TPG NBN plans: How do they compare?

TPG's had a long history of undercutting the competition, and its no different when it comes to NBN plans. If you're thinking about going with the cut-price provider for your NBN connection, here's how TPG NBN plans compare to the rest.

TPG NBN speed tiers explained

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When it comes to choosing your NBN plan, TPG has six  speed tiers  to choose from:

• NBN 12 (Basic I): Not an NBN speed we recommend, given the slow speeds of 12Mbp
• NBN 25 (Basic II): Basic for smaller homes using only a few devices. Better for households with two people or less and non-demanding internet needs.
• NBN 50 (Standard): Ideal for families with up to four people using multiple devices
• NBN 100 (Fast): The best of the bunch when it comes to concurrent internet use
• NBN 250 (Superfast): Perfect if you need fast internet speeds
• NBN 1000 (Ultrafast): The fastest of the lot and best equipped to prepare your home for the latest emerging technologies

It’s worth noting that those numbers are the maximum speed, and during peak times, you might not always get a speed that high. Just because you're on an NBN 250 plan doesn't mean you'll get 250Mbps on the reg.

That’s why it’s always worth checking how the typical evening speeds compare - these are the speeds you can expect during peak usage between 7pm and 11pm. Typical evening speeds used to trail significantly behind the maximum speed, but as carriers improve their NBN offerings, so does the speeds you can expect at peak times.

See below to compare speed tiers and plans.

Compare TPG NBN 12 plans

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As we said, TPG NBN 12 plans are not speeds we recommended if you use the internet a lot and enjoy fast speeds. But here they are, just in case you want to have a look

Compare TPG NBN 25 plans

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TPG NBN 25 plans are best for households of 1-2 people who use the internet for the basics: perusing social media, watching Netflix, checking emails. TPG NBN 25 plans are more than adequate for smaller households.

Compare TPG NBN 50 plans

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TPG NBN 50 plans tend to have typical evening speeds of 50Mbps and are suitable for households with a number of people using it. A TPG NBN 50 plan is best suited to those who enjoy streaming movies in HD or 4K, play games online or work from home.

Compare TPG NBN 100 plans

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If the plans so far haven't quenched your internet needs, then a TPG NBN 100 plan might do the trick. Be sure to check the typical evening speeds below to see what speeds you can expect during peak times, but the TPG NBN 100 plans tend to hover up near the 90Mbps mark. These speeds are perfect of you enjoy streaming content in HD or 4K, download a lot of large files, or have multiple people using your connection at once.

Compare TPG NBN 250 plans

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Download a lot  of big files? Then a TPG NBN 250 plan might be what you need. Typical evening speeds tend to reach around 200Mbps. Just be aware that you can only get an NBN 250 plan if you have a FTTP or HFC NBN connection.

Compare TPG NBN 1000 plans

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Last but not least, the TPG NBN 1000 plans. Don't expect speeds of 1000Mbps - in fact, it's more likely you'll reach speeds of around 250Mbps, but still, that's certainly nothing to sneeze at. NBN 1000 plans are best for those who have a real need for speed. Only FTTC addresses and most HFC addresses can get NBN 1000 plans, however. 

Best TPG NBN alternatives

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If you don't want NBN or can't get it yet, there are other options available, like Home Wireless Broadband. It's basically 4G-powered internet designed to replace your traditional fixed line connection; whether it's ADSL or NBN. 

Better yet, it should be faster than most ADSL plans, with unlimited data and typical speeds of 20Mbps.

Compare all TPG NBN plans

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TPG NBN bundles

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If you haven't yet abandoned your home phone, TPG has something to sweeten the deal. TPG has home phone bundles with some of its NBN plans. You can choose to pay-as-you-go, or choose from national and international call options. 

TPG NBN modem

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A WiFi modem is included in TPG NBN Bundle plans. For all other plans, you'll need to BYO a modem for your TPG NBN plan.

Compare other NBN plans

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Of course, TPG isn't your only option for NBN deals. There's a plethora of other providers that offer alternative deals for NBN plans. Have a look at the below to compare other NBN plans.