If you want to save money on your NBN bill, changing internet providers every six months is the best way to do it. It does sound like a lot of work, but changing ISPs every six months is worth it in the long run. Most NBN providers now offer no lock-in contract deals that give discounts for the first six months that you stay signed up.
We’ve gone and found some of the best introductory offers available from a range of internet providers for NBN 50, 100, 250 and 1000.
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Best NBN 50 introductory offers
NBN 50 is perfect for budget-conscious households with up to four people. Dodo currently has the cheapest NBN 50 introductory offer. You’ll pay $59 per month for the first six months, then $80 per month afterwards.
Tangerine is slightly more expensive, as you’ll be paying $59.90 per month during the six-month introductory period. Then it’ll revert back to $79.90 per month.
There’s also Exetel, which is running an introductory offer where you’ll pay $60.99 per month for the first six months, and then $78.99 per month after that. The internet provider offers five free speed boost days per month, where you can reach speeds of 100Mbps, which is definitely worth the extra coin. Make sure you get in quick because this deal ends on July 2.
All of these providers are reporting typical evening speeds of 50Mbps, so you’re less likely to experience congestion during the peak hours of 7pm to 11pm.
Best NBN 100 introductory offers
If you do a lot of online gaming, then NBN 100 is a good balance for speed and price. Dodo’s plan is the cheapest, where you’ll pay $64 per month for the first six months. Afterwards, it’ll revert back to $85 per month.
Tangerine is the next cheapest option. You’ll pay $64.90 per month for the first six months you’re with the provider before it goes back to full price, $84.90 per month. This offer ends on July 31 though, so make sure you sign up before then.
Exetel also has a great price for its introductory offer. You’ll pay $68.99 per month for the first six months, then $84.99 per month afterwards. Exetel is offering five free daily speed boosts for its NBN 100 plan too, meaning you can reach speeds of up to 220Mbps if you have an FTTP or HFC connection.
All three of these providers are reporting typical evening speeds of 100Mbps.
Best NBN 250 introductory offers
For larger households or those with higher bandwidth needs, NBN 250 is one of the fastest speed tiers. Spintel currently has the cheapest NBN 250 plan available. You’ll be paying $79 per month for the first six months you’re with the provider before it reverts back to $89.95 per month. While it is the cheapest plan, Spintel is reporting typical evening speeds of 211Mbps, so you may experience some congestion.
Exetel is slightly better, with typical evening speeds of 220Mbps. You’ll be paying $83.99 per month for the first six months, then $98.99 per month afterwards. You’ll also have access to five free daily speed boosts per month, so you can bump up your connection speed to Exetel’s NBN 1000 plan.
Then there’s Swoop, which is currently reporting speeds of 230Mbps. You’ll be paying $84 per month for the first six months with the code WHISTLE35, before it jumps up to $119 per month afterwards.
Remember that to get the full benefit out of an NBN 250 plan, you’ll need to have a connection that’s either FTTP or HFC.
Best NBN 1000 introductory offers
If you want to get the fastest NBN speeds, NBN 1000 is for you. Currently, Spintel has the cheapest NBN 1000 plan available. You’ll pay $95 per month for the first six months you’re with the provider, then $105.95 per month afterwards. Spintel is reporting typical evening speeds of 650Mbps.
If you want to get closer to the 1000Mbps mark, Superloop is currently reporting speeds of 811Mbps, which is the second fastest speed in this tier. You’ll pay $99 per month during the six-month introductory period, then $109 per month once it ends.
Optus also has a great deal going where you’ll pay $99 per month for the first six months of its NBN 1000 plan. After the introductory period though, it’ll revert back to $129 per month, which is a pretty steep jump. The provider is currently reporting typical evening speeds of 780Mbps. This deal will end on June 30, so you’ll need to get in quickly. It’s also worth noting that if you go with Optus, you’ll need to stick with the provider for at least 36 months or pay a modem fee of $8.50 per remaining month, a total of $306.
Remember that you’ll need to have either an FTTP or HFC connection to get the full benefit out of an NBN 1000 plan.
How to change NBN providers
Changing internet providers every six months is easier than you think. Most ISPs will either have an online portal or a phone line where you can get connected (or disconnected) quickly — usually within 24 hours, depending on the provider. Note that some connections can take up to five days to kick in. Not only that, but most providers now don’t have lock-in contracts, so it’s likely that you won’t need to pay any exit fees.
Can I use the same modem?
One of the difficulties you may come across while changing internet providers every six months is with your modem. If your modem is supplied by your current provider, then you’ll either need to return it or pay a one-time clawback fee to keep it.
You can also choose to splurge on an unlocked modem. If you choose this option, you can also get a modem with built-in router capabilities, resulting in a more stable internet connection.
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