How Faster NBN Speeds Transform Your Everyday Internet Experience
Published December 5, 2025
Faster NBN plans have already arrived this September, offering speed uplifts to existing services and new plans on residential connections to 2000Mbps. While this is great news, it may raise a number of questions from the end customer and give them new opportunities to make the most out of their NBN connectivity. To truly unlock Faster NBN Speeds, ensure your hardware and connection technology are up to date.
1. Does your plan meet your needs?
The new and improved download speeds may be catching all the headlines however upload speeds are just as important for businesses and those working from home. Cloud apps and video conferencing require much higher upload speeds than many customers may consider. Consider how many people and devices are connected at peak usage times. Will they each be using cloud-connected apps, calling and file-sharing? A plan with 50Mbps upload can quickly be maximized with 3-4 employees working at the same time.
2. Is the on-premises hardware suitable for higher speed tiers?
Although many older routers may be capable of receiving and delivering 1000Mbps locally over ethernet, they cannot do it over Wi-Fi.
It’s about considering the installed base of local hardware, the number of devices attached, and weighing the pros and cons of new Wi-Fi 7 routers on the market versus more affordable Wi-Fi 6 options. If customers find their new speeds after September aren’t quite what they expected, an older router could be the culprit.
3. Is fibre available at the location?
The best time to start the fibre upgrade process is now. The new NBN plans will deliver a generational speed bump for FTTP and HFC connections. Addresses being serviced by FTTC and FTTN will not be receiving the bestowed speed increases. Upgrading to fibre means unlocking faster plans for end customers and a better connection technology type.
Accelerated Tiers
| Tier Name | Old Wholesale Speed (D/U) | New Wholesale Speed (D/U) | The Upgrade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home Fast | 100 / 20 Mbps | 500 / 50 Mbps | 5x Faster Down |
| Home Superfast | 250 / 25 Mbps | 750 / 50 Mbps | 3x Faster Down |
| Home Ultrafast | ~1000 / 50 Mbps | ~1000 / 100 Mbps | 2x Faster Up |
Comparisons are based on maximum wholesale potential. Actual real-world speeds vary by retailer and equipment. These boosts primarily apply to FTTP and HFC connections.
The Hyperfast Era
New Multi-Gigabit tiers available for FTTP and HFC connections.
Guide To Secure NBN Plans Australia
Step 1: Know Your Existing Plan and Internet Needs
Before calling your provider, write down key information, including the following: your current data usage, download/upload speeds, what your contract specifically states, monthly cost.
Step 2: Research Competing Network Providers
Check out the highest-trusted NBN comparison sites Australia or input your postcode to check which internet providers service your particular location. Reach Out and Ask.
Step 3: Convert your loyalty offers into bargaining power
Providers appreciate long-time customers, especially in saturated markets. Let them know how long you’ve kept their service and mention that you’re looking elsewhere for deals.
Step 4: Make Sure That You Walk Away
Isn’t it how the real deals surface only when you begin the cancellation process? No, it’s not an accident! The instant they know you’re not bluffing, hidden benefits get uncovered!
By upgrading to fibre with a business-grade NBN plan, the end customer will have greater flexibility during the NTD installation process, faster upload capability, and better support response times from NBN whenever required.
Further information on the application of the new plans for services will be made available on Utility Market.
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