Compare Internet Plans and Providers in Sunshine Coast QLD 4560

The peri-urban paradise known as the Sunshine Coast is bounding with both natural and human-made beauties, such as the Pelican Waters to the tantalising restaurants at the original Eumundi Markets. Thankfully, whether you’re on the coast or the hinterland, you can also find a solid supply of internet service providers!

The Sunshine Coast has all the major Australian internet service providers with varying offers and deals. To find the right home internet plans, there are three things you need to consider: price, speed, and connection. 

While it’s always tempting to go with the lowest costing plans, there are some perks that may not be available with these offers as compared to the more expensive ones. So in order to get the best value for money, look into your previous internet bill and find out how much data you actually consume, how many devices are connected, and what activities you engaged in online.

If you’re a light internet user and only have one to two household members, a plan with 12Mbps speed may be sufficient for you. For moderate users, a plan with 25Mbps can definitely cater to your needs. However, if you’re a heavy user and have over four household members, you may want to look into plans that have 100Mbps internet speed or more.

If your number one priority is saving money on your internet, Sunshine Coast internet providers offer some of the cheapest internet plans in the country. Just because you are a little short on the budget, it doesn’t mean that you won’t be able to enjoy a reliable connection at home.

Here are some of the most popular internet plans on the cheap side in Sunshine Coast. Do remember to read the fine line though. There may be some perks available on the more expensive plans that are not included in the cheaper ones. There may also be some speed allocation issues and data caps.

With NBN now available in Sunshine Coast, residents now have access to the fastest internet speed there is in Australia. NBN has definitely come a long way and some users can now avail plans on fast speed tiers: NBN 100, NBN 250 (Superfast) and NBN 1000 (Ultrafast).

Internet Provider	Fastest Internet Speed
	100Mbps	See Belong Plans
	100Mbps	See Dodo Plans
	100Mbps, 250Mbps, 1000Mbps	See Uniti Wireless Plans
	100Mbps, 250Mbps	See Optus Plans
	100Mbps, 250Mbps, 1000Mbps	See Aussie Broadband Plans

However, do note that some of these plans may not be available in some areas. Connection types available in your area do play a factor in the speed tiers you can purchase. Unfortunately, consumers do not have the freedom to choose the connection type they want for their homes. 

While Fibre optic cable is the best choice because the internet signal strength does not weaken even when travelling a long distance, a weak point of NBN, however, is not all connection types are pure fibre. There’s copper cable involved in some connections (specifically FTTN). As a signal travels through the copper cable it weakens, so in general, the longer this distance, the more your connection speed drops.

5G is here! With a maximum download speed of 20Gbps, it’s an upgrade from its predecessor and has lesser latency issues. However, the exact speeds of an individual user will still depend on how the network has been configured, devices connected, and if their device is 5G compatible. If you’re not near any 5G coverage yet, don’t worry, you likely soon will be!

While 5G networks possess speeds that can compete with wired broadband, there are several reasons why 5G won’t replace fibre and copper cables just yet. When it comes to connecting desktops or laptops to a network, there may be several factors to consider like device compatibility, security, and service coverage and flexibility. Therefore, if a wired connection is available in your area, better take advantage of it and use a 5G connection when you need it.

NBN™ rollout in Sunshine is now complete! But not all areas are NBN™ ready. To check if your location is connected to the NBN™, you can use the official rollout map or simply type your postcode into our comparison tool above. This should show you the available NBN™ plans and connection types available in Sunshine Coast.

Finding a good value NBN connection should be easy for residents of Sunshine Coast especially that almost every provider offers them. There are over 80 NBN™ broadband plans available throughout Sunshine Coast’s suburbs so if you’re ready to make the switch, you can use Compare Broadband’s comparison tool to shop around. Or call us up and our friendly experts are here to help.

NBN does offer faster internet speeds, but it’s not perfect. There are still unavoidable reasons why you’re experiencing a slower connection than what you initially signed up for. As mentioned earlier, the connection type available in your area can affect the speed of your network. 

When it comes to comparing NBN plans, you need the right speed for you and your household. There's no point paying for a plan that has everyone complaining about it not being fast enough. Below is a guide on each NBN speed tier.

The right speed tier for you depends on how many people live in your household and what you're planning to do online. For homes with 1-2 members, NBN25 plans may be sufficient for light internet use including standard video streaming (e.g. YouTube) and gaming. For households with 2-3 members, with medium to heavy users like HD video streaming, gaming and remote work, NBN50 plans should cut the deal.

If you need any more information on Sunshine Coast internet, you can get in touch with us on 1300 106 571. Compare Broadband is a free internet comparison service to all Australian homes, and we’ve been independently rated 5 stars by our customers with a Trust Pilot score of 4.8 out of 5, so don’t hesitate to talk to one of our helpful broadband consultants!