Broadband & Wi-Fi
Using an Internet Dongle in New Zealand: The 2026 Guide
An internet dongle — sometimes called a USB modem, mobile broadband stick or data stick — is a small device that holds a SIM card
Adrian Holloway
September 30, 2026
An internet dongle — sometimes called a USB modem, mobile broadband stick or data stick — is a small device that holds a SIM card
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Testing your Spark connection is the simplest way to check whether the download speed, upload speed and latency you are paying for actually reach your