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Cheap NBN plans

These cheap NBN plans under $50 will have you saving money in no time.

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Getting connected to the Internet shouldn't be costing you a fortune. Spend less on your Internet bill and have more money to spend on doing the things you love.

Expert Pick: Best cheap NBN plan

Jacob Smith Tech & Utilities Producer

Tangerine NBN Standard

Tangerine may not be a well known provider, but their plans are definitely great value. They're running a promotion on their 1 month Standard speed plan - the first 6 months are $49.90, then it goes up to $59.90 - but you'll have the freedom to switch if needed.

At a much faster speed than other plans under $50 and unlimited data, this one's an easy recommendation if you're looking to save some cash.

  • 21 Mbps
    Typical evening speed
  • Unlimited data
  • $49.9 per month
    Min. total cost of $49.9
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Our 'best' pick may not be the best option for you. If you're looking for something better suited to your needs, you can use our search engine below and filter for options that are important to you like price, speed or data amount.

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If you'd like to spend a bit more on your NBN plan, toggle the button under 'price per month' to show the amount you're willing to pay.

Other cheap NBN deals

If you're looking for a cheaper NBN plan, there are a few deals out there that can benefit you. Whilst these deals aren't all under $50, they're still worth considering if you're looking for a bargain. The limited duration deals can be especially useful if you're just looking for a temporary, higher speed connection during quarantine or while working from home. Here's a few:

  • Referrals. You may be able to get a discount from some providers if a friend who's already signed up with them refers you to the service. Your friend will probably get a small bonus, too.
  • Seniors deals. Certain providers give discounts or deals to seniors or other concession card holders.
  • First month free. Make sure you shop around as some NBN providers occasionally offer the first month for free, letting you see if you like the service.
  • 6 month discount. Some providers have a small discount for new customers for the first 6 months or so. So long as you get a month to month plan, you can leave before the discount wears off. We've rounded up a couple of plans that have 6 month offers below. To see more plans, check out our NBN comparison engine and you can adjust filters yourself to find a plan that suits your needs.

More savings tips on getting a cheap NBN plan

If you're already on an NBN plan but are looking to find a cheaper one available on the market, here are a few tips on what to think about in order to get the best deal available.

  • Regular provider switches. Providers are constantly offering promotional deals to lure in new customers. If you're motivated, you could switch from provider to provider every 6 months to a year to take advantage of temporary plan cost reductions or the like.
  • Modems. Some providers will let you bring your own modem when you buy a plan with them, while others require you to buy a new one. Switching to providers that don't force you to shell out for a new modem can save you around a hundred dollars each time.

What should I look for when comparing cheap NBN plans?

When it comes to cheap NBN plans, the most important point of difference is what your connection speed will be. Determine whether you need NBN12, 25, 50 or 100, then look at the cheapest offerings for the category you're interested in. Remember to check what speeds are available at your address using our NBN rollout map, since not all customers can access all tiers.

Once you've chosen a speed, there are a couple of other common ways to reduce your costs:

  • Contract. While many connections are offered month-to-month, some providers will offer the option of signing up to a 6-, 12- or 24-month contract. Doing so will usually allow you to dodge or reduce any set-up fees, in return for a large exit fee if you leave early.
  • Data limit. Providers may offer versions of their plans with the same connection speed, but varying limits on data. Don't pay for extra data you won't use. You can use our data usage calculator to get a rough estimate of how much data you go through on your home Internet each month.

One notable budget plan on the market is Flip's unlimited NBN12 plan. Though it regularly retails at around $40 a month, it has a price-beat guarantee attached to it where Flip will beat any other unlimited NBN12 plan's price by 5%. If speed isn't your top concern, this could be a pretty good deal for you. It has a whole bunch of conditions attached though, so check them out on Flip's page.

What's the cheapest NBN plan available?

If you're looking for the cheapest NBN plans available, you'd be looking at this selection:

  1. Cheapest overall NBN plan: TPG NBN12 10GB plan $29.99
  2. Next cheapest NBN plan: Clear NBN Fixed Saver 60GB plan $39.95
  3. Cheapest unlimited NBN plan: Flip NBN Unlimited Value 12 PIA plan $44.90
  4. Another cheap NBN plan: Clear NBN Fixed Saver 120GB plan $44.95

TPG technically has the cheapest NBN plan available, with a data-capped NBN12 plan offering 10GB per month for just $29.99. Be careful with this, since 10GB isn't very much and you could rip through that in a few hours even on typical NBN12 speeds. If you consume more data, you'll end up having your connection dropped to an unusably slow speed.

Clear Networks also have a range of Basic speed NBN12 plans with different data caps, starting from 60GB and up. The prices may be low, but you should always keep in mind how much data you use on a monthly basis so that you don't go above and find your Internet speed cut.

But if you're looking for a cheap plan that also gives pretty good value, you might want to consider a Flip NBN12 plan. Their NBN12 plan offers unlimited data for just $44.90 per month. The only catch is that it's a pay in advance model, meaning that your first payment will cover both the first and second months, costing twice the monthly charge. When you cancel, you'll also lose your advance payment.

Is there a catch to cheap NBN plans?

If you're going for a cheap NBN plan, one thing you might have to sacrifice is fast speeds. This does, however, depend on which speed you're looking to get, and which speed tier is the right one for your needs. If you live in a household of 1-2 people, you could get away with an NBN plan under $50 as the speeds they offer may suit your lifestyle. If you live in a larger household or have heavy Internet usage habits (such as downloading large files or streaming HD content regularly), the speeds offered by these plans may not be what you're looking for.

NBN plans offer increasing value as you work your way up the speed tiers, but the speeds offered by the cheaper ones are rarely better than an old ADSL2+ or cable connection (and might cost more too). On top of this, many providers no longer offer intermediate Standard (NBN25) plans at all, skipping straight from Basic tier to Standard Plus.

Higher-value cheap NBN plans have been steadily vanishing as providers focus their efforts on the faster and fancier broadband options. What's left on the cheaper end of the market tends to have very limited monthly data allowances, relatively high set-up fees and potentially slower speeds than your pre-NBN Internet connection.

Need more speed? Here's our pick for the best value Standard Plus NBN plan

Michelle Kwong Tech & Utilities Graduate Publisher

TPG NBN50 Unlimited

We think TPG’s NBN50 Unlimited is a great value plan if you don’t mind going over the $50 mark.

It’s got faster speeds and unlimited data, which is perfect for bigger households so you don’t have to fight over sharing your Internet connection. There’s also no fixed contract so you can leave at any time if you change your mind.

  • 45.6 Mbps
    Typical evening speed
  • Unlimited data
  • $69.99 per month
    Min. total cost of $199.94
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