Compare TPG vs Optus NBN plans

TPG vs Optus NBN plans and prices

As two of the biggest NBN providers in the country, TPG and Optus both offer a wide range of NBN plans to suit different household needs.

According to the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission’s NBN wholesale market report, the TPG Telecom group (which includes TPG, iiNet and Vodafone) has the second largest NBN market share. However, Optus isn’t too far behind as the third largest NBN provider.

TPG keeps things simple and offers a range of plans across all NBN speed tiers (except for NBN 100/40). Plans start at NBN 12 and go up to NBN 1000, with unlimited data included on all plans.

You can choose to BYO modem or add a modem on to your plan. If you add on a modem, you can also add on one of three call packs for an additional monthly cost, or just stick to pay-as-you-go call rates. SIM-only mobile plans are also available to be bundled with your TPG NBN plan.

Optus has recently revised its NBN plan range, streamlining its options down to five speed tiers. Available speeds include NBN 25, NBN 50, NBN 100/20, NBN 100/40 and NBN 1000, all of which include unlimited data.

Optus customers can BYO modem or add a high-performance WiFi 6 modem at checkout, which is free when you stay connected for 24 months. If you cancel before then, you’ll need to pay off the remainder of your modem cost.

TPG vs Optus cheapest NBN plans

The overall cheapest plan available from either provider is TPG’s NBN 12 option. Both Optus and TPG’s NBN 25 plans are at a similar price point; however, TPG tends to be cheaper across all the other speed tiers by about $10 or $20 per month.

TPG NBN vs Optus NBN speeds

Both TPG and Optus offer a wide range of speed tiers to suit most usage needs. TPG offers a fuller range of speeds, starting at NBN 12 and going up to NBN 1000, while Optus starts at NBN 25 and goes up to NBN 1000. Optus also offers the NBN 100/40 speed tier.

As for real-world performance, both providers list the typical evening speed you can expect on your plan during the busy evening peak from 7pm to 11pm. However, real world performance can vary. You can check out our typical evening speed guide to find out more about TPG and Optus NBN speeds.

TPG vs Optus bundles and extras

Apart from the option to bundle a home phone call pack, TPG doesn’t offer any extras or bundles.

In comparison, Optus offers a wide range of bundles and extras alongside home phone packs. This includes its subscription bundling service, Optus SubHub, which allows you to add on a range of subscriptions — such as Netflix, BINGE and Brit Box — to eligible plans, with discounts for bundling multiple services.

What do customers think of Optus vs TPG?

At Canstar Blue, we publish our Most Satisfied Customer ratings for NBN providers every year, which can give you an idea of what Aussies think of their NBN provider and service.

In our 2024 ratings, TPG was in 15th place and scored three stars for overall satisfaction.. Optus was in 17th place and also scored three stars for overall satisfaction.

TPG vs Optus: Which NBN provider should you sign up to?

Choosing between TPG vs Optus might come down to whether you prefer a cheaper price or added extras. While TPG offers a fairly simple range of NBN plans, most plans are typically around $10 cheaper per month than what Optus offers. TPG is also one of a small number of providers to offer plans on the NBN 12 speed tier.

However, having access to Optus SubHub could come in handy if you want to bundle multiple subscriptions — especially since you can get discounts for bundling multiple services.

Ultimately, you’ll need to assess what is most important to your household’s internet needs. While TPG and Optus are some of the biggest NBN providers on the market, there are also plenty of other providers and plans out there. It’s always worth comparing a wide range of plans and providers to find the best NBN plan for your needs.

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As Canstar Blue’s Senior Telco Specialist, Emma Bradstock covers all things mobile phone and internet, which she’s focused on for over five years. Emma has over a decade of professional writing experience across print and digital media outlets and for digital agencies, and has turned her hand to multimedia content and social media management.  She has a Bachelor of Arts in Communications and Media from Macquarie University. You can follow Emma on LinkedIn.

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