Australia is getting an upgrade and your home is ready, now what?<\/p>\n
National Broadband Network (nbn\u2122) project is designed to provide high-speed Internet and phone service to the entire population of Australia. Nbn\u2122 ready homes have all the kinks worked out, so the new network will work at its best.
\nnbn\u2122 takes care of giving you access to the network, but it is up to you to take the next steps and get connected. Here are seven tips to prepare your nbn\u2122 ready home for high-speed service.<\/p>\n
Sit down and consider realistically how much speed you need from the network. One TV, computer, and phone need less than five streaming smart televisions and four kids on tablet computers and smartphones.<\/p>\n
Necessary speed is something you\u2019ll need to know when assessing your options and picking a plan with a service provider. Speed is offered by nbn\u2122 in tiers:<\/p>\n
A home that connects to multiple devices, gaming and streaming services need a higher level plan like the Premium service. Someone with limited usage could get by with Standard, though.<\/p>\n
Wired networks with Category 6 cabling offer the most speed. That\u2019s the gold standard but it might not be what you have in place. Most speed tiers will be available for these connection types but there may be some variance, so it\u2019s good to know what you have before picking a plan<\/a>.<\/p>\n Best plan for 1-2 people<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n *For first 6 mths with BINGE25<\/p>\r\n Then reverts to $76\/mth<\/span>\r\n <\/div>\r\n Typical busy period download speed (7pm to 11 pm)<\/p>\r\n *Speeds may be lower on FTTN\/B, FTTC<\/span>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/a>\r\n When shopping around for internet service providers, consider things like how much bandwidth they feature in each plan and if they have good customer service. Ask friends and family which provider they use and look at reviews before making a selection. You\u2019ll also want to consider if you want a month-to-month plan or if you are willing to sign a long-term contract<\/a>.<\/p>\n Start by checking with your Internet service provider because they will provide information about the modem you need. If you already have a modem, make sure it is nbn\u2122 compatible. But if you purchased it in the last few years, it is probably already set up and ready to go.<\/p>\n
\nVarious nbn\u2122 connection types<\/a> include:<\/p>\n\n
Crikey nbn 25\/10<\/h4>\r\n
Unlimited<\/h4>\r\n
25 mbps<\/h4>\r\n
3. Find an internet service provider<\/h2>\n
4. Pick a modem<\/a><\/h2>\n