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Compare Internet plans for your home by entering in your address. We'll show you plans that match your home's connection type. You can also use the filters to adjust the price, speed and more.
We calculated potential savings by comparing the prices of the cheapest and most expensive broadband plans in our database (as of May 2022) over a 12-month period.
We chose to look at unlimited NBN plans with no lock-in contract. Here's the full list of savings for each NBN speed tier:
While you could save nearly $1000 in a year on an NBN 250 plan, the most relevant saving statistic here is for NBN 50 plans - $510.60 in a year. This is because NBN 50 plans are the most popular in Australia, with nearly 58% of Australian homes signed up to an NBN 50 plan.
Keep in mind that your own savings figure may be different depending on the current broadband plan you're on and the one you're looking to switch to.
This year's Finder award for best rated broadband provider goes to iPrimus after it was rated highly by customers based on value for money, customer service, reliability, speed, and overall satisfaction.
TPG's NBN 50 plan came out on top as it offers unlimited data at fast speeds. There's no lock-in contract or set-up fees which gives customers greater flexibility for an affordable price.
The other 2 finalists were Exetel NBN 50, Tangerine XL boost.
Goodtel was our pick of the lot for actively improving its green credentials. Its accreditation as a carbon neutral organisation means you can reduce your own carbon footprint when you sign up to its green NBN plan. Plus, Goodtel also gives 50% of its profits to causes that support the planet.
Other finalists for this category were Start Broadband and Telstra.
There are 2 types of broadband available: fixed-line, which is a physical cable connected to your property, and wireless Internet, which uses the same network as your mobile and is portable.
These are further broken down into sub-categories such as NBN, home wireless, mobile broadband and ADSL.
The NBN is a network of high-speed fibre optic cables owned by the government and accessible to most Australians. Since it's made up of a wide mix of technologies, your actual NBN connection type will vary depending on where you live. This is why your address matters so much when it comes to buying an NBN plan.
ADSL uses copper telephone lines to send data signals. It isn't capable of transferring data as quickly as the NBN. Now that the NBN rollout is officially complete, most Aussies will have switched from the old ADSL technology to the NBN.
Mobile broadband is more or less the same as the Internet access you get with a mobile plan, except you can't make or receive calls or texts. You can stick the data-only SIM in your tablet, Wi-Fi dongle or phone to get online.
This works exactly like mobile broadband with some extra features. You usually get a higher data allowance and bigger modem, making it less portable. A home wireless broadband plan can be seen as an alternative to the NBN offering similar speeds, or even faster if you get 5G coverage in your area.
Finder found the average broadband user spends $75 per month on their Internet plan, but your budget might very well be different. The price of your plan will largely depend on what Internet speed you're after.
This depends on the size of your household and what you're planning to use the Internet for. The general rule is: The more people in your home and the more time you're spending on the Internet, the faster the speed you'll need.
Unlimited is usually recommended if you use the Internet regularly. Lighter users can potentially get away with plans that come with a specific data allowance, for example 10-500GB a month. Keep in mind this will save you around $5 a month, but may not be worth it if you think you'll exceed your data limit.
Most providers these days offer no lock-in contracts, so if you do sign up for a contracted plan, make sure there's something in it for you. This could be a free modem or a plan discount.
While we recommend keeping your options open when comparing, we know that not all providers are created equal. Your choice of Internet provider mostly matters when it comes to things like customer service, tech support or reliability of the speeds they advertise.
Good for a single-person home with basic Internet needs such as browsing, social media, and light streaming.
Suited to 1- or 2-person households that want to browse, stream and work from home.
Best for a 2-3 person household with medium Internet usage such as streaming Netflix, browsing, downloading files and taking Zoom video calls.
For 3-4 people who are simultaneously online. You can avoid buffering Internet issues while streaming, working from home or uploading and downloading files.
This could suit households with 5+ people that watch multiple 4K streams, are mostly working from home or are serious gamers.
Mostly suited to small businesses rather than your regular family home, unless there are multiple people living in your household with very heavy Internet usage.
Each month we select 7 Internet plans across various categories that we think offer bang for your buck. You can check these out here.
These days you can pay under $40 for a cheap Internet plan from providers such as Flip, TPG and SpinTel. You can find the cheapest home Internet provider best suited for your circumstances here.
It's easy to get unlimited Internet without paying an arm and a leg. Prices start at $34 a month. You can view all your options here to decide which one is best suited to your household.
This will depend on the type of Internet plan you sign up to. For NBN, it's common for providers to offer a BYO modem option as long as it's compatible with their service. However, for home wireless broadband, you will always need a new modem if you switch Internet plans.
Around 25Mbps speeds could suffice if your Internet usage besides gaming is light enough and you're maybe sharing the bandwidth with one other person. Around 50Mbps is usually a safer bet if you have multiple users sharing the same Internet connection.
You can find our top picks for the best Internet plans for gaming here.
Netflix supports streaming at 1.5Mbps, but this is less than standard definition and the video quality will likely be blurry and pixelated. Around 3Mbps is decent for standard definition, 5Mbps for high definition and 25Mbps for ultra HD (4K).
Keep in mind that if you're streaming Netflix on multiple devices (for example, housemates all on their own laptops, kids streaming on their iPads), you'll need to make sure your Internet speed can cope with the extra traffic.
Unlike the ADSL, you don't need a phone line to get connected to the NBN or any other wireless broadband connections.
However, you can choose to add a home phone line to most NBN plans should you wish to. Find home phone and Internet bundles here.
This will vary between providers but it's now less common for them to charge a set-up fee when you're getting connected to a new Internet plan.
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Read more…Mariam Gabaji is a senior writer for Finder, specialising in energy, mobile and Internet plans. She has over eight years of experience across both print and digital. Mariam's worked as editor of Lifehacker Australia, senior commissioning editor at Culture Trip in London and sports editor at The Express Tribune, a national newspaper in Pakistan. She has a Bachelor Honours degree in Broadcasting & Journalism from Limkokwing University of Creative Technology in Malaysia.
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why will my I pad drop out and not reconnect when I put the password in from the back of the modem which connect my lap top and tablet regards R Freeman
Hi R&E Freeman,
Thanks for your message. If your laptop and tablet can connect using the internet received and password from the back of the modem, then for sure there wouldn’t be a problem reconnecting your iPad as well.
Hope this helps!
Best,
Nikki
Which is the best NBN plan?
Hi Chandra,
Thank you for getting in touch with Finder.
Choosing an NBN provider depends on your lifestyle, internet needs, and more.
Kindly check if NBN is available in your area first using our NBN tracker. If yes, you may go through the list of accessible providers from our comparison table above. You can use the table and search filters to help you decide which provider to go with. When you are ready, press the ‘Go to site’ button to apply or to contact the provider for more information.
I hope this helps.
Thank you and have a wonderful day!
Cheers,
Jeni
I need a reliable provider with either NBN or Cable for phone, internet, and Foxtel.
Hi Yvonne,
Thank you for getting in touch with Finder.
You may enter your address in our NBN tracker to know providers that you may get service with. If you prefer to get an NBN bundle, you can use our comparison table and search filters to help you find the plan that suits you. When you are ready, press the ‘Go to site’ button to apply.
I hope this helps.
Thank you and have a wonderful day!
Cheers,
Jeni
We are considering changing from Telstra to TPG for our internet & home phone since we are low users of internet. Just need to know if the $29.99 NBN offer is still available could you explain what it offers please?
Hi Trina,
Thank you for getting in touch with Finder.
Yes, $29.99 still exist with TPG however it does not include unlimited calls within Australia. It has included data of up to 10GB. I suggest that you contact TPG directly on this matter so they can also tailor fit the plan that would suit your telephone and internet needs.
I hope this helps.
Thank you and have a wonderful day!
Cheers,
Jeni
Hi I’m enquiring for my parents that will have no use for the internet. Once NBN take over , is it possible to have the phone line connection only with no Internet & a provider who provides this service. I have done some enquires and so far it seems this is not an option. All packages included having the internet.
Thanks
Kim
Hi Kim,
Thanks for getting in touch with Finder!
According to our guide to NBN plans, “Unless you live in an area serviced by fixed wireless or satellite NBN, the traditional landline phone service will be deactivated 18 months after you have access to the NBN (see above). However, that doesn’t mean your existing handset is useless since you can hook it up to your NBN router to make and receive phone calls over the internet. This technology is known as Voice over IP (VoIP) and functions much the same as the landline service it’s replacing.”
This means you would still need an NBN to activate a landline phone. Since you mentioned, your parents won’t need an internet connection, what you can do is find cost-effective mobile plans. When you visit the page, make sure to use the filter on the left-hand side of the page so it will be easier to filter out the plans according to your usage.
Hope this helps!
Best,
Nikki