The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has released its latest Measuring Broadband Australia report, highlighting enhancements in internet speeds for Australians on NBN Co’s Fixed Wireless Plus plan. The report indicates that average download speeds during peak hours have risen from 86 Mbps in September 2024 to 93.3 Mbps in December 2024, while upload speeds increased from 8.3 Mbps to 11.5 Mbps.

ACCC Commissioner Anna Brakey noted that these upgrades have significantly improved access to faster broadband for residents in regional and remote areas. The Fixed Wireless Plus wholesale plan offers a speed inclusion of 100/20 Mbps, but the average upload speed still falls short of the wholesale plan's 20 Mbps target.

In addition to the Fixed Wireless Plus plan, NBN Co has introduced higher-speed fixed wireless plans. The report found that many of these services achieved or surpassed their wholesale plan speeds, with maximum download speeds reaching as high as 500 Mbps, a substantial increase from the previous year's speeds of under 100 Mbps.

However, the report also highlighted ongoing issues with fibre to the node connections, which accounted for 87% of underperforming NBN fixed-line connections. Consumers experiencing slow speeds or outages are encouraged to contact their broadband providers for assistance.

Performance for satellite services, including Starlink and NBN Sky Muster, remained stable, with average busy hour download speeds showing minimal fluctuations. The report marks the first time that performance data for NBN Co’s new high-speed plans has been included, reflecting the ongoing evolution of broadband services in Australia.