Internet in Western Australia
NBN technology available in WA includes FTTP, FTTN, HFC, and fixed wireless. Perth has good FTTP and HFC coverage, particularly in newer suburbs. Older suburbs have FTTN. Regional WA is primarily fixed wireless and satellite, with some FTTN in major regional centres like Bunbury and Geraldton.
ISPs available in WA
Major internet service providers operating in WA include Aussie Broadband, Telstra, TPG, Superloop, Tangerine, Optus, and others. Telstra 5G Home Internet is available in parts of Perth..
All NBN retailers sell access to the same physical network, so the speed your connection can deliver is determined by your NBN technology type, not your ISP. The differences between ISPs are pricing, peak-hour congestion management, and customer support quality. The ACCC Measuring Broadband Australia report is the best independent source for comparing actual peak-hour speeds across providers.
Our take on internet in WA
Perth has access to the full range of NBN providers and speed tiers, comparable to eastern state capitals. Telstra 5G Home Internet is an alternative worth considering in covered areas of Perth, offering speeds above 100 Mbps without an NBN connection. For regional and remote WA (Pilbara, Kimberley, Goldfields), Starlink is often the best practical option despite the $139/month cost, as fixed wireless and satellite NBN may not deliver adequate speeds for modern use.
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Your NBN technology type determines the maximum speed available at your address. You can check your technology at the NBN Co address checker. For a detailed explanation of what each technology type means for your speeds, see our NBN speed tiers guide.
The free FTTP upgrade
If your address is on FTTN (fibre to the node) or FTTC (fibre to the curb), you may be eligible for a free upgrade to full FTTP (fibre to the premises) under NBN Co's Fibre Connect programme. This upgrade dramatically improves available speeds and reliability. Check with your ISP or NBN Co for eligibility in WA.