Fixed wireless NBN plans

If you live in rural or regional Australia, fixed wireless NBN can be one of the better ways to access faster internet.

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Southern Phone NBN Fixed Wireless Basic
NBN
Month-to-month
$45/mth for the first 12 months, then $59/mth. Eligibility criteria, T&Cs apply. Ends 3.2.25
  • Month-to-month
  • BYO modem or purchase for $156
Unlimited Data
Data
Unlimited Data
25Mbps
nbn™25
Speed
25Mbps
nbn™25
$45
per month
$0 setup fees, $45 min. total cost
Price
$45 per month
$0 setup fees, $45 min. total cost
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Dodo NBN25 - Fixed Wireless
NBN
Month-to-month
$48.90/mth for the first 12 months, then $68.90/mth. Eligibility criteria, T&Cs apply. Ends 28.1.25
  • Month-to-month
  • BYO modem or purchase for $99.90. Option to pay in monthly instalments.
    T&Cs apply
Unlimited Data
Data
Unlimited Data
16Mbps
nbn™25
Speed
16Mbps
nbn™25
$48.90
per month
$0 setup fees, $48.90 min. total cost
Price
$48.90 per month
$0 setup fees, $48.90 min. total cost
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Dodo NBN15 - Fixed Wireless
NBN
Month-to-month
  • Month-to-month
  • BYO modem or purchase for $99.90. Option to pay in monthly instalments.
    T&Cs apply
Unlimited Data
Data
Unlimited Data
13Mbps
Speed
13Mbps
$58.90
per month
$0 setup fees, $58.90 min. total cost
Price
$58.90 per month
$0 setup fees, $58.90 min. total cost
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Southern Phone NBN Fixed Wireless Plus
NBN
Month-to-month
$59/mth for the first 12 months, then $79/mth. Eligibility criteria, T&Cs apply. Ends 3.2.25
  • Month-to-month
  • BYO modem or purchase for $156
Unlimited Data
Data
Unlimited Data
65Mbps
nbn™75
Speed
65Mbps
nbn™75
$59
per month
$0 setup fees, $59 min. total cost
Price
$59 per month
$0 setup fees, $59 min. total cost
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Dodo NBN75 - Fixed Wireless Plus
NBN
Month-to-month
$63.90/mth for the first 12 months, then $83.90/mth. Eligibility criteria, T&Cs apply. Ends 28.1.25
  • Month-to-month
  • BYO modem or purchase for $99.90. Option to pay in monthly instalments. T&Cs apply
Unlimited Data
Data
Unlimited Data
50Mbps
nbn™75
Speed
50Mbps
nbn™75
$63.90
per month
$0 setup fees, $63.90 min. total cost
Price
$63.90 per month
$0 setup fees, $63.90 min. total cost
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AGL Fixed Wireless
NBN
Month-to-month
$49/mth for the first 6 months, then $59/mth when bundled with AGL Energy. Eligibility criteria, T&Cs apply. Ends 3.2.25
  • Month-to-month
  • BYO modem or purchase for $210
Unlimited Data
Data
Unlimited Data
25Mbps
nbn™25
Speed
25Mbps
nbn™25
$74
per month
$0 setup fees, $74 min. total cost
Price
$74 per month
$0 setup fees, $74 min. total cost
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Activ8me NBN Fixed Wireless Plus 6 months
NBN
6 Month contract
  • 6 Month contract
  • BYO modem or purchase for $139.95
Unlimited Data
Data
Unlimited Data
50Mbps
nbn™100
Speed
50Mbps
nbn™100
$74.95
per month
$0 setup fees, $449.70 min. total cost
Price
$74.95 per month
$0 setup fees, $449.70 min. total cost
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Activ8me NBN Fixed Wireless Plus 1 month
NBN
Month-to-month
  • Month-to-month
  • BYO modem or purchase for $164.95
Unlimited Data
Data
Unlimited Data
50Mbps
nbn™100
Speed
50Mbps
nbn™100
$74.95
per month
$0 setup fees, $74.95 min. total cost
Price
$74.95 per month
$0 setup fees, $74.95 min. total cost
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Activ8me NBN Fixed Wireless Home Fast 6 months
NBN
6 Month contract
  • 6 Month contract
  • BYO modem or purchase for $139.95
Unlimited Data
Data
Unlimited Data
90Mbps
nbn™250
Speed
90Mbps
nbn™250
$79.95
per month
$0 setup fees, $479.70 min. total cost
Price
$79.95 per month
$0 setup fees, $479.70 min. total cost
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Activ8me NBN Fixed Wireless Home Fast 1 month
NBN
Month-to-month
  • Month-to-month
  • BYO modem or purchase for $164.95
Unlimited Data
Data
Unlimited Data
90Mbps
nbn™250
Speed
90Mbps
nbn™250
$79.95
per month
$0 setup fees, $79.95 min. total cost
Price
$79.95 per month
$0 setup fees, $79.95 min. total cost
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What is fixed wireless NBN?

Fixed wireless NBN connects you to the internet using radio signals instead of fibre optic cables. A tower in your area will send signals to an antenna on your roof.

Households in certain rural or remote areas where fixed-line NBN isn't typically available will be able to sign up for a fixed wireless plan.

What speeds can you get on fixed wireless NBN?

There are four main speed tiers followed by the homefast and superfast plans, which are only available in select locations for now (more on that in a sec).

Speed tierMax download speedMax upload speedGreat for
NBN 1212Mbps1MbpsLight web surfers
NBN 2525Mbps5MbpsBudget-savvy household of 1-2 people
Fixed Wireless Plus100Mbps20MbpsSweet spot for the average household of 2-3 people with moderate internet use
Fixed Wireless Homefast250Mbps20MbpsInternet users with a need for speed or bigger families
Fixed Wireless Superfast400Mbps20MbpsSo you can go zoom zoom on the web even with 4+ people online

Previously, the Fixed Wireless Plus plan could only go up to 75Mbps but it has since been given a speed boost.

The NBN also introduced two new higher-speed plans in July 2024 as part of its upgrade program. These will only be accessible to households if the infrastructure around their area has been upgraded.

Not every provider is offering the faster speed tiers yet either. Out of 31 providers in our database that offer fixed wireless plans, only 12 offer speeds faster than 100Mbps such as Aussie Broadband, Swoop, More and Tangerine.

But what speeds will I actually get on fixed wireless?

We've just run you through the maximum download speeds available across each category but what you actually get might vary depending on:

  • The distance of your premises to the fixed wireless tower
  • Whether there is a clear line of sight from the premises to the tower
  • Weather conditions such as extreme heat or heavy rain
  • Network congestion (the number of households connected to the same tower and the amount of usage from these households)

Providers often display a typical evening speed on their advertised plans to show what you can expect during peak hours (7-11pm).

Some plans may not have this info if they're new to the market and haven't had enough data to support claims.

In its Measuring Broadband Performance report, the ACCC found that some customers on Fixed Wireless Plus plans experienced a significant improvement in their broadband speeds, clocking 96.7Mbps across all hours of the day in May 2024.

Which providers offer NBN fixed wireless plans?

Around 30+ internet providers in our database offer fixed wireless plans including:

Fibre NBN vs fixed wireless NBN?

There are several differences between fibre or fixed-line NBN and fixed wireless NBN:

Fibre/fixed-lineFixed wireless
ConnectionPhysical fibre optic cable runs through the premises to connect to the NBN networkUses data transmitted over radio signals to connect premises to the NBN network
ReliabilityMostly reliable as there is a direct, physical connectionSusceptible to outages due to factors such as network congestion or line of sight to the fixed wireless tower
SpeedUp to 1000Mbps if you have an FTTP or HFC connectionUp to 400Mbps with selected providers

It depends on what you're comparing it to.

As far as internet connections go, the most reliable NBN connection you can get is a fibre-optic connection, otherwise known as a fixed-line NBN.

In terms of a wireless internet connection, NBN fixed wireless is more reliable than mobile wireless.

This is because your antenna is installed to optimise signal exchange between itself and the tower, which is unlike a mobile wireless service where speeds can be affected by the number of people moving into and out of the area.

Are there any alternatives to fixed wireless NBN?

If you can't get fixed wireless NBN or you're not happy with the connection, you could consider:

  • Signing up for Elon Musk's Starlink satellite plan. It's more expensive, with prices starting at $139 a month for unlimited data and speeds ranging between 20-100Mbps. You will also need to pay an upfront cost for the equipment which costs $599. You could get refurbished hardware for $299 or rent the hardware for $19 a month.
  • Comparing home wireless broadband or mobile broadband, which uses the 4G or 5G mobile network.

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    NezzaAugust 31, 2017

    Hi I am in an nbn coverage but apparently my address is not on that nbn data base and needs to be added what does that mean

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      HaroldSeptember 4, 2017Finder

      Hi Nezza,

      Thank you for your inquiry.

      If you check your address and the nbn™ network is not available at your premises, follow the prompts to register your email address with us. You will then receive email updates on when the service is available in your area.

      I hope this information has helped.

      Cheers,
      Harold18

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