Cheap NBN Plans

There are many ways you can save on the cost of your NBN plan, including the following:

Choose a lower speed tier

As outlined above, the NBN is offered in six speed tiers, all of which vary in terms of their download and upload speed capacity and, subsequently, their price range. Plans with lower maximum download speeds are generally the cheapest options available. It's important to bear this in mind when comparing your internet plan options, but it may not be worth sacrificing the internet speeds you need for work or leisure for the sake of a few extra dollars per month.

Cap your data usage for the month

Another important area to consider when aiming to reduce your internet bill is how much data you’ll need on your plan. By selecting a policy with a data cap instead of one which comes with unlimited data, you may be able to access cheaper rates. However, it's important to note that unlimited data has become very much the norm for internet plans in Australia, meaning there may still be plenty of cheap unlimited data plans available where you live.

Shop around for cheap plans

Just because you’re signed up for one plan doesn’t mean you have to wait around for a while before looking for the next great deal. As an internet customer, it’s your responsibility to always have one eye on the market and actively search for cheaper and better NBN offers. With fewer plans these days coming with lock-in contracts and instead coming with month-to-month terms, it's never been easier to compare and switch between providers.

Bundle your NBN plan with other services

You may find that some providers will also offer other services on top of their NBN plans which qualify for discounts when bought together. A common example among internet providers is a broadband and mobile phone plan bundle, which could potentially save you money on both your internet and phone plan. It's important to consider whether each plan is the best possible offer for your needs before committing to a bundle, even if it does save you money.

Determine whether to keep your current modem

When you buy an NBN plan for the first time, you may be asked by your provider to cover the cost of a new modem. However, if you have one already, using this one instead can potentially save you money overall. It's worth noting the flip side to this is that many providers now offer modems and any installation required for free as part of their service and may charge you activation fees for porting your current modem over to their network.

Avoid unwanted and unnecessary benefits

When searching for NBN plans, you’ll often encounter ISPs who throw additional features into their deals as a way of increasing the value for money for the customer, such as streaming service subscriptions. While this may be enticing, it's crucial to carefully consider whether any additional features are worth it for you, particularly if the plan itself is more expensive than others with their collective inclusions.

Compare your options with Savvy

Above all else, comparing options side-by-side is an easy and effective way of finding the cheapest available plan for you. Savvy helps you do just that through our simple comparison service. Once you provide us with the information we need to formulate accurate quotes, all the available plans will be sorted by price. You can then filter these how you like, such as by speed, data, provider, contract length and more. Comparing cheap NBN plans has never been easier!