NBN is behind the rash of new faster NBN plans – not the resellers that are trying to jump the gun and lure you into new contracts.
Essentially, from 14 September, NBN will offer resellers new speeds at no extra cost.
- 100/20 Mbps will go to 500/50.
- 250/25 Mbps to 750/50
- 1000/50 Mbps will stay the same, but upload will increase to 100Mbps
A new 2000 Mbps speed will also be available in September. FTTP users should be able to get 2000/200 Mbps, and HFC users should be able to get 2000/100 Mbps. Business customers can get 2000/500.
Some resellers are passing this on at no cost, and others are reassessing plans.
Not all retailers will have new faster NBN plans
The Catch-22 is that smaller resellers will need to purchase additional network-to-network interface (NNI) backhaul capacity (connection from NBN to access the world’s internet). The larger providers like Aussie will pass on the speed increases at no extra cost.
Will my modem work?
Most Wi-Fi 6 or later modems have a 1Gbps (1000 Mbps) Ethernet WAN port that connects to the NBN FTTP or HFC Network Termination Device (NTD Uni-D1), allowing them to handle 1000 Mbps plans. If you have your Router plugged into an older modem or router gateway, you may not get full speed.
FTTN, FTTC, and other services using Telstra’s old copper wire won’t get speed increases.
Read: Got a Wi-Fi problem but not much cash to fix it?
CyberShack’s view: Don’t rush in for new faster NBN plans
Wait and see what your NBN reseller offers and make a decision after 14 September.
Read: Exetel One Plan: $80 for NBN 500/40Mbps – Important Update
This is an excellent overview of speeds and bandwidth.
11 comments
Mick Leahy
Hi Ray, how do i find out if my white Telstra modem has the right WAN connection to take the new upgraded speed. We have FTTP and on a standard 50/20 plan with Telstra.
Regards, Mickl
Ray Shaw
From what I can find, the Smart Modem 1 (square box, white) has a gigabit WAN. Should be good. But this isi precisely the ‘crappy’ NBN Modem and you may want to read https://cybershack.com.au/smart-home/faster-nbn-speeds-are-coming-can-your-router-handle-it/ and https://cybershack.com.au/smart-home/got-a-wi-fi-problem-but-not-much-cash-to-fix-it/
Steve
Wont affect us. We live in regional NSW. Our emails get delivered by Cob&Co.
Terry Toomey
It looks like those connected to FTTN must continue to have unreliable and intermittent service.
I pay for 100 speed but receive service from 8 to 30 and if windy or raining system even locks up.
Cables are 50 odd years old.
Spend hours on phone to Telstra but get nowhere.
Other retailers may want your money but never any promises.
David
Did you vote for liberals at all in the past 15 years? If your answer is yes, you dug your own grave
Albo
If you voted for me you’re now too poor to pay your internet bill
Ray Shaw
Fact: Labour governments are high-spending, high-taxing.
Kevin Rudd
I agree. High spending on bludgers, other countries and things we don’t need
Ray Shaw
2030 is a long way off for FTTP replacement. Under the law, Telstra should have refunded you for the lack of speed. If not, complain to the TIO. I recently went to FTTP and have not had a dropout since – it was 3-5 times a day on FTTN. If speed is improtant look at Starlink.
Craig
Will this apply to satellite nbn as well or just fixed line ?
Ray Shaw
Just FTTP and HFC