We’re just weeks out from NBN launching new and improved speeds for Aussies. Here’s what you need to know to make the most of them.
Unless you closely follow NBN news, are obsessed with internet speeds (I’m looking to you, Redditors!), or like comparing plans often in the hunt for the best deal, you might not know that NBN is about to have its moment under the sun.
NBN Co will be boosting speeds on the NBN 100 plan and higher, and it’s also introducing a new speed tier for those after truly blazing-fast internet.
The big date for the launch of its high-speed upgrades is 14 September 2025, but we’re already noticing providers making significant moves.
There’s a lot to uncover, so feel free to skip to the headers for the sections you’re interested in.
What exactly are the NBN speed upgrades?
NBN will be bumping speeds across NBN 100, NBN 250 and NBN 1000 plans:
Home Fast (NBN 100) will jump from 100/20Mbps to 500/50Mbps, making it five times fasterHome Superfast (NBN 250) will go from 250/25Mbps to a speedy 750/50MbpsHome Ultrafast (NBN 1000) will double its upload speed, reaching up to 1000/100Mbps
NBN will not be charging extra for these speed upgrades. And it looks like providers adopting the speed boosts won’t be either, at least for now.
There will also be a brand new NBN 2000 plan, also known as Hyperfast internet, offering download speeds up to 2000Mbps.
Upload speeds will vary based on your NBN connection type. Fibre to the Premises (FTTP) customers can get up to 200Mbps, while Hybrid Fibre Coaxial (HFC) connections are limited to a maximum of 100Mbps.
We’ll cover NBN connection types further down, as they’re key to understanding who’s eligible for these speed upgrades.
Did you know?
Download speed is how fast you can get stuff from the internet, such as streaming Netflix or YouTube, browsing websites, or downloading files. Upload speed is how quickly you send things. It impacts internet activities such as video calling, uploading photos or backing up files to the cloud.
What do these speeds mean?
Okay, before we chat eligibility, here’s a quick run-through of what these speed tiers mean.
NBN speed tierGreat forNBN 12 (Basic I)Light web use like browsing and email for 1-2 peopleNBN 25 (Basic II)Budget-friendly option for 1-2 people with light streaming and browsingNBN 50 (Standard)Ideal for 2-3 people streaming in HD, browsing and video callsNBN 100 (Fast)Great for 3–5 people streaming in 4K, gaming and working from homeNBN 250 (Superfast)Big speeds for big households (5+ heavy internet users)NBN 1000 (Ultrafast)Serious speeds for ultra-heavy internet users or small businesses
NBN 2000 hasn’t launched yet, but as the table shows, these speeds will be extremely fast – and not really intended for the average household.
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Who is eligible for these NBN speed upgrades?
Your NBN connection type will determine whether you can get faster speeds.
Fixed-line NBN has 5 different connections, and unfortunately, not all of them can support speeds faster than 100Mbps (NBN 100).
You’ll need an FTTP or HFC connection for faster speeds. If you’re unsure of what you have, pop in your address in the box to see your NBN connection type and the plans you can get.
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The good news is that NBN is rolling out a major fibre upgrade program, with plans to give more than 10 million homes and businesses – almost 90% of the fixed-line network – access to ultrafast speeds.
Enter your address on NBN’s website to see if you can upgrade to full fibre NBN right now. If you can, participating providers will trigger the upgrade at no cost to you.
How will NBN providers roll out these changes?
There are a couple of things happening simultaneously ahead of the changes coming on 14 September.
Either providers are re-thinking the plans they offer or, more commonly, they’re advertising on NBN 100 plans and above; if you’re eligible, your speeds will be boosted for free when the time comes.
Here are a few examples of how some telcos are shuffling their plan offerings:
Exetel has scrapped all of its NBN plans to introduce a single NBN 500 plan.SpinTel is no longer offering NBN 50. It has introduced the equivalent of an NBN 500 plan and NBN 750.Tangerine is already offering an NBN 500 plan, but it’s currently configured to an NBN 1000 plan. That’ll change from 14 September.Will I need new hardware for these speed upgrades?
This will depend on what modem you currently have. If you haven’t upgraded your hardware in a while, you may need a new one to support faster speeds.
For example, a Wi-Fi 5 modem can theoretically achieve speeds up to 1000Mbps (NBN 1000), but you will need near perfect circumstances to achieve those speeds. This includes situations like proximity to the modem and lack of interference through walls.
A Wi-Fi 6 modem is more future-proof, or even a Wi-Fi 7 if you want to take it a step further.
For NBN 2000, NBN Co may need to send a new Network Termination Device. We don’t know if it’ll cost extra but we’ll keep you updated as we learn more!
What are some of the top deals on NBN plans right now?PlanPriceI’m keen!Exetel NBN 500$80 a monthSign up hereSpinTel NBN 500$74 a month for 6 months, then $84.95 ongoingRead reviewTangerine NBN 500$68.90 a month for 6 months, then $88.90 ongoingSign up hereBuddy Telco NBN 100$0 for the first month, then $85 ongoingSign up hereSuperloop NBN 100$75 a month for 6 months, then $95 ongoingSign up hereTangerine NBN 100$68.90 a month for 6 months, then $88.90 ongoingSign up hereDodo NBN 100$69.99 a month for 6 months, then $92.99 ongoingSign up hereSouthern Phone NBN 100$65 a month for 12 months, then $89 ongoingSign up hereSuperloop NBN 250$85 a month for 6 months, then $99 ongoingSign up hereBuddy Telco NBN 1000$0 for the first month, then $99 ongoingSign up hereSuperloop NBN 1000$85 a month for 6 months, then $109 ongoingSign up hereTPG NBN 1000$89.99 a month for 6 months, then $109.99 ongoingSign up here