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Tangerine offers one of the cheapest unlimited Internet plans in our database. It also comes with the maximum speed available on its speed tier.
Keep in mind the plan costs $59.90 a month after your first 6 months.
The table below shows all the Internet plans in our database that cost under $50 per month.
You can use the different tabs to switch between NBN, mobile broadband and home wireless plans.
The cheapest Internet plans will vary depending on what promotions are on offer at the time.
If you're after NBN, there are plenty of offers each month, many of them being sign-up discounts that last for the first 6 months.
The table below shows the cheapest NBN plans across different speed categories.
| Provider | NBN speed tier | Cost | Typical evening speed | Learn more |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flip | NBN 12 | $34/month (for the first 6 months) | 11Mbps | Read our review |
| Flip | NBN 25 | $44/month (for the first 6 months) | 23Mbps | Read our review |
| SpinTel | NBN 50 | $54/month (for the first 6 months) | 50Mbps | Go to site |
| MyRepublic | NBN 100 | $69/month (for the first 6 months) | 93Mbps | Go to site |
| Flip | NBN 250 | $84/month (for the first 6 months) | 236Mbps | Read our review |
| MyRepublic | NBN 1000 | $99/month (for the first 6 months) | 350Mbps | Go to site |
Prices were last updated on 9 May 2022.
If you're after home wireless, your cheapest options will be:
The cheapest mobile broadband plan in our database is Reward Mobile's 500MB data plan for $9.90 per month.
No matter what sort of Internet connection you're after – regular NBN, mobile broadband or the newer home wireless – affordable options do exist.
Here are 4 easy steps to follow that'll help you find the cheapest Internet plan using our comparison table above.
If you're after a more stable home Internet connection, we'd recommend an NBN or home wireless plan. Mobile broadband plans are better suited to those who want Internet while they're out and about.
This isn't as much of a consideration for NBN plans since these usually come with unlimited data anyway, but you'll need to make sure you choose an appropriate monthly data allowance for home wireless or mobile broadband plans.
The NBN comes in 6 different speed categories. The faster you want your NBN to be, the more expensive the plan you will need to purchase. With mobile broadband and home wireless, you can decide between 4G and 5G speeds. Keep in mind that 5G is only available in select areas as it's still being rolled out across the country.
Use the criteria from the previous steps to filter down the comparison table above. To find the cheapest deals, you can sort the plans by cost (lowest–highest).
You'll find that the cheapest Internet plans will come with either slower speeds or lower data allowances.
This is, for the most part, applicable to NBN plans as you'll need to pay more for faster speeds.
While keeping your budget in check is important, so is getting a speed that'll suit your Internet usage needs.
Getting a good data allowance will likely be a deciding factor if you're searching for a home wireless or broadband plan because unlimited data is harder to come by.
You'll need more data if you like to stream videos or download big files regularly. As a guide, if you're planning to use mobile Internet at home, the average Australian uses about 258GB of data each month according to NBN Co.
Since many plans are month-to-month with no lock-in contract, you're free to switch to a different provider to snag a new discounted plan.
This will vary depending on which type of Internet connection you're looking at.
The table below shows the 6 NBN speed tiers and our recommendation on what type of households they suit.
| Speed tier | Who does it suit? |
|---|---|
| NBN 12 (Basic I) | 1 person for basic browsing and emails |
| NBN 25 (Basic II) | 1–2 people for social media, browsing, standard video streaming |
| NBN 50 (Standard) | 2–3 people for HD video streaming, online gaming and working from home |
| NBN 100 (Fast) | 3–4 people for 4K video streaming, heavy gaming and working from home |
| NBN 250 (Superfast) | 4–6 people and small businesses for 4K video streaming, multiple people working from home and big file downloads |
| NBN 1000 (Ultrafast) | Probably overkill for most households and better for medium-sized businesses that want lots of speed |
After deciding the best speed tier for you, find NBN plans that fit the criteria and opt for those offering favourable typical evening speeds. These will give you a more realistic idea of what speed you'll get on your NBN plan.
Mobile Internet works a little simpler than NBN speeds since there are only 3 mobile networks you can connect to: 3G, 4G and 5G.
Since 5G is a newer technology that's still being rolled out across Australia, you'll usually find yourself using 3G or 4G Internet.
Your device will automatically connect to the fastest network available in the area (which will usually be 4G). Check out the table below to see the differences in speeds.
| Technology | Typical speed range | Average speed in Australia |
|---|---|---|
| 3G | 0.5–40Mbps | 6Mbps |
| 4G | 2–150Mbps | 38.5Mbps |
| 5G | 50Mbps–1Gbps | 300Mbps* |
*The average 5G speed is likely to change as the network continues to roll out across the country.
Mobile Internet speeds also tend to vary depending on your location, so the above figures are just rough estimates.
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