No contract means you're free to change your mind at any time, without having to pay any fees for leaving or switching. Whatever you're after, there's a no-lock-in contract NBN plan available that suits your needs.
Compare NBN plans with no contract
The table below shows only plans with month-to-month contracts, which is the same as a no-lock-in contract. They won't lock you in for any long period of time and will allow you to cancel or switch at any time.
The main reason to dodge a contract is flexibility – whether it's because you're renting, aren't sure about the plan, or simply dislike commitment. The main downside is that you'll miss out on whatever added value that contract might bring, such as reduced set-up fees or bonus entertainment options.
Pros
Zero exit fees
Try out a plan or provider with no commitment
Renter-friendly
Cons
May have increased set-up/modem fees
Fewer bonus entertainment options
Month-to-month Internet service providers
The majority of broadband providers have month-to-month options these days, with only a couple like Mint Telecom forcing you into a contract. Even many providers that used to only sell contract plans have switched to monthly options as the norm, like Telstra or Optus.
It's important to note that when plans are advertised as being on a "month-to-month contract", it actually means there's no lock-in contract at all. This is because you're paying for your plan as each month passes, rather than being forced to stay on for 6 or 12 months (or more).
We've looked at no-contract plans available from a number of providers below. These are not the only plans available, so compare your options if there's another provider you're after that isn't listed.
Telstra no-lock-in contract plans
Telstra's monthly plans run from NBN 25 to NBN 100 speeds and have a waived $99 connection fee when you sign up online. Other features include:
Telstra Smart Modem with 4G backup, free after 24 months with Telstra but $9 for each month before that if you leave.
Free home phone line with included standard and mobile calls in Australia.
Access to bonus features including Telstra Air national Wi-Fi network and Telstra Plus rewards.
TPG's no-contract NBN plans cover all four of the common NBN speed tiers and come with a new modem by default. You could also get TPG plans on a 6-month contract if you wanted. These plans have:
A $99.95 set-up fee for monthly plans. This fee is waived for 6-month contracts.
Budget limited data NBN 12 plans for low-data customers.
Free PAYG home phone line with optional call packs.
Dodo gives customers a choice between a 12-month contract and monthly plans, with the same range of speeds available on both. The monthly plans come with:
$120 set-up fee including a Wi-Fi modem. This fee is waived on the 12-month contract.
Bundling discount when you bundle it with Dodo gas or electricity.
iiNet has a wide variety of NBN plans, all of them are available monthly with no contract. Otherwise, you could also get it on a 6-month contract if you want to reduce your set-up fees. Here are the details:
No set-up fee if you BYO modem.
If you need a modem, it's $99.95 on monthly plans (+ $10 delivery fee). This is reduced to $69.95 total on a 6-month contract.
Free PAYG home phone, with various call packs available for an extra monthly fee.
Vodafone has some pretty simple NBN plans available for customers after a broadband connection, all of them with no lock-in contract. These plans involve:
Vodafone Wi-Fi Hub with 4G backup, free after 36 months with Vodafone but $5 for each month before that if you leave.
6 months discount for new customers.
Potential bundling discounts if added to an account with other Vodafone services.
Sam Baran is a writer for Finder, covering topics across the tech, telco and utilities sectors. They enjoy decrypting technical jargon and helping people compare complex products easily. When they aren't writing, you'll find Sam's head buried in a book or working on their latest short story. Sam has a Bachelor of Advanced Science from the University of Sydney.
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