Fastest NBN providers in Australia to match your need for speed

Which internet provider is the fastest?

Every quarter, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) speed tests NBN connections from the top providers in Australia. It measures speeds for all hours of the day including the crucial peak period (7–11pm) when most people are online.

• How doest the ACCC test providers?

  The ACCC Measuring Broadband report results come from around a month-long test period.

  For its most recent report in March 2025, the testing period took place between 1 December and 31 December 2024. Around 252,572 download speed tests were performed across 1,172 fixed-line NBN services that offered download speeds of up to 500Mbps.

  Users attained an average download performance of 101.7% of plan speed during all hours. This decreased to 101.1% during busy hours (between 7pm and 11pm), when networks tend to experience higher online activity.

  These results are almost the same as the previous quarterly report (December 2024), where the corresponding figures were 101.6% of plan speed during all hours and 100.9% during busy hours.

What's changed in the latest ACCC report?

The biggest change in this report is Telstra and TPG each moving up a spot to second and third place. Dodo and iPrimus have slipped to fourth and fifth (listed separately for clarity but still joint fourth).

Below is the historical data for providers that ranked among the top five in the ACCC broadband performance reports at different points in time.

Launtel wasn’t included before 2022 and is absent from the latest report for the first time since then. Leaptel was added in March 2024, and TPG joined in December 2024.

"After struggling with slow NBN speeds for months, I decided to switch to Exetel after seeing their consistent high results in the ACCC Broadband Report. Turns out they've topped the report for a reason - after switching, I was no longer buffering on video calls, and my internet speed test results were close to the advertised typical download speed."

Michelle Kwong

Publisher

Is the fastest NBN provider also the best?

Not necessarily. While having a fast and reliable connection will be a factor to consider when choosing an NBN plan, there are other things to factor in such as price, data limits, added extras and more.

You can check out our roundup of the best NBN plans to see which providers are making the cut.

Otherwise, if it's speed reliability that you're after, the ACCC's quarterly report is about as official as you can get for a seal of approval. We've broken down the 5 top-performing providers from the December 2024 report to see what they offer.

Australia's fastest internet providers

1. Exetel

Exetel has a bunch of things for it such as:

• Speed boosts available on the majority of its plans. With this feature, you'll get 5 Speed Upgrade Days every month.
• You can BYO modem or purchase one for $170.
• You can bundle NBN with other Exetel services such as a SIM-only plan or a home phone plan and get up to $15 off your monthly broadband bill.
• It won Best Budget NBN Provider in the 2024 Finder Product Awards.

2. Telstra

Telstra's NBN plans come with a bunch of perks such as:

• Access to Telstra Plus for discounted movie, sports and concert tickets, plus the option to earn points to spend towards rewards.
• A free home phone line at no extra cost, which includes unlimited calls to Australian local and standard lines.
• Telstra Smart Modem with 4G backup will be included in your plan. If you leave before 24 months, simply return the modem to avoid a $200 non-return fee.

3. TPG

Signing up with TPG means:

• You'll have access to mobile and internet bundling discounts.
• Signing up with an award-winning provider. TPG won Best NBN Provider - Everyday Use Speeds at the 2024 Finder Product Awards. It was also highly commended in the NBN Provider of the Year category.

4. Dodo

Dodo's NBN plans feature:

• You can bring your own modem or get one from Dodo for $79.90 until 29 April 2025 (then $99.90). Either way, it’s priced below the average modem cost in our database.
• You can bundle internet and energy and save up to $10 a month on your NBN bill.

5. iPrimus

iPrimus's plans come with:

• A free modem when you stay connected for 18 months. If you leave early you'll need to pay off the remaining cost of the device.
• You can bundle mobile and internet with iPrimus to get a discount on your phone bill.

Find the fastest NBN plans in your suburb

If you want a faster and more reliable NBN experience, you can easily find what's available at your location by popping in your address below.

Always remember, the type of NBN connection at your property plays a big role in determining your internet speed and reliability - it's not just about the provider you choose.

Frequently asked questions

• Who is the fastest NBN provider in Australia?

  According to the latest Measuring Broadband Australia report from March 2025, the fastest internet provider in Australia is Exetel because of its speed reliability during peak hours (7-11pm).

  It achieved 104% of its advertised maximum speeds during during the busiest times.

• Which NBN provider is the best in Australia?

  The best NBN provider will depend on what you're after in terms of speed, price and plan features. You can find our top picks for the best NBN plans in Australia in our guide.

• What is the fastest NBN plan in Australia?

  The fastest NBN speed tier in Australia is NBN 1000, also known as "Ultrafast". This would mostly suit small businesses, but of course your household could very well have a need for the fastest speeds available so choose what works best for you.

  You can also read our guide on choosing the right NBN speed tier.

• Is there faster internet than NBN?

  There is currently no other internet plan in Australia that offers faster speeds than an NBN 1000 plan.

  Your best alternative to the NBN for fast speeds would be a 5G home internet plan. You can expect busy period speeds of up to 300Mbps on uncapped plans.

  • Keep in mind that 5G coverage isn't widely available in Australia yet so you may not be able to access it until it's rolled out in your location.

• Can you get 1000Mbps in Australia?

  Yes, you can get 1000Mbps speeds in Australia, but it depends on where you are, what kind of connection you have, and which provider you go with.

  Some areas with FTTP (Fibre to the Premises) or HFC (Hybrid Fibre Coaxial) connections can access NBN 1000 (Ultrafast) plans, offering speeds up to 1000Mbps.

  There are also 5G home internet plans capable of delivering 1Gbps speeds, though availability varies and typical evening speeds (7-11pm) go up to 300Mbps.

• What is the maximum speed available on the NBN?

  The fastest NBN plan offers download speeds up to 1000Mbps (1Gbps), but you’ll need an FTTP (Fibre to the Premises) or HFC (Hybrid Fibre-Coaxial) connection to get these speeds.

Written by

Mariam Gabaji

Senior Utilities Editor & Tech Expert

Mariam Gabaji is a journalist with 13 years of experience, specialising in consumer topics like mobile services and energy costs. Her work appears in the ABC, Yahoo Finance, 9News, The Guardian, SBS, 7News, A Current Affair and Money Magazine. Mariam holds a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism and was a finalist for the 2024 IT Journalism Award for Best Telecommunications Journalist. See full bio

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