Australian Internet Plans

NBN, 5G home broadband and 4G wireless, all providers, updated daily.

Australia's NBN is the fixed-line broadband infrastructure covering most of the country, delivered via FTTP (fibre to the premises), FTTN (fibre to the node), FTTC (fibre to the curb), HFC (hybrid fibre-coaxial), and fixed wireless. Retail plans are sold by ISPs on NBN Co's wholesale tiers: NBN 25 (~25 Mbps typical evening), NBN 50 (~50 Mbps), NBN 100 (~100 Mbps), NBN 250 (~250 Mbps), and NBN 1000 Ultrafast (~750 Mbps). The ACCC requires ISPs to publish average speeds during busy hours (7–11pm), the 'typical evening speed' shown on plan cards. For most households streaming 4K and video-calling, NBN 100 is the recommended starting point; 4+ simultaneous users benefit from NBN 250+. Compare plans by speed tier, contract term, included modem, and year-1 total cost (monthly × 12 + setup + modem).

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Frequently Asked Questions

What speed tier do I need?

NBN 50 (50Mbps) is sufficient for households with 2-3 users streaming HD video and browsing. NBN 100 (100Mbps) is better for 4+ users, 4K streaming, and working from home. NBN 250+ is for large households with heavy simultaneous usage, gamers, and those downloading large files regularly. NBN 25 (25Mbps) is a budget option for 1-2 light users.

Should I go with a 24-month contract or no lock-in?

No lock-in plans give you flexibility to switch if a better deal appears, and typically have no early termination fees. 24-month contracts sometimes include a free or discounted modem and slightly lower monthly rates, but breaking the contract early can incur fees of $200-400. If your provider offers a prorated modem cost on no lock-in, the difference is usually minimal.

What is the difference between NBN connection types?

FTTP (Fibre to the Premises) is the fastest and most reliable, with full fibre to your home. HFC (Hybrid Fibre Coaxial) uses existing cable TV infrastructure and is fast but can be shared with neighbours in your area. FTTC (Fibre to the Curb) runs fibre to a Distribution Point Unit near your home, with copper from there. FTTN/B (Fibre to the Node/Building) uses copper from the node to your home and is the slowest, most affected by distance from the node.

Is 5G home broadband worth it?

5G home broadband is worth considering if you cannot get fast NBN (FTTP/HFC), if NBN is unreliable in your area, or if you want faster speeds without a 24-month NBN contract. The main tradeoffs are data caps on some plans, potential speed variability during peak times, and coverage limitations (not available in all areas). Typical 5G speeds of 200-400Mbps beat most NBN50/100 plans but cannot match NBN 250/1000 FTTP.

How is value score calculated?

The value score combines monthly cost (40%), speed tier (20%), contract flexibility (15%), data allowance (10%), and year-1 total cost including setup and modem (15%). A plan that is cheaper, faster, has no lock-in contract, and includes unlimited data will score higher than one with tradeoffs in any of these areas. Scores are normalised 0-100 within the filtered set.

Why do some NBN plans have very low prices?

Budget NBN providers like TPG, Tangerine, and Spintel offer lower prices by operating with lower overheads, fewer included extras (no entertainment subscriptions), and often using upstream infrastructure from larger providers. They are perfectly legitimate and reliable, many use the same underlying network infrastructure as major providers. The ACCC's Broadband Performance Monitoring program shows most MVNOs perform similarly to major retailers on speed and reliability.

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