Aussie Broadband Speeds Set for Major Upgrade Next Month
Big news is on the horizon for Australian internet users – the NBN is about to hit the accelerator. Starting from mid-September, households across the country will begin experiencing a massive leap in broadband speeds. But here’s the catch: not everyone will automatically benefit, and whether the upgrade is noticed in your home will depend on your connection type, your plan, and even your modem.
The national upgrade was announced earlier this year by NBN Co, and it’s being described as one of the most significant boosts to internet performance in Australia’s history. Right now, Australia sits embarrassingly low in global broadband rankings – 75th in the world – trailing behind countries like Egypt and Slovakia. This rollout is being seen as a big step toward closing that gap.
For eligible households, download speeds could increase by as much as 500 percent. For example, the NBN Home Fast plan, which currently delivers speeds of 100 megabits per second (Mbps), will soon jump to 500Mbps. The Home Superfast tier will leap from 250Mbps to 750Mbps, while Home Ultrafast upload speeds will double from 50Mbps to 100Mbps. A brand-new “Hyperfast” tier is also being introduced, with jaw-dropping speeds of up to 2000Mbps.
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But before anyone gets too excited, it’s important to understand who qualifies. Only homes connected via Fibre to the Premises (FTTP) or Hybrid Fibre Coaxial (HFC) will be able to tap into these speeds. Other connection types, such as Fibre to the Node (FTTN), Fibre to the Curb (FTTC), satellite, and fixed wireless, won’t see these gains. That means checking your connection type is essential.
On top of that, your current plan matters. Most Australians are still on NBN 50, which won’t be affected by this upgrade. To take advantage, you’ll need to be on at least the Home Fast (NBN 100) tier or higher. Service providers like Telstra, Optus, and TPG have confirmed that the upgrades will flow through automatically at no extra cost for customers already on eligible plans – but users are being urged to check their setup.
Hardware is another potential bottleneck. Even if the NBN delivers faster speeds to your house, an outdated modem or a weak Wi-Fi setup could hold things back. Some households may need to upgrade their routers, as many older devices simply aren’t built to handle these new speeds. Telcos are already contacting customers to advise whether equipment upgrades are required.
The encouraging part is that for millions of households, fibre upgrades are being made available – often at no cost – provided they sign up for faster plans. With the average Australian home now running about 25 internet-connected devices, from laptops and TVs to smart speakers and appliances, this shift couldn’t come at a better time.
So, the bottom line is clear: Australia’s internet is about to get a serious turbo boost. But to enjoy it, households will need the right connection, the right plan, and the right gear. Those who tick all three boxes could find themselves browsing, streaming, and gaming at speeds that were once unimaginable here.
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