Fastest NBN plans: my top picks for high-speed internet, for all budgets

The fastest NBN plans are ideal for larger households who demand simultaneous internet access, gamers who need to download large files or anyone who loves to stream 4K UHD movies from the best streaming services.

For a long time, I've been recommending plans that offer at least 100Mbps download speeds. And, while I'm still going to recommend them, following the arrival of NBN speed upgrades in September 2025, a vast majority of Australian homes will now be looking at an NBN 500 plan as a minimum – to me, that's exciting stuff.

Fortunately, a high-speed NBN plan doesn't even need to cost the earth, and in some cases it actually makes more economical sense to go up a speed tier with a new provider. This is especially the case at the time of writing, as some providers have introduced full 12-month discounts, which can save you a couple of hundred dollars over the first year of service.

As for how I decide which are the fastest NBN plans, I use official data published by the ACCC, which determines how a service provider delivers on their promise of plan speeds. While the published data doesn't take into account every single NBN provider available, it does cover a number of big-name options, which also cater to a range of budgets.

I also have to factor in the price of a plan, because if two services offer the same speed, yet charge vastly different amounts, then I have to side with the cheaper option.

So, read on to discover my top picks for fast NBN plans in Australia.

Can you get NBN 500 – NBN 2000?

Not everybody will be able to sign up for the fastest NBN plans. The high-speed tiers are only available on two types of NBN connection – fibre to the premises (FTTP) and hybrid fibre coaxial (HFC). If your household is serviced by an FTTP or HFC installation, then you can sign up for NBN 500 plans and faster.

All NBN connection types should be able to support 100Mbps speeds, but if you want to be sure, then you'll want to see if you can get a free fibre upgrade and have FTTP technology installed at your premises.

If you want to sign up for an NBN 2000 plan, i.e. the fastest possible speed tier available in Australia, then you'll need a new network termination device (NTD) installed at your address, even if you're already connected to a fast NBN plan on an FTTP connection.

Fastest NBN plans

Fastest NBN 100 plan

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Dodo | 100Mbps | AU$72.99p/m (first 12 months, then AU$92.99p/m)

Dodo was found to deliver just over 100% of advertised plan speeds in the ACCC's report, although only when underperforming services were removed from the equation. Regardless, its current 12-month discount – with AU$240 in savings – is too good to ignore. While it's no longer then cheapest, having recently been dethroned by Kogan Internet, I don't have official speed data for the latter provider. Based on this fact, I've continued to select Dodo, as it's a proven performer.

• AU$72.99 minimum cost
• AU$875.88 first year cost
• AU$1,115.88 ongoing yearly cost

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Fastest NBN 250 plan

Since the arrival of the speed upgrades, only two 250Mbps plans remain. The others have all been boosted to NBN 750 plans. The two providers are Superloop and Aussie Broadband, and it's the former that gets my seal of approval.

Superloop Creator | 250Mbps | AU$85p/m (first 6 months, then AU$99p/m)

Superloop has been a firm favourite of mine for some time and this recently upgraded 250Mbps plan is a tough one to beat. It promises 250Mbps download speeds and up to 100Mbps uploads (85Mbps typical evening speeds). As the plan's name implies, it's a good option for content creators who need to upload large video files. However, with the NBN 750 plan below costing less and offering 3x the speed, that would be my top choice.

• AU$85 minimum cost
• AU$1,104 first year cost
• AU$1,188 ongoing yearly cost

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Fastest NBN 500 plan

Exetel One | 500Mbps | AU$80p/m

Most providers are promising maximum plan speeds on the NBN 500 tier, yet I'm continuing to select Exetel's offering as it promises, on paper at least, exceptional value. The introductory cost can be beaten by AU$17 from Dodo, but the ongoing cost is the only one to come in under AU$1,000. There are other perks too, such as the ability to boost the speed to the next tier up and even save AU$1 a day to downgrade the speed to 12Mbps, ideal if you're away from home for a long time.

• AU$80 minimum cost
• AU$960 yearly cost

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Fastest NBN 750 plan

Superloop | 750Mbps | AU$74p/m (first 6 months, then AU$104/m)

If you think a 750Mbps is the best option for you, Superloop is once again a great choice, especially now the introductory cost has been reduced to AU$74p/m. Plus, it's eligible for the telco's Speed Boost feature, letting you increase your speed to 1,000Mbps for 24 hours, for free, five times a month.

• AU$74 minimum cost
• AU$1,068 first year cost
• AU$1,248 ongoing yearly cost

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Fastest NBN 1000 plan

Superloop | 860Mbps | AU$79p/m (first 6 months, then AU$109p/m)

Superloop has always been an easy recommendation, but that's never been truer now that the introductory cost of its NBN 1000 plan has dropped to AU$79p/m (from AU$84). That's practically unbeatable value, because while the telco only advertises 860Mbps TES, official speed reporting data from the ACCC found Superloop delivered 923.7Mbps on this plan across all hours and 922.1Mbps in the busy evening hours. Data is limited for other providers, but on this evidence alone, it makes Superloop a winner in my book.

• AU$79 minimum cost
• AU$1,128 first year cost
• AU$1,308 ongoing yearly cost

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Fastest NBN 2000 plan

Mate Scorchin’ Fast | NBN 2000 / 1,831Mbps TES | AU$141p/m (first 6 months, then AU$166p/m)

The Hyperfast NBN 2000 tier might realistically be overkill for many, but if it’s the fastest download speeds you crave, Mate’s plan currently advertises the fastest typical evening speed. It’s also the cheapest NBN 2000 plan available right now, and you can even get a free Binge Basic subscription included with code BINGE25.

• AU$141 minimum cost
• AU$1,842 first year cost
• AU$1,992 ongoing yearly cost

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Fast NBN plans: Major Telcos

When it comes to the big three internet providers, these are the best fast plans available:

Optus' best high-speed NBN plans

Optus' NBN plan pricing feels like it changes on a regular basis. The telco is currently hosting a sale on all of its plans, which has seen discounts applied to plan pricing, and those discounts lasting a full 12 months. There's some good value to be found, but do note that you'll need to pay for the modem if you leave within 24 months of signing up.

Optus also offers an alternative for the NBN 100 and NBN 500 plans that increases the cost by AU$30 for the first 12 months, but it includes AU$20 of monthly credit to put towards SubHub subscriptions. The NBN 1000 plan comes with AU$20 credit as standard.

• NBN 100 (100Mbps): AU$79p/m (for 12 months, then AU$99p/m)
• NBN 500 (500Mbps): AU$79p/m (for 12 months, then AU$99p/m)
• NBN 1000 (800Mbps): AU$109p/m(for 12 months, then AU$129p/m)

TPG's best high-speed NBN plans

• NBN 100 (100Mbps): AU$64.99p/m (first 6 months, then AU$94.99p/m)
• NBN 500 (500Mbps): AU$64.99p/m (first 6 months, then AU$94.99p/m)
• NBN 750 (640Mbps): AU$79.99p/m (first 6 months, then AU$99.99p/m)
• NBN 1000 (800Mbps): AU$89.99p/m (first 6 months, then AU$109.99p/m)

Telstra's best high-speed NBN plans

• NBN 100 (100Mbps): AU$90p/m(for 6 months, then AU$99p/m)
• NBN 500 (500Mbps): AU$90p/m(for 6 months, then AU$99p/m)
• NBN 750 (750Mbps): AU$104p/m(for 6 months, then AU$119p/m)
• NBN 1000 (815Mbps): AU$114p/m(for 6 months, then AU$129p/m)

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