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Best internet providers in Australia
We haven’t just rounded up the list of the top 10 internet providers. We’ve done you one better by highlighting their most popular plans on Finder too.
2nd
Exclusive
100 Mbps
typical evening speed
$64.00
per month for 12 months, then $89 per month
3rd
Finder Award
100 Mbps
typical evening speed
$73.90
per month for 12 months, then $88.90 per month
4th
50 Mbps
typical evening speed
$65.00
per month for 6 months, then $85 per month
5th
100 Mbps
typical evening speed
$75.00
per month for 6 months, then $95 per month
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1. TPG
2. Southern Phone
3. Dodo
4. Exetel
5. Superloop
6. Optus
7. Tangerine
8. iiNet
9. Elevate
10. Kogan
1. TPG - Better value than other big names
TPG offers NBN, home wireless, and broadband plans on its own fibre network, so there's a good chance you'll have at least one option available at your address.
Its prices are usually $10 to $20 per month cheaper than other big brands like Telstra and Optus.
That's one of the reasons it won Finder's Provider of the Year award for broadband.
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How we picked theseTPG might be a good fit if you:
- Want to bundle your internet and mobile plans with TPG and get $5 a month off. The bundling offer is available on its medium and large mobile plans.
- Would like access to multiple customer support options. You can call at any time and on any day of the week, use the live chat feature on its website, or contact customer support via Facebook.
- Want to try home wireless broadband. TPG has a couple of $0 modem offers on its 4G and 5G plans, making it easier to take its plans for a test run.
- Keep in mind: Although TPG's plans come with no lock-in contract, you'll need to give a 30-day notice if you decide to switch providers.
2. Southern Phone - Affordable, carbon neutral plans
Southern Phone keeps things simple and more affordable than big-name providers.
Whether you're after an NBN plan, home wireless broadband, satellite internet, or mobile broadband, there are plenty of options to choose from.
Most popular Southern Phone plan on Finder:
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How we picked theseSouthern Phone might be a good fit if you:
- Either want to bring your own modem or get one for $0 as long as you stay connected for 12 months.
- Appreciate the fact that it was highly commended across multiple categories in the 2025 Finder Product Awards: Best NBN Provider for Everyday Use, Best Budget NBN Provider and Best NBN Provider for Superfast Speeds.
- Want access to both phone and live chat support.
- Are environmentally conscious and want carbon neutral broadband without paying extra.
- Keep in mind: Most of Southern Phone's internet plans are month-to-month, but mobile broadband requires a 12-month contract.
3. Dodo - Great deals and reliable internet speeds
Dodo's a solid option for budget-conscious households as it offers frequent discounts to help people save on their internet bills.
It also took out Best NBN Provider for Everyday Use and Best NBN Provider for Fast Speeds at the 2025 Finder Product Awards.
Most popular Dodo plan on Finder:
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How we picked theseDodo might be a good fit if you:
- Want reliable speeds. Dodo tied for fouth place with iPrimus in the ACCC's latest broadband report for speed reliability during peak hours (7pm–11pm). This is when most people are online at once, which can slow down the internet.
- Are keen to bundle internet and energy and save up to $10 a month on your NBN bill.
- Don't have a modem. You can buy one from Dodo for $99.90 upfront, which is cheaper than the average cost with other providers on Finder. Alternatively, you can spread the cost over 12 months.
- Keep in mind: You will need to set up direct debit to make payments. The good news is no additional fees apply.
4. Exetel - Great for speed reliability
Exetel consistently ranks among the top providers in the ACCC Broadband Performance Report, which measures the speed reliability of Australia's top 12 internet providers each quarter.
Most popular Exetel plan on Finder:
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How we picked theseExetel could be the right fit if you:
- Want reliable speeds. Exetel came out on top in the ACCC's latest broadband report for speed reliability during peak hours (7pm–11pm). This is when most people are online at once, which can slow down the internet.
- Would like an extra speed boost for free. You'll get five My Speed Boost Days per month to temporarily boost your NBN speed. You can rollover up to 30 unused days.
- Want to save up to $15 a month when you bundle internet, mobile and a home phone plan with Exetel.
- Care about awards and commendations. Exetel was highly commended in the 2025 Finder Product Awards for fast speeds.
- Keep in mind: If you need a modem, Exetel's option is pricier than others in our database, so buying a compatible one separately might work out cheaper. You also don't get My Speed Boost Days on its NBN 25 plan.
5. Superloop - Speed boosts and more
Superloop is a solid option if you're after speed reliability and fast internet.
In fact, it was highly commended for value, reliability, trust and legendary service in Finder's 2025 Broadband Customer Satisfaction Awards.
Most popular Superloop plan on Finder:
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How we picked theseSuperloop could be the right fit if you:
- Want free speed upgrade days. The My Speed Boost feature will temporarily boost your NBN speed for five days each month. You can rollover up to 30 unused.
- Like a bundling discount. Superloop takes $5 off your NBN plan when you add a mobile or home phone plan. Add both, and you'll save $7.50 each month.
- Keep in mind: If you need a modem, Superloop's option is pricier than others in our database, so buying a compatible one separately might work out cheaper.
6. Optus - Speed reliability and streaming perks
Optus's plans tend to cost more than others on Finder, but you get great speeds and plenty of extra features to match.
For example, you'll get access to discount Optus Sport and up to 10% off your streaming bills if you bundle 3 or more eligible subscriptions via Optus SubHub.
Some plans also feature a standard Netflix subscription, valued at $18.99 a month.
Most popular Optus plan on Finder:
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How we picked these- Are after fast and reliable internet. In March 2025, Optus ranked 7th out of 11 providers for reliable download speeds in the ACCC's quarterly Broadband Performance Report. It delivered maximum typical evening speeds 101.4% of the time during the busy hours of the day (7-11pm).
- Want a modem with 4G backup. This can be handy during an NBN outage.
- Want discounted Optus Sport for $9.99 a month instead of $24.99, especially given it has the right to Premier League locked in until 2028.
- Keep in mind: The cost of a modem from Optus will be $0 if you stay connected for 36 months. If you leave early, you'll need to pay off the remaining cost of the modem.
7. Tangerine - Juicy deals for the first 6 months
Tangerine keeps its NBN plans juicy with 6-month discounts that are usually available throughout the year.
It also received a high commendation in the Top Value NBN Provider category at Finder's 2025 Broadband Customer Satisfaction Awards.
Most popular Tangerine plan on Finder:
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How we picked theseTangerine might be a good fit if you:
- Are keen to bundle mobile and internet with the same provider for a bundling discount. It'll knock off 10% off your mobile plan fees.
- Want multiple customer support options via phone call, live chat or WhatsApp.
- Would like a home phone line. It costs an additional $10 a month to get it but the option is available.
- Keep in mind: There's an additional charge of $3.50 for non-direct debit payments.
8. iiNet - Choices galore
iiNet doesn't really need an introduction. It's pretty well-established in the internet space.
What you might not know is that, in addition to NBN plans, iiNet also offers home wireless broadband and has its own fibre network, which could be available in your area.
Simply pop in your address on its website to find out.
Most popular iiNet plan on Finder:
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How we picked theseiiNet might be a good fit if you:
- Appreciate the fact that it won Best Wireless Broadband Provider at Finder's 2025 Product Awards.
- Are keen to try home wireless broadband without paying a hefty price. There's no lock-in contract so you can leave whenever you want. You'll just need to return the modem when you cancel the plan.
- Want optional add-ons such as local or international call packs.
- Would like a $5 a month bundling discount by signing up with iiNet for mobile and internet.
- Keep in mind: iiNet can give you an NBN modem for $0 if you stay connected for 24 months. If you cancel early, you'll need to return the modem within 21 days or pay $8 for each remaining month.
9. Elevate - The new kid on the block
Elevate's one of the newer independent internet providers on the block, offering both fixed wireless and NBN plans.
Its launch prices are quite competitive, and you can choose to sign up month-to-month or go for a 12- or 24-month contract.
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How we picked theseElevate could be the right fit if you:
- Want to try out a new internet provider with competitive pricing.
- Would like access to Australia-based customer support.
- Want a month of free internet for yourself and a friend if you refer them to Elevate (offer ends 30 January 2026).
- Keep in mind: You'll need to give 30 days' notice if you want to cancel. If you're on a 12- or 24-month contract, leaving early means a $150 fee. Or whatever's left on your contract, whichever's less.
10. Kogan - Get Qantas Frequent Flyer points on your NBN
Outside of shopping deals, Kogan also offers a set of NBN plans with the unique perk of earning 1 Qantas Frequent Flyer point for every $2 spent.
Most popular Kogan plan on Finder:
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How we picked theseKogan could be the right fit if you:
- Want affordable internet even after the discounted price runs out.
- Already own a compatible modem and want to BYO when switching over to Kogan.
- Keep in mind: There's no online account management - you'll need to call customer support for everything.
How we chose the 10 best internet providers in Australia
To find the top 10 best internet service providers, we look at the total number of clicks by Finder users over the last month. This includes providers that offer plans on multiple connection types including NBN and home wireless broadband.
Keep in mind that the providers on this list are Finder partners, which means we may be paid if you click links to partner websites. Find out more about how we make money.
We're still editorially independent, and in our breakdown of these providers and their plans, we'll be upfront about any sneaky terms and conditions we think you should know about.
How many internet providers are there in Australia?
There are dozens of internet service providers in Australia offering NBN, satellite, home wireless and mobile broadband plans in Australia.
While we try our best to compare as many internet providers as possible, we may not cover some of the smaller regional operators.
Here's a look at the list of all the ones we do compare:
- 1st Energy
- Accord
- Activ8me
- AGL
- ALDImobile
- Alphacall
- amaysim
- Aussie Broadband
- Belong
- Bendigo Telco
- Buddy Telco
- Cmobile
- Dodo
- E.tel
- Elevate
- Escapenet
- Exetel
- Flip
- Foxtel
- Future Broadband
- GigaComm
- Goodtel
- iiNet
- Inspired Broadband
- iPrimus
- IPSTAR
- JB Hi-Fi
- Kogan Internet
- Launtel
- Leaptel
- Lebara
- MATE
- Moose NBN
- More
- MyOwn Tel
- Optus
How do I know I've picked the best internet provider?
There are a bunch of factors to consider before signing up for a new provider, including the following:
Price
If you're new to a provider, see if you can score any introductory deals. Common deals with NBN plans are a discounted price for 3–6 months, while home wireless plans often come with the first month for free. Just remember to keep note of when the promotional period runs out, so you don't end up paying more than you want to.
Speed
The NBN speed you need will depend on how many people are in your household and how intensely you use the internet. Most 2–3 person households will find NBN 50 sufficient, though larger households or those working from home may prefer NBN 100.
Customer service
Depending on your previous experiences, customer service can be a make-it or break-it factor when comparing plans. If you're sick of playing phone tag or only having the option to live chat, you might prefer an internet provider with an Australian-based call centre.
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Hope this helps.