NBN Co announced a proposal on March 5 to increase upload and download speeds in its top three speed tiers (100Mbps, 250Mbps and 1,000Mbps) at no additional wholesale cost to internet service providers (ISPs). We expect this to improve significantly. It is expected to come into effect within the next 12 months.
The consultation document, sent to telcos on 5 March 2024, outlines the potential to deliver five times more download speeds on the popular NBN 100 tier, which would see plans increase from 100/20Mbps to huge This will rapidly increase to 500/50Mbps. It also proposes to triple the speed of the ultra-high speed NBN 250 plan from 250/25 Mbps to a whopping 750/50 Mbps, and to raise the ultra-high speed tier, which currently flickers between 500 and 1,000 Mbps, to an average of 750 to 1,000 Mbps. ing.
However, it is important to note that while the intended upgraded speed may be attractive on paper, it may not be possible to achieve the maximum value in practice. The same factors that affect his NBN connection today, such as equipment quality, software and NBN provider, will continue to affect him when these upgrades are introduced.
High-speed plans are available to customers who already have a high-speed plan or higher, and to new customers who upgrade to one of the faster speed tiers in the future. The turbocharged speeds will be available across NBN Co’s HFC and FTTP networks, and eligible FTTN and FTTC customers will be able to access the speeds using the free fiber upgrade program.
NBN Co chief customer officer Anna Perrin said the company had recently experienced strong demand for full fiber upgrades and high-speed tiers, with around 7,000 homes and businesses upgrading to FTTP connections every week. .
Additionally, the proposal includes relaxing the current threshold for FTTC customers to qualify for the free fiber upgrade program. Currently, an FTTC customer must select a minimum 250Mbps NBN plan to be allowed to upgrade, but currently he must select her NBN plan with 250Mbps. 100/20Mbps service – similar to the minimum for FTTN users.
NBN Co has submitted proposals to Australian internet service providers, seeking feedback by 5pm AEDT on Friday 19 April 2024. NBN Co further argues that there should (in theory) be no additional wholesale costs for ISPs, but the same. The same cannot necessarily be said for the equipment consumers will need in their homes to support faster speeds.
In response, NBN said ISPs were responsible for ensuring that such equipment was available to customers. Perrin said it’s important to “work together” with carriers to avoid passing on extra costs to consumers.
“Most importantly, we are proposing to deliver these accelerated speeds at no additional wholesale cost to Internet retailers. We hope to make this available to customers late this year or early next year,” Perrin said in a statement.
Internet consumption at home continues to increase
Mr Perrin said the proposal stems from the growing importance of speed and capacity when it comes to internet connectivity for Australian homes and businesses. “Ten years ago, the average Australian household had seven internet-connected devices, consuming around 40 GB every month. There will be people,” she added.
According to NBN Co, the average household currently consumes 443 gigabytes a month across 22 internet-connected devices. The company predicts that the average number of devices will increase to 33 by 2026 and 40 by 2030.
“Despite this spike in data usage, many customers have stuck with the same broadband plan for years,” says Perrin. “Our network monitoring suggests that some customers may be reaching their maximum speeds on a regular basis. These customers may enjoy a better internet experience on faster tiers. can make it, right.”
Perrin said the “good news” is that the company is on track to upgrade 90% of its fiber network by the end of 2025, and by December 2024 approximately 9 million homes and businesses will be back at incredible speeds. He pointed out that he presumed that he had access to the hierarchy.
NBN Co recently introduced wholesale price reductions across its top speed tier, presumably to encourage more customers to up their current plans. While some of these reductions weren’t worth it, this Spintel deal recently caught our attention, cutting AU$36p/m below the average price of an NBN 250 plan.
If you’re not yet making the most of your NBN connection type, or want to upgrade to a superfast or superfast plan, here are the best NBN plans currently on offer.
