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Every quarter, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) speed tests NBN connections from the top 12 providers.
It measures speeds for all hours of the day including the crucial peak period (7–11pm) when most people are online.
In the ACCC's latest report, Exetel came out on top for offering the fastest, most reliable NBN connection.
It had the highest percentage (103.3%) of maximum plan speed achieved. This means Exetel, for example, yielded speeds of over 100Mbps on an NBN 100 plan and over 50Mbps on NBN 50.
Here's a quick overview of how all of the providers fared for fixed-line NBN connections during both peak hours and all hours of the day.
| Rank | NBN provider | Peak hours | Overall (all hours) |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Exetel | 103.3% | 104.5% |
| #2 | Optus | 100% | 100.8% |
| #3 | MyRepublic | 99.1% | 99.8% |
| #4 | Telstra | 98.7% | 99.6% |
| #5 | Launtel | 98.4% | 100.3% |
| #6 | TPG | 96.9% | 98.1% |
| #7 | Dodo | 96.7% | 97.5% |
| #8 | iPrimus | 96.7% | 97.5% |
| #9 | iiNet | 95.8% | 96.7% |
| #10 | Superloop | 95.4% | 96.5% |
| #11 | Vodafone | 95.1% | 96.3% |
| #12 | Aussie Broadband | 95.1% | 96.1% |
We've taken a deeper dive into the top 5 fastest NBN providers in Australia and the plans they offer, starting from NBN 50 up to NBN 1000 (where applicable).
You can then decide which one suits your budget and speed requirements best.
Good to know:
Exetel knocked off regular winner Optus to secure this month's win. The good news is you won't have to pay an arm and a leg to sign up to the fastest NBN provider in Australia, with regular promotions saving you $10–$15 off each month.
This month, Optus was the kid in class who scored 100% on their test, only to be bested by someone who did the extra credit task. Optus hit 100% of its maximum speeds during peak hours, and you'll pay a higher price tag for its fast, reliable NBN plans.
MyRepublic was just shy of earning a 100% score but its speeds are still fast, especially for its NBN 50 plan. Its prices occasionally get cheaper if it happens to run a $10 monthly discount promotion.
Launtel is a new addition to this month's Broadband Performance report. It gets full marks for its speeds during all hours of the day but falls just short during the peak period.
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