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In just a few weeks, Australians will experience a significant enhancement in internet speeds nationwide. However, telecommunications companies are cautioning that without the proper equipment, some individuals might not benefit from this upgrade.
Earlier this near, the NBN Co announced a significant upgrade to its download and upload speeds that would roll out in mid-September.
According to Speedtest’s recent global rankings for broadband speed in June, Australia was placed 75th, trailing behind nations like Egypt, Slovakia, and Argentina, and only marginally ahead of Ukraine, which is experiencing conflict.
“Currently, the average number of connected devices is around 25, comprising smartphones, laptops, TVs, and smart speakers – all reliant on internet connectivity.”
With the upcoming upgrade, individuals with a suitable connection and an NBN Home Fast plan will see their download speeds leap from 100 megabits per second (Mbps) to 500Mbps.
Home Superfast download speeds will increase from 250Mbps to 750Mbps, and Home Ultrafast upload speeds will double from 50Mbps to 100Mbps.
NBN Co is also launching a new Home Hyperfast plan, with download speeds of 2000Mbps.
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It’s crucial for people to verify their connection type and consult with their service providers to ensure their plans are compatible with the new speed enhancements and to determine whether their wifi router can support the increased speeds.
NBN Co highlighted that 62 percent of Australians haven’t modified their home internet setup in the last two years, and around two-thirds (approximately 66 percent) have not upgraded their broadband plan over the past five years.
However, with the right equipment and plan in place, the upgrades are likely to come at no extra cost, with major providers confirming they will pass on the upgrades automatically.
“We’ll be passing on NBN Co’s new internet speed upgrades to customers on eligible plans and technology at no extra cost,” a Telstra spokesperson said.
“It’s a good idea to check if you have the right type of NBN connection and hardware (including modem and cabling) before they hit the accelerator.
Optus has also confirmed there would be “no extra cost” for the upgrades to eligible plans.
“To help navigate these changes, we’ve also simplified our NBN plan structure – moving from nine to four core options, making it easier to choose a plan that suits your household needs,” Optus chief customer officer Anthony Shiner said.
TPG Telecom general manager fixed line product Andrew O’Connor said the process would be “automatic” for Vodafone, TPG, and iiNet customers, but urged them to make sure they had the right gear.
“Although plan speeds are getting faster, many households may not see the full benefit unless their wi-fi can keep up,” he said.
“The biggest bottleneck will no longer be the NBN plan speed but rather the modem and wi-fi setup inside the home. Some modems, even relatively new ones, aren’t built to support these higher speeds. And third-party wi-fi extenders can actually slow things down rather than improve coverage.”
He said customers were already being contacted in preparation for the change.
