Do I need NBN if I have 5G?

5G home internet will certainly replace individual NBN connections, but it won’t necessarily replace the need for the NBN . Fixed line networks such as the NBN have a much larger capacity than wireless networks like 5G, and as such, are less prone to issues such as congestion.14 Mar 2022

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Is 5G as good as broadband?

What is clear is that 5G can provide download speeds of up to 10 Gbps , which is much faster than most existing wireless and home broadband connections. Cable company home broadband plans often start at 100Mbps—a fraction of what’s possible with 5G.

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Which is better 5G or NBN?

5G promises to be much faster than the NBN , just as reliable and with ultra-low latency. What remains to be seen however is the cost of data on the 5G network and the issue of coverage across Australia. If current mobile data costs are anything to go by, the NBN may be going strong for a few more years yet.

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Is NBN and 5G the same?

5G home internet connects to the internet using the same mobile networks that our phones do, while NBN is a fibre (or part fibre) broadband solution . Optus and Telstra are hard at work rolling out 5G coverage across the country with Vodafone following behind at a slightly slower pace.14 Mar 2022

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