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 speed
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 2 June 2021, iiNet advertises the following speeds for NBN™ FTTP, FTTB, FTTN, FTTC & HFC services:
- Basic (NBN12): Typical evening speed 12Mbps download
- Standard (NBN25): Typical evening speed 25Mbps download
- Standard Plus (NBN50): Typical evening speed 50Mbps download
- Premium (NBN100): Typical evening speed 90Mbps download
- Premium (NBN Superfast): Typical evening speed 200Mbps download^
- Premium (NBN Ultrafast): Typical evening speed 200Mbps download^
^NBN FTTP & HFC only. Estimated speeds for these new plans will be revised once iiNet has collected enough performance data. 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). |