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nbn® Antenna Upgrades on the Coffs Coast
Free nbn® Fixed Wireless antenna upgrades. Learn about these upgrades and the different nbn Fixed Wireless antenna types.
If you’re experiencing slow speeds or signal dropouts with your nbn® Fixed Wireless connection, upgrading your nbn® antenna could significantly improve your internet performance. In rural and regional areas around Coffs Harbour, including Bellingen, Woolgoolga, Coramba, and Upper Orara, nbn® is rolling out upgrades to Fixed Wireless infrastructure. These upgrades enable faster speeds and more reliable connections. For those in eligible areas, Solitary Technology offers free, professional antenna upgrades to help you make the most of your nbn® connection, with plans supporting speeds up to 400Mbps.
Find out why an nbn® antenna upgrade might be the solution to your connection issues, how the upgrade process works, and what you can expect from Solitary Technology’s service.
What Is an nbn® Antenna and Why Might You Need an Upgrade?
For homes and businesses using nbn® Fixed Wireless, the external antenna plays a crucial role in delivering your internet connection. This antenna captures signals from the nearest nbn® tower and transmits them to your modem, enabling access to the nbn® network.
However, factors such as distance from the tower, obstructions like trees or buildings, and weather conditions can impact the signal quality. If you’ve noticed slower speeds, frequent dropouts, or are just looking for higher performance, an antenna upgrade may help boost the signal strength and improve your overall internet experience.
With nbn® upgrades now happening in most areas, many homes on the Coffs Coast are eligible for free antenna upgrades to support the faster speeds made possible by these improvements.
nbn® Fixed Wireless Antenna Types
All Fixed Wireless antennas are directional, meaning they focus on receiving signals from a specific nbn® tower. This type of antenna provides stronger, more reliable connections compared to omnidirectional antennas, which capture signals from all directions but with less precision.
There are several generations of nbn® antennas, each with unique specifications. These include:
The newest unit, the version 4 (bottom right), was introduced in late 2023 and is suitable for all existing and planned Fixed Wireless plans.
In fact, it can reach potential peak speeds well beyond the current planned product offering.
This unit will be installed for most new Fixed Wireless connections and, in most instances, where we are upgrading one of the older Version 1 or Version 2 devices.
Maximum Theoretical Speeds by Antenna Version
The table below shows the maximum theoretical speeds achievable with each generation of nbn® Fixed Wireless antenna (W-NTD):
| Antenna/W-NTD Version | Maximum Download (Mbps) | Maximum Upload (Mbps) |
|---|---|---|
| Version 1 | 80 | 8.62 |
| Version 2 | 108 | 8.89 |
| Version 3 | 250 | 25 |
| Version 4 | 460 | 25 |
| Version 4 (mmWave) | 2000 | 200 |
These are theoretical maximum throughputs for each version, as provided by nbn. Attainable speeds vary based on factors like signal strength, chosen plan, distance from tower, network congestion, and other environmental factors.
Fixed Wireless Upgrades to 400Mbps Superfast
Thanks to recent nbn® Fixed Wireless upgrades, all suburbs around Coffs Harbour, such as Bellingen, Upper Orara, Woolgoolga, and Fernmount are now eligible for faster plans, with speeds of up to 400Mbps. These upgrades are part of nbn’s ongoing efforts to improve internet access for rural and regional communities.
Solitary Technology is offering these faster plans to eligible customers, and we’re also providing free equipment upgrades to support the higher speeds. This means that if you’re in one of the upgraded areas, you can enjoy significantly better internet performance without any additional hardware costs.
Signs You May Need an nbn® Antenna Upgrade
Upgrading your nbn® antenna might be necessary if you experience any of the following issues:
- Slower than expected speeds, especially during peak hours.
- Frequent connection dropouts, particularly in bad weather.
- Inconsistent internet performance despite being on a high-speed plan.
An antenna upgrade can resolve these issues by improving signal reception and stability, leading to faster download/upload speeds and better overall performance.
Cost and Maintenance of nbn® Antenna Upgrades
Solitary Technology offers free installation for all antenna upgrades in eligible areas. There are no hidden fees for the upgraded equipment or installation process, making it easier for you to access faster, more reliable internet.
As for maintenance, the upgraded antennas are designed to require minimal upkeep. If you experience any issues after installation, simply contact our local support team for assistance, and we’ll get you all sorted.
Benefits of Upgrading Your nbn® Antenna
Upgrading your nbn® antenna comes with several key benefits:
- Improved Signal Strength: A more powerful directional antenna can better capture signals from distant nbn® towers, ensuring a stronger and more stable connection.
- Faster Internet Speed: With support for plans up to 400Mbps, upgrading your antenna enables you to take full advantage of nbn® Fixed Wireless improvements.
- Enhanced Reliability: The new antenna can better withstand weather conditions and reduce the likelihood of connection dropouts.
- Future-Proofing: As nbn® continues to upgrade infrastructure, having the latest antenna ensures your connection can support future speed increases.
Local Expertise from Solitary Technology
As a 100% locally owned and operated company, Solitary Technology has deep knowledge of the Coffs Coast and we are able to provide hyper-personalised support.
We serve the entire Coffs Coast, including Bellingen, Woolgoolga, Urunga, and Dorrigo.
FAQs about nbn® Antenna Upgrades
Have a different question? Contact us and we'll be happy to help. Give us a call on 1300 914 278, or start a chat with us in the bottom right of your screen.
How much does an nbn® antenna upgrade cost?
Antenna upgrades through Solitary Technology are free for eligible customers in upgraded Fixed Wireless areas.
Will an antenna upgrade improve my speeds?
Yes, if you're in an eligible area for Fixed Wireless upgrades, a new antenna can significantly improve your signal strength and allow you to access faster speeds, up to 400Mbps.
How long does the upgrade take?
The upgrade process typically takes around one hour but may vary depending on the complexity of the job.
Contact Solitary Technology today on 1300 914 278 to find out if you’re eligible for an nbn® antenna upgrade and enjoy faster, more reliable internet service.
"Highly recommended. Thomas has provided exceptional support in getting our previous fixed wireless nbn equipment/speeds..."
Douglas
"Excellent experience so far. From a seamless changeover and upgrade to consistent speeds and great communication. Not to mention a better deal price wise. Great local enterprise."
Nik R.
"Initial issue with no connection, issue was with nbn not Solitary. Friendly online support got it sorted. All good now. Great value."
Barry G
ProductReview.com.au
"Personal, honest and punctual service . Great to keep things as local as possible , had a couple small problems with nbn and the guys kept me informed and sorted the situation asap."
Nicholas V.
"Switching our internet provider to Solitary Technology has been one of the best decisions we've made! Based in Coffs..."
Robert S.
"Upgraded the antenna on my roof, much much better now, seeing speeds ~280Mbps/15Mbps vs the old ~50/2-5 Friendly support, good little local enterprise"
Shelby
ProductReview.com.au
"Great nbn internet on Kangaroo Island. Solitary Tech team is great, and organised installation on ver short notice"
Phil
ProductReview.com.au
"Incredibly helpful and knowledgeable."
Lisa J.
"Thank you so very much Solitary Technology. You have saved me a lot of money. Everything is working perfectly. Your service was professional and efficient. It’s so good to have locals that we can trust and talk too!! We are really happy"
Kim T.
"Amazing service! Efficient and very easy to deal with"
Darren A.
"Sorted out our internet / wifi for the Bungalows. They had a big task, and did a wonderful job- we couldn’t recommend enough"
Safety Beach Bungalows
"Good experience, very helpful at organising for my connection moved to new address. Highly recommend"
Gayle
ProductReview.com.au
"Extremely helpful and has provided a great service at a very competitive price. Troubleshooting connection issues immediately upon notification and rectifying them in a timely manner"
Colin K.
"We replaced our DODO service with Solitary. Instantly our internet improved. The customer service is excellent. Very polite and respectful employees who are able to communicate with technology illiterate customers effectively."
Mark W.
"Best customer service ever Solitary technology is the best transferred my internet and it was activated straight away I’m telling you everyone needs to join"
Matthew R.
ProductReview.com.au
"I had a very positive experience with the service and staff. Very polite staff . Internet is great and after services great. Thoroughly recommend"
MJ S.
"My Experience has been Brilliant 🥳my business is The Professional Centre Coffs Harbour & the change over to Solitary Technology was a great move 🌈my clients are Happy so l am too 🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩"
Carol P.
"Great Company, best support ever"
Dianne L.
"Very, very easy to deal with and went beyond what what most ISPs will do - friendly and fast communication and an unexpected credit too!"
Lance L.
"We switched our business over to Solitary Tech about 3-4 months ago now and it has been smooth sailing. We had a little hiccup getting the modem setup, but Solitary sent someone out to fix it that same day, pretty impressive"
Ralph
ProductReview.com.au
"Thomas was very clear, honest and helpful. He helped me upgrade my internet connection including hardware. His installation associate, Kim, was great too. I’d recommend!"
Lucia G.
"The nbn connection is as fast and reliable as any; the cost is competitive; and you get personal local support that isn't possible with the large national providers. Recommended!!"
Guy M.
"Just switched to these guys this morning - switch over was fast and seamless, with the amazing Thomas calling as requested to finalise modem set-up. Their support is professional and very amicable..."
KMcC
ProductReview.com.au
"No issues with the service. Would recommend to others, and I have already done so"
Robyn D.
"Highly recommended. Thomas has provided exceptional support in getting our previous fixed wireless nbn equipment/speeds..."
Douglas
"Excellent experience so far. From a seamless changeover and upgrade to consistent speeds and great communication. Not to mention a better deal price wise. Great local enterprise."
Nik R.
"Initial issue with no connection, issue was with nbn not Solitary. Friendly online support got it sorted. All good now. Great value."
Barry G
ProductReview.com.au
"Personal, honest and punctual service . Great to keep things as local as possible , had a couple small problems with nbn and the guys kept me informed and sorted the situation asap."
Nicholas V.
"Switching our internet provider to Solitary Technology has been one of the best decisions we've made! Based in Coffs..."
Robert S.
"Upgraded the antenna on my roof, much much better now, seeing speeds ~280Mbps/15Mbps vs the old ~50/2-5 Friendly support, good little local enterprise"
Shelby
ProductReview.com.au
"Great nbn internet on Kangaroo Island. Solitary Tech team is great, and organised installation on ver short notice"
Phil
ProductReview.com.au
"Incredibly helpful and knowledgeable."
Lisa J.
"Thank you so very much Solitary Technology. You have saved me a lot of money. Everything is working perfectly. Your service was professional and efficient. It’s so good to have locals that we can trust and talk too!! We are really happy"
Kim T.
"Amazing service! Efficient and very easy to deal with"
Darren A.
"Sorted out our internet / wifi for the Bungalows. They had a big task, and did a wonderful job- we couldn’t recommend enough"
Safety Beach Bungalows
"Good experience, very helpful at organising for my connection moved to new address. Highly recommend"
Gayle
ProductReview.com.au
"Extremely helpful and has provided a great service at a very competitive price. Troubleshooting connection issues immediately upon notification and rectifying them in a timely manner"
Colin K.
"We replaced our DODO service with Solitary. Instantly our internet improved. The customer service is excellent. Very polite and respectful employees who are able to communicate with technology illiterate customers effectively."
Mark W.
"Best customer service ever Solitary technology is the best transferred my internet and it was activated straight away I’m telling you everyone needs to join"
Matthew R.
ProductReview.com.au
"I had a very positive experience with the service and staff. Very polite staff . Internet is great and after services great. Thoroughly recommend"
MJ S.
"My Experience has been Brilliant 🥳my business is The Professional Centre Coffs Harbour & the change over to Solitary Technology was a great move 🌈my clients are Happy so l am too 🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩"
Carol P.
"Great Company, best support ever"
Dianne L.
"Very, very easy to deal with and went beyond what what most ISPs will do - friendly and fast communication and an unexpected credit too!"
Lance L.
"We switched our business over to Solitary Tech about 3-4 months ago now and it has been smooth sailing. We had a little hiccup getting the modem setup, but Solitary sent someone out to fix it that same day, pretty impressive"
Ralph
ProductReview.com.au
"Thomas was very clear, honest and helpful. He helped me upgrade my internet connection including hardware. His installation associate, Kim, was great too. I’d recommend!"
Lucia G.
"The nbn connection is as fast and reliable as any; the cost is competitive; and you get personal local support that isn't possible with the large national providers. Recommended!!"
Guy M.
"Just switched to these guys this morning - switch over was fast and seamless, with the amazing Thomas calling as requested to finalise modem set-up. Their support is professional and very amicable..."
KMcC
ProductReview.com.au
"No issues with the service. Would recommend to others, and I have already done so"
Robyn D.
"Highly recommended. Thomas has provided exceptional support in getting our previous fixed wireless nbn equipment/speeds..."
Douglas
"Excellent experience so far. From a seamless changeover and upgrade to consistent speeds and great communication. Not to mention a better deal price wise. Great local enterprise."
Nik R.
"Initial issue with no connection, issue was with nbn not Solitary. Friendly online support got it sorted. All good now. Great value."
Barry G
ProductReview.com.au
"Personal, honest and punctual service . Great to keep things as local as possible , had a couple small problems with nbn and the guys kept me informed and sorted the situation asap."
Nicholas V.
"Switching our internet provider to Solitary Technology has been one of the best decisions we've made! Based in Coffs..."
Robert S.
"Upgraded the antenna on my roof, much much better now, seeing speeds ~280Mbps/15Mbps vs the old ~50/2-5 Friendly support, good little local enterprise"
Shelby
ProductReview.com.au
"Great nbn internet on Kangaroo Island. Solitary Tech team is great, and organised installation on ver short notice"
Phil
ProductReview.com.au
"Incredibly helpful and knowledgeable."
Lisa J.
"Thank you so very much Solitary Technology. You have saved me a lot of money. Everything is working perfectly. Your service was professional and efficient. It’s so good to have locals that we can trust and talk too!! We are really happy"
Kim T.
"Amazing service! Efficient and very easy to deal with"
Darren A.
"Sorted out our internet / wifi for the Bungalows. They had a big task, and did a wonderful job- we couldn’t recommend enough"
Safety Beach Bungalows
"Good experience, very helpful at organising for my connection moved to new address. Highly recommend"
Gayle
ProductReview.com.au
"Extremely helpful and has provided a great service at a very competitive price. Troubleshooting connection issues immediately upon notification and rectifying them in a timely manner"
Colin K.
"We replaced our DODO service with Solitary. Instantly our internet improved. The customer service is excellent. Very polite and respectful employees who are able to communicate with technology illiterate customers effectively."
Mark W.
"Best customer service ever Solitary technology is the best transferred my internet and it was activated straight away I’m telling you everyone needs to join"
Matthew R.
ProductReview.com.au
"I had a very positive experience with the service and staff. Very polite staff . Internet is great and after services great. Thoroughly recommend"
MJ S.
"My Experience has been Brilliant 🥳my business is The Professional Centre Coffs Harbour & the change over to Solitary Technology was a great move 🌈my clients are Happy so l am too 🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩"
Carol P.
"Great Company, best support ever"
Dianne L.
"Very, very easy to deal with and went beyond what what most ISPs will do - friendly and fast communication and an unexpected credit too!"
Lance L.
"We switched our business over to Solitary Tech about 3-4 months ago now and it has been smooth sailing. We had a little hiccup getting the modem setup, but Solitary sent someone out to fix it that same day, pretty impressive"
Ralph
ProductReview.com.au
"Thomas was very clear, honest and helpful. He helped me upgrade my internet connection including hardware. His installation associate, Kim, was great too. I’d recommend!"
Lucia G.
"The nbn connection is as fast and reliable as any; the cost is competitive; and you get personal local support that isn't possible with the large national providers. Recommended!!"
Guy M.
"Just switched to these guys this morning - switch over was fast and seamless, with the amazing Thomas calling as requested to finalise modem set-up. Their support is professional and very amicable..."
KMcC
ProductReview.com.au
"No issues with the service. Would recommend to others, and I have already done so"
Robyn D.
"Highly recommended. Thomas has provided exceptional support in getting our previous fixed wireless nbn equipment/speeds..."
Douglas
"Excellent experience so far. From a seamless changeover and upgrade to consistent speeds and great communication. Not to mention a better deal price wise. Great local enterprise."
Nik R.
"Initial issue with no connection, issue was with nbn not Solitary. Friendly online support got it sorted. All good now. Great value."
Barry G
ProductReview.com.au
"Personal, honest and punctual service . Great to keep things as local as possible , had a couple small problems with nbn and the guys kept me informed and sorted the situation asap."
Nicholas V.
"Switching our internet provider to Solitary Technology has been one of the best decisions we've made! Based in Coffs..."
Robert S.
"Upgraded the antenna on my roof, much much better now, seeing speeds ~280Mbps/15Mbps vs the old ~50/2-5 Friendly support, good little local enterprise"
Shelby
ProductReview.com.au
"Great nbn internet on Kangaroo Island. Solitary Tech team is great, and organised installation on ver short notice"
Phil
ProductReview.com.au
"Incredibly helpful and knowledgeable."
Lisa J.
"Thank you so very much Solitary Technology. You have saved me a lot of money. Everything is working perfectly. Your service was professional and efficient. It’s so good to have locals that we can trust and talk too!! We are really happy"
Kim T.
"Amazing service! Efficient and very easy to deal with"
Darren A.
"Sorted out our internet / wifi for the Bungalows. They had a big task, and did a wonderful job- we couldn’t recommend enough"
Safety Beach Bungalows
"Good experience, very helpful at organising for my connection moved to new address. Highly recommend"
Gayle
ProductReview.com.au
"Extremely helpful and has provided a great service at a very competitive price. Troubleshooting connection issues immediately upon notification and rectifying them in a timely manner"
Colin K.
"We replaced our DODO service with Solitary. Instantly our internet improved. The customer service is excellent. Very polite and respectful employees who are able to communicate with technology illiterate customers effectively."
Mark W.
"Best customer service ever Solitary technology is the best transferred my internet and it was activated straight away I’m telling you everyone needs to join"
Matthew R.
ProductReview.com.au
"I had a very positive experience with the service and staff. Very polite staff . Internet is great and after services great. Thoroughly recommend"
MJ S.
"My Experience has been Brilliant 🥳my business is The Professional Centre Coffs Harbour & the change over to Solitary Technology was a great move 🌈my clients are Happy so l am too 🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩"
Carol P.
"Great Company, best support ever"
Dianne L.
"Very, very easy to deal with and went beyond what what most ISPs will do - friendly and fast communication and an unexpected credit too!"
Lance L.
"We switched our business over to Solitary Tech about 3-4 months ago now and it has been smooth sailing. We had a little hiccup getting the modem setup, but Solitary sent someone out to fix it that same day, pretty impressive"
Ralph
ProductReview.com.au
"Thomas was very clear, honest and helpful. He helped me upgrade my internet connection including hardware. His installation associate, Kim, was great too. I’d recommend!"
Lucia G.
"The nbn connection is as fast and reliable as any; the cost is competitive; and you get personal local support that isn't possible with the large national providers. Recommended!!"
Guy M.
"Just switched to these guys this morning - switch over was fast and seamless, with the amazing Thomas calling as requested to finalise modem set-up. Their support is professional and very amicable..."
KMcC
ProductReview.com.au
"No issues with the service. Would recommend to others, and I have already done so"
Robyn D.
