Speeds on the NBN network explained
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- How we advertise NBN® speeds
- How to change your NBN plan
- Choosing the right speed for your household
- Factors affecting speeds
How we advertise NBN® speeds
In order to help Australians make informed choices when it comes to the NBN, iiNet was amongst the first Internet Service Providers to follow recommendations from the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) to advertise typical evening speeds for NBN.
Typical Evening Speeds are subject to change and are measured 7pm-11pm. Speeds are not guaranteed and may vary.
As of 1 February 2023, iiNet advertises the following speeds for NBN FTTP, FTTB, FTTN, FTTC & HFC services:
- Basic (NBN12): Typical evening speed 12Mbps download and 0.8Mbps upload
- Standard (NBN25): Typical evening speed 25Mbps download and 4Mbps upload
- Standard Plus (NBN50): Typical evening speed 50Mbps download and 17Mbps upload
- Premium (NBN100): Typical evening speed 90Mbps download and 17Mbps upload
- Premium (NBN Superfast): Typical evening speed 210Mbps download and 21Mbps upload^
- Premium (NBN Ultrafast): Typical evening speed 450Mbps download and 40Mbps upload^
^NBN FTTP & HFC only. A high speed modem is required.
iiNet Business NBN services measure typical speeds during weekday business hours (i.e. 9AM – 5PM local time) as this is more useful to business customers. View iiNet Business NBN plans.
How to change your NBN plan
If you already have iiNet NBN, you can view available plans and make the switch in Toolbox. Alternatively, give us a call on 13 19 17 and we'll be happy to help.
Choosing the right speed for your household
Please note that not all speed options are available on all NBN technologies.
| Speed | Advice about choosing this speed |
| Basic (NBN12) | For basic internet use such as web browsing and email. |
| Standard (NBN25) | For small households and those with light entertainment needs. |
| Standard Plus (NBN50) | Recommended for quality streaming or households with multiple devices/users. |
| Premium (NBN100) | Ideal for entertainment lovers and online gamers. |
| Premium (NBN Superfast) | Recommended for large households and connoisseurs who want the smoothest 4K streaming. |
| Premium (NBN Ultrafast) | Our best available NBN connection for heavy duty users and small businesses. |
Factors affecting speeds
Different NBN technologies have different speed abilities, and the NBN plan you select may have different speed options available.
General factors that affect all technologies
- NBN Infrastructure
For example, the length and quality of copper cabling used in NBN FTTN/FTTC/FTTB has a significant impact on performance. - Coexistence period
NBN FTTN/FTTB /FTTC services are typically limited during the period they must share the same copper line as legacy non-NBN services. - Quality and capability of hardware
This can include modems, WiFi routers and Ethernet or phone cables. - WiFi signal interference
You can learn how to improve your home or office’s WiFi signal here. - Number of connected devices
When too many devices share the same bandwidth, data flow is limited. - Network Congestion
For example, when speeds slow during peak traffic in the evenings. - Which content is being accessed
There may be insufficient server capacity or other issues affecting a specific website or online game.
Additional factors for specific technologies
| Technology Type | Available speed options | Specific factors that affect certain technologies |
|
FTTP Fibre to the Premises |
Basic |
N/A |
|
FTTB/N/C Fibre to the Building/Node/Curb |
Basic Standard Standard Plus Premium |
Length copper line from your premises to the NBN hub (typically in the basement of your building). Weather conditions that may impact the copper. Quality of copper line in your building, including overall length, condition and joins. FTTB/N only: Slower performance while network coexists with legacy non-NBN services. |
|
HFC Hybrid Fibre Coaxial |
Basic Standard Standard Plus Premium |
N/A |
| Wireless | Basic Standard |
Weather conditions like extreme heat and rain. Signal strength or obstruction of the antenna’s line of sight to the tower. |
| Long Term Satellite Service (LTSS) | Basic Standard |
Weather conditions (either at premises or base station location)
Satellite congestion. Obstruction of the dish’s line of sight (weather conditions). |