Currently, the cheapest NBN 50 plan on Finder comes from Kogan. Not only does it have a reduced price for the first 3 months at $58.90, its ongoing price of $68.90 keeps it cheap afterwards too.
NBN 50 prices have been on the rise since November 2023. At the moment you'll find most plans cost around $60 to $70 for the first 3 or 6 months. After that your ongoing rate is likely to be $70 to $80.
That being said, a few budget providers like SpinTel and Flip are still priced on the cheaper side so make sure you compare your options to find the right NBN plan for your budget.
Honestly, NBN 50 is a great plan that will suit most Aussies. The NBN 50 plan is the most popular speed tier on Finder - it's also the most popular in Australia. According to the ACCC, 58% of Australians are on NBN 50 plans.
NBN 50 is well suited to a household of 2–3 people using internet at the same time.
I have an NBN 50 plan and have never had any problems in my 4-person household. Even when all 4 people are online at the same time streaming or gaming, the connection holds up fine and there are no buffering or lag issues.— Mark Neilsen, utilities writer and broadband expert
NBN 50 plans come with download speeds of up to 50Mbps and upload speeds of up to 20Mbps. 50Mbps should be enough to handle multiple video streams, gaming, browsing, downloading and more. It's an ideal speed for a household of 2–3 people.
Expert 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 50Mbps, to really get your money's worth.
Mariam Gabaji
Utilities editor
If you're a big internet user and are thinking about a faster plan, it might be best to go with NBN 100. The average price difference between NBN 50 and NBN 100 is only $10 a month or so. So you're getting double the download speed for just a few bucks extra.
Find out more on NBN 100 plans.
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