
per month for 6 months, then $59 per month
per month for 6 months, then $59 per month
per month for 6 months, then $84.99 per month
Our team of internet plan experts have compared 250+ NBN plans from 42 internet providers in Australia. We shortlisted 8 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.
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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 $70 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.
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.
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.
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.
We looked at fixed-line NBN 1000 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Everyone's needs are different so consider the following when looking for the best NBN plan for your household:
"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 speeds. A quick comparison took us from 90Mbps download speeds to over 200Mbps for $5 less per month."
The ACCC regularly releases its rankings for the fastest NBN providers in Australia by testing NBN speeds during peak hours.
Learn which NBN speed tier might be the right fit for your household.
Whether you're looking for the cheapest plan or discounts available, we'll help you find the best NBN plans for seniors.
NBN 250 is the second-fastest speed tier, ideal for large households with heavy internet users.
Find out why typical evening speeds matter when shopping around for an NBN plan.
FTTC plans offer NBN speeds of up to 100Mbps.
NBN 100 plans are good large households, as well as enthusiastic gamers or streamers.
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We help you decode NBN connection types in Australia.
I am secretary of a small bowling club that require internet for 6 months of year. It will not be used a lot so would not require a huge amount of data. Would you suggest a dongle or other service. We have a telstra landline
Hi Trish, There are a couple of ways you could go here. If expected data usage is really low, you could consider just using a 4G/5G broadband service or even just buying a 365-day mobile SIM and putting that into a dongle.
In practice, though, if the club already has a Telstra landline, then you do already have an NBN connection (since the original landline copper network has been switched off Australia-wide). It might prove cheaper and more flexible to just add a basic NBN data service to this – that won’t have any data limits, and the total cost in a year could be cheaper even if it’s not being used every month. Hope this helps!
What is the best plan for a senior who only uses the internet on a casual basis
Hi Renee, NBN providers like flip and Aussie Broadband offer seniors plans. If their internet use is quite minimal, then mobile broadband could be a good option if you get good network signals at your address. Hope this helps!
I’m moving soon to a property with embedded internet with a company called Lightning Broadband. Does anyone know much about them or have any experience with them and if so what can you tell me?
Hi Angeloath, unfortunately, we don’t compare Lightning Broadband on Finder. Given you have embedded internet you’ll likely have one of two choices: Use Lightning Broadband or consider home wireless broadband. However, access to home wireless is dependent on the provider, where you live and if you get good mobile network signals at your property. You can read our guide and compare plans to understand your options: https://www.finder.com.au/broadband-plans/home-wireless-broadband, Hope this helps!
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/broadband-plans/nbn/compare-nbn-100-plans. Hope this helps!