Min total cost $65.99
- $65.99/mth
- 100/17 Mbps typical evening speed
- Unlimited data
Deal: Includes $19/mth off for first 6 months - $65.99/mth for first 6 months, then $84.99/mth
Min total cost $65
- $65/mth
- 100/18 Mbps typical evening speed
- Unlimited data
Deal: Includes $16.95 off your plan for first 6 months! $65/mth for first 6 months, then $81.95/mth
Min total cost $68.90
- $68.90/mth
- 50/17 Mbps typical evening speed
- 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.
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#1
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Flip
Unlimited Premium nbn25
$39/mth
Min. cost $39
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#2
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SpinTel
NBN Unlimited Entry 25
$47/mth
Min. cost $47
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#3
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Tangerine Telecom
Value NBN
$47.90/mth
Min. cost $47.90
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#4
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Dodo
nbn25 Unlimited Plan
$53.90/mth
Min. cost $53.90
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#5
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Exetel
Everyday nbn25
$50.99/mth
Min. cost $50.99
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#6
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Kogan Internet
Bronze Unlimited
$68.90/mth
Min. cost $46.90
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#7
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Telstra
Upfront Internet Plan Basic
$89/mth
Min. cost $89
Link not supplied
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#8
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iiNet
nbn25 Liimitless
$61.99/mth
Min. cost $61.99
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#9
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Optus
Optus Plus Everyday Basic nbn®
$75/mth
Min. cost $75
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#10
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TPG
nbn25 Unlimited Plan
$61.99/mth
Min. cost $61.99
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#1
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Exetel
Extra-value nbn50
$60.99/mth
Min. cost $60.99
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#2
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Tangerine Telecom
Value Plus NBN
$59.90/mth
Min. cost $59.90
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#3
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Buddy Telco
Editor's Pick
Value nbn - Unlimited
$63/mth
Min. cost $63
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#4
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Dodo
nbn50 Unlimited Plan
$68.90/mth
Min. cost $68.90
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#5
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TPG
nbn50 Unlimited Plan
$69.99/mth
Min. cost $69.99
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#6
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iiNet
nbn50 Liimitless
$69.99/mth
Min. cost $69.99
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#7
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Superloop
Extra-value nbn50/20
$67/mth
Min. cost $67
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#8
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Telstra
Upfront Internet Plan Essential
$105/mth
Min. cost $105
Link not supplied
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#9
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Moose NBN
nbn 50/20 Premium
$63.80/mth
Min. cost $63.80
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#10
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iPrimus
Standard Plus nbn50 Plan
$84/mth
Min. cost $84
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#1
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Exetel
Family nbn100/20
$65.99/mth
Min. cost $65.99
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#2
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SpinTel
Editor's Pick
NBN Unlimited Premium 100
$65/mth
Min. cost $65
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#3
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TPG
nbn Home Fast Unlimited Plan
$79.99/mth
Min. cost $79.99
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#4
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Dodo
nbn100 Unlimited Plan
$73.90/mth
Min. cost $73.90
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#5
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Tangerine Telecom
Speedy NBN
$65.90/mth
Min. cost $65.90
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#6
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Optus
Optus Plus Everyday Fast nbn®
$89/mth
Min. cost $89
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#7
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Moose NBN
nbn 100/20 Elite
$65.80/mth
Min. cost $65.80
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#8
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iiNet
nbn Home Fast Liimitless
$79.99/mth
Min. cost $79.99
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#9
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Superloop
Family nbn100/20
$75/mth
Min. cost $75
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#10
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Telstra
Upfront Internet Plan Premium
$110/mth
Min. cost $110
Link not supplied
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#1
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Tangerine Telecom
Speedy Plus NBN
$74.90/mth
Min. cost $74.90
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#2
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Exetel
Power Home nbn100/40
$75.99/mth
Min. cost $75.99
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#3
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Superloop
Power home nbn100/40
$79/mth
Min. cost $79
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#4
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Origin Broadband
Enthusiast+ nbn® 100
$110/mth
Min. cost $110
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#5
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Southern Phone
nbn Fast
$89/mth
Min. cost $89
Link not supplied
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#6
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MATE
You Beaut nbn 100/40
$70/mth
Min. cost $70
Link not supplied
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#7
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Aussie Broadband
Fast Plus nbn - Unlimited
$95/mth
Min. cost $95
Link not supplied
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#8
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Swoop
nbn® Home Fast+
$82/mth
Min. cost $82
Link not supplied
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#9
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More
Fast Plus NBN
$100/mth
Min. cost $100
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#10
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AGL
Home Fast nbn
$104/mth
Min. cost $104
Link not supplied
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#1
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Dodo
Editor's Pick
nbn Home Superfast Plan
$83.90/mth
Min. cost $83.90
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#2
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SpinTel
NBN Unlimited 250
$80/mth
Min. cost $80
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#3
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iiNet
nbn Home Superfast Liimitless
$84.99/mth
Min. cost $84.99
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#4
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Optus
Optus Plus Everyday Superfast nbn®
$99/mth
Min. cost $99
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#5
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TPG
nbn Home Superfast Unlimited Plan
$84.99/mth
Min. cost $84.99
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#6
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Exetel
Superfast nbn250
$80.99/mth
Min. cost $80.99
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#7
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Tangerine Telecom
SuperSpeedy NBN
$84.90/mth
Min. cost $84.90
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#8
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Superloop
Superfast nbn250/25
$85/mth
Min. cost $85
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#9
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Telstra
Upfront Internet Plan Ultimate
$130/mth
Min. cost $130
Link not supplied
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#10
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Kogan Internet
nbn250 Platinum Unlimited
$94.90/mth
Min. cost $84.90
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Each year at WhistleOut...
7 million Australians
use our service to find the best deal.
5,000 plan changes
are uploaded to our database by our team of experts.
Over $160 in savings
is the average each user gains when they switch plans through us.
(Based on information gathered via a WhistleOut survey)
How do you compare internet plans?
There are a handful of things to think about when comparing internet plans, consider these five factors:
- Fixed or mobile. Are you looking for an internet plan for home or are you after an internet plan you can take with you when you leave the house?
- Budget. You will find it much easier to compare internet plans if you have a set budget to work towards.
- Internet speeds. The speed of your internet connection is the factor that will have the biggest impact on the price of your monthly bill. Understanding download speeds and upload speeds and what your household needs, will help you make the right choice as you compare internet plans.
- Providers. There are dozens of internet service providers, so having a shortlist of providers will speed up your search. On WhistleOut you'll find 33 home internet plan providers to compare from.
- Contract. Most internet plans these days are no lock-in contract but it's still a good idea to read the Terms and Conditions carefully.
Types of internet plans
It's not just about broadband plans these days. There are multiple types of internet plans available in Australia thanks to a range of different technologies in the mix. Let's take a look at just four broad categories that you may encounter when comparing internet plans on WhistleOut.
NBN internet
The National Broadband Network is the network most Australian homes and businesses use to connect to the internet. Built and owned by the Australian Government, the NBN is a vast web of high-speed cables that cover the country, connecting each of homes to the rest of the world.
To make sure as much of our population can access the NBN, the network includes a number of different materials and technology types, and your connection is defined by your address. For this reason, we've built a comprehensive address lookup into the WhistleOut search engine, to make sure you only see plans that are available where you live or work.
On WhistleOut you can compare a range of fixed-line NBN plans, fixed wireless NBN plans and even satellite NBN plans.
- Widely available
- Speeds up to 1Gbps
- Plenty of affordable options
Home Wireless internet
Home Wireless internet or 5G home broadband plans are now seen as the most viable alternative to a fixed-line NBN service. Simply put, a Home Wireless internet plan works just like a mobile phone service, except that you use a WiFi router to connect the devices in your home. Like a mobile phone plan, you need to have a strong mobile signal wherever you plan on setting up the router in your house.
Recent changes to Home Wireless broadband plans make it a far more attractive NBN alternative. 5G technology means that in many instances, 5G Home Wireless broadband plans can deliver faster speeds than the NBN. Also, providers are now offering affordable plans including unlimited data. The combination of these factors should have you at least consider the option of replacing the NBN with a wireless service.
- Fast and affordable
- Instant setup
- Requires a solid mobile network signal
Mobile broadband
Like Home Wireless internet, Mobile Broadband plans use the mobile networks to deliver internet, however Mobile Broadband services are best suited to use with a single device, like a laptop, rather than shared with a household full of people. Mobile broadband plans usually come with a portable battery-powered modem rather than a large router that needs to be plugged in at the wall.
People with low data use may find they can substitute a mobile broadband for an NBN broadband plan, but be aware that you won't have the option to add a home phone if you need one.
- Modems are small and rechargeable
- Speeds up to 1Gbps
- Not suitable for multiple users at once
Data-only SIM plan
Sometimes all you need is a SIM card with a load of data to act as your internet plan. A data-only SIM plan is perfect if you have a compatible iPad or laptop that you take with you to work or study and you need an internet connection while you're on the road. An old or cheap refurbished iPhone will even do the trick as you could use it as a modem hotspot for other devices.
- No extra modems needed
- Internet wherever you get a signal
- You'll need a tablet or device with a SIM card slot
Internet plan providers in Australia
There are dozens of internet plan providers both big and small in Australia. Some are stronger or weaker in certain areas whether that's speed, price or customer service. On WhistleOut we compare internet plans from 33 providers including:
Which internet speed is right for you?
Internet speed is probably the most confusing aspect of modern home internet plans. We may talk about 'fast' and 'slow' plans, but what we're actually judging is the capacity of the connection.
The key difference between a 25Mbps plan and a 100Mbps plan is that the faster plan is better suited to having more people connected at the same time.
NBN internet speeds
Spotting a great value NBN plan usually boils down to finding the fastest plan at the cheapest price. You can save yourself a few headaches and in some cases even money by choosing the NBN speed tier that matches the size of your household and how you use the internet.
Let's take an average-sized family and imagine how they might use the internet. It's 8pm and everyone has moved to separate rooms after dinner:
- Mum and Dad are sitting in front of the TV watching Netflix.
- Timmy is in his room pretending to do homework but is actually watching videos on YouTube.
- Tammy is in her room pretending to do homework, but is actually playing online games on her PlayStation.
The total bandwidth needed to keep everyone online with stuttering and interruptions should be between 30Mbps and 60Mbps, but this would depend on the video streaming quality and the choice of online games.
For this family, an NBN Standard plan (50Mbps) or an NBN Fast plan (100Mbps) would be best. A slower plan would cause bandwidth bottlenecks (and arguments!) and a faster plan could be overkill and a waste of money.
Home wireless internet speeds
The same basic speed principles apply with home wireless internet plans however, they don't necessarily match up exactly with the equivalent NBN speed tiers.
4G home wireless plans for example usually stop short of being as fast as NBN 25 plans with speeds capped at 20Mbps in some cases. 5G home wireless plans provide faster speeds for larger households. There are plans capped at 50Mbps and 100Mbps as well as uncapped plans. Typical evening speeds on uncapped plans can vary widely but sit between 225Mbps and around 550Mbps. That's roughly equivalent to an NBN 250 plan but with the potential in some cases to be closer to an NBN 1000 plan.
Home internet deals
Each month internet providers release new deals including things like sign-up discounts, free hardware and more. These include all various connection types and services there are broadband deals, home wireless deals and mobile broadband deals.
If you really want to hone in on a bargain here are the most popular internet deals in each category.
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#1
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Exetel
Family nbn100/20
$65.99/mth
Min. cost $65.99
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#2
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SpinTel
Editor's Pick
NBN Unlimited Premium 100
$65/mth
Min. cost $65
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#3
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TPG
nbn Home Fast Unlimited Plan
$79.99/mth
Min. cost $79.99
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#4
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Dodo
nbn100 Unlimited Plan
$73.90/mth
Min. cost $73.90
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#5
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Tangerine Telecom
Speedy NBN
$65.90/mth
Min. cost $65.90
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#1
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TPG
Editor's Pick
Home Wireless Broadband
$44.99/mth
Min. cost $44.99
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#2
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iiNet
Home Wireless Broadband
$49.99/mth
Min. cost $49.99
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#3
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Kogan Internet
4G Home Internet Plan
$149.70
Link not supplied
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#4
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Vodafone
4G Home Internet Unlimited
$50/mth
Min. cost $50
Link not supplied
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#1
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iiNet
5G Home Broadband Plus
$49.99/mth
Min. cost $49.99
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#2
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TPG
5G Home Broadband Plus
$49.99/mth
Min. cost $49.99
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#3
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Optus
Editor's Pick
Optus Plus Entertainer Superfast 5G
$89/mth
Min. cost $89
Link not supplied
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#4
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SpinTel
5G Unlimited Wireless Broadband (50Mbit)
$49/mth
Min. cost $74
Link not supplied
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#5
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Vodafone
5G Home Internet Plus Plan
$55/mth
Min. cost $55
Link not supplied
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#1
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Telstra
Upfront Data Plan Small
$25/mth
Min. cost $25
Link not supplied
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#2
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Vodafone
Editor's Pick
Small Data SIM Only Plan
$20/mth
Min. cost $20
Link not supplied
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Award-winning internet providers
WhistleOut awards the best internet service providers each year in a whole host of categories. You can see some of this year's award winners below.
Internet Provider Of The Year: Tangerine
The 'juiciest' NBN provider in Australia, Tangerine cleaned up in the 2024 WhistleOut awards including winning the coveted top spot of internet provider of the year for the third year in a row. Competitive pricing and reliable value are key components of Tangerine's offering, which is all that many people want, making Tangerine a deserved back-to-back winner of the WhistleOut's Internet Provider of the Year award.
Best Unlimited NBN Provider: Tangerine
2024 marks the fifth year in a row Tangerine took home the best unlimited NBN provider award. It simply can't be beat on affordability with its great value plans.
Best Premium NBN Provider: Dodo
Dodo's NBN 100 plans have plenty of value with no fuss. This put it ahead of the competition and has cemented its second win as the best premium NBN provider.
Best Fixed Wireless NBN Provider: Tangerine
Tangerine has now taken home the award for best fixed wireless NBN for five years in a row. It's a testament to the smaller provider's consistent delivery of excellent internet services.
Best Satellite NBN Provider: SkyMesh
SkyMesh is without a doubt the number one internet service in regional and rural Australia having taken out this award six years in a row now.
Internet plan terms glossary
Your home internet connection goes by many names. The terms internet, broadband, nbn® and WiFi get thrown around a lot and generally, everyone understands what you mean if you use them interchangeably. Although we get what you're saying, each of these words means something different.
- Internet
- The internet is a global computer network that connects computer systems across the world using
a standardised system of communication protocols.
- Broadband
- Broadband is an “always on” method of data transmission which utilises DSL, fibre-optics, cable
or satellite to send a large number of messages to be communicated simultaneously. The most
common form of internet access.
- NBN
- The Australian National Broadband Network (NBN) is a universal broadband network used across the
country.
- Home wireless
- Home wireless internet plans are those that utilise mobile networks to provide an internet
connection for a home or bisiness.
- WiFi
- WiFi is a wireless protocol which allows you to wirelessly connect devices to a local internet network.
If the internet is what you see when you browse on your computer, then broadband or NBN is the technology that physically connects your home to the internet. WiFi is the technology that connects the devices in your home to your broadband or NBN. Be aware that while you can buy a broadband or NBN plan, there is no such thing as a WiFi plan. To get WiFi in your home, you need a broadband or NBN plan, and a modem-router that will generate your home WiFi network.
Internet plan FAQs
What is the cheapest unlimited internet plan?
The cheapest unlimited internet plan changes often but thankfully nowadays most internet plans come with unlimited data. This means you don't have to deal with speed throttling, or any nasty surprises tagged onto your bill at the end of the month. Stream, download, browse and game to your heart's content.
What is the best internet plan for my house?
The best internet plan for your house is dependent on a few considerations, but the most important of these is how many people live in your home and what typical evening speed do you need to keep everyone online without experiencing slower speeds.
Internet speeds are a shared commodity within a household. Every person and every device connected to the network will take up some of the total available bandwidth. This means that the more people in the house, the faster your NBN plan should be in order to keep everyone happy. Browsing the internet, social media, streaming music, and sending emails won't take up too much capacity on your home network, but things like online gaming, video conferencing, and 4K movie streaming can quickly sap your speed.
Who is the cheapest home internet provider?
The cheapest home internet provider changes week to week as our data analysts discover new NBN deals and offers.
Finding the cheapest NBN plan is exactly the sort of thing the WhistleOut search engine was designed for, and to make it even easier to uncover the latest bargains we've put together our guide to the cheapest NBN plans with options across all speeds to cover all budgets.
Examples of NBN providers who tend to offer the cheapest prices include:
Is 50 Mbps a good internet speed?
Yes, 50Mbps is a good internet speed for lots of people, although it's certainly not the fastest. NBN Standard plans, offering speeds up to 50Mbps are one of the most popular NBN plan choices in Australia. But is it fast enough to do what you need to do online?
The important thing to remember is that 50Mbps is the capacity of your connection, and everything you do online needs to share in the total bandwidth. If you have a bigger family or are using the internet for lots of tasks simultaneously we would recommend considering a faster internet plan.
Who is the best internet provider?
There is no one one-size-fits-all internet provider who is best for everyone. It comes down to what part of your internet service is most important to you. For many Aussie families, the most important factor in the decision is price, and there are plenty of cheap NBN plans to choose from.
For others, considerations like customer service, the quality of the included modem, value for money and bonus features and perks, all play a significant role in choosing their favoured supplier. We've put together a guide to the best NBN providers to help break down some of these factors and highlight providers who specialise in these areas.
What is the best internet plan for Netflix?
Streaming video is the main drain on home internet connections, but thanks to compression upgrades from services like Netflix, you don't need the fastest broadband plan in order to stream seamlessly.
According to data from the ACCC, most Australian NBN providers deliver typical evening speeds fast enough to stream 2 concurrent HD Netflix streams on an NBN 50 plan.
Home Wireless and Mobile Broadband options are becoming more prevalent and can theoretically reach speeds of 1Gbps - that's a lot of Netflix streams at once. 5G mobile broadband is available through major internet providers, with the networks boasting speeds of up 900Mbps in our testing. Even 4G mobile broadband connections typically deliver speeds of 50Mbps, but this depends on the coverage in your area that could vary.
How do I switch internet providers?
Switching internet plans may seem like a daunting, time-consuming task, and in days gone this was true. These days, switching to a new internet plan should as simple as switching to a new mobile phone plan - which is to say, it should be fast, seamless and stress-free.
Follow our step-by-step guide to switching internet plans.
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Meet our internet plan experts
Alex Choros
Alex Choros is the Managing Editor of WhistleOut Australia and an award-winning journalist. He's been writing about consumer technology for over a decade and is an expert on the Australian telco sector, to the point where he knows far too many phone and internet plans by heart. In addition to leading the WhistleOut editorial team, Alex is responsible for ruining the office Sonos with his troubled taste in music.
Throughout his career as a journalist, Alex has covered international trade shows, spent three years co-hosting a tech show on community radio, and was awarded a highly commended in the Best Reviewer category of the 2018 IT Journalism awards and the 2021 IT Journalism awards. His work contributed to WhistleOut Australia winning the Best Consumer Technology Coverage award in the 2023 IT Journalism Awards.
He has regularly contributed to Gizmodo and Lifehacker, and he often pops up on 2GB and the Money Magazine podcast to talk telco. On weekends, you'll find Alex at a wine bar, on a hike, or in the middle of a mosh pit.
Alex Choros - Managing Editor + Group Reviews Editor | Twitter | Instagram | Threads
Christie Graham
Christie Graham is a tech industry expert and former head copywriter for Harvey Norman's Computers and Tech category. She won a national Newscorp writing competition to review TV shows on Binge, and keeps busy juggling her many hobbies including baking, painting, archery, stargazing, tending to her chickens, training her Border Collie, expanding her Harry Potter replica collection, and making lists (much like this one).
Christie Graham - Digital Content Editor
Dylan Crismale
Dylan Crismale has been writing for over six years working across a variety of Australian publications. He previously worked as a writer at Finder covering energy, internet and mobile plans, and is passionate about finding the best deals to save people money. When he's not behind a desk Dylan loves drawing, working out, and spending time with friends and family.
Dylan Crismale - Digital Content Editor
Alex Angove-Plumb
Alex Angove-Plumb has been in the tech publishing industry since 2010, putting him only a couple of years away from the title of Grizzled Ancient in his chosen profession. He was an original WhistleOut-er before running NBN Co's corporate blog for two years, then moving on to a lengthy stint at CHOICE. Now he's come home to act as a Digital Content Editor.
Over his career, Alex has learned more about phones, telcos, and the NBN than he'd like to admit, and is happy to put his expertise to good use by helping our readers navigate the often-confusing morass of buzzwords that tech marketing can throw your way.
When not shaking his fist at kids these days, you might find Alex tinkering about the house doing arguably destructive DIY, messing with one or both of his cats, or trying just-one-more-run in whatever roguelite he's recently become obsessed with.
Alex Angove-Plumb - Digital Content Editor
Joseph Hanlon
Joe Hanlon has been immersed in mobile phones, plans and the internet for well over a decade, having written for publications like CNET, Tech Radar, Gizmodo, and Lifehacker. He steers the editorial ship and makes sure that we are always serving up the most useful guides and recommendations. If you ever bump into Joe on the street, don't be afraid to ask for a phone recommendation. It's embarrassing how much he enjoys talking about this stuff. He also loves listening to podcasts, so feel free to email Joe with recommendations.
Joseph Hanlon - Editorial Director | Twitter