If you need NBN with a static IP address, you probably already know why. They’re mostly used by businesses, but there are some niche cases for home internet use, like if you're running a home server. This is why they’re built into business NBN plans, but not residential plans.
We’ll go over some more of the reasons you might want NBN with static IP later on, but first, we’ll cover the NBN providers that offer it and how to get one.
To start, here's a look at NBN 100 and 500 plans from NBN providers that offer a static IP as an optional add-on. Just note these prices do not include the price of a static IP, which is typically cost $5 extra per month, depending on which provider you go with.
How to get a static IP address
To get NBN with a static IP, you need to do two main things:
- Find a provider that offers static IP
- Pay an additional monthly fee
Not all NBN providers offer static IP, and those who do charge extra for it – just how much depends on the internet provider, but it’s generally between $5 and $10 per month.
Each provider has its own process for dealing out static IPs, so check the website. You might have to apply online, through an app, or call a certain number, for example.
NBN providers with static IP
We’ve looked at some of the more popular NBN providers in Australia to see which ones offer NBN with static IP, and for how much. We’ll go into extra detail about each provider, but here’s a quick summary:
| NBN provider | Static IP on Residential plans | Static IP fee |
|---|---|---|
| Superloop | Yes | $5 per month |
| Dodo | Yes | $5 per month |
| Aussie Broadband | Yes | $5 per month |
| Swoop | Yes | $5.50 per month |
| Telstra | Yes | $10 per month |
| SpinTel | Yes | $5 per month |
| Tangerine | Yes | $5 per month |
| More | Yes | $5 per month |
Superloop static IP
Superloop charges an extra $5 per month to add a static IP to its NBN plans, otherwise, you’ll be given a dynamic IP address by default.
If you also have a prepaid mobile plan through Superloop, you can offset this cost by bundling your mobile and internet. The telco lets you bundle up to five mobile or phone phone services to save more on your internet bill.
The first service gets you a $5 discount, and every additional service is another $2.50 off for a maximum possible $15 discount per month if you bundle your internet with five services.
Here’s a look at Superloop’s NBN plans you can request a static IP for:
Dodo static IP
Signing up to a static IP from Dodo is an extra $5 per month on top of your normal NBN bill. Dodo has some of the cheaper NBN plans available in WhistleOut's database.
Aussie Broadband static IP
If you grab an NBN plan through Aussie Broadband, a static IP will cost you an extra $5 per month. The default option is a dynamic IP address.
To get NBN with static IP through Aussie, you can use the MyAussie app or online portal, or you can call the customer service team on 1300 880 905. Aussie doesn’t offer the cheapest NBN plans in Australia, but it has a good reputation for customer service and satisfaction.
Swoop static IP
Swoop NBN customers can add a static IP to their plan for an extra $5.50 per month. Swoop NBN plans are on the premium side, but it regularly offers honeymoon discounts. This might make the price tag a little more palatable.
Here are Swoop's NBN plans:
Telstra static IP
A Telstra static IP will cost you an extra $10 per month – just call 1800 834 273 and ask to apply it to your NBN plan. That’s on top of Telstra’s already high prices for NBN plans, though the telco isn’t without its perks, which include a free modem, 4G backup for your NBN, you can save a little by getting an internet only plan.
The Telstra Smart Modem is free if you stick around for 24 months, or you can return it for free if you leave within that time. If not, it’s a $200 hardware charge. This modem, coupled with a Telstra NBN plan, also gives you access to 4G backup that automatically kicks in during NBN outages.
Here’s a look at Telstra’s NBN plans:
SpinTel static IP
SpinTel is a smaller, no-frills provider with some of the cheapest NBN plans in our database of 34 internet providers, it offers a static IP for a $5 per month fee.
Here’s a look at SpinTel’s NBN plans:
Tangerine static IP
Tangerine Telecom is a small provider that’s been growing in popularity in recent years. It now offers static IPs for $5 per month on top of your existing NBN plan. You'll need to contact Tangerine on 1800 211 112 to add it.
Here's a look at Tangerine's NBN plans:
More static IP
Tangerine's sister telco More also offers static IPs for $5 per month on top of your existing NBN plan. You'll need to contact More on 1800 733 368 to add it.
Here's a look at More's NBN plans:
What is a static IP address?
Your IP address is kind of like your modem’s phone number. It lets other devices recognise you and contact you directly, without having to go through intermediary software or services. A "static IP" is an IP address that doesn’t change.
These days, the default is a dynamic IP, which changes regularly, even in the middle of a browsing session. Dynamic IPs are cheaper for internet service providers to implement because they don’t have to own as many IP addresses – their address pool can be shared and shuffled among whichever users are online at any given point in time.
A dynamic IP also makes it harder for third parties to track you around the web, though there are plenty of other ways this can be accomplished.
Why would you want a static IP address?
Odds are you don’t need or want a static IP address. They offer little-to-no benefit for the average user, and have the slight downside of being easier to track.
Businesses need them, often for security reasons. Special access to servers or software can be granted on a per-IP-address level. But this can only work if those IP addresses don’t change.
But there are niche cases where non-business static IPs are useful. Just a few examples might include:
- Running a web server
- Automated connections with devices outside your home
- Maintaining an always-on connection to another machine
- Services that require IP whitelisting (these are very rare)
Sticky IP vs. static IP
You might see some providers use the term “sticky” IP. This is a tough one to define because it’s used to describe different IP applications in different situations. But the way it’s used by Australian telcos seems to only refer to a run-of-the-mill “public IP” address.
Where a dynamic IP address changes regularly, a (non-static) public IP address only changes rarely. But an ISP can change your public IP address at any time, making it unuseful for anything you might want a static IP for.
Alex Angove-Plumb
Digital Content Editor
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