Fastest NBN plans

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Wed, 21 Jul 2021 05:05:35 +0000

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TechRadar has sifted through all the NBN offerings to find you the fastest plans at the best prices.

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The range of fast NBN plans on offer has changed drastically, and there are now three fast tiers available to households: NBN 1000, NBN 250 and NBN 100.

The sheer number of options can be understandably overwhelming, but weve sifted through all the detail of the fastest NBN plans on offer to bring you our top picks. Skip ahead by clicking on the links below: Best NBN 100 plan Best NBN 250 plan Best NBN 1000 plan Can you get NBN 250 or 1000?

Before signing up to a high-speed NBN 250 or NBN 1000 plan, there are some factors you should be aware of. These tiers are only available on two types
of NBN connection fibre-to-the-premises (FTTP) and hybrid fibre coaxial (HFC).

When it comes to NBN 1000 plans, all FTTP connections can sign up for the 1000Mbps speed tier, but only a select subset of HFC installations are eligible estimated to be roughly 7% of the total. Noteworthy fast NBN deals

Below were running you through our plan recommendations, but first, check out these ace offers currently available on fast NBN plans: Aussie Broadband:
save AU$30p/m for 6 months on NBN 250 and 1000 plans (from AU$99) Spintel: save AU$10.95p/m for 6 months on NBN 100 plans (from AU$74) Superloop: save AU$30p/m for 6 months on NBN 250 plans (from AU$89.95) Telstra: save AU$40p/m for 6 months on NBN 250 and 1000 plans (from AU$100) Best fast NBN plans Best NBN 100 plan

Our choice for large households and those who want a little extra speed

Spintel | NBN 100 | Unlimited data | No lock-in contract | AU$74p/m (first 6 months, then AU$84.95p/m)

Theres some stiff competition in this speed tier at the moment, but were giving it to Spintel this month for having not only the best, but one of the cheapest NBN 100 plans on the market. Youll get a discount for your first six months with the provider, so youll pay AU$74 a month before it goes back to AU$84.95 each billing. Its still one of the cheapest NBN 100 plans youll find once the discount ends, and for the price, youll be getting typical speeds of 100Mbps.

Total minimum cost: AU$74 | Total cost for first year: AU$953.70

See more: Best NBN 100 plans

NBN 100 plans compared Best NBN 250 plan

The go-to for lightning-quick broadband

Aussie Broadband | NBN 250 | Unlimited data | No lock-in contract | AU$99p/m (first 6 months, then AU$129p/m)

The NBN 250 tier is becoming an increasingly competitive space, so weve prioritised speed for our top choice here, rather than price. With that in mind, wed argue Aussie Broadbands NBN 250 plan is the best with its almost maxed-out typical evening speed of 248Mbps. The plan has been cut down to AU$99 a month for your first six months, after which it will go back to the standard AU$129 a month. Just use the code FAST30 at checkout to get the
deal. If youre looking for a cheaper price though, wed recommend Tangerines NBN 250 plan which is down to AU$94.90 a month for your first six months.

Total minimum cost: AU$99 | Total cost for first year: AU$1,368

See more: Best NBN 250 plans

NBN 250 plans compared Best NBN 1000 plan

The fastest you can get, but only available in select locations

Aussie Broadband | NBN 1000 | Unlimited data | No lock-in contract | AU$119p/m (first 6 months, then AU$149p/m)

Aussie Broadbands 1Gbps plan isnt the cheapest for that, you should check
out MyRepublics NBN 1000 plan for an insane AU$99 a month but we would argue its the best when it comes to speed. It boasts a typical evening speed of 600Mbps, which far outclasses the competition, and is second only to Telstra. Aussie Broadbands NBN 1000 plan is down to AU$119 a month for the first six months, saving you AU$30 each billing. After the initial discount, pricing goes back to the standard AU$149 a month. The home-grown telco has Australian-based support, and a great reputation for customer service. If
youd like to join, use the code FAST30 to redeem.

Total minimum cost: AU$119 | Total cost for first year: AU$1,608

See more: Best NBN 1000 plans

NBN 1000 plans compared Fast NBN plans: major telcos

When it comes to the big three internet providers, these are the best fast plans available: Telstra's best high-speed NBN plan

Telstra | NBN 250 | Unlimited data | No lock-in contract | AU$100p/m (first
6 months, then AU$140p/m)

Telstras higher speed tiers tend to be quite expensive, but the telco has slashed a huge AU$40 off its NBN 250 plan. Youll now pay AU$100 a month for your first six months on this plan the same price as Telstras NBN 100 option
though itll revert back to AU$140p/m after the initial discount. Thatll set you up with a reliable service and a typical download speed of 230Mbps. Youll get the AU$99 connection fee waived by signing-up online, and if you stick with the telco for 24 months, you wont have to pay for the Telstra Smart
Modem either (usually AU$216).

Total minimum cost: AU$316 (includes modem) | Total cost for first year: AU$1,440

Not the right plan for you? Check out our full comparison of all Telstras NBN plans . Optus' best high-speed NBN plan

Optus | NBN 250 | Unlimited data | No lock-in contract | AU$104p/m (first 6 months, then AU$134p/m)

Keeping up with the competition, Optus has also cut the price of its NBN 250 plan. For your first six months, youll pay a reduced rate of AU$104 a month before it raises to the standard pricing of AU$134 each billing. You can feel fairly confident going with Optus its historically performed well in the Australian Competition and Consumer Commissions (ACCC) speed test report, and the plan comes with typical download speeds of 215Mbps. While the plan comes with no lock-in contract, you will need to pay out the cost of your modem if you leave before a 36-month term (usually AU$252).

Total minimum cost: AU$356 (includes modem) | Total cost for first year: AU$1,428 TPG's best high-speed NBN plan

TPG | NBN 100 | Unlimited data | 6-month contract | AU$79.99p/m (first 6 months, then AU$89.99p/m)

TPG is a popular telco among Aussies because it offers solid, reliable speeds at an affordable price. It has also consistently performed well in the ACCCs speed test report, and delivers speeds of up to 90Mbps during the peak
evening period. If you sign up for this NBN 100 plan on a six-month contract, TPG will waive the AU$99 set-up fee, though a AU$10 delivery fee applies. You can also get this same plan on a no lock-in contract , though its an additional AU$109 upfront with all fees included. Note that you could face a contract payout fee of up to AU$350 if you decide to leave early.

Total minimum cost: AU$439.99 | Total cost for first year: AU$1,029.88 Telstra vs Optus NBN : who has better broadband? Fast NBN FAQ What are NBN 1000 real world speeds?



NBN 1000, which the NBN Co refers to as 'Ultrafast', is the fastest consumer NBN speed tier.

The small but growing number of ISPs who offer it typically advise a typical evening speed of 250Mbps though weve seen speed test results that place the figure much higher at 900Mbps. What are NBN 250 real world speeds?



The second-fastest tier is NBN 250, which the NBN Co refers to as
'Superfast'.

Again, theres a small number of providers who offer this speed, and most report an average download speed of 215Mbps during the evening hours though the actual speed does vary among the ISPs, so be sure to read the fine print. What are NBN 100 real world speeds?



The NBN 100 tier is the most affordable option from the fastest NBN category, and you can expect a typical evening speed of around 82Mbps. While the tiers mentioned above are leaps and bounds ahead in terms of speed, they are also limited in their availability only FTTP and HFC connections can sign-up to NBN 1000 and NBN 250 in most cases.

NBN 100 is referred to as 'Fast' by the NBN Co its available for most connection types, and is often the fastest option available for the millions of Australians using fibre-to-the-node (FTTN) technology. You can read more about each connection type here .



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