November 4, 2026 Well, what a month November is already shaping up to be for cheap NBN plans. Right out of the gate, we have Amaysim with some early-Black Friday offers that see its NBN plans start from just AU$30/m for 6 months, which is outstanding value. And with the Black Friday sales in Australia officially landing at the end of the month, I expect plenty of other NBN providers to follow suit with deals of their own — watch this space!
If you're looking to save some money with a cheap NBN plan, then you're in luck, as there are some incredibly low prices available right now, especially on faster plans. For example, you could get Spintel NBN 1000 for AU$76/m first 6 months or, even cheaper, Amaysim NBN 1000 for AU$70/m first 6 months.
At the other end of the speed scale, Amaysim once again deserves a mention, as its early-Black Friday offers include its NBN 25 plan dropping to just AU$30/m for the first 6 months.
And speaking of the Black Friday sales in Australia, with it officially landing at the end of the month, I expect there to be plenty of movement when it comes to finding cheap NBN plans, so make sure to check back to this guide regularly for the latest updates.
For now, you'll find my top picks for the best cheap NBN plans below across each speed tier. I've not only selected the outright cheapest in the first year of service, but from year two onwards as well.
And, in a few isolated cases, I've picked a plan that isn't the absolute cheapest, but which I feel offers greater overall value. If you're not totally sold on any of my picks, you can click through to find a wider selection for whichever speed tier you're looking for.
Cheap NBN 25 plan
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Cheap NBN 50 plan
Cheap NBN 100 plan
Cheap NBN 500 plan
Cheap NBN 750 plan
Cheap NBN 1000 plan
Cheap NBN FAQ
What is the cheapest NBN service?
The cheapest NBN service I've found comes from Amaysim, with an NBN 25 plan that starts at AU$30 a month for your first six months.
Are cheap NBN plans worth it?
Cheap NBN plans are worth it if saving money is your top priority, and there’s great deals to be had across all NBN speeds. However, before signing up to a cheap NBN plan, there are some aspects to consider:
How long the discount lasts:
Most NBN providers will offer you a discount for your first six months on the service – sometimes you can even get a cheaper rate for up to 12 months. Once the initial discount ends, consider whether the ongoing cost still makes it a cheap NBN plan. If not, you can always switch to another provider, which should be easy if you’re not locked into a contract or paying off any hardware.
Can you BYO modem:
Practically all NBN providers will ask if you’d like to include a modem with your new NBN plan, but if you already have one, you’ll save a good amount of money by reusing it whenever you switch telcos. You’ll likely need to reconfigure your modem to your new internet provider’s settings, but it’s pretty straightforward and the telco should give you instructions on how to do so.
What features are you missing out on:
A cheap NBN plan is often missing some of the more premium features of the major telcos, such as a modem with 4G backup or streaming add-ons. If you can do without these extras, you’ll likely spend less on your internet bill.
Latest updates
October 6, 2026
It's a new month and that means there's always a good chance that NBN plan prices have changed. And in this instance, they have, particularly on higher-speed plans. Most notably, Spintel has dropped some incredible prices on NBN 750 (from AU$69/m) and NBN 1000 (from AU$76/m) plans.
September 1, 2026
Pinch and a punch! And I really did have to pinch myself this morning when I noticed there had been quite a bit of movement amongst the cheapest NBN plans on the market. There have been new additions to some tiers, such as Spintel returning to the NBN 500 tier, and price reductions of only AU$1, but that have a huge effect on which provider is the cheapest.
August 4, 2026
There hasn't been a whole lot of movement when it comes to the cheapest NBN plans. By this I mean the usual suspects are still present, such as Kogan Internet and Spintel. While that may seem like a bit of a bummer if you were hoping for some variety, the positive news is that the mentioned providers are still offering incredible discounts that are worth checking out.
July 3, 2026
The cheapest NBN plans are no longer as cheap. That's because NBN Co has increased wholesale costs as of July 1, and providers are starting to pass this cost onto consumers.
I've seen some price increases already, although fortunately not all plans are affected. I've found the cheapest options across all speed tiers below.
June 24, 2026
There hasn't been a huge amount of movement in the NBN space throughout June, although the biggest change has to be the arrival of some cheap NBN plans from TPG. More specifically, its NBN 100 and NBN 500 plans, that both now boast 12-month discounts and low introductory costs of AU$69.99p/m.
Elsewhere cheap plans from Optus, Origin and Vodafone remain.
May 6, 2026
There has been a fair amount of shake up when it comes to searching for a cheap NBN plan. Perhaps the biggest news is that Dodo has restructured its pricing. The telco was offering 12-month discounts, but that's now changed to 6 months. To help ease the pain, the telco has dropped the introductory cost on many of its plan by some margin, and it now lays claims to having the cheapest intro cost on the NBN 50 and NBN 750 tiers.
March 24, 2026
Just over two weeks since I last updated this guide focusing on my favourite cheap NBN plans, Kogan Internet has once again adjusted its pricing. It's still good news, as the telco remains the cheapest provider on the NBN 100 and NBN 500 tiers, but the introductory cost for both has risen by a whole AU$2. You can find the latest prices further down.
March 2, 2026
There's been yet more movement in the NBN space. Following some price drops from Kogan Internet, the telco has dropped them even further, resulting in some insanely low prices, particularly on the NBN 100 and NBN 500 tiers.
February 17, 2026
Following the surprise 'Speed Sale' event from Superloop that popped up last week (and which is still going strong), Kogan Internet has now dropped the introductory monthly price of its NBN 100 and NBN 500 plans by AU$3. That might not sound like much, but it's resulted in the telco now being the cheapest in the first year for either plan – if you've been considering an NBN 500 plan then, Kogan Internet could be your best option.
