11 August 2026 at 2:14 pm
Summary
Melbourne now boasts faster median fixed-broadband download speeds than Sydney, according to Ookla's latest Global Index rankings, adding to the rivalry between the two Australian cities. Australia as a country has improved its global ranking to 50th, with a median speed of 162.34Mbps, partly due to NBN Co's speed-tier shake-up and fibre upgrades.
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