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.

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Q: Is NBN 250 fast enough for streaming in 4K?

Yes, an NBN 250 plan is fast enough for streaming in 4K. With an NBN 250 plan you could have six or more 4K Netflix streams running simultaneously.

Q: Is NBN 250 fast enough for gaming?

Yes, with an NBN 250 plan, online games should run seamlessly, even when other members of your household are online. Downloads are pretty fast. For example, a large game download (130GB) should take around an hour, while a single large game update (20GB) can take as little as 15 minutes. Faster NBN plans can shave another 20-30 minutes off a large download and even cut a game update down to less under 10 minutes.

Alex Angove-Plumb - Digital Content Editor

Last updated 19 May 2026

Contents

In this NBN 250 plans guide:

How fast is an NBN 250 plan?
NBN 250 plans vs. faster NBN plans
What equipment do you need for an NBN 250 plan?
Are NBN 250 plans worth it?
FAQs

NBN 250 "Superfast" plans are in a bit of an odd spot right now. NBN Co officially replaced this speed tier with new NBN 750 plans. Currently, a small number of providers are still selling 'Pro' NBN 250 plans with faster upload speeds.

Here's a look at the NBN 250 plans in our database:

FTTP, HFC

Creator nbn250/100

FTTP, HFC

nbn® 250/85 Mbps
Unlimited Data
Deal: Incl. $20/mth off for 6 mths! $82/mth for 6 mths, then $102/mth + Free eero 7 modem when you stay for 24 mths + Bundle & Save

$82/mth

Min. cost $82

Go to Site

$82/mth

Min. cost $82

Go to Site

FTTP

Super-Fast Pro nbn - Unlimited

FTTP

nbn® 250/89 Mbps
Unlimited Data

$114/mth

Min. cost $114

Link not supplied

$114/mth

Min. cost $114

Link not supplied

How fast is an NBN 250 plan?

NBN 250 plans come with a maximum download speed of 250Mbps. The NBN providers in our database report typical evening download speeds in line with the maximum of 250Mbps. That means you shouldn't see much variation in your download speed during the busiest period of the day (between 7pm and 11pm). These NBN 250 plans have maximum upload speeds of 100Mbps, with typical evening upload speeds between 85Mbps and 89Mbps.

See this list of common file downloads and how they differ across the various NBN speed tiers.

See how download times compare across NBN speed tiers. Choose what you're downloading:

NBN 12

1 min

NBN 25

33 sec

NBN 50

16 sec

NBN 100

8 sec

NBN 500

Instant

NBN 750

Instant

NBN 1000

Instant

NBN 2000

Instant

NBN 12

1 hour, 11 min

NBN 25

34 min

NBN 50

17 min

NBN 100

8 min

NBN 500

1 min, 43 sec

NBN 750

1 min, 8 sec

NBN 1000

51 sec

NBN 2000

26 sec

NBN 12

3 hours, 58 min

NBN 25

1 hour, 54 min

NBN 50

57 min

NBN 100

28 min

NBN 500

5 min, 43 sec

NBN 750

3 min, 49 sec

NBN 1000

2 min, 51 sec

NBN 2000

1 min, 25 sec

NBN 12

20 hours

NBN 25

9 hours, 30 min

NBN 50

2 hours, 40 min

NBN 100

1 hours, 20 min

NBN 500

28 min, 36 sec

NBN 750

17 min, 46 sec

NBN 1000

14 min, 18 sec

NBN 2000

7 min, 9 sec

These times assume you're able to download files at your connection's maximum speed, but there are numerous factors that could affect this, many of which are outside your control.

Not sure? Take our quiz to see what NBN speed tier we recommend for your household.

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This is a guide only. The right plan for your home or business can vary on your modem and home set-up.

NBN 250 plans vs. faster NBN plans

If you've already got or are looking at an NBN 250 plan, then you'll need to be on a Hybrid-Fibre Coaxial (HFC) or Fibre to the Premises (FTTP) connection type.

NBN customers on these connections have the greatest variety of options when it comes to plans. There are five total, including NBN 250, NBN 500, NBN 750, NBN 1000 and NBN 2000.

While NBN 500 plans and up have faster download speeds, the "Pro" upload speeds of 100Mbps are the main point of difference. NBN 500 and NBN 750 plans have upload speeds that cap out at 50Mbps. To get 100Mbps upload speeds other than NBN 250, you have to start with an NBN 1000 plan at a minimum.

Because of the faster upload speeds, NBN 250 plans differ from other fast NBN plans in price. While the ongoing prices of NBN 250 plans are between $99 and 109 per month, the ongoing prices of NBN 500 plans are lower at $85 per month (introductory prices can even get as low as around $60 per month).

NBN 750 plans and NBN 1000 plans have ongoing prices more in line with NBN 250. Unless you're particularly keen on the providers who offer them, an NBN 1000 plan might make more sense than getting an NBN 250 plan.

Here's a look at NBN 500, NBN 750 and NBN 1000 plans sorted by lowest price over 12 months:

Kogan Internet	Kogan Internet FTTP, HFC Gold Plus Unlimited FTTP, HFC nbn® 500/42 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Incl. $16/mth off for 12mths. $69.90/mth for first 12 months then revert back to $85.90/mth. Offer available until withdrawn. $69.90/mth for first 12 mths, then $85.90/mth Min. cost $69.90 Go to Site	$69.90/mth for first 12 mths, then $85.90/mth Min. cost $69.90	Go to Site
amaysim	amaysim FTTP, HFC NBN500 FTTP, HFC nbn® 500/43 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Includes $40/mth off for the first 6 months ($30 NBN Sale + $10 Standard Intro Offer), then $90/mth. Ends 20.10.26 $50/mth for first 6 months, then $90/mth Min. cost $50 Go to Site	$50/mth for first 6 months, then $90/mth Min. cost $50	Go to Site
TPG	TPG FTTP, HFC nbn Home Fast Unlimited Plan FTTP, HFC nbn® 500/42 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Save $240 over 12mths! $74.99/mth for first 12 months, then $94.99/mth. Min cost $84.99 if modem returned. T&Cs apply $74.99/mth for first 12 mths, then $94.99/mth Min. cost $74.99 Link not supplied	$74.99/mth for first 12 mths, then $94.99/mth Min. cost $74.99	Link not supplied
Moose NBN	Moose NBN FTTP, HFC nbn 500/50 Turbo FTTP, HFC nbn® 500/45 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Includes $23/mth off for first 6 months - $63.80/mth for 6mths, then $86.80/mth + Get eero 7 modem for only $175 (RRP $249). $63.80/mth for first 6 mths, then $86.80/mth Min. cost $63.80 Link not supplied	$63.80/mth for first 6 mths, then $86.80/mth Min. cost $63.80	Link not supplied
Tangerine Telecom	Tangerine Telecom FTTP, HFC Speedy Max NBN 500/50 FTTP, HFC nbn® 500/42.5 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Includes $33/mth off for the first 6 mths, $59.90/mth for first 6 mths, then $92.90/mth. Ends 30.10.26 $59.90/mth for first 6 mths, then $92.90/mth Min. cost $59.90 Go to Site	$59.90/mth for first 6 mths, then $92.90/mth Min. cost $59.90	Go to Site
Belong	Belong FTTP, HFC NBN Fast – Unlimited FTTP, HFC nbn® 500/40 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Includes $36 off for 6 months - $59/mth for first 6 mths, then $95/mth (Offer ends 04.11.26) + Free $80 Mobile SIM $59/mth for first 6 mths, then $95/mth Min. cost $59 Go to Site	$59/mth for first 6 mths, then $95/mth Min. cost $59	Go to Site

SpinTel	SpinTel FTTP, HFC Home Turbofast 750/50 FTTP, HFC nbn® 750/42 Mbps Unlimited Data WhistleOut Special: Includes $25.95 off your plan for first 6 months! $69/mth for first 6 months, then $94.95/mth. $69/mth for first 6 mths, then $94.95/mth Min. cost $69 Go to Site	$69/mth for first 6 mths, then $94.95/mth Min. cost $69	Go to Site
Vodafone	Vodafone FTTP, HFC Home Superfast nbn® FTTP, HFC nbn® 740/42 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Incl. $20/mth for 12 mths, then reverts to $104/mth + Save $10/mth when you bundle with a mobile plan with Vodafone $84/mth for first 12 mths, then $104/mth Min. cost $84 Link not supplied	$84/mth for first 12 mths, then $104/mth Min. cost $84	Link not supplied
Kogan Internet	Kogan Internet FTTP, HFC nbn750 Platinum Unlimited FTTP, HFC nbn® 740/42 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Incl. $10/mth off for 12mths. $84.90/mth for first 12 months then revert back to $94.90/mth. Offer available until withdrawn. $84.90/mth for first 12 mths, then $94.90/mth Min. cost $84.90 Go to Site	$84.90/mth for first 12 mths, then $94.90/mth Min. cost $84.90	Go to Site
Dodo	Dodo FTTP, HFC nbn Home Superfast Plan FTTP, HFC nbn® 740/49 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Incl. $30/mth discount for 6 months based on the standard price $99.99/mth. Ends 08.12.26. T&Cs apply $69.99/mth for first 6 mths, then $99.99/mth Min. cost $69.99 Go to Site*	$69.99/mth for first 6 mths, then $99.99/mth Min. cost $69.99	Go to Site
Flip	Flip FTTP, HFC Unlimited Super Speed nbn750 FTTP, HFC nbn® 640/42 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Get $16.90/mth off for 4 months - $78/mth for first 4mths then $94.90/mth. New customers only. Ends 31.10.26. T&Cs apply. $94.90/mth $78/mth for first 4 mths then $94.90/mth Min. cost $78 Go to Site	$94.90/mth $78/mth for first 4 mths then $94.90/mth Min. cost $78	Go to Site
TPG	TPG FTTP, HFC nbn Home Superfast Unlimited Plan FTTP, HFC nbn® 740/42 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: $74.99/mth for first 6 months, then $104.99/mth. T&Cs apply. $74.99/mth for first 6 mths, then $104.99/mth Min. cost $74.99 Link not supplied	$74.99/mth for first 6 mths, then $104.99/mth Min. cost $74.99	Link not supplied

amaysim	amaysim FTTP, HFC NBN1000 FTTP, HFC nbn® 820/85 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Includes $40/mth off for the first 6 months ($30 NBN Sale + $10 Standard Intro offer), then $100/mth. Ends 04.10.26 $70/mth for first 6 months, then $110/mth Min. cost $70 Go to Site	$70/mth for first 6 months, then $110/mth Min. cost $70	Go to Site
SpinTel	SpinTel FTTP, HFC Home Ultrafast 1000/100 FTTP, HFC nbn® 1000/100 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Includes $28.95 off your plan for first 6 months! $76/mth for first 6 months, then $104.95/mth. $76/mth for first 6 mths, then $104.95/mth Min. cost $76 Go to Site	$76/mth for first 6 mths, then $104.95/mth Min. cost $76	Go to Site
Belong	Belong FTTP, HFC NBN Ultrafast – Unlimited FTTP, HFC nbn® 875/80 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Includes $35 off for 6 months - $75/mth for first 6 mths, then $110/mth (Offer ends 04.11.26) + Free $80 Mobile SIM $75/mth for first 6 mths, then $110/mth Min. cost $75 Go to Site	$75/mth for first 6 mths, then $110/mth Min. cost $75	Go to Site
Vodafone	Vodafone FTTP, HFC Home Ultrafast nbn® FTTP, HFC nbn® 850/85 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Incl. $20/mth for 12 mths, then reverts to $114/mth + Save $10/mth when you bundle with a mobile plan with Vodafone $94/mth for first 12 mths, then $114/mth Min. cost $94 Link not supplied	$94/mth for first 12 mths, then $114/mth Min. cost $94	Link not supplied
Kogan Internet	Kogan Internet FTTP, HFC nbn1000 Diamond Unlimited FTTP, HFC nbn® 850/85 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Incl. $14/mth off for 12mths. $94.90/mth for first 12 months then revert back to $108.90/mth. Offer available until withdrawn. $94.90/mth for first 12 mths, then $108.90/mth Min. cost $94.90 Go to Site	$94.90/mth for first 12 mths, then $108.90/mth Min. cost $94.90	Go to Site
Dodo	Dodo FTTP, HFC nbn Home Ultrafast Plan FTTP, HFC nbn® 800/92 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Incl. $30/mth discount for 6 months based on the standard price $109.99/mth. Ends 08.12.26. T&Cs apply $79.99/mth for first 6 mths, then $109.99/mth Min. cost $79.99 Go to Site*	$79.99/mth for first 6 mths, then $109.99/mth Min. cost $79.99	Go to Site

Curious about other speed tiers? Here's a breakdown of how many users can fit comfortably on each NBN speed tier and the speeds you can expect from each:

Speed tier	Best for	Max. speeds
NBN 12	Lone, low internet users	12Mbps
NBN 25	Budget pick for 1-2 people	25Mbps
NBN 50	All-rounder for small households of 2-4 people	50Mbps
NBN 100	For WFH and larger households	100Mbps
NBN 250	Faster speeds for WFH and larger households	250Mbps
NBN 500	Seamless internet experience when everyone is online	500Mbps
NBN 750	Even faster speeds for simultaneous use	750Mbps
NBN 1000	The fastest speeds you can get for less than $100 per month	1000Mbps
NBN 2000	The fastest speeds you can get right now, at a premium	2000Mbps

_{Note: Speed tiers above NBN 100 are only available at premises with FTTP and HFC connection types.}

What equipment do you need for an NBN 250 plan?

You need the right modem or router to benefit from an NBN 250 plan's faster speeds. A WiFi 5 modem will serve you all the way up to 1Gbps speeds, but if you're buying a new device, you'll want WiFi 6 at a minimum to future-proof your purchase. There are now also more affordable WiFi 7 routers on the market. If you're still using a WiFi 4 modem or router (also known as WiFi 802.11n), it's a good idea to upgrade.

Are NBN 250 plans worth it?

Unless you need 100Mbps upload speeds, the Pro NBN 250 plans aren't really going to be worth it for most people.

If you find the upload speeds on an NBN 500 or NBN 750 plan disappointing, then an NBN 1000 plan is a better option. With NBN 1000, you'll get faster download speeds at the same time for a similar price.

FAQs

Is NBN 250 fast enough for streaming in 4K?

Yes, an NBN 250 plan is fast enough for streaming in 4K. With an NBN 250 plan you could have six or more 4K Netflix streams running simultaneously.

Is NBN 250 fast enough for gaming?

Yes, with an NBN 250 plan, online games should run seamlessly, even when other members of your household are online. Downloads are pretty fast. For example, a large game download (130GB) should take around an hour, while a single large game update (20GB) can take as little as 15 minutes. Faster NBN plans can shave another 20-30 minutes off a large download and even cut a game update down to less under 10 minutes.

Is NBN 250 fast enough for working from home?

Yes, an NBN 250 plan is fast enough for households working from home. Video conferencing apps such as Zoom or Google Meet should work well even if others are online simultaneously. The extra bandwidth available on an NBN 250 plan should work well for those who need to download and upload larger files.

Alex Angove-Plumb

Digital Content Editor

Alex Angove-Plumb is a Digital Content Editor at WhistleOut and an award-winning journalist. He's been in the tech publishing industry since 2010, putting him a few short years away from the title of Grizzled Ancient in his chosen profession. He was an original WhistleOut-er before running NBN Co's corporate blog for two years, then moving on to a lengthy stint at CHOICE. Now he's come home.

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