Popular mobile provider amaysim recently launched NBN plans. Owned by Optus, the telco made a name for itself as an early source of cheap mobile plans. Over the years, its slowly shifted to more of a mid-range mobile brand, but how do its NBN plans compare?
amaysim launched with four NBN plans: NBN 25, NBN 50, NBN 100 and NBN 250. The reported typical evening speeds for each are fast – reaching the maximum for downloads on NBN 100 and under, and competing well for NBN 250.
But like its modern mobile services, it’s not strictly the cheapest internet provider, costing a few dollars per month more than a few other plans in our database, despite offering $10 per month off for the first six months on all its NBN plans. That said, if you bundle your mobile and internet plans, things can be a bit different – scroll a little further for more info on amaysim's bundling deals.
We’ll compare amaysim’s NBN plans to other options out there, based on special introductory pricing, average price over the first 12 months after signing up, and for NBN 250 we’ll also include typical evening speeds. Last, we’ll take a look at how it compares to its parent company, Optus.
But first, here’s a quick look at all amaysim NBN plans:
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#1
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amaysim
All Fixed Line nbn®
NBN50
$45/mth
Min. cost $45
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#2
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amaysim
All Fixed Line nbn®
NBN25
$60/mth
Min. cost $60
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#3
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amaysim
FTTP, HFC
NBN500
$50/mth
Min. cost $50
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#4
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amaysim
FTTN, FTTB, FTTC
NBN100
$50/mth
Min. cost $50
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#5
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amaysim
FTTP, HFC
NBN1000
$70/mth
Min. cost $70
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#6
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amaysim
FTTP, HFC
NBN750
$90/mth
Min. cost $90
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Bundling your mobile and internet with amaysim
Like most NBN providers, amaysim discounts its plans for the first six months, after which the monthly bill goes up to an "ongoing" price. For amaysim, the intro discount is $10 per month for all its NBN plans.
But if you also have a mobile plan with amaysim, you get to keep that $10 NBN plan discount indefinitely – the ongoing price never kicks in.
This is key for comparing the value offering of amaysim NBN plans. An extra $10 off per month can make a big difference in how amaysim's pricing fares vs. other NBN providers, so keep this in mind if you're an amaysim mobile customer.
Here's a look at amaysim's mobile plans:
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#1
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amaysim
7-day UNLIMITED 10GB Plan
$10.00
Per 7 Day Renewal
Link not supplied
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#2
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amaysim
UNLIMITED 15GB Plan
$30.00
Per 28 Day Renewal
Link not supplied
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#3
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amaysim
UNLIMITED 42GB Plan
$35.00
Per 28 Day Renewal
Link not supplied
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#4
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amaysim
UNLIMITED 80GB Plan
$40.00
Per 28 Day Renewal
Link not supplied
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#5
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amaysim
UNLIMITED 95GB Plan
$45.00
Per 28 Day Renewal
Link not supplied
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#6
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amaysim
UNLIMITED 120GB Plan
$50.00
Per 28 Day Renewal
Link not supplied
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#7
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amaysim
UNLIMITED 150GB Long Expiry
$150.00
Per 184 Day Renewal
Link not supplied
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#8
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amaysim
UNLIMITED 240GB Long Expiry
$199.00
Per 365 Day Renewal
Link not supplied
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#9
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amaysim
UNLIMITED 200GB Long Expiry
$270.00
Per 365 Day Renewal
Link not supplied
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#10
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amaysim
UNLIMITED 350GB Long Expiry
$350.00
Per 365 Day Renewal
Link not supplied
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amaysim NBN 25 plans compared
amaysim's NBN 25 plan has a $10 monthly discount for the first six months, after which it bumps up to $70. This works out to a total of $780 over the course of the first year after signing up, which is quite a bit more pricey than the cheapest NBN 25 plans in our database.
Keep in mind, the $10 intro discount is permanent for amaysim SIM plan customers who bundle their two services together, so you can knock $120 off that first-year cost if you bundle.
Currently, Mate's intro deal is $40 per month, which goes up to $70 after the first six months (code MATE30). This comes to $660 over the first year, but the ongoing $70 monthly cost means you get less value the longer you're with this plan. Even so, that ongoing cost is the same as amaysim's, with Mate sporting the cheaper intro price to sweeten the deal.
Over the first full year, SpinTel's is the cheapest, totalling $641.76 for that period. Its ongoing cost is also low, at just $59.95 per month, after a six-month intro discount period of $47 per month. This means you'll save more compared to other plans the longer you stick with SpinTel (assuming no pricing changes).
Here's a look at amaysim's NBN 25 plan:
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amaysim
All Fixed Line nbn®
NBN25
$60/mth
Min. cost $60
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And here are the cheapest NBN 25 plans in our database:
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#1
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SpinTel
All Fixed Line nbn®
Home Starter 25/10
$41/mth
Min. cost $41
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#2
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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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#3
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Dodo
All Fixed Line nbn®
nbn25 Unlimited Plan
$43.99/mth
Min. cost $43.99
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#4
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Moose NBN
All Fixed Line nbn®
nbn 25/10 Value
$44.80/mth
Min. cost $44.80
Link not supplied
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#5
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Flip
All Fixed Line nbn®
Editor's Pick
Unlimited Premium nbn25
$48/mth
Min. cost $48
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#6
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Belong
All Fixed Line nbn®
NBN Starter – Unlimited
$49/mth
Min. cost $49
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#7
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Kogan Internet
All Fixed Line nbn®
Bronze Unlimited
$49.90/mth
Min. cost $49.90
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#8
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Swoop
All Fixed Line nbn®
nbn® Home Casual
$54/mth
Min. cost $54
Link not supplied
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#9
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MATE
All Fixed Line nbn®
Crikey nbn 25/10
$55/mth
Min. cost $55
Link not supplied
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#10
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Superloop
All Fixed Line nbn®
Everyday nbn25/10
$58/mth
Min. cost $58
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#1
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Flip
All Fixed Line nbn®
Editor's Pick
Unlimited Premium nbn25
$48/mth
Min. cost $48
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#2
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Kogan Internet
All Fixed Line nbn®
Bronze Unlimited
$49.90/mth
Min. cost $49.90
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#3
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Moose NBN
All Fixed Line nbn®
nbn 25/10 Value
$44.80/mth
Min. cost $44.80
Link not supplied
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#4
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SpinTel
All Fixed Line nbn®
Home Starter 25/10
$41/mth
Min. cost $41
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#5
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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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#6
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Dodo
All Fixed Line nbn®
nbn25 Unlimited Plan
$43.99/mth
Min. cost $43.99
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#7
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Swoop
All Fixed Line nbn®
nbn® Home Casual
$54/mth
Min. cost $54
Link not supplied
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#8
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Belong
All Fixed Line nbn®
NBN Starter – Unlimited
$49/mth
Min. cost $49
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#9
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amaysim
All Fixed Line nbn®
NBN25
$60/mth
Min. cost $60
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#10
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MATE
All Fixed Line nbn®
Crikey nbn 25/10
$55/mth
Min. cost $55
Link not supplied
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amaysim NBN 50 plans compared
amaysim's NBN 50 plan is $75 per month for the first six, then $85 ongoing ($960 total over the first year). Of course, that $75 intro price never expires if you bundle an amaysim mobile plan.
The cheapest NBN 50 intro price in our database is from Dodo at just $59.80 per month for the first six, then $83.90 ongoing ($862.20 over that period).
The cheapest over the first year is the Silver Unlimited plan from Kogan, coming to $796.80 over the first 12 months after signing up – $58.90 for three months, then $68.90 ongoing.
Here's a look at amaysim's NBN 50 plan:
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amaysim
All Fixed Line nbn®
NBN50
$45/mth
Min. cost $45
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And here are the cheapest NBN 50 plans in our database:
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#1
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amaysim
All Fixed Line nbn®
NBN50
$45/mth
Min. cost $45
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#2
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Belong
All Fixed Line nbn®
NBN Standard Plus – Unlimited
$55/mth
Min. cost $55
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#3
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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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#4
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Moose NBN
All Fixed Line nbn®
nbn 50/20 Premium
$59.80/mth
Min. cost $59.80
Link not supplied
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#5
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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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#6
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Flip
All Fixed Line nbn®
Unlimited Family nbn50
$68/mth
Min. cost $68
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#7
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Swoop
All Fixed Line nbn®
nbn® Home Everyday
$69/mth
Min. cost $69
Link not supplied
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#8
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Superloop
All Fixed Line nbn®
Extra-value nbn50/20
$69/mth
Min. cost $69
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#9
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Kogan Internet
All Fixed Line nbn®
Silver Unlimited
$69.90/mth
Min. cost $69.90
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#10
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TPG
All Fixed Line nbn®
nbn50 Unlimited Plan
$69.99/mth
Min. cost $69.99
Link not supplied
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#1
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amaysim
All Fixed Line nbn®
NBN50
$45/mth
Min. cost $45
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#2
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Kogan Internet
All Fixed Line nbn®
Silver Unlimited
$69.90/mth
Min. cost $69.90
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#3
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Moose NBN
All Fixed Line nbn®
nbn 50/20 Premium
$59.80/mth
Min. cost $59.80
Link not supplied
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#4
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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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#5
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Belong
All Fixed Line nbn®
NBN Standard Plus – Unlimited
$55/mth
Min. cost $55
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#6
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Flip
All Fixed Line nbn®
Unlimited Family nbn50
$68/mth
Min. cost $68
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#7
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Swoop
All Fixed Line nbn®
nbn® Home Everyday
$69/mth
Min. cost $69
Link not supplied
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#8
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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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#9
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Superloop
All Fixed Line nbn®
Extra-value nbn50/20
$69/mth
Min. cost $69
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#10
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TPG
All Fixed Line nbn®
nbn50 Unlimited Plan
$69.99/mth
Min. cost $69.99
Link not supplied
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amaysim NBN 100 plans compared
For NBN 100 plans, amaysim only offers the standard NBN 100/20 option, so we won't be comparing it to NBN 100/40 plans. This plan has an ongoing cost of $90 per month, after the $10 discount for the first six ($1,020 over the first year). For amaysim mobile customers who bundle their NBN 100 plan, the initial $80 per month price is what you pay indefinitely.
In terms of intro deals, Mate is once again discounting its NBN 100 plan by $30 per month for the first six months, after which it goes up to $90 – totalling $900 over the first year.
But SpinTel's plan is cheaper in the long term. While its intro price of $65 per month is higher than Mate's, its low ongoing price of $81.95 gives it a total cost of $881.76 over the first year, and represents even better value the longer you can stick with it.
Here's amaysim's NBN 100 plan:
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amaysim
FTTN, FTTB, FTTC
NBN100
$50/mth
Min. cost $50
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And here are the cheapest NBN 100 plans in our database:
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#1
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amaysim
FTTN, FTTB, FTTC
NBN100
$50/mth
Min. cost $50
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#2
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Belong
FTTN, FTTB, FTTC
NBN Premium – Unlimited
$59/mth
Min. cost $59
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#3
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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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#4
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Moose NBN
FTTN, FTTB, FTTC
nbn 100/20 Elite
$63.80/mth
Min. cost $63.80
Link not supplied
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#5
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Tangerine Telecom
FTTN, FTTB, FTTC
Speedy NBN 100/20
$67.90/mth
Min. cost $67.90
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#6
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Flip
FTTN, FTTB, FTTC
Unlimited Turbo Boost nbn100
$69/mth
Min. cost $69
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#7
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Kogan Internet
FTTN, FTTB, FTTC
Gold Unlimited
$69.90/mth
Min. cost $69.90
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#8
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iiNet
FTTN, FTTB, FTTC
nbn Home Fast Liimitless
$69.99/mth
+ $10 Upfront
Min. cost $79.99
Link not supplied
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#9
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Swoop
FTTN, FTTB, FTTC
nbn® Home Fast
$72/mth
Min. cost $72
Link not supplied
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#10
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Superloop
FTTN, FTTB, FTTC
Family nbn100/20
$74/mth
Min. cost $74
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#1
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Kogan Internet
FTTN, FTTB, FTTC
Gold Unlimited
$69.90/mth
Min. cost $69.90
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#2
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amaysim
FTTN, FTTB, FTTC
NBN100
$50/mth
Min. cost $50
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#3
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TPG
FTTN, FTTB, FTTC
nbn Home Fast Unlimited Plan
$74.99/mth
Min. cost $74.99
Link not supplied
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#4
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Moose NBN
FTTN, FTTB, FTTC
nbn 100/20 Elite
$63.80/mth
Min. cost $63.80
Link not supplied
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#5
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Belong
FTTN, FTTB, FTTC
NBN Premium – Unlimited
$59/mth
Min. cost $59
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#6
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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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#7
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Flip
FTTN, FTTB, FTTC
Unlimited Turbo Boost nbn100
$69/mth
Min. cost $69
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#8
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Vodafone
FTTN, FTTB, FTTC
Home Fast nbn®
$79/mth
Min. cost $79
Link not supplied
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#9
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Tangerine Telecom
FTTN, FTTB, FTTC
Speedy NBN 100/20
$67.90/mth
Min. cost $67.90
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#10
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Swoop
FTTN, FTTB, FTTC
nbn® Home Fast
$72/mth
Min. cost $72
Link not supplied
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amaysim NBN 250 plans compared
amaysim's NBN 250 plan is $90 per month for six months, then $100 ongoing – totalling $1,140 over the first year. This isn't the cheapest price around, but it does have a good reported typical evening download speed of 245Mbps. While this isn't at the top of the pack, it's only 5Mbps less than the fastest plans around. And remember, the intro $90 monthly price doesn't expire if you bundle an amaysim SIM plan.
Dodo has the cheapest intro price at just $78.90 per month for the firs six months, after which it goes up to $98.90 ($1,066.80 over the first year). But Dodo's NBN 250 plan is also one of the fastest around, with a typical evening download speed of 250Mbps. In the long run, Dodo's plan is cheaper and faster, but amaysim mobile bundle customers will have spent less by the 13 month mark.
Once again, the cheapest long-term plan is from SpinTel, thanks to its cheap ongoing price of $89.95 after an initial six-month discount. Over the first year, it comes to $1,007.76. But this plan is far from the fastest, with a typical evening download speed of just 235Mbps.
It's notable that SpinTel's ongoing price is essentially the same as amaysim's bundled price, but with amaysim reporting faster typical evening download speeds. That said, SpinTel's intro discount has you paying $6 per month less over the first year, on average.
Here's amaysim's NBN 250 plan:
And here's a look at the cheapest and fastest NBN 250 plans in our database:
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#1
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Superloop
FTTP, HFC
Creator nbn250/100
$82/mth
Min. cost $82
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#2
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Aussie Broadband
FTTP
Super-Fast Pro nbn - Unlimited
$114/mth
Min. cost $114
Link not supplied
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#1
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Superloop
FTTP, HFC
Creator nbn250/100
$82/mth
Min. cost $82
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#2
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Aussie Broadband
FTTP
Super-Fast Pro nbn - Unlimited
$114/mth
Min. cost $114
Link not supplied
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#1
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Superloop
FTTP, HFC
Creator nbn250/100
$82/mth
Min. cost $82
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#2
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Aussie Broadband
FTTP
Super-Fast Pro nbn - Unlimited
$114/mth
Min. cost $114
Link not supplied
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amaysim NBN vs. Optus: Why is it cheaper?
Optus is the parent company of amaysim, so it should come as no surprise that the reported typical evening speeds for all their NBN plans are identical. This is a good indication that amaysim simply piggybacks on Optus' NBN provisioning and overall network, so why are its plans cheaper?
It's hard to say for sure, but two good bets are branding and overheads. From a branding perspective, amaysim is Optus' "budget" brand, similar to how Telstra operates its popular mobile subsidiary, Belong. This lets the larger companies target the portion of the market that's more concerned with monthly spend than brand awareness.
But amaysim is still its own company, and a smaller one than Optus. It likely has fewer overheads, such as marketing and network maintenance, so it can pass these savings on to the customer.
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#1
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amaysim
All Fixed Line nbn®
NBN25
$60/mth
Min. cost $60
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#2
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Optus
All Fixed Line nbn®
Optus Basic nbn®
$68/mth
Min. cost $68
Link not supplied
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#1
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amaysim
All Fixed Line nbn®
NBN50
$45/mth
Min. cost $45
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#2
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Optus
All Fixed Line nbn®
Optus Everyday nbn®
$82/mth
Min. cost $82
Link not supplied
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#1
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amaysim
FTTN, FTTB, FTTC
NBN100
$50/mth
Min. cost $50
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#2
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Optus
FTTN, FTTB, FTTC
Optus Fast nbn®
$84/mth
Min. cost $84
Link not supplied
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amaysim also offers straightforward NBN plans – you sign up to the plan and that's what you get. If you also have a mobile plan with amaysim, you can grab a bundled discount and save $10 per month. No extra inclusions.
Optus' approach is different. For each NBN speed tier, you have two options, separated by bells and whistles. They're called "Everyday" and "Family Entertainer".
The basic perks offered by both options are a 4G backup modem and Optus Subhub.
All Optus NBN plans come with an optional Ultra WiFi Modem Gen 2 for no additional cost, with a catch. If you leave within 36 months, you have to pay a hardware fee of $8.50 per month for each month remaining.
This WiFi modem has built-in, free 4G backup for your NBN, which kicks in automatically if there's a network outage or other interruption to your service. It's a good deal, so long as you're happy to make a three-year commitment.
Signing up to an Optus NBN plan also gets you access to SubHub, a streaming platform that lets you combine eligible subscription services into one bill, and grab up to 10% off while you're at it.
If you sign up to a Family Entertainer plan you get some extras. First is the optional Ultra WiFi Booster – a mesh WiFi point to extend your WiFi coverage. As with the modem, if you leave within 36 months, you need to pay a hardware fee. The Ultra WiFi Modem Gen 2 plus the booster comes to a total of $14.50 per month remaining.
Family Entertainer plans also come with a McAfee WiFi Secure subscription and a Standard Netflix subscription.
Ultimately, Optus' plans are generally only cheaper if you subscribe to a lot of subscription services (and those subscription services work with SubHub), and like the idea of free 4G backup for your NBN (remembering you have to pay off the modem and booster if you leave within 36 months).
These are currently the most popular NBN 50 plans in our database of 34 internet providers:
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#1
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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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#2
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amaysim
All Fixed Line nbn®
NBN50
$45/mth
Min. cost $45
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#3
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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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#4
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TPG
All Fixed Line nbn®
nbn50 Unlimited Plan
$69.99/mth
Min. cost $69.99
Link not supplied
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#5
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Belong
All Fixed Line nbn®
NBN Standard Plus – Unlimited
$55/mth
Min. cost $55
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#6
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Superloop
All Fixed Line nbn®
Extra-value nbn50/20
$69/mth
Min. cost $69
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#7
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Aussie Broadband
All Fixed Line nbn®
Value nbn - Unlimited
$70/mth
Min. cost $70
Link not supplied
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#8
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iiNet
All Fixed Line nbn®
nbn50 Liimitless
$69.99/mth
+ $10 Upfront
Min. cost $79.99
Link not supplied
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#9
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Kogan Internet
All Fixed Line nbn®
Silver Unlimited
$69.90/mth
Min. cost $69.90
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#10
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Flip
All Fixed Line nbn®
Unlimited Family nbn50
$68/mth
Min. cost $68
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Alex Angove-Plumb
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