Need for internet speed? Superloop, Optus ranked fastest in latest report
Ookla's Speedtest Connectivity Report shows Superloop and Optus dominating rankings for the fastest mobile network and internet speeds in the first half of the year.
Key takeaways
- Optus was the fastest mobile network provider in Australia including for 5G. It recorded a median 5G download speed of 230.52Mbps, and an upload speed of 12.6Mbps.
- Superloop was the fastest ISP in Australia with a speed score of 125.23. It also offered the best video streaming and gaming experiences and is running some fab Black Friday deals.
- Among the major cities in Australia, Adelaide recorded the fastest median mobile download speed of 125.79Mbps.
- Sydney outpaced the other cities to record the fastest median download speed of 67.29Mbps across all fixed internet networks.
- Ookla's results are based on millions of daily consumer-initiated tests taken on Speedtest.
Superloop fastest in Australia (and it's got some great deals going right now)
Before diving into the deals, let's see how Superloop compares to other internet providers in Australia.
As you can see from the graph, Aussie Broadband and Starlink trail in the second and third spots.
Superloop's Black Friday deals
If Ookla's report has you considering Superloop then now's the perfect time to switch and save as it's running 12-month discounts on NBN for Black Friday.
The offers are on until 8 December 2024. You'll need to enter BLACK-FRIDAY at checkout to claim a 12-month discount.
| Plan | Price | Total savings | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Superloop NBN Family | $69 a month for the first 12 months, then $89 a month ongoing | $240 over 12 months | |
| Superloop NBN Power Home | $73 a month for the first 12 months, then $95 a month ongoing | $264 over 12 months | |
| Superloop NBN Superfast | $79 a month for the first 12 months, then $99 a month ongoing | $240 over 12 months | |
| Superloop NBN Lightspeed | $89 a month for the first 12 months, then $109 a month ongoing | $240 over 12 months |
Optus outranks competition for fastest mobile internet speeds
Optus was the fastest mobile network provider followed by Telstra and Vodafone as you can see from the graph.
Check out Optus's mobile plans if you're not vibing with your existing provider's mobile network speeds.
Alternatively, have a look at our roundup of the best mobile plans on the Optus network for more options.
We've rounded up the best Black Friday NBN deals so you can start saving on your internet plan before the end of the year.