What does NBN 25 mean?

NBN 25 is a basic speed tier on the NBN broadband network, also known as 'Basic II'. It provides speeds suitable for light internet use, like browsing, streaming on 1-2 devices in standard definition and checking emails.

What is the difference between NBN 12 and NBN 25?

NBN 12 essentially offers half the speed of an NBN 25 plan. NBN 25 is a decent choice for 1 or 2-person households with light internet usage. NBN 12 is usually best for those with very basic needs, like checking emails, browsing the web, and occasionally streaming TV shows and movies without worrying about video quality. Fewer providers now offer an NBN 12 plan as the demand for faster speeds continues to increase each year.

Is NBN 25 good for Netflix?

For an optimal Netflix experience for small households, Netflix recommends at least 25Mbps download speeds which you can get on an NBN 25 plan. You can watch a couple of standard definition streams simultaneously on NBN 25, but you may notice some lag when running more than a single high definition stream. This is especially true during the busy hours of the day (7pm–11pm) when you're likely to experience network congestion .

What is the upload speed on an NBN 25 plan?

The majority of NBN 25 plans reach an upload speed of typically 4–8Mbps. But there are a small number of plans you can find, such as from MATE , which features typical upload speeds of up to 10Mbps during peak hours (7-11pm).