NBN vs wireless broadband

Wondering what your best bet for Internet is, or frustrated with your NBN connection? Wireless broadband can be a good alternative, depending on what you need. Here's a snapshot.

In this guide, we'll dive into both to help you figure out what will work for you.

What's the difference between the NBN and wireless broadband?

The NBN is fixed-line Internet, meaning it delivers data through the physical wires and cables connected to your house.

Wireless broadband is split into 2 types, but both use existing 4G and 5G mobile networks to transfer data, like the one your mobile phone uses.

The 2 versions are:

1. Mobile broadband, which uses a portable modem or other SIM-capable device (like an iPad)
2. Home wireless, which uses a larger modem that you place somewhere in your home

• What about NBN fixed wireless and satellite?

  NBN fixed wireless and satellite are wireless versions of the NBN, available for properties outside the fixed-line network.

  However, this article is focused on comparing the performance and quality of fixed-line NBN plans against wireless broadband that uses mobile networks for an Internet connection.

NBN vs wireless: An overview

Both NBN and wireless have their own ups and downs, meaning the one that's better will depend on your circumstances.

Here's an overview of their features, which we'll break down more in the following sections:

• The bottom line: NBN is still the go-to for a decent home Internet connection, but if you're unhappy with it, home wireless or mobile broadband can be a great, affordable alternative. Plus, setup is usually easier.

Which connection is faster?

Most of the time, an NBN 50 or faster plan will be speedier than 4G wireless but slower than 5G. However, your NBN speed will be more consistent because:

• Mobile signals are highly variable and are affected by weather, location and other factors
• Fixed-line networks are prone to fewer interruptions because they rely upon static, protected cables, and not wireless signals

Wireless connections also tend to have a much higher latency than the NBN, which can affect gaming and video calls.

4G vs NBN speeds

The majority of home wireless and mobile broadband plans make use of 4G mobile networks, which are widespread throughout the country.

4G networks average about 38.5Mbps in Australia, with a maximum of 100Mbps.

The NBN is generally faster, with maximum speeds ranging from 12Mbps up to 100Mbps, depending on your Internet plan.

While faster NBN plans with speeds up to 1,000Mbps do exist, these aren't currently available to everyone and will depend on what connection type is available at your home.

• The bottom line: If speed is important to you, the NBN has a slight edge over 4G wireless. It offers a more stable connection and generally faster speeds.

5G vs NBN speeds

Some wireless Internet providers now offer 5G on their plans. 5G speeds will depend on the provider, but average around 200-300Mbps.

5G coverage is currently more limited than 4G, so you'll need to check the provider's coverage area to see if you're eligible for a 5G wireless plan.

This makes 5G faster than all but the quickest NBN plans (with speeds of 1,000Mbps). However, your speeds might vary considerably depending on your location and other factors such as the weather.

• The bottom line: 5G offers faster speeds than most NBN plans (unless you're willing to get an NBN 1,000 plan) but be prepared for a less stable connection.

Our expert says

"I've been fortunate in the past to have an NBN connection that could get fast speeds at some of my previous apartments. Zero fuss and I had no complaints based on the download speeds I was getting. However, I no longer have NBN and I'm currently stuck with the limited number of providers available via Opticomm, an independently owned wholesale broadband provider. This is where home wireless internet comes in. A year ago it wouldn't have been an option because mobile reception in my suburb was a joke. Things have vastly improved. I've taken 5G home internet for a spin and it's been smooth sailing."

Mariam Gabaji

Editor I Tech and utilities expert

Which one is cheaper?

It can be difficult to compare NBN alongside wireless plans because there are so many plans and providers offering both.

We've chosen to focus on Optus as it offers the widest range across the categories, with 4G and 5G home wireless, mobile broadband and NBN plans available.

To give you an idea on how prices differ between the plans, here's how Optus's own plans stack up against each other.

As you can see, 5G home wireless is comparable in price to Optus's NBN 100 plan, but again you may experience inconsistent speeds and connectivity.

Mobile broadband is significantly cheaper, but only offers a maximum of 150GB (including promotional bonus data), which may not be enough.

• Good to know: Out of 5 providers that sell both NBN and home wireless plans, we found that home wireless was the same in cost or cheaper by up to $10 per month.

Keep in mind that some home wireless plans come with data caps (of around 500GB), or require you to sign up to contracts.

Which is better for more data?

According to NBN Co, the average Australian uses around 258GB of data per month.

Your actual data usage will vary depending on what you're doing online but this is a good number to keep in mind, especially if you're dealing with monthly data caps.

To compare:

• NBN plans generally come with unlimited data. Some providers offer data-capped plans for a little cheaper if you're not a heavy Internet user.
• Home wireless plans generally come with up to 500GB of data. You can only get unlimited data from iiNet, or Optus and SpinTel's 5G plans.
• Mobile broadband offers a maximum of 500GB of data, but the great majority of plans offer 150GB or less.

If you're looking to get a data-capped wireless plan, keep in mind that excess usage charges may exist.

• Home wireless plans will often cost you an extra $10 for each additional data pack you need to tide you over for the month.
• Prepaid mobile broadband plans will cut you off when you reach your limit
• Postpaid mobile broadband plans will often charge you $10 or so for each extra GB you use.

Currently, unlimited home wireless broadband plans only exist if you sign up for a 5G plan.

• The bottom line: If you need unlimited data, NBN is your safest bet. Unlimited 5G home wireless plans do exist, but you'll need to check if you're within the coverage area first.

Is NBN or wireless right for me?

The answer to this question mostly depends on your situation and how you plan to use the Internet.

We've come up with various recommendations depending on what your primary need is.

• I need reliable Internet for working from home

  • We recommend: NBN or home wireless
  • Why? Both NBN and home wireless should provide enough data and a good enough connection to do what you need to. The NBN is preferable if you can get a solid connection.

• I need fast Internet for my entire household

  • We recommend: NBN
  • Why? Mobile broadband and home wireless don't do very well when lots of people are online. You'll need a more stable connection like the NBN for larger households. Most NBN plans also come with unlimited data which means you don't need to worry about running out.

• I need something easy to set up at home

  • We recommend: Home wireless
  • Why? Home wireless is super quick to set up – you just plug in your modem and it should work right away.

• I'm sick of slow NBN and want to try something different

  • We recommend: Home wireless
  • Why? Home wireless has better data value than mobile broadband, and gives a more stable and consistent connection thanks to a larger modem staying in one place. You can even rival NBN speeds with 5G plans.

• I need something good for online gaming

  • We recommend: NBN
  • Why? Mobile broadband and home wireless have highly unreliable latency, which means you'll experience frustrating lag and even temporary disconnects from game servers. A fixed-line NBN plan is the only real option.

• I need a portable Internet connection to move around with

  • We recommend: Mobile broadband
  • Why? Mobile broadband is extremely portable and you can usually carry it around with you in your pocket.

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Dodo NBN100 NBN Month-to-month $68.90/mth for the first 12 months, then $88.90/mth. Eligibility criteria, T&Cs apply. Ends 28.1.25	Month-to-month BYO modem or purchase for $99.90. Option to pay in monthly instalments. T&Cs apply	Unlimited Data Data Unlimited Data	100Mbps nbn™100 Speed 100Mbps nbn™100	$68.90 per month $0 setup fees, $68.90 min. total cost Price $68.90 per month $0 setup fees, $68.90 min. total cost		Go to siteView details Compare	loading Fetching your data...
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Buddy Telco NBN Speedy NBN Month-to-month	Month-to-month BYO modem	Unlimited Data Data Unlimited Data	98Mbps nbn™100 Speed 98Mbps nbn™100	$85 per month $0 setup fees, $85 min. total cost Price $85 per month $0 setup fees, $85 min. total cost		Go to siteView details Compare	loading Fetching your data...
TPG NBN50 NBN Month-to-month Get $10/mth off for 3 months starting from your second bill. Eligibility criteria, T&Cs apply. Ends 10.12.24 Finder Award	Month-to-month BYO modem or purchase for $114.95	Unlimited Data Data Unlimited Data	50Mbps nbn™50 Speed 50Mbps nbn™50	$79.99 per month $0 setup fees, $79.99 min. total cost Price $79.99 per month $0 setup fees, $79.99 min. total cost		Go to siteView details Compare	loading Fetching your data...
Superloop NBN Family NBN Month-to-month Black Friday Deal: $69/mth for the first 12 months, then $89/mth. Use promo code BLACK-FRIDAY. Eligibility criteria, T&Cs apply. Ends 8.12.24	Month-to-month BYO modem or $0 modem if you stay connected for 24 months. T&Cs apply	Unlimited Data Data Unlimited Data	98Mbps nbn™100 Speed 98Mbps nbn™100	$69 per month $0 setup fees, $69 min. total cost Price $69 per month $0 setup fees, $69 min. total cost		Go to siteView details Compare	loading Fetching your data...
Optus Plus Everyday Fast nbn® NBN Month-to-month Introductory offer: $89/mth for the first 6 months, normally $99/mth. Eligibility criteria, T&Cs apply.	Month-to-month Optus Ultra WiFi Modem Gen 2 included for $0 if you stay connected for 36 mths. T&Cs apply	Unlimited Data Data Unlimited Data	100Mbps nbn™100 Speed 100Mbps nbn™100	$89 per month $0 setup fees, $395 min. total cost Price $89 per month $0 setup fees, $395 min. total cost		Go to siteView details Compare	loading Fetching your data...
Belong NBN Premium Broadband NBN Month-to-month	Month-to-month BYO modem or purchase for $132 T&Cs apply	Unlimited Data Data Unlimited Data	100Mbps nbn™100 Speed 100Mbps nbn™100	$95 per month $0 setup fees, $95 min. total cost Price $95 per month $0 setup fees, $95 min. total cost		Go to siteView details Compare	loading Fetching your data...
Swoop NBN Home Fast Plus Finder Exclusive NBN Month-to-month EXCLUSIVE OFFER: $79/mth for the first 6 months, then $104/mth. Use promo code FINDER25. Eligibility criteria, T&Cs apply. Ends 1.1.25 Exclusive	Month-to-month BYO modem or purchase for $130	Unlimited Data Data Unlimited Data	100Mbps nbn™100 Speed 100Mbps nbn™100	$79 per month $0 setup fees, $79 min. total cost Price $79 per month $0 setup fees, $79 min. total cost		Go to siteView details Compare	loading Fetching your data...
Southern Phone NBN Fast NBN Month-to-month Black Friday Deal: $65/mth for the first 12 months, then $89/mth. Eligibility criteria, T&Cs apply. Ends 10.12.24	Month-to-month BYO modem or purchase for $156	Unlimited Data Data Unlimited Data	100Mbps nbn™100 Speed 100Mbps nbn™100	$65 per month $0 setup fees, $65 min. total cost Price $65 per month $0 setup fees, $65 min. total cost		Go to siteView details Compare	loading Fetching your data...
iiNet NBN100 Liimitless NBN Month-to-month Black Friday Deal: $79.99/mth for the first 6 months, then $89.99/mth. Eligibility criteria, T&Cs apply. Ends 10.12.24	Month-to-month BYO modem or $0 modem if you stay connected for 24 months. T&Cs apply	Unlimited Data Data Unlimited Data	100Mbps nbn™100 Speed 100Mbps nbn™100	$79.99 per month $0 setup fees, $79.99 min. total cost Price $79.99 per month $0 setup fees, $79.99 min. total cost		Go to siteView details Compare	loading Fetching your data...

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iiNet 5G Home Broadband Plus Home wireless Vodafone network Month-to-month Black Friday Deal: $44.99/mth for the first 6 months, then $59.99/mth. Eligibility criteria, T&Cs apply. Ends 10.12.24	Month-to-month $0 refurbished 5G modem. T&Cs apply	Unlimited Data Data Unlimited Data	50Mbps Speed 50Mbps	$44.99 per month $0 setup fees, $44.99 min. total cost Price $44.99 per month $0 setup fees, $44.99 min. total cost		Go to siteView details Compare	loading Fetching your data...
TPG 5G Home Broadband Plus Home wireless Vodafone network Month-to-month $44.99/mth for the first 6 months, then $59.99/mth. Eligibility criteria, T&Cs apply. Ends 10.12.24	Month-to-month $0 refurbished modem T&Cs apply	Unlimited Data Data Unlimited Data	50Mbps Speed 50Mbps	$44.99 per month $0 setup fees, $44.99 min. total cost Price $44.99 per month $0 setup fees, $44.99 min. total cost		Go to siteView details Compare	loading Fetching your data...
TPG 4G Home Wireless Home wireless Vodafone network Month-to-month $39.99/mth for the first 6 months, then $54.99/mth. Eligibility criteria, T&Cs apply. Ends 10.12.24	Month-to-month $0 refurbished modem T&Cs apply	Unlimited Data Data Unlimited Data	15Mbps Speed 15Mbps	$39.99 per month $0 setup fees, $39.99 min. total cost Price $39.99 per month $0 setup fees, $39.99 min. total cost		Go to siteView details Compare	loading Fetching your data...
iiNet Home Wireless Broadband Home wireless Vodafone network Month-to-month Black Friday Deal: $44.99/mth for the first 6 months, then $59.99/mth. Eligibility criteria, T&Cs apply. Ends 10.12.24	Month-to-month $0 refurbished WiFi modem. T&Cs apply	Unlimited Data Data Unlimited Data	15Mbps Speed 15Mbps	$44.99 per month $0 setup fees, $44.99 min. total cost Price $44.99 per month $0 setup fees, $44.99 min. total cost		Go to siteView details Compare	loading Fetching your data...
TPG 5G Home Broadband Premium Home wireless Vodafone network Month-to-month $49.99/mth for the first 6 months, then $64.99/mth. Eligibility criteria, T&Cs apply. Ends 10.12.24	Month-to-month $0 refurbished modem T&Cs apply	Unlimited Data Data Unlimited Data	100Mbps Speed 100Mbps	$49.99 per month $0 setup fees, $49.99 min. total cost Price $49.99 per month $0 setup fees, $49.99 min. total cost		Go to siteView details Compare	loading Fetching your data...
iiNet 5G Home Broadband Premium Home wireless Vodafone network Month-to-month Black Friday Deal: $54.99/mth for the first 6 months, then $69.99/mth. Eligibility criteria, T&Cs apply. Ends 10.12.24	Month-to-month $0 refurbished 5G modem. T&Cs apply	Unlimited Data Data Unlimited Data	100Mbps Speed 100Mbps	$54.99 per month $0 setup fees, $54.99 min. total cost Price $54.99 per month $0 setup fees, $54.99 min. total cost		Go to siteView details Compare	loading Fetching your data...
Kogan 4G Home Internet Home wireless Vodafone network 90 Days contract	90 Days expiry Modem included	Unlimited Data Data Unlimited Data	16Mbps Speed 16Mbps	$149.70 per 90 days $0 setup fees, $149.70 min. total cost Price $149.70 per 90 days $0 setup fees, $149.70 min. total cost		Go to siteView details Compare	loading Fetching your data...
Telstra 5G Home Internet Home wireless Full Telstra network Month-to-month	Month-to-month $0 modem if you stay connected for 24 months T&Cs apply	1000GB Data 1000GB	300Mbps Speed 300Mbps	$85 per month $0 setup fees, $85 min. total cost Price $85 per month $0 setup fees, $85 min. total cost		Continue Compare	loading Fetching your data...
SpinTel 5G Home Wireless Broadband 50Mbps Home wireless Optus network Month-to-month	Month-to-month $0 modem rental as long as you stay connected on the plan T&Cs apply	Unlimited Data Data Unlimited Data	50Mbps Speed 50Mbps	$59 per month $0 setup fees, $84 min. total cost Price $59 per month $0 setup fees, $84 min. total cost		Continue Compare	loading Fetching your data...
Optus Plus Entertainer Superfast 5G Home wireless Optus network Month-to-month $89/mth for the first 6 months, normally $99/mth. Eligibility criteria, T&Cs apply.	Month-to-month $0 modem if you stay connected for 36 months. T&Cs apply	Unlimited Data Data Unlimited Data	210Mbps Speed 210Mbps	$89 per month $0 setup fees, $557 min. total cost Price $89 per month $0 setup fees, $557 min. total cost		Continue Compare	loading Fetching your data...

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Reward Mobile 500MB Data Plan Mobile broadband Vodafone network Month-to-month	Month-to-month BYO device	500MB Data 500GB	4G Speed 4G	$9.90 per month $0 setup fees, $9.90 min. total cost Price $9.90 per month $0 setup fees, $9.90 min. total cost		Continue Compare	loading Fetching your data...
Alphacall 2GB Mobile broadband Wholesale Telstra network Month-to-month	Month-to-month BYO device	2GB Data 2GB	4G Speed 4G	$10 per month $0 setup fees, $10 min. total cost Price $10 per month $0 setup fees, $10 min. total cost		Continue Compare	loading Fetching your data...
Vodafone Prepaid SIM Starter Pack 9GB Mobile broadband Vodafone network 7 Days contract 11GB on activation + next 5 recharges, then 9GB/recharge. Eligibility criteria, T&Cs apply. Ends 31.3.25	7 Days expiry BYO modem	11GB Data 11GB	5G / 4G Speed 5G / 4G	$12 per 7 days $0 setup fees, $12 min. total cost Price $12 per 7 days $0 setup fees, $12 min. total cost		Continue Compare	loading Fetching your data...
Yomojo 2GB Mobile broadband Optus network 30 Days contract	30 Days expiry BYO device	2GB Data 2GB	4G Speed 4G	$14.90 per 30 days $0 setup fees, $14.90 min. total cost Price $14.90 per 30 days $0 setup fees, $14.90 min. total cost		Continue Compare	loading Fetching your data...
Reward Mobile 1.5GB Data Plan Mobile broadband Vodafone network Month-to-month	Month-to-month BYO device	2GB Data 2GB	4G Speed 4G	$15 per month $0 setup fees, $15 min. total cost Price $15 per month $0 setup fees, $15 min. total cost		Continue Compare	loading Fetching your data...
Bendigo Telco Mobile Broadband Value 7 Mobile broadband Optus network 12 Month contract	12 Month contract BYO device	7GB Data 7GB	4G Speed 4G	$15 per month $0 setup fees, $180 min. total cost Price $15 per month $0 setup fees, $180 min. total cost		Continue Compare	loading Fetching your data...
amaysim 7GB Data Plan Mobile broadband Optus network 28 Days contract $10 for the first recharge, then $15/recharge. Eligibility criteria, T&Cs apply. Ends 8.12.24	28 Days expiry BYO device	7GB Data 7GB	4G Speed 4G	$15 per 28 days $0 setup fees, $10 min. total cost Price $15 per 28 days $0 setup fees, $10 min. total cost		Continue Compare	loading Fetching your data...
Southern Phone X-Small Mobile broadband Optus network 12 Month contract	12 Month contract BYO device	7GB Data 7GB	4G Speed 4G	$15 per month $0 setup fees, $180 min. total cost Price $15 per month $0 setup fees, $180 min. total cost		Continue Compare	loading Fetching your data...
Belong Mobile Broadband 20GB Mobile broadband Wholesale Telstra network Month-to-month	Month-to-month BYO device	20GB Data 20GB	5G / 4G Speed 5G / 4G	$15 per month $0 setup fees, $15 min. total cost Price $15 per month $0 setup fees, $15 min. total cost		Continue Compare	loading Fetching your data...
JB Hi-Fi Mobile Broadband Plan 25GB Mobile broadband Full Telstra network Month-to-month	Month-to-month BYO device	25GB Data 25GB	5G / 4G Speed 5G / 4G	$19 per month $0 setup fees, $19 min. total cost Price $19 per month $0 setup fees, $19 min. total cost		Continue Compare	loading Fetching your data...

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