Rural Connect is an initiative set up by Enterprise Franklin to assist businesses, community groups and residents of Franklin to obtain the best possible high speed broadband to the home or premises.

Rural Connect works alongside local fibre companies and all internet service providers to ensure that Franklin businesses and farms can achieve greater efficiencies and productivity and so compete effectively with the rest of the world.

How will it work?
Now live, the Rural Connect website operates as the contact point for businesses and community groups seeking information, support and advocacy for the provision of high speed broadband in the wider Franklin area. The website provides information on 'last-mile' connection technologies, latest news, a rural broadband news blog service, and a learning forum for users to discuss the options available to them.  We can also be contacted on 09 237 0456 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Rural Connect is a not for profit service operating through an open access network, so all information supplied is completely unbiased and includes the products and services of all Internet Service Providers. Our goal is for consumers to make well-informed decisions about ISPs after evaluating all the options and cost estimates available.