Hughes 2605 vs Phillip 2606: Internet Compared

Side-by-side internet quality comparison for Hughes, ACT and Phillip, ACT.

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

Hughes 4/10 C
VS
Better Phillip 9/10 A+

Side-by-Side Comparison

MetricHughes, ACTPhillip, ACT
Internet Score4/109/10
GradeCA+
Dominant TechnologyFTTNFTTP
Speed Range25-68 Mbps (depends on distance from node)25-1000 Mbps
NBN Premises1,3455,278
FTTP UpgradeYesYes
Households Connected88.1%87.6%

Technology Mix

Hughes

  • FTTN 99.6%
  • FTTP 0.4%

Phillip

  • FTTB 12.7%
  • FTTC 12.9%
  • FTTN 31.2%
  • FTTP 31.8%
  • NULL 11.4%

Verdict

Phillip has better internet

Phillip 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.