Compare NBN 250 plans

Best NBN 250 plan for October 2024

Price, speed, modem options and customer support all play a big role in choosing the best NBN 250 plan for us.

Based on our criteria, this month's best NBN 250 plan comes from Optus.

Optus Plus Everyday Superfast nbn®

245 Mbps
Typical evening speed

Unlimited
Data

$89
per month for 6 months

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• Most notably, Optus ranked 3rd out of 12 providers in the ACCC's quarterly broadband performance report, delivering speed reliability of 101.6% during the busy hours of the day (7-11pm).
• You'll also get access to discounted Optus Sport via Optus SubHub. Pay $9.99 a month instead of $29.99 a month.

You can read about how exactly we chose the best NBN 250 in our guide, where we also round up the best NBN plans across other speed tiers.

Note: We only looked at Finder partners to pick the best NBN 250 plan.

Can I get NBN 250?

Not everyone can get NBN 250. Only those with FTTP (Fibre To The Premises) or HFC (Hybrid Fibre Coaxial) connection types can sign up.

Not sure what NBN connection you have? You check on a provider's website directly or pop in your address in our address checker.

If you don't have access to NBN 250, check out NBN 100 plans instead. These are still fast enough for households of 4+ people.

You may qualify for NBN Co's fibre upgrade program

NBN Co is offering a free fibre upgrade program which could make you eligible for NBN 250 speeds.

By the end of 2025, over 10 million homes and businesses currently on fibre-to-the-node (FTTN) or fibre-to-the-curb (FTTC) will get upgraded to FTTP.

To trigger the upgrade, you'll need to sign up for an NBN 100 plan or faster. Just head to NBN Co's website, enter your address, and check if you're eligible.

"When our house became eligible for the fibre upgrade, I immediately took it up. We consistently get download speeds of over 250Mbps."

Matt Corke

Head of Publishing Ventures

How fast is NBN 250?

NBN 250 is the second fastest NBN speed tier. It offers download speeds of up to 250Mbps and upload speeds of up to 25Mbps.

The actual speeds you get will depend on the provider you sign up with and what they've advertised as their typical evening speed.

These are speeds your plan can achieve during the busy hours of the day (7-11pm).

You might see 1 or 2 providers not showing typical evening speed due to a lack of data to report on.

How much do NBN 250 plans cost?

The average monthly cost of fixed-line NBN 250 plans on Finder is around $115 a month as of October 2024.

However, there are plenty of sign-up deals that can discount the monthly price for the first 6 months to under $85.

Some providers also offer ongoing prices of just under $100 a month - you just need to shop around.

Is NBN 250 worth it?

An NBN 250 plan is designed for large households (or speed chasers) with 5 or more people online at the same time, either working, streaming or playing online games.

NBN 250 vs NBN 100

Our top tip is to always try a slower speed tier before committing money towards faster internet speeds.

So instead of going for NBN 250 from the get-go, try NBN 100 first.

• NBN 100 is good enough for a household of 4+ people. You should be able to work, stream and game across multiple devices at the same time.
• The average monthly cost of fixed-line NBN 100 plans on Finder is $95 and you can even get ongoing prices from providers for $85 a month.
• You can get fast upload speeds by signing up to NBN 100/40 instead of NBN 100/20.
• NBN providers will easily upgrade you to a faster plan if you decide the one you're on just isn't cutting it.

Frequently asked questions

• What is the upload speed for NBN 250?

  NBN 250 plans can reach a maximum upload speed 25Mbps. However, the actual speeds you get will depend on the provider you're with.

  NBN 250 upload speeds on plans in our database can range from 17-25Mbps.

• What does NBN 250/25 mean?

  This means the plan you're seeing comes with a maximum download speed of 250Mbps and a maximum upload speed of 25Mbps.

• Which providers offer Superfast NBN in Australia?

  NBN 250, also known as Superfast NBN, is offered by a wide range of providers in Australia including:

  • AGL
  • Aussie Broadband
  • Bendigo
  • Dodo
  • Escapenet
  • Exetel
  • Flip
  • Future Broadband
  • Goodtel
  • iiNet
  • iPrimus
  • IPSTAR
  • Kogan
  • Launtel
  • Leaptel

  • MATE
  • More
  • MyOwn Tel
  • Optus
  • Origin
  • Southern Phone
  • SpinTel
  • Superloop
  • Swoop Broadband
  • Tangerine
  • Telechoice
  • Telstra
  • Tomi Broadband
  • TPG
  • Vodafone

• Is NBN 250 good for gaming?

  Yes, NBN 250 should be good enough to enjoy lag-free gaming even with several other people online at the same time.

  While download speed is important, latency (or ping) has a more direct impact on your gaming experience.

  A lower ping reduces lag and improves responsiveness.

  If you're experiencing issues despite having a fast connection, consider switching to a wired connection or seeing if you need to upgrade any dated hardware.

  Perhaps your ISP's infrastructure isn't cutting it and it may be time to switch providers.

• Is NBN 250 good for Netflix?

  NBN 250 is more than enough for Netflix. In fact, the streaming giant recommends just 15Mbps (or higher) for 4K streaming.

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

Editor I Tech and utilities expert

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