When it comes to the nbn, not all plans are created equal — and neither are the speeds. The maximum speed you can get depends on the nbn speed tier of your plan and your connection type (like FTTN, FTTP or Fixed Wireless).
nbn sets the speed tiers, and providers like MATE offer plans based on them. But your actual speed will vary depending on a few things, including network traffic, your hardware, and how many people are online at once.
What’s changed recently?
nbn has upgraded the wholesale speed tiers — so many homes now get faster speeds for the same price:
- Home Fast → now 500/50 Mbps (was 100/20) 5x faster downloads, 2.5x faster uploads
- Home Superfast → now 750/50 Mbps (was 250/25) 3x faster downloads, 2x faster uploads
- Home Ultrafast → upload speed now 100 Mbps (was 50 Mbps) 2x faster uploads
What can affect your nbn speed?
- Your nbn connection type (e.g. FTTN, FTTC, FTTP, HFC)
- How many devices are online at once
- Whether you’re using Wi-Fi or Ethernet
- Network congestion during peak times
- Your modem/router, cabling, and Wi-Fi signal strength
nbn speed tiers and MATE plans
Here’s how our current plans line up with nbn’s speed tiers, including the theoretical maximum speeds.
Home Basic II – Crikey nbn 25/10
- Max speed: 25 Mbps download / 10 Mbps upload
- Typical busy period speed: 25 / 10 Mbps
- Great for simple browsing, email, and standard-definition streaming.
Home Standard – Ripper nbn 50/20
- Max speed: 50 / 20 Mbps
- Typical busy period speed: 49 / 19 Mbps
- Best for 2–4 users streaming in HD or working from home.
Home Fast (FTTN/B and FTTC) – No Worries nbn 100/20
- Max speed: 100 / 20 Mbps
- Typical busy period speed: 97 / 19 Mbps
- Ideal for 4–6 users, 4K streaming, and video calls.
Home Fast+ (FTTN/B and FTTC) – You Beaut nbn 100/40
- Max speed: 100 / 40 Mbps
- Typical busy period speed: 97 / 36 Mbps
- Great for households needing fast uploads – like creators or remote workers.
Home Fast (HFC and FTTP) – No Worries nbn 500/50
- Max speed: 500 / 50 Mbps
- Typical busy period speed: 485 / 46 Mbps
- 5x faster than 100/20. Perfect for families with lots of devices.
Home Superfast (HFC and FTTP) – Fair Dinkum nbn 750/50
- Max speed: 750 / 50 Mbps
- Typical busy period speed: 719 / 46 Mbps
- Built for heavy use: 4K streaming, gaming, big downloads, and uploads.
Home Ultrafast (HFC and FTTP) – Flamin’ Fast nbn 1000/100
- Max speed: 1000 / 100 Mbps
- Typical busy period speed: 831 / 96 Mbps
- Our fastest plan. Best for big households, livestreamers, gamers, and power users.
What are “typical busy period speeds”?
These reflect the average speeds customers experience between 7pm and 11pm – the busiest time on the network. They’re more realistic than theoretical max speeds and help you compare plans properly.
What about Fixed Wireless?
If you’re in a rural or regional area, your home might be connected via Fixed Wireless. Speeds depend on tower distance, congestion and conditions.
- No Dramas Wireless: Max 100 / 20 Mbps – great for light use
- No Worries Wireless: Max 200–250 / 8–20 Mbps – good for 3–4 users
- Fair Dinkum Wireless: Max 400 / 10–40 Mbps – built for big households
