Our team of internet plan experts have compared 300+ NBN plans from 40+ internet providers in Australia. We shortlisted 9 plans based on popularity, customer reviews and expert analysis. Remember that not all NBN plans will suit your needs so make sure you compare your options before choosing the right one for you.
Best NBN plan for fast speeds: Dodo NBN100
Best NBN plan under $65: Tangerine NBN Value
Best NBN plan for everyday use: TPG NBN50
Best NBN plan with Superfast speeds: Southern Phone NBN Superfast
Best NBN plan with $0 modem: iiNet NBN50 Liimitless
Total cost over first 12 months (excluding modem): $930
What we like about Dodo:
A discounted rate of $70 a month for the first 6 months, a total saving of $90
You can BYO modem or buy one for $79 if you purchase it by 25 June. The usual price for the modem is $99
No lock-in contract and no setup fees
Bundling your NBN plan with Dodo's energy plan will save you an additional $10 a month on your internet.
Watch out for:
The price jumps back to $85 a month after 6 months.
NBN 100 is a great option for larger households where 3 to 4 people want to be online simultaneously and avoid buffering internet. We used this speed tier to select the best NBN plan for fast speeds. We looked at fixed-line NBN 100 plans from Finder partners that came with unlimited data and gave each plan a value score by assigning weights to various factors including cost per Mbps over 24 months (including promotional offers), live chat support, phone support, option to BYO modem, cost of modem, and the provider's ranking in the ACCC's broadband performance report. The top pick was chosen based on the plan with the highest value score.
Total cost over first 12 months (excluding modem): $688.80
What we like about Tangerine:
You get $15 a month off for the first 6 months - that's a total saving of $90
Tangerine won the 2023 Finder Award for Best Budget NBN Provider
Home phone line available to add-on from an additional $10 per month
Watch out for:
The price jumps back to $64.90 a month after 6 months.
To find the best budget-friendly NBN plan, we looked at month-to-month fixed-line NBN plans from Finder partners that came with unlimited data and cost $65 or less per month, including any promotional discounts. We then gave each shortlisted plan a value score by assigning weights to a number of factors including cost per Mbps over 24 months (including promotional offers), live chat support, phone support, option to BYO modem, cost of modem, and the provider's ranking in the ACCC's broadband performance report. Our top pick was chosen based on which plan got the highest value score.
NBN plans from $39 a month
Looking for an NBN to fit your budget? Check out our guide to the cheapest NBN plans in Australia this month. We update deals across popular internet providers daily. Just keep in mind the cheaper the plan, the more speed you'll have to sacrifice.
Total cost over first 12 months (excluding modem): $959.88
What we like about TPG:
Get your modem for free on selected plans when you sign up on six month contract plans
When you bundle your internet and mobile with TPG, you'll get a discount on most of its SIM only plans
It offers the maximum typical evening speeds available on an NBN 50 plan
Watch out for:
There's a 30-day notice period if you decide to cancel your plan
We decided to go with the NBN 50 speed tier for our everyday use category as it's the most popular speed tier in Australia according to the ACCC. We looked at fixed-line NBN 50 plans from Finder partners that came with unlimited data and gave each plan a value score by assigning weights to various factors including cost per Mbps over 24 months (including promotional offers), live chat support, phone support, option to BYO modem, cost of modem, and the provider's ranking in the ACCC's broadband performance report. The top pick was chosen based on the plan with the highest value score.
Modem: BYO modem or purchase a modem from Southern Phone for $156
Total cost over first 12 months (excluding modem): $1080
What we like about Southern Phone:
No setup fees if you have your own modem
Some of the best typical evening speeds of any provider, hitting the maximum 250 Mbps
Certified carbon neutral NBN plans
Watch out for:
Thin on extra features
Not the cheapest modem options if you don't have your own
We looked at fixed-line NBN 250 plans with unlimited data from Finder partners. Each plan was given a value score by assigning weights to factors including cost per Mbps over 24 months (including promotional offers), live chat support, phone support, option to BYO modem, cost of modem, and the provider's ranking in the ACCC's broadband performance report (if available). The top pick was chosen based on the NBN plan with the highest value score.
Modem: BYO modem or $0 modem if you stay connected for 24 months.
Total cost over first 12 months: $899.88
What we like about iiNet:
In the ACCC's Broadband performance data from March 2023, iiNet came in 8th out of 10 providers for speed reliability
You can save to $10 a month for 6 months until 14 May 2024
BYO modem or get one for free if you stay for 24 months
Watch out for:
The price jumps back to $79.99 a month after 6 months
We looked at fixed-line NBN 50 plans with unlimited data from Finder partners. Each plan was given a value score by assigning weights to factors including cost per Mbps over 24 months (including promotional offers), modem included for $0 at sign-up, and the provider's ranking in the ACCC's broadband performance report (if available). The top pick was chosen based on the NBN plan with the highest value score.
Modem: BYO modem or $0 modem if you stay connected for 18 months.
Total cost over first 12 months (excluding modem): $924
What we like about Superloop:
A discounted rate of $69 a month for the first 6 months, a total saving of $96
A free eero 6+ router if you stay connected for 18 months
No lock-in contract and no setup costs (other than $20 shipping)
NBN 100 speeds are well suited for intensive online activities, including gaming
Watch out for:
Price rises to $85 a month after the first 6 months
Modem is only free if you stay conencted for 18 months
We looked at fixed-line NBN 100 plans with unlimited data from Finder partners. Each plan was given a value score by assigning weights to factors including cost per Mbps over 24 months (including promotional offers), choice of BYO modem, customer support features and the provider's ranking in the ACCC's broadband performance report for both latency and download speeds. The top pick was chosen based on the NBN plan with the highest value score.
Dodo came in the top 5 out of 10 providers for speed reliability in the ACCC's broadband performance report for December 2023.
Its special promotional price will save you $90 over 6 months
You can bundle internet and energy with Dodo to save on your NBN plan
Watch out for:
The price goes up to $85 a month after 6 months
We looked at fixed-line NBN 100 plans with unlimited data that are covered in the Netflix ISP Speed Index. Each plan was given a value score by assigning weights to factors including cost per Mbps over 24 months (including promotional offers), choice of BYO modem, customer support features and the provider's ranking in the Netflix ISP Speed Index. The top pick was chosen based on the NBN plan from a Finder partner with the highest value score.
Modem: BYO modem or purchase one from Dodo for $79 (offer ends 25.6.24)
Total cost over first 12 months (bundled with gas and electricity for NSW and VIC customers): $750
What we like about Dodo:
It already offers a cheap NBN plan so the bundling discount makes it even cheaper
Cheap modem for $79
No lock-in contract or setup fees
Watch out for:
$10 monthly discount is only available for customers in NSW and VIC who bundle both gas and electricity ($5 discount for each)
QLD customers get $5 off a month for bundling electricity
Discount not available for customers in other states
Bundling your energy and internet may not always result in the cheapest deal. You should compare electricity and gas plans separately first as these will still vary depending on where you live.
We looked at fixed-line NBN 50 plans with unlimited data that offer a discount on their plans when bundled with electricity and/or gas from the same provider. Each plan was given a value score by assigning weights to factors including cost per Mbps over 24 months (including bundling discounts), choice of BYO modem, customer support features and the provider's ranking in the ACCC's broadband performance report. The top pick was chosen based on the NBN plan from a Finder partner with the highest value score.
Modem: Included for $0 if you stay connected for 12 months
Total cost over first 12 months: $1050
What we like about iPrimus:
Add on Fetch for an extra $10 a month (Mini set top box included)
Speed suits a household of 2-4 people
No lock-in contract
Watch out for:
Modem is only free if you stay connected for 12 months, otherwise you'll need to pay $10 per month remaining
$60 setup fee per Fetch box
Fetch channel packs are an additional $6 per pack
Not the fastest typical evening speed - you could find a faster NBN 100 plan from a different provider (but they may not offer Fetch)
We looked at fixed-line NBN 100 plans with unlimited data and the option to add on Fetch (either included with the plan or for an additional cost). Each plan was given a value score by assigning weights to factors including cost per Mbps over 24 months (including promotional offers), choice of BYO modem and customer support features. The top pick was chosen based on the NBN plan from a Finder partner with the highest value score.
2024 Finder Awards for the best NBN plans
These are the NBN plans that topped our list in the 2024 Finder Awards. Categories are based on speed and price. Winners were chosen based on their typical evening speed and price over the first 12 months of the plan, customer support channels and performance in the quarterly ACCC Broadband Performance Report.
Best NBN Provider for Everyday Use
Winner: TPG - NBN50 Plan
Highly commended: Flip - Family Plan
Highly commended: Tangerine - Silver Plan
Best NBN Provider for Fast Speeds
Winner: Spintel - NBN100 Plan
Highly commended: Exetel - Family Plan
Highly commended: Tangerine - Speedy Plan
Best NBN Provider for Superfast Speeds
Winner: Superloop - SuperFast Plan
Highly commended: Exetel - Superfast Plan
Highly commended: Southern Phone - Superfast Plan
Best Budget NBN Provider
Winner: Exetel - Everyday Plan
Highly commended: Belong - Starter Plan
Highly commended: Tangerine - Value Plan
Our panel of broadband experts compared 135 NBN plans from 43 providers to select the best value NBN provider over 3 categories.
Each plan was given a value score based on factors such as price, typical download speed, speed reliability and live chat support, with the provider having the highest score coming out as the winner.
2 award categories were based on the most popular speed tiers in Australia (NBN 50 and NBN 100), and the final category was based on plans costing under $65 per month.
Since October 2023 we've seen major providers such as Optus, Telstra and Aussie Broadband raise prices on NBN 50 plans, the most popular speed tier used by the majority of Australians. On the flipside, some have reduced the cost of NBN 100 which is the second most popular speed tier.
Other providers are expected to follow suit in light of NBN's new pricing framework, which kicks in on 1 December 2023.
If you haven't compared NBN plans in 6-12 months you could be missing out on some big savings. For example, the price difference between the cheapest and most expensive NBN 50 plan on Finder is over $450.
If you've also been eyeballing faster internet speeds, now might be the time to upgrade your NBN plan to take advantage of slightly lower pricing. But don't let providers convince you to sign up to faster speeds if you don't need them.
As seen on Sunrise Channel 7 (5 November 2023). This comment may be republished with a link to this page.
Everyone's needs are different so consider the following when looking for the best NBN plan for your household:
What NBN speed are you after? The size of your household and what you're doing on the internet will determine which speed is appropriate for you. While most Australians are on an NBN 50 plan, an NBN 100 plan could be better for you if the majority of your household works from home. In fact, Finder's Consumer Sentiment Tracker found that more Australians are satisfied with an NBN 100 plan compared to any other NBN speed tier.
Are you after a basic NBN plan or one with extra features? Having extra perks tacked onto your plan can be nice, but consider whether you'll actually make use of these or if you're happy with just a simple plug and play NBN plan.
Do you need to buy a new modem? If you already own a modem and are comfortable transferring it across to a new provider, it's a great way to keep your initial costs low. Otherwise, all providers offer a modem to purchase with your NBN plan. Just make sure you factor this cost in when you're signing up to your new plan.
Here are some handy tips from our experts for picking the best NBN plan:
If you're moving house and signing up to a new NBN provider and need a modem delivered at your new address, don't want until the last minute to sort it out. There's a good chance you'll be without internet at your new place if they can't expedite the delivery.
The best NBN plan is different for everybody. Consider things like how many people are in your household and what exactly everyone does online. With this knowledge, you'll find yourself with a good starting point to finding the best plan that works for you.
Before signing up to your new NBN plan, give your current provider a call or message to ask about setting up a cancellation date. In some cases, your provider could offer to price-match or bring the cost of your current plan down for a couple of months.
When I moved into my current apartment I just paid half the internet bills my roommate had signed up for ages ago when she moved in. Turns out she hadn't compared in a while and we were overpaying for pretty average speed. A quick comparison took us from 90 Mbps to over 200 Mbps for $5 less per month.
We looked at residential NBN plans in our database and opted for fixed-line technologies as they're widely available across each state.
Other selection criteria to narrow down our shortlist included looking at NBN plans that offer unlimited data and are an active partner on Finder.
Promotional discounts are only applicable if they are valid for at least 2 weeks from the time of scoring.
Best NBN categories
Each month, we select the best NBN plans across 6 categories.
Most popular NBN plan: Based on the plan most users have clicked on in the last 30 days.
Under $65 (cheap NBN plan): Based on our internal value scoring system.
Best NBN plan for everyday use (NBN 50): Based on our internal value scoring system, limiting results to plans on the NBN 50 speed tier, which is proven to be the most popular speed category in Australia.
Best NBN plan for fast speeds (NBN 100): Based on our internal value scoring, limiting results to plans on the NBN 100 speed tier which are suitable for larger households of 3-4 people.
Best NBN plan for Superfast speeds (NBN 250): Based on our internal value scoring, limiting results to plans on the NBN 250 speed tier.
Best NBN plan with $0 modem: Based on plans which include a modem at time of purchase and the shortest timeframe needed to get the modem for $0, limiting results to NBN 50 plans based on the most popular speed in Australian households.
How does Finder's value scoring system work?
For certain categories, we use a value scoring system to choose the best NBN plan by scoring the following factors:
Cost per Mbps. This is calculated by taking the price of the plan over 24 months divided by the download speeds you get (Mbps). The price includes any promotional offers that are valid for 2 or more weeks from when we selected the plan.
Option to BYO modem. Plans with the choice to BYO modem are weighted more favourably than those without the option.
Cost of modem.
Live chat support. We weight providers with an active live chat service higher than those that don't have this feature. This must be a personalised service - live chats with automated prompts or responses are not included.
Availability of phone support. Providers with an active call centre are weighted higher than those without. Location of the call centre is not taken into account.
The provider's ranking in the ACCC's broadband performance report (if applicable). These rankings are updated quarterly and are a representation of the reliability of the NBN provider and the speeds they advertise across their plans.
We then assign a weight to each of the factors in order to calculate a value score. Price and speed are given the highest weighting.
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I live with my daughter and her three children. ( All use the internet ) Which would be the best plan for me.
Hi Fred, an NBN 100 plan is good for households of 4+ people. You can read our guide on ‘What NBN speed tier do I need’ for more information: https://www.finder.com.au/broadband-plans/nbn-speed-tiers or compare NBN 100 plans here: https://www.finder.com.au/compare-nbn-100-plans. Hope this helps!