nbn® Speeds Explained
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How we advertise nbn® speeds
In order to help Australians make informed choices when it comes to the nbn, Internode follows recommendations from the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) to advertise typical evening speeds for nbn.
These speeds measure the typical download speeds nationwide between 7PM to 11PM (local time). This is when the network is busiest and performance issues such as congestion are the most likely to occur, so measuring speeds during this period provides more realistic information about the speeds you can expect to experience on the NBN.
nbn® Fibre
As of 14 February 2024, Internode 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 97Mbps download and 17Mbps upload
- Premium (NBN Superfast): Typical evening speed 232Mbps download and 21Mbps upload^
- Premium (NBN Ultrafast): Typical evening speed 671Mbps download and 40Mbps upload^
nbn® Fixed Wireless
As of 24 May 2023, Internode advertises the following speeds for nbn Fixed Wireless services:
- Basic (NBN12): A typical evening download speed of 9.3Mbps and a typical evening upload speed of 0.9Mbps
- Standard (NBN25): A typical evening download speed of 14.4Mbps and a typical evening upload speed of 3.8Mbps
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 basic internet use such as web browsing and email. |
| Standard Plus (NBN50) - Recommended |
Recommended for quality streaming or households with multiple devices/users. |
| Premium (NBN100) |
Ideal for entertainment lovers and online gamers. |
| Premium (Superfast) |
Recommended for large households and connoisseurs who want the smoothest 4K streaming. |
| Premium (Ultrafast) |
Our best available 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
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NBN Network Congestion
For example, when speeds slow during peak traffic in the evenings. -
Weather
Extreme heat or rain may impact services on the NBN at your premises or at the NBN base station or NBN hub (basement/node/curb). -
Quality of in-premises hardware
Capability of customer hardware including Wi-FI enabled devices and ethernet cables -
WiFi signal interference
Wi-Fi signal quality may vary due to the number of devices connected, distance from modem, modem proximity to indoor plants/metal objects, connection to 5GHz/2.4GHz Wi-Fi network and any obstacles between devices and modem. 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. -
Which content is being accessed
There may be particular issues affecting a specific website or online game (e.g. insufficient server capacity).
Additional factors for specific technologies
| Technology Type | Available speed options | Specific factors that affect certain technologies |
|
FTTP
Fibre to the Premises |
Basic |
N/A |
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FTTB/N/C
Fibre to the Building/Node/Curb |
Basic |
nbn Infrastructure: Length copper line from your premises to the NBN hub ((basement/node/curb).). 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 (eg; ADSL, fixed phones, back to base alarms). |
|
HFC
Hybrid Fibre Coaxial |
Basic |
N/A |
| Wireless |
Basic |
nbn Infrastructure: The quality and location of the antenna mounted on the roof. Interference: Predicted and actual coverage may vary due to the nature of radio based mobile networks and other factors at any specific location, such as distance and line of sight from the network base station, building materials, and geographic features (hills, buildings and trees etc.) nbn Fair Use Policy Enforcement: Where you use NBN Fixed Wireless services and your usage falls within certain parameters set by NBN Co, your download or upload speeds may be impacted by NBN Co’s enforcement of its Fair Use Policy. This could mean you may, from time to time, experience slower speeds depending on your usage, the time of day and the type of applications you are using. Latency: NBN Fixed Wireless may not be suitable for casual online gaming. Very large files might be slow to load. |