NBN testing gigabit Fixed Wireless plans

By Alex Choros

Last updated 25 February 2025

NBN Co today announced it had achieved download speeds of over a gigabit in tests on the Fixed Wireless portion of the network.

These speeds were achieved using mmWave 5G at a distance of approximately 10km. mmWave is the fastest form of 5G, using much higher frequencies than 5G networks used to connect mobile phones. As such, it can achieve higher speeds.

While higher frequency 5G can have a shorter range, NBN Co has been working on long-range mmWave tech with Ericsson over the past few years. NBN Co Chief Technology Officer for Wireless Networks, Jason Ashton, last year told WhistleOut that mmWave 5G works particularly well in areas with a good line of sight to the local tower.

Gigabit Fixed Wireless NBN plans are currently in the testing phase and have not yet been made available to customers. NBN Co Chief Development Officer for Regional and Remote, Gavin Williams, says the network builder will make more announcements about higher speed plans throughout the year.

"This points to an exciting future network capability for business and enterprise-grade services or higher speed services for residential customers," said Williams.

These plans may not be available to everyone, however. Gigabit speeds rely on mmWave 5G, and currently only 850 of the 2,300 Fixed Wireless network sites have that capability.

Gigabit speeds would give Fixed Wireless customers the equivalent of NBN 1000 plans. These are presently only available to those on FTTP or HFC technology types.

400Mbps is currently the fastest speed tier available to Fixed Wireless NBN customers. Around 80% of the Fixed Wireless footprint is able to access this speed tier.

Looking for a new NBN plan?

These are the most popular Fixed Wireless Plus plans with WhistleOut users this week:

#1	Tangerine Telecom	Tangerine Telecom Fixed Wireless Value Plus nbn® Wireless Fast Speed Unlimited Data Deal: Includes $20/mth off for the first 6 mths, $62.90/month for first 6 months, then $82.90/month + 3 months BINGE. Ends 30.06.25 $62.90/mth Min. cost $62.90 Go to Site	$62.90/mth Min. cost $62.90	Go to Site
#2	Dodo Editor's Pick	Dodo Editor's Pick Fixed Wireless Plus Plan nbn® Wireless 50/6 Mbps Unlimited Data 12mths Deal: Incl. $15/mth discount for 12 months based on the standard price $83.90/mth. Ends 29.04.25. T&Cs apply. $68.90/mth Min. cost $68.90 Go to Site*	$68.90/mth Min. cost $68.90	Go to Site
#3	Activ8me	Activ8me Fixed Wireless Plus nbn® Wireless 50/6 Mbps Unlimited Data $74.95/mth Min. cost $74.95 Go to Site	$74.95/mth Min. cost $74.95	Go to Site
#4	Skymesh	Skymesh NBN Wireless Plus nbn® Wireless Fast Speed Unlimited Data $84.95/mth Min. cost $84.95 Go to Site	$84.95/mth Min. cost $84.95	Go to Site
#5	iPrimus	iPrimus Unlimited Fixed Wireless Plus nbn® Wireless 50/6 Mbps Unlimited Data $84/mth Min. cost $84 Go to Site	$84/mth Min. cost $84	Go to Site
#6	Aussie Broadband	Aussie Broadband nbn® Fixed Wireless Plus Unlimited nbn® Wireless 47/5 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Includes $10 off for the first 6 months. Promo code BIG10. $89/mth after promo ends 30.04.25 $79/mth Min. cost $79 Link not supplied	$79/mth Min. cost $79	Link not supplied
#7	Moose NBN	Moose NBN nbn 100/20 Premium FW nbn® Wireless 73/10 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Includes $16/mth off for first 6 months, then $79.80/month. Ends 30.06.25 $63.80/mth Min. cost $63.80 Link not supplied	$63.80/mth Min. cost $63.80	Link not supplied
#8	MATE	MATE No Dramas Wireless+ nbn® Wireless 48/8 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Includes $20/mth off for the first 6 mths (use code RIPPER20) + 1-month money back guarantee on your Internet + Bundle & Save! $60/mth Min. cost $60 Link not supplied	$60/mth Min. cost $60	Link not supplied
#9	Southern Phone	Southern Phone nbn Fixed Wireless Plus nbn® Wireless 65/6 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Includes $14/mth off for 12 months! $65/mth for 12 months, then $75/mth. Offer ends 05.08.25 $65/mth Min. cost $65 Link not supplied	$65/mth Min. cost $65	Link not supplied
#10	Swoop	Swoop nbn® Wireless Plus nbn® Wireless 75/10 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Includes $15/mth off for 6 months with code LOVE15, $69/mth for first 6 months then $84/mth. Offer ends 30.04.25 $69/mth Min. cost $69 Link not supplied	$69/mth Min. cost $69	Link not supplied