A good internet connection is one of those things we can’t live without, and while you might think a fast NBN plan has to be expensive, that isn’t necessarily true. Most internet providers offer introductory discounts, so it’s not hard to grab an NBN plan with top download speeds for cheap. It’s also an idea to swap to a different NBN plan when the discount period ends, to help keep your monthly bill as low as possible.
As of July 1, a fair few internet providers have refreshed the prices of their respective NBN connections. In most cases, the cost of the more popular connections, like NBN 25 and 50, have seen a price increase, while the faster and more expensive NBN 250 and 1000 tiers have seen a partial price drop.
If you were hit by one of these price bumps – or you want to swing for a faster connection now that it’s a bit more affordable – we’re here to help. We’ve rounded up the cheapest NBN plans that are currently available in Australia across every available speed tier.
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Cheapest NBN 25 plans in Australia
If you’re in a smaller house (one to two people) with less internet-intensive needs, an NBN 25 plan should serve you well. The good news is that most internet providers offer NBN 25 plans with typical evening speeds of 25Mbps, so you’re spoilt for choice when it comes to fast connections.
MATE currently has the cheapest NBN 25 plan on offer, where you’ll pay $45 per month for the first six months. Once that introductory period ends, you’ll be paying $65 per month after that.
If you don’t want the cheapest introductory price, Dodo‘s NBN 25 plan is $48.50 per month for the first six months. After that discount period ends you’ll be paying $65 per month, which is a fairly average price for NBN 25 plans.
While MATE and Dodo start cheaper, Spintel‘s NBN 25 plan has the best overall value. You’ll initially pay $49 per month for the first six months of your connection. From there, your monthly bill will jump up to $59.95 after those initial six months are over, which isn’t too shabby if you can’t be fucked hopping from plan to plan every month.
Exetel is flogging a plan for $49.99 per month for the first six months, and then $59.99 per month after. Not bad, not bad at all.
MATE, Spintel, Dodo and Exetel are all reporting typical evening speeds of 25Mbps.
Cheapest NBN 50 plans in Australia
If you don’t think an NBN 25 plan will work with your share house and the price tag on an NBN 100 plan is a bit much, even when split, getting an NBN 50 plan is a happy medium. In fact, NBN 50 is the most popular internet connection in Australia.
Once again, MATE has the cheapest option available You’ll pay $55 per month for the first six months, and then $75 per month after that. MATE is reporting typical evening speeds of 48Mbps, which isn’t far off from being congestion-free, but there are quicker options available.
Kogan is next with an NBN 50 plan that’s priced at $58.80 per month for the first three months of your connection. The good news is that Kogan has the cheapest full-price NBN 50 plan on offer, where you’ll be paying $68.80 per month once that introductory period ends. How good!
Dodo currently has the cheapest NBN 50 plan going at a discounted $59 per month. This price will last for the first six months of your connection, before increasing to $80 per month.
Exetel’s NBN 50 plan is a hair more expensive at $60.99 per month for the first six months you’re connected. After your first six months with Exetel, its plan increases to $78.99 per month. Exetel will also give you five free daily speed boosts every month, which will let you bump up your connection speed to NBN 100.
Dodo, Exetel and Kogan are reporting typical evening speeds of 50Mbps, making them ostensibly congestion-free.
Cheapest NBN 100 plans in Australia
Grabbing an NBN 100 plan will set you back more, but if you live in a household that really gives its internet a workout, you’re better off going big from the start. Especially, if you’ve got a few people working from home.
Dodo is offering the cheapest plan right now at $64 per month for the first six months of your connection. At the end of this introductory discount period, your plan will bump up to $85 per month.
Tangerine is up next, with a plan that’ll set you back $64.90 per month. This price will last for the first six months of your plan before increasing to $84.90 per month.
Exetel‘s NBN 100 plan is available for $68.99 per month for the first six months, and then $84.99 per month once that introductory period ends. Exetel is reporting typical evening speeds of 100Mbps, and this plan also comes with five daily speed boosts that will let you increase your downloads to an NBN 250 connection.
Spintel is running a deal where its NBN 100 plan is only $71 per month for the first six months. The regular cost of Spintel’s plan is $81.95 per month, making it one of the cheapest full-price NBN 100 connections. The only provider that outdoes Spintel is Kogan, which has a full-price rate of $78.90 per month.
Dodo, Tangerine, Exetel and Spintel are all reporting typical evening speeds of 100Mbps.
Cheapest NBN 250 plans in Australia
If the hierarchy of needs in your house goes 1) incredibly fast internet all of the time 2) hot water and 3) no mould, then an NBN 250 connection is an easy way to keep everyone happy. These plans usually sit around the $100 mark minimum, but if you have enough people living under the same roof, it should split nicely.
However, you need to make sure you can actually get an NBN 250 connection before signing up for one, as they’re only available to customers with FTTP or HFC connections. Look before you leap, folks.
In terms of the cheapest NBN 250 plans, Spintel is offering a connection that’ll set you back $79 per month for the first six months, and then $89.95 per month after that. Considering most NBN 250 plans are more than $85 when discounted, this plan is some great value. Spintel is reporting typical evening speeds of 211Mbps, which is still pretty good even if it isn’t the fastest.
Exetel‘s NBN 250 plan is slightly more expensive at $83.99 per month for the first six months but offers much faster speeds at 220Mbps. After that discount period ends, the full price for this Exetel plan is $98.99 per month. You’ll also receive five daily speed boosts with this plan as well.
Tangerine‘s NBN 250 plan is also worth considering. You’ll pay $84.90 per month for the first six months, and then $104.90 per month after that. The provider is reporting typical evening speeds of 245Mbps, so while it won’t be congestion-free, it’s not far off.
If you want a superfast internet connection Southern Phone is reporting typical evening speeds of 250Mbps. This plan will set you back $95 per month. While that might seem pretty expensive, it’s some pretty good value in terms of speed, and the fixed rate means it’ll work out cheaper than some other NBN plans in the long run.
Cheapest NBN 1000 plans in Australia
As it stands, NBN 1000 is the fastest NBN speed tier in Australia. It’s also the most expensive, but that doesn’t mean you can’t snag a great deal.
Spintel has the cheapest NBN 1000 plan on offering, which is priced at $95 per month for the first six months of your connection. After that introductory period ends, you’ll be paying $105.95 per month, which is one of the cheapest full prices in this speed tier. Spintel is reporting typical evening speeds of 650Mbps, which is about average for this speed tier.
Superloop has the next cheapest NBN 1000 plan, which also happens to be the second fastest connection in this tier. As far as value goes, you can’t beat that. You’ll pay $99 per month for the first six months you’re with Superloop and then $109 per month after that. The provider is currently reporting typical evening speeds of 811Mbps.
If you go with iiNet‘s NBN 1000 plan is very similar to Superloop’s in terms of pricing – you’ll pay a discounted $99.99 per month for the first six months, before increasing to $109.99 per month. That’s not a bad option if you swap to a different provider before the price change. However, iiNet is reporting typical evening speeds of 671Mbps, so Superloop’s NBN 1000 plan is def the better option when it comes to the best value.
Up next is TPG, which is reporting typical evening speeds of 671Mbps. This plan doesn’t have any discounts available, but you’ll pay a fixed rate of $104.99 per month, so the value isn’t too shabby when you consider that most full-price NBN plans in this tier are well over $110. However, if you sign up before July 9, TPG will cover one month’s fees.
If you do go with an NBN 1000 plan, you’ll want to double-check your connection before signing up as they’re only available to customers with FTTP or HFC connections.
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