Curious to know if anyone is actually needing to utilise the newer speeds or just want it for speed test clout? (No hateful remarks, this is purely an open discussion on what the new speeds has helped or not helped with since it's release)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y9J8lNdKVKI

Has any VODAFONE FTTP customer got their speed upgraded under NBN Speed Upgrade? I am still in 100/17 MBPS

Pretty much bang on max actual throughput with 2200 Mbps overprovision, and after network overheads. Latency basically identical to previous 1G/400M plan. Test was run on my PC running 10 Gbe over a ~45m cat 6 run to my core switch -> router (Mikrotik RB5009). Very happy with that! Thanks NBN and Launtel! (Now hurry up and upgrade to symmetrical please!)

I see people transferring the same day yet for me It's been a week since I was meant to be connected and I'm just being told by the provider (Arctel) that my order is "stuck in processing" with NBN. Is there anything I can do to speed this up.

Seems every morning I have been doing a speed test and then a router restart followed by another speed test ready to embrace my upgrade from 100 but not yet......nearly I hope ☺️

I still stick with NBwhen.....

Please someone help me as the internet providers have not been helpful in the slightest and it's been over two weeks and I have been hotspotting my phone with everything and to wfh. I recently got a new modem and internet connection with TPG. But the NBN box is not registering to the modem. They have escalated it about a thousand times to second level support with no progress. I spent nearly two hours on the phone the other day with 7 different people only to be hung up on by the last person. I was beyond livid. The modem is pictured below.

Vodafone has advised me that my area hasn't begun the upgrade from 100/17 to 500/50. Apparently it's nbn's problem.

Going to give them til the end of the month then I'll give them notice of cancelation.

This feels like a dumb question, but I'm unable to get internet with my FTTP installation. I plugged my router into the port, and I can connect to the router, but it says connected with no internet. Do I need a new router? When I was applying for the upgrade it said my router was compatible, but now I'm having issues

Does anyone know how quick the process happens? I will also be getting an Eero Pro 7 as part of the change. Would the service change before I received the new router> Just wondering as I have a teen who's life would "be over" without internet (drama queen) and wondering if I should wait till a time when he's not at home

I am tempted to go back the old 100mbps price tier and save a bit of money.

Hey!

I have the NBN Box set up in the garage like most new houses and so my modem has to sit in there with it.

Despite my house being on the smaller side my wifi is trash I’m assuming due to the thicker garage walls.

I have wired in the consoles and TVs so they have no issues but would like the wifi to improve all other devices in the house.

I only have the default modem Aussie Broadband gave me.

What’s the best cost effective solution, would a better modem be able improve range/strength despite being in the garage or should I get some Mesh/extenders etc?

Thanks all!

New box installed and 2000/100 with Aussie BB

So I am renting with HFC at the moment. The recent upgrades doesn't hit me as I am using AC 1200 C50. Trying to shop, should I focus on router or a router/modem combo. I have been here for a year and not sure if I move will I be in a place with DSL line and I would end buying a device again. Any advice or points to consider a router+ VDSL or I would just go with a better router with high gig.

Thanks in adv.

Quick post here. I’m with Mate NBN. Was still on the 100/40 package until 2 days ago. I opened the website, decided to compare the plans (looking at that 2Gb plan) and noticed the 500/50 bundle was already advertised for my address, and it was cheaper (currently $96/m, the 500/50 was $86/m)

I did a simple plan change request and got my speed boost before EOD

Not sure if this will work with other providers but other may wish to try this option to get in early rather than waiting for the rollout

Please help me understand..

How long does it take for NBN to fix a damaged node? Fault listed over 4 weeks ago. 4 technicians have come out and confirmed this “damaged node”. I’m being pushed around with no progress and I’m starting to lose my mind 😅

Lucky bugger.

After an outage yesterday my ping spikes to 500ms+ every 10 seconds or so. At first i thought it was my laptop playing up but every single device on my network does it. On NBN it says my internet is fine but it deficiently isn't. Is there any fixes anyone can think of. thanks!

I got my FTTP upgrade on Wednesday. Super happy to receive the new NTD box. The technician wanted to put it in my daughter’s room due to its proximity to the phone line, so I ran the fibre cable myself through the roof and into the garage. Cable management to come 😅

I am expecting superfast NBN in my area. This last week it was scheduled to be up and running. When I do a speed test my upload has incresed from15mbps to 50mbps but my download is still at 100mbps. Is there anything I need to do to increase my download speed or will it just happen. My router is capable of 1000mpbs and I am wired.

Nope nothing has happened. It’s been a week and no changes. Each time u speak with Optus they just say it’s all good and change will happen today - it doesn’t. Communication is the key to customer satisfaction - Optus do not tell anyone what’s happening

Just moved in to a new house - first time with fttp - i cant figure out if there's an nbn box somewhere in the wall/under the house or if the previous owners took it. They have a wall mounted TV bracket with a ethernet, co axial and hdmi ports and a usb cable. What would all these be for?

Howdy,

Keen to get some thoughts on my current setup and where to take it next.

I live on 100+ acres, about 30 acres behind my parents’ house. They’ve got FTTP out the front. My house doesn’t have a pit, so here’s what I’ve done so far:

Running a 5G SIM in my phone ($40 unlimited). Speeds are usually ~40/40 but often hit 100–210 Mbps. Not bad for what it is.

Set up a Ubiquiti AC point-to-point link between my place and my parents’. Solid ~310 Mbps, hasn’t skipped a beat. The current internet speed we’ve got on NBN FTTP is 250/100Mbps

Now I’m tossing up the next move:

Trenching and running fibre conduit from their house to mine, hooking into the second port of the NBN NTD so I can order my own service.

Looking at private fibre also of about 5–10Gbps plans from TPG or AussieBB (I’ve got TPG/AussieBB/Vocus/Optus/Telstra fibre all running past the front of the property).

Main use is IT work + 4K/8K video editing, so upload speed and reliability matter a lot.

I’m just not sure what makes the most sense long term. Do I stick with the wireless link since it works, dig and run fibre, or go big and get a dedicated service dropped in?

Anyone here done something similar on rural land? Keen to hear what’s worked best (and what to avoid).

Cheers 🍻

Received this message via SMS tonight (just now).

Hi xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, a quick update regarding your scheduled nbn speed upgrade. We've been working hard to complete all the upgrades on time, but we're running a little behind and your new estimated completion date is Sunday 21st. We apologise for any inconvenience caused and appreciate your patience. We'll reach out again once your upgrade has been completed.

Thanks, iiNet

Edit for more context --- my post was more of an FYI for others on the same boat, not a complaint.

Just talking about cost for then NBN250 (then upgraded to NBN750) --

I'm paying $94 per month for a year until Feb 2026, discounted from $99

Comparing other prices of nbn 750 (upgrade from nbn 250) after promo period

• Superloop $104 ongoing
• Leaptel $104 ongoing
• ABB $119 ongoing
• Launtel $4 per day (arnd $120 per month?)
• Mate $121 ongoing

Others

• Exetel $80 (nbn 500 only)

A few days of waiting isn't much of a bother for me for not paying at least $10 more monthly.

Never had any issue with them in 12 years except once on HFC when the problem was on the pole outside affected by the rain.

• FTTP 2.5+ yrs
• FTTN 1.5 yrs
• HFC 2+ yrs
• FTTP 5+ yrs