{"id":17956,"date":"2023-10-11T13:42:06","date_gmt":"2023-10-11T03:42:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.originenergy.com.au\/blog\/?p=17956"},"modified":"2025-03-03T15:09:09","modified_gmt":"2025-03-03T04:09:09","slug":"high-speed-internet-for-serious-gamers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.originenergy.com.au\/blog\/high-speed-internet-for-serious-gamers\/","title":{"rendered":"What is a good internet speed for gaming?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

If you enjoy gaming, then high-speed internet will be a big factor when you\u2019re looking for an internet provider. But what’s the right internet speed to make sure you get the ultimate gaming experience?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

High-speed broadband helps prevent lag <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There’s nothing worse than lag affecting your online gaming experience because you\u2019ve dropped out of a server. Poor internet speeds may be costing you, or your team, the win because of lag. The best way to prevent it? To have an internet plan<\/a> with fast speeds.

Sure, you may be experiencing some performance issues due to poor infrastructure rather than your provider. But as a general rule, getting the right internet plan gives you the best chance when it comes to internet reliability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Recommended gaming internet speeds<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A good internet speed for gaming comes down to what kind of gaming you\u2019re doing. If you’re into competitive gaming such as Fortnite, League of Legends, WoW or Rocket League, you\u2019ll likely want both a high download and upload speed. When looking at broadband plans, look at the speed<\/a> during a typical evening or how fast your internet speed is likely to be during busy periods. Higher typical evening speeds mean there’s less chance your speed will dip to low performance levels in the evening. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

An internet speed of above 20 Mbps is usually ideal for gaming \u2013 especially multiplayer gaming. A drop below 20 Mbps may cause you to experience lag, which could prevent you from taking out the competition. When you choose one of our Enthusiast plans, you can expect typical download speed<\/a> of 99 Mbps between 7-11pm meaning you should get great performance all night.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How multiple devices affect internet speed<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Bandwidth is a measure of how much data can be transmitted over your network at a given time. When you have multiple devices in your household using the internet at the same time, it can slow down your internet and affect your gaming experience. Choosing a plan with a higher internet speed gives you the ability to transmit more data so that it’s less likely that you will suffer problems whilst gaming.

Our handy guide<\/a> can help you understand what else may be slowing down your internet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Origin internet plans for gamers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Not to be dramatic, but if you’re a serious gamer, a slow internet connection could ruin your day. If you want a hassle-free gaming experience our faster plans are the perfect plans for enthusiastic gamers just like you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our plans that are optimal for gaming are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Enthusiast 100<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

This plan offers a typical download speed<\/a> of 99 Mbps between 7-11pm and an upload speed of 20 Mbps. It\u2019s designed for streaming 4K video, having multiple people streaming or gaming at once, or downloading large files.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Enthusiast 100+**<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Our Enthusiast 100+ plan offers higher upload speed than the Enthusiast 100. The plan offers a typical download speed of 99 Mbps between 7-11pm and an upload speed of 40 Mbps. It\u2019s a great option for gamers live streaming on Twitch or content creators who are looking to upload videos to YouTube.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Superfast 250<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Our new Super Fast 250 internet plan is best for large downloads. The plan offers a typical download speed of 248 Mbps between 7-11pm and an upload speed of 25 Mbps. Have the confidence to have multiple people stream 4K video, download huge files and large game updates. This plan\u2019s only available for FTTP locations and some HFC addresses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ultra Fast 1000<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Our Ultra Fast 1000 is a new broadband plan that provides ultra-fast internet for multiple users all at the same time. It offers a typical download speed of 600 Mbps between 7-11pm and an upload speed of 50 Mbps. This plan provides well above the needs of most households, so it\u2019s recommended for heavy internet users who have a strong reliance on fast internet speed. This plan\u2019s only available for FTTP locations and some HFC addresses.

With our plans, you can spend less time worrying about your internet speed and more time working out how your guild’s going to take out the next boss in your raid. Our month-to-month broadband plans<\/a> offer unlimited data with no lock-in contracts, should you ever need to switch up your plan. You can find more info in our fact sheets.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Are you eligible for a $0 fibre upgrade?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Say hello to faster speeds and more capacity at no cost to you! The nbn\u2122 is rolling out a program<\/a> to help connect more Aussie homes to fibre technology. In a nutshell, this means replacing your existing technology with faster fibre. If you have a current eligible connection type<\/a> with either Fibre to the Node (FTTN)<\/a> or Fibre to the Curb (FTTC)<\/a>, and you\u2019re on a higher speed plan, you\u2019ll have the chance to upgrade to Fibre to the Premises (FTTP) for your home internet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Offer available to eligible FTTC and FTTN customers on higher speed plans in eligible areas only. T&Cs apply<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

**Only available over the phone<\/a> with one of our specialists.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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