Save $240 over six months on a Telstra NBN 1000 plan

Following in the footsteps of Aussie Broadband and Superloop earlier this month, Telstra is now offering big discounts on its NBN 250 and NBN 1000 plans, which could save you $240 over the course of six months.

This offer is available on the NBN 250/25 and NBN 1000/50 plans from Telstra as a six-month introductory discount, becoming a considerably cheap option if you want to upgrade to a Superfast or an Ultrafast speed. That being said, it’s still an expensive option for home internet.

These deals also stack with an NBN 100 deal Telstra is currently offering, with $10 per month slashed off NBN 100 over six months (ends March 29). Because Telstra treats NBN 250 and NBN 1000 as an upgrade to its Premium NBN 100 plans, you essentially get two discounts in one purchase. Here are the deal details:

• Unlimited NBN 250: $100 per month for the first six months, then $140 ongoing
• Unlimited NBN 1000: $140 per month for the first six months, then $180 ongoing

Keep in mind that only homes with FTTP connections and some homes with HFC connections will be able to access NBN 250 and NBN 1000 speeds, as they are too fast for other NBN types. This deal wraps up on April 30.

How do I save $240 on NBN 1000 with Telstra?

You need to sign up on a Telstra NBN 100 plan, and then add the NBN 250 or NBN 1000 speed as an add-on. Just make sure with Telstra first that your home is capable of the speed upgrades – you can check your NBN connection type online via Telstra or through NBN Co. If you’d like to get to the Telstra checkout quickly, use our links in the table below.

Telstra Superfast & Ultrafast NBN Plans

The following table shows a selection of Telstra NBN 250 and NBN 1000 plans on Canstar Blue’s database, listed in order of their standard monthly cost, from the lowest to highest. Use our comparison tool to see plans from a range of other providers. This is a selection of products with links to a referral partner.

Brand	Features	Max Data**/billing period	Advertised Cost^^/billing period
	Superfast NBN Superfast Speed (NBN 250) Typical evening speed: 215Mbps $216 modem (free when you stay connected for 24 months) Special offer: $99 connection fee waived (online only) Special offer: 3 months free BINGE Standard. Redeem by 18/01/2021 Special offer: $100 per month for the first six months, then $140 Unlimited local, national & mobile calls included min. cost $3,459 over 24 months	UnlimitedMax Data**/billing period	$140Advertised Cost^^/billing period	Go To Site
	Ultrafast NBN Ultrafast Speed (NBN 1000) Typical evening speed: 250Mbps $216 modem (free when you stay connected for 24 months) Special offer: $99 connection fee waived (online only) Special offer: 3 months free BINGE Standard. Redeem by 18/01/2021 Special offer: $140 per month for the first six months, then $180 Unlimited local, national & mobile calls included min. cost $4,419 over 24 months	UnlimitedMax Data**/billing period	$180Advertised Cost^^/billing period	Go To Site
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Should I get Telstra’s superfast NBN speeds?

Telstra is undoubtedly one of the biggest players in the NBN market, with one of the biggest customer bases in Australia. Telstra prides itself on its huge name, and while you might not expect the cheapest prices in the country from Telstra, you’ll get several perks and inclusions that not everyone provides.

Firstly, Telstra is one of the few NBN providers that actually offers NBN 250 and NBN 1000. These speeds are not available from most NBN retailers. You can also get access to an optional Telstra Smart Modem, which customers can get for free, provided they stay signed up for 24 months. If you leave your Telstra plan early, you’ll need to pay the modem out, minus the months you were signed up for.

Three months of free BINGE access is also included on all Telstra NBN plans, and customers who sign up online don’t have to pay a $99 connection fee. A phone service is also included with Telstra NBN, allowing you to have a bundled-in home phone at no extra cost. You can also add on a Telstra TV package, which you might like if you’re a TV lover, and the Telstra Game Optimiser, if you’re a gaming fanatic.

As far as this deal goes though, right now you’ll find similar discounts from Kogan NBN, Superloop and Aussie Broadband:

• Aussie Broadband: Save $180 over a six month period on NBN 250 and NBN 1000 plans (discounted by $30 per month)
• Superloop: Save $120 over a six month period on NBN 250 and NBN 1000 plans (discounted by $20 per month)
• Kogan NBN: Save $72 on NBN 250 or $84 on NBN 1000 over a six month period (discounted by $12 and $14 per month respectively)

Savings aside, you’d need to be a heavy-duty internet user to get the most out of an NBN 250 or NBN 1000 plan. These plans don’t do anything differently from standard NBN plans – the only difference is that your maximum download and upload speeds will be significantly faster. While the speed upgrade on its own is something that you won’t notice all that much for general browsing and social media use, you’ll find it useful for doing big downloads, or if you’re part of a large household.

If you’re not typically a heavy-duty downloader, you should consider picking up an NBN 50 or an NBN 100 plan instead. But if you’re sold on NBN 250 or NBN 1000, check out the plans in the table below.

• NBN 1000
• NBN 250

NBN 1000 Plans Compared

The following table shows selected published unlimited NBN 1000 plans on Canstar Blue’s database, listed in order of their standard monthly cost, from lowest to highest, then alphabetically. Use our comparison tool to see plans from a range of providers. This is a selection of products with links to referral partners.

Brand	Features	Max Data**/billing period	Advertised Cost^^/billing period
	Ultrafast 1000/50 Ultrafast 1000/50 Speed (NBN 1000) Special offer: $119.95 for the first six months, then $139.95 ongoing min. cost $139.95 over one month	3TBMax Data**/billing period	$139.95Advertised Cost^^/billing period	Go To Site
	Diamond Unlimited Home Ultrafast Speed (NBN 1000/50) Modem available for $69 upfront Special offer: $134.90 per month for the first 6 months, then $148.90 per month ongoing. Terms apply, offer available until withdrawn. min. cost $148.90 for first month	UnlimitedMax Data**/billing period	$148.90Advertised Cost^^/billing period	Go To Site
	Power House Home Ultrafast Speed (NBN 1000/50) Optional modem from $149 ($15 P&H) Special offer: $119 for the first six months, then $149 ongoing min. cost $149 over first month	UnlimitedMax Data**/billing period	$149Advertised Cost^^/billing period	Go To Site
	NBN1000 Unlimited Home Ultrafast Speed (NBN 1000/50) min. cost $149.99 over one month	UnlimitedMax Data**/billing period	$149.99Advertised Cost^^/billing period
	NBN1000 Liimitless Home Ultrafast Speed (NBN 1000/50) min. cost $154.99 over one month	UnlimitedMax Data**/billing period	$154.99Advertised Cost^^/billing period
	Ultrafast NBN Ultrafast Speed (NBN 1000) Typical evening speed: 250Mbps $216 modem (free when you stay connected for 24 months) Special offer: $99 connection fee waived (online only) Special offer: 3 months free BINGE Standard. Redeem by 18/01/2021 Special offer: $140 per month for the first six months, then $180 Unlimited local, national & mobile calls included min. cost $4,419 over 24 months	UnlimitedMax Data**/billing period	$180Advertised Cost^^/billing period	Go To Site
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NBN 250 Plans Compared

The following table shows selected published unlimited NBN 250 plans on Canstar Blue’s database, listed in order of their standard monthly cost, from lowest to highest, then alphabetically. Use our comparison tool to see plans from a range of providers. This is a selection of products with links to referral partners.

Brand	Features	Max Data**/billing period	Advertised Cost^^/billing period
	Unlimited NBN Superfast – Flexi NBN 250/25Mbps speed Optional WiFi hub+ modem for $69 upfront plus $10 P&H min. cost $109 over one month	UnlimitedMax Data**/billing period	$109Advertised Data^^/billing period
	Unlimited Superfast 250/25 Home Superfast Speed (NBN 250/25) Special offer: $99.95 for the first six months, then $119.95 ongoing min. cost $119.95 over one month	UnlimitedMax Data**/billing period	$119.95Advertised Cost^^/billing period	Go To Site
	Platinum Unlimited Home Superfast Speed (NBN 250/25) Modem available for $69 upfront Special offer: $116.90 per month for the first 6 months, then $128.90 per month ongoing. Terms apply, offer available until withdrawn. min. cost $128.90 for first month	UnlimitedMax Data**/billing period	$128.90Advertised Cost^^/billing period	Go To Site
	Power User Home Superfast Speed (NBN 250/25) Optional modem from $149 ($15 P&H) Special offer: $99 for the first six months, then $129 ongoing min. cost $129 over first month	UnlimitedMax Data**/billing period	$129Advertised Cost^^/billing period	Go To Site
	NBN250 Unlimited Home Superfast Speed (NBN 250/25) min. cost $129.99 over one month	UnlimitedMax Data**/billing period	$129.99Advertised Cost^^/billing period
	NBN250 Liimitless Home Superfast Speed (NBN 250/25) min. cost $134.99 over one month	UnlimitedMax Data**/billing period	$134.99Advertised Cost^^/billing period
	NBN 250 Home Superfast Speed (NBN 250) $99 setup fee Modem included ($15 P&H) PAYG calls min. cost $249 over first month	UnlimitedMax Data**/billing period	$135Advertised Cost^^/billing period
	Superfast NBN Superfast Speed (NBN 250) Typical evening speed: 215Mbps $216 modem (free when you stay connected for 24 months) Special offer: $99 connection fee waived (online only) Special offer: 3 months free BINGE Standard. Redeem by 18/01/2021 Special offer: $100 per month for the first six months, then $140 Unlimited local, national & mobile calls included min. cost $3,459 over 24 months	UnlimitedMax Data**/billing period	$140Advertised Cost^^/billing period	Go To Site
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