Around 64% of Australian households are using an outdated router, and it could be dragging down their NBN speeds. That's according to a recent report from Opensignal, an independent company that analyses internet and mobile networks around the world.
The report found that most connections rely on routers with older Wi-Fi standards, technology that's between 13 and 23 years old. These routers simply weren't built for today's faster plans, like NBN 500.
Time to upgrade? Here's where to start.
We keep a close eye on the telco market, and with 79% of surveyed users not having switched their internet plan in two or more years*, there's a good chance you're missing out. So we've picked two plans that give you:
- A great price
- A FREE modem when you stay for 24 months
SOURCES
1. Opensignal. "Fixed Broadband Experience." August 2026
*WhistleOut onsite survey, 'NBN: When did you switch / have you thought about it', n=647
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