No-contract ADSL2+ broadband plans

Joseph Hanlon - Editorial Director

Last updated 28 August 2014

A swell of new ISPs has created a fierce bidding war from your broadband business, and while prices can’t go much lower, a number of service providers are ditching long-term contracts to curry favour.

This is a big win for internet lovers who want a fixed-line service but aren’t prepared to commit to a two-year contract without being able to test the service. Renters are also rewarded in these plans, with month-to-month plans making it easy to move to a new home without worrying about whether they are breaking contracts with an ISP.

Depending on which ISP you choose, you may also find you can bundle in other services, like a home phone service. We’ve scanned the WhistleOut search pages to find you the best ADSL2+ plans with no long term commitments.

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As a WhistleOut search reveals, Monthly plans run the pricing gamut, from low-cost options starting from about $40 per month, up to plans in excess of $100. Data inclusions start from 20GB and include plans with unlimited data.

Things to watch out for

In a number of instances with the ISPs listed, choosing a Monthly plan will increase the cost of the service. Some ISPs increase the monthly fee for the service, while others might slap on a significantly higher setup fee, compared with the same charge on long-term plans.

Vaya, for example, offers unlimited downloads for $45 per month, but has the same plan for $39 if you choose an 18-month term.

iPrimus charge the same amount per month regardless of the plan term, but charge an extra $110 in setup fees for Monthly plans and $60 more for a wireless modem router.

Also be aware that an ISP’s cheapest price is often for Metro customers only. Providing services for rural areas attract a number of extra costs for ISPs, so the price of the service is also higher. Our cheapest Monthly plan is the Spintel 20GB plan for $39.90, but if you live in a regional area you can expect to pay $49.90 for the same data.

Joseph Hanlon

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Joe Hanlon has been immersed in mobile phones, plans and the internet for over a decade, having written for publications like CNET, Techradar, Gizmodo and Lifehacker. He steers the editorial ship and makes sure that we are always serving up the most useful guides and recommendations. If you ever bump into Joe on the street, don't be afraid to ask for a phone recommendation. It's embarrassing how much he enjoys talking about this stuff. He also loves listening to podcasts, so feel free to email Joe with recommendations.

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