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With the festive season just around the corner, make sure yours goes smoothly with help from the right nbn^® speed plan.

As a child, did you ever receive a battery-powered toy for Christmas… and no batteries? 

Or maybe you were the giver who realised – too late – there was nothing to power that intended festive fun.

The modern-day equivalent? Putting a strain on existing connectivity which may occur by adding another device into the household mix. 

That’s why, as we near that time of year again when we exchange gifts, it's worth considering the connectivity that powers our lives.

21 connected devices

While there may be 12 days of Christmas, did you know there are 21 connected devices in the average Aussie home?

That number is expected to rise to 33 by 2026 – with many likely to be gifted this holiday season.

And with data usage tripling in the last seven years, it's clear the digital landscape is quickly evolving. Despite this, only one in three people have changed their internet plan in the last three years.

“Australians are using more data and have more devices but most of us are on the same plan we’ve had for ages,” says Jane McNamara, Customer Experience Expert at nbn.

Yet, it’s easy to avoid being the cause of festive season connectivity frustrations.

“Whether it’s just you using the internet, you’re in a share house, or you have a large family who loves to be online at the same time, there’s an internet plan to suit your needs.”

A fast, more festive experience

Who wants to deal with slow downloads, laggy video calls or buffering on Christmas movie night (Die Hard, anyone?) because you’re on the wrong speed plan for your household’s needs?^*

Especially when there’s an easy fix: choosing the right speed plan.

nbn’s fastest residential plan is up to 15 times faster than the average home broadband connection. 

You can connect multiple devices effortlessly, stream TV and movies, upload and download large files, and engage in seamless video calls – all at the same time.^*

Simply choose the right speed plan for your needs, then contact your preferred phone and internet provider to make the change.

Crackers about connected devices

With the list of connected devices growing longer, just some of the smart technology found in Aussie homes includes:

Choose the right speed plan for your loved ones and their data-hungry devices.^*

Disclaimers

* Your experience, including the speeds actually achieved over the nbn network, depends on the nbn network technology and configuration over which services are delivered to your premises, whether you are using the internet during the busy period, and some factors outside our control (like your equipment quality, software, broadband plans, signal reception and how your service provider designs its network). Speeds may be impacted by the number of concurrent users on nbn’s Fixed Wireless network, including during busy periods. Satellite users may experience latency.

^ Conditions, eligibility criteria and costs will apply – please speak with your preferred provider. Eligibility criteria includes among other things, being designated by nbn as a simple premises and placing an order for an nbn powered plan based on an eligible wholesale speed tier. Additional costs may apply to providers, who may choose to pass this charge onto their customers.

# Regardless of the retail service you purchase, the actual wholesale download speeds delivered to providers will be less than 1Gbps due to equipment and network limitations. Your experience on FTTP, including the speeds actually achieved, depends on the configuration over which services are delivered to your premises, whether you are using the internet during the busy period, and some factors outside of nbn’s control (like your equipment quality, software, chosen broadband plan, or how your provider designs its network).

## Customer experience on nbn full fibre, including speed, depends on your internet provider, equipment quality and if you use the internet at peak times.