How to Avoid Letting Your Router Slow You Down
We’ve all been there: Zoom freezes as you pull a face, Netflix stalls, someone screams as their game freezes at the worst possible moment! You might curse the NBN, but the real culprit is closer than you think, your router.
Like mobile phones, router technology is improving constantly. When you change providers or your plan, if you opt to use your existing router, you could be paying for speed you cannot get.
A brand new Opensignal study found that households using routers supplied by their internet provider experienced up to 17% more consistent broadband performance compared to those relying on “BYO gear.”
The Problem with BYO Routers
Many Australians opt to bring their own routers. On paper, bringing your own router looks like a simple way to cut costs. It often leads to unexpected issues and can create endless headaches:
- Hard to configure – BYO gear often needs manual setup that doesn’t always match NBN requirements.
- Outdated tech – Older Wi-Fi 4 or 5 devices can’t keep pace with modern fibre speeds.
- No remote updates – If firmware lags, so does your internet.
- Performance drops under pressure – Add a few devices, and suddenly the whole house slows to a crawl.
A match made in heaven! The Occom + ASUS Advantage
Occom has partnered with ASUS, to ensure you are not only getting the best internet, service, and pricing, but also the hardware to ensure you get the speed you’re paying for.
ASUS routers have strong proof. With multiple PCMag Readers’ Choice Awards:
- Best Overall – 2025
- Standalone Routers – 2025
- Mesh Systems – 2025
- Voted #1 for performance in Australia’s Finder Customer Satisfaction Awards – 2023
If the hardware isn’t top ier, you’ll never truly experience the speeds you’re paying for. Thus, at Occom, we don’t treat routers as an afterthought. We’ve partnered with ASUS, a global leader in networking, trusted by millions worldwide. Every Occom customer on a 12-month contract receives a premium Wi-Fi 6 ASUS router, included at no extra cost.
- Optimised for NBN – Every router is tuned and tested for performance on Occom’s network.
- Effortless setup – Plug in, connect, and you’re ready to go.
- Always up to date – Remote updates keep your connection reliable.
- Future-proof design – Built for today’s Wi-Fi 6 and ready for tomorrow’s upgrades.
- Award-winning support – Our team answers in under 17 seconds when you need help.
Backed by a 4.9★ Google rating and recognition as an AFR Customer Champion, Occom makes sure your internet doesn’t just look good on paper, it works the way it should in real life.
With Occom, you don’t just get award-winning speeds and support, you also get the latest ASUS Wi-Fi 6 router included on a 12-month plan. Check out our home internet plans and find the perfect fit for your household today.