amaysim finally drops new NBN plans: Are they a hit or a miss?
Customer fave amaysim's back to offering NBN plans after a first pass failed some years ago. However, not everyone can sign up just yet.
We won't beat around the bush - the nitty gritty details can come in just a second.
Instead, here's a quick rundown of amaysim's unlimited data NBN plans, including their download and upload speeds during peak hours. They also come with no lock-in contract.
| Plan | Typically busy period speeds (7pm - 11pm) | Introductory offer price | Price (after 6 months) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quick As (NBN 25) | Down: 25Mbps Up: 8Mbps | $60 a month for the first 6 months | $70 a month |
| Speedy As (NBN 50) | Down: 50Mbps Up: 18Mbps | $75 a month for the first 6 months | $85 a month |
| Fast As (NBN 100) | Down: 100Mbps Up: 18Mbps | $80 a month for the first 6 months | $90 a month |
| Superfast As (NBN 250) | Down: 240Mbps Up: 22Mbps | $90 a month for the first 6 months | $100 a month |
Where are NBN 12 and NBN 1000 plans, you might be wondering. amaysim told Finder it wants to focus where there is the most market demand, which is across the 4 plans it has chosen (~87%).
Existing amaysim mobile customers will continue to receive the introductory discounted price even after the first 6 months are up. You just need to maintain an amaysim SIM only plan for it.
So, who can sign up for amaysim's NBN plans right now?
For now, sign-up is by invitation only until 14 August for the first 500 customers who currently have an existing mobile plan with the telco.
Existing customers who have already registered interest will be the first customers to be contacted.
It's keen to test things out before going full steam ahead, and so the full market drop is still "a few months out".
Which makes sense...It was only a few weeks back that amaysim announced it would be launching NBN plans.
It will use this time to capture customer feedback through surveys and interviews.
People who participate will be offered a little something extra such as 3 months of free plan fees.
amaysim's news comes after Aussie Broadband recently launched its budget-friendly sub-brand Buddy Telco. Read all about it here.
How do amaysim's NBN plans and prices stack up against their competition? Basically, are they worth it?
Here are a few more details about what you get with amaysim's NBN plans before we start comparing:
- You can BYO modem as long as it's compatible
- There's a 30-day satisfaction guarantee with a full refund on the first month's plan fees if you're unsatisfied
- $10 a month bundling discount when you're with amaysim for both mobile and broadband
Here's a look at how each of its plans stacks up against the average price of similar fixed-line unlimited data NBN plans in our database.
| Plan | amaysim's price | Average price on Finder |
|---|---|---|
| NBN 25 | $70 a month | $69 a month |
| NBN 50 | $85 a month | $82 a month |
| NBN 100 | $90 a month | $94.46 a month |
| NBN 250 | $100 a month | $112.10 a month |
Overall, amaysim's pricing looks mostly solid in comparison. But add bundling discounts on top and you'll find yourself a decent deal for the life of your plan.
amaysim also won Finder's Customer Satisfaction Award in 2023 and it's the customer-centric approach plus competitive pricing it'll be banking on to win over households once again.
Fun fact: amaysim used to sell NBN plans back in the day but sold its broadband customers to Southern Phone in 2018 citing "the punitive wholesale costs imposed by the NBN", according to the Australian Financial Review. However, Optus acquired it in November 2020 and since then things have been fairly smooth sailing for the telco.
Not an amaysim mobile customer but your interest has been piqued? Compare amaysim's mobile plans to see if they're worth switching to.