Origin Broadband NBN Plans Review: A new source of broadband

By Nathan Lawrence

Last updated 08 November 2022

Origin Broadband NBN Plans Review: The Verdict

Origin Broadband plans aren't cheap and they're light on extras, but if you don't balk at the price, you can invest in an NBN plan that has fast download speeds.

What we love

Great download speeds
Internet/energy bundle discount
Multiple support options

What could be improved

Expensive NBN plans
Light on meaningful extras

The essentials

Value:

Support:

Extras:

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See all Origin Broadband NBN plans

At WhistleOut, we're no strangers to multifaceted providers. Kogan sells online wares alongside mobile and NBN plans. Both Coles and Woolworths let you shop for groceries and mobile plans. And now Origin is the latest provider to branch away from its core role as an energy retailer to also sell some telecommunications on the side, offering plans from NBN 25 up to NBN 1000.

Let's take a look at all of Origin Broadband's NBN plans before we dive into the analysis:

Everyday nbn® 25

nbn® 25/8.5 Mbps
Unlimited Data
Deal: Online only sign up includes 5,000 Everyday Rewards Points & 12mths of Paramount+ when you sign up to Origin internet

$83/mth

Min. cost $83

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$83/mth

Min. cost $83

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Origin Broadband NBN plans: Value

While we love promotional pricing in our monthly picks of the best NBN plans, our plan analysis focuses instead on typical pricing rather than short-lived discounts. We take this typical monthly fee and divide it by an NBN provider's self-reported typical evening download speeds to determine value. The result is what we use to compare the overall ongoing value between NBN providers.

Origin Broadband follows the increasingly popular trend of ignoring the bare-bolts NBN 12 speed tier in favour of the more practical NBN 25 speed tier. Here's how Origin's NBN 25 plan stacks up next to the provider's top competitors in our NBN comparison engine:

#1	MATE	MATE Crikey nbn 25/10 nbn® 25/10 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Includes $30/mth off for the first 6 mths (code MATE30) + 1-month money back guarantee + Bundle & Save $40/mth Min. cost $40 Link not supplied	$40/mth Min. cost $40	Link not supplied
#2	Kogan Internet	Kogan Internet Bronze Unlimited nbn® 25/8 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: $46.90/mth for first 6 months and revert back to $68.90/mth thereafter. Offer ends 30.05.25 $46.90/mth Min. cost $46.90 Go to Site	$46.90/mth Min. cost $46.90	Go to Site
#3	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
#4	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
#5	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
#6	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
#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	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
#9	Vodafone	Vodafone Essential nbn® nbn® 25/8 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Save $10/mth for 6 mths + Speed upgrade at no extra cost if you have a mobile phone plan with Vodafone $64/mth Min. cost $64 Link not supplied	$64/mth Min. cost $64	Link not supplied
#10	Belong	Belong NBN Starter – Unlimited nbn® 25/8 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Receive a Free Belong mobile SIM loaded with $80 credit. For new Belong nbn customers only $70/mth Min. cost $70 Link not supplied	$70/mth Min. cost $70	Link not supplied
#11	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
#12	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
#13	Origin Broadband	Origin Broadband Everyday nbn® 25 nbn® 25/8.5 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Online only sign up includes 5,000 Everyday Rewards Points & 12mths of Paramount+ when you sign up to Origin internet $83/mth Min. cost $83 Link not supplied	$83/mth Min. cost $83	Link not supplied
#14	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

Here is how Origin's NBN 50 plans compare:

#1	Kogan Internet	Kogan Internet Silver Unlimited nbn® 50/17 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: $59.90/mth for first 6 months and revert back to $78.90/mth thereafter. Offer ends 30.05.25 $59.90/mth Min. cost $59.90 Go to Site	$59.90/mth Min. cost $59.90	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	MATE	MATE Ripper nbn 50/20 nbn® 49/19 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Includes $20/mth off for the first 6 mths (code RIPPER20) + 1-month money back guarantee + Bundle & Save $60/mth Min. cost $60 Link not supplied	$60/mth Min. cost $60	Link not supplied
#4	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
#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	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
#7	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
#8	Vodafone	Vodafone Essential+ nbn® nbn® 50/17 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Save $10/mth for 6 mths + Speed upgrade at no extra cost if you have a mobile phone plan with Vodafone $74/mth Min. cost $74 Link not supplied	$74/mth Min. cost $74	Link not supplied
#9	Belong	Belong NBN Standard Plus – Unlimited nbn® 50/17 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Receive a Free Belong mobile SIM loaded with $80 credit. For new Belong nbn customers only $85/mth Min. cost $85 Link not supplied	$85/mth Min. cost $85	Link not supplied
#10	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
#11	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
#12	Origin Broadband	Origin Broadband Experience nbn® 50 nbn® 50/17 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Online only sign up includes 5,000 Everyday Rewards Points & 12mths of Paramount+ when you sign up to Origin internet $95/mth Min. cost $95 Link not supplied	$95/mth Min. cost $95	Link not supplied
#13	Telstra	Telstra Upfront Internet Plan Essential (Fixed Wireless) nbn® Wireless 68/7 Mbps Unlimited Data $105/mth Min. cost $105 Link not supplied	$105/mth Min. cost $105	Link not supplied

And here's how NBN 100 compares:

#1	MATE	MATE No Worries nbn 100/20 nbn® 97/19 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Includes $30/mth off for the first 6 mths (code MATE30) + 1-month money back guarantee + Bundle & Save $60/mth Min. cost $60 Link not supplied	$60/mth Min. cost $60	Link not supplied
#2	Tangerine Telecom	Tangerine Telecom Fixed Wireless Value Plus nbn® Wireless Fast Speed Unlimited Data Deal: Includes $20/mth off for the first 6 mths, $62.90/month for first 6 months, then $82.90/month + 3 months BINGE. Ends 30.06.25 $62.90/mth Min. cost $62.90 Go to Site	$62.90/mth Min. cost $62.90	Go to Site
#3	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
#4	Kogan Internet	Kogan Internet Gold Unlimited nbn® 100/17 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: $65.90/mth for first 6 months and revert back to $83.90/mth thereafter. Offer ends 30.05.25 $65.90/mth Min. cost $65.90 Go to Site	$65.90/mth Min. cost $65.90	Go to Site
#5	Dodo Editor's Pick	Dodo Editor's Pick Fixed Wireless Plus Plan nbn® Wireless 50/6 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 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
#7	Vodafone	Vodafone Home Fast nbn® nbn® 100/17 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Save $10/mth for 6 mths + Speed upgrade at no extra cost if you have a mobile phone plan with Vodafone $79/mth Min. cost $79 Link not supplied	$79/mth Min. cost $79	Link not supplied
#8	Aussie Broadband	Aussie Broadband nbn® Fixed Wireless Plus Unlimited nbn® Wireless 47/5 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Includes $10 off for the first 6 months. Promo code BIG10. $89/mth after promo ends 30.04.25 $79/mth Min. cost $79 Link not supplied	$79/mth Min. cost $79	Link not supplied
#9	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
#10	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
#11	Belong	Belong NBN Premium – Unlimited nbn® 100/17 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Includes $10 off for 6 months - $85/mth for first 6 mths, then $95/mth (Offer ends 30.06.25) + Free $80 Mobile SIM $85/mth Min. cost $85 Link not supplied	$85/mth Min. cost $85	Link not supplied
#12	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
#13	Origin Broadband	Origin Broadband Enthusiast nbn® 100 nbn® 100/17 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Online only sign up includes 5,000 Everyday Rewards Points & 12mths of Paramount+ when you sign up to Origin internet $105/mth Min. cost $105 Link not supplied	$105/mth Min. cost $105	Link not supplied
#14	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

All Hybrid Fibre Coaxial (HFC) homes and Fibre to the Premises (FTTP) abodes can sign up for NBN 250 plans. Here is how Origin's NBN 250 plans stack up against the competition:

#1	Tangerine Telecom	Tangerine Telecom Fixed Wireless Speedy nbn® Wireless Superfast Speed Unlimited Data Deal: Includes $20/mth off for the first 6 mths - $65.90/month for first 6 months, then $85.90/month + 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
#2	Superloop	Superloop nbn Fixed Wireless Home Fast (250/20) nbn® Wireless 90/8 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Incl. $15/mth off 6 months! $75/mth for 6 mths, then $90/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
#3	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
#4	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
#5	Vodafone	Vodafone Home Superfast nbn® nbn® 250/21 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Save $10/mth for 6 mths + Speed upgrade at no extra cost if you have a mobile phone plan with Vodafone $84/mth Min. cost $84 Link not supplied	$84/mth Min. cost $84	Link not supplied
#6	Kogan Internet	Kogan Internet nbn250 Platinum Unlimited nbn® 250/21 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: $84.90/mth for first 6 months and revert back to $94.90/mth thereafter. Offer ends 30.05.25 $84.90/mth Min. cost $84.90 Go to Site	$84.90/mth Min. cost $84.90	Go to Site
#7	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
#8	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
#9	MATE	MATE Fair Dinkum nbn 250/25 nbn® 231/23 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Includes $30/mth off for the first 6 mths (use code MATE30) + 1-month money back guarantee on your Internet + Bundle & Save! $85/mth Min. cost $85 Link not supplied	$85/mth Min. cost $85	Link not supplied
#10	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
#11	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
#12	Origin Broadband	Origin Broadband Super fast nbn® 250 nbn® 250/21 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Online only sign up includes 5,000 Everyday Rewards Points & 12mths of Paramount+ when you sign up to Origin internet $120/mth Min. cost $120 Link not supplied	$120/mth Min. cost $120	Link not supplied
#13	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

The ISP also offers NBN 1000 plans, available to all FTTP and HFC connections:

#1	Tangerine Telecom	Tangerine Telecom Fixed Wireless Superspeedy nbn® Wireless Ultrafast Speed 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
#2	Superloop	Superloop nbn Fixed Wireless Super Fast (400/40) nbn® Wireless 120/8 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Incl. $15/mth off 6 months! $85/mth for 6 mths, then $100/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
#3	MATE	MATE Flamin' Fast nbn 1000/50 nbn® 831/49 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Includes $30/mth off for the first 6 mths (use code MATE30) + 1-month money back guarantee on your Internet + Bundle & Save! $90/mth Min. cost $90 Link not supplied	$90/mth Min. cost $90	Link not supplied
#4	SpinTel	SpinTel NBN Unlimited 1000 nbn® 750/42 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Includes $10.95/mth off for the life of the plan while you stay connected to this plan. T&Cs apply $90/mth Min. cost $90 Go to Site	$90/mth Min. cost $90	Go to Site
#5	Vodafone	Vodafone Home Ultrafast nbn® nbn® 800/40 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Save $10/mth for 6 mths + Speed upgrade at no extra cost if you have a mobile phone plan with Vodafone $94/mth Min. cost $94 Link not supplied	$94/mth Min. cost $94	Link not supplied
#6	iiNet	iiNet nbn Home Ultrafast Liimitless nbn® 800/40 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Includes $15/mth off for 6 mths - $94.99/mth for first 6 months, then $109.99/mth. Use code SAVE15FOR6. Ends 06.05.25 $94.99/mth Min. cost $94.99 Go to Site	$94.99/mth Min. cost $94.99	Go to Site
#7	TPG	TPG nbn Home Ultrafast Unlimited Plan nbn® 800/40 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Get Price Beat Guarantee + $94.99/mth for first 6 months, then $109.99/mth. T&Cs apply. $94.99/mth Min. cost $94.99 Go to Site	$94.99/mth Min. cost $94.99	Go to Site
#8	Kogan Internet	Kogan Internet nbn1000 Diamond Unlimited nbn® 800/42.5 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: $98.90/mth for first 6 months and revert back to $108.90/mth thereafter. Offer ends 30.05.25 $98.90/mth Min. cost $98.90 Go to Site	$98.90/mth Min. cost $98.90	Go to Site
#9	Aussie Broadband	Aussie Broadband Ultra-Fast nbn - Unlimited nbn® 875/42 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Includes $20 off for the first 6 months. Promo code BIG20. $129/mth after promo ends 30.04.25 $109/mth Min. cost $109 Link not supplied	$109/mth Min. cost $109	Link not supplied
#10	Optus	Optus Optus Plus Everyday Ultrafast nbn® nbn® 780/40 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Intro Offer - $109/mth for first 6 mths on Optus Plus Everyday Ultrafast nbn plan (normally $129/mth). T&Cs apply. $109/mth Min. cost $109 Link not supplied	$109/mth Min. cost $109	Link not supplied
#11	Origin Broadband	Origin Broadband Ultra fast nbn® 1000 nbn® 860/42 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Online only sign up includes 5,000 Everyday Rewards Points & 12mths of Paramount+ when you sign up to Origin internet $130/mth Min. cost $130 Link not supplied	$130/mth Min. cost $130	Link not supplied
#12	Telstra	Telstra Upfront Internet Plan Ultrafast nbn® 700/40 Mbps Unlimited Data $150/mth Min. cost $150 Link not supplied	$150/mth Min. cost $150	Link not supplied

Across the board, Origin Broadband offers some of the fastest NBN plans available with unlimited data, but you'll have to pay for those speeds. The value is more apparent when you buy into the faster NBN speed tiers. For NBN 25 plans, though, the 25Mbps parity that Origin Broadband offers is standard among providers. You can find cheaper typical pricing with the same speeds from Tangerine, SpinTel, Kogan, TPG, Dodo and iiNet. Belong is cheaper, too, but it has an upfront fee if you choose not to BYO modem.

This pricey/parity trend continues for Origin Broadband's NBN 50 plan, which offers 50Mbps download speeds but so does most of the provider's peers. Only Telstra is more expensive, but you'll find cheaper pricing for the same 50Mbps download speeds from SpinTel, Tangerine, Dodo, MyRepublic, Kogan, MATE, TPG, iiNet, Aussie Broadband, Optus and Vodafone.

Origin Broadband starts to set itself apart from NBN 100 onwards, where it offers great 99Mbps download speeds with its plan. The only cheaper options are from SpinTel and Optus, while More NBN and Aussie Broadband are still the most expensive options, all of which have below 100Mbps download speeds.

For eligible HFC and FTTP homes where speed matters most, Origin Broadband offers some fantastic download speeds. Origin's NBN 250 plan has 244Mbps evening download speeds, making it just slower than Southern Phone and Telstra's top NBN 250 plans but matching Aussie Broadband for speed.

If you're in an eligible home and want an NBN 1000 plan, Origin Broadband boasts very respectable 600Mbps download speeds. For context, Origin's cheaper peers in our database tend to advertise download speeds of 450Mbps or slower. Superloop does have a less-common NBN 500 plan, which advertises 500Mbps download speeds, but it has a 3TB download cap. The only cheaper NBN 1000 plan that offers 600Mbps download speeds is the one from Aussie Broadband.

What are typical evening speeds?

Typical evening speeds refer to the NBN download speeds you can expect during the busiest hours of the day—typically between 7pm and 11pm—due to congestion.

Because of the way the NBN is designed, just paying for an NBN 100 plan doesn't guarantee you'll get those speeds the entire time. If you want great speeds during peak hours, you'll want to look for a provider that reports high typical evening speeds.

Need other NBN terms demystified? Check out our NBN glossary.

All of Origin Broadband's NBN plans come with unlimited data and are month-to-month offerings without contracts that let you change your plan at any time with no fee. While Origin's plans encourage you to BYO modem, you can purchase an Origin Home Gateway modem separately.

Origin Broadband NBN plans: Support

We know from experience that there can be a big difference in the quality of support experiences between two different people troubleshooting with the same provider. That's why we forego personal experience in favour of taking an overarching look at the number of support avenues offered by an NBN provider. We figure the more support pathways an NBN provider offers, the more invested it is in helping its customers.

Here's how Origin Broadband compares to its closest peers from our database in terms of support:

Internet provider support options compared

Provider	In-store	Email	Chat	Social
Aussie Broadband	-
Belong	-	-	-
Dodo	-
Exetel	-	-
iiNet	-
Internode	-	-	-
iPrimus	-		-
Kogan	-		-	-
MATE	-
Moose	-		-
MyRepublic	-
Optus		-
Origin	-
SpinTel	-	-
Superloop	-
Tangerine	-
Telstra		-
TPG	-	-
Vodafone		-

Last updated 3 November 2022

Origin Broadband doesn't have any retail stores you can visit for support. You can reach Origin on the phone by dialling 1300 980 711. Phone support is available Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm AEDT or for those from WA Monday to Friday 7am to 6pm and Saturday 9am to 2pm.

Alternatively, message Origin online and they'll get back to you, use online chat or reach out to Origin via social media.

Origin Broadband NBN plans: Extras

For the main metrics that we track as part of this category, Origin Broadband doesn't stand out as a particularly perky provider. Below is how Origin compares to the competition:

Internet provider extras compared

Provider	Perks	Streaming offers	4G Backup	Bundle discount	Referral bonus
Aussie Broadband	-	-		-
Belong	-	-	-	-
Dodo	-	-	-		-
Exetel	-	-	-
iiNet	-	-			-
iPrimus	-	-	-		-
Kogan	-	-	-	-	-
MATE	-	-	-
Moose	-	-	-	-	-
Optus	-			-	-
Origin	-	-	-		-
SpinTel	-	-	-
Superloop	-	-	-
Tangerine	-	-	-	-
Telstra				-	-
TPG	-	-	-	-	-
Vodafone	-

Last updated February 2025

There's really only one main perk for Origin Broadband customers, and that's only for those who are also Origin Energy customers. For those pre-existing customers, you can save $10 a month off your Origin Broadband cost by bundling energy with NBN.

Origin Broadband NBN FAQ

How fast are Origin Broadband's NBN plans?

Origin Broadband's NBN plans are fast across the board. Its NBN 25 and NBN 50 plans have parity between max download speeds and evening download speeds: 25Mbps and 50Mbps, respectively. Origin's NBN 100 plan has fantastic 99Mbps download speeds, while its NBN 250 plan clocks in at 248Mbps, and its NBN 1000 plan advertises a respectable 600Mbps.

Do I need to buy a new modem to sign up for Origin Broadband?

By default, Origin Broadband plans are BYO modem, so you can bring your own NBN-compatible networking equipment with you. If you don't want to do that, you can buy a NetComm NF18Mesh modem router outright for $149 (plus $20 express delivery).

What happens if I want to cancel my Origin Broadband NBN plan?

Because Origin Broadband offers no-contract plans, you're free to leave at any time without paying any exit fees.

Do I own my Origin Broadband modem router?

Yes, if you opt to pay the $149 outright free and $20 delivery cost, you own the Netcomm NF18Mesh modem router that Origin Broadband sells.

Do Origin Broadband's internet plans include calls?

While Origin Broadband plans don't include calls, you can pay an extra $10 a month to add unlimited local, standard national and Australian mobile calls.

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