Best nbn FTTP Router and Internet Plan

aldojul on 05/10/2025 - 05:40
Last edited 07/10/2025 - 00:29 by 1 other user

Hi,
I’ve just moved into a new house and I’d like to use TPG as my internet provider in Ridleyton SA.

Which plan offers the fastest and most stable connection?
NBN® is available at my address, and I also see that 5G Home Broadband and Home Wireless Broadband are available in my area.

Do you have any router recommendations as well?

TPG sells the TP-Link VX420G2V for around $100 — is it worth it, or is it better to buy something better elsewhere for that price?

My house is already connected to full fibre via FTTP.

There are around 6 people living in the house, with around 12–15 devices connected in total.
The house has 2 levels — approximately 44m² on the lower level and 66m² on the upper level.

Thank you!

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  Hackney on 05/10/2025 - 06:44

  I ended up purchasing a TP-Link BE 9300, also known as the TP-Link Archer BE550.Purchased primarily due to the fact my old Netcomm NF18 ACV, was starting to get past it’s use by date, need to go onto the 1000mps/100mps plan,the Netcomm is not compatible with this plan.Have had it since I joined with ABB over 5 years ago,so it has had a good run.

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  freefall101 on 05/10/2025 - 08:35

  +1

  If you have FTTP then I’d skip the other options. It’s going to be the most reliable.

  In terms of modem (you actually need a router, NBN install the modem on fttp) it depends on your wifi/ethernet needs more than anything else. What speed connection are you getting? How big is your house? Are there already Ethernet cables run?

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    aldojul on 05/10/2025 - 09:10

    2 level
    lower level 44m2
    upper level 66m2
    6 user

    I checked on the NBN website it showes the internet connection at my new house is full fibre over FTTP.
    I’m moving in next week, but I’d like to prepare all the utilities in advance.

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      freefall101 on 05/10/2025 - 10:00

      Top choice is mesh network with backhaul (i.e. something that uses the 6ghz to connect all the individual wifi routers together, then you connect devices on 2.4ghz and 5ghz. Or backhaul ethernet if someone wired up your house. That's not an NBN thing, just if someone built it into the house). Pricey, but I found it an upgrade going from a single router when moving from an apartment to a house. My desktop is plugged directly into one of the mesh points via ethernet and is incredibly fast. Depends on budget though, that was a $400 solution for me. Worth it since we both work from home.

      Beyond that, provider isn't going to make a difference in terms of reliability (it's all the same network). If you have any gamers in the house, Superloop/Exetel is really good for overseas pings (in my experience). If you need remote access to anything on your network, make sure you go with someone who has a static IP available. Beyond that, it's just customer service, I probably wouldn't go with the budget providers on day one (you can always churn to them later)

      Really, all you need is a wifi router, sign up a connection and plug it in - it should just work. FTTP is reliable and the various providers aren't that different. You'll quickly figure out what the wifi signal is like through the house as well.

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        aldojul on 05/10/2025 - 12:06

        Hi,
        Do you have any recommendations for a Wi-Fi router?
        Is it true that mesh networks usually cost around $400? I’m on a tight budget at the moment.

        I’m an international student with a 48-hour fortnight work limit, so it’s quite hard to earn much.

        After 3 years in Adelaide, I’m moving to Perth soon, so I also don’t want to bring too many things.

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          freefall101 on 05/10/2025 - 15:56

          @aldojul: You can get cheaper ones, but you get what you pay for. IMO I'd go a good single wifi router rather than mesh on a budget (like the Asus mentioned below), but it's hard to tell what any given house is like. Easiest way is to get in there and test it and see what the signal strength is like. Thus taking your old router would save money, try it out, see what signal strength is like, upgraded as needed (most reviews give a good idea of router strength over distance). Mesh is just an easy solution to signal strength.

          Comes down to what you need it to do too. A cheap mesh will basically halving your max speed by sharing data between the nodes while also serving it up to people. Fine if you're on 50/20, not so great if you're on 1000/100. If you have 6 devices between those 6 people then fine, if you have a local server serving up 4K video to all 6 people, along with 30 other devices, then you might run into more trouble.

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            aldojul on 05/10/2025 - 20:15

            @freefall101: I don’t have an old router.
            This house is unfurnished.
            I have to buy everything.
            That’s why I’m asking for recommendations.

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          jv on 06/10/2025 - 13:28

          @aldojul: Google nest

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  boomramada on 05/10/2025 - 08:49

  Budget ? House type? Coverage? How many users?

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    aldojul on 05/10/2025 - 09:08

    2 level
    lower level 44m2
    upper level 66m2
    6 user
    looking for cheapest one and reliable

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  Devastator0 on 05/10/2025 - 15:46

  +2

  I am a long time user of the Asus RT-AX86U and it's subsequent "Pro"variant. Absolute best router I've ever used. Extremely rock solid and has both amazing 2.4Ghz range and fantastic 5Ghz range. To give you an example, when I am at my neighbors house across the road, I get wifi (2.4Ghz) signal there. Both of our houses are set back from the street so it's damn impressive.

  The router was recently on sale for $250 via Amazon AU and semi-regularly goes on special.

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    aldojul on 05/10/2025 - 21:11

    But I just checked earlier, and there’s no promotion available at the moment.

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  aldojul on 07/10/2025 - 00:29

  up

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  MeesusEff on 07/10/2025 - 16:59

  I'm going with Southern Phone as it gives a free eero 7 for the duration of the discount period (Superloop is 24 months now for $0 modem). Ill be using the eero 7 as my main router and putting my current (also free from Superloop) eero 6+ as a point upstairs. You might be able to find a cheap eero 6/+ on marketplace? I've currently got 29 devices connected to my 6+ seems ok

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    aldojul on 07/10/2025 - 21:44

    I might go with Southern Phone too — their yearly price is about $60 cheaper compared to TPG. And you chose the free eero 7 option, right? The one that says ‘Suitable for 1–2 bedroom homes’?

    My place has 4 bedrooms and around 10-12 devices connected at the same time. Do you think the eero 7 would still be okay for that? The modem should be fine, right?”

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      MeesusEff on 07/10/2025 - 23:06

      Euh I would think the 7 is better than 1-2 bedroom capability. My 6+ works fine, I have a double storey 4 bedroom as well, about 30 devices (lots of smart plugs, lights etc). Works OK. My main devices are PC, TV, 2 phones, 2 tablets connected and running mostly the same time and haven't noted any issues.