Hackett 2602 vs Watson 2602: Internet Compared

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

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

Hackett 4/10 C
VS
Better Watson 9/10 A+

Side-by-Side Comparison

MetricHackett, ACTWatson, ACT
Internet Score4/109/10
GradeCA+
Dominant TechnologyFTTNFTTP
Speed Range25-68 Mbps (depends on distance from node)25-1000 Mbps
NBN Premises1,4273,439
FTTP UpgradeYesYes
Households Connected85.1%88.8%

Technology Mix

Hackett

  • FTTN 98.6%
  • FTTP 1.4%

Watson

  • FTTN 44.5%
  • FTTP 55.5%

Verdict

Watson has better internet

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