Poor connectivity is cramping Alastair Frizzell's style with no end in sight due to his reliance on an outdated copper connection which can't keep up with his rapidly growing business.
His business, Frizzell Agricultural Electronics is based in Kirwee, a steadily growing township about 40 kilometres west of Christchurch.
Frizzell started the business 15 years ago, and the company is on an impressive upward trajectory, unlike the available internet speed.
"Developing technology and the practicality of solar systems in agricultural and horticultural areas has allowed the business to expand at a healthy rate" he said.
"But one of our major problems is poor internet connectivity. We have speeds of 15 to 5 MBS.