I compare NBN plans for a living – these are my 4 favourites for speed and savings in February 2026

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As TechRadar Australia’s resident NBN expert, I spend a solid chunk of time monitoring plan speeds and prices. And while there might not be much fluctuation on a regular basis, if an internet service provider does make adjustments to either price or advertised typical evening speed, I spot it immediately.

I do maintain dedicated guides to the best NBN plans, but to save you the time looking through those to find a new one that works for you, I’ve listed my current favourite plans here.

I’ve factored in a variety of speeds to suit all kinds of users – from those needing basic internet access to those who demand the fastest possible speeds. Do note that some of my selections might not be the cheapest NBN plans available, but they get my seal of approval due to their overall value.

So, without further ado…

Kogan Internet Silver | NBN 50 / 50Mbps TES | AU$70.90p/m (first 12 months, then AU$80.90p/m)

Price is a big factor when I make recommendations, but so is a provider’s reputation. Kogan Internet receives generally favourable reviews from customers, and right now it’s offering 12-month discounts across its entire plan lineup. A 50Mbps plan is a great option for smaller households (or those with lesser internet needs), and thanks to this outlay, it’s the second-cheapest for this speed tier. The ongoing cost from year two is also among the more affordable options.

• AU$70.90 minimum cost
• AU$850.80 first year cost
• AU$970.80 ongoing yearly cost

Superloop Lightspeed | NBN 1000 / 860Mbps TES | AU$85p/m (first 6 months, then AU$109p/m)

Superloop is another of my favourite providers, as it regularly performs well in official performance reviews conducted by the ACCC. With this NBN 1000 plan, as an example, the telco was found to deliver 923.7Mbps during all hours and 922.1Mbps in the busier evening hours – both well above the advertised 860Mbps typical evening speed. It’s also a great option for gamers, based on download speed data provided by Steam. What’s more, it’s one of the most affordable, with the AU$85 introductory cost the cheapest of all providers.

• AU$85 minimum cost
• AU$1,164 first year cost
• AU$1,308 ongoing yearly cost

Mate Scorchin’ Fast | NBN 2000 / 1,831Mbps TES | AU$141p/m (first 6 months, then AU$166p/m)

The Hyperfast NBN 2000 tier might realistically be overkill for many, but if it’s the fastest download speeds you crave, Mate’s plan currently advertises the fastest typical evening speed. It’s also the cheapest NBN 2000 plan available right now, and you can even get a free Binge Basic subscription included with code BINGE25.

• AU$141 minimum cost
• AU$1,842 first year cost
• AU$1,992 ongoing yearly cost

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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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