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If you\u2019re like most Australians, you probably have a home internet plan<\/a> that you\u2019re paying for month-to-month. But are you really getting as much out of your internet connection as you could be? From slow internet speeds to insufficient data allowances, there are a number of things that could be giving you a sub-optimal online experience. In this blog, we walk you through a few things you can do to ensure that you\u2019re getting your money\u2019s worth from your current nbn plan<\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Are you getting the internet speed you should be?<\/span><\/h2>\n

Depending on which nbn speed tier you have and what your internet service provider has indicated about your typical evening speeds<\/a>, you should be getting a certain minimum download speed.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Run a speed test<\/span><\/h3>\n

To check whether you\u2019re actually hitting those speeds, you can use an internet speed test tool like <\/span>Ookla\u2019s Speedtest<\/span><\/a>. Simply connect to the internet and run the test\ud804\udc4bit only takes a minute or so.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Just be sure to pause or cancel any downloads or other tasks that may be running in the background. You should also disconnect any other connected devices (e.g. mobiles, tablets) that may be using the Wi-Fi signal<\/a>. This will help you get a more accurate reading. It\u2019s best to run two or three tests to get a reliable result.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

How to get faster internet?\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

If you\u2019ve run a few speed tests and found that you have a consistently slow internet connection, there are a number of things that you can do to pump the gas on our Wi-Fi connection.<\/span><\/p>\n

Place your router in a central location<\/span><\/h4>\n

If you have your wireless router<\/a> tucked away in a corner of your house, chances are you\u2019re not getting the strongest possible Wi-Fi connections. For best results, place your router in a central, elevated location\ud804\udc4bthe more open and unobstructed the better.<\/span><\/p>\n

Update your router\u2019s firmware<\/span><\/h4>\n

If you\u2019ve had your router for a while, it might be running on outdated firmware. Firmware is the software that tells your router how to do its job\ud804\udc4band like any software, it can always be improved. Luckily, most routers these days will update their firmware automatically. But if yours isn\u2019t, you can usually do it manually by logging into your router settings and downloading the latest firmware from the manufacturer\u2019s website.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Switch to a wired connection<\/span><\/h4>\n

An easy way to bypass the hassle of a slow wireless connection is to opt for the wired alternative. If you really want to achieve the fastest possible speeds, it\u2019s a good idea to connect your computer directly to your router with an Ethernet cable.<\/span><\/p>\n

Buy a new router\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n

At the end of the day, the only surefire way to guarantee that your router is doing your broadband connection justice is to have an up-to-date model. Buying a<\/span> brand new router<\/span><\/a> with more (or bigger) antennas often means greater internet bandwidth, extended Wi-Fi range and of course faster internet speeds. For the best results, we recommend considering a mesh WiFi router<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Change your Wi-Fi frequency\/Wi-Fi channel<\/span><\/h4>\n

If you\u2019re consistently clocking slow internet speeds, it might be because you\u2019re connected to the 2.4GHz band on your Wi-Fi network. While this band is good for going through walls and spanning longer distances, the 5GHz band will also give your greater max speeds\ud804\udc4byou\u2019ll just have to move closer to your router.<\/span><\/p>\n

Taking an even more granular approach, you could also change which Wi-Fi channel you\u2019re connected to. Each frequency band is made up of a number of channels (2.4GHz has 11, while 5GHz has 45), which can experience interference from household appliances and neighbouring routers. This is often the cause of diminished internet speed. So, using a tool like Microsoft\u2019s <\/span>Wi-Fi Analyzer<\/span><\/a> to pinpoint the best channel can be an easy solution.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Are you on the right internet plan?\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

A big part of ensuring that you\u2019re getting the most out of your internet is to make sure that your internet plan is in line with your online habits.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Data allowance<\/span><\/h3>\n

If you find that you\u2019re regularly exceeding your monthly data allowance, it might be time to switch to an unlimited data nbn plan. That way you\u2019ll have peace of mind knowing that you can stream, browse and download to your heart\u2019s content without the worry of having your connection slowed down to a snail\u2019s pace by your internet provider.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Internet speed tiers<\/span><\/h3>\n

While an nbn 25\/10 plan may be suitable for a few people, if you\u2019re in a household of heavy internet users all streaming and gaming at the same time, then you\u2019re going to need an nbn speed tier<\/a> that can keep up.<\/span><\/p>\n

Get the internet plan that\u2019s right for you with MATE<\/span><\/h2>\n

In need of an nbn plan that can meet the internet needs of your household? At MATE we have <\/span>a range of affordable nbn plans<\/span><\/a>\ud804\udc4ball with unlimited data! So you never have to worry about going over your monthly allowance again. With five different packages spanning a range of speed tiers, MATE is an internet provider that is sure to have an nbn plan that\u2019s right for you.<\/span><\/p>\n

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