Downer 2602 vs Watson 2602: Internet Compared

Side-by-side internet quality comparison for Downer, ACT and Watson, ACT.

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

Downer 5/10 C+
VS
Better Watson 9/10 A+

Side-by-Side Comparison

MetricDowner, ACTWatson, ACT
Internet Score5/109/10
GradeC+A+
Dominant TechnologyFTTNFTTP
Speed Range25-68 Mbps (depends on distance from node)25-1000 Mbps
NBN Premises1,8763,439
FTTP UpgradeYesYes
Households Connected84.3%88.8%

Technology Mix

Downer

  • FTTN 87.9%
  • FTTP 11.5%
  • NULL 0.6%

Watson

  • FTTN 44.5%
  • FTTP 55.5%

Verdict

Watson has better internet

Watson has better internet: scores 9.0/10 vs 5.0/10 (difference of 4.0), different technology (FTTN vs FTTP).

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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.