The best unlimited internet plans for data gluttons

Not all that long ago, unlimited data was a luxury afforded only by those willing to fork out the cashola. These days, every NBN provider on the market is offering unlimited downloads at a reasonable rate because, as any ISP worth their salt knows, the real money is in speed these days.

When weighing up unlimited NBN plans, you’re looking for two things: included speed tier and monthly price. And of course, it can be overwhelming given how many internet plans and providers are out there. With that in mind, here are the best value unlimited NBN plans for each NBN speed tier.

Of course, if you're not looking for infinite cosmic powers data, then make sure you check out the best internet plans to see what else is out there, as we as the best cheap WiFi plans, to cover all your bases.

When it comes to value, SpinTel is pretty hard to beat in the NBN 50 (a.k.a. Standard speed) space. It comes in as the cheapest NBN 50 plan in our comparison engine at just $54 per month, though that pricing does only last for six months. That said, after the six months are up, the ongoing price of $64.95 is still cheaper than almost all of the competition.

With SpinTel's pricing and solid customer service reputation, it's not surprising that it consistently tops our monthly list of the best NBN plans overall. Still, if you're not 100% sold, take a gander at the runners-up below.

If you’re looking for unlimited data but want to save as much money as possible, your first instinct might be to opt for Basic NBN 12 but that’d be shooting yourself in the foot. Tangerine’s Standard Speed Unlimited plan is actually cheaper than almost all Basic NBN 12 speed plans on the market (not that there are many left these days) and it comes with Standard NBN 25 speeds (Tangerine self-reports 25Mbps for average evening speeds). At $44.90 per month for the first six months, that's some cheap and cheerful WiFi for those budget-conscious households.

If that deal’s not sweet enough for your tastes, here’s a small segment of unlimited NBN Standard deals to compare it against.

Households with over four people living under one roof (and a serious appetite for 4K Disney Plus) will want to opt for Premium NBN 100. Our top pick for this category (once again) is SpinTel. Not only is it one of the cheapest NBN Premium providers in our comparison engine, but with self-reported typical evening speeds of 100Mbps, it's also one of the fastest.

The SpinTel plan above comes with the standard upload speeds of 20Mbps, but for those who regularly upload content (like streamers, video producers, and editors), it's also worth noting that there are plans in this tier that offer 40Mbps upload speeds, so keep an eye out for those below.

Here's how SpinTel's plan stacks up against the competition.

Mate is a solid choice across all speed tiers, but its Superfast plan really shines when it comes to value. It boasts a typical evening speed of 208Mbps with an upload of 25Mbps, which is more than enough to comfortably handle a large household of data lovers. However, there is one caveat: You’ll need a Hybrid Fibre Coaxial (HFC) or Fibre to the Premises (FTTP) connection to nab these lightning-fast speeds.

Mate doesn't offer any limited-time discounts - just a no-fuss $99 per month price. Even so, it's still on the cheaper side of the spectrum for NBN 250 plans - particularly when its competitors' promo periods come to their inevitable end.

Here's how it compares to other NBN 250 plans on the market.

There's a lot more competition in the NBN 1000 space these days, but Aussie Broadband (one of the first providers to offer this speed tier) remains on top. It's self-reported 600Mbps typical evening speeds are some of the fastest in the country, and their customer service reputation is second to none.

Of course, at $129 per month, it certainly isn't the cheapest plan out there, but for WiFi-obsessed Aussies, it's worth considering.

Not keen on Aussie Broadband's offering? Check out the cheapest NBN 1000 unlimited home internet plans below.

If you've already decided that an unlimited internet plan is the plan for you, then the next step is working out how fast you need the internet to be.

The general rule of thumb is;

• NBN 25 plans for households of 1-2
• NBN 50 plans for households of 2-4 light to medium internet users
• NBN 100 plans for households of 4-6 medium internet users
• NBN 250 and NBN 1000 plans for really large households or those who download large files regularly, like gamers.

It's also a good idea to run an internet speed test, to get an idea of how fast your current internet is. If you find your speed is too slow and your internet is lagging, you may need to go up a speed tier. Also double check the typical evenings speeds.

Here at Reviews.org, we’re constantly keeping track of the best NBN providers and NBN plans in Australia. Our product team monitors the comings and goings of the Australian broadband market with eagle-eyed precision and feeds that data back to us, the editorial team, to help build out our recommendations.

We then update this page with the best unlimited internet plans, based on what we find in our ever-changing database of NBN plans. We consider things like price, upload speeds and download speeds.

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