The fastest NBN plans are ideal for larger households who demand simultaneous internet access, 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, I've been recommending plans that offer at least 100Mbps download speeds. And, while I'm still going to recommend them, following the arrival of NBN speed upgrades in September, a vast majority of Australian homes will now be looking at an NBN 500 plan as a minimum – to me, that's exciting stuff.
Fortunately, a high-speed NBN plan doesn't even need to cost the earth, and in some cases it actually makes more economical sense to go up a speed tier with a new provider. This is especially the case at the time of writing, as some providers have introduced full 12-month discounts, which can save you a couple of hundred dollars over the first year of service.
As for how I decide which are the fastest NBN plans, I use official data published by the ACCC, which determines how a service provider delivers on their promise of plan speeds. While the published data doesn't take into account every single NBN provider available, it does cover a number of big-name options, which also cater to a range of budgets.
I also have to factor in the price of a plan, because if two services offer the same speed, yet charge vastly different amounts, then I have to side with the cheaper option.
So, read on to discover my top picks for fast NBN plans in Australia.
Can you get NBN 500 – NBN 2000?
Not everybody will be able to sign up for the fastest NBN plans. 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, then you can sign up for NBN 500 plans and faster.
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.
If you want to sign up for an NBN 2000 plan, i.e. the fastest possible speed tier available in Australia, then you'll need a new network termination device (NTD) installed at your address, even if you're already connected to a fast NBN plan on an FTTP connection.
Fastest NBN plans
Fastest NBN 100 plan
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Fastest NBN 250 plan
Since the arrival of the speed upgrades, only two 250Mbps plans remain. The others have all been boosted to NBN 750 plans. The two providers are Superloop and Aussie Broadband, and it's the former that gets my seal of approval.
Fastest NBN 500 plan
Fastest NBN 750 plan
Fastest NBN 1000 plan
Fastest NBN 2000 plan
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 once again changed its plan pricing recently, removing what were attractive 12-month discounts. For now, there's no introductory discounts, but you can score a free 6-month subscription to Kayo Sports when you sign up via Optus SubHub.
The NBN 1000 plan also comes with AU$20 credit included to spend on SubHub subscriptions.
TPG's best high-speed NBN plans
- NBN 100 (100Mbps): AU$64.99p/m (first 6 months, then AU$94.99p/m)
- NBN 500 (500Mbps): AU$64.99p/m (first 6 months, then AU$94.99p/m)
- NBN 750 (640Mbps): AU$79.99p/m (first 6 months, then AU$99.99p/m)
- NBN 1000 (800Mbps): AU$89.99p/m (first 6 months, then AU$109.99p/m)
Telstra's best high-speed NBN plans
- NBN 100 (100Mbps): AU$99p/m
- NBN 500 (500Mbps): AU$99p/m
- NBN 750 (750Mbps): AU$119p/m
- NBN 1000 (815Mbps): AU$129p/m
- Telstra vs Optus NBN: who has better broadband?
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 December 2025, found the average download speed ranged across the day from 896.3 Mbps to 900.2 Mbps.
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 750 real world speeds?
NBN 750 plans replaced NBN 250 and promise theoretical maximum download speeds of 750Mbps. Most providers I monitor do now claim this maximum as a typical evening speed, although ACCC data found that, of the providers monitored, they delivered 96.2% of advertised speeds during the busy evening hours – approximately 721.5 Mbps
What are NBN 500 real world speeds?
NBN 500 plans are seemingly fairing quite well since their launch. Virtually all providers claim maximum plan speeds – 500Mbps – and indeed, ACCC data has found they're overdelivering on this promise, with 100.8% recorded, or 504Mbps.
