Make the most of your connection: 3 speed-savvy tips

With accelerated nbn wholesale speeds now available on the nbn Fibre to the Premises (FTTP) and Hybrid Fibre Coaxial (HFC) network, it's time to see if your home internet is setup to power all your devices.

Getting the most out of your online devices requires having the right internet setup.

Let's explore a few factors that can affect your internet experience and how to address them.

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1. How many devices are connected?

With the average household running around 25 connected devices, including laptops, smart TVs, appliances and security systems, your internet can become overloaded.

Start by checking how many devices are connected to your network and how many are actively used at the same time.

Once you understand your household internet usage, it will be easier to gauge whether your current internet plan still fits your needs.

2. Your bandwidth matters

Speed is important, but so is bandwidth. Every device connected to your home internet shares a slice of it. If your internet plan isn't fast enough to support them all, some activities may slow down or buffer.

Higher speed plans can handle the needs of a highly connected home. Make sure to check what speed plan you're on and whether it's suitable for your household's internet needs.

With even more devices set to go online in the coming years, predicted to reach an average of 44 devices by 2030, getting your bandwidth sorted now can be a form of future-proofing.

The good news is that many internet providers are now offering accelerated nbn speeds on the nbn FTTP and HFC network, giving millions of eligible Australian homes access to faster speed options.

3. Your home setup

Wi-Fi router placement and the age of your Wi-Fi router both matter more than you might realise.

If you keep them out of sight, out of mind – like in a cupboard or under the stairs - it reduces the signal strength.

Ideally, they should be placed in an open, elevated area where devices are most commonly used, to allow for unfettered access and better connections.

Similarly, you should check the age of your Wi-Fi router. If your Wi-Fi router is more than 5 years old, you may want to consider whether it's still suitable for your needs.

Your choice of Wi-Fi router and how you set it up within your premises could limit you from utilising the maximum speed of your broadband plan and new devices.

If Wi-Fi connectivity is an issue due to thick walls made from brick or cement, or a multi-level home, it may be worth investing in a mesh network.

This can help you achieve a stronger Wi-Fi signal and faster speed throughout your home.

The nbn website also has a range of resources for setting up your home more effectively for a better internet connection.

Home internet setup checklist

Having trouble right now with your home internet? Here's a handy checklist to help you troubleshoot.

❑ Try a reboot

Turn off your Wi-Fi router at the power point. Leave off for about 30 seconds. Turn on your Wi-Fi router and once fully powered up, test your connection.

❑ Restart your device

Sometimes, it's not the internet that's an issue, but the device itself. Restarting may resolve the issue.

❑ Check your address

Visit the nbn website to check what nbn technology and wholesale speed tiers are available at your address and to see if you can get nbn full fibre#. For more information, contact your preferred internet provider. See what's available to you by visiting nbn.

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#Conditions, eligibility criteria and costs may apply, please speak with your preferred provider. Eligibility criteria may include among other things placing an order for an nbn powered plan based on an eligible wholesale speed tier.