The best NBN 25 plans are suited for one or two people who want to browse the web at the same time, stream music or stream video in up to HD quality. It should be possible to stream a 4K video, but only on one device at a time.
With the average number of connected devices in Australian homes currently stated to be 25 according to NBN Co, an NBN 25 plan might not offer enough speed and bandwidth to support your needs. If this sounds like you, you'll want to consider seeking out a faster plan, even if it's one of the best NBN 50 plans. If you need even faster speeds, you may need to take advantage of a free fibre upgrade.
Still, if you know you only need basic internet access at home, an NBN 25 plan is perfect. We've picked out our favourite options further down, comprising best overall; the best fastest and the outright cheapest.
Noteworthy NBN 25 deals
You’ll see our hand-picked choices for the best value, most affordable and fastest NBN 25 plans below, but before we get there, we’ll show you what’s on offer in terms of deals and discounts in the NBN 25 space.
- Flip: save AU$15.90p/m for 8 months (from AU$44p/m)
- Spintel: save AU$25.95p/m for 6 months (from AU$39p/m)
- Tangerine: save AU$20p/m for 12 months (from AU$49.90p/m)
Best NBN 25 plans
Please note that all plans listed below come with unlimited data and run on a no lock-in contract basis, meaning you are free to switch providers whenever you wish, if the service you receive doesn't meet your expectations.
Best overall NBN 25 plan
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NBN 25 FAQ
How fast is NBN 25?
Aside from NBN 12, the speed offered by NBN 25 is the slowest of the NBN tiers, with download rates up to 25Mbps and uploads of between 4Mbps and 10Mbps, depending on your plan.
These speeds may be affected by the type of connection and signal strength within your home, but it’s less likely to be impacted than the higher speeds by these factors, even during the peak busy period between 7pm–11pm. Among the NBN providers monitored by TechRadar, the advertised typical evening speed is 25Mbps on average.
How much does NBN 25 cost?
A good majority of telcos offer their NBN 25 service for about the same cost, with AU$70 monthly being a reasonable price to pay. The average monthly price for an NBN 25 plan is currently just over AU$73.
Most telcos with NBN 25 plans also offer an introductory discount, slashing the price by as much as AU$30p/m for the first half-year of your plan.
More premium telcos such as Telstra are at the other end of the spectrum, charging as much as AU$93 per month, but these plans will sometimes come with other extras such as a phone line or streaming service inclusion.
Can I get NBN 25?
If you’re not in a regional area or one of the few other locations that haven’t had a fixed line NBN service set up, then you’ll be able to get an NBN 25 connection. All connection types, such as fibre-to-the-node (FTTN) and hybrid fibre coaxial (HFC), are able to support NBN 25.
What providers have NBN 25?
There are very few (if any) providers at this stage not offering NBN 25, as it’s the go-to budget option on offer, but still promises enough speed for a lot of households to get by.
