NBN price increase: Why your internet bill could rise in July

Another household bill spike is on the horizon, with NBN Co set to change its wholesale pricing from July 1.

The network operator confirmed in early May that it plans to raise average prices on its most popular speed tiers on fixed-line plans. While some plans on the entry-level NBN 12 speed will remain unchanged, all other speeds will see a forecasted increase of between $0.90 and $1.71 per month.

NBN Co said the move was part of its annual pricing review and is in line with the Special Access Undertaking, which sets pricing rules and was approved by regulators in 2023.

“We recognise that customers expect value, choice, and transparency,” Anna Perrin, Chief Customer Officer at NBN Co, said.

“Changes to our wholesale prices are always carefully considered to ensure we continue delivering value to homes and businesses across Australia, while investing in a network that will help meet Australia’s growing digital demands.”

What does a wholesale NBN price change mean for my NBN bill?

‘Wholesale prices’ refer to the costs that internet service providers pay to access the NBN network, so these aren’t the final prices customers will pay each month for their broadband plan. However, providers use these wholesale costs to determine how much to charge for residential NBN plans — so a wholesale price rise will inevitably be passed on to customers.

NBN Co is predicting a maximum monthly increase of $1.71 for its wholesale prices, but this doesn’t mean that NBN providers actually adjust their own prices by the same amount. General operating costs and Consumer Price Index (CPI) increases will most likely be factored in, so actual price changes may be significantly higher.

Back in March, TPG Telecom upped NBN prices on selected TPG, Vodafone and iiNet plans by between $2 and $9 per month, attributing the move to ‘a number of factors’ including wholesale price changes.

More recently, Superloop and Exetel raised NBN prices from May 2 for new customers, with existing users set to pay more beginning June. Superloop customers are now paying up to $14 more per month (on the popular NBN 100 speed tier), while Exetel’s plans have increased by up to $10 monthly (again for NBN 100).

Low-cost NBN provider Tangerine has also flagged upcoming price changes, with selected plans to increase by up to $3 per month from May 16.

While there’s no guarantee that every telco will hike monthly prices by as much $10 to $15, it’s certainly possible that higher speeds with larger wholesale price increases will end up costing customers more. Currently, standard prices begin at around $80 per month for NBN 100, $90 for NBN 250, and $100 for NBN 1000, not including any discounts or promotions.

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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.

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Should I change my NBN plan before July 1?

There’s no guarantee that every NBN provider will immediately change prices beginning July, but it’s likely that the wholesale price rise will eventually be reflected in your plan’s monthly cost. It’s also very possible many more providers will follow in Superloop, Exetel, Tangerine and TPG Telecom’s footsteps and make price adjustments ahead of time.

If you’re keen to lock in a good price now, many telcos are offering introductory deals for new customers that will apply for your first four, six or even 12 months. Some of the internet deals currently available include:

• Flip: Save up to $18 per month for four months
• iiNet: Save up to $15 per month for six months
• Optus: Save up to $30 per month for six months
• Southern Phone: Save up to $20 per month for 12 months
• Telstra: Save up to $25 per month for six months
• TPG: Save up to $30 per month for six months

Switching at the right time can save you $100 or more on the usual price of your plan, but make sure you’re aware of the standard prices and when your discount expires. Switchers should also remember that any standard prices advertised today may change before or after July 1, as telcos pass on NBN Co’s wholesale price increases.

Do I have to stay on an NBN plan?

Although the NBN is the most widely-used broadband network in Australia, it’s not your only option for high-speed internet. Depending on were you live, you may have access to non-NBN fibre networks, like OptiComm or GigaComm, or fast 4G and 5G home internet.

5G home internet is an increasingly popular NBN alternative, offering comparable speeds and generally cheaper pricing. If you’re in an area with good 5G coverage from Telstra, Optus or Vodafone’s networks, a 5G internet plan could be worth looking into — prices begin at just under $60 per month for download speeds up to 50 megabits per second.