We know NBN bills are rising, Now that Australia is about to enter a new financial year, prices are starting to rise. Most (but not all) NBN providers have already implemented price increases on their 25Mbps and 50Mbps NBN plans. But this isn’t all bad news, and in some cases, we’ve even seen the monthly cost of doing this. Best NBN 250 plans Ve NBN 1000 plan to reduce
These changes mean it’s just as important to shop around to make sure you’re getting the best deal. For example, you may have previously been discouraged from upgrading to a higher speed level due to cost, but now a 100Mbps plan could represent greater overall value than your current NBN 50 plan.
We’ve selected the best value NBN plans below and included price changes from the three major telcos – Telstra, Optus, and TPG – to show how they compare. In most cases, Optus and TPG are no longer the ‘expensive’ providers you think they are. Telstra remains Australia’s most expensive NBN provider.
National Broadcasting Network 25
The average price of the NBN 25 plan increased by less than $2; However, some providers have not yet announced their new prices. At this price, Flip remains the cheapest provider, followed by Spintel. The two companies are the only providers that charge less than $60 per minute after up-front costs.
Flip $44 per month (first 6 months, then AU$58.90 per month)
It gets great reviews, promotes the fastest possible plan speed, and is cheap. For a hassle-free home broadband connection, Flip is an option you shouldn’t miss.
Total first-year cost: AU$617.40
National Broadband Network 25 Changes In Plans
| Provider | After | Before |
|---|---|---|
| Telstra | 89 AUD p/m | 85 AUD p/m |
| Optus | 75 AUD p/m | 70 AUD p/m |
| TPG | 74.99 AUD p/m | 74.99 AUD p/m |
| Flip | AUD 58.90 p/m | 54.90 AUD p/m |
| Spintel | 59.95 AUDp/m | AUD 54.95 p/m |
| Extel | AU$63.99p/m | 59.99 AUD p/m |
National Broadcasting Network 50
According to data released by the ACCC, the 50 Mbps tier remains the most popular tier in Australia, with more than 2.6 million active connections compared to the next tier. Due to its popularity, you can expect telcos to be more competitive in price; But there is a big difference between cheap and expensive, making it easy to choose the most beneficial plan.
Exetel AU$63.99/month (first 6 months, then AU$79.99/month)
With upfront costs comparable to the cheapest provider Flip, but with the added benefit of Speed Boost days that temporarily boost your download speeds to a maximum of 100Mbps, Exetel is our top pick for NBN Level 50.
Total first-year cost: AU$863.88
National Broadband Network 50 Changes In Plans
| Provider | After | Before |
|---|---|---|
| Telstra | 105 AUD p/m | 100 AUD p/m |
| Optus | 89 AUD p/m | 85 AUD p/m |
| TPG | AUD 79.99 p/m | AUD 79.99 p/m |
| Exetel | AUD 79.99 p/m | AUD 78.99 p/m |
| Flip | AU$73.90 p/m | AUD 69.90 p/m |
| Spintel | AUD 76.95 p/m | AUD 74.95 p/m |
National Broadcasting Network 100
NBN Speed Tier 100 is the fastest for homes connected with FTTN/FTTC/FTTB connection types – NBN Co. The average cost of an NBN 100 100Mbps plan is AU$10 unless signed up for the free fiber upgrade program. /m more than the NBN 50 plan, but after the last price increase NBN 100 plans are only up AU$0.93 on average (50Mbps packages cost AU$1.66). This can make it a better value proposition, as you get twice the speed for a small increase in cost.
Tangerine AU$64.90 per month (first 6 months, then AU$84.90 per month)
Tangerine says its prices will increase starting August 1, 2024 (only $1 extra on ongoing costs). This means it’s currently the cheapest provider offering speeds of up to 100Mbps, but you’ll need to sign up before August 1 to lock in the introductory price for the first six months of service.
Total first-year cost: AU$898.80
National Broadband Network 100 Changes In Plans
| Provider | After | Before |
|---|---|---|
| Telstra | 110 AUD p/m | 110 AUD p/m |
| Optus | 99 AUD p/m | 99 AUD p/m |
| TPG | AU$89.99 p/m | AU$89.99 p/m |
| Tangerine | $84.90 p/m (will increase to $85.90 per month on August 1) | AUD 84.90 p/m |
| Flip | AU$79.90 p/m | AU$79.90 p/m |
| Spintel | AUD 81.95 p/m | AUD 79.95 p/m |
National Broadband Network 250
Moving up to NBN’s second-fastest speed, the 250Mbps plan is a good choice for homes with multiple users and/or devices connected at the same time. So far prices for NBN 250 plans have remained stable (and even fallen in some cases).
TPG | AU$94.99 (1 month free)
TPG is our top pick in the NBN 250 speed tier. Thank you for the free first month of service promotion (if you sign up before July 9, 2024). The first year’s cost makes it the second-cheapest product (after Spintel), but the advertised maximum speed of 250 Mbps is the cheapest.
Total first-year cost: AU$1,044.89
National Broadband Network 250 Changes In Plans
| Provider | After | Before |
|---|---|---|
| Telstra | 130 AUD p/m | 135 AUD p/m |
| Optus | 119 AUD p/m | 119 AUD p/m |
| TPG | AU$94.99 p/m | AU$94.99 p/m |
| Flip | AUD 94.90 p/m | AUD 94.90 p/m |
| Spintel | AUD 89.95 p/m | AUD 85.95 p/m |
National Broadband Network 1000
If you want faster speeds, the NBN 1000 plan is your best option. The good news is that while the prices of some plans continue to drop, we’re seeing advertised average overnight speed figures slowly increasing. Spintel’s recently launched Gigabit NBN plans mark a new low in introductory discounts.
TPG AU$104.99p/m (first month free)
TPG’s NBN 1000 plan is the cheapest plan for the first 12 months. It recently increased its typical nightly speed from 671 Mbps to 800 Mbps; We think it’s great value for money.
Total first-year cost: AU$1,154.89
National Broadband Network 1000 Changes In Plans
| Provider | After | Before |
|---|---|---|
| Telstra | 150 AUD p/m | 170 AUD p/m |
| Optus | 149 AUD p/m | 129 AUD p/m |
| TPG | AU$104.99 p/m | AU$104.99 p/m |
| Superloop | 109 AUD p/m | 109 AUD p/m |
| Spintel | AUD 105.95 p/m | AUD 105.95 p/m |
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