How long does it take to get a new internet service connected?

Contents

In this internet switching guide:

Switching NBN providers: how much downtime to expect
Switching your NBN connection: How long does it take?
Switching your home wireless connection: How long does it take?
Switching mobile broadband connections: How long does it take?
How long does it take to switch to an NBN alternative?

Getting a new internet service connected or switching to the NBN for the first time generally takes around ten days from the time of order, however this may be significantly longer or shorter depending on the type of service.

Every telco and every household will be different, but in this guide, we lay out how long it should take for your new connection to be up and running.

Switching providers: how much downtime to expect

How much downtime you can expect when switching providers will depend on your connection type.

If this isn’t your first NBN connection, then you can be switched over from one provider to another in as little as 15 minutes. In some circumstances like public holidays, you might end up waiting as long as 48 hours.

Still, provided that your technology or connection type remains the same then there is usually no downtime when switching your NBN connection from one provider to another. The process is simple, hands-off, and one of the easiest ways to save money on your monthly internet bill.

Similar to changing your gas or electricity provider, your new provider usually handles all the complicated technical stuff. In most cases, all you'll need to provide an 15-digit code called an AVC ID. This can be found on your last bill from your previous provider and is needed in order to identify your connection and confirm you're authorised to transfer the service.

Your new provider will usually let your old one know to disconnect your service once the switchover has completed. Even so, it might be good practice to check in with them and make sure you aren't looking at a surprise bill later down the line.

Switching your NBN connection: How long does it take?

Assuming that your premise is NBN-ready at the time of order, most providers estimate ten working days to set up a new connection, but this may differ depending on your technology type.

The NBN consists of seven technology types:

Each type is connected to the same network, however, some utilise more copper, or operate via wireless or satellite connections. It is important to note that you don’t get to choose your technology type. However, depending on your technology type and location, it may be possible to upgrade to FTTP. If you're already eligible to do so, all you need to do to trigger the upgrade process is order an NBN 500 plan or faster. Read more about the process of requesting a free FTTP upgrade here.

Different technologies have different setups, some of which require a technician to visit, and in turn, can bolster your wait time. In some cases, such as new developments where the in-home install has already taken place, you’re likely to have a much shorter wait time. The same is true for FTTB connections, where the NBN technician will simply visit and install the required hardware in a central location. Fixed Wireless NBN connections and Sky Muster satellite installs are a lengthier process.

Internet service providers are responsible for connecting your premises to the NBN technology equipment, however, the NBN itself is responsible before that time. How long your wait time is will vary depending on the availability of registered NBN technicians at the time.

Here are the cheapest NBN plans in our database this month for a variety of speed tiers.

#1	SpinTel	SpinTel All Fixed Line nbn® Home Starter 25/10 All Fixed Line nbn® nbn® 25/8 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Includes $25.95 off your plan for first 6 months! $39/mth for first 6 months, then $64.95/mth $39/mth Incl. $25.95/mth discount for 6 mths Min. cost $39 Go to Site	$39/mth Incl. $25.95/mth discount for 6 mths Min. cost $39	Go to Site
#2	Flip	Flip All Fixed Line nbn® Unlimited Premium nbn25 All Fixed Line nbn® nbn® 25/8 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Promotional pricing - $44/mth for first 8 months then $59.90/mth. Offer ends 31.01.26 $44/mth for first 8 mths then $59.90/mth Min. cost $44 Link not supplied	$44/mth for first 8 mths then $59.90/mth Min. cost $44	Link not supplied
#3	Tangerine Telecom	Tangerine Telecom All Fixed Line nbn® Value NBN All Fixed Line nbn® nbn® 25/8.5 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Includes $25/mth off for the first 6 mths, $44.90/month for first 6 months, then $69.90/month. Ends 01.03.26 $44.90/mth for first 6 mths, then $69.90/mth Min. cost $44.90 Go to Site	$44.90/mth for first 6 mths, then $69.90/mth Min. cost $44.90	Go to Site
#4	Superloop	Superloop All Fixed Line nbn® Everyday nbn25/10 All Fixed Line nbn® nbn® 25/8.5 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Incl. $27/mth off for 6 months! $45/mth for 6 months, then $72/mth + Bundle & Save $45/mth for first 6 mths, then $72/mth Min. cost $45 Go to Site	$45/mth for first 6 mths, then $72/mth Min. cost $45	Go to Site
#5	Southern Phone	Southern Phone All Fixed Line nbn® nbn Basic All Fixed Line nbn® nbn® 25/4 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Includes $12/mth off for 12 months! $47/mth for 12 months, then $59/mth. Offer ends 10.02.26 $47/mth for first 12 months, then $59/mth Min. cost $47 Link not supplied	$47/mth for first 12 months, then $59/mth Min. cost $47	Link not supplied
#6	Kogan Internet	Kogan Internet All Fixed Line nbn® Bronze Unlimited All Fixed Line nbn® nbn® 25/8 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: $48.90/mth for first 6 months and revert back to $70.90/mth thereafter. Offer ends 01.03.26 $48.90/mth for first 6 mths, then $70.90/mth Min. cost $48.90 Go to Site	$48.90/mth for first 6 mths, then $70.90/mth Min. cost $48.90	Go to Site
#7	MATE	MATE All Fixed Line nbn® Crikey nbn 25/10 All Fixed Line nbn® nbn® 25/10 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Includes $25/mth off for first 6 mths + BINGE subscription (code BINGE25) + 1-month money back guarantee + Bundle & Save. $51/mth for first 6 months, then $76/mth Min. cost $51 Link not supplied	$51/mth for first 6 months, then $76/mth Min. cost $51	Link not supplied
#8	Dodo	Dodo All Fixed Line nbn® nbn25 Unlimited Plan All Fixed Line nbn® nbn® 25/4 Mbps Unlimited Data 12mths Deal: Incl. $20/mth discount for 12 months based on the standard price $71.99/mth. Ends 24.02.26. T&Cs apply. $51.99/mth Incl. $20/mth discount for 12 mths Min. cost $51.99 Go to Site*	$51.99/mth Incl. $20/mth discount for 12 mths Min. cost $51.99	Go to Site
#9	TPG	TPG All Fixed Line nbn® nbn25 Unlimited Plan All Fixed Line nbn® nbn® 25/4 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Get Price Beat Guarantee + $56.99/mth for first 6 months, then $76.99/mth. Offer available until withdrawn. T&Cs apply. $56.99/mth for first 6 mths, then $76.99/mth Min. cost $56.99 Go to Site	$56.99/mth for first 6 mths, then $76.99/mth Min. cost $56.99	Go to Site
#10	Optus	Optus All Fixed Line nbn® Optus Basic nbn® All Fixed Line nbn® nbn® 25/8 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Get the Optus Basic nbn plan for $59/mth for 12 months. Offer ends 25/02/26. New eligible services only. T&Cs apply. $59/mth for first 12 mths, then $79/mth or as notified Min. cost $59 Link not supplied	$59/mth for first 12 mths, then $79/mth or as notified Min. cost $59	Link not supplied

#1	SpinTel	SpinTel All Fixed Line nbn® NBN Unlimited Plus 50/20 All Fixed Line nbn® nbn® 50/18 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Includes $22.95 off your plan for first 6 months! $59/mth for first 6 months, then $81.95/mth $59/mth Incl. $22.95/mth discount for 6 mths Min. cost $59 Go to Site	$59/mth Incl. $22.95/mth discount for 6 mths Min. cost $59	Go to Site
#2	Tangerine Telecom	Tangerine Telecom All Fixed Line nbn® Value Plus NBN All Fixed Line nbn® nbn® 50/17 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Includes $25/mth off for the first 6 mths, $59.90/month for first 6 months, then $84.90/month. Ends 01.03.26 $59.90/mth for first 6 mths, then $84.90/mth Min. cost $59.90 Go to Site	$59.90/mth for first 6 mths, then $84.90/mth Min. cost $59.90	Go to Site
#3	Kogan Internet	Kogan Internet All Fixed Line nbn® Silver Unlimited All Fixed Line nbn® nbn® 50/17 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: $60.90/mth for first 6 months and revert back to $80.90/mth thereafter. Offer ends 01.03.26 $60.90/mth for first 6 mths, then $80.90/mth Min. cost $60.90 Go to Site	$60.90/mth for first 6 mths, then $80.90/mth Min. cost $60.90	Go to Site
#4	TPG	TPG All Fixed Line nbn® nbn50 Unlimited Plan All Fixed Line nbn® nbn® 50/17 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Get Price Beat Guarantee + $64.99/mth for first 6 months, then $84.99/mth. Offer available until withdrawn. T&Cs apply. $64.99/mth for first 6 mths, then $84.99/mth Min. cost $64.99 Go to Site	$64.99/mth for first 6 mths, then $84.99/mth Min. cost $64.99	Go to Site
#5	Superloop	Superloop All Fixed Line nbn® Extra-value nbn50/20 All Fixed Line nbn® nbn® 50/17 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Incl. $20/mth off for 6 months! $65/mth for 6 mths, then $85/mth + Bundle & Save $65/mth for first 6 mths, then $85/mth Min. cost $65 Go to Site	$65/mth for first 6 mths, then $85/mth Min. cost $65	Go to Site
#6	Dodo	Dodo All Fixed Line nbn® nbn50 Unlimited Plan All Fixed Line nbn® nbn® 50/17 Mbps Unlimited Data 12mths Deal: Incl. $20/mth discount for 12 months based on the standard price $85.99/mth. Ends 24.02.26. T&Cs apply. $65.99/mth Incl. $20/mth discount for 12 mths Min. cost $65.99 Go to Site*	$65.99/mth Incl. $20/mth discount for 12 mths Min. cost $65.99	Go to Site
#7	MATE	MATE All Fixed Line nbn® Ripper nbn 50/20 All Fixed Line nbn® nbn® 49/19 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Includes $15/mth off for first 6 mths + BINGE subscription (code BINGE15) + 1-month money back guarantee + Bundle & Save. $71/mth for first 6 months, then $86/mth Min. cost $71 Link not supplied	$71/mth for first 6 months, then $86/mth Min. cost $71	Link not supplied
#8	iiNet	iiNet All Fixed Line nbn® nbn50 Liimitless All Fixed Line nbn® nbn® 50/17 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Includes $10/mth off for 12 mths – $74.99/mth for first 12 months, then $84.99/mth. Use code SAVE10FOR12 $74.99/mth for first 12 mths, then $84.99/mth Min. cost $84.99 Go to Site	$74.99/mth for first 12 mths, then $84.99/mth Min. cost $84.99	Go to Site
#9	Buddy Telco	Buddy Telco All Fixed Line nbn® Value nbn - Unlimited All Fixed Line nbn® nbn® 50/17 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: First month free on any nbn plan! Use promo code FREEMONTH. New customers only. Offer ends 13.01.26 $75/mth First month free Min. cost $0 Go to Site	$75/mth First month free Min. cost $0	Go to Site
#10	amaysim	amaysim All Fixed Line nbn® NBN50 All Fixed Line nbn® nbn® 50/18 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: $37/mth for first 2 mths, then $75/mth for the next 4 months before reverting to $85/mth. Offer ends 04.02.26 $75/mth for first 6 months (Standard Intro offer), then $85/mth Min. cost $37 Link not supplied	$75/mth for first 6 months (Standard Intro offer), then $85/mth Min. cost $37	Link not supplied

#1	Tangerine Telecom	Tangerine Telecom FTTN, FTTB, FTTC Speedy NBN FTTN, FTTB, FTTC nbn® 100/17 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Includes $25/mth off for the first 6 mths, $63.90/mth for first 6 months, then $88.90/mth. Ends 01.03.26 $63.90/mth for first 6 mths, then $88.90/mth Min. cost $63.90 Go to Site	$63.90/mth for first 6 mths, then $88.90/mth Min. cost $63.90	Go to Site
#2	TPG	TPG FTTN, FTTB, FTTC nbn Home Fast Unlimited Plan FTTN, FTTB, FTTC nbn® 100/17 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Get Price Beat Guarantee + $64.99/mth for first 6 months, then $94.99/mth. Offer available until withdrawn. T&Cs apply. $64.99/mth for first 6 mths, then $94.99/mth Min. cost $64.99 Go to Site	$64.99/mth for first 6 mths, then $94.99/mth Min. cost $64.99	Go to Site
#3	Kogan Internet	Kogan Internet FTTN, FTTB, FTTC Gold Unlimited FTTN, FTTB, FTTC nbn® 100/17 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: $66.90/mth for first 6 months and revert back to $85.90/mth thereafter. Offer ends 01.03.26 $66.90/mth for first 6 mths, then $85.90/mth Min. cost $66.90 Go to Site	$66.90/mth for first 6 mths, then $85.90/mth Min. cost $66.90	Go to Site
#4	SpinTel	SpinTel All Fixed Line nbn® Home Fast 100/20 All Fixed Line nbn® nbn® 100/18 Mbps Unlimited Data WhistleOut Special: Includes $18.95 off your plan for first 6 months! $68/mth for first 6 months, then $86.95/mth. $68/mth Incl. $18.95/mth discount for 6 mths Min. cost $68 Go to Site	$68/mth Incl. $18.95/mth discount for 6 mths Min. cost $68	Go to Site
#5	Flip	Flip FTTN, FTTB, FTTC Unlimited Turbo Boost nbn100 FTTN, FTTB, FTTC nbn® 100/17 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Promotional pricing - $69/mth for first 8 months then $83.90/mth. Offer ends 31.01.26 $69/mth for first 8 mths then $83.90/mth Min. cost $69 Link not supplied	$69/mth for first 8 mths then $83.90/mth Min. cost $69	Link not supplied
#6	MATE	MATE FTTN, FTTB, FTTC No Worries nbn 100/20 FTTN, FTTB, FTTC nbn® 97/19 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Includes $25/mth off for first 6 mths + BINGE subscription (code BINGE25) + 1-month money back guarantee + Bundle & Save. $71/mth for first 6 months, then $96/mth Min. cost $71 Link not supplied	$71/mth for first 6 months, then $96/mth Min. cost $71	Link not supplied
#7	Dodo	Dodo FTTN, FTTB, FTTC nbn100 Unlimited Plan FTTN, FTTB, FTTC nbn® 100/17 Mbps Unlimited Data 12mths Deal: Incl. $20/mth discount for 12 months based on the standard price $92.99/mth. Ends 24.02.26. T&Cs apply. $72.99/mth Incl. $20/mth discount for 12 mths Min. cost $72.99 Go to Site*	$72.99/mth Incl. $20/mth discount for 12 mths Min. cost $72.99	Go to Site
#8	Superloop	Superloop FTTN, FTTB, FTTC Family nbn100/20 FTTN, FTTB, FTTC nbn® 95/17 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Incl. $20/mth off 6 months! $75/mth for 6 mths, then $95/mth + Free Amazon eero 7 + Bundle & Save $75/mth for first 6 mths, then $95/mth Min. cost $75 Go to Site	$75/mth for first 6 mths, then $95/mth Min. cost $75	Go to Site
#9	Optus	Optus FTTN, FTTB, FTTC Optus Fast nbn® FTTN, FTTB, FTTC nbn® 100/18 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Get the Optus Fast nbn plan for $79/mth for 12 months. Offer ends 25/02/26. New eligible services only. T&Cs apply. $79/mth for first 12 mths, then $99/mth or as notified Min. cost $79 Link not supplied	$79/mth for first 12 mths, then $99/mth or as notified Min. cost $79	Link not supplied
#10	Southern Phone	Southern Phone FTTN, FTTB, FTTC nbn Fast FTTN, FTTB, FTTC nbn® 100/19 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Includes $10/mth off for 6 months! $79/mth for 6 months, then $89/mth when you bring your own modem. Offer ends 17.02.26 $79/mth for first 6 months, then $89/mth Min. cost $79 Link not supplied	$79/mth for first 6 months, then $89/mth Min. cost $79	Link not supplied

#1	SpinTel	SpinTel FTTP, HFC Home Turbo 500/50 FTTP, HFC nbn® 500/42 Mbps Unlimited Data WhistleOut Special: Includes $23.95 off your plan for first 6 months! $63/mth for first 6 months, then $86.95/mth. $63/mth Incl. $23.95/mth discount for 6 mths Min. cost $63 Go to Site	$63/mth Incl. $23.95/mth discount for 6 mths Min. cost $63	Go to Site
#2	Tangerine Telecom	Tangerine Telecom FTTP, HFC Speedy Max FTTP, HFC nbn® 500/42.5 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Includes $25/mth off for the first 6 mths, $63.90/month for first 6 months, then $88.90/month. Ends 01.03.26 $63.90/mth for first 6 mths, then $88.90/mth Min. cost $63.90 Go to Site	$63.90/mth for first 6 mths, then $88.90/mth Min. cost $63.90	Go to Site
#3	TPG	TPG FTTP, HFC nbn Home Fast Unlimited Plan FTTP, HFC nbn® 500/42 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Get Price Beat Guarantee + $64.99/mth for first 6 months, then $94.99/mth. Offer available until withdrawn. T&Cs apply. $64.99/mth for first 6 mths, then $94.99/mth Min. cost $64.99 Go to Site	$64.99/mth for first 6 mths, then $94.99/mth Min. cost $64.99	Go to Site
#4	Kogan Internet	Kogan Internet FTTP, HFC Gold Plus Unlimited FTTP, HFC nbn® 500/42 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: $66.90/mth for first 6 months and revert back to $85.90/mth thereafter. Offer ends 01.03.26 $66.90/mth for first 6 mths, then $85.90/mth Min. cost $66.90 Go to Site	$66.90/mth for first 6 mths, then $85.90/mth Min. cost $66.90	Go to Site
#5	iPrimus	iPrimus FTTP, HFC Premium Plus Plan FTTP, HFC nbn® 500/47 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Includes $30/mth off for the first 6 months, then $97/mth. Offer end 24.02.26 $67/mth for first 6 mths, then $97/mth Min. cost $67 Link not supplied	$67/mth for first 6 mths, then $97/mth Min. cost $67	Link not supplied
#6	Flip	Flip FTTP, HFC Unlimited Fast Speed nbn500 FTTP, HFC nbn® 500/42 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Promotional pricing - $69/mth for first 8 months then $83.90/mth. Offer ends 31.01.26 $69/mth for first 8 mths then $83.90/mth Min. cost $69 Link not supplied	$69/mth for first 8 mths then $83.90/mth Min. cost $69	Link not supplied
#7	Superloop	Superloop FTTP, HFC Family Max nbn500/50 FTTP, HFC nbn® 500/40 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Incl. $26/mth off for 6 mths! $69/mth for 6 mths, then $95/mth + Free Amazon eero 7 + Bundle & Save $69/mth for first 6 mths, then $95/mth Min. cost $69 Go to Site	$69/mth for first 6 mths, then $95/mth Min. cost $69	Go to Site
#8	MATE	MATE FTTP, HFC No Worries nbn 500/50 FTTP, HFC nbn® 485/46 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Includes $25/mth off for first 6 mths + BINGE subscription (code BINGE25) + 1-month money back guarantee + Bundle & Save. $71/mth for first 6 months, then $96/mth Min. cost $71 Link not supplied	$71/mth for first 6 months, then $96/mth Min. cost $71	Link not supplied
#9	Dodo	Dodo FTTP, HFC nbn500 Unlimited Plan FTTP, HFC nbn® 500/48 Mbps Unlimited Data 12mths Deal: Incl. $20/mth discount for 12 months based on the standard price $92.99/mth. Ends 24.02.26. T&Cs apply. $72.99/mth Incl. $20/mth discount for 12 mths Min. cost $72.99 Go to Site*	$72.99/mth Incl. $20/mth discount for 12 mths Min. cost $72.99	Go to Site
#10	Optus	Optus FTTP, HFC Optus Fast nbn® FTTP, HFC nbn® 500/43 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Get the Optus Fast nbn plan for $79/mth for 12 months. Offer ends 25/02/26. New eligible services only. T&Cs apply. $79/mth for first 12 mths, then $99/mth or as notified Min. cost $79 Link not supplied	$79/mth for first 12 mths, then $99/mth or as notified Min. cost $79	Link not supplied

#1	Southern Phone	Southern Phone FTTP, HFC nbn Ultrafast FTTP, HFC nbn® Ultrafast Unlimited Data Deal: Includes $10/mth off for 12 months! $85/mth for 12 months, then $95/mth. Offer ends 10.02.26 $85/mth for first 12 months, then $95/mth Min. cost $85 Link not supplied	$85/mth for first 12 months, then $95/mth Min. cost $85	Link not supplied
#2	Superloop	Superloop FTTP, HFC Lightspeed nbn1000/100 FTTP, HFC nbn® 860/85 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Incl. $24/mth off for 6 mths! $85/mth for 6 mths, then $109/mth + Free Amazon eero 7 + Bundle & Save $85/mth for first 6 mths, then $109/mth Min. cost $85 Go to Site	$85/mth for first 6 mths, then $109/mth Min. cost $85	Go to Site
#3	SpinTel	SpinTel FTTP, HFC Home Ultrafast 1000/100 FTTP, HFC nbn® 900/82 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Includes $10.95 off your plan for first 6 months! $89/mth for first 6 months, then $99.95/mth. $89/mth Incl. $10.95/mth discount for 6 mths Min. cost $89 Go to Site	$89/mth Incl. $10.95/mth discount for 6 mths Min. cost $89	Go to Site
#4	TPG	TPG FTTP, HFC nbn Home Ultrafast Unlimited Plan FTTP, HFC nbn® 800/85 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Get Price Beat Guarantee + $89.99/mth for first 6 months, then $109.99/mth. Offer available until withdrawn. T&Cs apply. $89.99/mth for first 6 mths, then $109.99/mth Min. cost $89.99 Go to Site	$89.99/mth for first 6 mths, then $109.99/mth Min. cost $89.99	Go to Site
#5	Tangerine Telecom	Tangerine Telecom FTTP, HFC Ultraspeedy FTTP, HFC nbn® 700/85 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Includes $25/mth off for the first 6 mths, $94.90/month for first 6 months, then $119.90/month. Ends 01.03.25 $94.90/mth for first 6 mths, then $119.90/mth Min. cost $94.90 Go to Site	$94.90/mth for first 6 mths, then $119.90/mth Min. cost $94.90	Go to Site
#6	Kogan Internet	Kogan Internet FTTP, HFC nbn1000 Diamond Unlimited FTTP, HFC nbn® 845/85 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: $98.90/mth for first 6 months and revert back to $108.90/mth thereafter. Offer ends 01.03.26 $98.90/mth for first 6 mths, then $108.90/mth Min. cost $98.90 Go to Site	$98.90/mth for first 6 mths, then $108.90/mth Min. cost $98.90	Go to Site
#7	Buddy Telco	Buddy Telco FTTP, HFC Zoomy nbn - Unlimited FTTP, HFC nbn® 875/92 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: First month free on any nbn plan! Use promo code FREEMONTH. New customers only. Offer ends 13.01.26 $99/mth First month free Min. cost $0 Go to Site	$99/mth First month free Min. cost $0	Go to Site
#8	iiNet	iiNet FTTP, HFC nbn Home Ultrafast Liimitless FTTP, HFC nbn® 800/85 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Includes $10/mth off for 12 mths - $99.99/mth for first 12 months, then $109.99/mth. Use code SAVE10FOR12 $99.99/mth for first 12 mths, then $109.99/mth Min. cost $109.99 Go to Site	$99.99/mth for first 12 mths, then $109.99/mth Min. cost $109.99	Go to Site
#9	amaysim	amaysim FTTP, HFC NBN1000 FTTP, HFC nbn® 800/80 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: $50/mth for first 2 mths, then $100/mth for the next 4 months before reverting to $110/mth. Offer ends 04.02.26 $100/mth for first 6 months (Standard Intro offer), then $110/mth Min. cost $50 Link not supplied	$100/mth for first 6 months (Standard Intro offer), then $110/mth Min. cost $50	Link not supplied
#10	MATE	MATE FTTP, HFC Flamin' Fast nbn 1000/100 FTTP, HFC nbn® 831/96 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Includes $25/mth off for first 6 mths + BINGE subscription (code BINGE25) + 1-month money back guarantee + Bundle & Save. $101/mth for first 6 months, then $126/mth Min. cost $101 Link not supplied	$101/mth for first 6 months, then $126/mth Min. cost $101	Link not supplied

#1	Belong	Belong All Fixed Line nbn® NBN Standard Plus – Unlimited All Fixed Line nbn® nbn® 50/17 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Includes $36 off for 6 months - $55/mth for first 6 mths, then $91/mth (Offer ends 04.11.26) + Free $80 Mobile SIM $55/mth for first 6 mths, then $91/mth Min. cost $55 Go to Site	$55/mth for first 6 mths, then $91/mth Min. cost $55	Go to Site
#2	Dodo	Dodo All Fixed Line nbn® nbn50 Unlimited Plan All Fixed Line nbn® nbn® 50/17 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Incl. $30/mth discount for 6 months based on the standard price $87.99/mth. Ends 08.12.26. T&Cs apply. $57.99/mth for first 6 mths, then $87.99/mth Min. cost $57.99 Go to Site*	$57.99/mth for first 6 mths, then $87.99/mth Min. cost $57.99	Go to Site
#3	Moose NBN	Moose NBN All Fixed Line nbn® nbn 50/20 Premium All Fixed Line nbn® nbn® 50/18 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Includes $24/mth off for first 6 months - $59.80/mth for 6mths, then $83.80/mth + Get eero 7 modem for only $175 (RRP $249). $59.80/mth for first 6 mths, then $83.80/mth Min. cost $59.80 Link not supplied	$59.80/mth for first 6 mths, then $83.80/mth Min. cost $59.80	Link not supplied
#4	Tangerine Telecom	Tangerine Telecom All Fixed Line nbn® Value Plus NBN 50/20 All Fixed Line nbn® nbn® 50/17 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Includes $25/mth off for the first 6 mths, $64.90/month for first 6 months, then $89.90/month. $64.90/mth for first 6 mths, then $89.90/mth Min. cost $64.90 Go to Site	$64.90/mth for first 6 mths, then $89.90/mth Min. cost $64.90	Go to Site
#5	Flip	Flip All Fixed Line nbn® Unlimited Family nbn50 All Fixed Line nbn® nbn® 50/17 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Incl. $16.90/mth off for 6 months - $68/mth for first 6mths then $84.90/mth. New customers only. Ends 31.10.26. T&Cs apply. $68/mth for first 6 mths then $84.90/mth Min. cost $68 Go to Site	$68/mth for first 6 mths then $84.90/mth Min. cost $68	Go to Site
#6	Swoop	Swoop All Fixed Line nbn® nbn® Home Everyday All Fixed Line nbn® nbn® 50/17 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Includes $15/mth off for 6 months, $69/mth for first 6 months then $84/mth + Get the eero 7 for only $175 (normally $249) $69/mth for first 6 mths, then $84/mth Min. cost $69 Link not supplied	$69/mth for first 6 mths, then $84/mth Min. cost $69	Link not supplied
#7	Superloop	Superloop All Fixed Line nbn® Extra-value nbn50/20 All Fixed Line nbn® nbn® 50/17 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Incl. $20/mth off for 6 months! $69/mth for 6 mths, then $89/mth + Bundle & Save $69/mth for first 6 mths, then $89/mth Min. cost $69 Go to Site	$69/mth for first 6 mths, then $89/mth Min. cost $69	Go to Site
#8	Kogan Internet	Kogan Internet All Fixed Line nbn® Silver Unlimited All Fixed Line nbn® nbn® 50/17 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Incl. $11/mth off for 12mths. $69.90/mth for first 12 months then revert back to $80.90/mth. Offer available until withdrawn. $69.90/mth for first 12 mths, then $80.90/mth Min. cost $69.90 Go to Site	$69.90/mth for first 12 mths, then $80.90/mth Min. cost $69.90	Go to Site
#9	TPG	TPG All Fixed Line nbn® nbn50 Unlimited Plan All Fixed Line nbn® nbn® 50/17 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: $69.99/mth for first 6 months, then $89.99/mth. T&Cs apply. $69.99/mth for first 6 mths, then $89.99/mth Min. cost $69.99 Link not supplied	$69.99/mth for first 6 mths, then $89.99/mth Min. cost $69.99	Link not supplied
#10	iiNet	iiNet All Fixed Line nbn® nbn50 Liimitless All Fixed Line nbn® nbn® 50/17 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Includes $20/mth off for 6 mths – $69.99/mth for first 6 months, then $89.99/mth. Use code SAVE20FOR6 $69.99/mth + $10 Upfront for first 6 mths, then $89.99/mth Min. cost $79.99 Link not supplied	$69.99/mth + $10 Upfront for first 6 mths, then $89.99/mth Min. cost $79.99	Link not supplied

Switching your home wireless internet: How long does it take?

Unlike internet connections that rely on cabling, home wireless simply uses the existing mobile networks to connect you to the internet.

As the infrastructure is already in place, connecting a wireless broadband internet connection takes the shipping time of your modem and the time it takes to unbox it and plug it into a wall socket. This is the same if it is a 4G or a 5G home wireless connection. The modem will connect to your chosen network and you will immediately be able to browse the web.

There are a few situations where you may experience some downtime while setting up home wireless. Your provider may be having technical issues, and you could annoyingly happen to be experiencing an outage while you’re trying to connect for the first time. Alternatively, you may be in a location that isn’t covered by your chosen provider’s mobile network and in which case will be unable to connect at all.

Before ordering wireless broadband services it is wise to check your local coverage. You can compare Telstra, Optus and Vodafone coverage on our guides here.

Here are the cheapest home wireless plans in our database this month.

5G Home Internet Basic Plan

5G Home Internet 19/2 Mbps
Unlimited Data
Deal: Includes $5/mth off for first 12 mths + Save $10/mth when you already have a mobile phone plan with Vodafone

$60/mth

Min. cost $60

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$60/mth

Min. cost $60

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Basic 5G Home Internet - 1TB

5G Home Internet 25/5 Mbps
1000GB Data

$70/mth

Min. cost $70

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$70/mth

Min. cost $70

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Switching your mobile broadband internet: How long does it take?

Mobile broadband works in the same way as home wireless does. You're connecting to an existing network so all you'll need to do is charge up your modem, and chuck in your SIM card. There shouldn't be any downtime at all.

If you're in a rush and need to get connected fast, mobile broadband is the way to go. Although the data allowances aren't exactly generous, luckily most plans are contract-free if you buy the modem or dongle outright.

Here are the cheapest mobile broadband plans in our database this month.

Mobile Broadband Unlimited

Mobile Broadband
Unlimited Data

$49.95/mth

+ $20 Upfront

Min. cost $69.95

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$49.95/mth

+ $20 Upfront

Min. cost $69.95

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How long does it take to switch to an NBN alternative?

Despite how far-reaching the NBN is, other private internet connections are available in certain locations across Australia.

The most common of these is private fibre or cable. Vocus has the largest private fibre network in the country which also extends internationally, but other providers such as Launtel and HarbourISP operate on their own private fibre networks.

Elon Musk's Starlink is also an option for those after a private satellite internet connection.

Connection times for these technologies vary greatly depending on the provider.

Anula Wiwatowska

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Anula is the Off-Site Editorial Lead for WhistleOut Australia, and an award winning tech journalist. She has been writing about the Australian telco industry, and consumer technology for over five years, and has been known to tell her Uber driver which phone they should upgrade to next.

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