We’re spending more and more time online every year. If we’re not on our laptops, we’re on our phones, if we’re not on our phones we’re watching Netflix on our smart TV, if we’re not watching the TV, we’re catching up on TV shows online on our tablets. Fortunately, the nbn is here to equip you for your internet needs. But even with a great nbn connection, using more internet means using more data. That’s why choosing an unlimited data plan on the nbn can make a difference.

What does unlimited data mean?

Unlimited data nbn plans place no limits on the amount of data that you can use. Maybe you’re stuck on a broadband plan that has a data limit, say 10GB or 50GB. When you hit that limit there might be a reduction in your connection speed, or you might have to pay more to receive the same quality of service. Unlimited data nbn plans mean you don’t have to worry about slowdowns or paying more just because of your data usage.

Can I get the nbn?

NBN Co are set to finish building the nbn (often referred to as the nbn rollout) by 2020. Millions of homes are already connected to the nbn, and it’s easy to find out whether you can sign up. By checking your address on our nbn rollout map, you can find out whether the nbn is in your area. If it is, you can sign up to an internet provider like Optus on one of our unlimited data nbn plans (Fair Go Policy applies).

Why do I need an unlimited data nbn plan?

If you love to play online games or watch your favourite shows on Netflix or online, you won’t want to miss out on an unlimited data nbn plan. Browsing the web, watching shows, downloading music and checking your social media can add up pretty quickly when it comes to data.

According to NBN Co, streaming TV shows is a data-heavy business. Just check out the numbers they’ve crunched and see for yourself:

STREAMING SERVICE	AVG. DATA USED PER HOUR*
YouTube	Up to ~1.65GB for Full HD
Stan	2.89GB for HD
Netflix	3GB for HD
Optus Sport	Up to 1.6GB
ABC iView	Up to 300MB
SBS On Demand	Up to 675MB
-	*As of January 2018