What equipment do I need for NBN fixed wireless?

For a standard NBN fixed wireless installation, you will need: An NBN outdoor antenna An NBN connection box A connecting cable from the outdoor antenna to the connection box A compatible router An ethernet cable to connect the connection box to the router All of the equipment will be provided free of charge.

Is fixed wireless NBN reliable?

It depends on what you're comparing it to. As far as internet connections go, the most reliable NBN connection you can get is a fibre-optic connection, otherwise known as a fixed-line NBN connection. In terms of a wireless internet connection, NBN fixed wireless is more reliable than mobile broadband for instance. This is because your antenna is installed to optimise signal exchange between itself and the tower, which is unlike a mobile wireless service where speeds can be affected by the number of people moving into and out of the area.

What is the fastest fixed wireless NBN?

According to our database, the fastest speeds currently available top out at 400Mbps. Keep in mind, that this type of plan is only available at selected premises. Always check with the provider or enter your address on its website to see if you're able to sign up. For the most part, the fastest speeds most widely available via fixed wireless NBN is around 100-400Mbps.

Does Telstra offer fixed wireless plans?

Telstra now offers 4 NBN fixed wireless plans – 2 internet-only options and 2 bundled with a modem and a phone plan. They cost $85 to $109 a month respectively (excluding promos).