iiNet raises NBN prices – Aussie Broadband and others to follow suit
Key takeaways
- iiNet has increased the price of most of its NBN plans by $3 to $5 a month and will no longer offer its slowest NBN 12 plan.
- More price hikes have now been confirmed, with Aussie Broadband and Belong joining Optus and Telstra in raising NBN prices.
- These changes come ahead of wholesale NBN prices going up from 1 July. This is what providers pay to access the NBN network.
iiNet's new NBN prices are now live. Here's what's changed.
| Plan | Old monthly price | New monthly price | Price difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| iiNet NBN 25 | $76.99 | $79.99 | $3 |
| iiNet NBN 50 | $84.99 | $89.99 | $5 |
| iiNet NBN 100 and NBN 500 | $94.99 | $94.99 | No change |
| iiNet NBN 750 | $99.99 | $104.99 | $5 |
| iiNet NBN 1000 | $109.99 | $114.99 | $5 |
As you can see, most of iiNet's plans have increased in price, except for NBN 100 and NBN 500.
As a quick reminder, NBN 100 and NBN 500 plans are now often priced similarly - even though NBN 500 can deliver speeds up to 5 times faster. Availability depends on the type of NBN connection at your home.
iiNet has also removed its NBN 12 plan, which is the slowest speed tier available.
It's been gradually phased out across the market, and there are now only 5 providers in our database still offering NBN 12 plans.
Aussie Broadband and Belong NBN price hikes confirmed for 1 July
Aussie Broadband's raising NBN prices by $2 to $10 a month.
| Plan | Old monthly price | New monthly price | Price difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aussie Broadband NBN Basic (NBN 12) | $73 | $77 | $4 |
| Aussie Broadband NBN Basic Plus (NBN 25) | $79 | $83 | $4 |
| Aussie Broadband NBN Value (NBN 50) | $93 | $95 | $2 |
| Aussie Broadband NBN Fast (NBN 100/20) | $95 | $99 | $4 |
| Aussie Broadband NBN Fast Plus (NBN 100/40) | $109 | $114 | $5 |
| Aussie Broadband NBN Superfast Pro (NBN 250) | $109 | $114 | $5 |
| Aussie Broadband NBN Turbofast Pro (NBN 500) | $130 | $136 | $6 |
| Aussie Broadband NBN Ultrafast Pro (NBN 1000) | $150 | $160 | $10 |
Belong's prices are increasing by $3 a month across its NBN 25 and NBN 50 plans. There are no other changes.
| Plan | Old monthly price | New monthly price | Price difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belong Starter (NBN 25) | $72 | $75 | $3 |
| Belong Standard Plus (NBN 50) | $88 | $91 | $3 |
| Belong Premium (NBN 100) | $95 | $95 | No change |
| Belong Fast (NBN 500) | $95 | $95 | No change |
| Belong Ultrafast (NBN 1000) | $110 | $110 | No change |
What about Optus and Telstra?
As we reported last week, Telstra will increase prices from 1 July by $4 a month across its NBN 25 and NBN 50 plans.
Optus is also raising prices on the same plans by $2 to $4 a month.
Origin Broadband already updated its pricing earlier this month.
Its NBN 100/NBN 500 and NBN 1000 plans are now $5 a month more expensive.
So, what do I do now?
First, there's a good chance we'll see more providers follow suit as new wholesale NBN prices kick in from 1 July - and they're set to go up.
But the good news is there are heaps of NBN deals on right now. Here's a look at some top ones to get you started:
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