What are the best internet deals?

It’s probably fair to say that internet in Australia is lacking by global standards, and compared with other countries pretty expensive for what you get. In this sense, it’s reasonable to assume that people want to get the best deals on their internet wherever possible.

Luckily, month to month you can expect at least a handful of service providers to sweeten the deal on what they already offer and throw in things like free activation, free modems, discounts and so on. Canstar Blue explores some of the more noteworthy internet deals currently available, as well as what you’ll need to keep in mind if shopping around.

Internet Deals and Cheap Internet Plans – a quick glance

This page lists cheap internet plans from Australia’s biggest providers, but if you’re in a hurry and just want to see a quick comparison of awesome internet deals, the following table shows selected published offers from several providers listed on this page.

Best Internet Deals January 2022

Whatever your speed and plan needs, there’s some cheap NBN plans and deals on offer if you’re serious about comparing providers. If you go hunting, you’ll probably realise that some of the more noteworthy deals are found with small NBN providers you may not have heard of, so it pays to do a bit of digging and potentially move away from the bigger providers.

You can conduct this research yourself using the NBN plan comparison tool or skip straight to what we’ve determined, using our Value Rank metric, to be the best NBN plans in Australia right now. However, if price is your main consideration, Canstar Blue are also up-to-date with what the cheapest NBN plans on the market are too.

Further down the page we’ll go into more detail of some of these deals and discounts on offer from some of Australia’s most-popular NBN providers. If you want a quick summary of some great offers right now on a range of NBN plans, these are the top 5 best internet deals for January 2022:

 

Provider	NBN Plan	NBN Speed	Deal
Flip	$64.90 Family Plan	NBN 50	$10.90 discount ($54 per month) for first 6 months ($64.90 ongoing)
Tangerine	$69.90 XL Speed Boost	NBN 50	$15 discount ($54.90 per month) for first 6 months ($69.90 ongoing)
Superloop	$69.95 Unlimited Standard Plus 50/20	NBN 50	$15 discount ($54.95 per month) for first 6 months ($69.95 ongoing)
Internode	$79.99 NBN Gold Unlimited	NBN 50	$20 discount ($59.99 per month) for first 6 months ($79.99 ongoing)
Exetel	$75 Extra-Value NBN Unlimited	NBN 50	$10 discount ($65 per month) for first 12 months ($75 ongoing)

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 a cheap internet plan, there is a lot to consider, not just which provider is offering the best deal or discount. Let’s take a look at what great internet deals are currently on offer from NBN providers – hit the links below to see what your preferred carrier is offering:

• Superloop
• Telstra
• Optus
• iiNet
• TPG
• Aussie Broadband
• Internode
• Vodafone
• Southern Phone
• Tangerine
• Flip
• Dodo
• Kogan
• iPrimus
• MyRepublic
• Exetel

Superloop Internet Deals

If you’re looking for some straightforward NBN plans without the hassle, Superloop has a simple suite of plans across a range of speed tiers. While you’ll be able to pick up plans with the more popular NBN speeds — NBN 25, 50 and 100 (both 100/20 and 100/40) — Superloop is also one of the few providers offering plans on the faster speed tiers (NBN 250 and NBN 1000).

Currently you score some pretty generous discounts for your first six months if you sign up to any of the main plans with unlimited data. You’ll pay $54.95 per month for NBN 25 (which reverts back to $59.95 per month after those first six months), for NBN 50 you’ll pay $59.95 per month (which reverts back to $69.95 per month after your first six months), for NBN 100/20 speeds you’ll pay $69.95 per month (reverting to $89.95 per month after the first six months) and for NBN 100/40 speeds, you’ll pay $79.95 per month (reverting back to $98.95 per month after the first six months).

If you want super-fast NBN speeds, the NBN 250 plan is discounted to $99.95 per month (reverts back to $119.95 per month after the first six months) and NBN 1000 is $119.95 per month (reverts back to $139.95 per month after the first six months). Terms apply, these offers expire March 31, 2022, however these offers may be withdrawn at any time.

Telstra Internet Deals

Telstra offers a simple selection of NBN plans with NBN options across three speed tiers, starting at $80 per month for NBN 25 speeds and unlimited data. If you’re looking for something faster, NBN 50 is $95 per month, with the option to add on extras such as Telstra TV, Foxtel Now and BINGE. The NBN 100 plan comes in at $110 per month, however, this is only available to customers with FFTP, FTTC and HFC connections, and selected FTTN and FTTB users. Eligible customers can also upgrade to NBN 250 or NBN 1000 for $140 per month and $180 per month respectively.

Telstra’s NBN plans also include unlimited calls to standard local, national and mobile numbers. Customers will need to buy the $216 Telstra Smart Modem Gen 2 for easy plug-and-play connectivity, but they will also receive access to Telstra’s Broadband Protect to guard against any viruses and online threats, and access to the free Telstra Air Wi-Fi network across Australia.

If you love video streaming, you’ll also get three months of BINGE for free when you sign up to an eligible Telstra NBN plan. You might also be able to score extra months for free if you’re a Telstra Plus rewards member. This offer is available until withdrawn. Terms apply.

Optus Internet Deals

Update 6/8/21: Optus’ Internet Gamer plans are currently unavailable. However, customers can still sign up for a standard Optus NBN plan, and add Game Path for $10 per month.

Optus offers unlimited data on all NBN plans, with both Standard Plus (NBN 50) and Premium (NBN 100/20) speeds available on month-to-month plans. Customers can choose from its NBN-only plans with no added extras, or gaming and family packages with added extras such as WiFi boosters and gaming modems.

Plans include a $252 modem cost, but modem fees are waived if you remain connected for 36 months, while Internet Gamer plans include a $504 modem, with fees waived if you stay connected for 36 months. An additional $216 WiFi Booster charge is added to the Internet Ultimate plans, however this cost is covered by Optus if you stay connected over 36 months. All plans are offered on a no-contract basis, and phone lines and calls are optional.

Currently, new customers can score a six-month discount on selected plans. Optus’ Internet Everyday plan on the NBN 100 tier, Internet Gamer 100, and both NBN 50 and NBN 100 Family Internet Ultimate plans are available with a $10 per month discount for your first six months. This offer does not currently list an expiry date, but the offer may be withdrawn at any time, terms apply.

iiNet Internet Deals

iiNet has long won Australia over with its customer service and competitively priced internet plans. iiNet has released a deal that includes Fetch TV packages at no extra cost, but how big of a bonus you get depends on your internet plan.

The most common included bonus is a discount on your monthly fees for the first six or 12 months of your plan. Sometimes these deals are offered on more than one plan, and are typically offered on the faster NBN speed plans.

Currently, iiNet is cutting $10 off the monthly price of its NBN 100 plan for new customers for the first 12 months. This brings the $99.99 price down to $89.99, saving you $120 in your first year. This offer is available until withdrawn. Discounts on the first six months of NBN 250 and NBN 1000 plans are also on offer, terms apply.

iiNet is also offering discounts on Fetch entertainment add ons as an optional offer, where you’ll pay $0 for the first 24 months, and then $5 per month ongoing. This only applies to the standard Fetch subscription with a Fetch Mini box, and does not include additional channel packs or upgrades to the Fetch Mighty box. Terms apply.

TPG Internet Deals

TPG offers NBN plans on both month-to-month and six-month contracts. While a free Wi-Fi modem now comes as standard with TPG plans, the six-month contract waives your $99.95 setup fee. You can also waive the setup fee by signing up on the month-to-month plan with a BYO modem. NBN speed tiers available from TPG include NBN 12, NBN 25, NBN 50 and NBN 100.

Currently, new customers can score a $10 discount on the TPG’S NBN 100 plan for their first six months, on both month-to-month and six-month contracts. This brings the plan price down to $79.99 per month.

Aussie Broadband Internet Deals

Aussie Broadband frequently tops speed tests for its fast, industry-leading NBN. Its premium NBN 100 plan lists a typical evening speed of 86Mbps; currently, this is faster than typical evening speeds cited by other major providers.

Customers may also appreciate Aussie Broadband’s range of plan add-ons and options, commitment to customer service, and simple, no lock-in plan structure. With no set-up or exit fees on month-to-month plans, no data overage charges, and the option to bring your own modem, the company’s NBN plans are flexible and bill-shock free.

Internode Internet Deals

Internode is a direct subsidiary of its bigger brother iiNet. Internode was one of the originators of ADSL2+ internet, and now features as a top telco for NBN. Unlimited data starts at about $69.99 a month, and NBN 12, NBN 50 and NBN 100 speed tiers are available (labelled ‘Bronze’, ‘Gold’, and ‘Platinum’ respectively). Plans are available on a month-to-month or six-month contract, with optional modems from $59.95 upfront.

Currently, you can score a $20 monthly discount on Internode’s Gold NBN 50 plan. The telco is offering the unlimited data plan for $59.99 per month for six months on a six-month contract. After your first six months is up, pricing will then revert to the standard $79.99 per month. Terms apply. Offer available until withdrawn.

Internode is also throwing in a $10 price cut for new NBN 100 customers, lowering plan fees to $89.99 per month for your first 12 months. This discount is for your first 12 months, after which prices will revert back to $99.99 per month. Terms apply, offer available until withdrawn.

Vodafone Internet Deals

As the last of the ‘Big 3’ telco networks in Australia to offer internet plans, Vodafone has come out racing with it’s NBN plans. Unlimited data on NBN 25 is just $75 per month with no lock-in contract. For new customers who already have a postpaid Vodafone mobile plan, there are periodical discounts and bonus offers that apply if you bundle both internet and mobile plans.

Vodafone’s plans are month-to-month, with an $180 upfront for the Wi-Fi hub. Every month you stay on, you get a $5 rebate on your plan; this means that over 36 months, you pay $0 for the Wi-Fi hub. Existing eligible mobile customers may also receive monthly discounts by bundling with Vodafone’s Essential +NBN or Premium NBN plan (ranging from 5% to 20%).

Southern Phone Internet Deals

Southern Phone is a telco that gives back to rural and regional councils. It also has a suite of very competitive mobile plans, and some competitive NBN plans as well. NBN plans are available on Standard, Standard Plus, Premium, and Superfast speed tiers, with prices beginning from $65 per month for unlimited data at NBN 25 speeds. All plans are available contract-free and month-to-month, and compatible modems are also available from $99.

Tangerine Internet Deals

Tangerine Telecom offers NBN plans on three speed tiers: Standard, Standard Plus, and Premium. All plans are month-to-month and feature unlimited data, with no setup costs besides an optional $89.90 modem fee. Tangerine’s prices are already competitive, but the telco is currently offering a $15 monthly discount on your plan for the first six months.

This means you can get Standard speeds from $44.90 per month, Standard Plus for a near-unbeatable $54.90 per month, and Premium for a low $74.90. After six months, prices revert back to standard monthly costs.

Dodo Internet Deals

Dodo has been around for a while and was previously known as the ‘internet that flies’. Now, it also has some really competitive NBN deals across three popular speed tiers. Dodo offers plans with unlimited data starting at $65 a month for NBN 25 speeds. NBN 100 is available for $85 per month, however be aware that not all areas or connections will have access to this plan.

All of Dodo’s plans are offered month-to-month with no lock-contract, with no setup fees (unless you add an optional $88 modem). Dodo also provides Fetch TV deals from an extra $25 a month on its plans.

Kogan Internet Deals

Online retailer Kogan has made moves into the telco space, now offering a range of NBN plans on the Standard, Standard Plus, and Premium Evening Speed tiers. All plans are available on a month-to-month basis, with the option of bringing your modem or purchasing a pre-configured device for $69 upfront.

Currently, new customers can save from $36 up to $60 on Kogan’s Bronze, Silver and Gold unlimited plans. For NBN 25, you’ll save $6 per month for the first six months, for NBN 50, you’ll save $8 per month for your first six months, and on NBN 100, you’ll save $10 per month for your first six months. Offer available until withdrawn. Terms apply.

Flip Internet Deals

Flip has the notable reputation of having some of the cheapest unlimited NBN deals across three speed tiers. For under $50 per month, you can get unlimited data on Flip’s NBN 12 plan. For NBN 25, you’ll pay $54.90; for NBN 50 plans, you’ll pay $64.90 per month; and for fast NBN 100 speeds, you’ll pay from $79.90 per month. All Flip plans are available on a month-to-month basis.

Finally, Flip allows you to add-on international TV packs from about $12.95 a month, offering channels from a variety of countries across Europe and South America. So if you’ve ever wanted to watch Macedonian TV, Flip could be a great pathway into getting cultured.

Currently, you can save $10.90 per month on all four Flip NBN plans, for the first six months of your plan. This means for the first six months, you’ll pay $34 per month for NBN 12, $44 per month for NBN 25, $54 per month for NBN 50 and $69 per month for NBN 100.

iPrimus Internet Deals

As part of the Vocus Communications group, iPrimus offers some pretty competitive plans over an ADSL2+ or NBN connection types, with NBN 25, NBN 50 and NBN 100 plans available month-to-month.

iPrimus offers unlimited data from $70 a month on NBN 25 plans, with an included modem and the option to add Fetch TV to plans from an extra $10 per month. You can also upgrade to ultra-fast NBN 250 from $135 per month for unlimited data, provided you have a compatible connection.

MyRepublic Internet Deals

MyRepublic caused a stir when launched in Australia in 2016, and since then has been providing some pretty competitive, unlimited data NBN deals on NBN 50 and NBN 100 speeds. MyRepublic offers these plans with the option of an offered modem or the ability to BYO modem. The MyRepublic modem costs $5 per month over 24 months, and if you leave your MyRepublic plan before the end of the repayment period, you’ll need to pay out the device in full. Terms apply.

MyRepublic also offers several ‘Gamer’ internet plans, with static IP addresses and other perks to enhance the at-home gaming experience.

New customers can currently score an introductory discount on MyRepublic’s fast NBN 50, NBN 100, NBN 250 and NBN 1000 plans for their first six months. NBN 1000 has been reduced to $105 per month (normally $135 per month), NBN 250 also to $95 monthly (normally $115),  NBN 100/20 to $70 per month (down from $95) and NBN 50/20 down to $65 per month (down from $75). NBN 100/40 is also available on the same deal, down to $95 per month ($105 after six months). All five deals are available for a limited time only, terms apply.

Exetel Internet Deals

On Exetel’s NBN plans, customers stand to receive unlimited VoIP home phone calls for only $10 a month. Prices for Exetel NBN start at $60 for unlimited of data on NBN 12 speeds and goes up to $95 for unlimited data on NBN 100 speeds.

All plans are available month-to-month with no setup fees, and an optional modem is available for free if you stay connected for more than six months – if you cancel within six months, the modem will cost you $79.

Exetel is currently offering a six-month introductory discount across all NBN plans for new customers. Right now, you can save $10 per month on Exetel’s Basic, Everyday, and Extra-Value NBN plans for your first six months, $15 per month on Family and Power Home NBN plans for six months, and $20 per month on Superfast and Lightspeed plans for six months, terms apply.

How to find a cheap internet plan

When you’re looking for cheap internet plan, you’ll most likely find discounts on your plan fees to be the most common deal on offer, but entertainment inclusions are also common, which includes internet deals with TV inclusions such as Fetch. Often, entertainment packs are additional cost burdens when signing up to a new plan – some to the tune of $10 or more per month. If you’re after a new plan but concerned about the upfront cost, choosing a provider offering cheap internet plans or discounts on entertainment may be the way to go. Discounts on your plan fees or other costs like modems and activation are common deals on offer, but you’ll have to keep in mind when taking advantage of these cheap internet plans that:

• Discounts may only be available for the first few months of a plan — look at the non-discounted plan price before signing up
• More notable deals are often only found on 12 or 24-month contract plans
• Other providers offer free set-up and free modems as standard, so these deals may not be as good as they sound

All in all, while these deals sound great, there are sometimes a number of hoops to jump through.

What is the best internet deal for me?

When you’re looking for the best internet deal for you, it’s important to remember that the cheapest deal isn’t always the best plan for your needs. There are many things you need to consider when comparing NBN plans including:

• Price — What price range is within your budget?
• Speed tier — Which speed will suit your household best?
• Connection type — What NBN connection do you have in your home and which speeds are available on that connection type?
• Data — Do you need unlimited data on your plan?
• Provider — Does your provider of choice off the plan you want in your area?
• Entertainment Extras — Do you want bundled inclusions such as Fetch or other TV added on?

This should help you understand what the best NBN plan is going to be for you. Once you know what you want, you can compare NBN plans from a range of providers. Our comparison tool at the top of this page can help you filter providers based on price, speed tier, inclusions and more. This should give you a good idea of what options are available to you. It’s free to use and quick to compare a wide range of plans from many of Australia’s top providers.

If you’re interested in what other Aussies have to say about some of Australia’s top NBN providers, you can check out our NBN Providers Most Satisfied Customers award, where NBN providers are rated based on results from our customer satisfaction survey which rates NBN providers on: speed and reliability, customer service, value for money, ease of setup, bill and cost clarity, and overall satisfaction.

When you’ve compared internet plans from a range of providers, it should help you not only understand what plans are out there, but help you to find the best internet deal for your needs.

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