Arakoon 2431 vs Lord Howe Island 2898: Internet Compared

Side-by-side internet quality comparison for Arakoon, NSW and Lord Howe Island, NSW.

Data updated March 2026 · Sources: NBN Co, ABS Census, ACCC

Better Arakoon 5/10 C+
VS
Lord Howe Island 1.5/10 D

Side-by-Side Comparison

MetricArakoon, NSWLord Howe Island, NSW
Internet Score5/101.5/10
GradeC+D
Dominant TechnologyFTTNSatellite
Speed Range25-68 Mbps (depends on distance from node)12-25 Mbps
NBN Premises28878
FTTP UpgradeYesNo
Households Connected85.9%89.4%

Technology Mix

Arakoon

  • FIXED WIRELESS 2.1%
  • FTTN 80.6%
  • FTTP 17%
  • SATELLITE 0.3%

Lord Howe Island

  • NULL 37.2%
  • SATELLITE 62.8%

Verdict

Arakoon has better internet

Arakoon has better internet: scores 5.0/10 vs 1.5/10 (difference of 3.5), different technology (FTTN vs Satellite).

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About this comparison

This comparison is based on PickNBN's composite internet quality score, which factors in NBN technology type, fibre coverage percentage, FTTP upgrade status, and ABS Census household connectivity rates.

Data sourced from NBN Co, ABS Census, and ACCC broadband benchmarks. Actual internet experience depends on your specific address, plan, and provider.