Best internet plans & deals in Australia (July 2026)

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Dodo NBN Value

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$57.99/mth for first 6 months, then $87.99/mth. Ends 1 Sep 2026

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$62.99/mth for first 6 months, then $92.99/mth. Ends 1 Sep 2026

Optus Promo Plus nbn® Plan

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$69/month for first 6 months, then $109/month or as notified. Available until 6 Sep 2026. New services only.

Superloop NBN Megaspeed

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$74/mth for first 6 months, then $104/mth. Plus, get a free modem when you stay connected for 24 months.

Best internet plans for July 2026

Our team of internet plan experts have compared 323 NBN and home wireless broadband plans from 51 internet providers in Australia. We've shortlisted our top picks based on popularity, customer satisfaction and expert analysis, keeping price and speed front of mind. Broadband providers aren't one-size-fits-all, so take the time to compare before picking the right one.

Best cheap home internet plan: Arctel Cruisy Lite NBN 25
Best internet plan for everyday browsing and streaming: Dodo NBN Value
Best internet plan for busy homes and heavy users (NBN 100): Dodo NBN Fast
Best internet plan for busy homes and heavy users (NBN 500): Optus Promo Plus nbn® Plan
Best internet plan for power users: Superloop NBN Megaspeed
Best internet plan for ultrafast users: Swoop NBN Home Ultrafast
Best 5G home internet plan for everyday speeds: TPG 5G Home Broadband Plus
Best 5G home internet plan for fast speeds: TPG 5G Home Broadband Premium
Best 5G home internet plan for power users: Optus Plus Entertainer Superfast 5G

Our top picks were reviewed by senior utilities editor Mariam Gabaji.

Internet speed	Monthly price	Special offer
Best cheap home internet plan
Arctel Cruisy Lite NBN 25 NBN Month-to-month No special offer	Nbn25 25/8.5 Mbps	$48.99 per month	No special offer	View details Compare product selectionCompare	loading	Why we like it We looked at NBN 25 plans for this category. The 25Mbps typical evening speed is ideal for a household of 1-2 people with light internet usage (browsing, emails, and standard definition streaming). With this in mind, Arctel’s Cruisy Lite plan takes the top spot. There’s no promo on this plan, but its standard price is still among the cheapest in our database. Over a year, it actually works out cheaper than taking a 6-month intro discount with another provider. Pros As part of its extended EOFY offer, Arctel is offering a free eero 7 modem when you stay connected for 24 months, depending on your NBN connection type. You’ll get 24/7 support throughout the year. Access to Arctel Rewards for a chance to win a monthly prize. You’ll earn entries for every month your service is active. Cons While there’s no lock-in contract, you do have to give a month’s notice to cancel your plan. You'll have to pay out the remaining cost of the modem if you leave before the 24-month mark.
Best internet plan for everyday browsing and streaming
Dodo NBN Value Finder Award NBN Month-to-month SAVE $180 $87.99 $57.99 per month for first 6 months	Nbn50 50/17 Mbps	$87.99 per month	SAVE $180 $87.99 $57.99 per month for first 6 months	Discount: $57.99/mth for first 6 months, then $87.99/mth. Ends 1 Sep 2026. $57.99 min. total cost. T&Cs apply.	$110 RewardT&Cs apply T&Cs apply Go to site View details Compare product selectionCompare	loading	Why we like it We looked at NBN 50 plans for this category. The speeds on this plan hit a sweet spot for the average household of 2 to 3 people or a single user with multiple devices who streams, browses and works from home. Dodo’s NBN 50 is our top choice this month, thanks to its 6-month discount, which will knock off $180. Plus, if you sign up through Finder, you’ll get a bonus $110 Visa gift card. Pros Dodo won Best Budget NBN Provider and Best Everyday Use NBN Provider in the 2026 Finder Broadband Awards. Dodo came first in the ACCC's latest 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. You can save up to $15 a month when you bundle your internet, mobile and energy plans. Option to bring your own modem, pay for one upfront, or spread the cost over 24 months. Cons The price will revert to $87.99 a month after 6 months.
Best internet plan for busy homes and heavy users (NBN 100)
Dodo NBN Fast Finder Award NBN Month-to-month SAVE $180 $92.99 $62.99 per month for first 6 months	Nbn100 100/17 Mbps	$92.99 per month	SAVE $180 $92.99 $62.99 per month for first 6 months	Discount: $62.99/mth for first 6 months, then $92.99/mth. Ends 1 Sep 2026. $62.99 min. total cost. T&Cs apply.	$110 RewardT&Cs apply T&Cs apply Go to site View details Compare product selectionCompare	loading	Why we like it We looked at NBN 100 plans for this category. These speeds will suit internet users who need reliable performance for streaming, video calls, browsing, and light-to-moderate household use, without the higher cost of faster tiers. Dodo's NBN 100 plan gets our vote this month. Its current introductory offer will save you $180 over 6 months. Plus, if you sign up through Finder, you'll get a bonus $110 Visa gift card. If you have an FTTP or HFC NBN connection, you can access Dodo's NBN 500 plan at the same price, with speeds up to 5x faster. Pros Dodo won Best Fast Speeds NBN Provider in the 2026 Finder Broadband Awards. Dodo came first in the ACCC's latest quarterly Broadband Performance Report for speed reliability during peak hours (7pm–11pm). You can save up to $15 a month by bundling your internet, mobile, and energy plans. Option to bring your own modem, pay for one upfront, or spread the cost over 24 months. Live chat support is available via Dodo’s website. Cons The price will revert to $92.99 a month after 6 months.
Best internet plan for busy homes and heavy users (NBN 500)
Optus Promo Plus nbn® Plan NBN Month-to-month $109 $69 per month for first 6 months	Nbn500 500/43 Mbps	$109 per month	$109 $69 per month for first 6 months	$69/month for first 6 months, then $109/month or as notified. Available until 6 Sep 2026. New services only. $375 min. total cost. T&Cs apply.	$200 RewardT&Cs apply T&Cs apply Go to site View details Compare product selectionCompare	loading	Why we like it We looked at NBN 500 plans for this category. These speeds will suit internet users who require high speeds, as well as larger families with multiple devices connected and used simultaneously. Optus's NBN 500 Promo Plus plan comes out on top this month. Its current introductory offer will save you $200 over 12 months. On top of this, you'll also get a $200 Visa gift card when you sign up through Finder. Pros You’ll get up to $10 a month in credit to spending on streaming subscriptions when they’re bundled via Optus SubHub. You can BYO modem or get one for $0 when you remain connected for 24 months. It also comes with 4G backup, which can keep you online during an NBN outage. Access to live chat support and a handy mobile app to manage plan details. Cons The price will go back up to $109 a month after 6 months. If you get a modem from Optus and leave before 24 months, you'll need to pay off the remaining modem cost, calculated at $12.75 a month for each remaining month.
Best internet plan for power users
Superloop NBN Megaspeed NBN Month-to-month SAVE $180 $104 $74 per month for first 6 months	Nbn750 750/40 Mbps	$104 per month	SAVE $180 $104 $74 per month for first 6 months	Special offer: $74/mth for first 6 months, then $104/mth (ends 31 Aug 2026). Plus, get a free modem when you stay connected for 24 months and a 12-month My NRMA Rewards membership, worth $60. Ends 13 Oct 2026. $74 min. total cost. T&Cs apply.	Go to site View details Compare product selectionCompare	loading	Why we like it We looked at NBN 750 for this category. These speeds are great for large households, working from home and high-speed gaming. Superloop’s Megaspeed plan is our top pick this month. Its current offer will save you $180 over 6 months. Superloop was highly commended in Finder’s 2026 Broadband Customer Satisfaction Awards for value, reliability, trust, quality service, and being a loved brand. Pros You’ll get access to a My Speed Boost feature, which gives you up to 5 speed upgrade days each month. You can get a free modem if you stay connected for 24 months. Option to bundle services such as internet, mobile and home phone to save up to $15 a month. Cons The price will go back to $104 a month after 6 months. There’s a 30-day notice period to cancel your plan. You can only sign up if you have an FTTP or HFC NBN connection, as others don’t support speeds faster than 100Mbps.
Best internet plan for ultrafast users
Swoop NBN Home Ultrafast NBN Month-to-month SAVE $144 $109 $85 per month for first 6 months	Nbn1000 890/96 Mbps	$109 per month	SAVE $144 $109 $85 per month for first 6 months	Discount: $85/mth for first 6 months, then $109/mth. $85 min. total cost. T&Cs apply.	Go to site View details Compare product selectionCompare	loading	Why we like it We looked at NBN 1000 for this category. These speeds will suit individuals or large families who want high-speed internet without limits - perfect for 4K streaming, large file transfers, gaming and more. Swoop’s NBN 1000 plan is our pick this month. Its current offer will save you around $144 over 6 months. Pros The plan comes with unlimited data and no lock-in contract. You can bring your own modem as long as it’s compatible. Live chat support is available through its website. Cons The price of the plan will revert to $109 a month after 6 months. You can only sign up if you have an FTTP or HFC NBN connection, as others don’t support speeds faster than 100Mbps.
Best 5G home internet plan for everyday speeds
TPG 5G Home Broadband Plus Finder Award Home wireless Vodafone network Month-to-month SAVE $180 $59.99 $29.99 per month for first 6 months	5G 50/16 Mbps	$59.99 per month	SAVE $180 $59.99 $29.99 per month for first 6 months	Special offer: $29.99/mth for first 6 months, then $59.99/mth. $29.99 min. total cost. T&Cs apply.	View details Compare product selectionCompare	loading	Why we like it We looked at 5G home internet plans with speeds capped at 50Mbps. These speeds will suit the average household of 2-3 people or a single user with multiple devices connected to the internet. TPG came out on top this month. It won Best Wireless Broadband Provider at the 2026 Finder Broadband Awards, and its latest offer will save you $180 over 6 months. Pros You can get a modem for $0 if you stay connected for 36 months. If you leave early, you can avoid charges by returning it in good working condition within 21 days. There’s live chat support available through its website. Cons The price will revert to $59.99 a month after 6 months.
Best 5G home internet plan for fast speeds
TPG 5G Home Broadband Premium Home wireless Vodafone network Month-to-month SAVE $180 $69.99 $39.99 per month for first 6 months	5G 100/18 Mbps	$69.99 per month	SAVE $180 $69.99 $39.99 per month for first 6 months	Special offer: $39.99/mth for first 6 months, then $69.99/mth. $39.99 min. total cost. T&Cs apply.	View details Compare product selectionCompare	loading	Why we like it We looked at 5G home internet plans with speeds capped at 100Mbps. These speeds will suit medium-sized households that stream, browse, and work online at the same time, without needing top-tier speeds. TPG came out on top this month. It won Best Wireless Broadband Provider at the 2026 Finder Broadband Awards, and its latest offer will save you $180 over 6 months. Pros You can get a modem for $0 if you stay connected for 36 months. If you leave early, you can avoid charges by returning it in good working condition within 21 days. There’s live chat support available through its website. Cons The price will revert to $69.99 a month after 6 months.
Best 5G home internet plan for power users
Optus Plus Entertainer Superfast 5G Home wireless Optus network Month-to-month $99 $89 per month for first 12 months	5G 230/20 Mbps	$99 per month	$99 $89 per month for first 12 months	Introductory offer: $89/month for 12 months, then $99/month or as notified. New services only. $557 min. total cost. T&Cs apply.	Go to site View details Compare product selectionCompare	loading	Why we like it We looked at 5G home internet plans with speeds above 100Mbps. These plans will suit heavy internet users or larger households. Optus came out on top this month. Its introductory offer will save you $120 over 12 months, and it also includes a Netflix Standard subscription (worth $20.99 a month). Pros Download and upload speeds are uncapped, with typical busy period speeds (9am to 5pm) reaching 230Mbps download and 20Mbps upload. You’ll get a modem for $0 when you stay connected for 36 months. Cons The price will change to $99 a month after 12 months. If you cancel your plan before 36 months, you’ll need to pay out the remaining cost of the modem.

Our panel of broadband experts compare plans across 9 different categories this month.

Each plan is given a value score based on factors such as price, typical download speed, speed reliability if the provider is included in the ACCC's quarterly broadband performance report, and live chat support.

The provider with the highest score comes out as the winner.

Here's a detailed overview of each of the factors we measure:

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. We factor in the cost of buying a modem from the provider, as not everyone has a compatible one. Like monthly plan prices, modem costs can vary between providers.

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.

Best internet deals for July 2026

Don't miss out on discounted internet plans. We've rounded up some of the best deals available this month to help you save.

Save up to $240 with Optus

Get up to $40 off per month for 6 months on selected Optus NBN and 5G Home Wireless plans. T&Cs apply

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Save up to $192 over 12 months with Kogan

Get up to $16 off per month for 12 months on selected Kogan NBN plans. T&Cs apply.

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Save $180 over 6 months with Dodo

Get $30 off per month for 6 months on all Dodo NBN plans. T&Cs apply.

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Save up to $300 over 12 months with TPG

Get $25 off per month for 12 months or $30 off per month for 6 months on selected TPG NBN plans. T&Cs apply.

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Save up to $180 over 6 months with iiNet

Get up to $30 off per month for 6 months on iiNet NBN plans. T&Cs apply.

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Save up to $180 over 6 months with Superloop

Get up to $30 off per month for 6 months on selected Superloop NBN and Fibre plans. T&Cs apply.

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Save up to $174 over 6 months with Tangerine

Get up to $29 off per month for 6 months on Tangerine selected NBN plans.

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Save up to $144 over 6 months with Swoop

Get up to $24 off per month for 6 months on selected Swoop NBN plans. T&Cs apply.

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How to choose the best home internet plan

Not sure how to choose the right broadband plan? Here are some pointers before you lock-in on an internet deal.

Connection type
While the NBN is the most common option for home internet, it's not always the fastest or most reliable. If you're not impressed with NBN speeds or can't get a good connection, you might want to consider a home wireless plan. Home wireless is a good alternative, using signals from nearby mobile towers to connect you to the internet, and can offer similar speeds in areas with strong mobile coverage.

Speed
The right speed for you depends largely on the size of your household and how much each person uses the internet. As a general rule, the larger the household, the faster the internet speeds you'll need, especially if multiple people are online at the same time. Your connection type plays a role too. For example, 4G home wireless typically offers slower speeds compared to NBN, while 5G home wireless has the potential to deliver similar speeds, depending on local coverage.

Modem
With NBN, you can often buy a compatible modem affordably, either directly from the provider or from elsewhere. However, with 4G or 5G home internet, you'll need to use the provider's modem, which may come with conditions. You might get it for free if you stay on the plan for a certain period, or you'll face a fee if you cancel early. Some providers also offer the modem on a monthly rental basis or for $0 as long as you return it after cancelling your plan.

How much should I be spending on broadband?

The average cost of broadband as per our Consumer Sentiment Tracker is between $76 to $95 a month for NBN (depending on the speed) and about $76 a month for home wireless broadband. If you're paying more than this, it might be worth switching or at least comparing your options.

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JohnFebruary 9, 2026

Do these plans include a land line connection?

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MariamFebruary 10, 2026Finder

Hi John, Optus and TPG for example offer a landline connection. You can review the full list of providers that offer home phone and internet bundles here: https://www.finder.com.au/broadband-plans/compare-home-phone-and-internet-bundles. Hope this helps!

RobynFebruary 22, 2025

Do you have any information on Origin internet plans?

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AngusFebruary 24, 2025Finder

Hi Robyn, Check out our overview of Origin broadband plans.

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Best internet plans and deals in Australia July 2026

We’ve rounded up the top 9 home internet plans across NBN and home wireless broadband, plus the best broadband deals you don’t want to miss.

Best internet plans for July 2026

Best cheap home internet plan

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Best internet plan for everyday browsing and streaming

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Best internet plan for busy homes and heavy users (NBN 100)

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Best internet plan for busy homes and heavy users (NBN 500)

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Best internet plan for power users

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Best internet plan for ultrafast users

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Best 5G home internet plan for everyday speeds

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Best 5G home internet plan for fast speeds

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Best 5G home internet plan for power users

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