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Best broadband plans – Finder’s pick for October 2019

We think the best internet plan is the fastest connection with the most data available for your situation. We've done the research comparing almost 1000 broadband plans from 50+ providers across 3 of the most common categories.

Last updated: 10 October 2019

Remember, our "best" pick may not always be the best for you. You can use our broadband plan engine & filters to find a plan better suited to you.

Top pick: the best value NBN plan

Jacob Smith Tech & Utilities Producer

Internode NBN Fibre Gold Unlimited

Internode's NBN Fibre Gold Unlimited plan combines unlimited data and a pay-as-you-go phone service on a month-to-month, no lock-in contract. Internode has also won an award for customer satisfaction.

Internode's typical evening speeds at this tierare well above the average Standard Plus speed (~41Mbps), and it's a good ~$15 cheaper than the average monthly cost at this tier as well.

44.4 Mbps
Typical evening speed
Unlimited data
^$59.99 per month
Min. total cost of $359.94 for the first month

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To find the best value NBN plan, we rely on our proprietary algorithm running our plan engine (see our broadband homepage - our pick is always at the top). Set up by Finder's data science experts, the algorithm takes into account price, speed, data, contract length, provider popularity and technology type. Weighting each metric against each other according to our user analytics and research, it then ranks each plan by total score.

The research

957
broadband plans compared

57
Internet service providers

3
broadband categories

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Editor's top picks

We've spent dozens of hours trawling through Finder's internal database to find the best value deals for this guide.
NBN, ADSL and mobile broadband represent the vast majority of use cases for everyday Australians. We excluded connection types like Satellite or Fixed Wireless which are mostly used in regional or remote areas.
We excluded some providers only servicing limited regions, and evaluated the vast majority of the market.
We strongly preferred plans with unlimited data in the NBN and ADSL categories, and shorter contracts throughout.
Remember, our "best" pick may not always be the best for you. If this is the case, you can use our broadband plan engine & filters to find a plan better suited to your situation.

We've scoured the Internet to save you the time and effort of comparing broadband plans. We maintain a database of virtually every nationally available broadband plan relevant to the average consumer, and update it rigorously on a daily basis.
Matt and I hold Bachelor's degrees in Computer Science and Digital Media respectively, and have worked in communications & tech for more than 8 years collectively. In that time, we've looked after the broadband, mobile and tech space at Finder, working in data compliance, news, publishing and analytics, so we know a good deal when we see one.
We don't rank our plans according to any commercial partnerships we may have with providers. When evaluating providers in our algorithm, we slightly preference them by popularity (roughly, how often people search for a given broadband provider on the internet).
For this guide, we looked at the NBN, ADSL and mobile broadband markets, and out of the 957 relevant plans as of 10/10/19, we believe that the plans listed below represent the best options in each category.
We value our editorial independence, basing our comparison results, content and reviews on objective analysis without bias. But Finder may receive compensation when you click links on our site. Learn more about how we make money from our partners.

Alternative picks

Best cheap NBN plan

Matt Sayer Tech & Utilities Expert/Writer

Flip NBN Unlimited Value 12 PIA

If you're after a basic Internet service, Flip's Unlimited Value plan is an excellent choice. Flip's connection speed is above the category average of 10Mbps, making it adequate for general browsing and streaming. You'll struggle if multiple people try to stream at the same time, however.

At roughly $15 cheaper than many competing options, though, Flip's Unlimited Value plan serves as an affordable and accessible entry point to the NBN.

10 Mbps
Typical evening speed
Unlimited data
^$39.9 per month
Min. total cost of $79.8 for the first month

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Our editor's pick of the "best" NBN plan may not always be the best for everyone. At Finder, we know that many Australians are looking to save money on their utilities bills - so our budget NBN pick is priced accordingly. We use our broadband plan algorithm to find the best value plans, and then filter down to plans that cost $50 or less per month, significantly below the average of about $75/month.

Best high-speed NBN plan

Matt Sayer Tech & Utilities Expert/Writer

Aussie Broadband 100/40 Unlimited

If you're after a high-speed NBN service with top-tier customer service, Aussie Broadband is hard to pass up. Its Premium Unlimited plan clocks in with a typical evening speed of 86Mbps, making it considerably faster than the market average of around 81Mbps.

You don't need to commit to a fixed-term contract nor do you need to pay any set-up fees, either, so you can try it relatively risk-free.

86 Mbps
Typical evening speed
Unlimited data
^$99 per month
Min. total cost of $99 for the first month

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As the average person watches more Netflix, plays more video games, and generally uses more data in their day-to-day lives, home broadband connections will need to get faster. We've filtered for those of you who need the fastest readily available NBN plans on the market - Premium speed plans with a theoretical maximum of 100Mbps (most have an average peak evening speed of around 80 at that tier). We chose the best value plan with Premium speed and unlimited data, preferring no lock-in contracts over longer ones.

Best ADSL bundle plan

Matt Sayer Tech & Utilities Expert/Writer

TPG ADSL2+ Home Bundle Unlimited 1 Month

ADSL usually requires an active phone line to function. Unless you're paying for a separate phone service, you'll need a plan that comes with home phone line rental.

Most providers charge extra for this, which is why TPG's ADSL Home bundle is so attractive. At a lower-than-average price, it includes line rental, unlimited data and pay-as-you-go calls.

Unlimited data
^$59.99 per month
Min. total cost of $179.94 for the first month

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If you're in an area not yet serviced by the National Broadband Network (which is increasingly uncommon), you'll need an alternative broadband connection. ADSL is the pre-fibre option that's been around for decades, using copper phone network lines to provide Internet connections to homes at much lower speeds and reliability than more modern broadband.
We've chosen the best value ADSL plan bundled with a home phone package here for those who need both an Internet connection and a landline - preferencing high data and landline access.

Best standalone ADSL plan

Jacob Smith Tech & Utilities Producer

Dodo ADSL Metro Unlimited 1 Month

If you've already got a home phone service, it's easy to grab a standalone or "naked" ADSL plan (if you can't get the NBN).

You'll get unlimited monthly data at one of the cheapest monthly fees on the market, but you'll need an existing home phone line rental service to sign up.

Unlimited data
^$30 per month
Min. total cost of $262.9 for the first month

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ADSL broadband, whether it be ADSL, ADSL2 or ADSL2+, operates over the copper-line phone network. This is why you plug your ADSL modem into the same wall socket as your home phone. When you sign up for a standalone or "naked" ADSL service, your Internet provider will reconfigure your phone line to support only Internet traffic, removing the necessity of maintaining (and paying for) a landline in the meantime.
We've selected what we think is the overall best value standalone ADSL plan, going for plans with the highest amount of data (preferring unlimited), and the most competitive pricing.

Best cheap mobile broadband plan

Matt Sayer Tech & Utilities Expert/Writer

Dodo 4G Mobile Broadband 1 Month

If you need a basic mobile broadband service, or you don't want to commit to a 12-month contract, Dodo has a great plan.

For just $20 a month, you get a hefty 15GB of data with the freedom of a no-lock-in contract. Most competitors charge an average of $30 for that much data, making Dodo far and away the best value for money.

15 GB data
^$20 per month
Min. total cost of $20 for the first month

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With the 5G revolution on the horizon, mobile broadband is set to become faster and cheaper than ever. If you need a mobile solution for a bit of work or browsing on the go, we've selected a cheap value option for under $50 a month with as much data as possible. These days, however, it can work out better to tether your phone to your laptop or tablet for a similar setup, as many phone plans offer lots of data.

Best big-data mobile broadband plan

Matt Sayer Tech & Utilities Expert/Writer

Spintel 4G High Speed Wireless Broadband

As demand for high-speed Internet, so too have mobile data caps. Spintel's 200GB data plan is a prime example of this.

At just $59.95 a month, it beats out the market average by ~$20/month, delivering tremendous value for money with no need to commit to a long-term contract.

200 GB data
^$59.95 per month
Min. total cost of $219.95 for the first month

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Matt Sayer

Matt Sayer is a writer for Finder, covering all things technology and telecommunications. Along with reporting on events like CES and Mobile World Congress, he has produced comprehensive guides for popular products like smart speakers and graphics cards. He has a Bachelor of Computer Science from RMIT University and is passionate about helping Aussies leverage technology to better their lives.

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