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 – quick glance
This page lists internet plans from Australia’s biggest providers, but if you’re in a hurry and just want to see a quick selection of deals, the following table shows selected published offers from several providers on this page.
Unlimited Premium Evening Speed (NBN 100) Plans
The following table shows a selection of published unlimited Premium Evening Speed (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 a referral partner.
Unlimited Standard Plus Evening Speed (NBN 50) Plans
The following table shows a selection of published unlimited Standard Plus Evening Speed (NBN 50) 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 a referral partner.
Unlimited Standard Evening Speed (NBN 25) Plans
The following table shows a selection of published unlimited Standard Evening Speed (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 a referral partner.
Unlimited Basic Evening Speed (NBN 12) Plans
The following table shows a selection of published unlimited Basic Evening Speed (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 a referral partner.
Compare the Latest Internet Deals
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| Brand | Plan and Highlights | Data**/month | Speed Tier± | Cost^^/month | |||||
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+$164 modem (optional) | min. cost $243.00 over 1 month |
Unlimited | Standard Plus | $79.00 | Go To Site | ||||
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+$79 modem (optional) | min. cost $148.00 over 1 month |
Unlimited | Standard Plus | $69.00 | Go To Site | ||||
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Internet Deals February 2020
Whether you’ve got an NBN or ADSL connection, there are some great internet offers to be found out there. If you go hunting, you’ll probably realise that some of the more noteworthy deals are found with 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 expect $0 activation, included modems, discounted plans or other perks if you shop around, but there may be a few catches. Let’s see what the providers are doing – hit the links below to see what your preferred carrier is offering:
- Telstra
- iiNet
- MyRepublic
- TPG
- Aussie Broadband
- Internode
- Vodafone
- Southern Phone
- Start Broadband
- Flip
- Tangerine
- Optus
- Dodo
- iPrimus
- Exetel
- Sumo
- Mate Communicate
- Barefoot Telecom
- Foxtel Broadband
Telstra Internet Deals
Telstra has re-jigged and simplified its plan offerings lately. It has changed the price of its unlimited data plan to $90, with the option to add extras such as Telstra TV and Foxtel Now.
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.
Currently, Telstra is waiving the $99 new connection charge for customers who buy online. You can also score your first month of service free, saving you up to $90.
| Brand | Features | Max Data**/billing period | Advertised Cost^^/billing period | |
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min. cost $291 for first month |
500GB | $75 | Go To Site |
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min. cost $306 for first month |
Unlimited | $90 | Go To Site |
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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 available on six-month plans, which feature a Fetch Premium TV bundle plus one entertainment channel pack. This usually costs at least $5-$10 per month on top of your internet plan, so it makes for some solid savings; however, you will need to pay an upfront setup cost of $59.99.
| Brand | Features | Max Data**/billing period | Advertised Cost^^/billing period | |
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min. cost $69.99 over first month |
Unlimited | $69.99 | Go To Site |
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min. cost $74.99 over first month |
Unlimited | $74.99 | Go To Site |
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min. cost $99.99 over first month |
Unlimited | $99.99 | Go To Site |
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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 also offers several NBN 100 ‘Gamer’ internet plans, with static IP addresses and other perks to enhance the at-home gaming experience. .
If you commit to a 12-month Gamer Pro Premium plan, you can currently score a Sennheiser GSP 500 Gaming Headset for $1 plus shipping. This bonus offer is valued at $279, and is available through to 16 March, 2020 (or when stock runs out).
| Brand | Features | Max Data**/billing period | Advertised Cost^^/billing period | |
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min. cost $839 over 12 months |
Unlimited | $69 | Go To Site |
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min. cost $1,079 over 12 months |
Unlimited | $89 | Go To Site |
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min. cost $89 for first month |
Unlimited | $89 | Go To Site |
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min. cost $1,199 over 12 months |
Unlimited | $99 | Go To Site |
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TPG Internet Deals
TPG offers NBN plans on both month-to-month and 18-month contracts. Whilst a free Wi-Fi modem now comes as standard with every plan, the 18-month contract waives your $99.95 setup fee.
| Brand | Features | Max Data**/billing period | Advertised Cost^^/billing period | |
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min. cost $1,109.82 over 18 months |
Unlimited | $59.99 | Go To Site |
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min. cost $1,289.82 over 18 months |
Unlimited | $69.99 | Go To Site |
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min. cost $1,649.82 over 18 months |
Unlimited | $89.99 | Go To Site |
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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.
| Brand | Features | Max Data**/billing period | Advertised Cost^^/billing period | |
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min. cost $60 over first month |
100GB | $60 | Go To Site |
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min. cost $69 over first month |
Unlimited | $69 | Go To Site |
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min. cost $79 over first month |
Unlimited | $79 | Go To Site |
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min. cost $89 over first month |
Unlimited | $89 | Go To Site |
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Internode
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 $54.95 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.
| Brand | Features | Max Data**/billing period | Advertised Cost^^/billing period | |
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min. cost $419.94 over six months |
Unlimited | $69.99 | Go To Site |
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min. cost $359.94 over six months |
Unlimited | $59.99 | Go To Site |
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min. cost $599.94 over six months |
Unlimited | $99.99 | Go To Site |
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Vodafone Internet Deals
As the last of the ‘Big 3’ telco networks in Australia to offer internet plans, Vodafone has come out racing. Unlimited data on NBN 25 is just $65 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 mobile customers may also receive monthly discounts on Vodafone’s Essential +NBN or Premium NBN plan (ranging from 5% to 20%).
Currently, customers can score $20 off premium NBN 100 plans per month. If you’re a new customer, you can sign up for Vodafone’s $95 Premium plan for $75 per month for your first six months. This offer ends 21 March, 2020, unless extended.
| Brand | Features | Max Data**/billing period | Advertised Cost^^/billing period | |
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Essential NBN Plan (Month to month)
min. cost $245 for first month |
Unlimited | $65 | Go To Site |
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Essential+ NBN Plan (Month to month)
min. cost $255 for first month |
Unlimited | $75 | Go To Site |
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Premium NBN Plan (Month to Month)
min. cost $255 for first month |
Unlimited | $75 | Go To Site |
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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, and Premium 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.
If you’re looking for a premium NBN 100 plan, Southern Phone is currently offering new NBN Max customers $5 off their plan each month for the first year. You’ll pay $90 per month for your first 12 months, then $95 per month ongoing.
| Brand | Features | Max Data**/billing period | Advertised Cost^^/billing period | |
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min. cost $65 over first month |
Unlimited | $65 | Go To Site |
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min. cost $75 over first month |
Unlimited | $70 | Go To Site |
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min. cost $95 over first month |
Unlimited | $95 | Go To Site |
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Start Broadband Internet Deals
Start is one of the smaller telcos in this list, but it has an offer that may convince you to sign up with them. While not the cheapest telco out there – Start’s unlimited data starts at about $75 a month – it does have no lock-in contract options, and this month you can go faster on your NBN for less.
You can also add a Start Gateway to your plan for $139.95 upfront on month-to-month contracts (or $0 on a two-year plan), but BYO modem options are also available.
| Brand | Features | Max Data**/billing period | Advertised Cost^^/billing period | |
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min. cost $75 for first month |
Unlimited | $75 | Go To Site |
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min. cost $89 for first month |
Unlimited | $89 | Go To Site |
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min. cost $99 for first month |
Unlimited | $99 | Go To Site |
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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 $69.90 per month; and for fast NBN 100 speeds, you’ll pay $99.90 per month. All Flip plans are available on a month-to-month basis.
Flip also offers customers the option to pay in advance on NBN 12 and NBN 25 plans. Prepay two months in advance, and you’ll receive a monthly discount of $5 on both Value 12 and Premium 25 plans.
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.
| Brand | Features | Max Data**/billing period | Advertised Cost^^/billing period | |
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min. cost $49.90 over first month |
Unlimited | $49.90 | Go To Site |
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min. cost $54.90 over first month |
Unlimited | $54.90 | Go To Site |
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min. cost $69.90 over first month |
Unlimited | $69.90 | Go To Site |
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min. cost $99.90 over first month |
Unlimited | $99.90 | Go To Site |
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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 $10 monthly discount on your plan for the first six months.
This means you can get Standard speeds from $49.90 per month, Standard Plus for a near-unbeatable $59.90 per month, and Premium for a low $79.90. After six months, prices revert back to standard monthly costs.
| Brand | Features | Max Data**/billing period | Advertised Cost^^/billing period | |
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min. cost $49.90 over first month |
Unlimited | $49.90 | Go To Site |
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min. cost $59.90 over first month |
Unlimited | $59.90 | Go To Site |
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min. cost $79.90 over first month |
Unlimited | $79.90 | Go To Site |
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Optus Internet Deals
Optus offers unlimited data on all NBN plans, with both Standard Plus (NBN 50) and Premium (NBN 100) speeds available. Customers can choose from its NBN-only plans with no added extras, or entertainment packages which include Fetch TV, one channel pack, and Optus Sport. If you sign up for a two-year contract, you’ll pay $99 upfront, while month-to-month customers will need to pay a $200 setup charge.
| Brand | Features | Max Data**/billing period | Advertised Cost^^/billing period | |
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70 Bundle Plan
min. cost $1,779 over 24 months |
Unlimited | $70 | |
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90 Bundle Plan
min. cost $2,259 over 24 months |
Unlimited | $90 | |
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70 Bundle Plan + speed boost
min. cost $2,499 over 24 months |
Unlimited | $100 | |
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90 Bundle Plan + speed boost
min. cost $2,979 over 24 months |
Unlimited | $120 | |
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Dodo Internet Deals
Dodo has been around for a while now and is known as the ‘internet that flies’. Now, it also has some really competitive NBN deals across two popular speed tiers. Dodo re-jigged its plan offerings recently, and now lays claim to unlimited data for $70 a month at NBN 50 speeds.
Dodo also provides incentive for 24-month plans, waiving setup fees and other associated upfront costs that the one-month plans get slugged with. Dodo also provides Fetch TV deals from an extra $15 a month on its plans.
| Brand | Features | Max Data**/billing period | Advertised Cost^^/billing period | |
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min. cost $720 over 12 months |
101GB | $60 | Go To Site |
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min. cost $840 over 12 months |
Unlimited | $70 | Go To Site |
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iPrimus Internet Deals
As part of the Vocus Communications group, iPrimus offers some pretty competitive plans over an ADSL2+ or NBN connection. For a limited time, iPrimus sweetens the deal and offers rewards for signing up for 24 months. You can opt for either a national call pack, or 2000 minutes to selected countries. You’ll also get one month free, applied to the third bill.
iPrimus offers unlimited data from $80 a month, but keep in mind to get the best deals you’ll need to be signed up for two years. You can also add Fetch TV to your account on iPrimus’ NBN & entertainment bundles.
| Brand | Features | Max Data**/billing period | Advertised Cost^^/billing period | |
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Unlimited Supercharged
min. cost $1,935 over 24 months |
Unlimited | $80 | |
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Entertainment Supercharged
min. cost $2,230 over 24 months |
Unlimited | $90 | |
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Exetel Internet Deals
On both of Exetel’s NBN plans, customers stand to receive unlimited VoIP home phone calls for only $10 a month. Prices for Exetel NBN start at $69 for unlimited of data on NBN 25 speeds and goes up to $99 for unlimited data on NBN 100 speeds. All plans are available month-to-month with no setup fees, and an optional modem can be purchased from $79.
| Brand | Features | Max Data**/billing period | Advertised Cost^^/billing period | |
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NBN Standard Unlimited
min. cost $69 over first month |
Unlimited | $69 | |
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NBN Standard Plus Unlimited
min. cost $79 over first month |
Unlimited | $79 | |
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NBN Premium Unlimited
min. cost $99 over first month |
Unlimited | $99 | |
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Sumo
Sumo has four internet plans spread across all four NBN speed tiers – Basic (NBN 12), Standard (NBN 25) Standard Plus (NBN 50) and Premium (NBN 100). What’s great about Sumo is the discount available for customers who bundle their NBN service with a Sumo energy plan: $5 per month when bundled with electricity alone, or with both electricity and gas.
Sumo’s NBN plans come with a no lock-in contract as standard, with no setup fees and an optional $10-a-month VoIP charge if you want to make local and national calls. You can bring your own model to Sumo, or opt to buy a pre-configured device at sign-up for $89 (including delivery).
| Brand | Features | Max Data**/billing period | Advertised Cost^^/billing period | |
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Sumo Basic
min. cost $70 over first month |
Unlimited | $70 | |
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Sumo Standard
min. cost $80 over first month |
Unlimited | $80 | |
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Sumo Standard Plus
min. cost $90 over first month |
Unlimited | $90 | |
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Sumo Premium
min. cost $100 over first month |
Unlimited | $100 | |
| View all NBN plans listed on Canstar Blue |
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Mate Communicate Internet Deals
You may not have heard of Mate Communicate, but you may want to listen up after seeing its plans. It already has some of the cheapest plans in the land, with a dead-simple approach to NBN. You get no contracts and no setup fees, with the only upfront fee being the modem, and even that’s optional.
Mate also offers a small range of mobile plans, and customers bundling internet and mobile can save $10 per month off their monthly bills.
| Brand | Features | Max Data**/billing period | Advertised Cost^^/billing period | |
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Good Mates
min. cost $59 for one month |
Unlimited | $59 | |
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Best Mates
min. cost $69 for one month |
Unlimited | $69 | |
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Soul Mates
min. cost $89 for one month |
Unlimited | $89 | |
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Barefoot Telecom Internet Deals
Barefoot is cut from the same cloth as Mate, as Mate owns Barefoot. Barefoot also offers cheap NBN plans, all with unlimited data, and no set-up costs (besides an optional modem). So whether you go Barefoot or Mate, you can’t really put a foot wrong between the two. See what we did there?
| Brand | Features | Max Data**/billing period | Advertised Cost^^/billing period | |
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Lite
min. cost $59 for one month |
Unlimited | $59 | |
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Max
min. cost $69 for one month |
Unlimited | $69 | |
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Ultra
min. cost $89 for one month |
Unlimited | $89 | |
| View all NBN plans listed on Canstar Blue |
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Foxtel Internet Deals
Foxtel now bundles broadband in with its pay TV service, and it offers pretty exciting deals. Foxtel regularly waives setup fees and contracts, meaning if you purchase at the right time, all you’ll have to pay upfront will be the first month’s plan fee. Plans are available on either a 12-month or 24-month contract, with the option to add Netflix.
Currently, new customers can score a monthly discount on the first 12 months of their contract on selected plans; you’ll save $10 per month on the Broadband + Movies package, $15 monthly on the Broadband + Sports plan, and $26 per month on Foxtel’s Broadband + premium pack. All plans also come with a waived iQ4 box fee.
| Brand | Features | Max Data**/billing period | Advertised Cost^^/billing period | |
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Unlimited Broadband + Foxtel Plus
min. cost $1,827 over 12 month plan period |
Unlimited | $124 | |
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Unlimited Broadband + Movies HD
min. cost $1,847 over 12 month plan period |
Unlimited | $134 | |
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Unlimited Broadband + Sport HD
min. cost $1,847 over 12 month plan period |
Unlimited | $134 | |
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Unlimited Broadband + Premium
min. cost $1,895 over 12 month plan period |
Unlimited | $138 | |
| View all NBN plans listed on Canstar Blue |
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What’s the deal with these internet deals?
The hottest trend with the best internet deals at the moment seems to be offering entertainment packs and discounts to help the budget. 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 massive upfront cost, choosing a provider offering these deals may be the way to go. Other providers also offer discounts to entice you over, but you’ll have to keep in mind when taking advantage of these deals:
- Deals & discounts may only be available for the first few months of a plan
- More notable deals are often only found on 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. It never hurts to compare, though, and before choosing a new provider it pays to see how they stack up alongside other plans.
Internet deals featured in this guide – Standard Plus Evening Speed
| Telco | Plan | NBN Speed | Monthly Cost | Contract Term |
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| Tangerine | Unlimited | NBN 50 | $59.90 (promo price) | No contract |
| Internode | Gold Unlimited | NBN 50 | $59.99 (promo price) | No contract |
| MyRepublic | Unlimited Essential | NBN 50 | $69 | No contract |
| Flip | Family 50 | NBN 50 | $69.90 | No contract |
| TPG | NBN50 SL | NBN 50 | $69.99 | 18 months |
| Optus | 70 Plan | NBN 50 | $70 | 24 months |
| iiNet | NBN50 Liimitless | NBN 50 | $74.99 | No contract |
| Barefoot | Max | NBN 50 | $75 | No contract |
| Dodo | Unlimited Plan – Supercharged | NBN 50 | $75 | 24 months |
| Mate | Best Mates | NBN 50 | $75 | No contract |
| Southern Phone | Unlimited Turbo | NBN 50 | $75 | No contract |
| Vodafone | Essential+ NBN Plan | NBN 50 | $75 | No contract |
| Aussie Broadband | Everyday | NBN 50 | $79 | No contract |
| Exetel | Standard Plus Unlimited | NBN 50 | $79 | No contract |
| iPrimus | Unlimited Supercharged | NBN 50 | $80 | 24 months |
| Start | Faster Unlimited | NBN 50 | $85 | No contract |
| Telstra | Unlimited | NBN 50 | $90 | No contract |
| Foxtel | Unlimited Broadband + Foxtel Plus | NBN 50 | $124 | 12 months |
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