Month to month you can expect at least a handful of internet providers to sweeten the deal and throw in things like free modems, discounts and more. Our Canstar Blue telco experts explore some of the more noteworthy internet deals currently available, as well as what you’ll need to keep in mind if shopping around.
Whatever your speed and plan needs, there’s some cheap NBN plans and deals on offer if you’re serious about comparing providers. You can compare plans yourself using our NBN plan comparison tool. However, if you’re after a good deal on an NBN plan, we take a look at some of the deals and discounts on offer from some of Australia’s most-popular NBN providers.
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1 Month Contract (1 month min. cost $63.90) Typical evening speed of 50Mbps
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1 Month Contract (1 month min. cost $69) Typical evening speed of 98Mbps
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Unlimited Home Standard (NBN 50) Plans
The following table shows a selection of published unlimited NBN 50 plans on Canstar Blue’s database, listed in order of standard monthly cost (excluding discounts), from the lowest to highest, and then by alphabetical order of provider. Use our comparison tool above to see plans from a range of other providers. This is a selection of products with links to referral partners.
Unlimited Home Fast (NBN 100) Plans
The table below shows a selection of published unlimited NBN 100 plans on Canstar Blue’s database, listed in order of monthly cost, from the lowest to highest, and then by alphabetical order of provider. Use our comparison tool to see plans from a range of other providers. This is a selection of products with links to referral partners.
Best Internet Deals — December 2024
If you want a quick summary of some great offers right now on a range of NBN plans, these are some of the best internet deals for December 2024:
- Deal 1: Flip NBN four-month discounts
- Deal 2: Dodo NBN 50 12-month discount
- Deal 3: Tangerine NBN 50 six-month discount
- Deal 4: Mate six month NBN 100 discounts
- Deal 5: Exetel six-month NBN discounts
Last updated December 2024.
If you’re shopping around for a great internet deal, some internet service providers might include offers like discounts on your plan fees for a limited time, $0 activation fees, included modems or free entertainment add-ons. However. when you’re shopping around for an internet plan, there is a lot to consider, not just which provider is offering the best deal or discount.
1. Flip NBN four-month discount
Flip is offering four-month discounts on your plan fees across the whole range of NBN plans from NBN 12 speeds up to NBN 250 speeds. With these discounts, the NBN 25 plan is reduced to the same discounted price as the NBN 12 plan, so you can get faster speeds for the same discounted price over your first four months. These offers are available until December 31, 2024, terms apply.
What’s good about this deal:
- Discount on the NBN 25 plan brings the cost down to the same discounted price as NBN 12
- Discounts on plan fees over the first four months
What to look out for:
- Discount over four months, other providers offer discounts over six months or more
The following table shows all of Flip’s BYO NBN plans. Use our comparison tool to see plans from a range of other providers. This is a selection of products with links to referral partners.
2. Dodo NBN 50 — 12-month discounts
Dodo frequently offers deals on its range of internet (and phone) plans from time to time. If you’re looking to an NBN 50 plan (otherwise known as the Standard plan), you can score a $20 discount each month over 12 months (pay $63.90 per month, then $83.90 ongoing after 12 months). Dodo is also offering these 12-month discounts on all of its other NBN plans except its cheapest plan. This offers ends January 28, 2025, terms apply.
What’s good about this deal:
- Discount over 12 months
- Available on almost all plans, including the most popular speed tier (NBN 50)
- $240 in savings in total over 12 months
What to look out for:
- You’ll need to stay connected with Dodo for 12 months to take full advantage of the savings
- Discount not available on slowest speed tier
The following table shows Dodo’s NBN 50 BYO and modem bundled plans. Use our comparison tool to see plans from a range of other providers. This is a selection of products with links to referral partners.
3. Tangerine NBN 50 six-month discount
One of the NBN providers offering discounts on an ongoing basis is Tangerine. You can pick up the NBN 50 plan for $62.90 per month for the first six months, then $82.90 per month ongoing, with a total of $120 over those six months. This offer is available until withdrawn, terms apply.
What’s good about this deal:
- Save $20 on your plan fees each month
- Standard plan pricing for NBN 50 still a good price
- $0 setup fees
What to look out for:
- Some providers offer cheaper standard price
- No entertainment extras on offer
The following table shows Tangerine’s NBN 50 BYO and modem bundled plans. Use our comparison tool to see plans from a range of other providers. This is a selection of products with links to referral partners.
4. Mate NBN 100 discounts
If you’re looking for a fast NBN 100 plan, Mate is offering $30 off per month over the first six months on both NBN 100/20 and NBN 100/40 plan fees, with a saving of $180 off in total when you use the code MATE30 at the checkout. You’ll pay $60 per month for the first six months, then $90 per month ongoing for NBN 100/20 and $70 per month for the first six months, then $100 per month ongoing for NBN 100/40. This offer is available until withdrawn, terms apply. This offer is available until December 31, 2024, terms apply.
What’s good about this deal:
- $30 discount is over six months, saving $180 in total
- Discounted price brings both NBN 100 plans down to a much cheaper price over six months
What to look out for:
- Need to use a discount code at the checkout
The following table shows Mate’s NBN 100 BYO plans. Use our comparison tool to see plans from a range of other providers. This is a selection of products with links to referral partners.
5. Exetel six-month discounts
Exetel is offering discounts on its full range of NBN plans for the first six months, with up to $114 off on offer over those six months. For NBN 25, you’ll save $13 off your plan fees each month for the first six months (save $78 in total), for NBN 50, NBN 100/20 and NBN 100/40, you’ll save $19 off per month for the first six months (save $114 in total), while you’ll save $18 off per month for the first six months on the NBN 250 plan (save $108 in total). These offers are part of Exetel’s Black Friday offer which is available until January 8, 2025, terms apply.
What’s good about this deal:
- Discounted prices rather cheap for the speed tier
- Offers run over six months
What to look out for:
- Discount on NBN 25 plan smaller than the discounts on the other speed tiers
The following table shows all published Exetel BYO modem plans. Use our comparison tool to see plans from a range of other providers. This is a selection of products with links to referral partners.
How do we pick the best internet deals?
Our editorial team examines deals currently on offer from some of Australia’s most popular providers and evaluates these offers on a range of factors including price, discounts/extras on offer and other determining factors.
There are many offers available from providers at any given time, and the best deal or offer is going to be different from person to person, depending on your household internet needs. Keep in mind that there are close to 200 NBN providers offering plans, so there are plenty of options to choose from.
To find the best value NBN plans on offer, you can check out our expert guide on the best-value NBN plans, using our unique value rank methodology.
Other NBN plans and deals
If the above mentioned deals aren’t the right plan for you, there are plenty of other providers out there offering internet plans — and sometimes with deals. Before signing up to any plan, it’s worth comparing a range of internet plans and providers. If you’re looking to compare NBN plans, the below table shows a range of NBN plans across popular speed tiers. Simply switch between the tabs to compare plans on different speed tiers.
Unlimited NBN 100 Plans
The following table shows a selection of published unlimited NBN 100 plans on Canstar Blue’s database, listed in order of standard monthly cost, from the lowest to highest, and then by alphabetical order of provider. Use our comparison tool above to see plans from a range of other providers. This is a selection of products with links to referral partners.
Unlimited NBN 50 Plans
The following table shows a selection of published unlimited NBN 50 plans on Canstar Blue’s database, listed in order of standard monthly cost, from lowest to highest, and then by alphabetical order of provider. Use our comparison tool above to see plans from a range of other providers. This is a selection of products with links to referral partners.
Unlimited NBN 25 Plans
The following table shows a selection of published unlimited NBN 25 plans on Canstar Blue’s database, listed in order of standard monthly cost, from the lowest to highest, and then by alphabetical order of provider. Use our comparison tool above to see plans from a range of other providers. This is a selection of products with links to referral partners.
Unlimited NBN 12 Plans
The following table shows a selection of published unlimited NBN 12 plans on Canstar Blue’s database, listed in order of standard monthly cost, from the lowest to highest, and then by alphabetical order of provider. Use our comparison tool above to see plans from a range of other providers. This is a selection of products with links to referral partners.
How to choose a good internet deal
Whether you’re looking for a new plan or trying to save money with a discount on your home internet, switching to any plan, or the cheapest discount, isn’t the best way to choose your internet plan.
Internet discounts, deals and offers
Many internet providers, especially NBN providers, tend to offer deals and discounts as a way to entice people to switch over in what is a very crowded and competitive market. With close to 200 NBN providers to choose from, it’s no wonder that discounts prove to be one of the ways providers try to entice new customers to sign up.
It’s common in the NBN space to find discounts on your plan fees for a certain period of time, often the first six months or even the first 12 months that you’re signed up.
However, if you’re looking at any discount on your plan you’ll need to check how much you’ll be charged after the discount is over. After all, the discounted plan might be within your budget but the standard pricing could be too expensive. That’s why it’s important to compare a range of NBN plans, and make sure your plan choice is within your budget — you might find a plan with a cheaper standard price is better value for you than a plan with a limited time offer.
Some providers might also offer deals and discounts in the form of credit or have a catch to the deal, such as requiring you to stay connected for a certain period of time. This is often true for free add-on modems, in that you’ll need to stay connected for around 12 months or more or either return the modem or pay it off.
If you’re looking at a good internet deal, make sure to read the plan’s terms and conditions before signing up, and also check all the other plan information to make sure it’s right for you.
What to look for in an internet plan
When choosing the right internet plan for your household, you’ll want to consider a few things. This includes:
- Internet type (NBN, home wireless broadband, etc)
- Connection type (what NBN connection type do you have and which speeds are available to you)
- Speed (NBN speed tiers, 4G vs 5G wireless broadband, etc)
- Inclusions (unlimited data, modem, entertainment extras, etc)
- Cost
Once you’ve decided on what is going to suit your needs, you should compare plans from a range of providers to see what kind of value you can get for your money. While there are some well-known big name providers out there, there are also plenty of smaller providers to choose from, so going with a name you know might not give you the best internet plan for your needs. Taking the time to see what internet plans are out there could help save you money on your internet bill.
FAQs about internet plans and deals
When it comes to the cheapest NBN plans, you’ll find these plans will usually be on the NBN 12 and NBN 25 speed tiers. Unfortunately for most Aussies, these plans might not be fast enough for what you use the internet for as these speeds are best suited for smaller households and activities like web browsing, checking emails and in some cases, SD video streaming. If you want a faster speed, you can find the cheapest NBN 50 plans around the $60-$70 price mark, while NBN 100 can be found around $75-$85.
If you’re looking at other internet like home wireless broadband or mobile broadband, the cheapest deals will often only include 4G network access and might have limited data inclusions.
The fastest NBN plans currently available are plans on the NBN 1000 (or 1Gbps) speed tier. Keep in mind that only homes with certain NBN connection types are able to access faster NBN speed tiers.
If you’re looking for faster home wireless or mobile broadband, you’ll need to look into 5G home internet plans or 5G mobile broadband plans, as 5G is technically capable of reaching close to 1Gbps speeds (actual speed performance differs between telcos). These plans aren’t as commonly available as 4G home internet and depend on your home’s 5G mobile network coverage.
While there typically aren’t too many senior-specific internet plans around, seniors with low-internet needs and small households could find plans on the NBN 12 and NBN 25 speed tiers are fast enough to suit their needs.
Some providers might offer discounts for seniors or pensioner card holders, so it’s always worth looking around and comparing plans to see what’s on offer.
Families or households with three or more people and high internet usage needs (HD video streaming, online gaming and general web use) will find NBN 50 plans and above to be the best speeds to suit their needs. Homes with four or more people and where members of the household are streaming HD video simultaneously and playing online games, might find NBN 100 plans or above to be better suited, if that speed tier is available on your home’s NBN connection type.
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