{"id":30069,"date":"2026-04-20T15:12:37","date_gmt":"2026-04-20T05:12:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.letsbemates.com.au\/mate\/?p=30069"},"modified":"2026-04-20T15:12:37","modified_gmt":"2026-04-20T05:12:37","slug":"nbn-speed-tiers-explained-which-speed-do-you-actually-need","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.letsbemates.com.au\/mate\/nbn-speed-tiers-explained-which-speed-do-you-actually-need\/","title":{"rendered":"NBN Speed Tiers Explained: Which Speed Do You Actually Need?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here is a real-world breakdown of NBN 25, 50, 100, 500, 750, 1000, and 2000 speeds including what they mean for streaming, gaming, working from home, and how many people can use them at once.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">TL;DR &#8211; Quick Takeaways<\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">nbn 50 is the sweet spot for most households \u2014 handles 3-4 people streaming, browsing, and video calls<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>nbn 500 replaced NBN 100 in September 2025<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for FTTP and HFC customers &#8211; 5x faster at the same price<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>nbn 750 replaced NBN 250<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for FTTP and HFC &#8211; 3x faster at the same price<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">FTTN\/FTTC customers max out at NBN 100 (unless you upgrade to FTTP for free*)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Upload speeds differ:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> NBN 2000 gives 200Mbps upload on FTTP vs 100Mbps on HFC<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your connection type determines which speeds you can get &#8211; check before choosing<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Upgrading is easy with MATE, change plans anytime, no contract penalties<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">NBN Speed Tiers: Quick Comparison<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here&#8217;s what each NBN speed tier actually delivers in real life:<\/span><\/p>\n<table style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse;\">\n<thead>\n<tr style=\"background-color: #00b26b; color: white;\">\n<th style=\"padding: 12px; text-align: left; border: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\">Speed Tier<\/th>\n<th style=\"padding: 12px; text-align: left; border: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\">Download\/Upload<\/th>\n<th style=\"padding: 12px; text-align: left; border: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\">Connection Types<\/th>\n<th style=\"padding: 12px; text-align: left; border: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\">Best For<\/th>\n<th style=\"padding: 12px; text-align: left; border: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\">Users<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\">NBN 25<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\">25\/5 Mbps<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\">All<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\">Light browsing, email, SD streaming<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\">1-2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\">NBN 50<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\">50\/20 Mbps<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\">All<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\">HD streaming, video calls, casual gaming<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\">3-4<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\">NBN 100<br \/>\n(Legacy tier)<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\">100\/20 Mbps<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\">FTTN\/FTTC\/FTTB only<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\">4K streaming, gaming, WFH<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\">4-6<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\">NBN 500<br \/>\n(Replaced NBN 100)<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\">500\/50 Mbps<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\">FTTP\/HFC only<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\">Multiple 4K streams, fast downloads<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\">4-8<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\">NBN 750<br \/>\n(Replaced NBN 250)<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\">750\/50 Mbps<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\">FTTP\/HFC only<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\">Heavy usage, large households<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\">6-10<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\">NBN 1000<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\">1000\/100 Mbps<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\">FTTP\/HFC only<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\">Zero slowdowns, instant downloads<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\">8-10+<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\">NBN 2000<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\">FTTP: 2000\/200<br \/>\nHFC: 2000\/100<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\">FTTP\/HFC only<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\">Professional content creation<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\">10+ or pros<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">September 2025 Speed Upgrades: What Changed?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In September 2025, nbn Co launched the <\/span><b>&#8220;Accelerate Great&#8221;<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> program, dramatically increasing speeds on FTTP and HFC connections at no extra cost:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>nbn 100 \u2192 nbn 500<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (FTTP\/HFC only)<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>5x faster downloads<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (100 \u2192 500Mbps)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>2.5x faster uploads<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (20 \u2192 50Mbps)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Same price as old nbn 100<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you had nbn 100 on FTTP\/HFC, you were automatically upgraded<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>nbn 250 \u2192 nbn 750<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (FTTP\/HFC only)<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>3x faster downloads<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (250 \u2192 750Mbps)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>2x faster uploads<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (25 \u2192 50Mbps)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Same price as old nbn 250<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Automatic upgrade for existing nbn 250 customers<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>nbn 1000 upload boost<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>2x faster uploads<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (50 \u2192 100Mbps)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Download speed stayed the same (1000Mbps)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>nbn 2000 launched<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (new tier)<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2000Mbps download<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">FTTP: 200Mbps upload<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">HFC: 100Mbps upload<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Important:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> If you have FTTN, FTTC, or FTTB, these upgrades don&#8217;t apply to you. Your maximum speed is still nbn 100\/20. However, you might be eligible for a free upgrade to FTTP (see below).<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-30078 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsbemates.com.au\/mate\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/25-300x300.png\" alt=\"25\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.letsbemates.com.au\/mate\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/25-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.letsbemates.com.au\/mate\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/25-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.letsbemates.com.au\/mate\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/25-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/www.letsbemates.com.au\/mate\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/25.png 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">nbn 25: Basic Speed<\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What You Get<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Download speeds up to 25Mbps, upload speeds around 5Mbps.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Real-World Performance<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><b>Streaming:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> One HD stream (Netflix, Stan) works fine. Two streams might buffer occasionally.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Downloads:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> A 1GB file takes about 5-6 minutes. A 10GB game download takes around an hour.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Gaming:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Online gaming works (latency matters more than speed), but downloading new games is slow.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Video calls:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> One Zoom call is fine. Multiple people on video calls at once will struggle.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Working from home:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Email, documents, and light cloud work is fine. Large file uploads are slow.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Who Should Get nbn 25<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Single person or couple<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Light internet users (browsing, email, occasional streaming)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Retirees or people on tight budgets<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not streaming regularly or working from home<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Honest take:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> nbn 25 is cheap, but most households find it too slow. If you can afford it, nbn 50 is a much better experience for only a few dollars more per month.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-30071 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsbemates.com.au\/mate\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/50-300x300.png\" alt=\"50\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.letsbemates.com.au\/mate\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/50-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.letsbemates.com.au\/mate\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/50-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.letsbemates.com.au\/mate\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/50-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/www.letsbemates.com.au\/mate\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/50.png 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">nbn 50: The Sweet Spot<\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What You Get<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Download speeds up to 50Mbps, upload speeds around 20Mbps.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Real-World Performance<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><b>Streaming:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 2-3 HD streams simultaneously without buffering. 4K streaming works for one device.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Downloads:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> A 1GB file takes about 3 minutes. A 10GB game download takes 25-30 minutes.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Gaming:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Online gaming works great. Game downloads are reasonable.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Video calls:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Multiple people on video calls at once \u2014 no problem.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Working from home:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Cloud apps, video conferencing, file uploads all work well. Good for one person WFH.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Who Should Get nbn 50<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Families with 3-4 people<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Regular streamers (Netflix, Disney+, Stan)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Casual to moderate gamers<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One person working from home<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Typical Australian household usage<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Honest take:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> nbn 50 is the most popular speed tier in Australia for good reason. It handles everything most households do without slowdowns, and the price is reasonable.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-30079\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsbemates.com.au\/mate\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/100-1-300x300.png\" alt=\"100\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.letsbemates.com.au\/mate\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/100-1-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.letsbemates.com.au\/mate\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/100-1-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.letsbemates.com.au\/mate\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/100-1-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/www.letsbemates.com.au\/mate\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/100-1.png 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">nbn 100: Legacy Tier (FTTN\/FTTC\/FTTB Only)<\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What You Get<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Download speeds up to 100Mbps, upload speeds around 20Mbps.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Important:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> As of September 2025, nbn 100 is only available on FTTN, FTTC, and FTTB connections. If you have FTTP or HFC, you get nbn 500 instead (5x faster for the same price).<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Real-World Performance<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><b>Streaming:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Multiple 4K streams at once. Everyone in the house can stream different things without issues.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Downloads:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> A 1GB file takes about 90 seconds. A 10GB game download takes 12-15 minutes.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Gaming:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Perfect for serious gamers. Fast downloads, smooth online play, game updates finish quickly.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Video calls:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Multiple video calls happening simultaneously \u2014 no lag or quality drop.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Working from home:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Excellent for WFH. Large file uploads, cloud backups, video conferencing all run smoothly. Good for 2+ people WFH.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Who Should Get nbn 100<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">FTTN\/FTTC\/FTTB customers (this is your maximum speed)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Families with 4-6 people<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Households with multiple people working or studying from home<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Serious gamers<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Heavy streamers (4K, multiple devices)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Honest take:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> nbn 100 is good, but if you have FTTP or HFC, you should be on nbn 500 instead (5x faster for the same price). If you&#8217;re on FTTN\/FTTC and nbn 100 is too slow, check if you&#8217;re eligible for a free upgrade to FTTP.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-30073\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsbemates.com.au\/mate\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/500-300x300.png\" alt=\"500\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.letsbemates.com.au\/mate\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/500-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.letsbemates.com.au\/mate\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/500-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.letsbemates.com.au\/mate\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/500-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/www.letsbemates.com.au\/mate\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/500.png 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">nbn 500: The New Sweet Spot (FTTP\/HFC Only)<\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What You Get<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Download speeds up to 500Mbps, upload speeds up to 50Mbps.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>This tier replaced nbn 100 for FTTP and HFC customers in September 2025.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> If you had nbn 100 on FTTP\/HFC, you were automatically upgraded to nbn 500 at no extra cost \u2014 that&#8217;s 5x faster downloads and 2.5x faster uploads.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Real-World Performance<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><b>Streaming:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> As many 4K streams as you want. 10+ devices streaming simultaneously without slowdowns.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Downloads:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> A 1GB file takes about 15-20 seconds. A 10GB game download takes 2-3 minutes. A 100GB game takes about 25-30 minutes.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Gaming:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Game downloads are extremely fast. A 25GB Fortnite patch downloads in about 7 minutes (vs 36 minutes on nbn 100).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Video calls:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The entire household could be on video calls and you wouldn&#8217;t notice any impact.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Working from home:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Perfect for multiple WFH setups. Large file uploads, cloud backups, video conferencing \u2014 all run flawlessly.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Who Should Get nbn 500<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Anyone on FTTP or HFC (this is the default fast tier now)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Families with 4-8 people<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Multiple people working from home<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gamers who hate waiting for downloads<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Households with heavy streaming usage<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Content creators with moderate upload needs<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Honest take:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> nbn 500 is incredible value. It costs about the same as nbn 100 used to cost but delivers 5x the speed. If you have FTTP or HFC and you&#8217;re still on nbn 50, the upgrade to nbn 500 is only $20-30 more per month and gives you 10x the speed. For most households, nbn 500 is the &#8220;never worry about it&#8221; tier.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-30074\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsbemates.com.au\/mate\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/750-300x300.png\" alt=\"750\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.letsbemates.com.au\/mate\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/750-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.letsbemates.com.au\/mate\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/750-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.letsbemates.com.au\/mate\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/750-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/www.letsbemates.com.au\/mate\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/750.png 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">nbn 750: Superfast Speed (FTTP\/HFC Only)<\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What You Get<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Download speeds up to 750Mbps, upload speeds up to 50Mbps.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>This tier replaced nbn 250 in September 2025.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Existing nbn 250 customers were automatically upgraded to nbn 750 \u2014 that&#8217;s 3x faster downloads and 2x faster uploads at the same price.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Real-World Performance<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><b>Streaming:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Unlimited 4K streaming. You could run a small streaming service from your house.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Downloads:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> A 1GB file takes about 10-12 seconds. A 10GB game download takes 1-2 minutes. A 100GB game downloads in about 15-20 minutes.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Gaming:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Game downloads are nearly instant. Updates finish before you notice them.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Video calls:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Not relevant \u2014 even nbn 100 handles unlimited calls. nbn 750 is about raw speed.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Working from home:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Excellent for professional work. Large file uploads, video rendering, cloud syncing \u2014 everything happens fast.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Who Should Get nbn 750<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Large households (6-10 people with heavy usage)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Power users who hate waiting<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Professional content creators (video editors, photographers)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Small home businesses<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">People who regularly download or upload massive files (50GB+)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Who Shouldn&#8217;t Get nbn 750<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most people. nbn 500 is already extremely fast.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you&#8217;re not regularly moving 50GB+ files, nbn 500 is probably enough<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Honest take:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> nbn 750 is fast. Like, genuinely fast. But the jump from nbn 500 to nbn 750 is less noticeable than the jump from nbn 100 to nbn 500. For most households, nbn 500 is the better value. Get nbn 750 if you know you need it (professional work, huge household, hate waiting) \u2014 otherwise, stick with nbn 500.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-30075\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsbemates.com.au\/mate\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/1000-300x300.png\" alt=\"1000\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.letsbemates.com.au\/mate\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/1000-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.letsbemates.com.au\/mate\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/1000-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.letsbemates.com.au\/mate\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/1000-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/www.letsbemates.com.au\/mate\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/1000.png 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">nbn 1000: Ultrafast Speed (Gigabit)<\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What You Get<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Download speeds up to 1000Mbps (1Gbps), upload speeds up to 100Mbps.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Upload speed was doubled in September 2025<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> from 50Mbps to 100Mbps.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Real-World Performance<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><b>Streaming:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Literally unlimited. The internet won&#8217;t be the bottleneck for anything streaming-related.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Downloads:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> A 1GB file takes about 8-10 seconds. A 10GB game download takes 1-2 minutes. A 100GB game takes about 10-15 minutes.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Gaming:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Game downloads finish before you&#8217;ve made a cup of tea.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Video calls:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The entire street could video call from your house and you&#8217;d be fine.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Working from home:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Instant cloud syncs. Massive file uploads happen in minutes. Perfect for professional creative work or running multiple businesses from home. The 100Mbps upload (doubled from 50Mbps) makes a real difference for large file uploads.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Who Should Get nbn 1000<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Very large households (8-10+ people with heavy usage)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tech enthusiasts who want the absolute best<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Professional video production or high-end creative work<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">People who regularly move hundreds of gigabytes<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Anyone who values their time and hates waiting<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Who Shouldn&#8217;t Get nbn 1000<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most people. nbn 500 or nbn 750 is already extremely fast.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you&#8217;re not sure whether you need nbn 1000, you probably don&#8217;t<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Honest take:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> nbn 1000 is overkill for most people, but it&#8217;s amazing if you can justify the cost. The jump from nbn 750 to nbn 1000 is noticeable but not life-changing for typical use. The real value is the 100Mbps upload if you&#8217;re uploading large files regularly \u2014 that&#8217;s double nbn 500\/750&#8217;s 50Mbps upload.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-30076\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsbemates.com.au\/mate\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/2000a-300x300.png\" alt=\"2000a\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.letsbemates.com.au\/mate\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/2000a-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.letsbemates.com.au\/mate\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/2000a-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.letsbemates.com.au\/mate\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/2000a-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/www.letsbemates.com.au\/mate\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/2000a.png 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">nbn 2000: Next-Level Speed (2Gbps)<\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What You Get<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Download speeds up to 2000Mbps (2Gbps).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Upload speeds depend on your connection type:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>FTTP (Fibre to the Premises):<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Up to 200Mbps upload<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>HFC (Hybrid Fibre Coaxial):<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Up to 100Mbps upload<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is a <\/span><b>critical difference<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> if you upload large files regularly.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Real-World Performance<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><b>Streaming:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> You could run a streaming service from your house. Not relevant for residential use.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Downloads:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> A 1GB file takes about 4-5 seconds. A 10GB game download takes 40-50 seconds. A 100GB 4K movie takes about 6-8 minutes.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Gaming:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Game downloads are essentially instant. Not actually faster for online gaming (latency matters more).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Video calls:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Not relevant \u2014 even nbn 100 handles unlimited calls.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Working from home:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> This is where nbn 2000 shines for professionals:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Video editors:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Upload finished 4K projects in minutes, not hours<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Content creators:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Upload YouTube videos, livestream backups, Twitch VODs incredibly fast<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Photographers:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Sync massive RAW photo libraries to the cloud instantly<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Designers:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Upload large design files to clients without waiting<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Upload Speed: FTTP vs HFC \u2014 Why It Matters<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><b>FTTP: 2000\/200 Mbps<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">200Mbps upload means a 10GB file uploads in about 6-7 minutes<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Perfect for video editors, content creators, professional photographers<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Significantly faster cloud backups<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>HFC: 2000\/100 Mbps<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">100Mbps upload means a 10GB file uploads in about 12-13 minutes<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Still fast, but half the upload speed of FTTP<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Same upload speed as nbn 1000 on HFC<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Bottom line:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> If you need nbn 2000 for downloading (massive game libraries, 4K media collections), HFC is fine. If you need it for uploading (video production, content creation), FTTP&#8217;s 200Mbps upload is significantly better than HFC&#8217;s 100Mbps.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Who Should Get nbn 2000<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Professional video editors uploading 4K\/8K footage daily<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Full-time content creators (YouTube, Twitch streamers)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Households with 10+ people all using internet heavily<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tech enthusiasts who want the absolute bleeding edge<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">People who move hundreds of gigabytes daily<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>FTTP users who need the 200Mbps upload<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for professional work<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Who Shouldn&#8217;t Get nbn 2000<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Honestly, most people. nbn 2000 is overkill unless you:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Upload massive files regularly (50GB+ files daily)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Run a professional creative business from home<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Have genuine use cases for 2Gbps speeds<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you&#8217;re not sure whether you need nbn 2000, you probably don&#8217;t. nbn 1000 is already incredibly fast for 99% of users.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Honest take:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> nbn 2000 is a specialist speed tier for professionals and extreme power users. The download speed difference between nbn 1000 and 2000 is noticeable, but not life-changing for most tasks. The real value is the upload speed if you&#8217;re on FTTP \u2014 200Mbps upload genuinely saves hours for video editors and content creators.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Which Speed Should You Get? Quick Recommendations<\/span><\/h2>\n<table style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse;\">\n<thead>\n<tr style=\"background-color: #00b26b; color: white;\">\n<th style=\"padding: 12px; text-align: left; border: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\">Your Situation<\/th>\n<th style=\"padding: 12px; text-align: left; border: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\">Recommended Speed<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\">Single person, light usage, tight budget<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\">nbn 25<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\">Couple or small family (2-3 people)<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\">nbn 50<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\">Regular streamers, casual gamers<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\">nbn 50<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\">Family of 4-5 people<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\">nbn 500 (FTTP\/HFC) or nbn 100 (FTTN\/FTTC)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\">Working from home (1 person)<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\">nbn 50-100<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\">Multiple people WFH<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\">nbn 500 (FTTP\/HFC) or nbn 100 (FTTN\/FTTC)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\">Serious gamer<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\">nbn 500 (FTTP\/HFC) or nbn 100 (FTTN\/FTTC)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\">4K streaming on multiple devices<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\">nbn 500 (FTTP\/HFC) or nbn 100 (FTTN\/FTTC)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\">Large household (6+ people)<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\">nbn 750<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\">Content creator (video editing, uploading)<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\">nbn 750-1000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\">Power user who hates waiting<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\">nbn 750-1000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\">Professional video editor uploading 4K\/8K daily<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\">nbn 2000 (FTTP preferred for 200Mbps upload)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to Know What Speed You Need<\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Check Your Connection Type First<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><b>This is critical:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Your connection type determines which speeds are available to you.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>FTTP (Fibre to the Premises):<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Can get: nbn 25, 50, 500, 750, 1000, 2000<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cannot get: nbn 100 (automatically upgraded to nbn 500)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Best upload speeds (200Mbps on nbn 2000)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>HFC (Hybrid Fibre Coaxial):<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Can get: nbn 25, 50, 500, 750, 1000, 2000<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cannot get: nbn 100 (automatically upgraded to nbn 500)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Good upload speeds (100Mbps on nbn 2000)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>FTTN\/FTTC\/FTTB:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Can get: nbn 25, 50, 100<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cannot get: nbn 500, 750, 1000, 2000 (unless you upgrade to FTTP)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maximum speed: nbn 100\/20<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Check your connection type at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsbemates.com.au\/nbn\/\">nbnco.com.au\/connect-home\/check-your-address<\/a> before choosing a plan.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Count Your Users<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As a general rule:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1-2 people \u2192 nbn 25 or 50<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3-4 people \u2192 nbn 50 or 500<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5-6 people \u2192 nbn 500<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7-10 people \u2192 nbn 750 or 1000<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10+ people \u2192 nbn 1000 or 2000<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Think About Peak Usage<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What happens in your house during the busiest internet time (usually evenings)?<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If multiple people stream different shows while someone games \u2192 you need nbn 500+<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If everyone&#8217;s just browsing or watching one show \u2192 nbn 50 is fine<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Consider Work From Home Needs<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Working from home changes your requirements:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Video conferencing all day \u2192 nbn 50 minimum<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Large file uploads (design files, videos) \u2192 nbn 500+<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Multiple people WFH \u2192 nbn 500 minimum<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Professional video editing with 4K\/8K uploads \u2192 nbn 1000-2000 (FTTP preferred)<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to Upgrade Your nbn Speed with MATE<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Upgrading your nbn speed with MATE is straightforward:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Log into your MATE account:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Go to your account dashboard<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Select &#8216;Change Plan&#8217;:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Choose your new speed tier<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Confirm the change:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The upgrade usually happens within 24 hours<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Your new speed activates:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> No technician visit needed, no service interruption<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><b>No penalties, no fees:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Because MATE plans have no lock-in contracts, you can upgrade or downgrade anytime without exit fees or penalties.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Pro tip:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> If you&#8217;re unsure which speed you need, start with nbn 50 and upgrade if you find it too slow. It&#8217;s easier to upgrade than to realize you&#8217;re overpaying for speed you don&#8217;t use.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Can&#8217;t Get Faster Speeds? Free FTTP Upgrade Available<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you&#8217;re on FTTN or FTTC and stuck at nbn 100, you might be eligible for a <\/span><b>free upgrade to FTTP<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. This gives you access to nbn 500, 750, 1000, and 2000.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How the Free Upgrade Works<\/span><\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Check eligibility:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Go to nbnco.com.au\/residential\/upgrades and enter your address<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Order nbn 500 or faster:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> From a participating provider like MATE<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>nbn Co upgrades your connection:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> They install full fibre (FTTP) at no cost to you<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>You get faster speeds:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Once upgraded, you can access nbn 500, 750, 1000, and 2000<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><b>imeline:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Over 10 million homes were eligible by the end of 2025. If you&#8217;re eligible now, the upgrade is triggered when you order an nbn 500+ plan.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Benefits of upgrading to FTTP:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Access to nbn 500 (5x faster than nbn 100)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Access to nbn 750, 1000, and 2000<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Better upload speeds (200Mbps on nbn 2000)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">More reliable connection<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Future-proof technology<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Is It Worth Upgrading?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><b>Upgrade to FTTP if:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You&#8217;re on FTTN getting slow speeds (under 50Mbps)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You want nbn 500 or faster<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You&#8217;re planning to stay in your home long-term<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The upgrade is free (most locations now)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Maybe wait if:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your nbn 100 speed is fine for your needs<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You&#8217;re renting and might move soon<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You only use internet lightly<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For most people: If the upgrade is free and you&#8217;re eligible, do it. nbn 500 on FTTP is significantly better than nbn 100 on FTTN.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><!-- NBN Speed Tiers FAQ Section with Accordion --><\/p>\n<div class=\"faq-section\" style=\"margin-top: 60px; padding-top: 40px; border-top: 2px solid #00b26b;\">\n<h2 style=\"color: #00b26b; margin-bottom: 30px;\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n<details style=\"margin-bottom: 20px; border: 1px solid #ddd; border-radius: 5px; padding: 15px;\">\n<summary style=\"cursor: pointer; font-weight: bold; color: #00b26b; font-size: 18px;\">What happened to nbn 100 and nbn 250?<\/summary>\n<p style=\"margin-top: 15px; color: #666; line-height: 1.6;\">They were upgraded in September 2025: nbn 100 became nbn 500 for FTTP and HFC customers (5x faster), and nbn 250 became nbn 750 for FTTP and HFC customers (3x faster). If you had nbn 100 or nbn 250 on FTTP\/HFC, you were automatically upgraded at no extra cost. FTTN\/FTTC customers can still get nbn 100 (it&#8217;s their maximum speed).<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<details style=\"margin-bottom: 20px; border: 1px solid #ddd; border-radius: 5px; padding: 15px;\">\n<summary style=\"cursor: pointer; font-weight: bold; color: #00b26b; font-size: 18px;\">Can I still get nbn 100 if I have FTTP or HFC?<\/summary>\n<p style=\"margin-top: 15px; color: #666; line-height: 1.6;\">No. nbn 100 was replaced by nbn 500 for FTTP and HFC customers in September 2025. You now get nbn 500 (5x faster) for the same price nbn 100 used to cost. This is a good thing \u2014 you get much faster speeds for the same money.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<details style=\"margin-bottom: 20px; border: 1px solid #ddd; border-radius: 5px; padding: 15px;\">\n<summary style=\"cursor: pointer; font-weight: bold; color: #00b26b; font-size: 18px;\">Will I actually get the maximum speed advertised?<\/summary>\n<p style=\"margin-top: 15px; color: #666; line-height: 1.6;\">It depends on your connection type: FTTP usually delivers 95-100% of maximum speed, HFC usually delivers 90-100% of maximum speed, and FTTN varies (50-100% depending on distance from node). Your provider should tell you your estimated speed during signup.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<details style=\"margin-bottom: 20px; border: 1px solid #ddd; border-radius: 5px; padding: 15px;\">\n<summary style=\"cursor: pointer; font-weight: bold; color: #00b26b; font-size: 18px;\">Why is my WiFi slower than my nbn speed?<\/summary>\n<p style=\"margin-top: 15px; color: #666; line-height: 1.6;\">Your nbn connection might be fast, but WiFi speed depends on your modem, distance from the modem, walls, interference, and how many devices are connected. To test your true nbn speed, plug a device directly into your modem via ethernet cable.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<details style=\"margin-bottom: 20px; border: 1px solid #ddd; border-radius: 5px; padding: 15px;\">\n<summary style=\"cursor: pointer; font-weight: bold; color: #00b26b; font-size: 18px;\">Does nbn speed affect gaming lag?<\/summary>\n<p style=\"margin-top: 15px; color: #666; line-height: 1.6;\">Not much. Lag (latency\/ping) is more important than raw speed for online gaming. Even nbn 50 has enough speed for smooth online gaming. That said, faster speeds help with game downloads and updates.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<details style=\"margin-bottom: 20px; border: 1px solid #ddd; border-radius: 5px; padding: 15px;\">\n<summary style=\"cursor: pointer; font-weight: bold; color: #00b26b; font-size: 18px;\">Can I get nbn 500 on FTTN?<\/summary>\n<p style=\"margin-top: 15px; color: #666; line-height: 1.6;\">No. nbn 500 requires FTTP or HFC. FTTN maxes out at nbn 100. However, you might be eligible for a free upgrade from FTTN to FTTP, which would give you access to nbn 500. Check nbnco.com.au\/residential\/upgrades.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<details style=\"margin-bottom: 20px; border: 1px solid #ddd; border-radius: 5px; padding: 15px;\">\n<summary style=\"cursor: pointer; font-weight: bold; color: #00b26b; font-size: 18px;\">What&#8217;s the difference between download and upload speed?<\/summary>\n<p style=\"margin-top: 15px; color: #666; line-height: 1.6;\">Download speed is how fast you receive data (streaming, browsing, downloading files). Upload speed is how fast you send data (uploading files, video calls, cloud backups). Upload speed comparison: nbn 50: 20Mbps upload, nbn 100: 20Mbps upload, nbn 500: 50Mbps upload, nbn 750: 50Mbps upload, nbn 1000: 100Mbps upload, nbn 2000: FTTP 200Mbps \/ HFC 100Mbps.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<details style=\"margin-bottom: 20px; border: 1px solid #ddd; border-radius: 5px; padding: 15px;\">\n<summary style=\"cursor: pointer; font-weight: bold; color: #00b26b; font-size: 18px;\">Is nbn 500 enough for 4K streaming?<\/summary>\n<p style=\"margin-top: 15px; color: #666; line-height: 1.6;\">Yes, easily. 4K streaming needs about 25Mbps per stream. nbn 500 can handle 15-20 simultaneous 4K streams. For most households, nbn 500 is more than enough.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<details style=\"margin-bottom: 20px; border: 1px solid #ddd; border-radius: 5px; padding: 15px;\">\n<summary style=\"cursor: pointer; font-weight: bold; color: #00b26b; font-size: 18px;\">Will a faster nbn plan improve my WiFi coverage?<\/summary>\n<p style=\"margin-top: 15px; color: #666; line-height: 1.6;\">No. nbn speed and WiFi coverage are separate things. A faster nbn plan won&#8217;t extend your WiFi signal or fix dead spots. For better WiFi coverage, you need a better modem\/router or a mesh WiFi system.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<details style=\"margin-bottom: 20px; border: 1px solid #ddd; border-radius: 5px; padding: 15px;\">\n<summary style=\"cursor: pointer; font-weight: bold; color: #00b26b; font-size: 18px;\">Can I downgrade if the speed is too fast?<\/summary>\n<p style=\"margin-top: 15px; color: #666; line-height: 1.6;\">Yes. With MATE&#8217;s no-contract plans, you can downgrade to a slower (cheaper) speed anytime without penalties. If you find you&#8217;re overpaying for speed you don&#8217;t use, just switch to a lower tier.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<details style=\"margin-bottom: 20px; border: 1px solid #ddd; border-radius: 5px; padding: 15px;\">\n<summary style=\"cursor: pointer; font-weight: bold; color: #00b26b; font-size: 18px;\">What&#8217;s typical evening speed?<\/summary>\n<p style=\"margin-top: 15px; color: #666; line-height: 1.6;\">nbn providers report &#8216;typical evening speeds&#8217; \u2014 the speed you&#8217;ll actually get during the busiest time (7pm-11pm). Good providers deliver 90-100% of the maximum speed even during peak times. MATE&#8217;s typical evening speeds are consistently high because we don&#8217;t oversell our network capacity.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<details style=\"margin-bottom: 20px; border: 1px solid #ddd; border-radius: 5px; padding: 15px;\">\n<summary style=\"cursor: pointer; font-weight: bold; color: #00b26b; font-size: 18px;\">What&#8217;s the best nbn speed for a family?<\/summary>\n<p style=\"margin-top: 15px; color: #666; line-height: 1.6;\">For most families: 3-4 people: nbn 50 or nbn 500 (depending on connection type), 4-6 people: nbn 500 (if you have FTTP\/HFC), 6+ people: nbn 750. nbn 500 is the &#8216;never worry about it&#8217; speed for typical families on FTTP or HFC.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<details style=\"margin-bottom: 20px; border: 1px solid #ddd; border-radius: 5px; padding: 15px;\">\n<summary style=\"cursor: pointer; font-weight: bold; color: #00b26b; font-size: 18px;\">Is nbn 2000 worth it for content creators?<\/summary>\n<p style=\"margin-top: 15px; color: #666; line-height: 1.6;\">It depends on your connection type and how much you upload. If you have FTTP: nbn 2000&#8217;s 200Mbps upload can save hours daily if you upload 50GB+ files regularly (4K\/8K video editors, professional photographers). If you have HFC: nbn 2000&#8217;s 100Mbps upload is the same as nbn 1000 \u2014 might not justify the cost jump. If you&#8217;re primarily downloading: nbn 1000 is probably enough. For full-time professional video editors uploading multi-gigabyte projects daily, FTTP + nbn 2000 genuinely saves time. For hobbyists or occasional uploaders, nbn 750 or 1000 is usually sufficient.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<details style=\"margin-bottom: 20px; border: 1px solid #ddd; border-radius: 5px; padding: 15px;\">\n<summary style=\"cursor: pointer; font-weight: bold; color: #00b26b; font-size: 18px;\">Why does HFC have slower upload than FTTP on nbn 2000?<\/summary>\n<p style=\"margin-top: 15px; color: #666; line-height: 1.6;\">HFC uses coaxial cable (old pay TV cable) which has technical limitations on upload speeds. FTTP uses pure fibre optic cable which can handle much higher upload speeds. On slower speed tiers (nbn 500, 750), the difference is smaller (both 50Mbps upload), but on nbn 1000 and 2000, FTTP&#8217;s upload advantage is significant: nbn 1000: FTTP 100Mbps upload \/ HFC 100Mbps upload (same), nbn 2000: FTTP 200Mbps upload \/ HFC 100Mbps upload (FTTP is 2x faster).<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<details style=\"margin-bottom: 20px; border: 1px solid #ddd; border-radius: 5px; padding: 15px;\">\n<summary style=\"cursor: pointer; font-weight: bold; color: #00b26b; font-size: 18px;\">Do I need a new modem for nbn 500\/750\/1000\/2000?<\/summary>\n<p style=\"margin-top: 15px; color: #666; line-height: 1.6;\">Maybe. If your modem is more than 3-5 years old, it might not support the faster speeds. WiFi 4 (802.11n) modems: Definitely upgrade \u2014 they can&#8217;t handle speeds over 100Mbps. WiFi 5 (802.11ac) modems: Should handle nbn 500-750, might struggle with 1000+. WiFi 6 (802.11ax) or WiFi 7 modems: Handle all speeds including nbn 2000. For nbn 500 and above, a WiFi 6 modem is recommended. For nbn 2000, WiFi 7 is ideal.<span style=\"color: #333333;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/details>\n<\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ready to choose your speed? Check out <a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsbemates.com.au\/nbn\/\">MATE&#8217;s nbn plans<\/a> and pick the speed tier that fits your household. All plans have no lock-in contracts, so you can upgrade or downgrade anytime.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Want to know more about your nbn connection type? See our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsbemates.com.au\/mate\/nbn-connection-types-explained-fttp-hfc-fttn-fttc-and-fixed-wireless\/\">complete guide to nbn connection types<\/a> (FTTP, HFC, FTTN, FTTC) to understand which speeds you can get.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div>\n<div style=\"position: fixed; bottom: 10px; right: 20px; z-index: 2147483647;\" data-testid=\"notifications-container\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div style=\"position: fixed; bottom: 10px; right: 20px; z-index: 2147483647;\" data-testid=\"notifications-container\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Here is a real-world breakdown of NBN 25, 50, 100, 500, 750, 1000, and 2000 speeds including what they mean for streaming, gaming, working from home, and how many people can use them at once. 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