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Cheap NBN Plans: Budget broadband compared

Looking to save money on your broadband plan and switch to the NBN? Find cheap NBN plans for every household here.

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At Finder we aim to provide you with the most comprehensive comparison. With our broadband tool, you can compare hundreds of NBN plans to suit your needs. Our broadband tool allows you to filter plans by price, speed, data and other important features that you should consider when comparing broadband plans. By using our broadband comparison engine, you can find a broadband plan to fit your budget.

Compare cheap NBN broadband plans for $50 or less

5 steps to compare cheap NBN plans

  1. Make sure your address is ready for the NBN by entering your address in the search bar above.
  2. Determine which NBN speed you need: Basic (NBN 12), Standard (NBN 25), Standard Plus (NBN 50) or Premium (NBN 100).
  3. Choose your monthly data allowance - a set amount of GB/month, or unlimited.
  4. Select your preferred contract length.
  5. Compare prices and apply for a new NBN plan.

What benefits come with cheap broadband plans?

Cheaper broadband plans tend to avoid the expensive extras that come with high-tier broadband options. The focus is typically on practical features such as speeds and data allowances for a lower price. Here are the main benefits to focus on when comparing cheap NBN plans.

Data allowance

For $50/ month you can typically look forward to receiving 50-500GB of data allowance. Your monthly data allowance will be influenced by the NBN speed tier you opt for and the contract length. Plans with a higher NBN speeds will usually provide less data than lower speed plans in the same price range.

Home phone line

Cheaper priced NBN plans usually include an active home phone line without call allowances. Any calls made will be charged at the standard rate unless you purchase a home phone package providing calls to mobiles, home phone lines or international destinations.

No plan extras

You can expect to pay additional fees if you need a new modem. Premium plan extras such as streaming services, paid TV packages and bundle discounts are not usually included with cheap NBN broadband plans.

Cheap Basic NBN

Our pick:

Our reasoning:

Flip has consistently offered some of the cheapest NBN plans in Australia, undercutting both the big-name telcos and other low-price rivals. Its Unlimited Value plan stands as the cream of the crop in the Basic NBN space, combining a low monthly rate with an impressive typical peak-hour speed of 10.00 Mbps.

Best of all, Flip regularly offers discounts on its plan for the first few months of your contract as well as waiving all set-up fees.

Cheap Standard Plus NBN

Our pick:

Our reasoning:

If you don't want to lock yourself into a fixed contract, Kogan's NBN Silver Unlimited plan stands out as one of the most value-packed offerings in the month-to-month sphere. Along with no set-up fees, it boasts a swift 45.00 Mbps typical peak-hour speed, making it an excellent choice for Aussies who love to download.

Alternative pick:

Our reasoning:

Flip is another of Australia's leading low-cost NBN providers, and its Unlimited Standard Fast 50 plan is a shining example of why it's so popular. Not only is it one of the cheapest Standard Plus NBN plans currently available, it delivers some of the fastest typical peak-hour speeds at this tier.

Cheap Premium NBN

Our pick:

Our reasoning:

Kogan again distinguishes itself with its NBN Gold Unlimited plan. No set-up fees, the freedom of a month-to-month contract and a typical peak-hour speed that leaves most of its rivals in the dust — and all that for just $75.90 a month. For a cheap NBN service that doesn't skimp on performance, Kogan takes the cake.

*The products compared on this page are chosen from a range of offers available to us and are not representative of all the products available in the market. There is no perfect order or perfect ranking system for the products we list on our Site, so we provide you with the functionality to self-select, re-order and compare products. The initial display order is influenced by a range of factors including conversion rates, product costs and commercial arrangements, so please don't interpret the listing order as an endorsement or recommendation from us. We're happy to provide you with the tools you need to make better decisions, but we'd like you to make your own decisions and compare and assess products based on your own preferences, circumstances and needs.

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