Best internet providers in Australia

By Alex Angove-Plumb

Last updated 13 August 2024

Contents

In this internet providers guide:

Best internet providers for NBN plans
5G and 4G home internet providers
NBN Fixed Wireless internet providers
NBN Satellite internet providers
Internet provider pricing
How we pick the best internet providers

We pick the best internet providers based on their popularity with the hundreds of thousands of Australians who use WhistleOut each month.

We look at plans from among the 33 internet providers in our database, which we've separated based on speed tier and connection technology such as fixed-line NBN, 5G and 4G home wireless, NBN Fixed Wireless, and NBN Satellite. If you're looking for the best internet provider for your needs, there's a good chance we've got you covered.

Best internet providers for NBN plans

Judging by popularity on WhistleOut, the 10 best internet providers for fixed-line NBN in our database last month were Dodo, Tangerine, SpinTel, Superloop, Exetel, TPG, Optus, iiNet, Swoop, and Aussie Broadband. Given its market share, we'll also include Telstra plans in our comparison.

Most popular NBN internet providers last month

1	Dodo	6	TPG
2	Tangerine	7	Optus
3	SpinTel	8	iiNet
4	Superloop	9	Swoop
5	Exetel	10	Aussie Broadband

Not every internet provider has a plan for each NBN speed tier, but there's usually only a gap or two. Here are the current NBN plans from each of this month's best internet providers, sorted plan popularity in each speed tier:

#1	SpinTel	SpinTel NBN Unlimited Entry 25 nbn® 25/8 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Includes $12.95 off your plan for first 6 months! $47/mth for first 6 months, then $59.95/mth $47/mth Min. cost $47 Go to Site	$47/mth Min. cost $47	Go to Site
#2	Tangerine Telecom	Tangerine Telecom Value NBN nbn® 25/8.5 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Includes $20/mth off for the first 6 mths, $47.90/month for first 6 months, then $67.90/month + 3 months BINGE. Ends 30.06.25 $47.90/mth Min. cost $47.90 Go to Site	$47.90/mth Min. cost $47.90	Go to Site
#3	Dodo	Dodo nbn25 Unlimited Plan nbn® 25/4 Mbps Unlimited Data 12mths Deal: Incl. $15/mth discount for 12 months based on the standard price $68.90/mth. Ends 29.04.25. T&Cs apply. $53.90/mth Min. cost $53.90 Go to Site*	$53.90/mth Min. cost $53.90	Go to Site
#4	Telstra	Telstra Upfront Internet Plan Basic nbn® 25/4 Mbps Unlimited Data $89/mth Min. cost $89 Link not supplied	$89/mth Min. cost $89	Link not supplied
#5	TPG	TPG nbn25 Unlimited Plan nbn® 25/4 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Get Price Beat Guarantee + $61.99/mth for first 6 months, then $76.99/mth. T&Cs apply. $61.99/mth Min. cost $61.99 Go to Site	$61.99/mth Min. cost $61.99	Go to Site
#6	Exetel	Exetel Everyday nbn25 nbn® 25/8.5 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Includes $13/mth off for first 6 months - $50.99/mth for first 6 months, then $63.99/mth. $50.99/mth Min. cost $50.99 Go to Site	$50.99/mth Min. cost $50.99	Go to Site
#7	iiNet	iiNet nbn25 Liimitless nbn® 25/4 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Includes $15/mth off for 6 mths – $61.99/mth for first 6 months, then $76.99/mth. Use code SAVE15FOR6. Ends 06.05.25 $61.99/mth Min. cost $61.99 Go to Site	$61.99/mth Min. cost $61.99	Go to Site
#8	Superloop	Superloop Everyday nbn25/10 nbn® 25/8.5 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Incl. $10/mth off for 6 mths! $59/mth for 6 mths, then $69/mth + Free Amazon eero 6+ if you stay connected for 24 mths $59/mth Min. cost $59 Go to Site	$59/mth Min. cost $59	Go to Site
#9	Optus	Optus Optus Plus Everyday Basic nbn® nbn® 25/8 Mbps Unlimited Data $75/mth Min. cost $75 Link not supplied	$75/mth Min. cost $75	Link not supplied
#10	Aussie Broadband	Aussie Broadband Basic Plus nbn - Unlimited nbn® 24/8 Mbps Unlimited Data $79/mth Min. cost $79 Link not supplied	$79/mth Min. cost $79	Link not supplied
#11	Swoop	Swoop nbn® Home Casual nbn® 25/10 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Includes $15/mth off for 6 months with code LOVE15, $54/mth for first 6 months then $69/mth. Offer ends 30.04.25 $54/mth Min. cost $54 Link not supplied	$54/mth Min. cost $54	Link not supplied

#1	Exetel	Exetel Extra-value nbn50 nbn® 50/17 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Includes $19/mth off for first 6 months - $60.99/mth for first 6 months, then $79.99/mth. $60.99/mth Min. cost $60.99 Go to Site	$60.99/mth Min. cost $60.99	Go to Site
#2	Tangerine Telecom	Tangerine Telecom Value Plus NBN nbn® 50/17 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Includes $23/mth off for the first 6 mths, $59.90/month for first 6 months, then $82.90/month + 3 months BINGE. Ends 30.06.25 $59.90/mth Min. cost $59.90 Go to Site	$59.90/mth Min. cost $59.90	Go to Site
#3	TPG	TPG nbn50 Unlimited Plan nbn® 50/17 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Get Price Beat Guarantee + $69.99/mth for first 6 months, then $84.99/mth. T&Cs apply. $69.99/mth Min. cost $69.99 Go to Site	$69.99/mth Min. cost $69.99	Go to Site
#4	iiNet	iiNet nbn50 Liimitless nbn® 50/17 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Includes $15/mth off for 6 mths – $69.99/mth for first 6 months, then $84.99/mth. Use code SAVE15FOR6. Ends 06.05.25 $69.99/mth Min. cost $69.99 Go to Site	$69.99/mth Min. cost $69.99	Go to Site
#5	Dodo	Dodo nbn50 Unlimited Plan nbn® 50/17 Mbps Unlimited Data 12mths Deal: Incl. $15/mth discount for 12 months based on the standard price $83.90/mth. Ends 29.04.25. T&Cs apply. $68.90/mth Min. cost $68.90 Go to Site*	$68.90/mth Min. cost $68.90	Go to Site
#6	Superloop	Superloop Extra-value nbn50/20 nbn® 50/17 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Incl. $14/mth off for 6 months! $67/mth for 6 mths, then $81/mth + Free Amazon eero 6+ if you stay connected for 24 mths $67/mth Min. cost $67 Go to Site	$67/mth Min. cost $67	Go to Site
#7	Telstra	Telstra Upfront Internet Plan Essential nbn® 50/17 Mbps Unlimited Data $105/mth Min. cost $105 Link not supplied	$105/mth Min. cost $105	Link not supplied
#8	Optus	Optus Optus Plus Everyday nbn® nbn® 50/18 Mbps Unlimited Data $89/mth Min. cost $89 Link not supplied	$89/mth Min. cost $89	Link not supplied
#9	Swoop	Swoop nbn® Home Everyday nbn® 50/20 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Includes $15/mth off for 6 months with code LOVE15, $69/mth for first 6 months then $84/mth. Offer ends 30.04.25 $69/mth Min. cost $69 Link not supplied	$69/mth Min. cost $69	Link not supplied
#10	Aussie Broadband	Aussie Broadband Value nbn - Unlimited nbn® 49/16 Mbps Unlimited Data $89/mth Min. cost $89 Link not supplied	$89/mth Min. cost $89	Link not supplied

#1	SpinTel Editor's Pick	SpinTel Editor's Pick NBN Unlimited Premium 100 nbn® 100/18 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Includes $16.95 off your plan for first 6 months! $65/mth for first 6 months, then $81.95/mth $65/mth Min. cost $65 Go to Site	$65/mth Min. cost $65	Go to Site
#2	Tangerine Telecom	Tangerine Telecom Speedy NBN nbn® 100/17 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Includes $20/mth off for the first 6 mths, $65.90/mth for first 6 months, then $85.90/mth + 3 months BINGE. Ends 30.06.25 $65.90/mth Min. cost $65.90 Go to Site	$65.90/mth Min. cost $65.90	Go to Site
#3	Dodo	Dodo nbn100 Unlimited Plan nbn® 100/17 Mbps Unlimited Data 12mths Deal: Incl. $15/mth discount for 12 months based on the standard price $88.90/mth. Ends 29.04.25. T&Cs apply. $73.90/mth Min. cost $73.90 Go to Site*	$73.90/mth Min. cost $73.90	Go to Site
#4	Exetel	Exetel Family nbn100/20 nbn® 100/17 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Includes $19/mth off for first 6 months - $65.99/mth for first 6 months, then $84.99/mth $65.99/mth Min. cost $65.99 Go to Site	$65.99/mth Min. cost $65.99	Go to Site
#5	TPG	TPG nbn Home Fast Unlimited Plan nbn® 100/17 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Get Price Beat Guarantee + $79.99/mth for first 6 months, then $94.99/mth. T&Cs apply. $79.99/mth Min. cost $79.99 Go to Site	$79.99/mth Min. cost $79.99	Go to Site
#6	Optus	Optus Optus Plus Everyday Fast nbn® nbn® 100/18 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Introductory Offer - $89/mth for first 6 mths on Optus Plus Everyday Fast plan (normally $99/mth). T&Cs apply. $89/mth Min. cost $89 Link not supplied	$89/mth Min. cost $89	Link not supplied
#7	Superloop	Superloop Family nbn100/20 nbn® 100/17 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Incl. $14/mth off 6 months! $75/mth for 6 mths, then $89/mth + Free Amazon eero 6+ if you stay connected for 24 mths $75/mth Min. cost $75 Go to Site	$75/mth Min. cost $75	Go to Site
#8	iiNet	iiNet nbn Home Fast Liimitless nbn® 100/17 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Includes $15/mth off for 6 mths - $79.99/mth for first 6 months, then $94.99/mth. Use code SAVE15FOR6. Ends 06.05.25 $79.99/mth Min. cost $79.99 Go to Site	$79.99/mth Min. cost $79.99	Go to Site
#9	Telstra	Telstra Upfront Internet Plan Premium nbn® 100/17 Mbps Unlimited Data $110/mth Min. cost $110 Link not supplied	$110/mth Min. cost $110	Link not supplied
#10	Aussie Broadband	Aussie Broadband Fast nbn - Unlimited nbn® 99/16 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Includes $10 off for the first 6 months. Promo code BIG10. $95/mth after promo ends 30.04.25 $85/mth Min. cost $85 Link not supplied	$85/mth Min. cost $85	Link not supplied
#11	Swoop	Swoop nbn® Home Fast nbn® 100/20 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Includes $22/mth off for 6 months with code LOVE22, $72/mth for first 6 mths then $94/mth. Ends 30.04.25 $72/mth Min. cost $72 Link not supplied	$72/mth Min. cost $72	Link not supplied

#1	Tangerine Telecom	Tangerine Telecom Speedy Plus NBN nbn® 100/34 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Includes $15/mth off for the first 6 mths, $74.90/month for first 6 months, then $89.90/month + 3 months BINGE. Ends 30.06.25 $74.90/mth Min. cost $74.90 Go to Site	$74.90/mth Min. cost $74.90	Go to Site
#2	Superloop	Superloop Power home nbn100/40 nbn® 100/34 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Incl. $16/mth off for 6 months! $79/mth for 6 mths, then $95/mth + Free Amazon eero 6+ if you stay connected for 24 mths $79/mth Min. cost $79 Go to Site	$79/mth Min. cost $79	Go to Site
#3	Exetel	Exetel Power Home nbn100/40 nbn® 100/34 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Includes $19/mth off for first 6 months - $75.99/mth for first 6 months, then $94.99/mth. $75.99/mth Min. cost $75.99 Go to Site	$75.99/mth Min. cost $75.99	Go to Site
#4	Swoop	Swoop nbn® Home Fast+ nbn® 100/40 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Includes $22/mth off for 6 months with code LOVE22, $82/mth for first 6 mths then $104/mth. Ends 30.04.25 $82/mth Min. cost $82 Link not supplied	$82/mth Min. cost $82	Link not supplied
#5	Aussie Broadband	Aussie Broadband Fast Plus nbn - Unlimited nbn® 99/33 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Includes $10 off for the first 6 months. Promo code BIG10. $105/mth after promo ends 30.04.25 $95/mth Min. cost $95 Link not supplied	$95/mth Min. cost $95	Link not supplied

#1	Dodo Editor's Pick	Dodo Editor's Pick nbn Home Superfast Plan nbn® 250/21 Mbps Unlimited Data 12mths Deal: Incl. $15/mth discount for 12 months based on the standard price $98.90/mth. Ends 29.04.25. T&Cs apply $83.90/mth Min. cost $83.90 Go to Site*	$83.90/mth Min. cost $83.90	Go to Site
#2	SpinTel	SpinTel NBN Unlimited 250 nbn® 240/22 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Includes $9.95/mth off for the life of the plan while you stay connected to this plan. T&Cs apply $80/mth Min. cost $80 Go to Site	$80/mth Min. cost $80	Go to Site
#3	TPG	TPG nbn Home Superfast Unlimited Plan nbn® 250/21 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Get Price Beat Guarantee + $84.99/mth for first 6 months, then $99.99/mth. T&Cs apply. $84.99/mth Min. cost $84.99 Go to Site	$84.99/mth Min. cost $84.99	Go to Site
#4	Exetel	Exetel Superfast nbn250 nbn® 220/21 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Includes $18/mth off for first 6 months - $80.99/mth for first 6 months, then $98.99/mth. $80.99/mth Min. cost $80.99 Go to Site	$80.99/mth Min. cost $80.99	Go to Site
#5	Superloop	Superloop Superfast nbn250/25 nbn® 250/21 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Incl. $14/mth off for 6 months! $85/mth for 6 mths, then $99/mth + Free Amazon eero 6+ if you stay connected for 24 mths $85/mth Min. cost $85 Go to Site	$85/mth Min. cost $85	Go to Site
#6	iiNet	iiNet nbn Home Superfast Liimitless nbn® 250/21 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Includes $15/mth off for 6 mths - $84.99/mth for first 6 months, then $99.99/mth. Use code SAVE15FOR6. Ends 06.05.25 $84.99/mth Min. cost $84.99 Go to Site	$84.99/mth Min. cost $84.99	Go to Site
#7	Tangerine Telecom	Tangerine Telecom SuperSpeedy NBN nbn® 250/21 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Includes $20/mth off for the first 6 mths, $84.90/month for first 6 months, then $104.90/month + 3 months BINGE. Ends 30.06.25 $84.90/mth Min. cost $84.90 Go to Site	$84.90/mth Min. cost $84.90	Go to Site
#8	Optus	Optus Optus Plus Everyday Superfast nbn® nbn® 245/22 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Intro Offer - $99/mth for first 6 mths on Optus Plus Everyday Superfast nbn plan (normally $119/mth). T&Cs apply. $99/mth Min. cost $99 Link not supplied	$99/mth Min. cost $99	Link not supplied
#9	Telstra	Telstra Upfront Internet Plan Ultimate nbn® 250/22 Mbps Unlimited Data $130/mth Min. cost $130 Link not supplied	$130/mth Min. cost $130	Link not supplied
#10	Swoop	Swoop nbn® Home Superfast nbn® 241/25 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Includes $37/mth off for 6 months with code LOVE37, $82/mth for first 6 mths then $119/mth. Ends 30.04.25 $82/mth Min. cost $82 Link not supplied	$82/mth Min. cost $82	Link not supplied
#11	Aussie Broadband	Aussie Broadband Super-Fast nbn - Unlimited nbn® 248/21 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Includes $20 off for the first 6 months. Promo code BIG20. $119/mth after promo ends 30.04.25 $99/mth Min. cost $99 Link not supplied	$99/mth Min. cost $99	Link not supplied

Fixed-line NBN internet plans are generally the most stable option for home internet in Australia. Connection strength doesn't tend to fluctuate as much as other technologies, and you don't need to be with the best internet provider to get close to or equal the maximum for downloads and uploads, according to data from the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC). At least, this is the case for NBN 25, NBN 50, and NBN 100 plans. The ACCC currently doesn't provide substantial records for faster plans, but the advertised typical evening speeds vary quite a bit between internet providers for NBN 250 and NBN 1000.

Fibre to the Node (FTTN) muddies the waters a little. On the whole, FTTN connections are still fairly reliable, but are less likely to reach those max speeds (especially for NBN 100) than Fibre to the Premises (FTTP), Fibre to the Curb (FTTC), and Hybrid Fibre Coaxial (HFC). FTTN connections can't sign up to NBN 250 or NBN 1000.

This can get a bit confusing, so here's a table covering the fastest speeds your internet provider can likely sell you for an NBN plan, based on your NBN connection:

Fastest internet speed for each NBN connection

NBN technology	Speed tier	Downloads	Uploads
Fibre to the Premises	NBN 1000	970Mbps	50Mbps
Hybrid Fibre Coaxial	NBN 1000	970Mbps*	50Mbps
Fibre to the Curb	NBN 100	100Mbps	20-40Mbps
Fibre to the Building	NBN 100	100Mbps	5-40Mbps
Fibre to the Node	NBN 100	100Mbps	5-40Mbps
Fixed Wireless	Fixed Wireless Plus	100Mbps^	20Mbps
Sky Muster Satellite	'High-tier plan'	100Mbps^†	5Mbps

_{Speeds can differ based on location, connection quality, and other factors.
*While HFC's maximum is 970Mbps, it's likely to be slower on average than FTTP.

^Fixed Wireless' maximum wholesale speed is 100/20, but many providers only offer 75/10 plans.

^†Maximum wholesale plan speed for satellite NBN is 100/5Mbps, but you're more likely to find 25/5 plans.}

5G and 4G home internet providers

There aren't many major 5G and 4G home internet providers, so instead of looking at the most popular ones in our database, we'll rank them by price.

Home wireless internet plans are similar to regular 4G and 5G mobile phone plans. But unlike mobile plans, home wireless internet providers offer plans with much more data (many are unlimited), as well as a WiFi modem similar to the one you'd use for the NBN.

Check out home wireless plans to find out if home wireless is best for you:

#1	TPG Editor's Pick	TPG Editor's Pick Home Wireless Broadband Wireless 16/1.9 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Includes $10/mth off for 6 months! $44.99/mth for first 6 months, then $54.99/mth. Available until withdrawn. T&C apply. $44.99/mth Min. cost $44.99 Go to Site	$44.99/mth Min. cost $44.99	Go to Site
#2	iiNet	iiNet Home Wireless Broadband Wireless 16/1.9 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Includes $10/mth off for first 6 months, then $59.99/mth + $10 off for existing iiNet customers. Offer available until withdrawn. $49.99/mth Min. cost $49.99 Go to Site	$49.99/mth Min. cost $49.99	Go to Site
#3	Vodafone	Vodafone 4G Home Internet Unlimited Wireless 16/1.9 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Includes $10/mth off for first 6 mths + Save $10/mth when you already have a mobile phone plan with Vodafone $50/mth Min. cost $50 Link not supplied	$50/mth Min. cost $50	Link not supplied
#4	SpinTel	SpinTel 4G Unlimited Wireless Broadband (25Mbit) Wireless 25/2 Mbps Unlimited Data $53.95/mth Min. cost $69.95 Link not supplied	$53.95/mth (plan + modem) Min. cost $69.95	Link not supplied
#5	Yomojo	Yomojo 4G Internet 25 Wireless 16 Mbps Unlimited Data $55.90/mth Min. cost $55.90 Link not supplied	$55.90/mth Min. cost $55.90	Link not supplied
#6	Optus	Optus Optus Plus Everyday Basic 4G Wireless Unlimited Data $59/mth Min. cost $59 Link not supplied	$59/mth Min. cost $59	Link not supplied
#7	Kogan Internet	Kogan Internet 4G Home Internet Plan Wireless 16/1.9 Mbps Unlimited Data Prepaid (90 Days) Deal: Free modem included on the Kogan 90-day 4G Internet Plan! Average cost $49.90/mth (based on total once-off cost $149.70) $149.70 Link not supplied	$149.70	Link not supplied

#1	SpinTel	SpinTel 5G Unlimited Wireless Broadband (50Mbit) Wireless 50 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Incl. $10/mth off for 6 mths! $49/mth for the first 6 mths, then $59/mth. $25 upfront postage for rental modem also apply $49/mth Min. cost $74 Link not supplied	$49/mth Min. cost $74	Link not supplied
#2	iiNet	iiNet 5G Home Broadband Plus Wireless 50/16 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Includes $10/mth off for first 6 months, then $59.99/mth. Offer available until withdrawn. $49.99/mth Min. cost $49.99 Go to Site	$49.99/mth Min. cost $49.99	Go to Site
#3	TPG	TPG 5G Home Broadband Plus Wireless 50/16 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Includes $10/mth off for 6 months! $49.99/mth for first 6 months, then $59.99/mth. Available until withdrawn. T&C apply. $49.99/mth Min. cost $49.99 Go to Site	$49.99/mth Min. cost $49.99	Go to Site
#4	Vodafone	Vodafone 5G Home Internet Basic Plan Wireless 20/2 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Includes $10/mth off for first 6 mths + Save $10/mth when you already have a mobile phone plan with Vodafone $50/mth Min. cost $50 Link not supplied	$50/mth Min. cost $50	Link not supplied
#5	Optus	Optus Optus Plus Everyday 5G Wireless 45/11 Mbps Unlimited Data $69/mth Min. cost $69 Link not supplied	$69/mth Min. cost $69	Link not supplied
#6	Yomojo	Yomojo 5G Internet 50 Wireless 43 Mbps Unlimited Data $69.90/mth Min. cost $69.90 Link not supplied	$69.90/mth Min. cost $69.90	Link not supplied

#1	TPG Editor's Pick	TPG Editor's Pick 5G Home Broadband Premium Wireless 100/18 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Includes $10/mth off for 6 months! $54.99/mth for first 6 months, then $64.99/mth. Available until withdrawn. T&C apply. $54.99/mth Min. cost $54.99 Go to Site	$54.99/mth Min. cost $54.99	Go to Site
#2	SpinTel	SpinTel 5G Unlimited Wireless Broadband (100Mbit) Wireless 100 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Incl. $10/mth off for 6 mths! $59/mth for the first 6 mths, then $69/mth. $25 upfront postage for rental modem also apply $59/mth Min. cost $84 Link not supplied	$59/mth Min. cost $84	Link not supplied
#3	iiNet	iiNet 5G Home Broadband Premium Wireless 100/18 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Includes $10/mth off for first 6 months, then $69.99/mth. Offer available until withdrawn. $59.99/mth Min. cost $59.99 Go to Site	$59.99/mth Min. cost $59.99	Go to Site
#4	Vodafone	Vodafone 5G Home Internet Premium Plan Wireless 100/18 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Includes $10/mth off for first 6 mths + Save $5/mth when you already have a mobile phone plan with Vodafone $60/mth Min. cost $60 Link not supplied	$60/mth Min. cost $60	Link not supplied
#5	Yomojo	Yomojo 5G Internet 100 Wireless 75 Mbps Unlimited Data $75.90/mth Min. cost $75.90 Link not supplied	$75.90/mth Min. cost $75.90	Link not supplied
#6	Optus	Optus Optus Plus Everyday Fast 5G Wireless 87/15 Mbps Unlimited Data $79/mth Min. cost $79 Link not supplied	$79/mth Min. cost $79	Link not supplied

#1	SpinTel	SpinTel 5G Unlimited Wireless Broadband Wireless 240 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Incl. $10/mth off for 6 mths! $79/mth for the first 6 mths, then $89/mth. $25 upfront postage for rental modem also apply $79/mth Min. cost $104 Link not supplied	$79/mth Min. cost $104	Link not supplied
#2	Telstra	Telstra 5G Home Internet - 1TB Wireless 300/30 Mbps 1000GB Data $85/mth Min. cost $85 Link not supplied	$85/mth Min. cost $85	Link not supplied
#3	Optus Editor's Pick	Optus Editor's Pick Optus Plus Entertainer Superfast 5G Wireless 210/20 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Intro Offer - $89/mth for 6 mths on this plan (normally $99/mth). T&Cs apply. $89/mth Min. cost $89 Link not supplied	$89/mth Min. cost $89	Link not supplied
#4	Yomojo	Yomojo 5G Internet Max Wireless 225 Mbps Unlimited Data $95.90/mth Min. cost $95.90 Link not supplied	$95.90/mth Min. cost $95.90	Link not supplied

Thanks to the quality of mobile networks in Australia, 4G and 5G home wireless can sometimes be better than fixed-line NBN internet plans, depending on where you live and what you need. If all you want is speed, 5G home internet plans can actually be better value than the NBN. It really just depends on the strength of your NBN connection compared to how well-serviced your property is by any of the Telstra, Optus, or Vodafone mobile networks.

But it's not all about speed. Wireless internet connections can be less stable than fixed-line, particularly during bad weather, causing connection strength to jump up and down. This isn't as much of a problem as it used to be, especially with 5G, but if you have gamers in the house they might notice fluctuations in ping.

Fixed Wireless NBN internet providers

There aren't nearly as many Fixed Wireless (FW) internet providers as there are for other connection types, but at least you don't have to sort through as many to find the one that suits your needs.

Thankfully, we still have enough Fixed Wireless plans and internet providers in our database to gather the five most popular from last month. They are:

Dodo
Tangerine
Swoop
TPG
Aussie Broadband

Here are the current most-popular Fixed Wireless plans with at least 500GB data from our ISP shortlist:

Note: 12Mbps Fixed Wireless plans (AKA "Basic I") are becoming increasingly uncommon, with few providers offering them.

Fixed Wireless nbn25 Plan

nbn® Wireless 16/3 Mbps
Unlimited Data
12mths Deal: Incl. $15/mth discount for 12 months based on the standard price $68.90/mth*. Ends 29.04.25. T&Cs apply.

$53.90/mth

Min. cost $53.90

Go to Site

$53.90/mth

Min. cost $53.90

Go to Site

nbn® Wireless

nbn® Wireless 25/5 Mbps
Unlimited Data
Deal: Includes $15/mth off for 6 months with code LOVE15, $54/mth for first 6 months then $69/mth. Offer ends 30.04.25

$54/mth

Min. cost $54

Link not supplied

$54/mth

Min. cost $54

Link not supplied

While Fixed Wireless NBN can be good enough for some, it can be frustrating in comparison to other connection technologies. If you've had trouble with it in the past, it's worth checking if a home wireless 5G or 4G home internet plan might provide a better experience.

Satellite NBN internet providers

For NBN Satellite plans, our list of internet providers too short to trim down further based on popularity. On top of fewer providers to choose from, it's also possible you don't have any other viable technology options in your area, such as home wireless internet. As such, your ISP and connection choices are possibly limited.

Here's a look at plans from NBN Satellite internet providers in our database:

Sky Muster 155GB Standard

nbn® Satellite Basic I Speed
155GB Data

$39.95/mth

Min. cost $39.95

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$39.95/mth

Min. cost $39.95

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#1	Activ8me	Activ8me Sky Muster 155GB Sonic nbn® Satellite Basic II Speed 155GB Data $44.95/mth Min. cost $44.95 Link not supplied	$44.95/mth Min. cost $44.95	Link not supplied
#2	IPSTAR	IPSTAR Sky Muster Plus Entry nbn® Satellite 18 Mbps Unlimited Data $58/mth Min. cost $58 Link not supplied	$58/mth Min. cost $58	Link not supplied
#3	Activ8me	Activ8me Sky Muster Plus Premium 25 nbn® Satellite 18 Mbps Unlimited Data $59/mth Min. cost $59 Link not supplied	$59/mth Min. cost $59	Link not supplied
#4	Skymesh	Skymesh Skymesh Ultra 25 Plan nbn® Satellite Basic II Speed Unlimited Data $64.95/mth Min. cost $64.95 Link not supplied	$64.95/mth Min. cost $64.95	Link not supplied

Sky Muster Plus Entry

nbn® Satellite 18 Mbps
Unlimited Data

$58/mth

Min. cost $58

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$58/mth

Min. cost $58

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Sky Muster Plus Premium 25

nbn® Satellite 18 Mbps
Unlimited Data

$59/mth

Min. cost $59

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$59/mth

Min. cost $59

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Skymesh Ultra 25 Plan

nbn® Satellite Basic II Speed
Unlimited Data

$64.95/mth

Min. cost $64.95

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$64.95/mth

Min. cost $64.95

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Expert tip: Most internet providers report good NBN speeds

If your search for the best internet service provider (ISP) is focused on speed, there's not much difference between most telcos for NBN 100 plans and under.

"Just about every internet provider in Australia reports typical evening speeds of 95Mbps or above for fixed-line NBN 100 plans.

Performance is more varied once you get to NBN 250. And for NBN 1000, there can be huge differences. So if you're after a Superfast or Ultrafast NBN plan, check the advertised typical evening speeds before signing up."

Alex Angove-Plumb, Digital Content Editor at WhistleOut

Internet provider pricing

When searching for the best internet provider for your needs, be careful to double-check the fine print around plan pricing. In particular, many or most NBN plans these days offer one price for the first six or so months, after which the monthly cost goes up.

Your chosen internet provider might also force or strongly encourage you to include a WiFi modem in your monthly repayments. In these cases, cancelling the plan within a given time frame can incur additional fees (to pay off the WiFi modem).

To get a more detailed overview of plan prices, click 'View full results' at the bottom of the comparison tables above.

How we pick the best internet providers

We collect popularity data based on which plans WhistleOut users interact with the most each month. These interactions include clicking a "Go To Site" button or clicking on a given plan's T&Cs, which gives us a good indication of how popular many internet provider is with our visitors, but also means we can't fully gauge the popularity of providers with which we don't have active affiliate links ('Go to site' buttons). But we still include these plans in our other comparisons (such as when ranking by price) to provide you with a more accurate view of what plans and telcos are available.

FAQs for choosing the best internet provider

Now you've had an introduction to some of Australia's internet providers, let's look at a few dos and don'ts when picking a new internet plan for your household.

Are you happy to switch internet providers often?

One of the surest ways to save money on your monthly bills is to switch internet providers regularly. It's pretty easy to do, and you can genuinely save decent dollars with only a few minutes of effort a couple of times per year.

This is because a lot of internet providers in Australia offer introductory discounts. They can be any length, but are usually for six months, after which they go up to an "ongoing" price. They can also include temporary perks like free access to a streaming service. And because standard plans don't come with contracts, you can sidle off and grab another discount as soon as yours is done.

If this sounds like a good idea to you, the best internet provider will often be whichever is offering the cheapest or most enticing deal right now. If you end up not being a fan of their product or customer service, you can move on again without much effort.

Just make sure your current plan doesn't involve you paying off a "free" modem router or some other type of hardware before you jump ship.

How much data do you need?

Your data needs will depend on what you use your internet connection for, but the modern market makes it pretty easy – most home internet plans are either unlimited, so your usage doesn't really matter. There are still a few plans with large limits, such as 1TB, but only the most data-hungry households will come close to this.

Some internet providers still offer smaller plans, such as 200GB per month. This might cover your family, but it won't cost much more to get an unlimited data plan and use the internet worry free.

If you'd like more info, check out our in-depth guide on internet speed and data usage.

How fast should your internet plan be?

Choosing the speed of an internet plan is an important consideration, but it can be hard to find the sweet spot without experimentation.

For example, if you choose a 25Mbps NBN plan, and you have six people in your house regularly using the internet, if everyone is online at once then they're only getting about 4Mbps each, which will quickly start to fray those relationships.

For most homes, we recommend you start with NBN 50 or NBN 100 plans. While NBN 50 speeds are more than enough for many households, NBN 100 plans can be better value for money thanks to incentivised pricing from NBN Co.

Should you get an internet plan on contract?

For the most part, NBN plans are contract-free. Very few providers will ask you to commit to a longer contract, but in some cases, you can sign up to avoid paying a modem fee if you need new hardware.

This lack of contracts is great because many internet providers will charge a lower monthly price for the first six months, then raise your monthly payments thereafter. Changing providers every six months is a good way to save money (switching internet providers is usually pretty easy), but be sure to keep an eye on the calendar to avoid paying extra.

You should also check if you're required to include extra hardware in your monthly payments, such as a WiFi router. If you do, you'll still need to pay off the outstanding amount for the hardware if you decide to switch providers.