- What is the cheapest unlimited internet plan?
- Unlimited internet plans: Cheap NBN
- Unlimited internet plans: Fast NBN
- Unlimited internet plans: Home wireless
- How to find the best unlimited home internet plan
- Are unlimited internet plans really unlimited?
- Do you need an unlimited data internet plan?
- Unlimited internet FAQs
Nowadays in Australia the majority of popular internet providers offer unlimited internet plans. That's fortunate because between all our online activity each day— from studying, working and playing games— the gigabytes quickly pile up.
Presented by: Anula Wiwatowska - WhistleOut telco expert:
Are you looking for a faster NBN plan? Here are three not so obvious tips that are going to help you get a faster NBN plan for free, or for a little bit cheaper. We've already made a video on the basics of what you need to know to get a good NBN connection, but here are three extra little bonus tips that are going to make that connection even better.
Number one, if you are on fibre to the curb or fibre to the node, you have to call your telco and request a free upgrade to full fibre.
“Hi. My internet sucks. Okay, bye.”
Full fibre upgrades are officially available to every FTTC household and 95% of fiber to the node households in Australia. You don't need to upgrade to a faster NBN plan to get the upgrade anymore.
All you need to do is call your telco, tell them that you want it and the NBN Co will do the rest.
Tip number two fix your modem.
Your modem is what beams your internet out to all of your devices. So if it's not working properly then it's going to make your speeds slower. Ideally, you want your modem to have a direct line of sight to your main devices.
Every wall, large appliance or fishtank will create interference, which will slow down your speeds. And if you've got your modem hidden away in a cupboard, this is your sign to take it out and let it breathe.
You'll also want to make sure that your modems firmware is up to date, and that it can still handle the speeds that you're trying to run through it.
Older modems weren't made for today's speed, so if yours caps out at Wi-Fi 4 or Wi-Fi 5, it's probably time to upgrade.
And number three, shop the deals.
If you avoid shopping, discount NBN plans because you think that switching is annoying or difficult, then you're an NBN provider's dream.
Let me explain. The wholesale cost of an NBN 500 plan is only $60.85 per month.
Non discounted plans cost anywhere between 99 and $110 per month, depending on your provider, but you can get a discounted plan for around 60 to $70 per month for the first six months.
That discounted rate is the closest you ever going to get to be paying cost price for your internet. At this point, your telco is barely making any money off your plan, so they really rely on you sticking around to turn a profit.
But you don't have to. Most of these deals last for six months, so while you would have to change twice a year to keep that discounted rate, it's actually not as hard as you think it is. The process goes like this. You order a new plan, either online or in person or over the phone, and then you'll just get switched over as long as it's within business hours, it should be done within an hour or two.
Technically, you don't even have to call your old provider to make sure they cancel your plan, but you might want to do it just in case.
“Hey, I'm breaking up with you.”
At the end of the day, it's a really small inconvenience for a really big saving.
Well, that’s it guys. No matter what provider you’re with, what speed tier or connection you have, using these three tips, you can get a better connection for free. Or at least for less. So if you've been with the same plan for a while, or you're feeling that itch and you want to make a switch, you can compare over 30 internet providers on our website. WhistleOut.com.au Our search results cut through the clutter so you can compare like for like with a bunch of NBN plans.
So if you're not getting the most out of your NBN connection, we can probably help you out. You tell me which of these tips didn't you know? Which ones are you going to try out? I'm Anula, your local telco nerd here for WhistleOut Australia. Let me know in the comments bye!
What is the cheapest unlimited internet plan?
To determine the cheapest unlimited internet plan we look at both the fixed-line NBN plans and home wireless plans in our database of 34 internet providers.
Here's the cheapest unlimited NBN plan currently in our database:
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SpinTel
All Fixed Line nbn®
Home Starter 25/10
$41/mth
Min. cost $41
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And if you're happy to stick with the one provider for an entire year, here's the cheapest unlimited NBN plan over 12 months:
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Flip
All Fixed Line nbn®
Editor's Pick
Unlimited Premium nbn25
$48/mth
Min. cost $48
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For those not on a fixed wireless connection, here's the cheapest unlimited home wireless internet plan in our database:
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TPG
5G Home Broadband Plus
$29.99/mth
Min. cost $29.99
Link not supplied
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And this is what the cheapest home wireless internet plan is based on a 12-month cost:
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TPG
5G Home Broadband Plus
$29.99/mth
Min. cost $29.99
Link not supplied
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Broadband providers are constantly shuffling their plans and prices around, which means the cheapest unlimited internet plan can change in as little as two days. A reliable benchmark when looking for a cheap unlimited internet plan is one that is less than $50 per month.
"It's important to keep in mind that generally where you're saving on price you may be losing out on download speeds. The cheapest NBN 12 plan might not be the best value. You could get a faster 4G home wireless plan for roughly the same price. However, that does depend on there being coverage in your area."
Dylan Crismale, Digital Content Editor
Cheap unlimited NBN plans
Many plans come with unlimited data these days. However, doesn't mean that cheap NBN plans are no longer available.
When deciding on an NBN plan, consider what plan best suits your needs. NBN 25 plans are best suited to households of one to two people, and aren't super fast, but they are fairly priced. On the other hand, an NBN 50 plan is the ideal plan for most households due to its affordability and speed, while NBN 100 plans are best suited to larger households and those with bigger data download needs.
Below are some of the most popular cheap unlimited NBN plans across these speed tiers in our database right now:
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SpinTel
All Fixed Line nbn®
Home Starter 25/10
$41/mth
Min. cost $41
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Tangerine Telecom
All Fixed Line nbn®
Value NBN 25/10
$42.90/mth
Min. cost $42.90
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Dodo
All Fixed Line nbn®
nbn25 Unlimited Plan
$43.99/mth
Min. cost $43.99
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Flip
All Fixed Line nbn®
Editor's Pick
Unlimited Premium nbn25
$48/mth
Min. cost $48
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Belong
All Fixed Line nbn®
NBN Starter – Unlimited
$49/mth
Min. cost $49
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Kogan Internet
All Fixed Line nbn®
Bronze Unlimited
$49.90/mth
Min. cost $49.90
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amaysim
All Fixed Line nbn®
NBN50
$45/mth
Min. cost $45
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Belong
All Fixed Line nbn®
NBN Standard Plus – Unlimited
$55/mth
Min. cost $55
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Dodo
All Fixed Line nbn®
Editor's Pick
nbn50 Unlimited Plan
$57.99/mth
Min. cost $57.99
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Tangerine Telecom
All Fixed Line nbn®
Value Plus NBN 50/20
$64.90/mth
Min. cost $64.90
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Flip
All Fixed Line nbn®
Unlimited Family nbn50
$68/mth
Min. cost $68
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Superloop
All Fixed Line nbn®
Extra-value nbn50/20
$69/mth
Min. cost $69
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amaysim
FTTN, FTTB, FTTC
NBN100
$50/mth
Min. cost $50
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Belong
FTTN, FTTB, FTTC
NBN Premium – Unlimited
$59/mth
Min. cost $59
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Dodo
FTTN, FTTB, FTTC
Editor's Pick
nbn100 Unlimited Plan
$62.99/mth
Min. cost $62.99
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Tangerine Telecom
FTTN, FTTB, FTTC
Speedy NBN 100/20
$67.90/mth
Min. cost $67.90
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Flip
FTTN, FTTB, FTTC
Unlimited Turbo Boost nbn100
$69/mth
Min. cost $69
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Kogan Internet
FTTN, FTTB, FTTC
Gold Unlimited
$69.90/mth
Min. cost $69.90
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Fast unlimited NBN plans
If you've got an FTTP or HFC connection, you can enjoy a seamless, uninterrupted internet experience, with NBN 500 plans and up. Almost all providers offer NBN 500 plans, which have replaced NBN 100 for these connection types.
NBN 750 plans are a faster option. This speed tier is ideal for anyone downloading large files or gaming content. Just to put this speed tier into perspective, a new release game might take over an hour to download on an NBN 100 plan, as an example. But you can have it in less than 18 minutes on an NBN 750 plan.
NBN 1000 plans and NBN 2000 plans are even, with NBN 2000 is now the fastest NBN speed tier available.
Here are the most popular fast unlimited NBN plans in our database right now:
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amaysim
FTTP, HFC
NBN500
$50/mth
Min. cost $50
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Belong
FTTP, HFC
NBN Fast – Unlimited
$59/mth
Min. cost $59
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Tangerine Telecom
FTTP, HFC
Speedy Max NBN 500/50
$59.90/mth
Min. cost $59.90
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Dodo
FTTP, HFC
Editor's Pick
nbn500 Unlimited Plan
$62.99/mth
Min. cost $62.99
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Flip
FTTP, HFC
Unlimited Fast Speed nbn500
$69/mth
Min. cost $69
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SpinTel
FTTP, HFC
Home Turbo 500/50
$69/mth
Min. cost $69
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#1
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SpinTel
FTTP, HFC
Home Turbofast 750/50
$69/mth
Min. cost $69
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#2
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Dodo
FTTP, HFC
nbn Home Superfast Plan
$69.99/mth
Min. cost $69.99
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#3
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Superloop
FTTP, HFC
Megaspeed nbn750/50
$79/mth
Min. cost $79
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#4
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Kogan Internet
FTTP, HFC
nbn750 Platinum Unlimited
$84.90/mth
Min. cost $84.90
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#5
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Tangerine Telecom
FTTP, HFC
Ultraspeedy NBN 1000/100
$89.90/mth
Min. cost $89.90
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#6
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amaysim
FTTP, HFC
NBN750
$90/mth
Min. cost $90
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amaysim
FTTP, HFC
NBN1000
$70/mth
Min. cost $70
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Belong
FTTP, HFC
NBN Ultrafast – Unlimited
$75/mth
Min. cost $75
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SpinTel
FTTP, HFC
Home Ultrafast 1000/100
$76/mth
Min. cost $76
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Dodo
FTTP, HFC
nbn Home Ultrafast Plan
$79.99/mth
Min. cost $79.99
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Superloop
FTTP, HFC
Lightspeed nbn1000/100
$89/mth
Min. cost $89
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Tangerine Telecom
FTTP, HFC
Ultraspeedy NBN 1000/100
$89.90/mth
Min. cost $89.90
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#1
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Superloop
HFC
Hyperspeed nbn2000/100
$148/mth
Min. cost $148
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#2
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Aussie Broadband
FTTP
Hyperfast nbn - Unlimited
$189/mth
Min. cost $189
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Unlimited internet plans: Home wireless
If you're looking for an option other than the NBN, there are also unlimited 4G and 5G wireless internet plan options. These are wireless internet plans that operate via the same mobile networks that power our smartphone connections.
While more Australians will be able to take up a 4G wireless plan due to its widespread availability, 5G coverage, especially in metropolitan areas, is still the superior option. 5G wireless internet plans offer faster speeds, lower latency, and more simultaneous connections.
5G home internet plans usually have unlimited data on three different speed tiers: 50Mbps, 100Mbps and uncapped speeds. Uncapped speeds will go as fast as network conditions allow.
A few rare plans don't come with unlimited data, but they do come with so much data they might as well be.
If you choose a plan with speeds up to 25Mbps, you'll get the equivalent of an NBN 25 plan. Speeds may be slower during peak hours. These plans may not be the best value in the long term as they're quite expensive for the speeds you get. It is worth noting Vodafone's plan has a maximum speed of 20Mbps.
Here's pricing for 5G home internet plans with speeds up to 25Mbps:
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:
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:
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TPG
Editor's Pick
5G Home Broadband Premium
$34.99/mth
Min. cost $34.99
Link not supplied
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iiNet
5G Home Broadband Premium
$49.99/mth
Min. cost $49.99
Link not supplied
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Vodafone
5G Home Internet Premium Plan
$60/mth
Min. cost $60
Link not supplied
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Optus
Optus Plus Everyday Fast 5G
$64/mth
Min. cost $64
Link not supplied
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Yomojo
5G Internet 100
$75.90/mth
Min. cost $75.90
Link not supplied
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Three telcos 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.
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Optus
Editor's Pick
Optus Plus Entertainer Superfast 5G
$84/mth
Min. cost $84
Link not supplied
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SpinTel
5G Unlimited Wireless Broadband (240Mbit)
$89/mth
+ $25 Upfront
Min. cost $114
Link not supplied
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Telstra
Premium 5G Home Internet - 1TB
$95/mth
Min. cost $95
Link not supplied
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Yomojo
5G Internet Max
$95.90/mth
Min. cost $95.90
Link not supplied
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5G network coverage isn't available everywhere, though. While customers in some rural or regional areas might not have access to 5G just yet, Telstra has the widest footprint.
If you can't get 5G and are unhappy with your NBN plan performance, a 4G connection may still be a good option.
All unlimited data 4G wireless internet plans currently offered in Australia are capped at speeds of 20Mbps or 25Mbps, which is equivalent to an NBN 25 plan. Take a look at the plans below:
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Optus
Optus Plus Everyday Basic 4G
$44/mth
Min. cost $44
Link not supplied
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iiNet
Home Wireless Broadband
$49.99/mth
Min. cost $49.99
Link not supplied
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TPG
Home Wireless Broadband
$49.99/mth
Min. cost $49.99
Link not supplied
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Vodafone
4G Home Internet Unlimited
$60/mth
Min. cost $60
Link not supplied
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Kogan Internet
4G Home Internet Plan
$149.70
Link not supplied
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How to find the best unlimited internet plan
There are three things to consider when looking for a new unlimited home broadband plan: speed, price and perks. Because unlimited data is fairly ubiquitous in Australia, speed is the key differentiating factor between plans.
Speed: NBN plans are offered across several NBN speed tiers, ranging from a maximum
speed of 12Mbps to 2Gbps. Speeds from 250Mbps are limited to certain connection types.
Home wireless plans don't have official speed tiers but they tend to fall into ranges of 20/25Mbps for 4G and 50Mbps,
100Mbps, or uncapped for 5G. Here's a look at what internet speed you might need for different use cases:
Price: Price is the next most important. Faster plans tend to cost more. Although prices for faster speed tier plans are coming down after the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) and NBN agreed on new wholesale pricing in 2023. This doesn't mean they're cheaper than slower plans at all but the price gap between them is narrower.
Perks: If two providers are offering the same speed for the same prices, how do you decide between them? You could stay with one for six months and then switch to the other when the special offer pricing ends. Or, you can see if there are any special benefits on offer. For example, some telcos might include a free subscription to a streaming service, or optimisation for gamers, like Aussie Broadband.
Are unlimited internet plans really unlimited?
An unlimited internet plan really means there are no limits on how much data you can use. However, there are limits on your download and upload speeds. You'll need to check the advertised max or typical evening speed of your plan before signing up for an idea of the kind of speeds you'll see.
This will give you an idea of what to expect during the busiest period of the day, which is between 7pm and 11pm. This is also when it's likeliest the network will experience congestion from everyone hopping online all at the same time - depending on how much capacity your telco has bought.
Thankfully, the ACCC requires Australian internet providers to advertise typical evening speeds clearly, which makes it easy to compare them across different NBN plans.
Most internet plans will also come with what's known as a 'fair-use policy'. If you break it, you could find your plan is terminated. These exist only to penalise people using their internet plan in incredibly excessive ways. So long as you're not trying to run a digital enterprise with banks of servers from your garden shed, you'll be right.
Do you need an unlimited data internet plan?
While many people spend a lot of time online, not everyone uses the same amount of data. Depending on how much data you use, you may not even need an unlimited plan. NBN Co released figures in 2024 which found the average Australian NBN user downloaded NBN speed tiers was 514GB per month.
If you use very little data, you can swap to a mobile broadband plan. In a handful of cases, you could even get a better deal this way. But for most NBN is a better option, and it is hard to find a plan that isn't unlimited these days.
Unlimited internet FAQs
Are there unlimited satellite internet plans?
Yes, while Starlink was once technically the only unlimited satellite NBN plan in the Australian market, that all changed with the new Sky Muster Plus Premium plans. Like Starlink, they have no data caps, and with speeds of 100Mbps, they may be the best satellite NBN plans for fast speeds.
Do all providers offer unlimited internet plans?
No. However, most popular providers and satellite-only focused providers offer unlimited internet plans. The providers who don't offer at least a few unlimited internet plan options are few and far between.
If you don't want unlimited data and want to save because you use very little data, then mobile broadband plans could be a suitable option for you depending on your network coverage. Keep in mind you'll need to check how the download speed compares to other internet plans as well.
A handful of NBN plans with data caps do exist, but these tend not to be very good value compared to unlimited data plans from bigger providers.
What is the best unlimited internet plan?
The best unlimited internet plan depends on which speed you're looking for and how much you want to pay. Each month our data experts pick the best unlimited NBN plans for light to heavy use and the best from the big three telcos.
Dylan Crismale
Digital Content Editor
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