We haven’t just rounded up the list of the top 10 internet providers. We’ve done you one better by highlighting their most popular plans on Finder too.
TPG offers NBN, home wireless, and broadband plans on its own fibre network, so there's a good chance you'll have at least one option available at your address.
Want to bundle your internet and mobile plans with TPG and get $5 a month off. The bundling offer is available on its medium and large mobile plans.
Would like access to multiple customer support options. You can call at any time and on any day of the week, use the live chat feature on its website, or contact customer support via Facebook.
Want to try home wireless broadband. TPG has a couple of $0 modem offers on its 4G and 5G plans, making it easier to take its plans for a test run.
Keep in mind: Although TPG's plans come with no lock-in contract, you'll need to give a 30-day notice if you decide to switch providers.
2. Exetel - Great for speed reliability
Exetel has just undergone a brand refresh and scrapped all its NBN plans in favour of what it’s calling the ‘One Plan’. You’ll get really fast speeds at a fairly reasonable price.
It consistently ranks among the top providers in the ACCC Broadband Performance Report, which measures the speed and reliability of Australia’s top 11 internet providers each quarter.
We’ve included the new plan as the most popular on Finder, as its NBN 50 offer is no longer available. To put the difference in perspective, the NBN 50 plan cost $85 a month.
With the new plan, you’re getting much faster speeds for less.
Want reliable speeds. Exetel came second in the ACCC's latest broadband report for speed reliability during peak hours (7pm–11pm). This is when most people are online at once, which can slow down the internet.
Would like the ability to ‘hibernate’ your internet plan while you’re away.
Like the option of ‘Warp Speed’ upgrades to 1GB (1000Mbps) for an extra $1 a day.
Want Refer a Friend perks where you and your friend both get $1 off your monthly bill for as long as you both stick with Exetel.
Keep in mind: You’ll need a Fibre to the Premises (FTTP) or a Hybrid Fibre Coaxial (HFC) NBN connection to sign up to Exetel’s new plan.
3. Tangerine - Juicy deals for the first 6 months
Tangerine keeps its NBN plans juicy with 6-month discounts that are usually available throughout the year.
It also received a high commendation in the Top Value NBN Provider category at Finder's 2025 Broadband Customer Satisfaction Awards.
Either want to bring your own modem or get one for $0 as long as you stay connected for 12 months.
Appreciate the fact that it was highly commended across multiple categories in the 2025 Finder Product Awards: Best NBN Provider for Everyday Use, Best Budget NBN Provider and Best NBN Provider for Superfast Speeds.
Want access to both phone and live chat support.
Are environmentally conscious and want carbon neutral broadband without paying extra.
Keep in mind: Most of Southern Phone's internet plans are month-to-month, but mobile broadband requires a 12-month contract.
5. Dodo - Great deals and reliable internet speeds
Dodo's a solid option for budget-conscious households as it offers frequent discounts to help people save on their internet bills.
It also took out Best NBN Provider for Everyday Use and Best NBN Provider for Fast Speeds at the 2025 Finder Product Awards.
Want reliable speeds. According to the ACCC’s latest Broadband Performance Report, Dodo achieved 102.4% of its advertised download speeds during the peak evening hours (7–11pm). This means it slightly outperformed what it promises customers.
Are keen to bundle internet and energy and save up to $10 a month on your NBN bill.
Don't have your own modem and want to spread the cost with a new modem from Dodo over 24 months.
Keep in mind: You will need to set up direct debit to make payments. The good news is no additional fees apply.
6. Superloop - Speed boosts and more
Superloop is a solid option if you're after speed reliability and fast internet.
Want free speed upgrade days. The My Speed Boost feature will temporarily boost your NBN speed for five days each month. You can rollover up to 30 unused.
Like a bundling discount. Superloop takes $5 off your NBN plan when you add a mobile or home phone plan. Add both, and you'll save $7.50 each month.
Want reliable speeds. Superloop came in fifth in the ACCC's latest broadband report for speed reliability during peak hours (7pm–11pm). This is when most people are online at once, which can slow down the internet.
Keep in mind: If you need a modem, Superloop's option is pricier than others in our database, so buying a compatible one separately might work out cheaper.
7. Kogan - Get Qantas Frequent Flyer points with your NBN
Outside of shopping deals, Kogan also offers a set of NBN plans with the unique perk of earning 1 Qantas Frequent Flyer point for every $2 spent.
Are after fast and reliable NBN. Optus came in fourth out of 11 providers in the ACCC's quarterly Broadband Performance Report. The report measures download speed reliability during peak hours (7pm–11pm). This is when most people are online, which can cause network congestion.
Want a modem with 4G backup. This can be handy during an NBN outage.
Keep in mind: The cost of a modem from Optus will be $0 if you stay connected for 24 months on NBN or 36 months on its home wireless broadband plan. If you leave early, you'll need to pay off the remaining cost of the modem.
9. iiNet - Choices galore
iiNet doesn't really need an introduction. It's pretty well-established in the internet space.
What you might not know is that, in addition to NBN plans, iiNet also offers home wireless broadband and has its own fibre network, which could be available in your area.
Simply pop in your address on its website to find out.
Appreciate the fact that it won Best Wireless Broadband Provider at Finder's 2025 Product Awards.
Are keen to try home wireless broadband without paying a hefty price. There's no lock-in contract so you can leave whenever you want. You'll just need to return the modem when you cancel the plan.
Want optional add-ons such as local or international call packs.
Would like a $5 a month bundling discount by signing up with iiNet for mobile and internet.
Keep in mind: iiNet can give you an NBN modem for $0 if you stay connected for 24 months. If you cancel early, you'll need to return the modem within 21 days or pay $14 for each remaining month.
10. Belong - Telstra’s more affordable sub-brand
Belong keeps things simple with its internet plans. You have three speed tiers to choose from - NBN 25, NBN 50 and NBN 100, and that’s it.
All come with unlimited data and no lock-in contract, so you can cancel your plan at any time.
Want to bundle your mobile and internet with the same provider. Its mobile plans are popular on Finder, and NBN sign-ups include a mobile SIM with $80 credit.
Want to BYO modem or buy one for $132, with the option to pay it off over 12 months.
Like extra perks such as refer-a-friend credit. Get a mate to sign up with your referral code and you’ll score $20 credit, for up to 10 friends.
Keep in mind: Belong doesn’t offer speeds faster than NBN 100, so if you need more speed, you’ll need to consider other providers.
How we chose the 10 best internet providers in Australia
To find the top 10 best internet service providers, we look at the total number of clicks by Finder users over the last month. This includes providers that offer plans on multiple connection types including NBN and home wireless broadband.
Keep in mind that the providers on this list are Finder partners, which means we may be paid if you click links to partner websites. Find out more about how we make money.
We're still editorially independent, and in our breakdown of these providers and their plans, we'll be upfront about any sneaky terms and conditions we think you should know about.
How many internet providers are there in Australia?
There are dozens of internet service providers in Australia offering NBN, satellite, home wireless and mobile broadband plans in Australia.
While we try our best to compare as many internet providers as possible, we may not cover some of the smaller regional operators.
Here's a look at the list of all the ones we do compare:
How do I know I've picked the best internet provider?
There are a bunch of factors to consider before signing up for a new provider, including the following:
Price
If you're new to a provider, see if you can score any introductory deals. Common deals with NBN plans are a discounted price for 3–6 months, while home wireless plans often come with the first month for free. Just remember to keep note of when the promotional period runs out, so you don't end up paying more than you want to.
Speed
The NBN speed you need will depend on how many people are in your household and how intensely you use the internet. Most 2–3 person households will find NBN 50 sufficient, though larger households or those working from home may prefer NBN 100.
Customer service
Depending on your previous experiences, customer service can be a make-it or break-it factor when comparing plans. If you're sick of playing phone tag or only having the option to live chat, you might prefer an internet provider with an Australian-based call centre.
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Hi John,
You can enter your address here to see if you can get the NBN and what plans are available to you: https://www.finder.com.au/broadband-plans/nbn-tracker
From there, you can select the one that best suits your needs.
Hope this helps.
JohnOctober 19, 2023
We bought a building block which did not have the nbn connected. Can I now get it connected and how much would it cost.
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MarkOctober 23, 2023Finder
Hi John,
As you don’t have the NBN connected at your block, you would likely face a $300 one-off new development fee. This would be passed on to you by the NBN provider that you choose.
You can compare NBN plans here to see what suits your needs: https://www.finder.com.au/broadband-plans/nbn
And when you’ve contacted the provider of your choice, they will inform you if you can get the NBN connected at your block and if any additional work is required and how much this would cost on top of the regular monthly NBN plan.
Hope this helps.
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Hi, can’t find a review for Skymesh. Please help.
Hi Jenn, Here’s our page on Skymesh. Hope this helps!
need to compare opticom broadband can someone help pls?
Hi Noel, you can compare Opticomm broadband plans here: https://www.finder.com.au/broadband-plans/what-is-opticomm. Hope this helps.
I’d like to get the nbn on
Hi John,
You can enter your address here to see if you can get the NBN and what plans are available to you: https://www.finder.com.au/broadband-plans/nbn-tracker
From there, you can select the one that best suits your needs.
Hope this helps.
We bought a building block which did not have the nbn connected. Can I now get it connected and how much would it cost.
Hi John,
As you don’t have the NBN connected at your block, you would likely face a $300 one-off new development fee. This would be passed on to you by the NBN provider that you choose.
You can compare NBN plans here to see what suits your needs: https://www.finder.com.au/broadband-plans/nbn
And when you’ve contacted the provider of your choice, they will inform you if you can get the NBN connected at your block and if any additional work is required and how much this would cost on top of the regular monthly NBN plan.
Hope this helps.