Internet in South Australia
NBN technology available in SA includes FTTP, FTTN, and fixed wireless. Adelaide has a mix of FTTP and FTTN. SA was one of the first states to receive NBN rollout, which means some areas have older FTTN infrastructure. Regional SA has fixed wireless and satellite. The LBN Co (formerly LBNCo) fibre network operates in some Adelaide developments as an alternative to NBN.
ISPs available in SA
Major internet service providers operating in SA include Aussie Broadband, Telstra, TPG, Superloop, Tangerine, Exetel, and others. LBN Co addresses have access to LBN-specific ISPs.
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 SA
If you are on an older FTTN connection in Adelaide, check whether the Fibre Connect FTTP upgrade is available at your address. SA was an early NBN state, meaning some copper runs are long and speeds are limited. The upgrade to FTTP can transform your connection. For regional SA, particularly on the Eyre Peninsula and in the Riverland, fixed wireless and satellite are the primary options. Starlink is increasingly popular in these areas.
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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 SA.