Aussie Broadband is a newer NBN supplier that has made a name for itself thanks to a combination of consistently high evening speeds and excellent local support.

The telco says its customers rarely encounter congestion - even during peak times - and to prove it, published bandwidth graphs that show how much capacity it has purchased on the network versus how much capacity its customers are using.

To date, Aussie Broadband is the only major telco to provide this much transparency around its NBN performance.

Aussie Broadband NBN quick facts

• Aussie Broadband focuses on flexibility: you can pick anywhere from 100GB of data to unlimited.
• All Aussie Broadband NBN plans are contract-free and have no set-up fees.
• Aussie Broadband's support is all Australian.

Aussie Broadband NBN plans

Aussie Broadband's NBN plans are completely customisable. While there is a core range of options ranging from $55 to $99 per month, you can build your own if they don't suit you. Depending on what speed you'd prefer, you can pick from about 15 different data options, ranging from 100GB to unlimited.

Aussie Broadband NBN Speeds

Aussie Broadband sells NBN plans on three of the four main NBN speed tiers: NBN 25 (Standard), NBN 50 (Standard Plus, and NBN 100 (Premium). In addition, Aussie Broadband is one of the few providers that goes beyond NBN 100. If you're lucky enough to have a FTTP NBN connection, Aussie can sell you NBN 150 or NBN 250 speeds.

• NBN 25: Aussie Broadband advertises typical evening speeds of 22Mbps
• NBN 50: Aussie Broadband advertises typical evening speeds of 43Mbps
• NBN 100: Aussie Broadband advertises typical evening speeds of 86Mbps
• NBN 150: Aussie Broadband doesn't advertise typical evening speeds for this plan
• NBN 250: Aussie Broadband doesn't advertise typical evening speeds for this plan

How does Aussie Broadband compare to other NBN providers for speed? Compare here.

Aussie Broadband Phone Bundles

If you still need a landline to go with your NBN plan, Aussie Broadband has three options:

• $0 per month: A casual phone plan where you'll pay as you go
• $10 per month: An everyday phone plan with unlimited local and national calls included
• $20 per month: A family phone plan with unlimited calls to local, national, and mobile numbers

If you're paying as you go, pricing is as follows:

• Local calls: 15c per call
• National calls: 15c per call
• Mobile calls: 22c per minute
• 1300 & 13: 35c per call
• International: Varies on destination

Aussie Broadband & Fetch TV

Aussie Broadband will let you add Fetch TV to any of its NBN plans. For an extra $10 per month, you can add a Fetch Mini set-top box, or for $15 per month, a Fetch Mighty. Fetch Mini lets you pause and rewind live TV, while Mighty also lets you record up to six shows at a time and is kitted out with a massive 1TB hard drive.

You can then add Fetch TV's core channel packs for $6 per month each, or get all four for $20 per month. Aussie Broadband also offers Special Interest and World Packs for Fetch TV.

Read next: Foxtel vs Fetch TV

How to switch to Aussie Broadband NBN

To find out if you're eligible for an Aussie Broadband NBN plan, first check your address in our broadband search engine. If Aussie Broadband is listed in the search results, you can make the switch.

Once you've picked a plan that works for you and your family, you can place an order directly with Aussie Broadband. Aussie Broadband will help you to organise an installation date and time. You may still need to cancel your existing internet service with your previous provider after your Aussie Broadband service is ready.

If you've had a previous NBN connection at your place, the standard time frame is 1 to 5 business days, and you won't need a visit from a technician. If it's your first time getting connected to the NBN, this process can take up to 20 business days and a technician will need to make the initial setup.

Aussie Broadband can provide you with an NBN-ready modem, although you're free to bring your own compatible modem. You'll pay $149 if you want to buy your modem through Aussie Broadband, plus shipping fees.

Another important thing to note: while installation is free for most customers, if you're located in a newly developed area with no existing telecommunications infrastructure, you may be charged a $300 New Development Fee by NBN Co.

Aussie Broadband FAQs

How fast are Aussie Broadband NBN plans?

Aussie Broadband NBN plans typically max out at 100Mbps, but if you've got a FTTP connection, you can get speeds as fast as 250Mbps.

What are my data options?

Aussie Broadband has around 15 different data options available, ranging from 100GB to unlimited.

Do I need to buy a new modem to sign up to Aussie Broadband?

If you already have an NBN-ready modem, you can use it with any Aussie Broadband plan. If you don't, Aussie Broadband is able to sell you one when you sign up for a plan.

What happens if I want to cancel my Aussie Broadband NBN plan?

Since Aussie Broadband NBN plans are all contract-free, you can cancel your plan whenever you want with no early termination fees.

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