Affordable NBN Plans Australia (2026): 10 Cheapest Unlimited

TL;DR

If you just want to get on with it, here are the three cheapest unlimited NBN plans in Australia right now:

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Cheapest overall: Tangerine Value (NBN 25) at $49.90/mth for the first 6 months, then $67.90/mth ongoing.
Cheapest NBN 50: Superloop Extra Value at $65/mth for 6 months, then $85/mth.
Sneaky pick — cheapest NBN 500: Exetel One Plan at $80/mth flat. No intro trick, no contract.

The live table below shows all 10, sorted by monthly cost. It updates automatically as providers change their pricing.

The 10 cheapest unlimited NBN plans right now

Partner	Value 25 Mb/s Unlimited data	$44.9/mth for 6 mths, then $69.9/mth	Go to site
Partner	Everyday 25 Mb/s Unlimited data	$45/mth for 6 mths, then $72/mth	Go to site
Partner	Basic - nbn 12/1 12 Mb/s Unlimited data	$73/mth	Go to site
Partner	Value 25 Mb/s Unlimited data	$78/mth	Go to site
Partner	Basic Plus - nbn 25/10 25 Mb/s Unlimited data	$79/mth	Go to site
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These are pulled live from our plan database. Every provider listed is an affiliate, which means we get a small commission if you sign up through us, but the prices are exactly what you’d pay going direct.

What counts as “cheap” on the NBN in 2026?

A few years ago, “cheap unlimited NBN” meant anything under $70 a month. That’s no longer true. NBN wholesale prices changed in late 2023 and again in 2024, and the floor has moved.

Here’s what I’d call cheap by tier, based on current Australian pricing:

Speed tier	Cheap if under	Average	What you actually get
NBN 25	$60/mth	$70-75/mth	20-25 Mbps evening
NBN 50	$75/mth	$85-90/mth	45-50 Mbps evening
NBN 100	$90/mth	$95-100/mth	90-95 Mbps evening
NBN 250	$100/mth	$110-120/mth	Around 240 Mbps evening
NBN 1000	$110/mth	$125-135/mth	500-700 Mbps evening, headline is theoretical

A plan dropping below the “cheap” column is genuinely a deal. Anything above the “average” column is a rip.

How we picked these plans

Four filters:

NBN technology only. No 5G home wireless or Sky Muster. Those are different products and they have their own posts (5G vs NBN and Starlink vs Sky Muster).
Truly unlimited. No “unlimited with fair use” nonsense. Every plan in the table is genuinely uncapped.
Currently active. No discontinued plans that look great but you can’t actually sign up to.
Available through us. This means we can vouch for the provider being legitimate and reachable. If we don’t have an affiliate relationship with them, we don’t list them here.

The list is sorted strictly by monthly cost, cheapest first. Where a plan has an intro price, the intro price is what sorts it, but the ongoing cost is shown right underneath so you can see what you’re actually committing to.

The picks, grouped by speed tier

Cheap NBN 25 plans (best for one or two people, no streaming in 4K)

NBN 25 used to be the budget tier of choice. With FTTN being phased out and most homes now on FTTP or HFC, the gap between NBN 25 and NBN 50 has shrunk to about $15-20/mth. So unless you’re really watching every dollar, NBN 50 is usually better value. But if NBN 25 is what you want, here are the picks:

Activ8me Premium 25, $59/mth flat. Activ8me are a niche provider (they own Australia’s Sky Muster satellite licence) but they also resell NBN. Their NBN 25 is the cheapest flat-priced unlimited plan in Australia right now. No intro trick. Evening speed of 16 Mbps is below the 22-23 Mbps you should expect on NBN 25, so do your own speed test after signup.

Tangerine Value, $49.90/mth for 6 months, then $67.90/mth. Cheapest plan on the list if you just look at the headline. Tangerine are owned by Mobius (same parent as Mate and Belong) and run on their wholesale network. The catch is the $18/mth jump after 6 months, set a calendar reminder for month 5 to check if you want to stay or switch.

Superloop Everyday, $55/mth for 6 months, then $72/mth. Superloop are well regarded by our reviewers (4.4-star average across 5+ reviews). The Everyday plan’s ongoing $72 is more honest than Tangerine’s $67.90, and the intro discount is real money.

Aussie Broadband Basic, $73/mth flat. Pricier than the others on this list, but Aussie Broadband consistently top our reviewer ratings (4.6 stars) for customer service and reliability. If you’ve been burned before by cheap and cheerful providers, the extra $14/mth over Tangerine’s intro is worth it.

More Value, $76/mth flat. Same group as Tangerine (also Mobius owned) but priced as a flat ongoing rate. Reviewers give them 5 stars which is unusual at this price point.

Cheap NBN 50 plans (the sweet spot for most households)

NBN 50 is what most Australians should be on. It handles 4K Netflix on multiple screens, video calls, gaming, and cloud backup without breaking a sweat. The cheapest unlimited NBN 50 plans:

Tangerine Value Plus, $61.90/mth for 6 months, then $84.90/mth. Cheapest intro price on NBN 50 in Australia. Same caveats as the Tangerine NBN 25 plan above, set a reminder for month 5.

Superloop Extra Value, $65/mth for 6 months, then $85/mth. Honestly my pick of the NBN 50 plans. Superloop have a good reputation, the ongoing price is competitive, and their app for managing the account is decent.

More Value Plus, $92/mth flat. $7-8 more than the others but flat-rate so no nasty surprise at month 7.

Cheap NBN 100 plans (heavy users, big households)

Superloop Family, $75/mth for 6 months, then $95/mth. The intro price on NBN 100 here is what NBN 50 cost a couple of years ago. Genuinely good deal.

Aussie Broadband Fast, $1/mth for the first month, then $95/mth. Aussie’s intro deal is a “first month free except a token dollar” which sounds gimmicky but works out to about $7-8 in savings over 12 months. The real reason to pick Aussie is the support, see the Aussie Broadband Basic note above.

The sneaky one — NBN 500 at NBN 50 prices

Exetel One Plan, $80/mth flat. This is the most unusual entry on the list. Exetel’s One Plan gives you their cheapest unlimited rate (around what others charge for NBN 50) but on the NBN 250 or NBN 500 speed tier where available. The catch: actual evening speeds vary heavily by your address and the time of day. If your line supports the higher tier, this is the best dollar per megabit deal in Australia right now. If your address only supports NBN 100 or below, you’ll still pay the One Plan rate but you won’t get the speeds.

Worth a check on Exetel’s site if you’re after speed at a budget price.

What to watch for in cheap NBN plans

Cheap NBN plans get cheap for a reason. The four things to actually pay attention to:

Introductory pricing that resets. Tangerine, Superloop and Aussie Broadband all run intro discounts. They’re real money, $108-180 in savings over 6 months, but they always step up. If you sign up and forget, you’ll be paying $20+/mth more than you signed up for in month 7. Best move: write the step-up date in your calendar at signup.

Typical evening speeds. This is the speed you’ll actually get during peak hours (7-11pm). The headline “NBN 50” doesn’t mean you get 50 Mbps. It means up to 50 Mbps. Providers publish typical evening speeds and they range from 35 Mbps to the full 50. Picky here, especially on lower tiers.

Setup fees and modem charges. None of the plans in this list charge a setup fee, but watch for “free modem on a 12-month contract” deals from other providers. Those are usually $200-300 of locked-in cost. If you already have a modem, bring your own and save the rental fee.

The contract length. Every plan on this list is no lock-in (month to month). If a “cheap” plan you’re looking at requires 12 or 24 months, walk away. The unlocked equivalent will almost always be cheaper over the life of the contract.

Cheapest by speed tier — at a glance

This is the chart of the cheapest unlimited NBN plan per speed tier in May 2026 (ongoing price, not intro):

Bar chart showing the cheapest ongoing unlimited NBN plan price for each speed tier from NBN 25 to NBN 1000 in May 2026

The NBN 25 to NBN 50 jump is the smallest you’ll make on the NBN. About $14/mth. NBN 100 is only another $10/mth. After that, NBN 250 and beyond climb steeply unless you can get an Exetel style speed lottery deal.

Test your line speed before you switch

There’s no point paying for NBN 100 if your line can’t deliver it. Run a speed test on your current connection before you sign up to anything, and after, to make sure you’re actually getting what you paid for.

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FAQ

How much is NBN per month in Australia?

The average NBN plan costs around $80-$95 per month for unlimited data on a typical NBN 50 connection. You can find cheaper plans (from about $50/mth on intro pricing for NBN 25) and you can spend up to $200/mth on NBN 1000 or NBN 2000 with premium support.

Who is the cheapest NBN provider?

Right now, Tangerine has the cheapest intro price unlimited NBN at $49.90/mth for NBN 25 (6-month intro). Activ8me has the cheapest flat-rate unlimited plan at $59/mth for NBN 25 with no intro trick. Both are good options depending on whether you want a low upfront price or no surprise increases.

Are cheap NBN plans slower?

Not necessarily. Cheap doesn’t mean slow. It usually means fewer extras (no included streaming, no premium support, no free modem). The actual NBN speed you get depends on the speed tier you sign up to (NBN 25, 50, 100, etc), not on how cheap the plan is. A $50 NBN 50 plan will give you the same evening speed as a $90 NBN 50 plan from the same wholesale network.

What does "unlimited" actually mean on the NBN?

It means no data cap. You can download or upload as much as you want without extra charges. Providers used to apply "fair use" policies that slowed you down after a certain amount, but in Australia in 2026 that’s rare. Every plan in our list is genuinely uncapped.

Should I take an intro discount or pick a flat-rate plan?

If you’re disciplined about checking your bill, take the intro discount and switch (or renegotiate) when it ends. The savings are real, $100-180 over 6 months. If you’d rather not think about it, a flat-rate plan from Activ8me or Aussie Broadband is the no stress option.

Can I get unlimited NBN with no lock-in contract?

Yes, every plan in our list is month to month. Lock-in contracts on the NBN are increasingly rare. Most providers stopped offering them after the 2018 ACMA rule changes that capped exit fees.

What’s the cheapest NBN with no setup fee?

All ten plans in our list have a $0 setup fee. Most NBN providers have dropped setup fees entirely. If a provider you’re considering charges $99-200 setup, that’s typically a sign of a lock-in contract or "free modem" deal. There’s almost always a cheaper no setup alternative.

Is unlimited mobile broadband cheaper than NBN?

For most households, no. Unlimited mobile broadband (4G or 5G home wireless) starts around $65-70/mth for the entry tier and tops out around $99/mth. The NBN is similar on price but typically gives more consistent speeds and better latency. The mobile option makes sense if you can’t get NBN, or if you move house often. See our mobile broadband guide and 5G vs NBN comparison for the full breakdown.

What’s the cheapest NBN 50 unlimited plan?

As of May 2026, Tangerine Value Plus at $61.90/mth for 6 months (then $84.90/mth) is the cheapest intro deal. Superloop Extra Value at $65/mth intro (then $85/mth) is a close second with a slightly better reputation. For a flat-rate option, More Value Plus at $92/mth is the cheapest no surprises plan.

Do these prices include modem rental or do I need to buy one?

None of the plans in our list include a modem in the monthly price. Most NBN connections (FTTP, HFC, fixed wireless) supply the network termination device free as part of the install. You only need a router/modem on top. You can buy a decent NBN-ready modem for $100-150, or pay $10-15/mth to rent one from the provider. Buying is cheaper after about 10 months. See our BYO modem guide for the setup details.