Speed, price, data, modem options and customer support all play a big part in picking the best NBN 100 plan for us.
This month's pick is Tangerine's NBN Speedy plan which comes with unlimited data and no lock-in contract.
You'll pay $65.90 a month for the first 6 months, then $85.90 a month after. You also have the option to BYO modem.
You can read about how exactly we chose the best NBN 100 in our guide, where we also round up the best NBN plans across other categories.
Note: We only looked at Finder partners to pick the best NBN 100 plan.
NBN 100 plans come with download speeds of up to 100Mbps and upload speeds of either 20Mbps or 40Mbps.
The difference in upload speeds depends on whether you choose NBN 100/20 or NBN 100/40/, the latter being slightly more expensive by around $5 to $10 a month.
NBN 100 is great for larger families where 4+ people are actively online, even simultaneously.
It's also a good option for heavy internet users, or personas we like to refer to as 'enthusiastic gamers'.
Tip: Not all NBN plans on the same tier are equal. Look out for the advertised typical evening speeds on the plan. You want to aim for anything close to the maximum speed available on the tier, which would be 100Mbps, to really get your money's worth.
The average monthly cost of fixed-line NBN 100 plans on Finder is $95 a month as of October 2024.
However, there are plenty of sign-up deals that can discount the monthly price for the first 6 months to under $65-$70.
Some providers also offer ongoing prices for as low as $85 a month - you just need to shop around.
Every NBN connection type can support NBN 100, but not all will reach the maximum speeds available on this tier.
Before signing up with a provider, ask them to double-check your connection type and see if it's worth getting NBN 100.
You don't want to overpay for speeds your connection can't actually achieve.
Good to know: NBN Co is running a free fibre upgrade programme. Over 10 million homes and businesses currently on fibre-to-the-node (FTTN) or fibre-to-the-curb (FTTC) will be upgraded to fibre-to-the-premises (FTTP) by the end of 2025. To trigger the upgrade, you'll need to sign up for an NBN 100 plan or faster. Head to NBN Co's website, enter your address, and see if you're eligible for the upgrade.
"I love fast internet. I send and receive a lot of really big files, as well as doing my fair share of streaming and online gaming. But even with all that, an NBN 100 plan suits me fine. I was in a share house with 4 similar people, including a video editor and graphic designer that worked from home. Our 100Mbps connection was great, and it was always more than enough."
It's worth it if you've got multiple users at home, love streaming in 4K, or work from home and need fast upload and download speeds.
But if you're a light or moderate user or on a budget, a lower-speed plan might be enough.
The great thing is switching between speed tiers is easy as - try NBN 50 first and if you end up experiencing buffering internet you can switch to NBN 100.
Here are some quick facts that can help you a bit further with your decision:
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