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The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) speed tested NBN connections from the top providers in Australia every quarter, measuring speeds for all hours of the day including the crucial peak period (7–11pm) when most people are online. Its June 2026 report was the final one, as the ACCC has now wound up the Measuring Broadband Australia programme.
| Rank | NBN provider | Peak hour | Learn more |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Dodo | 102.3% | |
| #2 | iPrimus | 102.3% | |
| #3 | Leaptel | 102.3% | |
| #4 | TPG | 101.9% | |
| #5 | Exetel | 101.6% | |
| #6 | Optus | 101% | |
| #7 | Superloop | 101% | |
| #8 | iiNet | 99.5% | |
| #9 | Telstra | 99.5% | |
| #10 | Aussie Broadband | 95.2% |
The biggest change in this report is Optus losing its top spot, falling to equal sixth after previously leading the rankings.
Taking its place is a three-way tie for first between Dodo, iPrimus and Leaptel, with all three providers delivering 102.30% of advertised plan speeds during peak hours.
Leaptel recorded the strongest improvement, climbing from fifth to equal first alongside Dodo and iPrimus.
Meanwhile, iiNet and Telstra both moved up to equal eighth, while Vodafone dropped out of the rankings altogether.
The following chart tracks the historical performance of providers that have ranked in the ACCC's top five broadband performance reports over time.
"After struggling with slow NBN speeds for months, I decided to switch to Exetel after seeing their consistent high results in the ACCC Broadband Report. Turns out they've topped the report for a reason - after switching, I was no longer buffering on video calls, and my internet speed test results were close to the advertised typical download speed."
Not necessarily. While having a fast and reliable connection will be a factor to consider when choosing an NBN plan, there are other things to factor in such as price, data limits, added extras and more.
You can check out our roundup of the best NBN plans to see which providers are making the cut.
Otherwise, if it's speed reliability that you're after, the ACCC's final broadband performance report is about as official as you can get for a seal of approval. We've broken down the 5 top-performing providers from the June 2026 report to see what they offer.
Signing up with Dodo comes with perks such as:
Signing up with iPrimus comes with perks such as:
Signing up with Leaptel comes with perks such as:
Signing up with TPG means:
Signing up with Exetel will give you access to perks such as:
Signing up with Optus comes with offers such as:
If you want a faster and more reliable NBN experience, you can easily find what's available at your location by popping in your address below.
Always remember, the type of NBN connection at your property plays a big role in determining your internet speed and reliability - it's not just about the provider you choose.
We designed the Finder Score to simplify your search for the best NBN and Home Wireless plans. By analysing hundreds of options from 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.
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