By
Anula Wiwatowska - Offsite Editorial Lead
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No one likes to be locked into a service. What if you have to move? What if it just plain sucks? And another good question, what would it cost if you do have to leave suddenly?

When you consider how fickle internet plans can be, opting for a no-contract plan is the safest choice. Luckily, no lock-in contract NBN plans are more prominent than their contracted counterparts these days. Practically every NBN provider now offers contract-free plans but some do have catches.

The benefits of contract-free NBN plans


Young woman using laptop
  • No obligation to stay with a provider if they underperform
  • Cheaper in the long run
  • Save on set-up fees and modem costs

Having the freedom to leave a provider whenever you want doesn’t really have any downsides; ultimately it gives power back to the customer. If you’re not happy with the service you're getting, you can simply switch internet providers. If you find a cheaper internet plan, you can say goodbye. If your current telco doesn’t troubleshoot well enough, then you have the freedom to find someone who does. If anything, no-contract NBN plans force telcos to perform better to encourage you to stay longer.

Cheap contract-free NBN plans


In the spirit of saving money, below are the cheapest contract-free NBN plans available in our database from NBN 25 all the way through to NBN 1000. Each plan below comes with no set-up fees and lets you bring your own modem.

amaysim
amaysim
All Fixed Line nbn®
NBN25
  • nbn® 25/8 Mbps
  • Unlimited Data
  • Deal: Includes $40/mth off for the first 6 months ($30 NBN Black Friday Offer + $10 Standard Intro Offer), then $70/mth. Ends 30.11
$30/mth
Min. cost $30
SpinTel
SpinTel
All Fixed Line nbn®
Home Starter 25/10
  • nbn® 25/8 Mbps
  • Unlimited Data
  • WhistleOut Special: Includes $28.95 off your plan for first 6 months! $41/mth for first 6 months, then $69.95/mth
$41/mth
Min. cost $41
Dodo
Dodo
All Fixed Line nbn®
nbn25 Unlimited Plan
  • nbn® 25/9 Mbps
  • Unlimited Data
  • Deal: Incl. $30/mth discount for 6 months based on the standard price $73.99/mth*. Ends 08.12.26. T&Cs apply.
$43.99/mth
Min. cost $43.99
Moose NBN
Moose NBN
All Fixed Line nbn®
nbn 25/10 Value
  • nbn® 25/9 Mbps
  • Unlimited Data
  • Deal: Includes $20/mth off for first 6 months - $44.80/mth for 6mths, then $64.80/mth + Get eero 7 modem for only $175 (RRP $249).
$44.80/mth
Min. cost $44.80
Link not supplied
Kogan Internet
Kogan Internet
All Fixed Line nbn®
Editor's Pick
Bronze Unlimited
  • nbn® 25/8 Mbps
  • Unlimited Data
  • Deal: Incl. $23/mth off for 12mths. $47.90/mth for first 12 months then revert back to $70.90/mth. Offer available until withdrawn.
$47.90/mth
Min. cost $47.90
Tangerine Telecom
Tangerine Telecom
All Fixed Line nbn®
Value NBN 25/10
  • nbn® 25/8.5 Mbps
  • Unlimited Data
  • Deal: Includes $25/mth off for the first 6 mths, $47.90/month for first 6 months, then $72.90/month
$47.90/mth
Min. cost $47.90
amaysim
amaysim
All Fixed Line nbn®
Editor's Pick
NBN50
  • nbn® 50/17 Mbps
  • Unlimited Data
  • Deal: Includes $40/mth off for the first 6 months ($30 NBN Black Friday Offer + $10 Standard Intro offer), then $85/mth. Ends 30.11
$45/mth
Min. cost $45
Dodo
Dodo
All Fixed Line nbn®
nbn50 Unlimited Plan
  • nbn® 50/17 Mbps
  • Unlimited Data
  • Deal: Incl. $30/mth discount for 6 months based on the standard price $87.99/mth*. Ends 08.12.26. T&Cs apply.
$57.99/mth
Min. cost $57.99
Moose NBN
Moose NBN
All Fixed Line nbn®
nbn 50/20 Premium
  • nbn® 50/18 Mbps
  • Unlimited Data
  • Deal: Includes $24/mth off for first 6 months - $59.80/mth for 6mths, then $83.80/mth + Get eero 7 modem for only $175 (RRP $249).
$59.80/mth
Min. cost $59.80
Link not supplied
Origin Broadband
Origin Broadband
All Fixed Line nbn®
Experience nbn® 50
  • nbn® 50/17 Mbps
  • Unlimited Data
  • Classic Deal: Includes $45/mth off for 6 mths, $64/mth for 6 mths, then reverts to $109/mth. Offer ends 30.11.26. T&Cs apply
$64/mth
Min. cost $64
Link not supplied
Tangerine Telecom
Tangerine Telecom
All Fixed Line nbn®
Value Plus NBN 50/20
  • nbn® 50/17 Mbps
  • Unlimited Data
  • Deal: Includes $25/mth off for the first 6 mths, $64.90/month for first 6 months, then $89.90/month.
$64.90/mth
Min. cost $64.90
Flip
Flip
All Fixed Line nbn®
Unlimited Family nbn50
  • nbn® 50/17 Mbps
  • Unlimited Data
  • Deal: Incl. $16.90/mth off for 6 months - $68/mth for first 6mths then $84.90/mth. New customers only. Ends 30.11.26. T&Cs apply.
$68/mth
Min. cost $68
amaysim
amaysim
FTTN, FTTB, FTTC
NBN100
  • nbn® 100/18 Mbps
  • Unlimited Data
  • Deal: Includes $40/mth off for the first 6 months ($30 NBN Black Friday Offer + $10 Standard Intro Offer), then $90/mth. Ends 30.11
$50/mth
Min. cost $50
Origin Broadband
Origin Broadband
FTTN, FTTB, FTTC
Enthusiast nbn® 100
  • nbn® 95/17 Mbps
  • Unlimited Data
  • Classic Deal: Includes $55/mth off for 6 mths, $59/mth for 6 mths, then reverts to $114/mth. Offer ends 30.11.26. T&Cs apply
$59/mth
Min. cost $59
Link not supplied
Dodo
Dodo
FTTN, FTTB, FTTC
nbn100 Unlimited Plan
  • nbn® 100/17 Mbps
  • Unlimited Data
  • Deal: Incl. $30/mth discount for 6 months based on the standard price $92.99/mth*. Ends 08.12.26. T&Cs apply.
$62.99/mth
Min. cost $62.99
Moose NBN
Moose NBN
FTTN, FTTB, FTTC
nbn 100/20 Elite
  • nbn® 100/18 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
Min. cost $63.80
Link not supplied
Tangerine Telecom
Tangerine Telecom
FTTN, FTTB, FTTC
Speedy NBN 100/20
  • nbn® 100/17 Mbps
  • Unlimited Data
  • Deal: Includes $25/mth off for the first 6 mths, $67.90/mth for first 6 months, then $92.90/mth.
$67.90/mth
Min. cost $67.90
Flip
Flip
FTTN, FTTB, FTTC
Unlimited Turbo Boost nbn100
  • nbn® 100/17 Mbps
  • Unlimited Data
  • Deal: Incl. $19.90/mth off for 6 months - $69/mth for first 6mths then $88.90/mth. New customers only. Ends 30.11.26. T&Cs apply.
$69/mth
Min. cost $69
amaysim
amaysim
FTTP, HFC
NBN500
  • nbn® 500/43 Mbps
  • Unlimited Data
  • Deal: Includes $40/mth off for the first 6 months ($30 NBN Black Friday Offer + $10 Standard Intro Offer), then $90/mth. Ends 30.11
$50/mth
Min. cost $50
Origin Broadband
Origin Broadband
FTTP, HFC
Extra Fast nbn® 500
  • nbn® 500/40 Mbps
  • Unlimited Data
  • Classic Deal: Includes $55/mth off for 6 mths, $59/mth for 6 mths, then reverts to $114/mth. Offer ends 30.11.26. T&Cs apply
$59/mth
Min. cost $59
Link not supplied
Dodo
Dodo
FTTP, HFC
nbn500 Unlimited Plan
  • nbn® 500/48 Mbps
  • Unlimited Data
  • Deal: Incl. $30/mth discount for 6 months based on the standard price $92.99/mth*. Ends 08.12.26. T&Cs apply.
$62.99/mth
Min. cost $62.99
Moose NBN
Moose NBN
FTTP, HFC
nbn 500/50 Turbo
  • 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
Min. cost $63.80
Link not supplied
Tangerine Telecom
Tangerine Telecom
FTTP, HFC
Speedy Max NBN 500/50
  • nbn® 500/42.5 Mbps
  • Unlimited Data
  • Deal: Includes $25/mth off for the first 6 mths, $67.90/mth for first 6 months, then $92.90/mth.
$67.90/mth
Min. cost $67.90
Flip
Flip
FTTP, HFC
Unlimited Fast Speed nbn500
  • nbn® 500/42 Mbps
  • Unlimited Data
  • Deal: Incl. $19.90/mth off for 6 months - $69/mth for first 6mths then $88.90/mth. New customers only. Ends 30.11.26. T&Cs apply.
$69/mth
Min. cost $69
amaysim
amaysim
FTTP, HFC
NBN1000
  • nbn® 820/85 Mbps
  • Unlimited Data
  • Deal: Includes $40/mth off for the first 6 months ($30 NBN Black Friday Offer + $10 Standard Intro offer), then $110/mth. Ends 30.11
$70/mth
Min. cost $70
SpinTel
SpinTel
FTTP, HFC
Home Ultrafast 1000/100
  • 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
Min. cost $76
Dodo
Dodo
FTTP, HFC
nbn Home Ultrafast Plan
  • 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
Min. cost $79.99
TPG
TPG
FTTP, HFC
nbn Home Ultrafast Unlimited Plan
  • nbn® 850/85 Mbps
  • Unlimited Data
  • Deal: $84.99/mth for first 6 months, then $114.99/mth. T&Cs apply.
$84.99/mth
Min. cost $84.99
Link not supplied
iiNet
iiNet
FTTP, HFC
nbn Home Ultrafast Liimitless
  • nbn® 850/85 Mbps
  • Unlimited Data
  • Deal: Includes $30/mth off for 6 mths - $84.99/mth for first 6 months, then $114.99/mth. Use code SAVE30FOR6
$84.99/mth
+ $10 Upfront
Min. cost $94.99
Link not supplied
Swoop
Swoop
FTTP, HFC
nbn® Home Ultrafast
  • nbn® 890/50 Mbps
  • Unlimited Data
  • Deal: Includes $24/mth off for 6 months, $85/mth for first 6 months then $109/mth + Get the eero 7 for only $175 (normally $249)
$85/mth
Min. cost $85
Link not supplied
MATE
MATE
FTTP, HFC
Scorchin' Fast nbn 2000/100
  • nbn® 1831/96 Mbps
  • Unlimited Data
  • Deal: Includes $25/mth off for first 6 mths, $141/mth for first 6 mths, then reverts to $166/mth (code MATE25) + Bundle & Save + more!
$141/mth
Min. cost $141
Link not supplied
Superloop
Superloop
HFC
Hyperspeed nbn2000/100
  • nbn® 1700/85 Mbps
  • Unlimited Data
  • Deal: Incl. $20/mth off for 6 mths! $148/mth for 6 mths, then $168/mth + Bundle & Save
$148/mth
Min. cost $148
Superloop
Superloop
FTTP
Hyperspeed nbn2000/200
  • nbn® 1700/170 Mbps
  • Unlimited Data
  • Deal: Incl. $20/mth off for 6 mths! $148/mth for 6 mths, then $168/mth + Bundle & Save
$148/mth
Min. cost $148
Aussie Broadband
Aussie Broadband
FTTP
Hyperfast nbn - Unlimited
  • nbn® 1810/178 Mbps
  • Unlimited Data
$189/mth
Min. cost $189
Link not supplied
AGL
AGL
HFC
Home Hyperfast nbn 2000/100
  • nbn® 1780/92 Mbps
  • Unlimited Data
  • Deal: AGL Bundle Offer: $179/mth when you BYO modem and have AGL energy.
$194/mth
Min. cost $194
Link not supplied

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Are Telstra NBN plans contract-free?


All Telstra NBN plans are technically contract-free, it offers a BYO-modem Internet Only plan option and plans which include Telstra’s latest smart modem.

If you stay with the telco for 24 months you won’t pay a cent for it. However, if you decide to leave before those 24 months are up, you’ll either need to return it to the provider or pay the $200 non-return fee to keep the modem.

The real kicker is Telstra’s modem is locked and won't necessarily work with another provider. 4G backup and calling certainly won't so even after that so you may need a new modem anyway.

Telstra
Telstra
All Fixed Line nbn®
Basic Internet Only Plan
  • nbn® 25/4 Mbps
  • Unlimited Data
  • Deal: Get 50% off all internet plans for 4 months. Offer ends 30.11.26. T&Cs apply.
$89/mth
Min. cost $44.50
Telstra
Telstra
All Fixed Line nbn®
Upfront Internet Plan Basic
  • nbn® 25/4 Mbps
  • Unlimited Data
  • Deal: Get 50% off all internet plans for 4 months. Offer ends 30.11.26. T&Cs apply.
$97/mth
Min. cost $48.50
Telstra
Telstra
FTTP, HFC
Premium Internet Only Plan
  • nbn® 500/40 Mbps
  • Unlimited Data
  • Deal: Get 50% off all internet plans for 4 months. Offer ends 30.11.26. T&Cs apply.
$99/mth
Min. cost $49.50
Telstra
Telstra
FTTN, FTTB, FTTC
Premium Internet Only Plan
  • nbn® 100/17 Mbps
  • Unlimited Data
  • Deal: Get 50% off all internet plans for 4 months. Offer ends 30.11.26. T&Cs apply.
$99/mth
Min. cost $49.50
Telstra
Telstra
FTTP, HFC
Upfront Internet Plan Premium
  • nbn® 500/40 Mbps
  • Unlimited Data
  • Deal: Get 50% off all internet plans for 4 months. Offer ends 30.11.26. T&Cs apply.
$113/mth
Min. cost $56.50
Telstra
Telstra
FTTN, FTTB, FTTC
Upfront Internet Plan Premium
  • nbn® 100/17 Mbps
  • Unlimited Data
  • Deal: Get 50% off all internet plans for 4 months. Offer ends 30.11.26. T&Cs apply.
$113/mth
Min. cost $56.50
Telstra
Telstra
FTTP, HFC
Ultimate Internet Only Plan
  • nbn® 750/40 Mbps
  • Unlimited Data
  • Deal: Get 50% off all internet plans for 4 months. Offer ends 30.11.26. T&Cs apply.
$119/mth
Min. cost $59.50
Telstra
Telstra
FTTP, HFC
Ultrafast Internet Only Plan
  • nbn® 815/80 Mbps
  • Unlimited Data
  • Deal: Get 50% off all internet plans for 4 months. Offer ends 30.11.26. T&Cs apply.
$129/mth
Min. cost $64.50
Telstra
Telstra
FTTP, HFC
Upfront Internet Plan Ultimate
  • nbn® 750/40 Mbps
  • Unlimited Data
  • Deal: Get 50% off all internet plans for 4 months. Offer ends 30.11.26. T&Cs apply.
$129/mth
Min. cost $64.50
Telstra
Telstra
FTTP, HFC
Upfront Internet Plan Ultrafast
  • nbn® 815/80 Mbps
  • Unlimited Data
  • Deal: Get 50% off all internet plans for 4 months. Offer ends 30.11.26. T&Cs apply.
$139/mth
Min. cost $69.50

Are Optus NBN plans contract-free?


All of Optus' NBN plans come contract-free, though you are still liable to pay out your modem, and potentially WiFi Booster costs, if you leave before 24 months is up.

Each Optus plan comes with the Optus Ultra WiFi Modem Gen 2 (RRP of $306) included for free, but technically Optus covers a payment of $12.75 per month over the 24 months you're connected. If you leave before that you’ll need to pay $12.75 multiplied by the months remaining in the term.

Optus’ modem also might not work with other NBN providers, meaning you may not be able to reconfigure it if you switch providers after your 24 months are up or pay it off. In addition, the Optus NBN modem can't be used for phone calls with other NBN providers, and 4G backup will not work if you leave Optus.

Optus
Optus
FTTP, HFC
Optus nbn® Promo Plus Plan
  • nbn® 500/43 Mbps
  • Unlimited Data
  • Promo plan: $69/mth for 6mths, then $109/mth or as notified. Until 12/11/26. New services only. Minimum cost $375. Terms apply.
$69/mth
Min. cost $69
Link not supplied
Optus
Optus
FTTN, FTTB, FTTC
Optus nbn® Promo Plan
  • nbn® 100/18 Mbps
  • Unlimited Data
  • Promo plan: $69/mth for 6mths, then $109/mth or as notified. Until 12/11/26. New services only. Minimum cost $375. Terms apply.
$69/mth
Min. cost $69
Link not supplied
Optus
Optus
All Fixed Line nbn®
Optus Basic nbn®
  • nbn® 25/8 Mbps
  • Unlimited Data
  • Introductory Offer - $73/mth for 12 mths, then $83/mth or as notified. New services only. Minimum cost $379. Terms apply.
$73/mth
Min. cost $73
Link not supplied
Optus
Optus
All Fixed Line nbn®
Optus Everyday nbn®
  • nbn® 50/17 Mbps
  • Unlimited Data
  • Introductory Offer - $87/mth for 12 mths, then $97/mth or as notified. New services only. Minimum cost $393. Terms apply.
$87/mth
Min. cost $87
Link not supplied
Optus
Optus
FTTP, HFC
Optus Fast nbn®
  • nbn® 500/43 Mbps
  • Unlimited Data
  • Introductory Offer - $89/mth for 12 mths, then $99/mth or as notified. New services only. Minimum cost $395. Terms apply.
$89/mth
Min. cost $89
Link not supplied
Optus
Optus
FTTN, FTTB, FTTC
Optus Fast nbn®
  • nbn® 100/18 Mbps
  • Unlimited Data
  • Introductory Offer - $89/mth for 12 mths, then $99/mth or as notified. New services only. Minimum cost $395. Terms apply.
$89/mth
Min. cost $89
Link not supplied
Optus
Optus
FTTP, HFC
Optus Ultrafast nbn®
  • nbn® 820/85 Mbps
  • Unlimited Data
  • Introductory Offer - $119/mth for 12 mths, then $129/mth or as notified. New services only. Minimum cost $425. Terms apply.
$119/mth
Min. cost $119
Link not supplied

Are TPG NBN plans contract-free?


TPG has several contract-free options. You can BYO modem or you can get a high-speed WiFi 7 modem (with a $10 delivery fee). If you stay connected for 24 months you'll keep the modem if you leave earlier you'll need to return it or pay a $200 non-return fee.

TPG
TPG
All Fixed Line nbn®
nbn25 Unlimited Plan
  • nbn® 25/8 Mbps
  • Unlimited Data
  • Deal: $59.99/mth for first 6 months, then $79.99/mth. T&Cs apply.
$59.99/mth
Min. cost $59.99
Link not supplied
TPG
TPG
All Fixed Line nbn®
nbn50 Unlimited Plan
  • nbn® 50/17 Mbps
  • Unlimited Data
  • Deal: $69.99/mth for first 6 months, then $89.99/mth. T&Cs apply.
$69.99/mth
Min. cost $69.99
Link not supplied
TPG
TPG
FTTP, HFC
nbn Home Superfast Unlimited Plan
  • nbn® 740/42 Mbps
  • Unlimited Data
  • Deal: $74.99/mth for first 6 months, then $104.99/mth. T&Cs apply.
$74.99/mth
Min. cost $74.99
Link not supplied
TPG
TPG
FTTP, HFC
nbn Home Fast Unlimited Plan
  • 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
Min. cost $74.99
Link not supplied
TPG
TPG
FTTN, FTTB, FTTC
nbn Home Fast Unlimited Plan
  • nbn® 99/17 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
Min. cost $74.99
Link not supplied
TPG
TPG
FTTP, HFC
nbn Home Ultrafast Unlimited Plan
  • nbn® 850/85 Mbps
  • Unlimited Data
  • Deal: $84.99/mth for first 6 months, then $114.99/mth. T&Cs apply.
$84.99/mth
Min. cost $84.99
Link not supplied

FAQs


Can I get WiFi without a contract?

Yes, you can get WiFi/an NBN plan without having to lock yourself into a contract. There are plenty of internet providers offering contract-free plans, simply check the Ts and Cs of the one you wish to sign up for or check if the website mentions 'no lock-in contracts' across the board.

What other ways could I be 'locked' into a no-contract NBN plan?

Aside from being convinced into staying with a specific NBN plan through modem repayments, you could also be subject to set-up fees, or you may be sweet-talked into staying for perks like reward points, bundling discounts for electricity, gas or mobile or discounted access to streaming services

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Anula Wiwatowska
Anula is the Off-Site Editorial Lead for WhistleOut Australia, and an award winning tech journalist. She has been writing about the Australian telco industry, and consumer technology for over five years, and has been known to tell her Uber driver which phone they should upgrade to next.

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