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NBN 12: 12Mbps download, 1Mbps upload NBN 25: 25Mbps download, 5 Mbps upload (or 10Mbps with Aussie Broadband) NBN 50: 50Mbps download, 20 Mbps upload NBN 75 (Aussie Broadband only): 75Mbps download, 20Mbps upload NBN 100/20: 100Mbps download, 20Mbps upload NBN 100/40 (Superloop, MyRepublic, Aussie Broadband, Pennytel, Exetel, Mate): 100Mbps download, 40Mbps upload NBN 250: 250Mbps download, 25 Mbps upload NBN 500 (Superloop, Vodafone, Exetel): 500Mbps download, 50Mbps upload NBN 1000: 990Mbps download, 50Mbps upload
Regardless of whether you’re with Exetel or another NBN provider, maximum attainable download and upload speeds will vary based on your NBN plan. Also note that only those living in from what a provider self-reports as its expected typical evening download speeds. Additionally, only Fibre-to-the-Premises (FTTP) homes or select Hybrid Fibre Coaxial (HFC) abodes can sign up for NBN speed tiers above NBN 100. For comparison, check out a daily updating list of the most popular Exetel internet plans from our comparison engine. For a better idea of how common internet tasks improve with faster download and upload speed, the table below is worth a look:
