Best internet deals in Australia February 2026

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February 3, 2026 It's a fresh month, and that means plenty of fresh internet deals. The biggest arrival I've already spotted this month is a series of 12-month discounts from Kogan Internet. As a result, it joins Dodo and Optus as being one of the few telcos offering a full year discount. I've included many Kogan Internet plans below because of the discounts, giving you plenty of choice when searching for a great-value NBN plan.

If you're looking for the best NBN deals to help you save on your home internet service then you've come to the right place. I make it my mission to constantly track down the very latest discounts and savings across all of the NBN speed tiers, and the good news is there really are some great prices if you know where to look.

Now that the NBN speed upgrades are live, I'm confident in saying the best NBN 500 plans ultimately provide the perfect combination of speed and price. If you do connect to the fixed-line NBN and have the connection to support it, a 500Mbps plan is the only one worth considering.

If you just need basic internet at home, however, or you want the fastest possible speeds, read on to discover the latest internet and broadband deals.

Best NBN deals

If you're one of the nearly 9 million customers who connect to the internet via the fixed-line NBN network, then below you can find the best NBN deals this month. I've taken into account all the most popular speed tiers (sorry NBN 12, you're outta here). While in most cases the NBN deals we've chosen are the outright cheapest available, a few might cost a little bit more, but we believe they offer greater overall value.

Read on to find out the best NBN deals in Australia this month.

NBN 25 deals

Dodo | 25Mbps | AU$51.99p/m (first 12 months, then AU$71.99p/m)

Thanks to a limited time offer available until February 24, Dodo is the among the cheapest providers, although only in the first year. You get a full 12-month discount, saving you AU$240, representing incredible value. For each ongoing year, however, Dodo's cost do verge on the more expensive, at which point I would recommend switching to the Flip plan mentioned further up.

• AU$51.99 minimum cost
• AU$623.88 first year cost
• AU$863.88 ongoing yearly cost

Tangerine Value NBN | 25Mbps | AU$49.90p/m (first 12 months, then AU$69.90p/m)

Tangerine also has a superb deal that's a continuation of its Black Friday promotion. This sees you getting a full 12-month discount across its plans, including the 25Mbps option here. Interestingly, it's still AU$7 more than the Flip plan over the first year, but you can rest easy knowing your bill will stay the same. The current expiry date for this deal is listed as December 14, 2025.

• AU$49.90 minimum cost
• AU$598.80 first year cost
• AU$838.80 ongoing yearly cost

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NBN 50 deals

Amaysim NBN 50 | 50Mbps | AU$37p/m (first 2 months, then AU$75p/m for 4 months, then AU$85p/m ongoing)

Amaysim's NBN 50 plan can be yours for the extremely low price of just AU$37p/m for the first 2 months of service. You'll continue to save AU$10 on the regular fee for the next 4 months. The ongoing cost is on the more expensive side, and the telco isn't the cheapest over the first 12 months – but if you want to trial the service for 2 months for a low-cost fee, you'll want to sign up before February 4, 2026.

• AU$37 minimum cost
• AU$884 first year cost
• AU$1,020 ongoing yearly cost

Tangerine Value Plus NBN | 50Mbps | AU$59.90p/m (first 6 months, then AU$84.90p/m)

Tangerine did offer a 12-month discount towards the end of 2025, but that has now ended. While you now only get a 6-month discount, the upside is Tangerine has reduced the introductory cost by AU$5p/m. While the telco no longer has the cheapest plan on this tier, it's still competitively priced and a worthwhile option to consider.

• AU$59.90 minimum cost
• AU$868.80 first year cost
• AU$1,018.80 ongoing yearly cost

Buddy Value NBN | 49Mbps | First month free (then AU$75p/m ongoing)

Buddy's NBN 50 plan is a fine option for anyone seeking fuss-free billing. And right now you can score a month for free when you use the code FREEMONTH. This is a great deal that will save you AU$75 and it makes the telco the second-cheapest over the first 12 months. It's also the cheapest provider from year two at just AU$900, making this the best-value NBN 50 plan in my opinion.

• AU$0 minimum cost
• AU$825 first year cost
• AU$900 ongoing yearly cost

Spintel NBN Unlimited Plus | 50Mbps | AU$59p/m (first 6 months, then AU$81.95p/m)

Spintel has been absent from the NBN 50 scene for some time, so it's good to see it's made a strong return with this low-cost plan at AU$59p/m for the first 6 months. It doesn't quite match Tangerin's alternative in terms of overall value, but Spintel is a reputable provider. The ongoing cost is also less than the current average of just over AU$87.

• AU$59 minimum cost
• AU$845.70 first year cost
• AU$983.40 ongoing yearly cost

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NBN 100 deals

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NBN 500 deals

Tangerine Speedy Max | NBN 500 | AU$63.90p/m (first 6 months, then AU$88.90p/m)

As is the case with the 100Mbps equivalent, Tangerine's NBN 500 plan remains competitive, even though its introductory discount has been reduced from 12 months to 6. The telco doesn’t yet quote a typical evening speed figure, given the plan’s relative infancy, but only a handful of other providers currently do, so this isn’t a negative against the provider.

• AU$63.90 minimum cost
• AU$826.80 first year cost
• AU$1,066.80 ongoing yearly cost

Tangerine Speedy Max | 700Mbps | AU$68.90p/m (first 6 months, then AU$88.90p/m)

Tangerine’s plan has the cheapest introductory cost, but subsequently also has the most expensive ongoing cost. If you sign up today, however, you’ll benefit from slightly increased speeds of up to 700Mbps, before being migrated to the 500Mbps tier from September 16. You also have the option of bundling a mobile SIM plan with up to 150GB of data and saving 10% on the bill. Do note that SIM plan prices will increase from September 16, but the amount of included data also increases.

• AU$68.90 minimum cost
• AU$946.80 first year cost
• AU$1,066.80 ongoing yearly cost

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NBN 750 deals

Flip | 640Mbps | AU$78p/m (first 4 months, then AU$89.90p/m)

Not only is a great option for basic internet, but Flip also has a cracking NBN 750 deal that deserves attention. It might only offer a 4-month discount for new customers, but combined with a low introductory rate, results in it being the second-cheapest in the first year behind Dodo. Plus, it has the cheapest ongoing rate too. It doesn't advertise maximum plan speeds, but 640Mbps is still plenty fast enough.

• AU$78 minimum cost
• AU$1,031.20 first year cost
• AU$1,078.80 ongoing yearly cost

NBN 1000 deals

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Home wireless internet deals

Optus Superfast 5G | Uncapped speeds / 210Mbps TES | AU$79p/m(first 12 months, then AU$99p/m)

Optus' 5G home broadband plan is an attractive option for those who want mega-quick download speeds. The telco regularly wins in reports looking at 5G download speed, and if you live in an area with good coverage, you can realistically achieve in excess of 700Mbps and all the way up to gigabit-like speeds.

While this plan does offer uncapped speeds, the typical evening speed is rated at 210Mbps. Optus has recently introduced a 12-month discount too, saving you AU$240 in the first year. And for more great value, you get a standard Netflix subscription included in this plan (valued at AU$20.99p/m).

• AU$547 minimum cost (incl. modem)
• AU$948 yearly cost
• AU$1,188 yearly cost

Internet deals FAQ

Which provider has the best internet deals?

There are a lot of providers offering a wide range of internet deals, making it difficult to know which plan is right for you. Some are super cheap, while others offer fast speeds at a higher cost. Each ISP has a selling point that makes it worth your time. In general, it's the 'smaller' providers that are going to have the best deals, and these include Spintel, Flip, Dodo and Superloop.

Who has the cheapest internet deal in Australia?

Flip has the cheapest internet deal in Australia, with its NBN plans starting at just AU$44 a month for the first 8 months. That introductory price is available on Flip’s NBN 25 plan, so as you might expect, its cheapest plan is also its slowest. It promises a typical evening speed of 25Mbps, so it’s really only intended for very light internet users. If you want faster speeds, Flip offers some of the lowest prices across the speed tiers.

What NBN speed do I need?

NBN speeds are represented as megabits per second (Mbps), and generally speaking, the higher Mbps, the faster the speed. Do keep in mind though that the advertised typical evening speed is the 'average' and doesn’t necessarily reflect the actual download speed you’ll receive during peak periods. For the most part, that varies depending on your connection type.

25-50Mbps. Every major internet provider offers 25-50Mbps broadband, and you’ll commonly see it referred to as an NBN 25 plan and an NBN 50 plan. This is the sweet spot between fast speeds and good value, and should comfortably suit a household with three to five users who are streaming, gaming or working from home all at once.

50-100Mbps. If you want to stream in 4K, or have five or more people using your internet connection at the same time, then it may be worth shelling out for the extra speed. It will cost you more, but you’ll experience much less lag, and providers may sweeten the deal with added extras and rewards.

250Mbps. Now we’re getting really fast. An NBN 250 plan is best-suited to a busy household that wants lightning-quick broadband. You’ll only really get value out of this if you want to download large files, have multiple devices online at the same time, or if multiple users want to stream in 4K or 8K simultaneously.

1,000Mbps. If money is no object, then 1Gbps download speed is the best broadband you can get. It’s a relatively new speed tier in Australia, and as such, the small number of telcos who provide it report a typical evening speed of 825Mbps on average. However, in real world tests it’s often much higher; we’ve seen speed test results of over 900Mbps. With this kind of speed, you can expect to do everything highlighted above without incident, and have exceptionally fast downloads.

What is 'average' speed for internet?

According to the Speedtest Global Index, the median download speed of internet in Australia is 109.19Mbps, which places Australia at number 55 among all the countries ranked, an improvement from a previous position of 82. Interestingly, the nation's average mobile download speed is much higher at 124.99Mbps.

You won’t personally receive that kind of speed unless you sign up to an NBN 100 plan or higher. But also note that your connection type and location can affect the final speed you receive, so it’s best to double check with any prospective providers to see exactly what their minimum speed provisions and conditions are. We hope this average speed figure increases now we have access to higher-speed internet plans.

Every internet service provider (ISP) in Australia is required to state each of its NBN plans' typical evening speed, so look out for this number when signing up to a new plan.

Is the NBN available in my area?

The simplest way to see if the NBN is available in your area is check your address directly on NBN Co’s website. This will tell you what type of connection is available at your address, so you know what to look for when comparing NBN plans.

Now that the NBN rollout has officially been declared complete, the vast majority of Australians should now have access to the National Broadband Network in some form. You can also take a look at the NBN rollout map to see what is available and where.

Internet contracts and pricing

What contract length should I go for?

Most internet providers offer month-to-month plans with no lock-in contracts. Some providers do give you the option of signing up to a six or 12-month contract, though it is certainly less common than rolling month-to-month terms. Given the flexibility that month-to-month contracts provide, we wouldn’t recommend signing up to a lock-in contract.

No lock-in contracts are much more popular though, and most of them do give you the option of using your own modem if you have one. While some telcos will require you to pay set-up fees, the benefit of a no lock-in contract is that the minimum you could pay might be as little as a one-month term.

Will I have to pay anything upfront for NBN?

Possibly. Known interchangeably as 'activation', 'connection', 'setup' or 'upfront' fees, most of the major internet providers ask for some payment when you kick off your contract, even if it’s just to cover the cost of delivering your new modem.

But plenty of providers have now scrapped their set-up fees completely (Telstra, for example, will waive its connection fee if you sign-up online), while others run promotions where they temporarily scrap their upfront cost.

There may be other added extras, too. If you want an internet and entertainment package, you might be charged for the set-top box – that could be worth it if you don’t have a device to pause and record live TV.

Do I have to pay more to have a phone line?

If you use a home landline to make and receive calls, many broadband providers give you the option of including a phone line, with some even including one at no extra cost.

Telstra’s NBN plans all include a home phone landline at no extra cost, and you’ll also get unlimited calls to Australian mobiles and standard lines included for free.

Optus offers you an optional phone line with all its NBN plans, with calls billed on a PAYG basis. Alternatively, you can choose to add a phone line with unlimited calls to standard numbers and mobiles in Australia for an extra AU$10 a month.

TPG is much the same, offering PAYG calls. For an additional AU$10 a month, you can add unlimited calls to standard numbers and mobiles in Australia.

Are Wi-Fi and broadband the same thing?

Yes and no. For many of the broadband deals we've listed above, you will be getting a Wi-Fi modem-router alongside a broadband connection.

Wi-Fi is what enables you to connect your laptop and phone to the internet through wireless connections within and around your home. This is achieved thanks to the modem-router that comes with your broadband package.

Broadband is the external connection that allows your modem-router to access the internet, which can be via a physical cable (such as a fibre-optics based NBN connection) or via a fixed-wireless connection, such as satellite or even a 4G- or 5G-based connection.

Can I cancel my internet plan early?

Cancelling your internet plan early is possible, and is especially easy if you’ve signed up to a no lock-in contract.

Whether or not you’ll have to pay any exit fees depends on the specifics of your plan. If you’re on a no lock-in contract and are using your own modem, or you paid for it upfront, chances are you can jump ship without facing a fee.

If you’re on a rolling month-to-month contract but haven’t yet paid off your modem, you’ll often be required to pay out what is remaining for the device.

Cancelling an internet plan that you’ve signed a six or 12-month contract for can be harder, and you’ll almost certainly have to pay an exit fee. You may need to pay out the monthly cost for each month you have remaining, a percentage of it, or a flat fee.

While you can cancel early, if you are able to ride it out, it’s likely the better option and will save you a decent amount of money.

My contract has ended, should I change plans?

Yes, always yes! When internet contracts come to an end, your plan will end up rolling on, and often the costs have sky-rocketed up. This could leave you paying significantly more for the same plan.

When your internet package is coming to an end, take a look at what is available and see if you could get better speeds, prices or freebies somewhere else.

4G and 5G home internet: what are they?

In recent years, alternatives have been proposed to the NBN, offering more flexible solutions, cheaper plans and other options.

Of the alternatives, 5G home internet is likely to be the better option, especially since its coverage has improved. It works by placing a SIM card inside a modem, amplifying its connection through a house.

It offers a few key benefits over the NBN. Primarily, it doesn’t require a set-up process, it can be taken anywhere there’s a power socket and it offers flexibility for renters or travellers.

It’s not as powerful as regular internet, but if you're unhappy with the NBN connection where you live, are in need of a temporary solution or any other factor that applies, this could be the perfect way to go.

Can I get freebies with my internet plan?

The most common freebie you’ll get with your internet plan is a free modem, though this usually requires you to stay connected to the plan for around 24 months.

Telstra and Optus are the most likely to include other added perks, such as a free streaming subscription to your plan.

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Max is a senior staff writer for TechRadar who covers home entertainment and audio first, NBN second and virtually anything else that falls under the consumer electronics umbrella third. He's also a bit of an ecommerce fiend, particularly when it comes to finding the latest coupon codes for a variety of publications. He has written for TechRadar's sister publication What Hi-Fi? as well as Pocket-lint, and he's also the editor of Australian Hi-Fi and Audio Esoterica magazines. Max also dabbled in the men's lifestyle publication space, but is now firmly rooted in his first passion of technology.

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