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Got a need for speed? Advertising theoretical maximum speeds of 1,000Mbps, the 'ultrafast' home internet tier is the fastest available in Australia. Here at Tom's Guide, we use the word 'theoretical' as real-world speeds can differ greatly, and are based on your location, connection type and your chosen internet service provider (ISP).
According to a recent NBN Co update, more than 8.4 million homes and businesses nationwide can access theoretical speeds up to 1,000Mbps, with more than 10 million premises expected to reach ultrafast heights by the end of 2025.
At the time of writing, no NBN provider claims to reach the full 1,000Mbps during the busy evening hours of 7pm to 11pm. However, that is largely changing, as one provider, Swoop, has made a massive speed claim of 969Mbps, which is the closest we've seen to the magic number so far. Most providers, however, promise to deliver minimum speeds between 350Mbps-800Mbps that are still classified as 'ultrafast'.
Only a handful of providers advertise speeds above 600Mbps — including Optus, Superloop and Telstra — but if you have the right connection type (either FTTP or HFC) and sign up for a 1,000Mbps plan, you’ll be able to achieve some fast download speeds. But if you’re not sure which NBN 1000 plans are the best, read on to find out.
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NBN 1000 FAQ
Can I get NBN 1000?
NBN 1000 plans are only available on fibre-to-the-premises (FTTP) and some hybrid fibre coaxial (HFC) connection types. Be sure to check with your provider of choice if you have an HFC connection, to see if you can sign up to an NBN 1000 plan.
How fast is NBN 1000?
As its name implies, NBN 1000 plans can achieve a theoretical maximum download speed of 1000Mbps. We say theoretical because reaching this maximum speed is pretty tricky. The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) publishes average download speed data in its quarterly Broadband Performance report. In the most recent, published in March 2024, the average download speed of NBN 1000 plans was 844.5Mbps across all hours, and 830.5Mbps during the busy hours.
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How much does NBN 1000 cost?
NBN 1000 plans may have the potential to offer crazy-fast download speeds, but they come at a cost. The cheapest NBN 1000 plan you can currently get starts at AU$99p/m, but only for six months.
The current average cost of an NBN 1000 plan is AU$121.51.
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