Plug & Play WiFi,
For Everyone’s Everything.
Wireless Nation WiFi – helping Coastguard keep New Zealanders safe on the water.
Coastguard WiFi
Coastguard WiFi 300GB
300GB Full Speed Data
Followed by endless data at reduced speed with a maximum of 1.2 Mbps.
$299
Portable Modem & Setup
+$16.96 Shipping
👉 Great for medium data users who regularly stream TV shows, YouTube, and make video calls etc.
👉 All plans support WiFi sharing with several devices.
$89.99 Per month
Most Popular
Coastguard WiFi Unlimited
Unlimited GB
A plan with no data restrictions.
$299
Portable Modem & Setup
+$16.96 Shipping
👉 Great for heavy data users, families, or work-from-home purposes.
👉 All plans support WiFi sharing with several devices.
$129.99 Per month
Full Speed Data means we do not throttle at Wireless Nation. The average speed is 27Mbps download, 17Mbps upload — (MBNZ Summer 2023). You may experience higher or lower speeds than this.
Plug & Play WiFi
Coastguard has teamed up with Wireless Nation to bring members WiFi you can use at home and in your boat, bach, or vehicle.
It is like having a portable WiFi bubble wherever you go. Everyone’s devices can stay online on your journey and at your destination — phones, watches, tablets, laptops, and eReaders can automatically connect to your onboard WiFi, and stay connected.
Simply unplug it from the power outlet at home and plug it into your boat, bach, or vehicle! Use it year-round or just over the summer.
Testimonial from Coastguard Northern Region CEO, Callum Gillespie:
“ Wireless Nation’s lifestyle broadband package was quick and easy to set up, just plug it in and away you go. It was great to be connected wherever we were out on the boat, especially in areas with little cellphone coverage. It kept my teenagers happy so I’m happy!”
Put it on hold
While many members use the connection in their homes as well, you can put the connection on hold and only pay for the months you require. We’ll just need 5 working days’ notice when you wish to put it on hold (after one-month minimum activation).
Modem
There’s an investment of $299 (already discounted for Coastguard members) for a powerful 4G enabled RBI Modem.
Shipping & Handling: $16.95.
12-24V Adapter (optional)
You can purchase a 12-24V adapter for $69.90 during signup, meaning the modem can run off 12-24V and keep the modem safe from voltage spikes. Please note: the modem includes a 230/240V wall plug for mains power.
The modem featured may vary from the actual modem supplied.
What Our Customers Think
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I run the modem off 12-24V?
Yes, the modem can run off 12V. It comes with a 230/240V to 12V wall plug for mains power. If you want to run the modem off your battery/cigarette lighter plug we recommend you buy our 12V Adapter add-on – this will keep the modem safe from voltage spikes.
Does it work anywhere in NZ?
There are 1,750+ cell towers located around the country to connect to. You can check coverage by going to: wirelessnation.co.nz/coverage, and selecting the appropriate tabs.
It also works out at sea and in most holiday spots, towns and cities.
How much power does it use?
Maximum power: 12V-2A; 24Whr
Nominal power: 12V-0.5A; 6Whr
Speeds
Both plans are suitable for dual HD streaming simultaneously and support WiFi sharing with multiple devices for Googling, Emails, Facebook, Spotify, YouTube etc.
300GB plan: 300GB full-speed data then speeds will reduce to a maximum of 1.2 Mbps once 300GB has been reached.
Coastguard Member Discount
The discount on the modem and your monthly plan is only available to Coastguard members – join now and you’ll get this and a range of other great benefits and discounts.
Who is Wireless Nation?
Backed and trusted by Coastguard, Wireless Nation is an innovative internet service provider that provides WiFi access to homes, boats, vehicles, and businesses in New Zealand. Wireless Nation was voted ‘Best Wireless Service Provider’ in both 2021 and 2020 at the NZ Compare Broadband and Power Awards, and the ‘Dick Waters Memorial Trophy’ for Excellence in the Motorhome Industry 2018.
Wireless Nation WIFI – helping Coastguard keep New Zealanders safe on the water
Disclaimers
- Factors such as the performance of your modem, the distance you are from a cell tower, the network capability, the overall use of that cell tower by other customers, the performance and age of the devices you are using, and your in-home WiFi setup, can impact the speeds experienced.
- Lifestyle Broadband is a best efforts residential service, not to be used for business purposes.
- It can take up to 3 hours for your data to renew from midnight on the 1st of every month — this is due to the large number of connections that need to get processed through the system.
- You’ll need to be in 4G coverage for the broadband to work.
- Standard Wireless Nation terms and conditions apply.