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NBN 50 plans – the sweet spot for your everyday internet

NBN 50 is the most speed tier in Australia, with discounted prices starting from under $65 a month.

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Name Product AUFBB-INT Data allowance Typical download speed Ongoing price Hid Compare Box!
Buddy Telco NBN Value
NBN
Month-to-month
OFFER: $65/mth for the first 6 months, then $75/mth. Eligibility criteria, T&Cs apply. Ends 8.11.24
  • Month-to-month
  • BYO modem
Unlimited Data
Data
Unlimited Data
49Mbps
nbn™50
Speed
49Mbps
nbn™50
$75
per month ongoing
Price
$75 per month
TPG NBN50
NBN
Month-to-month
Finder Award
  • Month-to-month
  • BYO modem or purchase for $114.95
Unlimited Data
Data
Unlimited Data
50Mbps
nbn™50
Speed
50Mbps
nbn™50
$79.99
per month ongoing
Price
$79.99 per month
Dodo NBN50
NBN
Month-to-month
OFFER: $64.90/mth for the first 6 months, then $83.90/mth. Eligibility criteria, T&Cs apply. Ends 29.10.24
  • Month-to-month
  • BYO modem or purchase for $79. T&Cs apply
Unlimited Data
Data
Unlimited Data
50Mbps
nbn™50
Speed
50Mbps
nbn™50
$83.90
per month ongoing
Price
$83.90 per month
More Value Plus NBN
NBN
Month-to-month
OFFER: $73.60/mth for the first 12 months for CommBank customers, then $82.80/mth. Eligibility criteria, T&Cs apply. Ends 28.2.25
  • Month-to-month
  • BYO modem or purchase from $99.90
Unlimited Data
Data
Unlimited Data
50Mbps
nbn™50
Speed
50Mbps
nbn™50
$92
per month ongoing
Price
$92 per month
Swoop NBN Home Everyday
NBN
Month-to-month
OFFER: $69/mth for the first 6 months, then $84/mth. Use promo code FINDER15. Eligibility criteria, T&Cs apply. Ends 30.11.24
  • Month-to-month
  • BYO modem or purchase for $130
Unlimited Data
Data
Unlimited Data
50Mbps
nbn™50
Speed
50Mbps
nbn™50
$84
per month ongoing
Price
$84 per month
Kogan NBN Silver
NBN
Month-to-month
OFFER: $58.90/mth for the first 3 months, then $68.90/mth. Eligibility criteria, T&Cs apply. Ends 31.10.24
  • Month-to-month
  • BYO modem
Unlimited Data
Data
Unlimited Data
50Mbps
nbn™50
Speed
50Mbps
nbn™50
$68.90
per month ongoing
Price
$68.90 per month
iiNet NBN50 Liimitless
NBN
Month-to-month
  • Month-to-month
  • BYO modem or $0 modem if you stay connected for 24 months. T&Cs apply
Unlimited Data
Data
Unlimited Data
50Mbps
nbn™50
Speed
50Mbps
nbn™50
$84.99
per month ongoing
Price
$84.99 per month
AGL NBN Home Standard
NBN
Month-to-month
OFFER: $79/mth when bundled with AGL Energy. Eligibility criteria, T&Cs apply. Ends 3.2.25
  • Month-to-month
  • BYO modem or purchase for $210
Unlimited Data
Data
Unlimited Data
50Mbps
nbn™50
Speed
50Mbps
nbn™50
$94
per month ongoing
Price
$94 per month
Tangerine NBN Value Plus
NBN
Month-to-month
OFFER: $62.90/mth for the first 6 months, then $82.90/mth. Eligibility criteria, T&Cs apply.
Finder Award
  • Month-to-month
  • BYO modem or purchase from $129.90
Unlimited Data
Data
Unlimited Data
50Mbps
nbn™50
Speed
50Mbps
nbn™50
$82.90
per month ongoing
Price
$82.90 per month
iPrimus Standard Plus
NBN
Month-to-month
OFFER: $80/mth for first 6 months, then $84/mth. Eligibility criteria, T&Cs apply.
  • Month-to-month
  • $0 modem if you stay connected for 18 months. T&Cs apply
Unlimited Data
Data
Unlimited Data
50Mbps
nbn™50
Speed
50Mbps
nbn™50
$84
per month ongoing
Price
$84 per month
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Best NBN 50 plan for October 2024

The best NBN plan is typically the most affordable one that doesn't compromise on speed and other features, like data and the option to bring your own modem.

With that in mind, the best or cheapest NBN 50 plan on Finder this month comes from Kogan. You'll pay $58.90 for the first 3 months and then $68.90 ongoing.

Kogan NBN Silver

50 Mbps
Typical evening speed
Unlimited
Data
$58.90
per month for 3 months
Kogan NBN Silver logo

Get this plan for $58.90/mth for the first 3 months, then $68.90/mth. Eligibility criteria, T&Cs apply. Ends 31.10.24

You can read all about how we chose the best NBN 50 in our guide while stacking it against other standout offers across a bunch of other categories.

Note: We only looked at Finder partners to pick the best NBN 50 plan.

Is NBN 50 fast enough?

NBN 50 plans come with download speeds of up to 50Mbps and upload speeds of up to 20Mbps.

It's a great option for everyday use or as we'd like to put it, for the laidback streamers. In fact, 52.9% of Aussies are on an NBN 50 plan, which supports its popularity.

Pros

  • Well-suited to a household of 2-3 with moderate internet usage
  • Also ideal for someone who works from home and is often online
  • Good enough to handle quick browsing, multiple video streams, online gaming and video calls
  • Heaps of sign-up deals available, including 6-month discounts

Cons

  • Download and upload speeds might fall short if several people in the household are heavy internet users
  • NBN 50 prices have gone up a fair bit in recent times. Paying a few extra dollars a month for NBN 100 might be worth it, especially if you need faster speeds.

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.

According to Finder's Consumer Sentiment Tracker, 78% of Aussies say they're satisfied with their speeds on NBN 50.

Can I get NBN 50?

Anyone on the NBN can sign up for an NBN 50 plan, regardless of their connection type.

So, in short, yes, you should be able to get NBN 50.

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"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."

Utilities writer

How much do NBN 50 plans cost?

The average monthly cost of fixed-line NBN 50 plans on Finder is $82 a month as of October 2024.

You can, however, take advantage of sign-up deals that can discount the price for the first few months to under $65-$70.

NBN 50 vs NBN 100

If you're experiencing buffering because too many people at home are online simultaneously, it might be worth upgrading to NBN 100.

The average price difference between fixed-line NBN 50 and NBN 100 plans on Finder is around $12 per month.

However, some providers have reduced the ongoing prices on NBN 100 plans (while increasing the cost of NBN 50), so you might be able to get faster speeds for less than you think.

Compare NBN 100 plans to see if any deals take your fancy.

Frequently asked questions

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