The best internet deals available in Australia today

Paying full price for an internet plan is for suckers. Good thing on any given day, there’s any number of internet deals going. Keen on the best NBN deals? We’ve got those. Want a 4G home internet deal? We’ve got those, too. How about a 5G home internet deal? Check! Even if you’re in the market for a mobile broadband plan, if there’s a deal for that today, you’ll find it below.

Let’s get into the best internet deals available today. All you need to do is keep an eye out for green text to indicate an internet plan from our database has a deal today, then click on that ‘Go’ button.

There are good reasons why NBN 50 plans are called NBN Standard plans, and they also happen to be the most popular in Australia. An NBN 50 plan gets you up to 50Mbps evening download speeds and up to 20Mbps upload speed, which is enough for a home with three or four people.

This month, the most popular NBN 50 deal in our database is the Dodo NBN50 Unlimited plan, priced at $59.80 per month for the first 6 months. Take a look below at the list of plans from our comparison engine for other NBN 50 deals:

Homes looking for a good deal on a fast connection in Australia can sign up to an NBN 100 plan. Buying an NBN 100 plan gives you access to up to 100Mbps of download speed and either up to 20Mbps or 40Mbps of upload speed, depending on the NBN plan and NBN provider. NBN 100 is a great speed tier for homes with five or more people and is available for pretty much every home in fixed-line metro areas. If you use loads of data, the good news is that most NBN 100 plans are unlimited internet plans.

Currently, the most popular NBN 100 deal is Tangerine Speedy NBN with 100Mbps Unlimited plan, which starts at $65.90 per month for 6 months. Check out the list of the most popular NBN 100 internet deals below, pulled from daily updated plans in our comparison engine:

If you live in a Fibre-to-the-Premises (FTTP) or in the right Hybrid Fibre Coaxial (HFC) home, you can sign up to NBN 250 plans. NBN 250 plans can reach download speeds of up to 250Mbps and 25Mbps upload. These speedy plans are designed for impatient downloaders and homes crammed with lots of devices.

The most popular NBN 250 deal is being offered by Dodo with its NBN Home Superfast plan starting at $78.90 per month for the first 6 months. Below is a daily updating list of popular NBN 250 deals from our database:

If you don’t want NBN, you may be able to sign up for a home internet plan.

While 5G is still rolling out in Australia—from the respective Telstra 5G, Optus 5G and Vodafone 5G networks—many homes in the right area can sign up to 5G home internet plans. While some 5G home internet plans offer speeds up to 100Mbps, others offer up to whatever max speed is available. Theoretically, 5G home internet can reach speeds of up to 1000Mbps download and 100Mbps upload.

Find below 5G home internet deals happening today in our database:

If you don’t live in a 5G area and don't want to (or can't) sign up to an NBN plan, you can still opt for a 4G home internet plan. Speeds vary between plans, networks and providers, but 4G home internet can theoretically hit up to 100Mbps download and 50Mbps upload. Expect slower speeds, though, particularly during busier times.

That said, if you’re after a 4G home internet deal, you’ll find what’s on offer today in the list below:

Telstra offers a variety of NBN plans which can come with a deal.

The daily updating list below will show you if any deals are being offered from Telstra.

For those looking to stay connected on the go, Telstra has a range of mobile broadband plans.

If any mobile broadband deals are being offered from Telstra, you'll see them below.

Optus also offers NBN plans with various speeds.

Take a look at the list below with current deals offered from Optus.

If you'd rather get a home wireless connection for your home, look below for Optus deals on home internet plans.

Dodo provides an affordable range of NBN plans. On top of their competitive pricing, Dodo regularly discounts their internet plans.

See below the list of Dodo NBN plans which include current deals.

Mobile internet is a great choice for people looking to download, upload, stream or browse the web from a variety of SIM-compatible devices (alternatively, via a pocket WiFi or WiFi dongle). Whichever plan you choose, expect a data cap and keep an eye out for potential excess data charges. Speeds will be determined by whether the plan is 4G or 5G, which means either max download speeds of 100/1000Mbps and upload speeds of 50/100Mbps, respectively. You may also need a compatible WiFi modem to make the most of your mobile broadband plan.

Either way, if you’re in the market for a mobile internet deal, you’ll find it in the daily updating list below:

Not sure which technology is right for you? We get it - the world of internet plans is a pretty complex one, so let's break it down.

We've all heard of the NBN by now - it's Australia's National Broadband Network, built over the last decade with the aim of providing all Aussies with fast, reliable Internet. While there have been a few hiccups on the road to the project's completion, today, it's the most popular connection, reaching more than 12 million homes and businesses.

Home wireless, on the other hand, runs on the same 4G and 5G networks as our phones. While that generally means it's capable of achieving high speeds (often higher than the NBN itself), it comes with the same pitfalls as your mobile data. That means factors like coverage, network congestion and outages can impact your service.

Finally, we have mobile broadband. It's essentially the same as home wireless, but where home wireless runs on a stationary modem placed somewhere on your property, mobile broadband is just that - mobile. That means you can take it with you wherever you go and as long as there's coverage, you'll have Internet access.

While the NBN is the best connection for most, it may not suit everyone as the speeds you receive are highly dependent on the technology used to connect you to the NBN (i.e. FTTC, FTTN, FTTP and HFC). If you've been left unsatisfied with your NBN service, a home wireless plan could be the solution you're looking for. However, it's important to check network coverage in your area before committing to anything.

In a similar vein, mobile broadband is a good option for those looking for an NBN alternative in areas with decent network coverage. Also, due to its portable nature, you can take it with you on commutes, road trips and events and always stay connected. On the downside, mobile broadband (and home wireless, for that matter) rarely offer unlimited data plans. That means you'll be capped to a certain amount of GB, after which you may be charged for excess data.