Compare NBN 100 plans

Best NBN 100 plan for December 2024

Speed, price, data, modem options and customer support all play a big part in picking the best NBN 100 plan for us.

This month's pick is NBN 100 plan which comes with unlimited data and no lock-in contract.

Dodo NBN100

100 Mbps
Typical evening speed

Unlimited
Data

$68.90
per month

Get this plan for $68.90/mth for the first 12 months, then $88.90/mth. Eligibility criteria, T&Cs apply. Ends 28.1.25

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Dodo's discount runs the full 12 months which is fab news for people looking to switch and save on a fast internet plan.

You can read about how exactly we chose the best NBN 100 in our guide, where we also round up the best NBN plans across other categories.

Note: We only looked at Finder partners to pick the best NBN 100 plan.

Is NBN 100 fast enough?

NBN 100 plans come with download speeds of up to 100Mbps and upload speeds of either 20Mbps or 40Mbps.

The difference in upload speeds depends on whether you choose NBN 100/20 or NBN 100/40/, the latter being slightly more expensive by around $5 to $10 a month.

NBN 100 is great for larger families where 4+ people are actively online, even simultaneously.

It's also a good option for heavy internet users, or personas we like to refer to as 'enthusiastic gamers'.

Tip: Not all NBN plans on the same tier are equal. Look out for the advertised typical evening speeds on the plan. You want to aim for anything close to the maximum speed available on the tier, which would be 100Mbps, to really get your money's worth.

How much do NBN 100 plans cost?

The average monthly cost of fixed-line NBN 100 plans on Finder is $95 a month as of December 2024.

However, there are plenty of sign-up deals that can discount the monthly price for the first 6 months (at least) to under $65-$70.

Some providers also offer ongoing prices for as low as $85 a month - you just need to shop around to snag a good price.

Can I get NBN 100?

Every NBN connection type can support NBN 100, but not all will reach the maximum speeds available on this tier.

Before signing up with a provider, ask them to double-check your connection type and see if it's worth getting NBN 100.

You don't want to overpay for speeds your connection can't actually achieve.

Good to know: NBN Co is running a free fibre upgrade programme. Over 10 million homes and businesses currently on fibre-to-the-node (FTTN) or fibre-to-the-curb (FTTC) will be upgraded to fibre-to-the-premises (FTTP) by the end of 2025. To trigger the upgrade, you'll need to sign up for an NBN 100 plan or faster. Head to NBN Co's website, enter your address, and see if you're eligible for the upgrade.

Is NBN 100 fast enough?

"I love fast internet. I send and receive a lot of really big files, as well as doing my fair share of streaming and online gaming. But even with all that, an NBN 100 plan suits me fine. I was in a share house with 4 similar people, including a video editor and graphic designer that worked from home. Our 100Mbps connection was great, and it was always more than enough."

Tim Bennett

Insurance expert

Is it worth getting NBN 100?

It's worth it if you've got multiple users at home, love streaming in 4K, or work from home and need fast upload and download speeds.

But if you're a light or moderate user or on a budget, a lower-speed plan might be enough.

The great thing is switching between speed tiers is easy as - try NBN 50 first and if you end up experiencing buffering internet you can switch to NBN 100.

Here are some quick facts that can help you a bit further with your decision:

• NBN 50 is still the most popular speed tier used by Aussies (52.9% vs 16.1% on NBN 100)
• NBN Co's increased the wholesale price of NBN 50 plans and decreased it for NBN 100. Telcos have made similar changes to their pricing for customers. The price gap between NBN 50 and NBN 100 is now much lower. For example, Tangerine's NBN 50 plan costs $82.90 a month. Its NBN 100 plan is priced at $85.90 a month.

Frequently asked questions

• What does NBN 100 mean?

  NBN 100, also referred to as Premium or Home Fast, is one of 6 speed tiers established by the NBN.

  On this speed tier, you are able to get up to 100Mbps download speeds. This is the maximum speed available on this tier.

• Can I get 100Mbps on an NBN 100 plan?

  Theoretically, yes. However, your household's ability to actually receive 100Mbps speeds will depend on:

  1. Your NBN connection type. For example, if you have an FTTN connection, your ability to get fast speeds will be down to luck and your home's distance to the node through which fibre optic cables run.
  2. Your provider's ability to offer the best speeds on the NBN 100 tier, especially during the busy hours of the day (7pm–11pm). If you're looking to get 100Mbps speeds, make sure you sign up to a provider that has advertised typical evening speeds of 100Mbps or close to it.

  Usually, if you input your address during sign-up, providers won't show you an NBN 100 plan if you can't access it, but it is always good to do your own research rather than relying on them.

• What is the upload speed for NBN 100?

  Some providers offer two options for upload speeds: 20Mbps or 40Mbps. You'll see them advertise the plans as NBN 100/20 or NBN 100/40.

  There's usually a $5 to $10 a month difference between the two.

  Having 20Mbps upload speeds should comfortably support most day-to-day tasks such as sharing content like pictures, uploading data and taking video calls.

  40Mbps upload speeds might be better suited to households where multiple people need to share work with clients, take video calls simultaneously or back up a large number of documents to the cloud regularly.

To make sure you get accurate and helpful information, this guide has been edited by Tim Bennett as part of our fact-checking process.

Written by

Mariam Gabaji

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