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Customer satisfaction is Aussie Broadband's bread and butter. It was aptly named Internet Service Provider of the Year in the 2020 Roy Morgan Annual Customer Satisfaction Awards.
While its prices are slightly more expensive than its competitors, many customers don't seem to mind paying a few extra dollars (around $5-$10 more per month) for local support that's responsive.
Aussie Broadband could be right for you if:
While Aussie Broadband has a lot going for it, including fast speeds, consider:
Aussie Broadband offers a BYO modem option if you already have one from your previous provider so you don't have to fork out an additional modem cost.
Otherwise, you can grab one from Aussie for $149, which is about the average price of a modem.
While the prices won't blow a hole in your budget, you could find better priced plans with better data inclusions elsewhere.
In June 2022, Aussie Broadband placed equal 9th (out of 12 providers) in the ACCC Broadband Performance Report for download speeds during busy hours of the day (7-11pm). It delivered maximum speeds 94.8% of the time.
Aussie's performance in this quarterly report has been average at best, often ranking towards the middle of the pack or towards the bottom.
That being said, achieving 94.8% is still fairly good. It just means you may experience fluctuations in your speed 5% of the time.
Aussie Broadband is known for its responsive customer service. You can:
Aussie Broadband also gives you access to a few perks and features besides its excellent customer support and fast Internet speeds:
You can choose to bundle your NBN plan with Fetch TV to enjoy 45+ channels. Prices start at an additional $10 a month.
You can get up to 20GB of bonus data on your mobile broadband plan if you bundle it with an NBN plan.
The amount of bonus data depends on which plan you choose.
Aussie Broadband offers gamer-centric features on its NBN plans that lower latency, and gives you real-time data on its network about ping times.
It also maintains direct domestic links to Steam and Twitch so you can spend less time installing updates and get better video quality.
For under $60 a month, Aussie Broadband offers seniors an NBN 12 plan with unlimited data and a landline. You will need to call Aussie Broadband directly to sign up.
Aussie Broadband's app isn't like a regular one that only tracks usage. It also comes with some additional features such as:
While we think Aussie Broadband has a lot to offer, there are other providers that offer similar plans for cheaper.
For another Aussie option:
Superloop is a great option for high speed NBN and costs less compared to Aussie Broadband. Plus, you have access to local customer support too if that's important to you.
For cheaper plans:
Tangerine offers some of the cheapest NBN plans on Finder. Despite being priced lower than Aussie Broadband, it still offers the same typical evening speeds on its NBN 25 and NBN 50 plans.
For more reliability:
If you're after another big brand that's performed well in speeds, Optus has got plenty to offer. Its plans are comparable to Aussie Broadband's but with a difference: Optus continually tops the charts of the ACCC Report for speed and reliability.
Signing up to Aussie Broadband is fairly simple once you've worked out what plan is right for you.
For NBN plans, once you've decided on the plan, simply click the green "Go to site" button in our comparison table. All you'll need to do then is type in your address to sign up to the NBN plan of your choice.
What if I'm moving house?
You can select a date during the sign up process for when you'd like your new Aussie Broadband plan to be activated. Keep in mind that it could take up to 5 business days to get connected.
Make sure to give your current provider a heads up in case there's a notice period to account for. You don't want to be stuck paying for 2 Internet services.
If you're still feeling unsure about the process, check out our guide on how to switch broadband providers.
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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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