Lowest 1st-year cost
~50 MbpsTypical evening
$69.90/mofor 12 mos
$80.90/moongoing
$419.406 months
$838.80first yearSave $132 promo
$132.00Save 14%
Save $132 intro
No lock-inSpeed tier breakdown
The cheapest NBN 50 plans right now.
Comparing 26 verified NBN 50 plans starting from $55.00/mo. Ranked by true 12-month cost, factoring in the 6-month promo discounts and ongoing rates.
Live Australian Speed Benchmark
NBN 50 Standard Tier
Typical Evening Speed
50 Mbps
Download speed (7pm–11pm)
Upload Bandwidth
20 Mbps
Up to 20 Mbps upload
Recommended Usage
2–4 People
Simultaneous 4K & WFH
Lowest intro price
$55.00/mo
Verified intro pricing
PlanProvider, speed & technology
CostIntro, ongoing and first year
OfferContract & terms
ActionNext steps
50/20 MbpsSpeed tier
$69.99/mofor 12 mos
$89.99/moongoing
$419.946 months
$839.88first yearSave $240 promo
$240.00Save 22%
Save $240 intro
No lock-in~50 MbpsTypical evening
$65.00/mofor 6 mos
$80.00/moongoing
$390.006 months
$870.00first yearSave $90 promo
$90.00Save 9%
Save $90 intro
No lock-in50/20 MbpsFibre and FTTN • Speed tier
$57.99/mofor 6 mos
$87.99/moongoing
$347.946 months
$875.88first yearSave $180 promo
$180.00Save 17%
Save $180 intro
No lock-in~50 MbpsTypical evening
$55.00/mofor 6 mos
$91.00/moongoing
$330.006 months
$876.00first yearSave $216 promo
$216.00Save 20%
Save $216 intro
No lock-in~38 MbpsTypical evening
$74.00/moongoing rate
$74.00/moongoing
$444.006 months
$888.00first year
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No lock-in
~50 MbpsTypical evening
$75.00/moongoing rate
$75.00/moongoing
$450.006 months
$900.00first year
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No lock-in
~50 MbpsTypical evening
$68.00/mofor 6 mos
$84.90/moongoing
$408.006 months
$917.40first yearSave $101 promo
$101.40Save 10%
Save $101 intro
No lock-in~50 MbpsFibre and FTTN • Typical evening
$69.00/mofor 6 mos
$84.00/moongoing
$414.006 months
$918.00first yearSave $90 promo
$90.00Save 9%
Save $90 intro
No lock-in~50 MbpsTypical evening
$69.00/mofor 6 mos
$89.00/moongoing
$414.006 months
$948.00first yearSave $120 promo
$120.00Save 11%
Save $120 intro
No lock-in~50 MbpsFibre and FTTN • Typical evening
$69.99/mofor 6 mos
$89.99/moongoing
$419.946 months
$959.88first yearSave $120 promo
$120.00Save 11%
Save $120 intro
No lock-in~50 MbpsFibre and FTTN • Typical evening
$75.00/mofor 6 mos
$85.00/moongoing
$450.006 months
$960.00first yearSave $60 promo
$60.00Save 6%
Save $60 intro
No lock-in~49 MbpsFibre and FTTN • Typical evening
$70.00/mofor 6 mos
$90.00/moongoing
$420.006 months
$960.00first yearSave $120 promo
$120.00Save 11%
Save $120 intro
No lock-in~50 MbpsFixed Line • Typical evening
$81.00/moongoing rate
$81.00/moongoing
$486.006 months
$972.00first year
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No lock-in
~50 MbpsTypical evening
$75.00/mofor 6 mos
$88.00/moongoing
$450.006 months
$978.00first yearSave $78 promo
$78.00Save 7%
Save $78 intro
No lock-in~50 MbpsTypical evening
$69.95/mofor 6 mos
$94.95/moongoing
$419.706 months
$989.40first yearSave $150 promo
$150.00Save 13%
Save $150 intro
No lock-in~47 MbpsFibre and FTTN • Typical evening
$70.00/mofor 6 mos
$95.00/moongoing
$420.006 months
$990.00first yearSave $150 promo
$150.00Save 13%
Save $150 intro
No lock-in~50 MbpsFibre and FTTN • Typical evening
$69.00/mofor 6 mos
$99.00/moongoing
$414.006 months
$1008.00first yearSave $180 promo
$180.00Save 15%
Save $180 intro
No lock-in~48 MbpsTypical evening
$85.00/moongoing rate
$85.00/moongoing
$510.006 months
$1020.00first year
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No lock-in
Purple Connect~48 MbpsFibre and FTTN • Typical evening
$85.00/moongoing rate
$85.00/moongoing
$510.006 months
$1020.00first year
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No lock-in
~47 MbpsFibre and FTTN • Typical evening
$85.00/moongoing rate
$85.00/moongoing
$510.006 months
$1020.00first year
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No lock-in
~50 MbpsFibre and FTTN • Typical evening
$87.00/mofor 12 mos
$97.00/moongoing
$522.006 months
$1044.00first yearSave $120 promo
$120.00Save 10%
Save $120 intro
No lock-in~44 MbpsFibre and FTTN • Typical evening
$94.00/moongoing rate
$94.00/moongoing
$564.006 months
$1128.00first year
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No lock-in
~30 MbpsFibre and FTTN • Typical evening
$94.95/moongoing rate
$94.95/moongoing
$569.706 months
$1139.40first year
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No lock-in
~48 MbpsFibre and FTTN • Typical evening
$86.69/mofor 6 mos
$106.46/moongoing
$520.146 months
$1158.90first yearSave $119 promo
$118.62Save 9%
Save $119 intro
No lock-in~50 MbpsTypical evening
$100.00/moongoing rate
$100.00/moongoing
$600.006 months
$1200.00first year
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No lock-in
NBN 50 Speed & Plan FAQ
What is NBN 50 and is it fast enough for my home?
NBN 50 (Standard Plus) provides download speeds up to 50 Mbps and upload speeds up to 20 Mbps. It is Australia's most widely used broadband tier, designed for households of 2 to 4 people streaming in 4K, video calling, and gaming simultaneously.
Is NBN 50 fast enough for 4K streaming and working from home?
Yes. A single 4K stream on Netflix or YouTube requires about 15–25 Mbps. An NBN 50 connection provides 50 Mbps download, easily supporting two simultaneous 4K streams while someone else works on Zoom or browses the web.
What is a fair price to pay for NBN 50 in Australia in 2026?
Compare the first-year total as well as the introductory and ongoing monthly charges in the table. Promotional durations and eligibility vary by provider; check the linked offer and Critical Information Summary before signing up.
Why do NBN 50 plans increase in price after 6 months?
Most Australian retail service providers offer promotional discounts for the first 6 months to attract new customers. Once the promo expires, the plan automatically reverts to the standard ongoing rate unless you switch to another promo deal.
Which NBN 50 providers have no lock-in contracts and no 30-day cancellation notice?
Providers like Aussie Broadband, Leaptel, and Tangerine do not require lock-in contracts or 30-day cancellation notices, offering pro-rata billing when you switch. Other providers like Superloop, TPG, iiNet, and Dodo require a 30-day written notice.
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