Fastest NBN plans: 100Mbps, 250Mbps, 500Mbps, 750Mbps and 1,000Mbps internet plans compared

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The fastest NBN plans – those that deliver download speeds of 100Mbps of faster – are ideal for larger households, gamers who need to download large files or anyone who loves to stream 4K UHD movies from the best streaming services.

For a long time, there were just three speed tiers available to households classed as high-speed NBN plans. However, as September 14, 2025, that's all changed. It's because NBN Co has introduced new speed tiers, comprising speed boosts to current plans and a new tier known as NBN 2000.

The speed boosts have affected NBN 100 plans and NBN 250 plans, which have received a 5x and 3x increase, respectively. These have morphed into NBN 500 plans and NBN 750 plans.

Anyone currently signed up for an NBN 100 or NBN 250 plan and with an FTTP or HFC connection at home, should receive the speed upgrade at no extra cost.

Below we've still listed NBN 100 and NBN 250 plans. NBN 100 plans are there for users who don't, or can't, connect via FTTP or HFC. And we've seen some providers still offering 250Mbps plans but with faster upload speeds. While that means there are now even more plans for us to crawl through, the good news for you is there's now far greater choice.

So, if you're ready to upgrade your home internet and experience faster downloads, read on to discover our top recommendations.

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• Fastest NBN 100 plan – AU$66.90p/m from Kogan Internet (first 6m, then AU$85.90p/m)
• Fastest NBN 250 plan – AU$85p/m from Superloop (first 6m, then AU$99p/m)
• Fastest NBN 500 plan – AU$80p/m from Exetel
• Faster NBN 750 plan – AU$74p/m from Flip (first 8m, then AU$89.90p/m)
• Fastest NBN 1000 plan – AU$94p/m from Flip (first 4m, then AU$104.90p/m)

Can you get NBN 250, NBN 500 or NBN 1000?

Not everybody will be able to sign up for a fast NBN plan. The high-speed tiers are only available on two types of NBN connection – fibre to the premises (FTTP) and hybrid fibre coaxial (HFC). If your household is serviced by an FTTP or HFC installation, you should be able to sign up to an NBN 250, NBN 500 or NBN 1000 plan.

It's this connection type that will also be required to service the incoming NBN 750 and NBN 2000 plans.

All NBN connection types should be able to support 100Mbps speeds, but if you want to be sure, then you'll want to see if you can get a free fibre upgrade and have FTTP technology installed at your premises.

Noteworthy fast NBN deals

Below we’ll run through our top plan picks, but first, check out these ace offers currently available on fast NBN plans:

Fastest NBN plans

Fastest NBN 100 plan

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Kogan Internet Gold Unlimited | 100Mbps | AU$66.90p/m

Kogan Internet Gold Unlimited | 100Mbps | AU$66.90p/m (first 6 months, then AU$85.90p/m)

If your home doesn't connect to the NBN via FTTP or HFC, then the fastest download speeds you can achieve are 100Mbps. With this in mind, and the fact the vast majority of providers promise maximum plan speeds, we've selected Kogan Internet as it's the most affordable provider in the first year of service. Plus, the telco has a price pledge that will refund you double the difference if you manage to find a cheaper plan elsewhere.

• AU$66.90 minimum cost
• AU$916.80 first year cost
• AU$1,030.80 ongoing yearly cost

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Fastest NBN 250 plan

As we mentioned earlier, virtually all 250Mbps plans have now been boosted to NBN 750 plans. However, there are some providers that are continuing to offer a 250Mbps option, with faster upload speeds than what you'll get with the 750Mbps alternative.

Superloop Creator | 250Mbps | AU$85p/m

Superloop Creator | 250Mbps | AU$85p/m (first 6 months, then AU$99p/m)

Superloop has been a firm favourite of ours for some time and this recently upgraded 250Mbps plan is a tough one to beat. It promises 250Mbps download speeds and up to 100Mbps uploads (85Mbps typical evening speeds). As the plan's name implies, it's a good option for content creators who need to upload large video files.

• AU$85 minimum cost
• AU$1,104 first year cost
• AU$1,188 ongoing yearly cost

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Fastest NBN 500 plan

Exetel One | 500Mbps | AU$80p/m

Exetel One | 500Mbps | AU$80p/m

A large number of providers are promising maximum plan speeds on the NBN 500 tier, yet we're continuing to select Exetel's offering as it promises, on paper at least, exceptional value. The introductory cost can be beaten by up to AU$16 from Spintel, but the ongoing cost is the only one to come in under AU$1,000. There are other perks too, such as the ability to boost the speed to the next tier up and even save AU$1 a day to downgrade the speed to 12Mbps, ideal if you're away from home for a long time.

• AU$80 minimum cost
• AU$960 yearly cost

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Fastest NBN 750 plan

Flip | 750Mbps | AU$74p/m

Flip | 750Mbps | AU$74p/m (first 8 months, then AU$89.90p/m)

Flip has flipped the switch on the speed boosts, and perhaps to celebrate, it's offering a huge 8-month discount on the 750Mbps plan. It promises maximum plan speeds during the busier evening hours and, with the discount, represents exceptional value.

• AU$74 minimum cost
• AU$951.60 first year cost
• AU$1,078.80 ongoing yearly cost

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Fastest NBN 1000 plan

Flip | 900Mbps | AU$94p/m

Flip | 900Mbps | AU$94p/m (first 4 months, then AU$104.90p/m)

Flip continues to be our pick for the best fast NBN 1000 plan overall, due to it currently advertising the fastest typical evening speeds of any provider we monitor at 900Mbps. While it's not the cheapest, it's by no means the most expensive, and in reality, it presents as great value. For a cheap NBN 1000 plan, we recommend Buddy.

• AU$94 minimum cost
• AU$1,215.20 first year cost
• AU$1,258.80 ongoing yearly cost

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Fast NBN plans: major telcos

When it comes to the big three internet providers, these are the best fast plans available:

Optus' best high-speed NBN plans

Optus has recently removed the NBN 250 tier from its line up, and has also done away with introductory discounts. Instead, in order to make a saving on an NBN plan, you can add a second Optus service, such as a SIM plan, and save AU$15 a month for a full year.

TPG's best high-speed NBN plans

Telstra's best high-speed NBN plans

Fast NBN FAQ

What are NBN 1000 real world speeds?

The Australian Competition & Consumer Commission conducts quarterly reports focusing on the broadband performance in Australia. Its latest report, published in June 2025, found the average download speed ranged across the day from 870 Mbps to 885Mbps.

These are undeniably fast, but still a little way off the theoretical top speed available on these plans of 1,000Mbps. Outside of the peak busy period, we’ve seen real-world speed test results that are much higher at 900Mbps, though still not reaching the maximum amount.

What are NBN 250 real world speeds?

The second-fastest tier is NBN 250, which the NBN Co refers to as 'Superfast'. The amount of providers which offer an NBN 250 plan has grown significantly and it’s now almost on par with the number which offer NBN 100 plans. Among the telcos we monitor, the average download speed on these plans is 235Mbps during the evening hours. Actual speed does vary among the internet providers with NBN 250 plans, 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 98Mbps on average. 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 – it’s 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 in our guide to the best NBN plans.

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Max Langridge
Max Langridge
Senior Editor, Home Entertainment & Broadband (APAC)

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.