Not entirely true. HFC can do the higher speeds, albeit only up to 100mbit upstream.

I just run a speed test on my UniFi System on ABB FTTP. From 108 at 5:26am this morning to 545 this afternoon.

On ABB I had to kick the connection and restart the NTD.

So glad I moved from a FTTP connected house to a Fixed Wireless serviced area. Not jealous at all.

Although I am setting higher than advertised download speeds, which I think may be due to having a 4th gen connection in an area where almost everyone I talk to is using 2nd gen and doesnt seem to understand why you would want to update.

Something I’ve been wondering, since the area I’m in isn’t due for FTTP until at least next year, does FTTN see the connection go unshaped to whatever the line can handle? Or does it just stay at the old speeds.

I’m specifically thinking of uploads. Long story short; I went from 100/40 to 100/20 and while it’s not a big issue it has affected some of my home server stuff. If it went to 100/100 or something I’d be happy as a clam but I’m betting it’s the case where it’ll stay as 100/20.

Be careful.

I know on Exetel, the above does apply, ie new plan is cheaper and faster.

BUT, the new plan won't let you turn off CG-NAT, which may affect playing some games or other apps/services that you might use.

I was already on ultrafast, and never hit 50 during uploads in any case, so the upgrade hasn't made much difference to me

@zero_gravitas
Yep, 500/50 instead of 100/20

Still stuck on PMG copper with no relief in sight.