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Typical evening speed (7pm-11pm)
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Typical evening speed (7pm-11pm)
Mbps
Download
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month
Typical evening speed (7pm-11pm)
Mbps
Download
Mbps
Upload
per
month
Typical evening speed (7pm-11pm)
Mbps
Download
Mbps
Upload
per
month
Typical evening speed (7pm-11pm)
Mbps
Download
Mbps
Upload
per
month
Typical evening speeds are based on the speed test results of existing customers between 7pm and 11pm. Not available at all premises. Swoop nbn® Fixed Line CIS & KFS.
No nbn® experience is the same, and we service locals with the best available. See what speeds you’re ACTUALLY capable of! No data caps and no overcrowding.
We take the hassle out of setting up your internet. If you’re coming from a different provider, we will guide you through the process and get you connected fast.
We’ve got 25+ years’ telco experience under our belts. The entire Swoop Broadband team are in Australia. Speak directly to our team of experts who can help. No overseas call centres.
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nbn® connections in Newcastle
The nbn® Newcastle rollout is essentially complete, so if you’re a Newcastle resident, you’ve got access to super fast internet.
Available connections for nbn® internet in Newcastle include fixed wireless, fibre to the curb (FTTC), fibre to the basement (FTTB), hybrid fibre-coaxial (HFC) and the connection for the fastest internet – fibre to the premises (FTTP).
To find out what nbn® connection type is available at your premises, you can enter your address here.
Best nbn® plans Newcastle
As well as Honeysuckle, Nobbys Lighthouse and the Bogey Hole, Newcastle is home to the fastest internet connections available in Australia.
With the rollout of the nbn® in Newcastle, you can now get internet connections at up to 1000 Mbps. So whether you need lightning-fast internet for work or play, Swoop can get you connected to the right speed.
If you’re looking for the best internet providers in Newcastle with fast speeds, unlimited data and great customer service, we’ve got you covered.
nbn® Newcastle rollout
Around 100,000 homes and businesses across Newcastle and Lake Macquarie were part of the early rollout of the National Broadband Network around the end of 2015.
The region was central to the start of NBN Co’s rollout of fibre-to-the-node technology, with early suburbs including Adamstown, Bar Beach, Broadmeadow, Carrington, Cooks Hill, Hamilton East, Hamilton South, Hamilton, Islington, Kooragang, Maryville, Merewether Heights, Merewether, Newcastle East, Newcastle West, Newcastle, The Hill, The Junction, Tighes Hill and Wickham.
Then, in 2020, the first stage of the FTTP rollout included Belmont North, Charlestown and Toronto.
The federal government announced in February 2023 that dozens more Hunter suburbs and towns will join the rollout of faster broadband technology by the end of 2025. The lucky suburbs will be able to upgrade to a full-fibre broadband connection.
NBN Co has already completed upgraded connections in many Hunter suburbs and will add more before the end of this year.
Once your area has been connected, you’ll be able to trigger an upgrade to FTTP by placing an order at your address with one of the internet service providers in Newcastle for one of the three highest-speed plans.
Not sure if your suburb is eligible for FTTP? Check the nbn® map Newcastle.
What is the nbn® Newcastle Business Fibre Zone?
NBN Co is developing 295 nbn® Business Fibre Zones across Australia and Novocastrians will be pleased to know that much of our city currently has two of these zones.
Business Fibre Zones in and around Newcastle include Charlestown and Newcastle CBD.
This means businesses within this zone may have access to Enterprise Ethernet – the best-of-the-best business internet connection.
If you’re outside the Business Fibre Zone, don’t stress. Swoop offers a range of great business nbn® plans that will give you the super-fast internet you need..
If you’re ready to connect Enterprise Ethernet business fibre, Swoop can get you up and running. Call our team to see if your business qualifies.
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nbn® Newcastle FAQs
2 simple steps to connect!
Step 1: Click ‘Check my address’.
Enter your address to see if you can connect to the nbn®. Choose a plan based on your technology type.
Step 2: Get connected!
If your nbn® is already connected, it will be a simple matter of our Aussie customer service team provisioning your connection. The time required depends on your service type; it can be done within a few hours for FTTP households! Plug your new Swoop Broadband router into the data point (or set up your existing router) and enjoy life in the fast lane!
Installation step (if Required).
Some locations require an nbn® technician to come and finalise the connection before we can switch you on. If this is the case, you’ll book a time slot that works for you. Once the work is complete, you’ll be ready to go!
Yes! Newcastle residents now have access to nbn® – Australia’s fastest internet service. The NBN rollout is largely complete in Newcastle, and most suburbs are now eligible to upgrade to fibre to the premises.
We offer great-value internet plans, with no lock-in contract. Check out our range of nbn® plans to suit every budget and every need for speed here.
Is your internet not working? We know how frustrating that can be. If there is an nbn® outage across Newcastle, we keep our Network Status page up to date with active incidents, upcoming maintenance and resolved incidents.
Swoop is one of the top nbn® providers in Newcastle, offering the best nbn® plans in the city. We offer a range of plans – from budget-friendly Home Casual plans to incredible Home Ultrafast plans with speeds up to 1000 Mbps – so you’ll find the right plan for your needs.
We also offer various business nbn® plans designed to support Newcastle-based businesses of all sizes.