Mercury Broadband Prices Are Increasing from April 1 2026 - What You Need to Know!
If you’re a Mercury broadband customer, it’s likely you’ll notice a change to your monthly bill from 1 April 2026. Mercury has issued communications to customers advising that wholesale broadband costs and retail service charges are being updated, and that this will be reflected in your pricing going forward.
(Check your inbox or the Mercury website if you haven’t received an email yet.)
Why Are Broadband Prices Going Up?
Mercury says broadband pricing reflects the underlying costs of running and supporting your service, including wholesale network charges from infrastructure providers like Chorus, Enable, Northpower and others, as well as retail operating costs. Prices are adjusted from time to time to cover those changes and ensure the continued delivery of reliable broadband.
This all means some Mercury broadband plans - including popular unlimited fibre options - will cost more per month once the new prices take effect from April 1st 2026.
One customer report suggests, for example, that FibreMax plans may increase by around $4 per month to around $115, although the exact amount depends on your plan and whether prices have already been locked in under a fixed-term deal. We have seen another email to a customer which is seeing a price increase of $8 a month! that's almost $100 a year for the exact same product!
Mercury has 150,000 fibre broadband customers according to their website. So with an average price increase of $6 a month, this Mercury Broadband price increase is going to be costing customers OVER $10 MILLION extra each year if you do nothing about it!
Are you a Mercury Broadband customer?  What This Means for You
If you’re currently on a Mercury broadband plan, you should have received (or may receive) an email or letter from Mercury explaining:
- The new monthly prices that apply from 1 April 2026
- What happens when your existing pricing term ends
- Options for support or plans that might suit your household
Because pricing changes can vary by plan and by whether you’re on a fixed-term versus open-term contract, it’s worth reviewing that email carefully and checking your plan details in your Mercury account.
...and if you haven’t received a price notice yet, keep an eye on your inbox - companies are required to give advance notice of pricing updates, so it should be coming soon if it hasn’t already.
Why accept a Mercury broadband price increase when switching fibre broadband provider is so easy?
Switching fibre provider is typically incredibly smooth when:
1. You’re already on fibre
2. You don’t change speed tiers dramatically
3. You don’t cancel your old provider before the new one confirms activation
4. You have access to your ONT (the white fibre box attached to your wall) and router
In many cases, it’s literally:
1. Sign up with new provider
2. They schedule transfer date
3. Service transfers over
4. Plug in new router or change a couple of settings on your old routerÂ
Done. $60 a year saved.  PLEASE TAKE ACTION! Â
How much is the Mercury Broadband Price Increase in 2026?
The price increase of Mercury Broadband varies according to broadband plan. We don't have the data on every plan but what we do know we have detailed below.
* FibreLite Price Increase (Unlimited Broadband)​ - $65.00 to $70.00
* FibreClassic Price Increase (Unlimited Broadband)​ ​- $91.00 to $99.00
* FibreMax Price Increase (Unlimited Broadband)​ ​ - $111.00 to $115.00
Nasty!
Broadband Costs Are on the Rise Across the Market
Mercury isn’t alone - other major providers like One NZ have also announced price changes on their broadband plans from April 2026, reflecting broader cost pressures right across the telco industry - you can read more about that here.
There have been a few other price rises, but most of the providers already hiked their prices back in the second part of 2025. You can read more about those price increase here, in our broadband price hikes news article.
Back in 2025 we saw broadband prices increase for Spark, 2degrees, Slingshot, Skinny and BigPipe.
What You Can Do
If broadband prices are increasing and you want to explore whether there’s a better deal available:
âś… Compare plans from across the market - we know a good website for that! Broadband Compare of course!Â
Use our comparison tool to see plans and pricing from a range of providers - including deals that might suit your speed, household size and budget.
âś… Consider switching before the price rise
If you’re already on fibre broadband, switching to a different provider is typically very simple and can usually be done without a technician visit - your new provider manages the transfer remotely.
âś… Look at reducing your plan speed
The broadband speed you need is dependent upon your household activities so we’ve summarised what our customers use broadband for in their household in our Speed Calculator. All you need to do is click on the devices that are currently used in your house and our calculator will estimate the speed you need and best plan for you. Check out our speed calculator here.
âś… Look for special offers
These are all regularly updated on Broadband Compare - you can find the latest broadband deals and broadband offers here.
As the cost of living continues to bite, with grocery prices rocketing once again and no extra relief in OCR change, consumers may want to re-evaluate their broadband plans — and compare options across the market to ensure they’re still getting the best value.
Switching Could Save You
With prices rising, it’s more important than ever to check whether you’re on the best deal for your needs. Visiting a broadband comparison site like Broadband Compare lets you enter your address and quickly see what plans are available in your area - with price breakdowns and speed estimates to help you choose.
At Broadband Compare, our mission is to help Kiwis get the best possible deal on their broadband. With rising costs across the telecommunications industry and beyond, it’s more important than ever to take control of your expenses. Our easy-to-use broadband comparison tool empowers you to assess your current broadband plan and see if there's a better option out there. Staying informed is key to financial wellbeing—especially during a cost of living crisis. By comparing providers and plans, you can make confident, informed choices that could lead to real savings. It's also a great time to check if you're on the right fibre speed for your household—New Zealand offers a range of fibre options, each tailored to different needs and usage levels.
Jump on Broadband Compare now to get ahead of the Mercury Broadband price rise, to avoid loyalty tax, and to save money to make a true difference to your budget.Â
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