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
Read moreShould I switch to 5G broadband?
5G broadband promises incredible speeds that are even better than wired connections . It means networks that can stream 8K video to your phone or just download an HD movie in a few seconds.
Read moreShould I switch from NBN to 5G?
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.
Read moreWill 5G take over home broadband?
Cable company Cox insists that 5G won’t significantly impact its home broadband business . In fact, it says 5G and broadband are complementary, similar to existing broadband and wireless networks. “5G and broadband will coexist,” Cox says.
Read moreWhat is the alternative to NBN in Australia?
Your two main alternatives to the NBN are home wireless broadband and mobile broadband .
Read moreWhat is the difference between 5G and NBN?
5G is wireless technology that relies on deployment of new antennas on the existing mobile towers that provide your current mobile phone coverage. The nbn, on the other hand, is primarily a fixed line connection that does rely on extensive fibre and copper lines to connect your home or business to the internet.
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