While you can’t pick how much a lettuce costs, there are ways you can save on your internet bill, as well as other utilities. By researching other providers, exploring bundle options and discount offers, you can score real savings and put some dollars back in your pocket! Keep reading to learn more.
In this guide:
- Things to note before switching internet plans
- Budget NBN plans
- Senior NBN plans
- NBN Alternatives
- Bundle your internet and energy bills
- Save on TV with Telstra
- Save on TV with Optus
- Bundle your internet and home phone
Things to note before switching internet plans
There are a few crucial things to know before you can simply swap to a cheaper internet plan. Knowing these details will ensure you don’t accidentally sign up for the wrong plan, lock yourself in and cost yourself more money in the long run.
Firstly you need to answer “what type of internet connection do I have?”. Few people are aware that not all internet plans are created equal - some aren’t offered across all types of connections such as Fixed Wireless - which is available to certain rural and regional areas of Australia and so these only offer speed tiers of NBN 12, NBN 25 and NBN 50.
Secondly, you need to work out what internet speed you’re currently signed up to and if it works for you. Of course, you will find plenty of cheaper plans if you’re currently on NBN 1000, for example, because you’re downgrading your speed tier. But if you really need that faster NBN connection, this probably isn’t the smartest move. There are a couple of ways you can find out your current speed tier:
- Look at your current billing information or contact your provider and ask
- Run an internet speed test using our handy tool below
Once you can confidently answer "what internet speed do you need?" and you know your connection type, you’re in a much better position to choose a cheaper internet plan and, possibly, NBN provider.
Budget NBN Plans
Perhaps you just learnt you’re on a plan that offers WAY more speed than you will ever use. Or maybe you’re really stretching the budget and are willing to compromise on speed for a cheaper plan. Either way, there are plenty of NBN plans under $50. However, remember you will get what you pay for. A $50 NBN plan won’t get you much in terms of speed but there are NBN 100 plans that offer great speeds and cost between $70-$85 a month.
If you are working from home, for example, and simply can’t afford to lose a reliable connection, we’ve found the best of the best Australian NBN plans across all speed tiers to ensure you always have the fastest connection available.
Senior NBN plans
If you’re an elderly NBN user, don’t fret, there are plenty of perks for you too! Some Internet Service Providers (ISPs) specifically design NBN plans for seniors with pensioner discounts.
Each of these plans comes with at least 200GB of included data and is an NBN 25 plan or faster. Some plans include a timed discount of around $10 off for the first six months but even after the discount expires, every plan is below $70 per month. These plans do not include home phone and line rental.
These plans do not include home phone and line rental.
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#1
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amaysim
All Fixed Line nbn®
NBN25
$30/mth
Min. cost $30
Link not supplied
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#2
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Tangerine Telecom
All Fixed Line nbn®
Value NBN 25/10
$42.90/mth
Min. cost $42.90
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#3
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Dodo
All Fixed Line nbn®
nbn25 Unlimited Plan
$43.99/mth
Min. cost $43.99
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#4
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Kogan Internet
All Fixed Line nbn®
Bronze Unlimited
$47.90/mth
Min. cost $47.90
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#5
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Belong
All Fixed Line nbn®
NBN Starter – Unlimited
$49/mth
Min. cost $49
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These plans include home phone and line rental.
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#1
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SpinTel
All Fixed Line nbn®
Home Starter 25/10
$41/mth
Min. cost $41
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#2
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MATE
All Fixed Line nbn®
Crikey nbn 25/10
$55/mth
Min. cost $55
Link not supplied
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#3
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Superloop
All Fixed Line nbn®
Everyday nbn25/10
$58/mth
Min. cost $58
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#4
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Aussie Broadband
All Fixed Line nbn®
Basic Plus nbn - Unlimited
$58/mth
Min. cost $58
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#5
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TPG
All Fixed Line nbn®
nbn25 Unlimited Plan
$59.99/mth
Min. cost $59.99
Link not supplied
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#6
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iiNet
All Fixed Line nbn®
nbn25 Liimitless
$59.99/mth
+ $10 Upfront
Min. cost $69.99
Link not supplied
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NBN Alternatives
Is NBN still too expensive for you? That’s alright, there are other options. If you’re lucky enough to live in an area with access, 5G could be an alternative worth exploring.
Since The Big Three Australian telcos have released 5G home broadband plans, the prices are settling around the same as NBN 100 plans for uncapped services. Uncapped 5G speeds can get up to 1Gbps, but realistically telcos are promising around 250Mbps. Still more than double an NBN 100 plan for a similar price is great value for money.
It’s also important to remember speed will be a defining factor when choosing between 5G and NBN. From our testing, we found you should safely expect speeds between 200Mbps and 400Mbps on an uncapped 5G home internet plan. If you pick a capped 5G home internet plan, your speeds will be limited to a maximum of 100Mbps but 5G home internet speeds will depend on factors like coverage and congestion and are more prone to fluctuation than NBN speeds.
Here are the cheapest 5G home broadband plans we have active onsite:
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#1
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TPG
5G Home Broadband Plus
$29.99/mth
Min. cost $29.99
Link not supplied
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#2
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iiNet
5G Home Broadband Plus
$39.99/mth
Min. cost $39.99
Link not supplied
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#3
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Optus
Optus Promo Plan 5G
$45/mth
Min. cost $45
Link not supplied
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#4
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Vodafone
5G Home Internet Plus Plan
$55/mth
Min. cost $55
Link not supplied
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#5
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SpinTel
5G Unlimited Wireless Broadband (50Mbit)
$55/mth
+ $25 Upfront
Min. cost $80
Link not supplied
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#6
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Telstra
Basic 5G Home Internet - 1TB
$70/mth
Min. cost $70
Link not supplied
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Bundle your internet and energy bills
Bundling as many services together as you can is a great way to lower your bills and avoid missing a payment. Many providers offer perks and discounts for customers who consolidate their billing through internet and energy bundles and it’s a tidy way to pay your bills. Currently, Dodo and Origin are leading the way with energy and NBN bundle discounts.
Customers using Dodo for electricity, gas and NBN can get a $10 per month discount on their NBN plan, however, there may be some specifics that could affect your eligibility. Here are Dodo’s eligible unlimited NBN plans:
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#1
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Dodo
All Fixed Line nbn®
nbn25 Unlimited Plan
$43.99/mth
Min. cost $43.99
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#2
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Dodo
All Fixed Line nbn®
nbn50 Unlimited Plan
$57.99/mth
Min. cost $57.99
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#3
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Dodo
FTTP, HFC
nbn500 Unlimited Plan
$62.99/mth
Min. cost $62.99
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#4
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Dodo
FTTN, FTTB, FTTC
nbn100 Unlimited Plan
$62.99/mth
Min. cost $62.99
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#5
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Dodo
FTTP, HFC
nbn Home Superfast Plan
$69.99/mth
Min. cost $69.99
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#6
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Dodo
FTTP, HFC
nbn Home Ultrafast Plan
$79.99/mth
Min. cost $79.99
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Generally, the pricing is middle-of-the-pack, but including the $10 discount, these plans bring Dodo much further ahead. Not banking on promotional discounts, NBN 25 plans tend to run at around the $60-$65 mark so paying $55 per month for the foreseeable future is good value.
As for Origin, customers with one energy service can score a $10 per month discount on their internet, but there are no longer multiple discounts for adding another service (like gas).
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#1
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Origin Broadband
All Fixed Line nbn®
Everyday nbn® 25
$65/mth
Min. cost $65
Link not supplied
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#2
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Origin Broadband
All Fixed Line nbn®
Experience nbn® 50
$79/mth
Min. cost $79
Link not supplied
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#3
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Origin Broadband
FTTP, HFC
Extra Fast nbn® 500
$84/mth
Min. cost $84
Link not supplied
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#4
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Origin Broadband
FTTN, FTTB, FTTC
Enthusiast nbn® 100
$84/mth
Min. cost $84
Link not supplied
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#5
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Origin Broadband
FTTP, HFC
Ultra Fast nbn® 1000
$114/mth
Min. cost $114
Link not supplied
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Save on TV with Telstra
You shouldn’t have to forgo the little luxuries in life, like TV packages and streaming services, just to save some money. With a little research, you may find some providers could be offering bonus subscriptions to streaming services or can even tie them into one bill at a discounted rate.
Telstra offers their customers discounts on Kayo or if you prefer traditional Foxtel (delivered via cable or satellite rather than online) you can also bundle your TV with internet through a Telstra fixed-line NBN, cable or ADSL plan. Or, you could pick up Foxtel packages directly through Telstra at a substantial discount for the first 12 months.
Speaking of Foxtel, not only does it offer entertainment, but Foxtel also has ADSL and NBN services. Foxtel ADSL and Foxtel NBN are available for new and existing customers. You can bundle your Foxtel, internet and home phone for $69 per month, plus add in your chosen Foxtel channel pack prices.
Typical evening speeds for Foxtel NBN are 52.4 Mbps for Plus customers. Customers can also upgrade to Premium speeds of 78.5 Mbps for $20 extra per month. Note that all Foxtel NBN and internet bundles are contracted for 12 or 24 months and early termination fees apply to a maximum of $600.
Save on TV with Optus
Alternatively, Optus customers who opt into their Internet Family Entertainer plan will receive a standard Netflix subscription included. Also with Optus SubHub, you can bundle your other eligible paid subscription services to save up to 10%.
Here are some Optus NBN plans to choose from:
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Optus
FTTP, HFC
Optus nbn® Promo Plus Plan
$69/mth
Min. cost $69
Link not supplied
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Bundle your internet and home phone
Did you know there are plans still available to bundle your internet and home phone? Again, these do depend on your connection type but if you have a Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) or Fixed Wireless connection, you’re in luck.
Here are some NBN VoIP plans to choose from:
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#1
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Superloop
All Fixed Line nbn®
Extra-value nbn50/20
$69/mth
Min. cost $69
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#2
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TPG
All Fixed Line nbn®
nbn50 Unlimited Plan
$69.99/mth
Min. cost $69.99
Link not supplied
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#3
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iiNet
All Fixed Line nbn®
nbn50 Liimitless
$69.99/mth
+ $10 Upfront
Min. cost $79.99
Link not supplied
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#4
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MATE
All Fixed Line nbn®
Ripper nbn 50/20
$70/mth
Min. cost $70
Link not supplied
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#5
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Aussie Broadband
All Fixed Line nbn®
Value nbn - Unlimited
$70/mth
Min. cost $70
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#6
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Optus
All Fixed Line nbn®
Optus Everyday nbn®
$87/mth
Min. cost $87
Link not supplied
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#7
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iPrimus
All Fixed Line nbn®
Standard Plus Plan
$90/mth
Min. cost $90
Link not supplied
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#8
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More
All Fixed Line nbn®
Value Plus NBN
$100/mth
Min. cost $100
Link not supplied
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#9
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AGL
All Fixed Line nbn®
Home Standard nbn
$103/mth
Min. cost $103
Link not supplied
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And here are some NBN plans for Fixed Wireless connections:
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TPG
nbn25 Unlimited Data
$59.99/mth
Min. cost $59.99
Link not supplied
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#2
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MATE
No Worries Wireless
$75/mth
Min. cost $75
Link not supplied
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#3
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Aussie Broadband
nbn® Fixed Wireless Plus Unlimited
$75/mth
Min. cost $75
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#4
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Superloop
nbn Fixed Wireless Plus (100/20)
$77/mth
Min. cost $77
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#5
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Telstra
Upfront Internet Plan Premium (Fixed Wireless)
$79/mth
Min. cost $79
Link not supplied
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#6
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iiNet
nbn25 Liimitless
$79.99/mth
+ $10 Upfront
Min. cost $89.99
Link not supplied
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#7
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Origin Broadband
Fixed Wireless nbn® 100/20
$80/mth
Min. cost $80
Link not supplied
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#8
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iPrimus
Unlimited Fixed Wireless Standard
$80/mth
Min. cost $80
Link not supplied
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#9
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AGL
Fixed Wireless Standard
$85/mth
Min. cost $85
Link not supplied
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With a little knowledge, research and comparison, you can score some unbelievable discounts and perks just by seeing what other providers are offering, bundling your bills or downgrading excessive plans to something more suitable.
Christie Graham
Digital Content Editor
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