Optus internet speed test

If you feel like your Optus connection isn’t keeping up, a quick speed test can help confirm it.

We’ve also outlined the speeds you should expect based on your Optus plan right after the speed test, so you can see how your connection compares.

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What internet speeds should you expect from Optus?

Depending on what Optus internet plan you have, you can expect different benchmarks for what makes a good internet speed.

Here’s a look at the typical evening speeds (between 7pm and 11pm) and the maximum speeds you can get on various Optus NBN, 4G and 5G home wireless broadband plans.

What do these internet speeds from Optus mean?

Optus offers typical evening speeds that reach or come close to the maximum allowed on each plan.

In theory, this means you should be getting the speeds advertised on your plan, no matter when you run your speed test.

If it turns out the results you're getting are a lot lower than the typical evening speed of your plan, you might have cause for concern.

For example, if your speed test result shows 90Mbps on an Optus NBN 100 plan, that’s generally fine - it’s slightly below the typical evening speed, but not enough to cause concern. If you’re seeing speeds around 75Mbps, though, it might be worth checking what’s causing the slowdown.

One thing to keep in mind with home wireless broadband plans is that speeds can vary more because they rely on mobile networks, which can be affected by factors like signal strength, network congestion and weather conditions.

What if I'm not getting the advertised speeds from Optus?

There could be a few reasons for this including:

• Distance to your modem: The farther away your modem is and the more obstacles in the way, the weaker your Wi-Fi signal. This may result in you experiencing slower speeds on an Optus plan.
• Distance from the node: If you're on a Fibre to the Node (FTTN) NBN connection, the speed you get is heavily dependent on how far away that node is.
• Hardware issues. An outdated or damaged modem can significantly impact connection speed and make it seem as though your plan isn't giving you the speeds it's promised.
• Low bandwidth. Your internet speed might be too slow for what you’re doing online, or too many people in your household are using the connection at once.
• Too many devices. Like the previous point, having too many devices connected at once can use up your bandwidth and cause Wi-Fi interference, slowing down your connection.
• A problem from Optus's end. If none of the above applies or you need more guidance, contact Optus support for help.

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We designed the Finder Score to simplify your search for the best NBN and Home Wireless plans. By analysing hundreds of options from over 40 providers, we evaluate pricing, speeds, data allowances and plan features. Each factor is weighted and combined to generate a score out of 10 — helping you quickly spot the most competitive plans on the market. Read the full breakdown.

Frequently asked questions

• Why do different speed tests give me different results?

  There are a few reasons why speed tests can give different results.

  One key factor is the location of the test server. The closer the server is to you, the better your result is likely to be.

  Other factors include what’s running on your device (like browser extensions), interference from your modem or router, and general network conditions at the time of the test.

  It’s a good idea to run tests from a few different sources and look for consistent results to get the most accurate picture.

• What is ping?

  Ping measures how long it takes for a signal to travel from your device to a server and back. On a speed test, it gives an idea of how responsive your connection is — lower ping is better, especially for activities such as gaming and video calls.

  Jitter measures how much your ping varies. High jitter means your connection isn’t consistent, which can cause issues for real-time applications like gaming or streaming.

  Our speed test above measures download and upload speeds, as well as ping and jitter. We don't place a huge emphasis on your ping and jitter results because most users (who aren't avid gamers) won't find it very relevant.

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