Speeds on the nbn® explained

Here’s what you need to know about speeds on iiNet nbn.

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How we advertise nbn® speeds

We advertise Typical Evening Speeds for our nbn plans. Typical Evening Speeds are subject to change and are measured 7PM-11PM local time. Speeds are not guaranteed and may vary.

Note: iiNet Business nbn plans measure Typical speeds during weekday business hours (9AM – 5PM local time).

iiNet nbn® Fibre Typical Evening Speeds

This includes nbn FTTB/FTTN, nbn FTTC, nbn FTTP & nbn HFC services.

nbn Speed Tier Typical Evening download Speed Typical Evening upload Speed
NBN12 12Mbps 0.8Mbps
NBN25 25Mbps 4Mbps
NBN50 50Mbps 17Mbps
NBN100 100Mbps 17Mbps
NBN Home Superfast* 250Mbps 21Mbps
NBN Home Ultrafast* 800Mbps 40Mbps

*This speed option is available on nbn FTTP & nbn HFC only. A high speed modem is required.

iiNet nbn® Wireless Typical Evening Speeds

nbn Speed Tier Typical Evening download Speed Typical Evening upload Speed
NBN12 10Mbps 0.9Mbps
NBN25 20Mbps 3.8Mbps

How to choose the right nbn® plan for your needs

If you already have iiNet nbn, you can change your nbn plan in Toolbox.

nbn Fibre includes nbn FTTB/FTTN, nbn FTTC, nbn FTTP & nbn HFC services.

Speed Available on these nbn types Best for
NBN12 nbn Fibre
nbn Wireless		 For basic internet use like web browsing and email.
NBN25 nbn Fibre
nbn Wireless		 For small households and light entertainment needs.
NBN50 nbn Fibre For households with multiple devices and quality streaming.
NBN100 nbn Fibre For entertainment lovers and online gamers.
NBN Home Superfast* nbn FTTP & nbn HFC only For large households with more devices connected.
NBN Home Ultrafast* nbn FTTP & nbn HFC only For heavy-duty internet users and small businesses.

*A high speed modem is required.

Factors that may affect your nbn® speed and connection

Some factors only apply to specific types of nbn connections.

Factor nbn Wireless nbn FTTB/N & nbn FTTC nbn FTTP & nbn HFC

The quality of your modem, cables and devices
Older devices may not support the newer types of Wi-Fi. Please visit the manufacturer’s website for information about your device’s capabilities. Any damaged devices or Ethernet cables should be repaired or replaced.

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Network Congestion
Speed may be slower during periods of congestion, like when more people are using the network in the evening.

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Weather
Extreme heat or rain in your area or at the nbn Wireless base station can affect the speed of your service.

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Wi-Fi signal interference
The quality of your Wi-Fi signal may vary due to the number of devices you have connected, distance from your modem, the location of your modem, the type of Wi-Fi network (5GHz vs. 2.4GHz Wi-Fi) and any obstacles between your devices and your modem. Learn how to improve your Wi-Fi signal.

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How many devices you have connected
When too many devices are being used at the same time, particularly for large downloads or HD/4K streaming, there may not be enough bandwidth to go around. This can limit the flow of data flow for all devices and cause slow speeds.

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Which content is being accessed
Particular issues may affect a specific website or online game, such as insufficient server capacity.

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nbn® Infrastructure
Your speed can be affected by the quality and location of nbn® infrastructure, such as:

  • The length and quality of copper cables used to connect your premises to the nbn hub for nbn FTTB/FTTN & nbn FTTC.
  • The quality and location of an nbn Wireless antenna.
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nbn® Wireless Signal interference
Coverage may vary due to the nature of radio-based mobile networks. The signal may also be affected by the distance and line of sight from the network base station, building materials, and geographic features like hills, buildings and trees.

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nbn® Wireless Fair Use Policy Enforcement
If your nbn Wireless usage falls within certain parameters set by nbn®, your service may be impacted by nbn®’s enforcement of their Fair Use Policy. This means you may experience slower download or upload speeds from time to time, depending on your usage, the time of day and the type of apps you’re using.

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Latency
Latency is the amount of time it takes for data packets to go from one place to another on an internet connection, which is important for ultra-time-sensitive apps like multiplayer shooting games.

  • nbn Wireless may not be suitable for online gaming. 
  • Large files might be slow to load.
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