Best NBN Plans February 2020
- Best Unlimited Data NBN Plan- Tangerine, $59.90 XL Plan
- Also great - MyRepublic NBN, $69 Unlimited NBN Essential Flexi
- Best Fastest NBN Speed Plan - Superloop, $89.95 Unlimited Data 100/20
- Also great - Aussie Broadband, $89 Unlimited Data NBN 100/20
- Best Telstra NBN Plan - $90 Unlimited Data Plan
- Best Optus NBN Plan - $85 Unlimited Data Plan
- Best TPG NBN Plan - $69.99 Standard Plus Bundle Plan
- Best iiNet NBN Plan - $74.99 NBN50 Liimitless Plan
- Best Dodo NBN Plan - $70 Unlimited Plan
February is the third consecutive month where the winners of our best NBN unlimited-internet and fastest-speed categories are the same. This means Tangerine’s XL Speed Boost UNLIMITED still holds its crown for best unlimited internet and Superloop’s UNLIMITED 100/20 has looped back to take out the highest honour in terms of fastest speed.
These providers aren’t necessarily household-names, so you can take a look at more familiar providers like Telstra, Optus, TPG, iiNet, and Dodo if that’s more your speed. However, the runners-up aren’t any of those names either, with unlimited-data NBN50 alternatives from the likes of MATE and MyRepublic.
For high-speed alternatives, Aussie Broadband has a well-priced contender and Kogan’s offering a six-month promo that’s well worth considering. To read how all of it compares, scroll on down. Or see how we chose these plans for more information on our selection process.
Best NBN Plan Unlimited Data, Tangerine XL Speed Boost Unlimited
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What we love: Tangerine takes the lead and this is a good price for an unlimited NBN plan with Standard Plus speed. With a current promotion, you save $10/mth for the first 6 months, that a saving of $60 over six months, plus the 14-day risk free trial. That's a Bonus!
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Also good: If you are looking at other alternatives, MyRepublic is worth considering with their competitive pricing on no contract plans. You will get $80 credit for Belong Mobile if you sign up with Belong and get to save $10/mth when bundle a MATE NBN + Mobile.
Best NBN Plan, Fastest Speed: Superloop Unlimited NBN 100/20 Plan
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What we love: Superloop launched a new NBN100 speed tier (100/20) and most people probably don’t need the 40Mbps upload speed as 20Mbps should be sufficient. This is an exceptionally good price for a premium speed plan with an outstanding 90Mbps typical evening speed.
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Also good: Tangerine, Aussie Broadband, MyRepublic, Kogan and Vodafone also offer great NBN plans with unlimited data and premium speed. You can snatch up a good deal with most of them. Vodafone offers 30 Day Network Satisfaction, Instant Connect with the Vodafone Wi-Fi Hub, and the option to bundle and save. Tangerine offers a discounted price for 6 months, 7-day technical support and a $50 Referral bonus.
How we choose the best NBN plans for February
As shorter contract terms continue to become the norm among NBN providers, it’s well worth regularly checking back in on this monthly round-up to find a great deal to switch to. In fact, we pick the winners for best unlimited-data and fastest-speed NBN plans based on the logic of a 12-month term.
That’s not the only consideration. We also weigh up value, all-important evening speeds, data allowance, contract length, and other potential perks, which are all measured against our internal provider rankings.
With everything considered, February marks another win for Tangerine’s XL Speed Boost UNLIMITED plan thanks to its continued half-year discount. This NBN50 plan costs $59.90 for the first six months, before returning to the normal cost of $69.90 thereafter, which works out to a great-value first-year cost of $778.80.
You can try before you buy with a 14-day trial, too. If you do, it’s definitely worth testing the typical evening download speeds of 42Mbps. Should anything go awry, either during the trial or as part of your ongoing service with Tangerine, you can (and should) take advantage of Tangerine’s reliable customer service with seven-day technical support and an industry-leading answer time.
You can BYO modem at no extra cost, or buy a pre-configured Standard NBN Modem ($99.90), Upgraded NBN Modem ($129.90) or 4G Backup Modem ($199.90 + $15 per month), which offers 12Mbps symmetrical speeds if there’s an NBN outage (so long as you are in area serviced by the Optus mobile network).
In terms of alternatives, you’re looking at MATE or MyRepublic. For MATE’s $69-per-month NBN #bestmates plan, you’ll receive the same 42Mbps typical evening download speeds, plus you can save $10 a month if you bundle this particular NBN50 plan with a MATE mobile plan. Without the discount, this MATE plan will set you back $828 for the first year.
That’s also the same price you’ll pay for MyRepublic’s Unlimited NBN Essential Flexi plan, which boasts slightly faster typical evening download speeds at 43Mbps.
If you prefer your unlimited data served at top speed, Superloop’s UNLIMITED 100/20 NBN100 plan is our February victor. You’ll spend $89.95 a month for a $1,079.40 first-year cost on a plan that earns really good typical evening download speeds of 90Mbps. The upload bandwidth is half that of the usual NBN100 plans, but if maximum upload speeds are important to you, then you can spend an extra $9 a month on Superloop’s UNLIMITED 100/40 plan (or consider the Kogan alternative below).
Superloop continues to dominate this category because of its impressive evening speeds. For an alternative from a provider that has a great reputation for solid customer service, consider Aussie Broadband’s 100/20 Unlimited – Family nbn™ plan for the slightly cheaper price of $89 a month (first-year cost of $1,068). This plan also includes decent typical evening download speeds of 86Mbps.
If you can get past the still-respectable-but-not-the-fastest 85Mbps typical evening download speeds for Kogan’s Gold Unlimited, you can take advantage of some great savings. Kogan has a limited-time promo wherein you pay $78.90 for the first six months, then $88.90 thereafter (first-year cost of $1,006.80). While it may not have the fastest typical evening download speeds, this Kogan plan is a 100/40Mbps plan, which makes it a great choice for those who don’t want to compromise on upload bandwidth.
Best Telstra NBN plan
Telstra Unlimited Data (NBN)
| Provider | Telstra |
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| Data | Unlimited |
| Connection | NBN Fixed Line (NBN Standard Plus Evening Speed) |
| Type | No Contract Term |
| Current Deal | 3 months Foxtel Now + Bonus first month internet + Bonus 20,000 Telstra Plus Points + No $99 connection fee |
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$90 per month
Min. total cost $90 for first month
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This plan is our top pick from the Telstra NBN range. For you money, you'll get:
- Unlimited data
- NBN 50 (Standard Plus) speeds
- No lock-in contract
- Telstra Smart Modem (2nd generation) with 4G backup
- Unlimited calls to standard local, national and Australian mobile numbers
- 24/7 customer support
An unlimited data plan with NBN 50 (Standard Plus) speeds will be the best fit for most households. Plans on this speed tier are great value and comes with enough bandwidth to support a family of four mid to heavy internet users.
There are plenty of smaller providers on the market, but nothing quite beats the comfort of knowing you're with a major brand like Telstra, with 24/7 support options and a modem that comes with 4G mobile backup to keep you connected even if the network goes down.
Best Optus NBN plan
Optus 85 Broadband Plan M2M - nbn™
| Provider | Optus |
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| Data | Unlimited |
| Connection | NBN Fixed Line (NBN Standard Plus Evening Speed) |
| Type | No Contract Term |
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$85 per month
+ $200 Upfront
Min. total cost $285 for first month
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This plan is our top pick from the Optus NBN range. For your money, you'll get:
- Unlimited data
- NBN 50 (Standard Plus) speeds
- NBN-ready WiFi modem
- Unlimited calls to standard local, national and Australian mobile numbers
- Optus Sport subscription
Not only will this plan get your whole family online, it comes with a great bonus for any sports fans. With an Optus Sport subscription, you can stream every game of the English Premier League football, as well as watch the UEFA Champions League.
The plan is offered contract-free with a $200 start-up fee. You can reduce that to $99 by signing a 24-month contract.
Best TPG NBN plan
TPG NBN SL Bundle
| Provider | TPG |
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| Data | Unlimited |
| Connection | NBN Fixed Line (NBN Standard Plus Evening Speed) |
| Type | 18 Month Contract |
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$69.99 per month
+ $30 Upfront
Min. total cost $1,289.82 over 18 months
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This plan is our top pick from the TPG NBN range. For your money, you'll get:
- Unlimited data
- NBN 50 (Standard Plus) speeds
- PAYG calls
- NBN-ready WiFi modem
TPG is a popular choice for Australians looking to save a buck on the NBN. But this provider is more than just a budget choice. TPG regularly tops the charts for the fastest NBN evening speeds, according to testing performed by the ACCC.
This plan is offered on an 18-month contract with no start-up fees. However, you will have to pay a $10 delivery fee for your modem.
Best iiNet NBN plan
iiNet NBN50 Liimitless
| Provider | iiNet |
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| Data | Unlimited |
| Connection | NBN Fixed Line (NBN Standard Plus Evening Speed) |
| Type | 6 Month Contract |
| Current Deal | Fetch Premium TV Bundle - $0 per month on 6 month contract |
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$74.99 per month
+ $129.94 Upfront
Min. total cost $579.88 over 6 months
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This plan is our top pick from the iiNet NBN range. For your money, you'll get:
- Unlimited data
- NBN 50 (Standard Plus) speeds
- NBN-ready WiFi modem
- Fetch TV
- Option to add $5 call pack for Australian mobiles and standard landlines
If you want entertainment with your NBN plan, it's hard to go past this offer from iiNet. Thanks to a long-running promotion, this plan comes with a free Fetch TV Mini set-top box and a subscription to one premium channel pack (usually valued at $6 per month). For the channel pack, you can choose from kids, knowledge, vibe or variety.
With a Fetch TV Mini set-top box you can also stream Netflix, Stan, YouTube and hayu, as well as every Australian catch-up TV service. You can also watch free-to-air TV, rent or buy movies and TV, and you'll get 30 free movies to watch every month.
Note that the Fetch TV does come with a $59.99 upfront set-up fee.
Best Dodo NBN plan
Dodo Unlimited Plan
| Provider | Dodo |
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| Data | Unlimited |
| Connection | NBN Fixed Line (NBN Standard Plus Evening Speed) |
| Type | 12 Month Contract |
| Current Deal | Save $120 - $0 set-up and modem fees on the Unlimited Data 12 month plan |
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$70 per month
+ $24.90 Upfront
Min. total cost $864.90 over 12 months
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This plan is our top pick from the Dodo NBN range. For your money, you'll get:
- Unlimited data
- NBN 50 (Standard Plus) speeds
- PAYG calls
- NBN-ready WiFi modem
Dodo is one of Australia's best-known budget NBN providers and this plan is strictly no-frills. But that shouldn't mean a bad experience. Dodo NBN advertises satisfactory evening speeds and with a contract that's only 12 months long, terms that are more favourable than many competitors. You can even go contract-free with Dodo, you'll just need to pay a $232.90 start-up fee.
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