Welcome
Welcome to the Oz Broadband Speed Test. This site is an Internet speed test, where you can test both the download speed and the upload speed of your Internet connection, whether it be Dialup, ADSL, ADSL2, ADSL2+, Cable, Wireless or Satellite.
Optus Speed Test Mirror
We recommend you use the Optus mirror.
→ Start Speed TestSearch Broadband Plans
Find and compare broadband plans the easy way. It could even help you find a better deal.
40% Off - ends 31st July
Unlimited standard talk & text + 4GB of data - all in Oz
Compare Mobile Phones
Bonus 1GB of Data
On selected plans with Virgin Mobile - all for use in Oz. Ends 10 Aug 2014.
Compare Mobile Phones
Virgin Mobile: $65/mth (was $73)
with 2.5GB of data for use in Oz. Ends 10 Aug 2014.
Compare Mobile Phones
3GB data for $70/mth
Phone included. Over 24 months. Min cost $1680. T&C apply.
Compare Mobile Phones
Broadband Deal from $50/mth
New deals from Belong Broadband on monthly no contract broadband
Compare Broadband
GALAXY S5 on Telstra. $78/Mth
Mobile Accelerate plan with Telstra for $78/Mth:
Compare Mobile Phones
GALAXY S5 Telstra from $78/Mth
Mobile Accelerate Plan with Telstra for $78/Mth:
Compare Mobile Phones
GALAXY S5 Telstra from $78/Mth
Mobile Accelerate Plan with Telstra for $78/Mth:
Compare Mobile Phones
HTC One M8 Telstra from $74/Mth
Mobile Accelerate Plan with Telstra for $74/Mth:
Compare Mobile Phones
Site Stats
Total Users: 6,055
Tests Run: 30,819,352
Broadband News
|
Subscribe to Oz Broadband Speed Test News Feed |
|
Follow Oz Broadband Speed Test on Twitter |
Thursday, 31st July 2014
Piracy is theft but content owners need to up their game: Turnbull
Communications Minister Malcolm Turnbull has said online copyright infringement needs to be deterred in Australia, but has said content owners should pay for any notification system and ensure their content is available in a timely and affordable manner.
Source: ZDNet Australia
Wednesday, 30th July 2014
Attorney-General seeks public input on anti-piracy law changes
Attorney-General George Brandis and communications minister Malcolm Turnbull have opened a public consultation on changes to the enforcement of copyright law.
Source: Computerworld
Ericsson Australia wins four-year NBN Co contract
NBN Co has handed Ericsson Australia a four year contract to deliver fixed wireless and satellite services to premises across regional Australia.
Source: ARN
NBN Co plans cut on controversial capacity charge
NBN Co has flagged it is planning to cut its controversial connectivity virtual circuit charge by 12.5 percent in October, amongst other proposals to change the company's pricing model.
Source: ZDNet Australia
Data retention scheme would lead to surveillance tax on consumers, say telcos
Internet users could pay up to $100 a year extra if the federal government implements a scheme requiring telecommunications companies to store customer phone and internet data for two years, according to one of the country’s largest internet service providers.
Source: SMH
TV finally losing its heated battle with the Internet
The seemingly inevitable is finally upon us - Internet use has almost taken over from TV as our preferred source of entertainment, while reading news online has overtaken newspapers according to a new survey.
Source: iTWire
Australian mobile users switch to Aldi, Amaysim
In a relatively saturated mobile market, Australian mobile resellers Amaysim and Aldi are picking up market share, according to the latest statistics.
Source: ZDNet Australia
Tuesday, 29th July 2014
Telstra retreat hands Vodafone Splendour mobile coverage win
The mobile services of both Telstra and Optus were virtually unusable for the 30,000 pundits attending this year's Splendour in the Grass festival, while the underdog Vodafone performed best.
Source: ZDNet Australia
Vodafone announces big 4G push – in the city
Vodafone says it aims to reach 95% of Australia’s metropolitan population with its 4G network by end of 2014.
Source: iTWire
Govt must store data in retention regime: iiNet
The Government must be responsible for the storage and protection of data held as part of its 'unnecessary and disproportionate' proposed mandatory data retention regime, according to the scheme's most vocal opponent, internet service provider iiNet.
Source: iTnews Australia
Vodafone re-allocates 850MHz 4G spectrum a week after Telstra and Optus 700MHz launch
Vodafone pulled the plug on its bid for a chunk of the 700MHz spectrum in 2012, and is now re-allocating its existing 850MHz spectrum to compete with Telstra and Optus, both of which launched their respective 700MHz networks to limited locations earlier this month.
Source: ARN
Monday, 28th July 2014
NBN Co sets September FTTP service date for TPG areas
NBN Co's fibre-to-the-premise product will be ready for service in areas where internet service provider TPG is seen as posing a competitive threat from late September this year.
Source: iTnews Australia
NBN Co examines 'connected home' opportunities for RSPs
NBN Co, in conjunction with Ovum, has released a report highlighting opportunities for service providers to innovate and profit from the rise of the 'connected home'.
Source: ARN
Beware the spin behind Australia's copyright law discussion paper
Another week, another propaganda-driven proposal from the mind of Australian Attorney-General Brandis. This one assumes that ISPs need to fix other people's broken product distribution models.
Source: ZDNet Australia
Friday, 25th July 2014
Govt proposes crackdown on ISPs over piracy
The Australian government has proposed amending the country's Copyright Act to make internet service providers legally responsible when their users infringe on copyrighted material, and to allow the copyright industry to force ISPs through the courts to censor specific websites.
Source: iTnews Australia