The best NBN 25 plans are suited for one or two people who want to browse the web at the same time, stream music and stream video in HD quality – or potentially a single 4K video stream. They come with a maximum download speed of 25Mbps, and the average cost of a plan continues to sit at around AU$70 a month – if you already know you'll need more speed and you're in the wrong place, be sure to check out our complete round up of the best NBN plans.
You can easily spend less than that each month, with 15 NBN providers either hitting that mark or charging less on a regular basis, meaning there's plenty of choice when searching for the best plan for your household.
We've given you a helping hand further down by picking our favourite provider across three different categories: best overall; the best fastest and the outright cheapest. Low cost internet service provider (ISP) Flip was once unrivalled in all three categories, but following some changes to its pricing and aggressive discounts from other providers, that's no longer the case.
If you’re currently on a 25Mbps plan but you’re wanting to move up to something faster, you may want to check out the best NBN 100 plans and take advantage of the NBN Co's free fibre upgrade program. Alternatively, the equipment already at your premises will be able to support the best NBN 50 plans.
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$18.90p/m for 6 months (from AU$39p/m)
- Spintel: save AU$12.95p/m for 6 months (from AU$47p/m)
- Mate: save AU$30p/m for 6 months (from AU$40p/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$65 monthly being a reasonable price to pay. The average monthly price for an NBN 25 plan is currently AU$70.
Most telcos with NBN 25 plans also offer an introductory discount, slashing the price by as much as AU$15p/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$89 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.
