Fixed Wireless has been upgraded, here’s what it means for you!

Home & Business Internet Blog | MATE | 26 July 2024

Unleashing access to faster speeds, now and into the future

Hey there! nbn have been working behind the scenes to upgrade the Fixed Wireless network with enhancements designed to give more homes and businesses in regional Australia access to even better internet!

What does this mean? Well, this means even faster and more reliable internet for over 700,000 premises in regional areas. With these upgrades, you can expect less congestion and higher speeds during evening periods. Plus, new high-speed Fixed Wireless plans are now available with MATE, giving you even more options to stay connected!

nbn Fixed Wireless – Installation process

Getting connected via Fixed Wireless with MATE is a breeze! Search your address on our website to see what nbn plans your address is eligible for or give us a call on 13 14 13 to speak with one of our Aussie-based team!

If you are living in a new property, or a property connecting to the nbn network for the first time; in most cases, you can be connected within 28 days of placing an order with us at MATE. The standard installation process involves an approved nbn technician coming to your home to set everything up.

If your location needs a bit more work, there’s also a non-standard installation process to make sure you’re covered. You can find out more about the installation process here.

MATE Fixed Wireless plans – Performance and speed

Wondering about speeds? MATE offers the following Fixed Wireless nbn plans for eligible addresses:

🛜 No Dramas Wireless | (based on nbn Fixed Wireless Plus – recently upgraded for better speeds)
nbn Fixed Wireless service that can perform to a maximum of 100Mbps download and 20Mbps upload. This plan is currently accessible to all residents on nbn Fixed Wireless technology and offers typical busy period speeds (7pm – 11pm) of 48Mbps download and 8Mbps upload.

🌐 No Worries Wireless | (based on nbn Fixed Wireless Home Fast – NEW)
nbn Fixed Wireless service that can perform to a maximum of 200-250Mbps download and 10-20Mbps upload. Available to approximately 90% of the upgraded Fixed Wireless coverage area and offers typical busy period speeds (7pm – 11pm) of 90Mbps download and 8Mbps upload.

📡 Fair Dinkum Wireless | (based on nbn Fixed Wireless Superfast – NEW)
nbn Fixed Wireless service that can perform to a maximum of 400Mbps download and 8-10Mbps upload. Available to approximately 80% of the upgraded Fixed Wireless coverage area and offers typical busy period speeds (7pm – 11pm) of 95Mbps download and 10Mbps upload.

For plan pricing, please see this page.

But like any tech, it can vary. Factors like your distance from the tower, the number of users online, and even the weather can affect performance. For more information about speeds and other variables, click here.

Why wait? Make the switch to MATE!

Heard enough? Ready to make the switch to MATE? Give us a call at 13 14 13 to speak with our sales team or head to our website to start your seamless internet experience.