Rural Internet Plans and Pricing - Scorch Communications
 


Services

Scorch offers a wide variety of wireless solutions.

Check out our new faster Broadband Plans
   Download speeds from 512kbps to Full Speed. Monthly data allowance from 5GB.

Save with Scorch and get a VoIP (Internet Phoneline) instead of your costly copper landline
   Monthly line rental from just $7.00 /mth +GST, NZ Local 3c a minute, NZ National 5c a minute. Custom rates available for international.

Retired Plans - Not Available (as of 1st October 2010)
   These plans have been replaced by our new plans starting 1st October 2010 and are no longer available for new sign-ups.

Solutions for Businesses, Farmers and the Public Sector

   Water monitoring, Surveillance solutions, Remote control and more.

 

Broadband Plans

Plan

Download Speed / Upload Speed

Monthly Data Cap

Monthly Plan Charge (incl GST)

Ignite
      
D

512 Kbps / 256 Kbps

5 GB

$49.00

This plan is best suited for most internet users for Emails, Internet Banking, Trademe and social sites like Facebook, Twitter, etc.

Because 256kbps download speed just isn't enough,
We decided to step our base plan up to 512kbps.

Flare
      
C

1 Mbps / 256 Kbps

5 GB

$65.00

Perfect for home business or if you are a regular internet user.

Inferno
      
B

2 Mbps / 512 Kbps

5 GB

$79.50

Ideal for families or small business with multiple users who are always on the internet.

Supernova
      
A

Fullspeed* / 768 Kbps

10 GB

$105.00

A plan to suit almost any internet user. Great for online gaming and with the higher than normal upload speed is suited for home & business file transfer.

*Full speed allows your connection to run wide open with no download speed set, the only restriction being the radio’s through-put (based on radio signal condition and network bandwidth available).
Speeds from 3.5 Mbps or greater possible.



Other Important Info

     

Required Equipment

To connect to the Scorch network, you need a Scorch Radio which is supplied to you by Scorch. This equipment remains the property of Scorch.

Installation Cost

This covers the installation of a radio (and dish if necessary) and the cabling from the radio to your computer inside: $399.00 under normal conditions, includes 25km radius travel from your region base.
Due to increased fuel costs, a small surcharge may apply depending on where you are located. Have a chat to us to find if this applies to you.

Extra cable used outside the house: Budget $2.50/m to your cost

Contract Term

12 month contract, renewable every year.
Disconnection charges apply. Check our FAQ for more info.

Increase your data cap

Additional data available in 5GB blocks at $10 /month per 5GB to a maximum of 30GB allowed.
Excess usage charges $0.05/MB - View our data usage policy here (pdf-file)

For example upgrading to 10GB would be $10.00 /mth, 15GB would be $20.00 /mth.

Email

Up to 3 free email accounts included - yourname@scorch.co.nz
Additional email addresses: $2.00 per address/month

  Scorch Broadband keeps you on line without blocking your phone or fax.

Please note that stated speeds are maximum speeds only and the
actual service speed depends on a number of factors.
Read more on FAQ/Download Speeds


All charges inc 15.0% GST and in NZ$.

Please
contact us for a signal test!

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VoIP Services

Adding VoIP (Internet Phoneline) to your connection is simple.

We can assist your signup by gathering your information, helping you decide which VoIP Adapter is best suited for your situation and then conveying all the details to Kiwilink for your account creation. From here Kiwilink will courier out your pre-configured VoIP adapter. Plugging it in is simple but we'll help with that too.
Getting Started
(One off charges)

VoIP Adapter from $145.00
No account setup fee when you sign-up through Scorch

Want to keep your old number? $20.00 one off porting fee

Monthly Cost

Monthly Line Rental $7.00 a month

Calls to other Kiwilink customers
NZ Local
NZ National
Mobile
International

 

- Free
- 3c a minute
- 5c a minute
- 26c a minute
- Click for a list of international rates

Kiwilink also offer customised calling packages.
Click the logo above to find out more
All charges related to VoIP are billed by Kiwilink directly to the customer and exclude GST

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Retired Plans - No Longer Available

Download Speed / Upload Speed

Monthly Data Cap

Monthly Plan Charge
(charges below at 12.5% GST and include radio rental)

256 Kbps / 128 Kbps

2 GB

$64.00

512 Kbps / 128 Kbps

2 GB

$77.50

1 Mbps / 256 Kbps

2 GB

$94.50

2 Mbps / 256 Kbps

2 GB

$110.00

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Solutions for Businesses, Farmers and the Public Sector

 Telemetry

 

 
  

 Typical applications include monitoring of:

o    Water & Wastewater Systems

o    Sub Stations

o    Lift Stations

o    Tank Farms

o    Irrigation

o    Flow, Level, & Pressure Monitoring

o    Pipeline Monitoring

o    Water Mains

o    Environmental Monitoring

Data can be collected in a database or transfered to a cellphone or other monitoring equipment.

PLEASE CONTACT SCORCH COMMUNICATIONS FOR DETAILS.
 

 Security /  Surveillance

   

 
Images and data from alarm equipment or IP cameras can be transmitted via IP protocol the same way as telemetry data. Received data can be collected in a database or transfered to a cellphone or other monitoring equipment.

PLEASE CONTACT SCORCH COMMUNICATIONS FOR DETAILS.
 

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       Scorch Communications Ltd - Terms & Conditions (pdf-file)

       Scorch Communications Ltd - Data Usage Policy (pdf-file)
 

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Rural? Slow, expensive or unreliable broadband holding you back? Scorch is your solution. Fast, Affordable AND Reliable internet. Call us now.
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