
Stuck tossing up between internet providers? We get it - it’s a minefield out there. When it comes to broadband providers there are so many more than just Telstra, Optus, and TPG. Smaller internet providers are sometimes a better choice. They can be cheaper, faster, less complex, or maybe they offer something that the big ones don’t.
Either way, Superloop and Aussie Broadband are some big fish in the smaller pond. In this guide, we'll look at how their NBN plans stack up.
Aussie Broadband vs. Superloop: NBN plans at a glance
To start, here's a look at how Superloop and Aussie Broadband NBN plans compare price-wise on each speed tier.
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Aussie Broadband
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Aussie Broadband
All Fixed Line nbn®
Basic nbn - Unlimited
All Fixed Line nbn®
$77/mth
Min. cost $77
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$77/mth
Min. cost $77
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#1
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Superloop
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Superloop
All Fixed Line nbn®
Everyday nbn25/10
All Fixed Line nbn®
$58/mth
for first 6 mths, then $78/mth
Min. cost $58
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$58/mth
for first 6 mths, then $78/mth
Min. cost $58
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#2
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Aussie Broadband
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Aussie Broadband
All Fixed Line nbn®
Basic Plus nbn - Unlimited
All Fixed Line nbn®
$58/mth
for first 6 months, then $83/mth
Min. cost $58
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$58/mth
for first 6 months, then $83/mth
Min. cost $58
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#1
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Superloop
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Superloop
All Fixed Line nbn®
Extra-value nbn50/20
All Fixed Line nbn®
$69/mth
for first 6 mths, then $89/mth
Min. cost $69
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$69/mth
for first 6 mths, then $89/mth
Min. cost $69
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#2
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Aussie Broadband
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Aussie Broadband
All Fixed Line nbn®
Value nbn - Unlimited
All Fixed Line nbn®
$70/mth
for first 6 months, then $95/mth
Min. cost $70
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$70/mth
for first 6 months, then $95/mth
Min. cost $70
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#1
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Superloop
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Superloop
FTTN, FTTB, FTTC
Family nbn100/20
FTTN, FTTB, FTTC
$74/mth
for first 6 mths, then $95/mth
Min. cost $74
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$74/mth
for first 6 mths, then $95/mth
Min. cost $74
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#2
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Aussie Broadband
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Aussie Broadband
FTTN, FTTB, FTTC
Fast nbn - Unlimited
FTTN, FTTB, FTTC
$79/mth
for first 6 months, then $99/mth
Min. cost $79
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$79/mth
for first 6 months, then $99/mth
Min. cost $79
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#3
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Superloop
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Superloop
All Fixed Line nbn®
Power home nbn100/40
All Fixed Line nbn®
$82/mth
for first 6 mths, then $102/mth
Min. cost $82
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$82/mth
for first 6 mths, then $102/mth
Min. cost $82
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#4
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Aussie Broadband
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Aussie Broadband
FTTN, FTTB, FTTC
Fast Plus nbn - Unlimited
FTTN, FTTB, FTTC
$114/mth
Min. cost $114
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$114/mth
Min. cost $114
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#1
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Superloop
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Superloop
FTTP, HFC
Creator nbn250/100
FTTP, HFC
$82/mth
for first 6 mths, then $102/mth
Min. cost $82
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$82/mth
for first 6 mths, then $102/mth
Min. cost $82
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#2
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Aussie Broadband
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Aussie Broadband
FTTP
Super-Fast Pro nbn - Unlimited
FTTP
$114/mth
Min. cost $114
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$114/mth
Min. cost $114
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#1
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Superloop
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Superloop
FTTP, HFC
Lightspeed nbn1000/100
FTTP, HFC
$89/mth
for first 6 mths, then $114/mth
Min. cost $89
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$89/mth
for first 6 mths, then $114/mth
Min. cost $89
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#2
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Aussie Broadband
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Aussie Broadband
FTTP, HFC
Ultrafast Fibre - Unlimited
FTTP, HFC
$129/mth
Min. cost $129
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$129/mth
Min. cost $129
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Aussie Broadband vs Superloop: Owners
Both Aussie Broadband and Superloop are independently owned internet service providers. Both are Australian companies and are publicly traded on the ASX.
Aussie Broadband vs. Superloop: Internet types available
Aussie Broadband
Aussie Broadband sells NBN plans on every single NBN speed tier. You can pick from NBN 12, NBN 25, NBN 50, NBN 75, NBN 100/20, NBN 100/40, NBN 250, and NBN 1000.
Here are Aussie Broadband’s NBN plans with unlimited data:
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#1
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Aussie Broadband
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Aussie Broadband
All Fixed Line nbn®
Basic Plus nbn - Unlimited
All Fixed Line nbn®
$58/mth
for first 6 months, then $83/mth
Min. cost $58
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$58/mth
for first 6 months, then $83/mth
Min. cost $58
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#2
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Aussie Broadband
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Aussie Broadband
All Fixed Line nbn®
Value nbn - Unlimited
All Fixed Line nbn®
$70/mth
for first 6 months, then $95/mth
Min. cost $70
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$70/mth
for first 6 months, then $95/mth
Min. cost $70
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#3
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Aussie Broadband
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Aussie Broadband
All Fixed Line nbn®
Basic nbn - Unlimited
All Fixed Line nbn®
$77/mth
Min. cost $77
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$77/mth
Min. cost $77
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#4
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Aussie Broadband
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Aussie Broadband
FTTP, HFC
Fast Fibre - Unlimited
FTTP, HFC
$79/mth
for first 6 months, then $99/mth
Min. cost $79
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$79/mth
for first 6 months, then $99/mth
Min. cost $79
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#5
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Aussie Broadband
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Aussie Broadband
FTTN, FTTB, FTTC
Fast nbn - Unlimited
FTTN, FTTB, FTTC
$79/mth
for first 6 months, then $99/mth
Min. cost $79
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$79/mth
for first 6 months, then $99/mth
Min. cost $79
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#6
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Aussie Broadband
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Aussie Broadband
FTTP
Super-Fast Pro nbn - Unlimited
FTTP
$114/mth
Min. cost $114
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$114/mth
Min. cost $114
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#7
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Aussie Broadband
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Aussie Broadband
FTTN, FTTB, FTTC
Fast Plus nbn - Unlimited
FTTN, FTTB, FTTC
$114/mth
Min. cost $114
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$114/mth
Min. cost $114
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#8
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Aussie Broadband
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Aussie Broadband
FTTP, HFC
Superfast Fibre - Unlimited
FTTP, HFC
$119/mth
Min. cost $119
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$119/mth
Min. cost $119
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#9
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Aussie Broadband
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Aussie Broadband
FTTP, HFC
Ultrafast Fibre - Unlimited
FTTP, HFC
$129/mth
Min. cost $129
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$129/mth
Min. cost $129
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#10
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Aussie Broadband
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Aussie Broadband
FTTP
Turbofast Pro nbn - Unlimited
FTTP
$136/mth
Min. cost $136
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$136/mth
Min. cost $136
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Aussie Broadband also has SIM-only mobile broadband plans powered by the Optus network.
Superloop
Superloop doesn't have quite as many speed options as Aussie Broadband, but still has the major bases covered. You can pick from NBN 25, NBN 50, NBN 100/20, NBN 100/40, NBN 250/25, NBN 250/100, and NBN 1000.
Here are Superloop’s NBN plans with unlimited data.
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#1
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Superloop
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Superloop
All Fixed Line nbn®
Everyday nbn25/10
All Fixed Line nbn®
$58/mth
for first 6 mths, then $78/mth
Min. cost $58
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$58/mth
for first 6 mths, then $78/mth
Min. cost $58
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#2
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Superloop
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Superloop
All Fixed Line nbn®
Extra-value nbn50/20
All Fixed Line nbn®
$69/mth
for first 6 mths, then $89/mth
Min. cost $69
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$69/mth
for first 6 mths, then $89/mth
Min. cost $69
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#3
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Superloop
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Superloop
FTTP, HFC
Family Max nbn500/50
FTTP, HFC
$74/mth
for first 6 mths, then $95/mth
Min. cost $74
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$74/mth
for first 6 mths, then $95/mth
Min. cost $74
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#4
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Superloop
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Superloop
FTTN, FTTB, FTTC
Family nbn100/20
FTTN, FTTB, FTTC
$74/mth
for first 6 mths, then $95/mth
Min. cost $74
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$74/mth
for first 6 mths, then $95/mth
Min. cost $74
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#5
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Superloop
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Superloop
FTTP, HFC
Megaspeed nbn750/50
FTTP, HFC
$79/mth
for first 6 mths, then $104/mth
Min. cost $79
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$79/mth
for first 6 mths, then $104/mth
Min. cost $79
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#6
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Superloop
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Superloop
FTTP, HFC
Creator nbn250/100
FTTP, HFC
$82/mth
for first 6 mths, then $102/mth
Min. cost $82
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$82/mth
for first 6 mths, then $102/mth
Min. cost $82
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#7
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Superloop
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Superloop
All Fixed Line nbn®
Power home nbn100/40
All Fixed Line nbn®
$82/mth
for first 6 mths, then $102/mth
Min. cost $82
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$82/mth
for first 6 mths, then $102/mth
Min. cost $82
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#8
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Superloop
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Superloop
FTTP, HFC
Lightspeed nbn1000/100
FTTP, HFC
$89/mth
for first 6 mths, then $114/mth
Min. cost $89
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$89/mth
for first 6 mths, then $114/mth
Min. cost $89
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#9
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Superloop
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Superloop
HFC
Hyperspeed nbn2000/100
HFC
$148/mth
for first 6 mths, then $168/mth
Min. cost $148
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$148/mth
for first 6 mths, then $168/mth
Min. cost $148
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#10
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Superloop
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Superloop
FTTP
Hyperspeed nbn2000/200
FTTP
$148/mth
for first 6 mths, then $168/mth
Min. cost $148
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$148/mth
for first 6 mths, then $168/mth
Min. cost $148
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Just note that you need to have FTTP or HFC NBN to be eligible for an NBN 250 or NBN 1000 plan.
Aussie Broadband vs. Superloop: Typical evening speeds
Typical evening speeds refer to the download speeds you can expect during peak usage times on the NBN - between 7pm and 11pm. The more people using the network, the less capacity is available which results in lower speeds.
Superloop and Aussie Broadband are among the fastest NBN providers around. Here's how they stack up against each other in terms of typical evening speeds on the NBN.
| NBN 12 | NBN 25 | NBN 50 | NBN 100 | NBN 250 | NBN 1000 | |
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| Superloop | - | 22Mbps | 48Mbps | 95Mbps | 240Mbps | 600Mbps |
| Aussie Broadband | 12Mbps | 25Mbps | 50Mbps | 100Mbps | 250Mbps | 600Mbps |
Aussie Broadband is just a touch faster than Superloop on almost every speed tier, but tends to be more expensive. The one exception is NBN 1000 plans, where both providers promise typical evening speeds of 600Mbps. 600Mbps is currently the fastest advertised typical evening speed on any NBN 1000 plan in the market.
For comparison, here are the 10 fastest providers on NBN 100 plans.
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#1
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amaysim
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amaysim
FTTN, FTTB, FTTC
NBN100
FTTN, FTTB, FTTC
$50/mth
for first 6 months, then $90/mth
Min. cost $50
Link not supplied
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$50/mth
for first 6 months, then $90/mth
Min. cost $50
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Link not supplied
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#2
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Belong
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Belong
FTTN, FTTB, FTTC
NBN Premium – Unlimited
FTTN, FTTB, FTTC
$59/mth
for first 6 mths, then $95/mth
Min. cost $59
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$59/mth
for first 6 mths, then $95/mth
Min. cost $59
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#3
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Dodo
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Dodo
FTTN, FTTB, FTTC
nbn100 Unlimited Plan
FTTN, FTTB, FTTC
$62.99/mth
for first 6 mths, then $92.99/mth
Min. cost $62.99
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$62.99/mth
for first 6 mths, then $92.99/mth
Min. cost $62.99
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#4
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Tangerine Telecom
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Tangerine Telecom
FTTN, FTTB, FTTC
Speedy NBN 100/20
FTTN, FTTB, FTTC
$67.90/mth
for first 6 mths, then $92.90/mth
Min. cost $67.90
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$67.90/mth
for first 6 mths, then $92.90/mth
Min. cost $67.90
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#5
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Telstra
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Telstra
FTTN, FTTB, FTTC
Premium Internet Only Plan
FTTN, FTTB, FTTC
$69/mth
for first 6 mths, then $99/mth
Min. cost $69
Link not supplied
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$69/mth
for first 6 mths, then $99/mth
Min. cost $69
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Link not supplied
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#6
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Optus
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Optus
FTTN, FTTB, FTTC
Optus nbn® Promo Plan
FTTN, FTTB, FTTC
$69/mth
for first 6 months, normally $109/mth
Min. cost $69
Link not supplied
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$69/mth
for first 6 months, normally $109/mth
Min. cost $69
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Link not supplied
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#7
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iPrimus
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iPrimus
FTTN, FTTB, FTTC
Premium Plan
FTTN, FTTB, FTTC
$100/mth
Min. cost $100
Link not supplied
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$100/mth
Min. cost $100
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Link not supplied
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#8
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iiNet
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iiNet
FTTN, FTTB, FTTC
nbn Home Fast Liimitless
FTTN, FTTB, FTTC
$69.99/mth
+ $10 Upfront
for first 6 mths, then $94.99/mth
Min. cost $79.99
Link not supplied
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$69.99/mth
+ $10 Upfront
for first 6 mths, then $94.99/mth
Min. cost $79.99
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Link not supplied
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#9
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TPG
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TPG
FTTN, FTTB, FTTC
nbn Home Fast Unlimited Plan
FTTN, FTTB, FTTC
$74.99/mth
for first 12 mths, then $94.99/mth
Min. cost $74.99
Link not supplied
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$74.99/mth
for first 12 mths, then $94.99/mth
Min. cost $74.99
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Link not supplied
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#10
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Kogan Internet
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Kogan Internet
FTTN, FTTB, FTTC
Gold Unlimited
FTTN, FTTB, FTTC
$69.90/mth
for first 12 mths, then $85.90/mth
Min. cost $69.90
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$69.90/mth
for first 12 mths, then $85.90/mth
Min. cost $69.90
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Aussie Broadband vs. Superloop: Data limits
Aussie Broadband
All of Aussie Broadband’s popular NBN plans come with unlimited data, but if you want to reduce your monthly bill, you can opt for a 100GB or 500GB allowance on most plans.
Dropping down to a 500GB plan will save you $4 per month compared to the equivalent unlimited option, while dropping down to 100GB will save you $9 per month. In most cases, we'd say you'd want at least 500GB.
If you're looking at NBN 12, NBN 250, or NBN 1000, unlimited data is your only option.
Superloop
Every Superloop NBN plan has unlimited data.
Aussie Broadband vs. Superloop: Contracts
Every Aussie Broadband and Superloop NBN plan is contract-free.
Aussie Broadband vs. Superloop: Customer service
Aussie Broadband
Aussie Broadband has Australia-based support available between 8am and midnight (AEST), every day other than Christmas and Good Friday.
Superloop
Superloop's support is available between 8.30am and 7pm (AEST) on weekdays, and between 10.30am and 6.30pm (AEST) on weekends and public holidays.
Aussie Broadband vs Superloop: Extras
Aussie Broadband
Aussie Broadband doesn't have too much in the way of extras, but does have a small number of bundle options that package together its NBN plans with its mobile plans. These are as follows:
- NBN 100 plan + 40GB mobile plan: $129 per month ($10 per month saving)
- NBN 100 plan + 2x 40GB mobile plans: $164 per month ($15 per month saving)
- NBN 250 plan + 2x 220GB 5G mobile plans: $254 per month ($25 per month saving)
Here are Aussie Broadband's mobile plans:
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Aussie Broadband
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Aussie Broadband
Saver 5G SIM Plan
$30.00/mth
Min. cost $30
Link not supplied
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$30.00/mth
Min. cost $30
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Link not supplied
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These are powered by the Optus network.
Superloop
Superloop NBN plans on NBN 50, NBN 100, and NBN 250 speed tiers include five free speed boosts each month. Using a speed boost will change your plan to the next available speed tier for 24 hours, provided your technology type supports it. From NBN 50 to NBN 100, for example.
You can bank up to 30 unused speed boosts, or purchase more for $2 per day.
Superloop also offers a discount on its NBN plans if you pair it with one of its SIM-only mobile plans. You'll save $5 per month with your first mobile plan, and an extra $2.50 per month for each additional plan, up to a maximum discount of $15 per month.
Here are Superloop's mobile plans:
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#1
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Superloop
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Superloop
SuperSim Saver 4G Plan
$25.00
Per 30 Day Renewal
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$25.00
Per 30 Day Renewal
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#2
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Superloop
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Superloop
SuperSim Essential 5G Plan
$35.00
Per 30 Day Renewal
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$35.00
Per 30 Day Renewal
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#3
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Superloop
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Superloop
SuperSim Choice 5G Plan
$40.00
Per 30 Day Renewal
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$40.00
Per 30 Day Renewal
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#4
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Superloop
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Superloop
SuperSim Plus 5G Plan
$50.00
Per 30 Day Renewal
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$50.00
Per 30 Day Renewal
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#5
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Superloop
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Superloop
SuperSim Max 5G Plan
$60.00
Per 30 Day Renewal
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$60.00
Per 30 Day Renewal
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Superloop mobile plans are powered by the Telstra network.
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