Which NBN connection do you have?
The technology at your address sets your top speed and your upgrade options. Your provider can confirm it, or you can check on the NBN Co website.
| Type | What it is | Top speed | Upgrade path |
|---|---|---|---|
| FTTP | Fibre all the way to the premises | Up to multi-gigabit, where providers offer it | This is the end point. Check that your router and cabling can keep up. |
| HFC | Fibre to the street, then coaxial cable | Up to 2 Gbps wholesale on about 2.5 million eligible premises | NBN Co is still investing in HFC. Check your eligibility with your provider. |
| FTTC | Fibre to the curb, then copper to the premises | Up to 100 Mbps | Any plan has qualified for a fibre upgrade since 1 July 2026, where your address is eligible. |
| FTTN | Fibre to a street node, then copper | Up to 100 Mbps, depending on the line | A high-speed plan requirement applies until 31 March 2027, then any plan qualifies. |
| FTTB | Fibre to the building, then the building's copper | Up to 100 Mbps, depending on the line | Ask your building manager or provider what upgrade options apply. |
| Fixed Wireless | A rooftop antenna linked to a nearby tower | Plans up to about 400 Mbps at some locations | Speeds vary with the time of day and your location. |
| Satellite | Sky Muster, moving to low Earth orbit | Up to 100 Mbps today; NBN LEO launches at up to 100/20 | No action yet. Eligible customers begin moving from around mid-2027. |
Check your address with NBN Co to see what is available.
Before you pay for a faster plan
The ACCC has noted that some households miss out on speed because of equipment, including router ports limited to 100 Mbps and damaged Ethernet cables. Ookla's latest data also shows many newer phones connecting over Wi-Fi 5, so check your router first.
Speeds shown are wholesale maximums. Your result depends on your provider, plan, equipment and time of day.