When the NBN speed upgrades arrived in September, one of the biggest talking points was undoubtedly the arrival of the new NBN 2000 speed tier. For years, the fastest internet plan available to Australians has been 1Gbps, so doubling the theoretical top speed overnight was cause for celebration.
However, as expected due to its infancy, there was not enough real-world data at launch to allow Internet Service Providers (ISPs) to advertise a typical nightly speed. For reference, that is the download and upload speed you can realistically expect to achieve it during the hours of 7 pm to 11 pm, when most people use the network.
That’s all changed for one of our most recommended providers, as Superloop now quotes a staggering 1.7Gbps typical nightly download speed on its Hyperspeed plan. What’s more, you can experience these incredibly fast speeds for a very reasonable price of AU$145 per month.
That speed is basically in line with the nightly speeds Superloop promises for its NBN 1000 plan, which is 860Mbps; multiply it by two and you get 1720 Mbps.
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As with all 100+ Mbps plans, you’ll need a specific connection type, either fiber to the premises (FTTP) or hybrid fiber coaxial (HFC), to enroll in this plan. Upload speeds also vary for each, with up to 200Mbps possible on an FTTP connection and up to 100Mbps on HFC (Superloop’s upload TES for HFC connections is 85Mbps).
Secondly, regardless of connection type, you will also need one of NBN Co’s new Network Termination Device (NTD) boxes installed at your premises. Superloop will take care of this by booking an appointment for a technician to visit your address and perform the necessary update.
While you wait for the visit, you can select an NBN 500 or NBN 1000 plan to connect temporarily, paying only the corresponding amount for either of them. Once the new NTD has been installed, Superloop says it will be up and running with its new ultra-fast NBN plan in 4 hours.
To make the most of your wonderful new Internet service, you’ll probably need a new modem-router that can confidently handle faster speeds. Fortunately, Superloop will optionally provide you with an Amazon eero 7 for free as long as you stay connected for 36 months.
You also have the option to add extender nodes to create a larger mesh Wi-Fi system around your home. An additional extender costs AU$199 outright, or for even larger homes you can get two for $359; Both options can also be paid in installments from AU$10p/m over 24 months.
All in all, its combination of high nighttime speeds and super competitive pricing makes Superloop’s Hyperspeed plan really attractive. If the prospect of multi-gigabit speeds sounds ideal to you, then it’s hands down the best deal in our opinion.
That said, if your household downloading needs are a little more modest, we recommend checking out the best NBN 500 plans for their unmatched combination of speed and value. The Exetel One plan powered by Superloop happens to be our top pick and costs just $80 per month rolling.
