Unless you closely follow NBN news, are obsessed with internet speeds (I'm looking at you, Redditors!), or like comparing plans often in the hunt for the best deal, you might not know that NBN is having its moment under the sun.
NBN Co has boosted speeds on the NBN 100 plan and higher, and it's also introduced a new speed tier for those after truly blazing-fast internet.
The speed upgrades have now been triggered and providers have started updating their websites with the new plans. In fact, some like Tangerine, SpinTel and Exetel had already begun making big moves weeks and months prior.
NBN has bumped speeds across NBN 100, NBN 250 and NBN 1000 plans:
NBN will not be charging extra for these speed upgrades. And it looks like providers adopting the speed boosts won't be either, at least for now.
There is also a brand new NBN 2000 plan, also known as Hyperfast internet, offering download speeds up to 2000Mbps.
Upload speeds will vary based on your NBN connection type. Fibre to the Premises (FTTP) customers can get up to 200Mbps, while Hybrid Fibre Coaxial (HFC) connections are limited to a maximum of 100Mbps.
We'll cover NBN connection types in just a bit, as they're key to understanding who's eligible for these speed upgrades.
Before we get into eligibility, let’s quickly run through what the different NBN speed tiers mean.
For now, we’ve left out the brand-new ones and just listed the tiers that existed before 14 September 2025. That way, it’s easier to see where NBN 500, NBN 750 and NBN 2000 slot in compared to the speeds you’re already familiar with
As you’ll notice, NBN 2000 in particular isn’t for the average household.
| NBN speed tier | Great for |
|---|---|
| NBN 12 (Basic I) | Light web use like browsing and email for 1-2 people |
| NBN 25 (Basic II) | Budget-friendly option for 1-2 people with light streaming and browsing |
| NBN 50 (Standard) | Ideal for 2-3 people streaming in HD, browsing and video calls |
| NBN 100 (Fast) | Great for 3–5 people streaming in 4K, gaming and working from home |
| NBN 250 (Superfast) | Big speeds for big households (5+ heavy internet users) |
| NBN 1000 (Ultrafast) | Serious speeds for ultra-heavy internet users or small businesses |
NBN 2000 has since launched, and those speeds are extremely fast - and not really intended for the average household.
Your NBN connection type will determine whether you can get faster speeds.
Fixed-line NBN has 5 different connections, and unfortunately, not all of them can support speeds faster than 100Mbps (NBN 100).
You'll need an FTTP or HFC connection for faster speeds. If you're unsure of what you have, pop in your address in the box to see your NBN connection type and the plans you can get.
The good news is that NBN is rolling out a major fibre upgrade program, with plans to give more than 10 million homes and businesses - almost 90% of the fixed-line network - access to ultrafast speeds.
Enter your address on NBN's website to see if you can upgrade to full fibre NBN right now. If you can, participating providers will trigger the upgrade at no cost to you.
Providers have started to roll out changes on their websites and we're trying to update plans in real time. Some changes were made even before the official NBN speed upgrades kicked off.
Here are a few examples of how some telcos are shuffling their plan offerings:
This will depend on what modem you currently have. If you haven't upgraded your hardware in a while, you may need a new one to support faster speeds.
For example, a Wi-Fi 5 modem can theoretically achieve speeds up to 1000Mbps (NBN 1000), but you will need near perfect circumstances to achieve those speeds. This includes situations like proximity to the modem and lack of interference through walls.
A Wi-Fi 6 modem is more future-proof, or even a Wi-Fi 7 if you want to take it a step further.
For NBN 2000, NBN Co may need to send a new Network Termination Device. We don't know if it'll cost extra but we'll keep you updated as we learn more!
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i have a modem 4 . which is the best way to hock it up NBN OR 4G/5GHOME INTERNET …..CAN YOU HELP .
Hi Des, whoever you opt for as your NBN provider will be best placed to answer whether your modem is compatible. For 4G/5G home internet plans you will need to use the provider’s modem. Hope this helps!