Who can get an NBN 250 plan?

To find out if you can get an NBN 250 plan, you need to know your NBN technology type. Terms like Fibre to the Node (FTTN) and Fibre to the Premises (FTTP) refer to the various ways homes and businesses connect to the NBN. If you're unsure of what technology is used at your address, read our guide on checking your NBN technology type .

Even though 100Mbps is good enough for your average user, there are certainly those who'd benefit from a faster NBN 250 plan. A super high speed option could be useful for anyone regularly downloading large files, like new release video games.

Best NBN 250 plans | Superfast NBN compared

By Alex Choros

Last updated 08 April 2025

Contents

In this NBN 250 guide:

Best NBN 250 plan: our pick
Cheap NBN 250 plans
Fastest NBN 250 plans
What's the upload speed on NBN 250?
How do I get NBN 250?
NBN FTTP upgrades
What are the alternatives to NBN 250?
Is NBN 250 worth it?
NBN 250 FAQs

NBN 250 "Superfast" is the second-fastest fastest internet speed tier in Australia for home connections, after NBN 1000 "Ultrafast". Unfortunately, NBN Superfast and Ultrafast plans are only available to people with FTTP or HFC connections, but free network upgrades continue to expand their availability.

An NBN 250 plan will give you download speeds up to 250Mbps, which is more than double an NBN 100 plan, and upload speeds of up to 25Mbps. For most households, we'd recommend trying out NBN 100 first and only upgrading to NBN 250 if you need to. But if you do need it, you have plenty of options to choose from.

In this guide, we'll cover the best, cheapest, and fastest NBN 250 plans in our database, and cover some important points about this speed tier.

Best NBN 250 plan: our pick

How we chose this plan: When picking the best NBN 250 plan, we look at the first-year cost, plan features, typical evening speeds, and support channels

nbn Home Superfast Plan

nbn® 250/21 Mbps
Unlimited Data
12mths Deal: Incl. $15/mth discount for 12 months based on the standard price $98.90/mth*. Ends 29.04.25. T&Cs apply

$83.90/mth

Min. cost $83.90

Go to Site

$83.90/mth

Min. cost $83.90

Go to Site

Plan details

Monthly price: $83.90 per month for the first 12 months, then $98.90 per month ongoing. Discount for new customers only
First year cost: $960
Performance: 250Mbps typical evening downloads, 21Mbps typical evening uploads
Bundle and save: Save up to $10/mth when you bundle with electricity and gas at the same address in selected areas
Contract: No contract
Extra fees: No set up or cancellation fees
Modem: BYO

This NBN 250 plan from Dodo is currently one of the most affordable options around, and has zippy typical evening speeds of 250Mbps. With the current promotion, you'll pay just $83.90 per month for your first full year (a $15 per-month discount) on this NBN 250 plan, and $98.90 per month thereafter. Offer valid for signups before April 29.

If this plan doesn't suit you, see how it compares to other NBN 250 plans popular with WhistleOut readers over the last seven days:

#1	Dodo Editor's Pick	Dodo Editor's Pick nbn Home Superfast Plan nbn® 250/21 Mbps Unlimited Data 12mths Deal: Incl. $15/mth discount for 12 months based on the standard price $98.90/mth. Ends 29.04.25. T&Cs apply $83.90/mth Min. cost $83.90 Go to Site*	$83.90/mth Min. cost $83.90	Go to Site
#2	SpinTel	SpinTel NBN Unlimited 250 nbn® 240/22 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Includes $9.95/mth off for the life of the plan while you stay connected to this plan. T&Cs apply $80/mth Min. cost $80 Go to Site	$80/mth Min. cost $80	Go to Site
#3	TPG	TPG nbn Home Superfast Unlimited Plan nbn® 250/21 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Get Price Beat Guarantee + $84.99/mth for first 6 months, then $99.99/mth. T&Cs apply. $84.99/mth Min. cost $84.99 Go to Site	$84.99/mth Min. cost $84.99	Go to Site
#4	Tangerine Telecom	Tangerine Telecom Fixed Wireless Speedy nbn® Wireless Superfast Speed Unlimited Data Deal: Includes $20/mth off for the first 6 mths - $65.90/month for first 6 months, then $85.90/month + 3 months BINGE. Ends 30.06.25 $65.90/mth Min. cost $65.90 Go to Site	$65.90/mth Min. cost $65.90	Go to Site
#5	Exetel	Exetel Superfast nbn250 nbn® 220/21 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Includes $18/mth off for first 6 months - $80.99/mth for first 6 months, then $98.99/mth. $80.99/mth Min. cost $80.99 Go to Site	$80.99/mth Min. cost $80.99	Go to Site

Deal hop and save

Keep an eye out for introductory deals. Many (perhaps most) NBN providers offer new customers a cheaper price for the first six or so months, after which the fee increases to an "ongoing" price. Given the higher cost of NBN 250 plans, you can save a lot by switching internet providers every six months or so.

But, if that doesn't appeal, we'll also compare Ultrafast NBN plans based on their total cost over the first 12 months – any longer-term comparison than this isn't too useful, given plans general increase in price every July.

Cheap NBN 250 plans

How we chose these plans: These are the cheapest NBN 250 plans in our database of 33 internet providers. We look at the cheapest introductory deals because swapping providers is the best way to save money. But we also compare based on the total cost over the first 12 months, in case that sounds like too much of a hassle.

NBN Unlimited 250

nbn® 240/22 Mbps
Unlimited Data
Deal: Includes $9.95/mth off for the life of the plan while you stay connected to this plan. T&Cs apply

$80/mth

Min. cost $80

Go to Site

$80/mth

Min. cost $80

Go to Site

Plan details

Monthly price: $80 per month – a $9.95 discount for the life of the plan, as long as you stay connected (new customers only). Standard price is $89.95 per month.
Yearly cost: $960 per year (deal pricing)
Performance: 240Mbps typical evening downloads, 22Mbps typical evening uploads
Contract: No contract
Extra fees: No set up or cancellation fees
Modem: BYO

SpinTel's plan is currently the cheapest in our database for both introductory price and total cost over the first year. New customers get a permanent discount of $9.90 per month off the standard pricing, as long as you stay connected. This means $80 per month, which is cheaper than the intro deals of other providers, let alone their ongoing prices.

The plan is no-frills: BYO modem, no extra perks, no contract, and no signup or exit fees. Basically, you're not paying for any bells and whistles you mightn't need or want.

If SpinTel's plan doesn't doesn't suit, here are the other cheapest NBN 250 plans in our database:

Cheapest NBN 250 plans
Cheapest over 12 months

#1	Southern Phone	Southern Phone nbn Superfast nbn® 250/23 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Includes $20/mth off for 12 months! $75/mth for 12 months, then $95/mth. Offer ends 05.08.25 $75/mth Min. cost $75 Link not supplied	$75/mth Min. cost $75	Link not supplied
#2	SpinTel	SpinTel NBN Unlimited 250 nbn® 240/22 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Includes $9.95/mth off for the life of the plan while you stay connected to this plan. T&Cs apply $80/mth Min. cost $80 Go to Site	$80/mth Min. cost $80	Go to Site
#3	Exetel	Exetel Superfast nbn250 nbn® 220/21 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Includes $18/mth off for first 6 months - $80.99/mth for first 6 months, then $98.99/mth. $80.99/mth Min. cost $80.99 Go to Site	$80.99/mth Min. cost $80.99	Go to Site
#4	Swoop	Swoop nbn® Home Superfast nbn® 241/25 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Includes $37/mth off for 6 months with code LOVE37, $82/mth for first 6 mths then $119/mth. Ends 30.04.25 $82/mth Min. cost $82 Link not supplied	$82/mth Min. cost $82	Link not supplied
#5	Dodo Editor's Pick	Dodo Editor's Pick nbn Home Superfast Plan nbn® 250/21 Mbps Unlimited Data 12mths Deal: Incl. $15/mth discount for 12 months based on the standard price $98.90/mth. Ends 29.04.25. T&Cs apply $83.90/mth Min. cost $83.90 Go to Site*	$83.90/mth Min. cost $83.90	Go to Site
#6	Vodafone	Vodafone Home Superfast nbn® nbn® 250/21 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Save $10/mth for 6 mths + Speed upgrade at no extra cost if you have a mobile phone plan with Vodafone $84/mth Min. cost $84 Link not supplied	$84/mth Min. cost $84	Link not supplied

#1	Southern Phone	Southern Phone nbn Superfast nbn® 250/23 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Includes $20/mth off for 12 months! $75/mth for 12 months, then $95/mth. Offer ends 05.08.25 $75/mth Min. cost $75 Link not supplied	$75/mth Min. cost $75	Link not supplied
#2	SpinTel	SpinTel NBN Unlimited 250 nbn® 240/22 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Includes $9.95/mth off for the life of the plan while you stay connected to this plan. T&Cs apply $80/mth Min. cost $80 Go to Site	$80/mth Min. cost $80	Go to Site
#3	Dodo Editor's Pick	Dodo Editor's Pick nbn Home Superfast Plan nbn® 250/21 Mbps Unlimited Data 12mths Deal: Incl. $15/mth discount for 12 months based on the standard price $98.90/mth. Ends 29.04.25. T&Cs apply $83.90/mth Min. cost $83.90 Go to Site*	$83.90/mth Min. cost $83.90	Go to Site
#4	Vodafone	Vodafone Home Superfast nbn® nbn® 250/21 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Save $10/mth for 6 mths + Speed upgrade at no extra cost if you have a mobile phone plan with Vodafone $84/mth Min. cost $84 Link not supplied	$84/mth Min. cost $84	Link not supplied
#5	Kogan Internet	Kogan Internet nbn250 Platinum Unlimited nbn® 250/21 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: $84.90/mth for first 6 months and revert back to $94.90/mth thereafter. Offer ends 30.05.25 $84.90/mth Min. cost $84.90 Go to Site	$84.90/mth Min. cost $84.90	Go to Site
#6	Exetel	Exetel Superfast nbn250 nbn® 220/21 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Includes $18/mth off for first 6 months - $80.99/mth for first 6 months, then $98.99/mth. $80.99/mth Min. cost $80.99 Go to Site	$80.99/mth Min. cost $80.99	Go to Site

Fastest NBN 250 plans

How we chose these plans: These are the fastest NBN 250 plans in our database, ranked by their reported typical evening download speeds. Where download speeds are the same, we use introductory price as a secondary ranking measure.

#1	Southern Phone	Southern Phone nbn Superfast nbn® 250/23 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Includes $20/mth off for 12 months! $75/mth for 12 months, then $95/mth. Offer ends 05.08.25 $75/mth Min. cost $75 Link not supplied	$75/mth Min. cost $75	Link not supplied
#2	Dodo Editor's Pick	Dodo Editor's Pick nbn Home Superfast Plan nbn® 250/21 Mbps Unlimited Data 12mths Deal: Incl. $15/mth discount for 12 months based on the standard price $98.90/mth. Ends 29.04.25. T&Cs apply $83.90/mth Min. cost $83.90 Go to Site*	$83.90/mth Min. cost $83.90	Go to Site
#3	Vodafone	Vodafone Home Superfast nbn® nbn® 250/21 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Save $10/mth for 6 mths + Speed upgrade at no extra cost if you have a mobile phone plan with Vodafone $84/mth Min. cost $84 Link not supplied	$84/mth Min. cost $84	Link not supplied
#4	Kogan Internet	Kogan Internet nbn250 Platinum Unlimited nbn® 250/21 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: $84.90/mth for first 6 months and revert back to $94.90/mth thereafter. Offer ends 30.05.25 $84.90/mth Min. cost $84.90 Go to Site	$84.90/mth Min. cost $84.90	Go to Site
#5	Tangerine Telecom	Tangerine Telecom SuperSpeedy NBN nbn® 250/21 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Includes $20/mth off for the first 6 mths, $84.90/month for first 6 months, then $104.90/month + 3 months BINGE. Ends 30.06.25 $84.90/mth Min. cost $84.90 Go to Site	$84.90/mth Min. cost $84.90	Go to Site
#6	iiNet	iiNet nbn Home Superfast Liimitless nbn® 250/21 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Includes $15/mth off for 6 mths - $84.99/mth for first 6 months, then $99.99/mth. Use code SAVE15FOR6. Ends 06.05.25 $84.99/mth Min. cost $84.99 Go to Site	$84.99/mth Min. cost $84.99	Go to Site

Not all NBN 250 plans are created equal. While slower NBN tiers tend to have similar performance between providers, once you get to NBN 250 and beyond, you can sometimes see significant variations in speed.

NBN providers are required to measure and report their "typical evening speeds", which can give you a good indication of how your NBN 250 plan might perform before you sign up. It's not a guarantee, and speeds can vary between households based on many factors, but it's still a good place to start if you want the fastest NBN 250 plan around.

What's the upload speed on NBN 250?

NBN 250 plans have maximum upload speeds of 25Mbps. This is why they're sometimes referred to as NBN 250/25 plans, but in the real world you'll usually see uploads in the low 20s. Here's how each speed tier compares based on their maximum upload speeds and how long it takes to upload 1GB:

NBN Speed Tier	Maximum Upload Speed	Est. time to upload 1GB
NBN 12	1Mbps	2 hours, 23 mins
NBN 25	5Mbps	28 mins, 37 secs
NBN 50	20Mbps	7 mins, 9 secs
NBN 100 / 20	20Mbps	7 mins, 9 secs
NBN 100 / 40	40Mbps	3 mins, 34 secs
NBN 250	25Mbps	5 mins, 43 secs
NBN 1000	50Mbps	2 mins, 52 secs

How do I get NBN 250?

To find out how you can get an NBN 250 plan, you need to know your NBN technology type first. If you're unsure of what technology is used at your address, read our full guide on how to check your NBN technology type.

You'll often come across terms like Fibre to the Node (FTTN) and Fibre to the Premises (FTTP), which refer to the various NBN connection types homes and businesses are physically connected to the NBN. Right now, only two NBN connection types can sign up for plans faster than NBN 100 – FTTP and Hybrid Fibre Coaxial (HFC) connections.

Here's a quick look at what the maximum speed tiers for each NBN technology type are:

Fastest internet speed for each NBN connection

NBN technology	Speed tier	Downloads	Uploads
Fibre to the Premises	NBN 1000	970Mbps	50Mbps
Hybrid Fibre Coaxial	NBN 1000	970Mbps*	50Mbps
Fibre to the Curb	NBN 100	100Mbps	20-40Mbps
Fibre to the Building	NBN 100	100Mbps	5-40Mbps
Fibre to the Node	NBN 100	100Mbps	40Mbps
Fixed Wireless	Fixed Wireless Plus	100Mbps^	20Mbps
Sky Muster Satellite	'High-tier plan'	100Mbps^†	5Mbps

_{These are maximum speeds based on NBN Co's December 2023 product description. Your speeds may differ based on location, connection, and other factors.
*While HFC's stated maximum is 970Mbps, it's still likely to be slower on average than FTTP.

^Fixed Wireless' maximum wholesale speed is 100/20, but many providers only offer 75/10 plans.

^†The maximum wholesale plan speed for Sky Muster satellite is 100/5Mbps, but you're more likely to find 25/5 plans.}

All customers on FTTP and HFC connections can get an NBN 250 or NBN 1000 plan.

If you're not on either of these technology types, you may still be in luck. NBN Co's latest upgrade to FTTP program allows select locations across Australia to upgrade to FTTP at no additional cost. The upgrade program is specifically for Australians on FTTN or FTTC connections.

NBN Co is on track to enable as many as 10 million premises to access high-speed NBN by the end of 2025, with over two million premises already eligible to upgrade. Here are the locations NBN Co has already been announced.

NBN FTTP upgrades

NBN Co is undertaking work to upgrade FTTN connections to FTTP. To see what updates could be in store for your NBN connection type, check out the relevant sections below:

Fibre to the Node (FTTN)

FTTN is considered the worst fixed-line NBN technology, with many connections not even able to achieve NBN 100 speeds. To counteract this, NBN Co is running an upgrade program that will allow customers in eligible areas to swap to a full-fibre NBN experience for free, allowing them to sign up to NBN 250 or NBN 1000 plans.

Over two million premises can already upgrade (although this number also includes connections that use FTTC), and the network builder says it is on track to achieve its goal of enabling 90% of homes and businesses to gain access to an NBN Ultrafast connection by the end of 2025.

If you have an FTTN address eligible for free FTTP upgrade, you'll simply need to order an NBN 100 plan or better to start the upgrade process. Just note you'll need to stay on your new, faster plan for a full year, otherwise, you'll pay a fee.

If you can’t wait until 2025, you can pay for your premises to be upgraded now. Requesting a quote is free, but we’ve seen quotes of close to $28,000 to upgrade an FTTN premise to FTTP. Waiting for the free upgrade is almost certainly a better bet.

Fibre to the Curb (FTTC)

FTTC customers will also be upgraded to full-fibre NBN. To upgrade, you'll need to order an NBN 250 or NBN 1000 plan after your area has been upgraded. FTTC customers can also pay for an upgrade to FTTP, but once again, due to excessive pricing, the better option is to wait.

Fixed Wireless & Satellite

Fixed Wireless customers will also benefit from NBN Co upgrades. NBN Co plans to supercharge the Fixed Wireless portion of the network with 5G. This will allow most Fixed Wireless customers to order the equivalent of NBN 100 and NBN 250 plans. Fixed Wireless customers are currently limited to maximum speeds of 75Mbps. These two new speed tiers should be available as early as mid-2024.

NBN Co's Fixed Wireless upgrade program will expand the Fixed Wireless footprint by at least 50%, which will allow Satellite customers to migrate to Fixed Wireless by the end of 2024. As of March 2023, around 24,000 homes and businesses across regional Australia are now eligible to access the NBN Fixed Wireless network for the first time.

Other upgrades to Fixed Wireless towers, in-home equipment and NBN Sky Muster Plus enhancements are on track to be completed by December 2024.

Fibre to the Building (FTTB)

There is currently no free upgrade path for gigabit speeds for Fibre to the Building (FTTB) connections. Typically used for apartment buildings or office blocks, FTTB isn't part of NBN Co's upgrade program. If you want to pay to upgrade your FTTB connection to FTTP, this will cost upwards of $10,000 through NBN Co's Technology Choice Program.

What are the alternatives to NBN 250?

NBN 250 is one of six speed tiers available for fixed-line NBN connections. NBN 250 is the second fastest (behind NBN 1000), but also the second most expensive, so you want to be sure you actually need it.

At the end of the day, a few factors will determine which speed tier is right for you such as your budget, how many people will be using your internet connection at once, and what you plan to use it for. Here's a breakdown of how many users can fit comfortably on each speed tier and the speeds you can expect from each:

NBN speed tier	Best for	Good speed	Avg speeds
NBN 12 (Basic I)	Lone, low internet users	12Mbps	10-12Mbps
NBN 25 (Basic II)	Budget pick for 1-2 people	25Mbps	19-25Mbps
NBN 50 (Standard)	A great all-rounder for 2-4 people	50Mbps	42-50Mbps
NBN 100 (Fast)	Internet lovers and big households	100Mbps	90-100Mbps
NBN 250 (Superfast)	Got the need for speed	248Mbps	200-230Mbps
NBN 1000 (Ultrafast)	Fastest you can get if you can get it	800Mbps	200-700Mbps

Once you know which speed tier suits your needs, you can start comparing NBN providers and their plans. Below, we've broken down the fastest plans on each speed tier from NBN 25 onwards. We've included NBN 250 plans below for comparison:

If you just need a basic connection, it could be worth considering an NBN 25 plan. You can expect download speeds of up to 25Mbps and upload speeds of up to 5Mbps. Most online activities can still be done on an NBN 25 plan, but it will start to buckle if you have too many people using your connection.

#1	MATE	MATE Crikey nbn 25/10 nbn® 25/10 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Includes $30/mth off for the first 6 mths (code MATE30) + 1-month money back guarantee + Bundle & Save $40/mth Min. cost $40 Link not supplied	$40/mth Min. cost $40	Link not supplied
#2	Southern Phone	Southern Phone nbn Basic nbn® 25/8 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Includes $14/mth off for 12 months! $45/mth for 12 months, then $59/mth. Offer ends 05.08.25 $45/mth Min. cost $45 Link not supplied	$45/mth Min. cost $45	Link not supplied
#3	Moose NBN	Moose NBN nbn 25/10 Value nbn® 25/10 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Includes $14/mth off for first 6 months, then $60.80/month. Ends 30.06.25 $46.80/mth Min. cost $46.80 Link not supplied	$46.80/mth Min. cost $46.80	Link not supplied
#4	Kogan Internet	Kogan Internet Bronze Unlimited nbn® 25/8 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: $46.90/mth for first 6 months and revert back to $68.90/mth thereafter. Offer ends 30.05.25 $46.90/mth Min. cost $46.90 Go to Site	$46.90/mth Min. cost $46.90	Go to Site
#5	SpinTel	SpinTel NBN Unlimited Entry 25 nbn® 25/8 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Includes $12.95 off your plan for first 6 months! $47/mth for first 6 months, then $59.95/mth $47/mth Min. cost $47 Go to Site	$47/mth Min. cost $47	Go to Site
#6	Tangerine Telecom	Tangerine Telecom Value NBN nbn® 25/8.5 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Includes $20/mth off for the first 6 mths, $47.90/month for first 6 months, then $67.90/month + 3 months BINGE. Ends 30.06.25 $47.90/mth Min. cost $47.90 Go to Site	$47.90/mth Min. cost $47.90	Go to Site
#7	amaysim	amaysim Unlimited nbn Quick As nbn® 25/8 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Includes $20/mth off for first 6 months (Incl. Standard Intro Offer), $50/mth for first 6 months, then $70/mth. Ends 30.04.25 $50/mth Min. cost $50 Link not supplied	$50/mth Min. cost $50	Link not supplied
#8	Exetel	Exetel Everyday nbn25 nbn® 25/8.5 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Includes $13/mth off for first 6 months - $50.99/mth for first 6 months, then $63.99/mth. $50.99/mth Min. cost $50.99 Go to Site	$50.99/mth Min. cost $50.99	Go to Site
#9	Buddy Telco	Buddy Telco Standard nbn - Unlimited nbn® 24/8 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: $53/month for first 6 months, then $65/month. Use promo code BUDDY25. Offer ends 18.05.25 $53/mth Min. cost $53 Go to Site	$53/mth Min. cost $53	Go to Site
#10	Dodo	Dodo nbn25 Unlimited Plan nbn® 25/4 Mbps Unlimited Data 12mths Deal: Incl. $15/mth discount for 12 months based on the standard price $68.90/mth. Ends 29.04.25. T&Cs apply. $53.90/mth Min. cost $53.90 Go to Site*	$53.90/mth Min. cost $53.90	Go to Site

NBN 50 plans are your best bang for your buck option when it comes to the NBN. They are affordable and are a good option for households with between two and four people. An NBN 50 plan will ensure everyone in your household is able to partake in their favourite online activities, whether it's streaming movies and music, online gaming or video calling with overseas friends and family.

#1	Kogan Internet	Kogan Internet Silver Unlimited nbn® 50/17 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: $59.90/mth for first 6 months and revert back to $78.90/mth thereafter. Offer ends 30.05.25 $59.90/mth Min. cost $59.90 Go to Site	$59.90/mth Min. cost $59.90	Go to Site
#2	Tangerine Telecom	Tangerine Telecom Value Plus NBN nbn® 50/17 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Includes $23/mth off for the first 6 mths, $59.90/month for first 6 months, then $82.90/month + 3 months BINGE. Ends 30.06.25 $59.90/mth Min. cost $59.90 Go to Site	$59.90/mth Min. cost $59.90	Go to Site
#3	MATE	MATE Ripper nbn 50/20 nbn® 49/19 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Includes $20/mth off for the first 6 mths (code RIPPER20) + 1-month money back guarantee + Bundle & Save $60/mth Min. cost $60 Link not supplied	$60/mth Min. cost $60	Link not supplied
#4	Exetel	Exetel Extra-value nbn50 nbn® 50/17 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Includes $19/mth off for first 6 months - $60.99/mth for first 6 months, then $79.99/mth. $60.99/mth Min. cost $60.99 Go to Site	$60.99/mth Min. cost $60.99	Go to Site
#5	Buddy Telco Editor's Pick	Buddy Telco Editor's Pick Value nbn - Unlimited nbn® 49/16 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: $63/month for first 6 months, then $75/month. Use promo code BUDDY50. Offer ends 18.05.25 $63/mth Min. cost $63 Go to Site	$63/mth Min. cost $63	Go to Site
#6	Moose NBN	Moose NBN nbn 50/20 Premium nbn® 50/20 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Includes $16/mth off for first 6 months, then $79.80/month. Ends 30.06.25 $63.80/mth Min. cost $63.80 Link not supplied	$63.80/mth Min. cost $63.80	Link not supplied
#7	Superloop	Superloop Extra-value nbn50/20 nbn® 50/17 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Incl. $14/mth off for 6 months! $67/mth for 6 mths, then $81/mth + Free Amazon eero 6+ if you stay connected for 24 mths $67/mth Min. cost $67 Go to Site	$67/mth Min. cost $67	Go to Site
#8	Dodo	Dodo nbn50 Unlimited Plan nbn® 50/17 Mbps Unlimited Data 12mths Deal: Incl. $15/mth discount for 12 months based on the standard price $83.90/mth. Ends 29.04.25. T&Cs apply. $68.90/mth Min. cost $68.90 Go to Site*	$68.90/mth Min. cost $68.90	Go to Site
#9	Swoop	Swoop nbn® Home Everyday nbn® 50/20 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Includes $15/mth off for 6 months with code LOVE15, $69/mth for first 6 months then $84/mth. Offer ends 30.04.25 $69/mth Min. cost $69 Link not supplied	$69/mth Min. cost $69	Link not supplied
#10	iiNet	iiNet nbn50 Liimitless nbn® 50/17 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Includes $15/mth off for 6 mths – $69.99/mth for first 6 months, then $84.99/mth. Use code SAVE15FOR6. Ends 06.05.25 $69.99/mth Min. cost $69.99 Go to Site	$69.99/mth Min. cost $69.99	Go to Site

NBN 100 plans are the next logical step if you don't think NBN 50 will cut it for you. You get twice the download speed, meaning your connection will go as fast as 100Mbps. Most NBN 100 plans have upload speeds of 20Mbps, which is the same as what you get on NBN 50. We'd say NBN 100 plans are best for large households or anyone who regularly downloads large files, such as new release video games.

#1	MATE	MATE No Worries nbn 100/20 nbn® 97/19 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Includes $30/mth off for the first 6 mths (code MATE30) + 1-month money back guarantee + Bundle & Save $60/mth Min. cost $60 Link not supplied	$60/mth Min. cost $60	Link not supplied
#2	Tangerine Telecom	Tangerine Telecom Fixed Wireless Value Plus nbn® Wireless Fast Speed Unlimited Data Deal: Includes $20/mth off for the first 6 mths, $62.90/month for first 6 months, then $82.90/month + 3 months BINGE. Ends 30.06.25 $62.90/mth Min. cost $62.90 Go to Site	$62.90/mth Min. cost $62.90	Go to Site
#3	Moose NBN	Moose NBN nbn 100/20 Premium FW nbn® Wireless 73/10 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Includes $16/mth off for first 6 months, then $79.80/month. Ends 30.06.25 $63.80/mth Min. cost $63.80 Link not supplied	$63.80/mth Min. cost $63.80	Link not supplied
#4	Southern Phone	Southern Phone nbn Fast nbn® 100/19 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Includes $24/mth off for 12 months! $65/mth for 12 months, then $89/mth. Offer ends 05.08.25 $65/mth Min. cost $65 Link not supplied	$65/mth Min. cost $65	Link not supplied
#5	SpinTel Editor's Pick	SpinTel Editor's Pick NBN Unlimited Premium 100 nbn® 100/18 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Includes $16.95 off your plan for first 6 months! $65/mth for first 6 months, then $81.95/mth $65/mth Min. cost $65 Go to Site	$65/mth Min. cost $65	Go to Site
#6	Kogan Internet	Kogan Internet Gold Unlimited nbn® 100/17 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: $65.90/mth for first 6 months and revert back to $83.90/mth thereafter. Offer ends 30.05.25 $65.90/mth Min. cost $65.90 Go to Site	$65.90/mth Min. cost $65.90	Go to Site
#7	Exetel	Exetel Family nbn100/20 nbn® 100/17 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Includes $19/mth off for first 6 months - $65.99/mth for first 6 months, then $84.99/mth $65.99/mth Min. cost $65.99 Go to Site	$65.99/mth Min. cost $65.99	Go to Site
#8	Dodo Editor's Pick	Dodo Editor's Pick Fixed Wireless Plus Plan nbn® Wireless 50/6 Mbps Unlimited Data 12mths Deal: Incl. $15/mth discount for 12 months based on the standard price $83.90/mth. Ends 29.04.25. T&Cs apply. $68.90/mth Min. cost $68.90 Go to Site*	$68.90/mth Min. cost $68.90	Go to Site
#9	Swoop	Swoop nbn® Wireless Plus nbn® Wireless 75/10 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Includes $15/mth off for 6 months with code LOVE15, $69/mth for first 6 months then $84/mth. Offer ends 30.04.25 $69/mth Min. cost $69 Link not supplied	$69/mth Min. cost $69	Link not supplied
#10	amaysim	amaysim Unlimited nbn Fast As nbn® 100/18 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Includes $20/mth off for first 6 months (Incl. Standard Intro Offer), $70/mth for first 6 months, then $90/mth. Ends 30.04.25 $70/mth Min. cost $70 Link not supplied	$70/mth Min. cost $70	Link not supplied

NBN 250 the second fastest option for fixed-line NBN. These plans are a little more expensive than what you'd pay for an NBN 100 plan, should do the trick if you're finding NBN 100 just doesn't cut it.

NBN 250 plans are only available to those who have a Fibre to the Premises (FTTP) or Hybrid Fibre Coaxial (HFC) NBN connection.

#1	Tangerine Telecom	Tangerine Telecom Fixed Wireless Speedy nbn® Wireless Superfast Speed Unlimited Data Deal: Includes $20/mth off for the first 6 mths - $65.90/month for first 6 months, then $85.90/month + 3 months BINGE. Ends 30.06.25 $65.90/mth Min. cost $65.90 Go to Site	$65.90/mth Min. cost $65.90	Go to Site
#2	Southern Phone	Southern Phone nbn Superfast nbn® 250/23 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Includes $20/mth off for 12 months! $75/mth for 12 months, then $95/mth. Offer ends 05.08.25 $75/mth Min. cost $75 Link not supplied	$75/mth Min. cost $75	Link not supplied
#3	Superloop	Superloop nbn Fixed Wireless Home Fast (250/20) nbn® Wireless 90/8 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Incl. $15/mth off 6 months! $75/mth for 6 mths, then $90/mth + Free Amazon eero 6+ if you stay connected for 24 mths $75/mth Min. cost $75 Go to Site	$75/mth Min. cost $75	Go to Site
#4	Activ8me	Activ8me Fixed Wireless Home Fast nbn® Wireless 90/8 Mbps Unlimited Data $79.95/mth Min. cost $79.95 Go to Site	$79.95/mth Min. cost $79.95	Go to Site
#5	SpinTel	SpinTel NBN Unlimited 250 nbn® 240/22 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Includes $9.95/mth off for the life of the plan while you stay connected to this plan. T&Cs apply $80/mth Min. cost $80 Go to Site	$80/mth Min. cost $80	Go to Site
#6	Exetel	Exetel Superfast nbn250 nbn® 220/21 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Includes $18/mth off for first 6 months - $80.99/mth for first 6 months, then $98.99/mth. $80.99/mth Min. cost $80.99 Go to Site	$80.99/mth Min. cost $80.99	Go to Site
#7	Swoop	Swoop nbn® Home Superfast nbn® 241/25 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Includes $37/mth off for 6 months with code LOVE37, $82/mth for first 6 mths then $119/mth. Ends 30.04.25 $82/mth Min. cost $82 Link not supplied	$82/mth Min. cost $82	Link not supplied
#8	Dodo Editor's Pick	Dodo Editor's Pick nbn Home Superfast Plan nbn® 250/21 Mbps Unlimited Data 12mths Deal: Incl. $15/mth discount for 12 months based on the standard price $98.90/mth. Ends 29.04.25. T&Cs apply $83.90/mth Min. cost $83.90 Go to Site*	$83.90/mth Min. cost $83.90	Go to Site
#9	Vodafone	Vodafone Home Superfast nbn® nbn® 250/21 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Save $10/mth for 6 mths + Speed upgrade at no extra cost if you have a mobile phone plan with Vodafone $84/mth Min. cost $84 Link not supplied	$84/mth Min. cost $84	Link not supplied
#10	Kogan Internet	Kogan Internet nbn250 Platinum Unlimited nbn® 250/21 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: $84.90/mth for first 6 months and revert back to $94.90/mth thereafter. Offer ends 30.05.25 $84.90/mth Min. cost $84.90 Go to Site	$84.90/mth Min. cost $84.90	Go to Site

If you're looking for the fastest NBN speed tier possible, you'll want an NBN 1000 plan. NBN 1000 plans can offer download speeds of up to 1Gbps and upload speeds of 50Mbps. Like NBN 250 plans, NBN 1000 plans are only available to those with an FTTP or HFC connection.

#1	Tangerine Telecom	Tangerine Telecom Fixed Wireless Superspeedy nbn® Wireless Ultrafast Speed Unlimited Data Deal: Includes $20/mth off for the first 6 mths - $84.90/month for first 6 months, then $104.90/month + 3 months BINGE. Ends 30.06.25 $84.90/mth Min. cost $84.90 Go to Site	$84.90/mth Min. cost $84.90	Go to Site
#2	Southern Phone	Southern Phone nbn Ultrafast nbn® 860/43 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Includes $20/mth off for 12 months! $85/mth for 12 months, then $105/mth. Offer ends 05.08.25 $85/mth Min. cost $85 Link not supplied	$85/mth Min. cost $85	Link not supplied
#3	Superloop	Superloop nbn Fixed Wireless Super Fast (400/40) nbn® Wireless 120/8 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Incl. $15/mth off 6 months! $85/mth for 6 mths, then $100/mth + Free Amazon eero 6+ if you stay connected for 24 mths $85/mth Min. cost $85 Go to Site	$85/mth Min. cost $85	Go to Site
#4	Activ8me	Activ8me Fixed Wireless Super Fast nbn® Wireless 120/8 Mbps Unlimited Data $89.95/mth Min. cost $89.95 Go to Site	$89.95/mth Min. cost $89.95	Go to Site
#5	MATE	MATE Flamin' Fast nbn 1000/50 nbn® 831/49 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Includes $30/mth off for the first 6 mths (use code MATE30) + 1-month money back guarantee on your Internet + Bundle & Save! $90/mth Min. cost $90 Link not supplied	$90/mth Min. cost $90	Link not supplied
#6	SpinTel	SpinTel NBN Unlimited 1000 nbn® 750/42 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Includes $10.95/mth off for the life of the plan while you stay connected to this plan. T&Cs apply $90/mth Min. cost $90 Go to Site	$90/mth Min. cost $90	Go to Site
#7	Vodafone	Vodafone Home Ultrafast nbn® nbn® 800/40 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Save $10/mth for 6 mths + Speed upgrade at no extra cost if you have a mobile phone plan with Vodafone $94/mth Min. cost $94 Link not supplied	$94/mth Min. cost $94	Link not supplied
#8	iiNet	iiNet nbn Home Ultrafast Liimitless nbn® 800/40 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Includes $15/mth off for 6 mths - $94.99/mth for first 6 months, then $109.99/mth. Use code SAVE15FOR6. Ends 06.05.25 $94.99/mth Min. cost $94.99 Go to Site	$94.99/mth Min. cost $94.99	Go to Site
#9	TPG	TPG nbn Home Ultrafast Unlimited Plan nbn® 800/40 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Get Price Beat Guarantee + $94.99/mth for first 6 months, then $109.99/mth. T&Cs apply. $94.99/mth Min. cost $94.99 Go to Site	$94.99/mth Min. cost $94.99	Go to Site
#10	Kogan Internet	Kogan Internet nbn1000 Diamond Unlimited nbn® 800/42.5 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: $98.90/mth for first 6 months and revert back to $108.90/mth thereafter. Offer ends 30.05.25 $98.90/mth Min. cost $98.90 Go to Site	$98.90/mth Min. cost $98.90	Go to Site

If you're not sure which of these plans is for you, take a look at our guide to the fastest NBN providers.

NBN isn't the only kind of connection type you can get in Australia. While 4G home internet can't really compete against superfast NBN tiers, 5G home internet can.

These plans can have typical evening speeds of up to 250Mbps but theoretically can go much higher. Note that some 5G home internet plans are capped at 50Mbps, while others are capped at 100Mbps. For the fastest experience possible, you'll want an uncapped plan. You will need to be in a 5G coverage area to go down this path.

If you decide to choose a plan capped at 50Mbps, this means it's the equivalent of NBN 50, however, you may experience slightly slower speeds during peak hours. This is a great option if you're either conscious of the price or you know you won't use over 50Mbps.

Here's pricing for 5G home internet plans capped at 50Mbps:

#1	SpinTel	SpinTel 5G Unlimited Wireless Broadband (50Mbit) Wireless 50 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Incl. $10/mth off for 6 mths! $49/mth for the first 6 mths, then $59/mth. $25 upfront postage for rental modem also apply $49/mth Min. cost $74 Link not supplied	$49/mth Min. cost $74	Link not supplied
#2	iiNet	iiNet 5G Home Broadband Plus Wireless 50/16 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Includes $10/mth off for first 6 months, then $59.99/mth. Offer available until withdrawn. $49.99/mth Min. cost $49.99 Go to Site	$49.99/mth Min. cost $49.99	Go to Site
#3	TPG	TPG 5G Home Broadband Plus Wireless 50/16 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Includes $10/mth off for 6 months! $49.99/mth for first 6 months, then $59.99/mth. Available until withdrawn. T&C apply. $49.99/mth Min. cost $49.99 Go to Site	$49.99/mth Min. cost $49.99	Go to Site
#4	Vodafone	Vodafone 5G Home Internet Plus Plan Wireless 50/16 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Includes $10/mth off for first 6 mths + Save $5/mth when you already have a mobile phone plan with Vodafone $55/mth Min. cost $55 Link not supplied	$55/mth Min. cost $55	Link not supplied
#5	Optus	Optus Optus Plus Everyday 5G Wireless 45/11 Mbps Unlimited Data $69/mth Min. cost $69 Link not supplied	$69/mth Min. cost $69	Link not supplied
#6	Yomojo	Yomojo 5G Internet 50 Wireless 43 Mbps Unlimited Data $69.90/mth Min. cost $69.90 Link not supplied	$69.90/mth Min. cost $69.90	Link not supplied

If you choose a plan capped at 100Mbps, this means it's the equivalent of an NBN 100 plan, however, you may experience slightly slower speeds during peak hours. This is a great option for households with multiple members who regularly connect to the internet at the same time.

Here's pricing for 5G home internet plans capped at 100Mbps:

#1	TPG Editor's Pick	TPG Editor's Pick 5G Home Broadband Premium Wireless 100/18 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Includes $10/mth off for 6 months! $54.99/mth for first 6 months, then $64.99/mth. Available until withdrawn. T&C apply. $54.99/mth Min. cost $54.99 Go to Site	$54.99/mth Min. cost $54.99	Go to Site
#2	SpinTel	SpinTel 5G Unlimited Wireless Broadband (100Mbit) Wireless 100 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Incl. $10/mth off for 6 mths! $59/mth for the first 6 mths, then $69/mth. $25 upfront postage for rental modem also apply $59/mth Min. cost $84 Link not supplied	$59/mth Min. cost $84	Link not supplied
#3	iiNet	iiNet 5G Home Broadband Premium Wireless 100/18 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Includes $10/mth off for first 6 months, then $69.99/mth. Offer available until withdrawn. $59.99/mth Min. cost $59.99 Go to Site	$59.99/mth Min. cost $59.99	Go to Site
#4	Vodafone	Vodafone 5G Home Internet Premium Plan Wireless 100/18 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Includes $10/mth off for first 6 mths + Save $5/mth when you already have a mobile phone plan with Vodafone $60/mth Min. cost $60 Link not supplied	$60/mth Min. cost $60	Link not supplied
#5	Yomojo	Yomojo 5G Internet 100 Wireless 75 Mbps Unlimited Data $75.90/mth Min. cost $75.90 Link not supplied	$75.90/mth Min. cost $75.90	Link not supplied
#6	Optus	Optus Optus Plus Everyday Fast 5G Wireless 87/15 Mbps Unlimited Data $79/mth Min. cost $79 Link not supplied	$79/mth Min. cost $79	Link not supplied

Telstra, Optus, Yomojo and SpinTel currently offer uncapped plans. These can go as fast as network conditions allow but exact speeds will depend on your coverage and congestion. Generally, though we have found 200Mbps is a pretty safe average.

#1	SpinTel	SpinTel 5G Unlimited Wireless Broadband Wireless 240 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Incl. $10/mth off for 6 mths! $79/mth for the first 6 mths, then $89/mth. $25 upfront postage for rental modem also apply $79/mth Min. cost $104 Link not supplied	$79/mth Min. cost $104	Link not supplied
#2	Telstra	Telstra 5G Home Internet - 1TB Wireless 300/30 Mbps 1000GB Data $85/mth Min. cost $85 Link not supplied	$85/mth Min. cost $85	Link not supplied
#3	Optus Editor's Pick	Optus Editor's Pick Optus Plus Entertainer Superfast 5G Wireless 210/20 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Intro Offer - $89/mth for 6 mths on this plan (normally $99/mth). T&Cs apply. $89/mth Min. cost $89 Link not supplied	$89/mth Min. cost $89	Link not supplied
#4	Yomojo	Yomojo 5G Internet Max Wireless 225 Mbps Unlimited Data $95.90/mth Min. cost $95.90 Link not supplied	$95.90/mth Min. cost $95.90	Link not supplied

Is NBN 250 worth it?

Even though 100Mbps is good enough for your average user, there are certainly those who'd benefit from a 250Mbps NBN 250 plan. A Superfast NBN option could be useful for anyone regularly downloading large files, like from cloud storage or hefty new-release video games.

For example, a new release game might take more than an hour to download on an NBN 100 plan, but you can have it in less than half an hour on an NBN 250 plan. Not only does this save you time, it means your housemates won't be as frustrated with you for quite as long (that, or you could limit your game file's download speed and still get it quickly, while letting everyone else continue to enjoy some of those 250Mbps NBN speeds).

Your internet troubles could also be a result of other factors, such as from inside your home. Some handy tips on this, check out our guide to the best NBN routers.

What's the difference in download times?

So how much of a difference does a faster connection like NBN 250 make to your download times? Below we've got a list of common files you might download paired with how long it would take to download them on the fastest NBN speed tiers.

Download	NBN 12	NBN 25	NBN 50	NBN 100	NBN 250	NBN 1000
A music album (approx. 100MB)	1 min	33 sec	16 sec	8 sec	3 sec	Instant
Photoshop (approx. 1GB)	12 min	6 min	3 min	1.5 min	34 sec	8 sec
A HD movie on iTunes (approx. 5GB)	59 min	29 min	14 min	7 min	2 min, 51 sec	42 sec
A new release game (approx. 100GB)	20 hours	9 hours, 30 min	2 hours, 40 min	1 hours, 20 min	57 min 2 sec	14 min, 18 sec

If you're still having trouble deciding what NBN speed you need, check out our guide on picking the right plan for you.

NBN 250 FAQs

When will FTTP upgrades be finished?

NBN Co has estimated FTTP upgrades will be completed by 2025.

How fast is NBN 250?

NBN 250 plans have download speeds of 250Mbps and upload speeds of 25Mbps.

Is NBN 250 good for gaming?

As per gaming speed requirements, NBN 250 plans are ideal for gaming. They're more than fast enough for online gaming and are perfect for regularly downloading large games.

Is NBN 250 fast enough for Netflix?

An NBN 250 plan is more than fast enough to meet the recommended internet speeds for Netflix. Depending on what quality you're streaming in and how many streams are running simultaneously, Netflix runs smoothly on an NBN 25 to NBN 50 plan.

What is a good internet speed for my home?

There is no 'perfect internet speed' for every home as every household and its usage differs from the next. Some households have plenty of people online at the same time, others have just one person. That being said, for a family of four an NBN 50 plan is a great place to start. It's budget-friendly and offers decent speeds. From there, depending on your usage needs, you can scale up and down the speed tiers to find one that suits you.

What does NBN 250/25 mean?

Standard NBN 250 plans can achieve maximum download speeds up to 250Mbps and upload speeds up to 25Mbps. This is sometimes represented as "NBN250/25".

Can I get 250Mbps NBN?

To get an NBN plan that can achieve download speeds of up to 250Mbps, you need to meet a few criteria first. Currently, only FTTP and HFC NBN connection types can sign up for an NBN 250 plan. However, there are ways to upgrade your connection type so you're eligible for an NBN 250 plan. As mentioned above, NBN Co is currently upgrading millions of homes and offices across Australia to FTTP connections.