Compare Broadband Plans in WA

5G is the emerging cellular technology that’s set to take over 4G; it may also very possibly take over most forms of home broadband, including the NBN, because 5G offers speeds so quick that you’ll be able to use your 5G service to connect several devices simultaneously and store a ridiculous amount of HD videos while still hitting amazing download speeds on your phone. The 5G Australia boom is expected to hit big later in 2020, once they have finished constructing the 5G towers. 

In the meantime, an early Australia 5G roll out has commenced, and you will be able to find some Western Australia 5G coverage in select areas. At the time of writing, you should be able to get limited Telstra 5G reception in Perth in Busselton, and limited Optus 5G reception in the suburbs of White Gum Valley, Wattleup, South Guildford, Orange Grove, Mosman Park, Midland, Lockridge, Kiara, Hilton, Henderson, Eden Hill, City Beach, and Bellevue.

The NBN (short for National Broadband Network) is an initiative spearheaded by the Australian government with the intention of upgrading the country’s internet infrastructure by replacing the old copper line network with a typically superior fibre optic system. The Western Australia NBN roll out is well underway, with many Australian homes and businesses already upgraded to the NBN service. The NBN was designed to replace ADSL2+ (and all other forms of ADSL). Once the NBN rollout is fully completed around the country (which should happen sometime in 2020), all ADSL connections will be phased out. If you are already in an NBN upgraded area, you will find that the ADSL connections have already been permanently disconnected. If you are currently in a region where the NBN is still being built and you are still on an ADSL plan, you should be given a written notice 18 months before your ADSL service is forever disconnected, and you will need to line up an alternative home broadband connection within that time frame (you can also call your current provider to ask for the specific that your ADSL will be cut off). Keep in mind that it doesn’t have to be the NBN, you might find that you get better service with something like a Home Wireless plan.

The NBN offers four different speed tiers that vary in cost and speed. You can select the one that best suits your data requirements and your budget. The four NBN speed tiers available in Western Australia are; 

- Basic evening speed: No minimum

- Standard evening speed: Minimum 15 Mbp

- Standard plus evening speed: Minimum 30 Mbps

- Premium evening speed: Minimum 60 Mbp

Before you find the best plan for you and your home, you will need to consider a few factors; how much do you want to spend each month? How much data do you use a month? Is it just you using the internet, or are there other people using it? Are you all using it simultaneously?

Once you’re across these factors, you’ll have a better chance at finding a home broadband plan that best suits your household’s data requirements and budget. If you need help whittling down some choices, let us help! Compare Broadband is a free internet comparison service to all Australian homes, and we’re independently rated 5 stars by our customers, with a Trust Pilot score of 4.8 out of 5 based on over 1,800 reviews.

So feel free to use our online broadband search engine - simply enter your postcode here and click “Compare”, answer a few quick and easy questions, and our handy algorithm will provide you with a list of plans and providers tailored to your location and internet needs. Or if you’d prefer to speak to a human voice, then you can call one of our friendly broadband experts for a free consultation on 1300 106 571. You can also follow us on Facebook for broadband news. Happy hunting!