{"id":9669,"date":"2020-05-12T16:01:06","date_gmt":"2020-05-12T06:01:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.letsbemates.com.au\/mate\/?post_type=faq&#038;p=9669"},"modified":"2025-07-29T11:38:48","modified_gmt":"2025-07-29T01:38:48","slug":"what-is-nbn-fixed-wireless","status":"publish","type":"faq","link":"https:\/\/www.letsbemates.com.au\/mate\/faq\/what-is-nbn-fixed-wireless\/","title":{"rendered":"What is nbn Fixed Wireless? Learn About Wireless Broadband"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Fixed Wireless<\/strong> is one of the ways nbn delivers internet to homes and businesses in rural and regional Australia. Instead of using underground cables, this setup sends a signal from an nbn tower (up to 14km away) to an antenna installed on your roof.<\/p>\n<h3>How does it work?<\/h3>\n<p>Once your address is deemed serviceable, an nbn technician will complete a signal test. If the signal is good, they\u2019ll install:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>An outdoor antenna (usually roof-mounted)<\/li>\n<li>An indoor nbn connection box (also called an NTD)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>You\u2019ll need a router with a WAN port to connect to the NTD and get online. You can BYO a compatible device or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsbemates.com.au\/mate\/nbn\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">purchase one from MATE<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div style=\"margin-top: 1em; margin-bottom: 1.5em; padding: 1em; background-color: #d7f6e6; border-left: 5px solid #00b26b;\" role=\"note\" aria-label=\"Helpful tip\"><strong>\ud83d\udca1 Tip:<\/strong> Fixed Wireless relies on mains power. If your home loses power, your internet connection will too.<\/div>\n<h3>How fast is Fixed Wireless?<\/h3>\n<p>Speeds can vary depending on:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Distance from the tower<\/li>\n<li>Obstacles like trees or buildings<\/li>\n<li>Number of users in the area<\/li>\n<li>Time of day (peak hour congestion)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div style=\"margin-top: 1em; margin-bottom: 1.5em; padding: 1em; background-color: #d7f6e6; border-left: 5px solid #00b26b;\" role=\"note\" aria-label=\"Helpful tip\"><strong>\ud83d\udca1 Tip:<\/strong> Upgrades to the nbn Fixed Wireless network are ongoing. Some areas may now support speeds of up to 400Mbps.<\/div>\n<h3>What if I need a backup?<\/h3>\n<p>During a power outage or if your Fixed Wireless is down, you can use a mobile hotspot or your mobile phone as a backup connection.<\/p>\n<p>Fixed Wireless can even handle activities like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsbemates.com.au\/mate\/best-internet-gaming-australia\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">online gaming<\/a> and streaming, with better latency and larger data limits than satellite services.<\/p>\n<p>Want more detail? <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nbnco.com.au\/residential\/learn\/network-technology\/fixed-wireless-explained\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Visit the nbn website<\/a> for more information.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"mx-auto d-block\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsbemates.com.au\/mate\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/nbn-antenna.jpg\" alt=\"nbn Fixed Wireless antenna\" width=\"1000\" height=\"579\" \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Fixed Wireless is one of the ways nbn delivers internet to homes and businesses in rural and regional Australia. 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