How fast is high-speed broadband?
So, just how fast is high-speed broadband?
Our "need for speed" animation illustrates how long it takes to transmit a 10 megabyte file using a variety of network technologies, from dial-up to fibre-to-the-home (FTTH) broadband*.
Imagine what this increased capacity could mean for emergency services, business, education and tele-health applications.
Can you afford to wait?
Telstra speed demo
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* Comparison based on transmission of 10 megabytes at peak network speeds, except "Entry broadband". Actual customer download speeds will depend on a range of factors, including customer device, plan, number of customers and distance.
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