What's a good internet speed and how can you get it?

Kate Reynolds - Digital Content Editor

Last updated 29 July 2024

Contents

In this internet speed guide:

What is a good internet speed (Mbps)?
Good speeds for specific internet plans
How to choose a good internet speed for you
How fast is the NBN?
How fast is home wireless internet?
Download speed vs. upload speed

Your internet speed is typically one of those things you don't notice until something goes wrong, but you also might have found you've accepted a status quo that doesn't match your needs.

In the last few years, faster NBN plans have drawn closer to the once-more-affordable speed tiers of NBN 50 and below, and we've also seen growing coverage and popularity for using 5G home internet as an alternative to the NBN.

In this guide, we'll cover general internet speed performance and expectations of the more common home internet options, uses cases and technologies in detail.

What is a good internet speed (Mbps)?

Just what is a good internet speed depends on your internet plan and your household's specific needs. The former is easy to judge. The latter varies from household to household, so requires a bit more explanation.

You also need to consider uploads alongside download speeds. All internet traffic is two-way, so if your uploads get maxed out, your downloads also grind to a halt until your outbound congestion clears up.

Good internet speeds for specific plans

Until you get to internet plans with high download speed limits of 250Mbps and above, most internet providers have similar overall performance for NBN and 5G home internet plans.

Thankfully, providers are required to advertise the Typical Evening Speeds for each of their home internet plans, though 5G home internet plans tend to skimp on the upload figures. They can give a good indication of what you're signing up to, but are by no means a guarantee.

Below, we've covered some common Typical Evening Speeds for different plan types. If your plan performs significantly under these figures, you can consider it sub-average (if it's close, don't sweat it too much). Anything above can be seen as a good internet speed for your plan type.

Plan type	Download speed	Upload speed
NBN 25/5	25Mbps	4Mbps
NBN 25/10	25Mbps	8Mbps
NBN 50	50Mbps	17Mbps
NBN 100/20	98Mbps	17Mbps
NBN 100/40	98Mbps	34Mbps
NBN 250	245Mbps	21Mbps
NBN 1000	700Mbps	42Mbps
5G home internet (50Mbps)	50Mbps	15Mbps
5G home internet (100Mbps)	87-100Mbps	15Mbps
5G home internet (Uncapped)	240Mbps	20-35Mbps

_{Numbers shown are an indication of common Typical Evening Speeds advertised for internet plans.}

If you're looking to compare plans directly, these are the fastest NBN plans in our database of 34 internet providers, ranked by download speed:

#1	SpinTel	SpinTel All Fixed Line nbn® Home Starter 25/10 All Fixed Line nbn® nbn® 25/8 Mbps Unlimited Data WhistleOut Special: Includes $28.95 off your plan for first 6 months! $41/mth for first 6 months, then $69.95/mth $41/mth for first 6 mths, then $69.95/mth Min. cost $41 Go to Site	$41/mth for first 6 mths, then $69.95/mth Min. cost $41	Go to Site
#2	Tangerine Telecom	Tangerine Telecom All Fixed Line nbn® Value NBN 25/10 All Fixed Line nbn® nbn® 25/8.5 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Includes $30/mth off for the first 6 mths, $42.90/month for first 6 months, then $72.90/month. Ends 30.10.26 $42.90/mth for first 6 mths, then $72.90/mth Min. cost $42.90 Go to Site	$42.90/mth for first 6 mths, then $72.90/mth Min. cost $42.90	Go to Site
#3	Dodo	Dodo All Fixed Line nbn® nbn25 Unlimited Plan All Fixed Line nbn® nbn® 25/9 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Incl. $30/mth discount for 6 months based on the standard price $73.99/mth. Ends 08.12.26. T&Cs apply. $43.99/mth for first 6 mths, then $73.99/mth Min. cost $43.99 Go to Site*	$43.99/mth for first 6 mths, then $73.99/mth Min. cost $43.99	Go to Site
#4	Swoop	Swoop All Fixed Line nbn® nbn® Home Casual All Fixed Line nbn® nbn® 25/8 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Includes $15/mth off for 6 months, $54/mth for first 6 months then $69/mth + Get the eero 7 for only $175 (normally $249) $54/mth for first 6 mths, then $69/mth Min. cost $54 Link not supplied	$54/mth for first 6 mths, then $69/mth Min. cost $54	Link not supplied
#5	Superloop	Superloop All Fixed Line nbn® Everyday nbn25/10 All Fixed Line nbn® nbn® 25/8.5 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Incl. $20/mth off for 6 months! $58/mth for 6 months, then $78/mth + Bundle & Save $58/mth for first 6 mths, then $78/mth Min. cost $58 Go to Site	$58/mth for first 6 mths, then $78/mth Min. cost $58	Go to Site
#6	TPG	TPG All Fixed Line nbn® nbn25 Unlimited Plan All Fixed Line nbn® nbn® 25/8 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: $59.99/mth for first 6 months, then $79.99/mth. T&Cs apply. $59.99/mth for first 6 mths, then $79.99/mth Min. cost $59.99 Link not supplied	$59.99/mth for first 6 mths, then $79.99/mth Min. cost $59.99	Link not supplied
#7	iiNet	iiNet All Fixed Line nbn® nbn25 Liimitless All Fixed Line nbn® nbn® 25/8 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Includes $20/mth off for 6 mths – $59.99/mth for first 6 months, then $79.99/mth. Use code SAVE20FOR6 $59.99/mth + $10 Upfront for first 6 mths, then $79.99/mth Min. cost $69.99 Link not supplied	$59.99/mth + $10 Upfront for first 6 mths, then $79.99/mth Min. cost $69.99	Link not supplied
#8	Optus	Optus All Fixed Line nbn® Optus Basic nbn® All Fixed Line nbn® nbn® 25/8 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: $68/mth for a year, then $83/mth or as notified. New services. Incl intro offer + extra $5/mth off. Min cost $374. Ends 6/10. $68/mth for first 12 months, then $83/mth or as notified Min. cost $68 Link not supplied	$68/mth for first 12 months, then $83/mth or as notified Min. cost $68	Link not supplied
#9	Telstra	Telstra All Fixed Line nbn® Basic Internet Only Plan All Fixed Line nbn® nbn® 25/4 Mbps Unlimited Data $89/mth Min. cost $89 Link not supplied	$89/mth Min. cost $89	Link not supplied
#10	Aussie Broadband	Aussie Broadband All Fixed Line nbn® Basic Plus nbn - Unlimited All Fixed Line nbn® nbn® 23/9 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Includes $25 off for the first 6 months. Promo code SPRING25. $83/mth after promo ends 15.11.26 $58/mth for first 6 months, then $83/mth Min. cost $58 Link not supplied	$58/mth for first 6 months, then $83/mth Min. cost $58	Link not supplied

#1	Dodo Editor's Pick	Dodo All Fixed Line nbn® Editor's Pick nbn50 Unlimited Plan All Fixed Line nbn® nbn® 50/17 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Incl. $30/mth discount for 6 months based on the standard price $87.99/mth. Ends 08.12.26. T&Cs apply. $57.99/mth for first 6 mths, then $87.99/mth Min. cost $57.99 Go to Site*	$57.99/mth for first 6 mths, then $87.99/mth Min. cost $57.99	Go to Site
#2	Tangerine Telecom	Tangerine Telecom All Fixed Line nbn® Value Plus NBN 50/20 All Fixed Line nbn® nbn® 50/17 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Includes $25/mth off for the first 6 mths, $64.90/month for first 6 months, then $89.90/month. $64.90/mth for first 6 mths, then $89.90/mth Min. cost $64.90 Go to Site	$64.90/mth for first 6 mths, then $89.90/mth Min. cost $64.90	Go to Site
#3	Swoop	Swoop All Fixed Line nbn® nbn® Home Everyday All Fixed Line nbn® nbn® 50/17 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Includes $15/mth off for 6 months, $69/mth for first 6 months then $84/mth + Get the eero 7 for only $175 (normally $249) $69/mth for first 6 mths, then $84/mth Min. cost $69 Link not supplied	$69/mth for first 6 mths, then $84/mth Min. cost $69	Link not supplied
#4	Superloop	Superloop All Fixed Line nbn® Extra-value nbn50/20 All Fixed Line nbn® nbn® 50/17 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Incl. $20/mth off for 6 months! $69/mth for 6 mths, then $89/mth + Bundle & Save $69/mth for first 6 mths, then $89/mth Min. cost $69 Go to Site	$69/mth for first 6 mths, then $89/mth Min. cost $69	Go to Site
#5	TPG	TPG All Fixed Line nbn® nbn50 Unlimited Plan All Fixed Line nbn® nbn® 50/17 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: $69.99/mth for first 6 months, then $89.99/mth. T&Cs apply. $69.99/mth for first 6 mths, then $89.99/mth Min. cost $69.99 Link not supplied	$69.99/mth for first 6 mths, then $89.99/mth Min. cost $69.99	Link not supplied
#6	iiNet	iiNet All Fixed Line nbn® nbn50 Liimitless All Fixed Line nbn® nbn® 50/17 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Includes $20/mth off for 6 mths – $69.99/mth for first 6 months, then $89.99/mth. Use code SAVE20FOR6 $69.99/mth + $10 Upfront for first 6 mths, then $89.99/mth Min. cost $79.99 Link not supplied	$69.99/mth + $10 Upfront for first 6 mths, then $89.99/mth Min. cost $79.99	Link not supplied
#7	Aussie Broadband	Aussie Broadband All Fixed Line nbn® Value nbn - Unlimited All Fixed Line nbn® nbn® 47/18 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Includes $25 off for the first 6 months. Promo code SPRING25. $95/mth after promo ends 15.11.26 $70/mth for first 6 months, then $95/mth Min. cost $70 Link not supplied	$70/mth for first 6 months, then $95/mth Min. cost $70	Link not supplied
#8	Optus	Optus All Fixed Line nbn® Optus Everyday nbn® All Fixed Line nbn® nbn® 50/17 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: $82/mth for a year, then $97/mth or as notified. New services. Incl intro offer + extra $5/mth off. Min cost $388. Ends 6/10. $82/mth for first 12 months, then $97/mth or as notified Min. cost $82 Link not supplied	$82/mth for first 12 months, then $97/mth or as notified Min. cost $82	Link not supplied

#1	Dodo Editor's Pick	Dodo FTTN, FTTB, FTTC Editor's Pick nbn100 Unlimited Plan FTTN, FTTB, FTTC nbn® 100/17 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Incl. $30/mth discount for 6 months based on the standard price $92.99/mth. Ends 08.12.26. T&Cs apply. $62.99/mth for first 6 mths, then $92.99/mth Min. cost $62.99 Go to Site*	$62.99/mth for first 6 mths, then $92.99/mth Min. cost $62.99	Go to Site
#2	Tangerine Telecom	Tangerine Telecom FTTN, FTTB, FTTC Speedy NBN 100/20 FTTN, FTTB, FTTC nbn® 100/17 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Includes $25/mth off for the first 6 mths, $67.90/mth for first 6 months, then $92.90/mth. $67.90/mth for first 6 mths, then $92.90/mth Min. cost $67.90 Go to Site	$67.90/mth for first 6 mths, then $92.90/mth Min. cost $67.90	Go to Site
#3	Swoop	Swoop FTTN, FTTB, FTTC nbn® Home Fast FTTN, FTTB, FTTC nbn® 100/17 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Includes $22/mth off for 6 months, $72/mth for first 6 mths then $94/mth + Get the eero 7 for only $175 (normally $249) $72/mth for first 6 mths, then $94/mth Min. cost $72 Link not supplied	$72/mth for first 6 mths, then $94/mth Min. cost $72	Link not supplied
#4	Optus	Optus FTTN, FTTB, FTTC Optus Fast nbn® FTTN, FTTB, FTTC nbn® 100/18 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: $84/mth for a year, then $99/mth or as notified. New services. Incl intro offer + extra $5/mth off. Min cost $390. Ends 6/10. $84/mth for first 12 months, then $99/mth or as notified Min. cost $84 Link not supplied	$84/mth for first 12 months, then $99/mth or as notified Min. cost $84	Link not supplied
#5	Telstra	Telstra FTTN, FTTB, FTTC Premium Internet Only Plan FTTN, FTTB, FTTC nbn® 100/17 Mbps Unlimited Data $99/mth Min. cost $99 Link not supplied	$99/mth Min. cost $99	Link not supplied
#6	iiNet	iiNet FTTN, FTTB, FTTC nbn Home Fast Liimitless FTTN, FTTB, FTTC nbn® 99/17 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Includes $25/mth off for 6 mths - $69.99/mth for first 6 months, then $94.99/mth. Use code SAVE25FOR6 $69.99/mth + $10 Upfront for first 6 mths, then $94.99/mth Min. cost $79.99 Link not supplied	$69.99/mth + $10 Upfront for first 6 mths, then $94.99/mth Min. cost $79.99	Link not supplied
#7	TPG	TPG FTTN, FTTB, FTTC nbn Home Fast Unlimited Plan FTTN, FTTB, FTTC nbn® 99/17 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Save $240 over 12mths! $74.99/mth for first 12 months, then $94.99/mth. Min cost $84.99 if modem returned. T&Cs apply $74.99/mth for first 12 mths, then $94.99/mth Min. cost $74.99 Link not supplied	$74.99/mth for first 12 mths, then $94.99/mth Min. cost $74.99	Link not supplied
#8	Superloop	Superloop FTTN, FTTB, FTTC Family nbn100/20 FTTN, FTTB, FTTC nbn® 95/17 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Incl. $21/mth off 6 months! $74/mth for 6 mths, then $95/mth + Bundle & Save $74/mth for first 6 mths, then $95/mth Min. cost $74 Go to Site	$74/mth for first 6 mths, then $95/mth Min. cost $74	Go to Site
#9	Aussie Broadband	Aussie Broadband FTTN, FTTB, FTTC Fast nbn - Unlimited FTTN, FTTB, FTTC nbn® 94/18 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Includes $20 off for the first 6 months. Promo code SPRING20. $99/mth after promo ends 15.11.26 $79/mth for first 6 months, then $99/mth Min. cost $79 Link not supplied	$79/mth for first 6 months, then $99/mth Min. cost $79	Link not supplied

FTTP, HFC

Creator nbn250/100

FTTP, HFC

nbn® 250/85 Mbps
Unlimited Data
Deal: Incl. $20/mth off for 6 mths! $82/mth for 6 mths, then $102/mth + Free eero 7 modem when you stay for 24 mths + Bundle & Save

$82/mth

Min. cost $82

Go to Site

$82/mth

Min. cost $82

Go to Site

FTTP

Super-Fast Pro nbn - Unlimited

FTTP

nbn® 250/89 Mbps
Unlimited Data

$114/mth

Min. cost $114

Link not supplied

$114/mth

Min. cost $114

Link not supplied

#1	SpinTel	SpinTel FTTP, HFC Home Ultrafast 1000/100 FTTP, HFC nbn® 1000/100 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Includes $28.95 off your plan for first 6 months! $76/mth for first 6 months, then $104.95/mth. $76/mth for first 6 mths, then $104.95/mth Min. cost $76 Go to Site	$76/mth for first 6 mths, then $104.95/mth Min. cost $76	Go to Site
#2	Swoop	Swoop FTTP, HFC nbn® Home Ultrafast FTTP, HFC nbn® 890/50 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Includes $24/mth off for 6 months, $85/mth for first 6 months then $109/mth + Get the eero 7 for only $175 (normally $249) $85/mth for first 6 mths, then $109/mth Min. cost $85 Link not supplied	$85/mth for first 6 mths, then $109/mth Min. cost $85	Link not supplied
#3	Aussie Broadband	Aussie Broadband FTTP, HFC Ultrafast Fibre - Unlimited FTTP, HFC nbn® 875/92 Mbps Unlimited Data $129/mth Min. cost $129 Link not supplied	$129/mth Min. cost $129	Link not supplied
#4	Superloop	Superloop FTTP, HFC Lightspeed nbn1000/100 FTTP, HFC nbn® 860/85 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Incl. $25/mth off for 6 mths! $89/mth for 6 mths, then $114/mth + Free eero 7 modem when you stay for 24 mths + Bundle & Save $89/mth for first 6 mths, then $114/mth Min. cost $89 Go to Site	$89/mth for first 6 mths, then $114/mth Min. cost $89	Go to Site
#5	TPG	TPG FTTP, HFC nbn Home Ultrafast Unlimited Plan FTTP, HFC nbn® 850/85 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: $84.99/mth for first 6 months, then $114.99/mth. T&Cs apply. $84.99/mth for first 6 mths, then $114.99/mth Min. cost $84.99 Link not supplied	$84.99/mth for first 6 mths, then $114.99/mth Min. cost $84.99	Link not supplied
#6	iiNet	iiNet FTTP, HFC nbn Home Ultrafast Liimitless FTTP, HFC nbn® 850/85 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Includes $30/mth off for 6 mths - $84.99/mth for first 6 months, then $114.99/mth. Use code SAVE30FOR6 $84.99/mth + $10 Upfront for first 6 mths, then $114.99/mth Min. cost $94.99 Link not supplied	$84.99/mth + $10 Upfront for first 6 mths, then $114.99/mth Min. cost $94.99	Link not supplied
#7	Optus	Optus FTTP, HFC Optus Ultrafast nbn® FTTP, HFC nbn® 820/85 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: $114/mth for a year, then $129/mth or as notified. New services. Incl intro offer + extra $5/mth off. Min cost $420. Ends 6/10. $114/mth for first 12 months, then $129/mth or as notified Min. cost $114 Link not supplied	$114/mth for first 12 months, then $129/mth or as notified Min. cost $114	Link not supplied
#8	Telstra	Telstra FTTP, HFC Ultrafast Internet Only Plan FTTP, HFC nbn® 815/80 Mbps Unlimited Data $129/mth Min. cost $129 Link not supplied	$129/mth Min. cost $129	Link not supplied
#9	Dodo	Dodo FTTP, HFC nbn Home Ultrafast Plan FTTP, HFC nbn® 800/92 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Incl. $30/mth discount for 6 months based on the standard price $109.99/mth. Ends 08.12.26. T&Cs apply $79.99/mth for first 6 mths, then $109.99/mth Min. cost $79.99 Go to Site*	$79.99/mth for first 6 mths, then $109.99/mth Min. cost $79.99	Go to Site
#10	Tangerine Telecom	Tangerine Telecom FTTP, HFC Ultraspeedy NBN 1000/100 FTTP, HFC nbn® 700/85 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Includes $25/mth off for the first 6 mths, $89.90/month for first 6 months, then $114.90/month. $89.90/mth for first 6 mths, then $114.90/mth Min. cost $89.90 Go to Site	$89.90/mth for first 6 mths, then $114.90/mth Min. cost $89.90	Go to Site

How to choose a good internet speed for you

It's easy to get bogged down in technicalities, but you don't necessarily need to measure your home internet speed in Mbps to figure out what type of plan might work for you.

While choosing a good internet speed for your needs depends on many factors, it can be simplified to two main factors:

The number of users in your home
What they use the internet for

Faster speeds don't only let you download or upload things faster – they also mean there's more capacity to share. If you have enough speed, you can stream all the video you want, download large files, and leave your devices and software to auto-update in peace, and no one else in your home will notice any lag (or, at least, they'll notice less lag for shorter periods).

By far the most common type of home internet service in Australia is NBN 50, which has a download limit of 50Mbps. We find 50Mbps can be enough to cover the average needs of two-to-four people using the internet at the same time. These plans also come with maximum upload speeds of 20Mbps, which is plenty for most scenarios.

Larger households may need the 100Mbps of an NBN 100 plan to accommodate more activity. The same goes for fewer people with many devices, higher data demands, such as large and regular game updates, multiple HD or 4K video streams, and a heavy reliance on cloud storage, among other things.

Similarly, smaller households of one to two people may be able to save money and choose a cheaper NBN 25 plan.

NBN SPEED TIER CHECK

Are you on the right NBN speed?

How many users are in your household?

Besides basic browsing, what else do you do?

What is your NBN technology type?

Find my NBN technology type

This is a guide only. The right plan for your home or business can vary on your modem and home set-up.

As a rule of thumb, these are the NBN speed tiers you'd need for the following households:

Speed tier	Best for	Max. speeds
NBN 12	Lone, low internet users	12Mbps
NBN 25	Budget pick for 1-2 people	25Mbps
NBN 50	All-rounder for small households of 2-4 people	50Mbps
NBN 100	For WFH and larger households	100Mbps
NBN 250	Faster speeds for WFH and larger households	250Mbps
NBN 500	Seamless internet experience when everyone is online	500Mbps
NBN 750	Even faster speeds for simultaneous use	750Mbps
NBN 1000	The fastest speeds you can get for less than $100 per month	1000Mbps
NBN 2000	The fastest speeds you can get right now, at a premium	2000Mbps

_{Note: Speed tiers above NBN 100 are only available at premises with FTTP and HFC connection types.}

Of course, the best internet speed for your household might not always be available to you. Internet speed is often determined by the type of technology available at your premises. For example, FTTB, FTTN, and FTTC connections can't sign up to anything faster than NBN 100 (and some FTTN connections even struggle with that).

FTTP and HFC connections can go all the way to NBN 1000. For 5G home internet, uncapped plans can operate at around 220Mbps or higher, but it depends on network coverage in your area.

Fixed Wireless and Satellite NBN connections are generally slower and less reliable. But they're also used in more regional and remote areas, so you might be stuck with what you've got. But Fixed Wireless updates are currently being rollout out, which should improve performance of many connections. Some Satellite NBN premises will also be able to move to Fixed Wireless as part of these upgrades.

How fast is the NBN?

NBN 50 plan speeds

Download speeds

Common: 48–50Mbps
Maximum: 50Mbps

Upload speeds

Common: 17–18Mbps
Maximum: 20Mbps

NBN 50 plans are the most common home internet service in Australia, but they're not as good value as they used to be. Often, you can get an NBN 100 plan for a few dollars more, scoring double the download speed for around the price of a coffee or two extra per month.

But if it's all you need, then it's all you need. They're still a good option for small families and households of three-to-four people who don't have high internet demands. The 20Mbps upload limit is also pretty good, considering a far-faster (for downloads) NBN 250 plan has a 25Mbps upload limit.

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#1	Belong	Belong All Fixed Line nbn® NBN Standard Plus – Unlimited All Fixed Line nbn® nbn® 50/17 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Includes $36 off for 6 months - $55/mth for first 6 mths, then $91/mth (Offer ends 04.11.26) + Free $80 Mobile SIM $55/mth for first 6 mths, then $91/mth Min. cost $55 Go to Site	$55/mth for first 6 mths, then $91/mth Min. cost $55	Go to Site
#2	Dodo Editor's Pick	Dodo All Fixed Line nbn® Editor's Pick nbn50 Unlimited Plan All Fixed Line nbn® nbn® 50/17 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Incl. $30/mth discount for 6 months based on the standard price $87.99/mth. Ends 08.12.26. T&Cs apply. $57.99/mth for first 6 mths, then $87.99/mth Min. cost $57.99 Go to Site*	$57.99/mth for first 6 mths, then $87.99/mth Min. cost $57.99	Go to Site
#3	Tangerine Telecom	Tangerine Telecom All Fixed Line nbn® Value Plus NBN 50/20 All Fixed Line nbn® nbn® 50/17 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Includes $25/mth off for the first 6 mths, $64.90/month for first 6 months, then $89.90/month. $64.90/mth for first 6 mths, then $89.90/mth Min. cost $64.90 Go to Site	$64.90/mth for first 6 mths, then $89.90/mth Min. cost $64.90	Go to Site
#4	Flip	Flip All Fixed Line nbn® Unlimited Family nbn50 All Fixed Line nbn® nbn® 50/17 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Incl. $16.90/mth off for 6 months - $68/mth for first 6mths then $84.90/mth. New customers only. Ends 31.10.26. T&Cs apply. $68/mth for first 6 mths then $84.90/mth Min. cost $68 Go to Site	$68/mth for first 6 mths then $84.90/mth Min. cost $68	Go to Site
#5	Superloop	Superloop All Fixed Line nbn® Extra-value nbn50/20 All Fixed Line nbn® nbn® 50/17 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Incl. $20/mth off for 6 months! $69/mth for 6 mths, then $89/mth + Bundle & Save $69/mth for first 6 mths, then $89/mth Min. cost $69 Go to Site	$69/mth for first 6 mths, then $89/mth Min. cost $69	Go to Site

NBN 100 plan speeds

Download speeds

Common: 98–100Mbps
Maximum: 50Mbps

Upload speeds (100/20)

Common: 17–18Mbps
Maximum: 20Mbps

Upload speeds (100/40)

Common: 34Mbps
Maximum: 40Mbps

NBN 100 plans are fast becoming the new sweet spot for speed vs. affordability. Though far from being a cheap NBN plan, the difference between an NBN 100/20 plan and a half-as-fast NBN 50 plan from the same provider can be in the single digits per month.

NBN 100/40 plans are a bit more expensive, not to mention rarer. These plans are aimed at people with high upload demands, such as multiple people working from home, a heavy reliance on cloud storage, or large/regular file transfers via the internet.

Most providers report Typical Evening Speeds close or equal to the maximum download speeds for NBN 100 plans. Uploads get close, but are usually don't quite reach their potential.

To see how they compare, check out the fastest NBN 100/20 and NBN 100/40 plans in our database of 34 internet providers, ranked by typical evening download speeds:

NBN 100/20
NBN 100/40

#1	amaysim	amaysim FTTN, FTTB, FTTC NBN100 FTTN, FTTB, FTTC nbn® 100/18 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Includes $40/mth off for the first 6 months ($30 NBN Sale + $10 Standard Intro Offer), then $90/mth. Ends 20.10.26 $50/mth for first 6 months, then $90/mth Min. cost $50 Go to Site	$50/mth for first 6 months, then $90/mth Min. cost $50	Go to Site
#2	Belong	Belong FTTN, FTTB, FTTC NBN Premium – Unlimited FTTN, FTTB, FTTC nbn® 100/17 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Includes $36 off for 6 months - $59/mth for first 6 mths, then $95/mth (Offer ends 04.11.26) + Free $80 Mobile SIM $59/mth for first 6 mths, then $95/mth Min. cost $59 Go to Site	$59/mth for first 6 mths, then $95/mth Min. cost $59	Go to Site
#3	Dodo Editor's Pick	Dodo FTTN, FTTB, FTTC Editor's Pick nbn100 Unlimited Plan FTTN, FTTB, FTTC nbn® 100/17 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Incl. $30/mth discount for 6 months based on the standard price $92.99/mth. Ends 08.12.26. T&Cs apply. $62.99/mth for first 6 mths, then $92.99/mth Min. cost $62.99 Go to Site*	$62.99/mth for first 6 mths, then $92.99/mth Min. cost $62.99	Go to Site
#4	Moose NBN	Moose NBN FTTN, FTTB, FTTC nbn 100/20 Elite FTTN, FTTB, FTTC nbn® 100/18 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Includes $23/mth off for first 6 months - $63.80/mth for 6mths, then $86.80/mth + Get eero 7 modem for only $175 (RRP $249). $63.80/mth for first 6 mths, then $86.80/mth Min. cost $63.80 Link not supplied	$63.80/mth for first 6 mths, then $86.80/mth Min. cost $63.80	Link not supplied
#5	Tangerine Telecom	Tangerine Telecom Fixed Wireless Value Plus nbn® Wireless Speed Unlimited Data Deal: Includes $25/mth off for the first 6 mths, $63.90/month for first 6 months, then $88.90/month. $63.90/mth for first 6 mths, then $88.90/mth Min. cost $63.90 Go to Site	$63.90/mth for first 6 mths, then $88.90/mth Min. cost $63.90	Go to Site
#6	Flip	Flip FTTN, FTTB, FTTC Unlimited Turbo Boost nbn100 FTTN, FTTB, FTTC nbn® 100/17 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Incl. $19.90/mth off for 6 months - $69/mth for first 6mths then $88.90/mth. New customers only. Ends 31.10.26. T&Cs apply. $69/mth for first 6 mths then $88.90/mth Min. cost $69 Go to Site	$69/mth for first 6 mths then $88.90/mth Min. cost $69	Go to Site
#7	Swoop	Swoop FTTN, FTTB, FTTC nbn® Home Fast FTTN, FTTB, FTTC nbn® 100/17 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Includes $22/mth off for 6 months, $72/mth for first 6 mths then $94/mth + Get the eero 7 for only $175 (normally $249) $72/mth for first 6 mths, then $94/mth Min. cost $72 Link not supplied	$72/mth for first 6 mths, then $94/mth Min. cost $72	Link not supplied
#8	Skymesh	Skymesh NBN Wireless Plus nbn® Wireless Speed Unlimited Data Deal: Includes $20/mth off for first 6 months, then $94.95/mth. T&Cs apply. $74.95/mth for first 6 months, then $94.95/mth Min. cost $74.95 Link not supplied	$74.95/mth for first 6 months, then $94.95/mth Min. cost $74.95	Link not supplied
#9	Optus	Optus FTTN, FTTB, FTTC Optus Fast nbn® FTTN, FTTB, FTTC nbn® 100/18 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: $84/mth for a year, then $99/mth or as notified. New services. Incl intro offer + extra $5/mth off. Min cost $390. Ends 6/10. $84/mth for first 12 months, then $99/mth or as notified Min. cost $84 Link not supplied	$84/mth for first 12 months, then $99/mth or as notified Min. cost $84	Link not supplied
#10	Telstra	Telstra FTTN, FTTB, FTTC Premium Internet Only Plan FTTN, FTTB, FTTC nbn® 100/17 Mbps Unlimited Data $99/mth Min. cost $99 Link not supplied	$99/mth Min. cost $99	Link not supplied

#1	Tangerine Telecom	Tangerine Telecom FTTN, FTTB, FTTC Speedy Plus NBN 100/40 FTTN, FTTB, FTTC nbn® 100/34 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Includes $25/mth off for the first 6 mths, $73.90/month for first 6 months, then $98.90/month. $73.90/mth for first 6 mths, then $98.90/mth Min. cost $73.90 Go to Site	$73.90/mth for first 6 mths, then $98.90/mth Min. cost $73.90	Go to Site
#2	Swoop	Swoop FTTN, FTTB, FTTC nbn® Home Fast+ FTTN, FTTB, FTTC nbn® 100/34 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Includes $22/mth off for 6 months, $82/mth for first 6 mths then $104/mth + Get the eero 7 for only $175 (normally $249) $82/mth for first 6 mths, then $104/mth Min. cost $82 Link not supplied	$82/mth for first 6 mths, then $104/mth Min. cost $82	Link not supplied
#3	More	More FTTN, FTTB, FTTC Fast Plus NBN FTTN, FTTB, FTTC nbn® 100/34 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: $85/mth for 36 months, then $100/mth ongoing for CommBank customers who sign up using a CommBank credit or debit card $110/mth Min. cost $110 Link not supplied	$110/mth Min. cost $110	Link not supplied
#4	MATE	MATE All Fixed Line nbn® You Beaut nbn 100/40 All Fixed Line nbn® nbn® 97/36 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Includes $25/mth off for first 6 mths, $85/mth for first 6 mths, then reverts to $110/mth (code MATE25) + Bundle & Save + more! $85/mth for first 6 months, then $110/mth Min. cost $85 Link not supplied	$85/mth for first 6 months, then $110/mth Min. cost $85	Link not supplied
#5	Superloop	Superloop All Fixed Line nbn® Power home nbn100/40 All Fixed Line nbn® nbn® 95/34 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Incl. $20/mth off for 6 mths! $82/mth for 6 mths, then $102/mth + Free eero 7 modem when you stay for 24 mths + Bundle & Save $82/mth for first 6 mths, then $102/mth Min. cost $82 Go to Site	$82/mth for first 6 mths, then $102/mth Min. cost $82	Go to Site
#6	Aussie Broadband	Aussie Broadband FTTN, FTTB, FTTC Fast Plus nbn - Unlimited FTTN, FTTB, FTTC nbn® 94/36 Mbps Unlimited Data $114/mth Min. cost $114 Link not supplied	$114/mth Min. cost $114	Link not supplied

NBN 250 plan speeds

Download speeds

Common: 220–245Mbps
Maximum: 250Mbps

Upload speeds

Common: 20–22Mbps
Maximum: 25Mbps

NBN 250 plans are a 'Super Fast' option that will accommodate big households with big internet needs to match. But this is also where you really need to start paying attention to the Typical Evening Speeds for each provider because they can vary quite a bit.

Interestingly, the upload speeds for these plans are capped at 25Mbps, which is only 5Mbps faster than NBN 50 and is well below NBN 100/40.

Unfortunately, you will need to be on a Fibre to the Premises (FTTP) or Hybrid Fibre Coaxial (HFC) connection in order to access this speed tier. Other NBN technologies aren't eligible.

These are the fastest NBN 250 plans in our database, ranked by download speeds:

FTTP, HFC

Creator nbn250/100

FTTP, HFC

nbn® 250/85 Mbps
Unlimited Data
Deal: Incl. $20/mth off for 6 mths! $82/mth for 6 mths, then $102/mth + Free eero 7 modem when you stay for 24 mths + Bundle & Save

$82/mth

Min. cost $82

Go to Site

$82/mth

Min. cost $82

Go to Site

FTTP

Super-Fast Pro nbn - Unlimited

FTTP

nbn® 250/89 Mbps
Unlimited Data

$114/mth

Min. cost $114

Link not supplied

$114/mth

Min. cost $114

Link not supplied

NBN 1000 plan speeds

Download speeds

Common: 600–850Mbps
Maximum: 970Mbps

Upload speeds

Common: 40–42Mbps
Maximum: 50Mbps

The idea of an NBN 1000 plan is enticing – that's roughly gigabit internet speeds. That said, there's a huge range of performance when it comes to NBN 1000, with typical evening download speeds ranging from 969Mbps right down to 250Mbps. But there are plenty of options reporting 700Mbps or faster.

Realistically, most households won't need an NBN 1000 plan. For the most part, this is aimed at large households with huge data demands, enthusiasts, or people who can afford this luxury. You also need an FTTP or HFC connection to sign up to NBN 1000, which rules out the majority of premises in Australia.

Upload speeds are capped at just 50Mbps, which many providers reporting around the 40Mbps mark. That's not too different to the upload speeds of NBN 100/40 plans, so don't go thinking supercharged connection will also deliver super high upload NBN.

Here are the fastest NBN 1000 plans in our database, ranked by download speeds:

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#1	SpinTel	SpinTel FTTP, HFC Home Ultrafast 1000/100 FTTP, HFC nbn® 1000/100 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Includes $28.95 off your plan for first 6 months! $76/mth for first 6 months, then $104.95/mth. $76/mth for first 6 mths, then $104.95/mth Min. cost $76 Go to Site	$76/mth for first 6 mths, then $104.95/mth Min. cost $76	Go to Site
#2	Belong	Belong FTTP, HFC NBN Ultrafast – Unlimited FTTP, HFC nbn® 875/80 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Includes $35 off for 6 months - $75/mth for first 6 mths, then $110/mth (Offer ends 04.11.26) + Free $80 Mobile SIM $75/mth for first 6 mths, then $110/mth Min. cost $75 Go to Site	$75/mth for first 6 mths, then $110/mth Min. cost $75	Go to Site
#3	Superloop	Superloop FTTP, HFC Lightspeed nbn1000/100 FTTP, HFC nbn® 860/85 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Incl. $25/mth off for 6 mths! $89/mth for 6 mths, then $114/mth + Free eero 7 modem when you stay for 24 mths + Bundle & Save $89/mth for first 6 mths, then $114/mth Min. cost $89 Go to Site	$89/mth for first 6 mths, then $114/mth Min. cost $89	Go to Site
#4	Kogan Internet	Kogan Internet FTTP, HFC nbn1000 Diamond Unlimited FTTP, HFC nbn® 850/85 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Incl. $14/mth off for 12mths. $94.90/mth for first 12 months then revert back to $108.90/mth. Offer available until withdrawn. $94.90/mth for first 12 mths, then $108.90/mth Min. cost $94.90 Go to Site	$94.90/mth for first 12 mths, then $108.90/mth Min. cost $94.90	Go to Site
#5	amaysim	amaysim FTTP, HFC NBN1000 FTTP, HFC nbn® 820/85 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Special Intro Offer - Includes $10/mth off for the first 6 months, $100/mth for first 6 months, then $110/mth $100/mth for first 6 mths, then $110/mth Min. cost $100 Go to Site	$100/mth for first 6 mths, then $110/mth Min. cost $100	Go to Site

NBN 25 plan speeds

Download speeds

Common: 25Mbps
Maximum: 25Mbps

Upload speeds (25/5)

Common: 14Mbps
Maximum: 5Mbps

Upload speeds (25/10)

Common: 8Mbps
Maximum: 10Mbps

NBN 25 plans are best suited to one or two-person households with low or moderate internet demands. There aren't many individual online activities that require a faster download speed than NBN 25, but you may notice slower speeds if multiple people are using your connection at once or if you need to download large files.

As time goes on, the cost of NBN 25 plans are comparing less and less favourably to NBN 100 and above, thanks to changes in how much NBN Co charges ISPs per customer for each given speed tier. But given NBN 50 is suffering the same problem, you'd need to jump way up to NBN 100 before you start getting better value for money.

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#1	SpinTel	SpinTel All Fixed Line nbn® Home Starter 25/10 All Fixed Line nbn® nbn® 25/8 Mbps Unlimited Data WhistleOut Special: Includes $28.95 off your plan for first 6 months! $41/mth for first 6 months, then $69.95/mth $41/mth for first 6 mths, then $69.95/mth Min. cost $41 Go to Site	$41/mth for first 6 mths, then $69.95/mth Min. cost $41	Go to Site
#2	Tangerine Telecom	Tangerine Telecom All Fixed Line nbn® Value NBN 25/10 All Fixed Line nbn® nbn® 25/8.5 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Includes $30/mth off for the first 6 mths, $42.90/month for first 6 months, then $72.90/month. Ends 30.10.26 $42.90/mth for first 6 mths, then $72.90/mth Min. cost $42.90 Go to Site	$42.90/mth for first 6 mths, then $72.90/mth Min. cost $42.90	Go to Site
#3	Dodo	Dodo All Fixed Line nbn® nbn25 Unlimited Plan All Fixed Line nbn® nbn® 25/9 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Incl. $30/mth discount for 6 months based on the standard price $73.99/mth. Ends 08.12.26. T&Cs apply. $43.99/mth for first 6 mths, then $73.99/mth Min. cost $43.99 Go to Site*	$43.99/mth for first 6 mths, then $73.99/mth Min. cost $43.99	Go to Site
#4	Flip Editor's Pick	Flip All Fixed Line nbn® Editor's Pick Unlimited Premium nbn25 All Fixed Line nbn® nbn® 25/8 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Incl. $17.90/mth off for 12 months - $48/mth for first 12 mths then $65.90/mth. New customers only. Ends 31.10.26. T&Cs apply. $48/mth for first 12 mths then $65.90/mth Min. cost $48 Go to Site	$48/mth for first 12 mths then $65.90/mth Min. cost $48	Go to Site
#5	Belong	Belong All Fixed Line nbn® NBN Starter – Unlimited All Fixed Line nbn® nbn® 25/8 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Includes $26 off for 6 months - $49/mth for first 6 mths, then $75/mth (Offer ends 04.11.26) + Free $80 Mobile SIM $49/mth for first 6 mths, then $75/mth Min. cost $49 Go to Site	$49/mth for first 6 mths, then $75/mth Min. cost $49	Go to Site
#6	Kogan Internet	Kogan Internet All Fixed Line nbn® Bronze Unlimited All Fixed Line nbn® nbn® 25/8 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Incl. $21/mth off for 12mths. $49.90/mth for first 12 months then revert back to $70.90/mth. Offer available until withdrawn. $49.90/mth for first 12 mths, then $70.90/mth Min. cost $49.90 Go to Site	$49.90/mth for first 12 mths, then $70.90/mth Min. cost $49.90	Go to Site
#7	Superloop	Superloop All Fixed Line nbn® Everyday nbn25/10 All Fixed Line nbn® nbn® 25/8.5 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Incl. $20/mth off for 6 months! $58/mth for 6 months, then $78/mth + Bundle & Save $58/mth for first 6 mths, then $78/mth Min. cost $58 Go to Site	$58/mth for first 6 mths, then $78/mth Min. cost $58	Go to Site
#8	amaysim	amaysim All Fixed Line nbn® NBN25 All Fixed Line nbn® nbn® 25/8 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Special Intro Offer - Includes $10/mth off for the first 6 months, $60/mth for first 6 months, then $70/mth $60/mth for first 6 mths, then $70/mth Min. cost $60 Go to Site	$60/mth for first 6 mths, then $70/mth Min. cost $60	Go to Site
#9	Aussie Broadband	Aussie Broadband All Fixed Line nbn® Business Basic Plus 25/10 All Fixed Line nbn® nbn® 23/9 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Includes $25 off for the first 6 months. Promo code SAVEBIZ25. $83/mth after promo ends 15.11.26 $58/mth for first 6 months, then $83/mth Min. cost $58 Go to Site	$58/mth for first 6 months, then $83/mth Min. cost $58	Go to Site

What about NBN 12?

Even if you're looking for the cheapest internet plan possible, NBN 12 plans are unlikely to be a good option because they often cost more than NBN 25, which itself is getting more expensive at a decent clip. Essentially, you get a slower connection and can pay more for the privilege.

While you might think you can get by on 12Mbps, the real kicker is the harsh 1Mbps upload limit. Uploads aren't just important because they let you backup or send files – if you max out your upload bandwidth, it also tanks your download speed because all internet traffic is two-way, if only to a small degree.

By comparison, an NBN 25 plan has a maximum upload speed of 5Mbps or 10Mbps. This still isn't a lot, but it's a significant step up from 1Mbps.

How fast is home wireless internet?

Home wireless internet is a fast-growing alternative to the NBN. These internet plans are delivered over the 4G and 5G networks your phone uses, except they come with a WiFi modem, similar to the one you might use for the NBN.

The conditions that affect your home wireless internet speed include the strength of coverage at your address, congestion on the mobile network and what hardware you're using to connect, among other things.

5G home internet plan speeds

5G home internet plans are the most widely-available alternative to the NBN, and are offered across three options for maximum download speeds:

50Mbps
100Mbps
Uncapped

The first two are equivalent to the download speeds you would expect on an NBN 50 or NBN 100 plan, while uncapped speeds are roughly comparable to NBN 250.

As for hardware, 5G home internet plans come with a 5G WiFi modem. If you leave your plan within 24 or 36 months (depending on your provider), you must return the modem in good working order or pay a hardware fee, usually within 30 days. But if you stay long enough, you get to keep it.

Optus is the exception, which charges a hardware fee of $13 for every month shy you are of 36 from when you signed up. Once again, if you make it to 36 months, the modem is yours.

Here are the fastest 5G home internet plans in our database for each of the three speed tiers:

Download speeds

Common: 50Mbps
Maximum: 50Mbps

Upload speeds

Common: 15Mbps

#1	Kogan Internet	Kogan Internet FTTN, FTTB, FTTC Gold Unlimited FTTN, FTTB, FTTC nbn® 98/17 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Incl. $16/mth off for 12mths. $69.90/mth for first 12 months then revert back to $85.90/mth. Offer available until withdrawn. $69.90/mth for first 12 mths, then $85.90/mth Min. cost $69.90 Go to Site	$69.90/mth for first 12 mths, then $85.90/mth Min. cost $69.90	Go to Site
#2	amaysim	amaysim FTTN, FTTB, FTTC NBN100 FTTN, FTTB, FTTC nbn® 100/18 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Includes $40/mth off for the first 6 months ($30 NBN Sale + $10 Standard Intro Offer), then $90/mth. Ends 20.10.26 $50/mth for first 6 months, then $90/mth Min. cost $50 Go to Site	$50/mth for first 6 months, then $90/mth Min. cost $50	Go to Site
#3	TPG	TPG FTTN, FTTB, FTTC nbn Home Fast Unlimited Plan FTTN, FTTB, FTTC nbn® 99/17 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Save $240 over 12mths! $74.99/mth for first 12 months, then $94.99/mth. Min cost $84.99 if modem returned. T&Cs apply $74.99/mth for first 12 mths, then $94.99/mth Min. cost $74.99 Link not supplied	$74.99/mth for first 12 mths, then $94.99/mth Min. cost $74.99	Link not supplied
#4	Moose NBN	Moose NBN FTTN, FTTB, FTTC nbn 100/20 Elite FTTN, FTTB, FTTC nbn® 100/18 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Includes $23/mth off for first 6 months - $63.80/mth for 6mths, then $86.80/mth + Get eero 7 modem for only $175 (RRP $249). $63.80/mth for first 6 mths, then $86.80/mth Min. cost $63.80 Link not supplied	$63.80/mth for first 6 mths, then $86.80/mth Min. cost $63.80	Link not supplied
#5	Belong	Belong FTTN, FTTB, FTTC NBN Premium – Unlimited FTTN, FTTB, FTTC nbn® 100/17 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Includes $36 off for 6 months - $59/mth for first 6 mths, then $95/mth (Offer ends 04.11.26) + Free $80 Mobile SIM $59/mth for first 6 mths, then $95/mth Min. cost $59 Go to Site	$59/mth for first 6 mths, then $95/mth Min. cost $59	Go to Site
#6	Dodo Editor's Pick	Dodo FTTN, FTTB, FTTC Editor's Pick nbn100 Unlimited Plan FTTN, FTTB, FTTC nbn® 100/17 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Incl. $30/mth discount for 6 months based on the standard price $92.99/mth. Ends 08.12.26. T&Cs apply. $62.99/mth for first 6 mths, then $92.99/mth Min. cost $62.99 Go to Site*	$62.99/mth for first 6 mths, then $92.99/mth Min. cost $62.99	Go to Site
#7	Flip	Flip FTTN, FTTB, FTTC Unlimited Turbo Boost nbn100 FTTN, FTTB, FTTC nbn® 100/17 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Incl. $19.90/mth off for 6 months - $69/mth for first 6mths then $88.90/mth. New customers only. Ends 31.10.26. T&Cs apply. $69/mth for first 6 mths then $88.90/mth Min. cost $69 Go to Site	$69/mth for first 6 mths then $88.90/mth Min. cost $69	Go to Site
#8	Vodafone	Vodafone FTTN, FTTB, FTTC Home Fast nbn® FTTN, FTTB, FTTC nbn® 99/17 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Incl. $20/mth off for 12 mths, then reverts to $99/mth + Save $10/mth when you bundle with a mobile plan with Vodafone $79/mth for first 12 mths, then $99/mth Min. cost $79 Link not supplied	$79/mth for first 12 mths, then $99/mth Min. cost $79	Link not supplied
#9	Tangerine Telecom	Tangerine Telecom FTTN, FTTB, FTTC Speedy NBN 100/20 FTTN, FTTB, FTTC nbn® 100/17 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Includes $25/mth off for the first 6 mths, $67.90/mth for first 6 months, then $92.90/mth. $67.90/mth for first 6 mths, then $92.90/mth Min. cost $67.90 Go to Site	$67.90/mth for first 6 mths, then $92.90/mth Min. cost $67.90	Go to Site
#10	Swoop	Swoop FTTN, FTTB, FTTC nbn® Home Fast FTTN, FTTB, FTTC nbn® 100/17 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Includes $22/mth off for 6 months, $72/mth for first 6 mths then $94/mth + Get the eero 7 for only $175 (normally $249) $72/mth for first 6 mths, then $94/mth Min. cost $72 Link not supplied	$72/mth for first 6 mths, then $94/mth Min. cost $72	Link not supplied

Download speeds

Common: 87-100Mbps
Maximum: 100Mbps

Upload speeds

Common: 15Mbps

FTTP, HFC

Creator nbn250/100

FTTP, HFC

nbn® 250/85 Mbps
Unlimited Data
Deal: Incl. $20/mth off for 6 mths! $82/mth for 6 mths, then $102/mth + Free eero 7 modem when you stay for 24 mths + Bundle & Save

$82/mth

Min. cost $82

Go to Site

$82/mth

Min. cost $82

Go to Site

FTTP

Super-Fast Pro nbn - Unlimited

FTTP

nbn® 250/89 Mbps
Unlimited Data

$114/mth

Min. cost $114

Link not supplied

$114/mth

Min. cost $114

Link not supplied

Download speeds

Common: 220-290Mbps
Maximum: Uncapped

Upload speeds

Common: 20-35Mbps

#1	Kogan Internet	Kogan Internet FTTP, HFC Gold Plus Unlimited FTTP, HFC nbn® 500/42 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Incl. $16/mth off for 12mths. $69.90/mth for first 12 months then revert back to $85.90/mth. Offer available until withdrawn. $69.90/mth for first 12 mths, then $85.90/mth Min. cost $69.90 Go to Site	$69.90/mth for first 12 mths, then $85.90/mth Min. cost $69.90	Go to Site
#2	amaysim	amaysim FTTP, HFC NBN500 FTTP, HFC nbn® 500/43 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Includes $40/mth off for the first 6 months ($30 NBN Sale + $10 Standard Intro Offer), then $90/mth. Ends 20.10.26 $50/mth for first 6 months, then $90/mth Min. cost $50 Go to Site	$50/mth for first 6 months, then $90/mth Min. cost $50	Go to Site
#3	TPG	TPG FTTP, HFC nbn Home Fast Unlimited Plan FTTP, HFC nbn® 500/42 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Save $240 over 12mths! $74.99/mth for first 12 months, then $94.99/mth. Min cost $84.99 if modem returned. T&Cs apply $74.99/mth for first 12 mths, then $94.99/mth Min. cost $74.99 Link not supplied	$74.99/mth for first 12 mths, then $94.99/mth Min. cost $74.99	Link not supplied
#4	Moose NBN	Moose NBN FTTP, HFC nbn 500/50 Turbo FTTP, HFC nbn® 500/45 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Includes $23/mth off for first 6 months - $63.80/mth for 6mths, then $86.80/mth + Get eero 7 modem for only $175 (RRP $249). $63.80/mth for first 6 mths, then $86.80/mth Min. cost $63.80 Link not supplied	$63.80/mth for first 6 mths, then $86.80/mth Min. cost $63.80	Link not supplied
#5	Tangerine Telecom	Tangerine Telecom FTTP, HFC Speedy Max NBN 500/50 FTTP, HFC nbn® 500/42.5 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Includes $33/mth off for the first 6 mths, $59.90/mth for first 6 mths, then $92.90/mth. Ends 30.10.26 $59.90/mth for first 6 mths, then $92.90/mth Min. cost $59.90 Go to Site	$59.90/mth for first 6 mths, then $92.90/mth Min. cost $59.90	Go to Site
#6	Belong	Belong FTTP, HFC NBN Fast – Unlimited FTTP, HFC nbn® 500/40 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Includes $36 off for 6 months - $59/mth for first 6 mths, then $95/mth (Offer ends 04.11.26) + Free $80 Mobile SIM $59/mth for first 6 mths, then $95/mth Min. cost $59 Go to Site	$59/mth for first 6 mths, then $95/mth Min. cost $59	Go to Site
#7	Dodo Editor's Pick	Dodo FTTP, HFC Editor's Pick nbn500 Unlimited Plan FTTP, HFC nbn® 500/48 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Incl. $30/mth discount for 6 months based on the standard price $92.99/mth. Ends 08.12.26. T&Cs apply. $62.99/mth for first 6 mths, then $92.99/mth Min. cost $62.99 Go to Site*	$62.99/mth for first 6 mths, then $92.99/mth Min. cost $62.99	Go to Site
#8	Flip	Flip FTTP, HFC Unlimited Fast Speed nbn500 FTTP, HFC nbn® 500/42 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Incl. $19.90/mth off for 6 months - $69/mth for first 6mths then $88.90/mth. New customers only. Ends 31.10.26. T&Cs apply. $69/mth for first 6 mths then $88.90/mth Min. cost $69 Go to Site	$69/mth for first 6 mths then $88.90/mth Min. cost $69	Go to Site
#9	Vodafone	Vodafone FTTP, HFC Home Fast+ nbn® FTTP, HFC nbn® 500/42 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Incl. $20/mth off for 12 mths, then reverts to $99/mth + Save $10/mth when you bundle with a mobile plan with Vodafone $79/mth for first 12 mths, then $99/mth Min. cost $79 Link not supplied	$79/mth for first 12 mths, then $99/mth Min. cost $79	Link not supplied
#10	SpinTel	SpinTel FTTP, HFC Home Turbo 500/50 FTTP, HFC nbn® 500/42 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Includes $20.95 off your plan for first 6 months! $69/mth for first 6 months, then $89.95/mth. $69/mth for first 6 mths, then $89.95/mth Min. cost $69 Go to Site	$69/mth for first 6 mths, then $89.95/mth Min. cost $69	Go to Site

4G home internet plan speeds

Download speeds

Common: 16–25Mbps
Maximum: 20 or 25Mbps

Upload speeds

Common: 2–5Mbps

Most 4G home internet plans are capped to a max download speed of 20Mbps and perform at around 16Mbps for downloads and 2Mbps for uploads. Some plans on the Optus network have a 25Mbps limit and get around 5Mbps uploads.

This latter option is what's you'd expect from an NBN 25 plan, and would probably suit a household of one to two light to medium internet users. It's sufficient for all regular internet activities, like video streaming, music streaming, video calls, and gaming, though not typically for multiple concurrent users.

#1	SpinTel	SpinTel 4G Unlimited Wireless Broadband (25Mbit) 4G Home Internet 25/2 Mbps Unlimited Data $49.95/mth + $20 Upfront Min. cost $69.95 Link not supplied	$49.95/mth + $20 Upfront Min. cost $69.95	Link not supplied
#2	Kogan Internet	Kogan Internet 4G Home Internet Plan 4G Home Internet 17/1.9 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 $49.90/mth average cost Link not supplied	$149.70 $49.90/mth average cost	Link not supplied
#3	Yomojo	Yomojo 4G Internet 25 4G Home Internet 16/5 Mbps Unlimited Data $59.90/mth Min. cost $59.90 Link not supplied	$59.90/mth Min. cost $59.90	Link not supplied
#4	Optus	Optus Optus Plus Everyday Basic 4G 4G Home Internet 14/4 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: $44/mth for a year, then $59/mth or as notified. New services. Incl intro offer + extra $5/mth off. Min cost $260. Ends 6/10. $44/mth for first 12 months, then $59/mth or as notified Min. cost $44 Link not supplied	$44/mth for first 12 months, then $59/mth or as notified Min. cost $44	Link not supplied
#5	iiNet	iiNet Home Wireless Broadband 4G Home Internet 14/2 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 for first 6 months, then $59.99/mth Min. cost $49.99 Link not supplied	$49.99/mth for first 6 months, then $59.99/mth Min. cost $49.99	Link not supplied
#6	TPG	TPG Home Wireless Broadband 4G Home Internet 14/2 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 for 6 mths, then $59.99/mth Min. cost $49.99 Link not supplied	$49.99/mth for 6 mths, then $59.99/mth Min. cost $49.99	Link not supplied
#7	Vodafone	Vodafone 4G Home Internet Unlimited 4G Home Internet 14/2 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Includes $5/mth off for first 12 mths + Save $10/mth when you already have a mobile phone plan with Vodafone $60/mth for 12 mths, then $65/mth Min. cost $60 Link not supplied	$60/mth for 12 mths, then $65/mth Min. cost $60	Link not supplied

Download speed vs. upload speed

Your download speed is how quickly your device or home can receive data from the internet. This includes downloading files and updates, but also streaming, loading web pages, and pretty much most of anything you do online.

Upload speeds refer to your outbound data – i.e. anything you send out into the internet. Some of the more common upload-intensive activities are cloud storage (automated or manual), video calls, and transferring large files to anyone outside your home's local network.

It's crucial that both your download and upload needs are met. All internet traffic is two-way, so if you're uploading more than your connection can handle, your ability to download is also heavily affected, and vice versa.

Think of it like having a conversation with a friend, where your friend's words are data you're downloading, and yours are data being uploaded. If your uploads are fine, you can respond at a normal rate and keep the conversation going. But if it takes you several seconds to reply, the whole conversation grinds to a halt each time you do.

If your home's internet regularly drops out, it might be because you have automated backups set for one or more devices. For example, the default settings of Google Photos wait for you to connect to a WiFi network before backing up your most recent pics. Another common example might be Microsoft OneDrive for Windows users, which can continuously update your online files as you work on them throughout the day.

Need a faster NBN plan?

These are currently the cheapest NBN 100 plans in our database of 34 internet providers:

#1	amaysim	amaysim FTTN, FTTB, FTTC NBN100 FTTN, FTTB, FTTC nbn® 100/18 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Includes $40/mth off for the first 6 months ($30 NBN Sale + $10 Standard Intro Offer), then $90/mth. Ends 20.10.26 $50/mth for first 6 months, then $90/mth Min. cost $50 Go to Site	$50/mth for first 6 months, then $90/mth Min. cost $50	Go to Site
#2	Belong	Belong FTTN, FTTB, FTTC NBN Premium – Unlimited FTTN, FTTB, FTTC nbn® 100/17 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Includes $36 off for 6 months - $59/mth for first 6 mths, then $95/mth (Offer ends 04.11.26) + Free $80 Mobile SIM $59/mth for first 6 mths, then $95/mth Min. cost $59 Go to Site	$59/mth for first 6 mths, then $95/mth Min. cost $59	Go to Site
#3	Dodo Editor's Pick	Dodo FTTN, FTTB, FTTC Editor's Pick nbn100 Unlimited Plan FTTN, FTTB, FTTC nbn® 100/17 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Incl. $30/mth discount for 6 months based on the standard price $92.99/mth. Ends 08.12.26. T&Cs apply. $62.99/mth for first 6 mths, then $92.99/mth Min. cost $62.99 Go to Site*	$62.99/mth for first 6 mths, then $92.99/mth Min. cost $62.99	Go to Site
#4	Moose NBN	Moose NBN FTTN, FTTB, FTTC nbn 100/20 Elite FTTN, FTTB, FTTC nbn® 100/18 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Includes $23/mth off for first 6 months - $63.80/mth for 6mths, then $86.80/mth + Get eero 7 modem for only $175 (RRP $249). $63.80/mth for first 6 mths, then $86.80/mth Min. cost $63.80 Link not supplied	$63.80/mth for first 6 mths, then $86.80/mth Min. cost $63.80	Link not supplied
#5	Tangerine Telecom	Tangerine Telecom FTTN, FTTB, FTTC Speedy NBN 100/20 FTTN, FTTB, FTTC nbn® 100/17 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Includes $25/mth off for the first 6 mths, $67.90/mth for first 6 months, then $92.90/mth. $67.90/mth for first 6 mths, then $92.90/mth Min. cost $67.90 Go to Site	$67.90/mth for first 6 mths, then $92.90/mth Min. cost $67.90	Go to Site
#6	Flip	Flip FTTN, FTTB, FTTC Unlimited Turbo Boost nbn100 FTTN, FTTB, FTTC nbn® 100/17 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Incl. $19.90/mth off for 6 months - $69/mth for first 6mths then $88.90/mth. New customers only. Ends 31.10.26. T&Cs apply. $69/mth for first 6 mths then $88.90/mth Min. cost $69 Go to Site	$69/mth for first 6 mths then $88.90/mth Min. cost $69	Go to Site
#7	Kogan Internet	Kogan Internet FTTN, FTTB, FTTC Gold Unlimited FTTN, FTTB, FTTC nbn® 98/17 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Incl. $16/mth off for 12mths. $69.90/mth for first 12 months then revert back to $85.90/mth. Offer available until withdrawn. $69.90/mth for first 12 mths, then $85.90/mth Min. cost $69.90 Go to Site	$69.90/mth for first 12 mths, then $85.90/mth Min. cost $69.90	Go to Site
#8	iiNet	iiNet FTTN, FTTB, FTTC nbn Home Fast Liimitless FTTN, FTTB, FTTC nbn® 99/17 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Includes $25/mth off for 6 mths - $69.99/mth for first 6 months, then $94.99/mth. Use code SAVE25FOR6 $69.99/mth + $10 Upfront for first 6 mths, then $94.99/mth Min. cost $79.99 Link not supplied	$69.99/mth + $10 Upfront for first 6 mths, then $94.99/mth Min. cost $79.99	Link not supplied
#9	Swoop	Swoop FTTN, FTTB, FTTC nbn® Home Fast FTTN, FTTB, FTTC nbn® 100/17 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Includes $22/mth off for 6 months, $72/mth for first 6 mths then $94/mth + Get the eero 7 for only $175 (normally $249) $72/mth for first 6 mths, then $94/mth Min. cost $72 Link not supplied	$72/mth for first 6 mths, then $94/mth Min. cost $72	Link not supplied
#10	Superloop	Superloop FTTN, FTTB, FTTC Family nbn100/20 FTTN, FTTB, FTTC nbn® 95/17 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Incl. $21/mth off 6 months! $74/mth for 6 mths, then $95/mth + Bundle & Save $74/mth for first 6 mths, then $95/mth Min. cost $74 Go to Site	$74/mth for first 6 mths, then $95/mth Min. cost $74	Go to Site