NBN price hikes are coming: How much more will you pay?
NBN wholesale prices will rise by up to 3% from 1 July 2025, and if history repeats, providers could pass it on to households. (Hint: some already have, sort of.)
NBN Co's annual pricing changes are limited to the rise in the consumer price index.
This time they'll go up by $0 and $1.71 per month, depending on the speed tier.
This is slightly lower than the largest increase of $2.52 last year on NBN 50, the most popular speed tier in Australia for everyday use.
What do the NBN price changes mean for you?
It's up to the providers whether they'll pass on the rising costs to customers.
Last year saw a mix of changes, with some providers increasing prices on slower plans while lowering the cost of faster ones.
This time around, it's anybody's guess, but we'll likely start seeing price changes trickling in between now and July.
In fact, some popular providers have already raised prices this year, including TPG, iiNet, Vodafone, Leaptel, Sumo, and, more recently, Exetel and Superloop.
Depending on the speeds, prices have gone up by $3 to $20 a month, with the biggest hikes coming from Sumo.
Here's a look at price changes for NBN 50 and NBN 100 plans, the latter following closely behind in popularity.
NBN 50
| Plan | Old monthly price | New monthly price |
|---|---|---|
| Sumo | $85 | $103 |
| TPG | $79.99 | $84.99 |
| Vodafone | $80 | $89 |
| Leaptel | $79.95 | $82.95 |
| Exetel | $79.99 | $85 |
| Superloop | $81 | $85 |
NBN 100
| Plan | Old monthly price | New monthly price |
|---|---|---|
| Sumo | $105 | $125 |
| iiNet | $89.99 | $94.99 |
| Vodafone | $90 | $94 |
| Leaptel | $89.95 | $92.95 |
| Exetel NBN 100/20 | $84.99 | $95 |
| Exetel NBN 100/40 | $94.99 | $99 |
| Superloop NBN 100/20 | $89 | $95 |
| Superloop NBN 100/40 | $95 | $99 |
It's unclear whether these providers will make further changes in response to NBN's upcoming wholesale price hike or if they've already preempted it.
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What are the average NBN prices, and am I overpaying?
We looked at the average monthly cost of fixed-line NBN plans across the different speed categories.
This will help you gauge if you're overpaying.
| Speed | Average monthly cost |
|---|---|
| NBN 12 | $60 |
| NBN 25 | $70 |
| NBN 50 | $83 |
| NBN 100 | $95 |
| NBN 250 | $113 |
| NBN 1000 | $130 |
Broadband deals to help you save
The upside to the news of NBN prices going up is that there are some seriously good internet deals out there right now.
Providers are offering big discounts for 6 to 12 months, so it really pays to compare and find deals lower than the monthly average we just listed.
Check out some of the popular plans on Finder right now:
| Plan/Provider | Price | Savings | I'm keen! |
|---|---|---|---|
| TPG NBN 100 | $64.99 a month for 6 months, then $94.99 a month ongoing | $180 | |
| Dodo NBN 50 | $68.90 a month for the first 12 months, then $83.90 a month ongoing | $180 | |
| Southern Phone Finder Exclusive NBN 100 | $64 a month for the first 12 months, then $89 a month ongoing (only available through Finder) | $300 | |
| Exetel NBN 50 | $65 a month for the first 6 months, then $85 a month ongoing | $120 | |
| Superloop NBN 100 | $75 a month for the first 6 months, then $95 a month ongoing | $120 |
NBN Co itself is urging Aussies to compare and save.
"There are over 150 phone and internet providers Australia-wide that offer a variety of NBN plans with different inclusions and prices," Anna Perrin, chief customer officer at NBN Co, said in a media release.
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