nbn® 1000 plans: Compare gigabit internet in Australia
Get the fastest nbn® connection available! Compare nbn® 1000 plans and deals in your area.
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Hayley Griffinnbn® 1000 plans are the gigabit tier of the nbn®, with wholesale speeds close to 1000 Mbps down and 100 Mbps up. You need a full-fibre (FTTP) or HFC connection to get one. Most homes don't need this much speed, but big households and heavy downloaders will feel the difference.
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What is an nbn® 1000 plan and can I get one? An nbn® 1000 plan uses NBN Co's Home Ultrafast tier, with wholesale download speeds close to 1000 Mbps and uploads of 100 Mbps. It's only available on FTTP and HFC connections, and HFC is subject to service qualification. Upload on this tier doubled from 50 to 100 Mbps in September 2025. Some providers also sell 1000/400 plans on FTTP. Typical evening speeds sit below 1000 Mbps, so compare each plan's published figure (NBN Co 2025a; NBN Co 2026a). |
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Hayley GriffinCan I get nbn® 1000 at my address?
You can get 1000 Mbps nbn® plans if your home uses FTTP (fibre to the premises) or HFC (hybrid fibre coaxial). It isn't available on any other connection type (NBN Co 2026a).
Not sure what you have? Our guide to nbn® connection types shows you how to check.
| Connection type | Can you get nbn® 1000? | Your next step |
|---|---|---|
| FTTP | Yes, including 1000/400 plans from some providers | Compare gigabit plans at your address |
| HFC | Yes, subject to service qualification | Compare 1000/100 plans (1000/400 is not sold on HFC) |
| FTTN or FTTC | Not yet | Check if you can get a free fibre upgrade |
| FTTB, Fixed Wireless or Satellite | No | Compare the fastest tier your connection supports |
If you're on FTTN or FTTC, a full-fibre upgrade is your way in:
- NBN Co expects more than 99% of the roughly 600,000 remaining FTTN premises to have access to an FTTP upgrade by December 2030 (NBN Co 2026b).
- FTTC homes no longer need to order a high-speed plan to upgrade (NBN Co 2026c).
- NBN Co also plans targeted upgrades for around 130,000 selected homes, with notifications from July 2027 (NBN Co 2026d).
Check if your address is FTTP-eligible, or call 1300 764 000 for a free consultation.
nbn® 1000 speeds: Download and upload
nbn® 1000 gives you wholesale download speeds close to 1000 Mbps and 100 Mbps upload. NBN Co says actual wholesale speeds on this tier will be less than 1 Gbps, because of equipment and network limits (NBN Co 2026a).
That's why every provider publishes a typical evening speed (7pm to 11pm). For nbn® 1000 plans from the providers we compare, these range from about 650 Mbps to 875 Mbps, as at October 2026. The provider table below has the figure for each plan.
Your own equipment matters too. To get close to gigabit speeds, you'll need:
- A modem router with a gigabit (1 Gbps or faster) internet port
- Wi-Fi 6 or newer, or an Ethernet cable for the devices that need full speed
- Laptops, consoles and TVs that can handle those speeds
Many providers include a suitable router with their fastest plans. See which nbn® plans come with a free modem.
nbn® 1000/100 vs 1000/400 upload plans
Most nbn® 1000 plans now come with 100 Mbps upload. NBN Co doubled upload on its Ultrafast tier from 50 Mbps to 100 Mbps in September 2025 (NBN Co 2025a). You may still see some gigabit plans listed as 1000/50, which was the standard before that change. A few providers also sell 1000/400 plans to FTTP homes, built for people who send big files out, not just pull them in.
| Plan | Upload speed | Connection | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1000/100 | 100 Mbps | FTTP and HFC | Big households, gamers and 4K streaming |
| 1000/400 | 400 Mbps | FTTP only, selected providers | Video creators, photographers, large cloud backups and home servers |
Uploading a 10 GB video takes about 13 minutes at 100 Mbps and about 3.5 minutes at 400 Mbps. If you upload large files every week, 1000/400 is worth a look. If you mostly stream and download, 1000/100 is plenty.
Who needs a gigabit nbn® plan
Most households don't. NBN Co expects nbn® 500 to become the most popular plan (NBN Co 2025a), and 500 Mbps handles several people streaming in 4K, gaming and working from home at once. The cheapest nbn® 1000 plans may not always offer the best value.
The most important thing to do when looking for nbn® gigabit plans is to look at overall cost, what the provider offers and whether it matches your needs.
nbn® 1000 makes sense if:
- Five or more people use the internet heavily at the same time
- You download big games or files often and want them done in minutes
- Someone works from home with large uploads, such as video or design files
- You want room to grow, since average home data use rose from 460 GB to 508 GB a month in a year (NBN Co 2025a)
Working from home or running a small business from home? We can set you up on a residential gigabit plan, as long as you're happy that it's a plan for residential use.
Gamers, take note: gigabit speed shortens downloads, but it won't lower your ping. Compare nbn® plans for gaming to see what matters for online play. Still unsure? Work out what nbn® speed you need first.
nbn® 1000 vs nbn® 500 and nbn® 2000
nbn® 500 suits most busy homes, nbn® 1000 suits power users, and nbn® 2000 is the fastest plan you can buy today. Gigabit internet plans are great for remote workers and big families!
| Task | nbn® 500 (500/50) | nbn® 1000 (1000/100) | nbn® 2000 (2000/200) |
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| Download a 50 GB game | About 13 minutes | About 7 minutes | About 3.5 minutes |
| Download a 20 GB 4K movie | About 5.5 minutes | About 3 minutes | About 1.5 minutes |
| Upload a 10 GB video | About 27 minutes | About 13 minutes | About 7 minutes |
| Connection types | FTTP and HFC | FTTP and HFC | FTTP (2000/200) and HFC (2000/100) |
Times are worked out at full wholesale speed, so real-world times will be longer.
If 500 Mbps already keeps up with your household, a gigabit plan won't change much day to day, so compare nbn® 500 plans first. If you want the top speed, nbn® 2000 Hyperfast plans reach 2000/200 Mbps on FTTP and 2000/100 Mbps on HFC (NBN Co 2025a).
Best nbn® 1000 plans by provider
Six of the providers we compare sell an nbn® 1000 plan. The biggest difference between them is the typical evening speed, which ranges from about 650 Mbps to 875 Mbps. Here's how they compare, as of October 2026:
| Provider and plan | Speed tier | Typical evening speed (down/up) | Connection | Worth knowing |
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| Aussie Broadband: Ultrafast fibre | 1000/100 | 875/92 Mbps | FTTC and HFC | Highest evening download speeds in the group |
| Aussie Broadband: Ultrafast pro | 1000/400 | 875/339 Mbps | FTTP only | The only 1000/400 plan here, for big uploaders |
| Superloop: Lightspeed | 1000/100 | 860/85 Mbps | FTTP and HFC | Free modem option, including an eero 7 Wi-Fi 7 router |
| Optus: Ultrafast | 1000/100 | 820/85 Mbps | FTTP and select HFC | Third-highest evening download in this group |
| Tangerine: UltraSpeedy | 1000/100 | 700/85 Mbps | FTTP and some HFC | Lower evening download than the top three |
| More Telecom: Ultrafast | 1000/100 | 700/85 Mbps | FTTP and HFC | Same evening speed as Tangerine |
| iPrimus: Home Ultrafast | 1000 tier | 650/42 Mbps | Check at your address | Lowest evening speeds of the group |
Sources: provider plan pages and critical information summaries (Aussie Broadband 2026a; Aussie Broadband 2026b; Superloop 2026; Optus 2026; Tangerine 2026; More 2026; iPrimus 2026). Dodo's fastest plan is currently 700 Mbps, so it isn't listed.
Speed isn't the only thing to weigh. Before you choose, check:
- The typical evening speed, not the tier name, because that's what you'll get at the busiest time of day
- Whether a modem is included, and if it has a gigabit port and Wi-Fi 6 or newer
- Customer reviews on Google Reviews, Trustpilot and Productreview, to see how each provider handles support
Comparing is free. Prices are the same as going direct to the provider, and there are no mark-ups or additional fees. Read how Compare Broadband works.
Telstra also sells a gigabit plan. We don't compare Telstra plans, but if you're weighing one up, call us on 1300 764 000 and we'll show you gigabit alternatives at your address.
Beyond gigabit: What NBN Co is testing next
NBN Co has already trialled speeds well above 1000 Mbps on its fibre, HFC and Fixed Wireless networks. None of these speeds are for sale yet.
| Network | Trial result | When | Status |
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| FTTP | 83 GBPs wholesale download using Nokia's 100G PON prototype | April 2024 | Demonstration only, no product announed (NBN Co 2024a) |
| HFC | 8.7 GBPs down and 1.5 GBPs up using DOCSIS 4.0 | October 2024 | Field trial, aimed at faster products into the 2030s (NBN Co 2024b) |
| Fixed Wireless | Over 1 Gbps down and 100 Mbps up at about 10 km using 5G mmWave | February 2025 | Still in testing, not available at scale (NBN Co 2025b) |
For now, nbn® 2000 is the fastest plan you can buy. If you're on cable, read what's changing with nbn® HFC upgrades.
How to compare nbn® 1000 plans
- Check your connection type. FTTP or HFC means you can get nbn® 1000.
- Choose your upload: 1000/100 suits most homes, while 1000/400 suits big uploaders on FTTP.
- Compare typical evening speeds, not the tier name.
- Check the router has a gigabit port and Wi-Fi 6 or newer.
- Compare plans available at your address.
Ready to choose? Compare FTTP and gigabit nbn® plans at your address.
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Hayley Griffin Content Lead Hayley draws on over ten years of experience in technology, internet, and communications fields. Her experience spans across global clients, offering expertise on about the nbn, internet plans and hardware challenges facing Australian households, businesses and consumers. Read full bio |
References
- Aussie Broadband (2026a) Critical Information Summary: Residential highest speed nbn plans. Aussie Broadband. https://assets.aussiebroadband.com.au/web/assets/legal/cis/abb-resi-highest-nbn-cis.pdf
- Aussie Broadband (2026b) nbn plans. Aussie Broadband. https://www.aussiebroadband.com.au/internet/nbn-plans/
- iPrimus (2026) nbn plans. iPrimus. https://www.iprimus.com.au/nbn/
- More (2026) nbn plans. More Telecom. https://www.more.com.au/personal/nbn-plans
- NBN Co (2024a) World-first: 100 gigabit technology demonstrated on live nbn network, 17 April 2024. National Broadband Network Co Ltd. https://www.nbnco.com.au/corporate-information/media-centre/media-statements/world-first-100-gigabit-technology-demonstrated-on-live-nbn-network
- NBN Co (2024b) Fibre-like higher speeds demonstrated on nbn HFC network, 15 October 2024. National Broadband Network Co Ltd. https://www.nbnco.com.au/corporate-information/media-centre/media-statements/fibre-like-higher-speeds-demonstrated-nbn-hfc-network
- NBN Co (2025a) nbn's biggest internet upgrade: faster speeds for more Australian homes and businesses, 16 September 2025. National Broadband Network Co Ltd. https://www.nbnco.com.au/corporate-information/media-centre/media-statements/faster-speeds-for-more-australian-homes-and-businesses
- NBN Co (2025b) nbn and Ericsson achieve gigabit speeds in long-range fixed wireless trials, 26 February 2025. National Broadband Network Co Ltd. https://www.nbnco.com.au/corporate-information/media-centre/media-statements/nbn-ericsson-achieve-gigabit-speeds-in-long-range-fixed-wireless-trials
- NBN Co (2026a) nbn residential wholesale speed plans. National Broadband Network Co Ltd. https://www.nbnco.com.au/residential/speed-plans
- NBN Co (2026b) More Australian homes and businesses to benefit from full-fibre upgrades, 3 September 2026. National Broadband Network Co Ltd. https://www.nbnco.com.au/corporate-information/media-centre/media-statements/More-Australian-homes-and-businesses-to-benefit-from-full-fibre-upgrades
- NBN Co (2026c) nbn removes high speed requirement to upgrade from Fibre to the Curb, 1 July 2026. National Broadband Network Co Ltd. https://www.nbnco.com.au/corporate-information/media-centre/media-statements/nbn-removes-high-speed-requirement-to-upgrade-from-Fibre-to-the-Curb
- NBN Co (2026d) nbn planning limited targeted fibre upgrades to improve customer experience and strengthen network resilience, 22 April 2026. National Broadband Network Co Ltd. https://www.nbnco.com.au/corporate-information/media-centre/media-statements/nbn-planning-limited-targeted-fibre-upgrades
- Optus (2026) nbn home internet plans. Optus. https://www.optus.com.au/internet/nbn
- Superloop (2026) nbn plans. Superloop. https://www.superloop.com/internet/nbn/
- Tangerine (2026) Critical Information Summary: nbn plans, 28 May 2026. Tangerine Telecom. https://www.tangerine.com.au/storage/CIS/Current%20CIS/nbn/July2026/2026.05.28%20CIS-Tangerine1-Current.pdf
FAQs
Is nbn® 1000 worth it?
For most households, no. nbn® 100 or 250 is more than sufficient. nbn® 1000 suits power users with 6 or more heavy simultaneous users or professional content creation workflows.
Do I need an Ultrafast nbn® 1000 plan?
Only if your household has over 5 users online at once with high bandwidth needs, or you do pro content creation. As gigabit pricing becomes more competitive, the case for upgrading grows for large households on FTTP connections.
How do I get an nbn® 1000 connection?
You need FTTP or HFC at your address. Check your eligibility using our plan checker, then compare providers offering nbn® 1000 plans. Not all ISPs offer gigabit plans.
How much do nbn® 1000 plans cost?
Pricing varies by provider and upload speed variant. Some providers offer competitive gigabit pricing that brings the cost closer to nbn® 500. Compare plans to find current pricing at your address.
Where is nbn® 1000 available?
nbn® 1000 is available on FTTP and HFC connections. As the FTTP upgrade program rolls out, more addresses are becoming eligible. Check your address availability.
What can I do with gigabit internet?
At 1000 Mbps, you can stream 4K on every screen in the house. You can download a 50 GB game in about 7 minutes. Users can also upload large video projects in minutes, not hours (on 1000/400).
You can support a fully connected home with no bandwidth fights - a relief!
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