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The Cheapest Unlimited NBN 50 Plans

The most popular broadband speed tier in Australia is the NBN 50. It has the highest download speed of 50 Mbps and the highest upload speed of 30 Mbps. Unlimited NBN 50 plans are excellent choices for a medium household. Around 3 to 6 users will have no problem using the internet simultaneously. They can host video chats, play online games, and stream HD videos. The NBN 50 broadband speed tier also allows large file downloads. Below are the cheapest unlimited NBN 50 plans offered in Australia. The selection is based on the Canstar Blue listing.

Belong Standard Plus

The unlimited NBN 50 plans of Belong cost $65.00 per month and offer a typical evening speed of 40 Mbps. To avail the discounted monthly price, subscribers need to sign up for a 12-month contract. The activation and modem are also free of charge. Without a lock-in period, the plan costs $70.00 monthly. There is no activation fee, but you need to pay $60.00 for the Belong modem. Belong Standard Plus also comes with a free Belong mobile sim with an $80.00 free credit. This can be used for calls, mobile data, and text messaging.

My Republic Essential

My Republic was the 1st NBN service provider purposely-built for ISP in Asia. It was launched in Australia in 2016. Their unlimited NBN 50 plans cost $69.00 per month and offer a typical evening speed of 43 Mbps. For a month-to-month contract, new subscribers can BYO modem or pay $109.00 for a TP-Link VR1600v modem. The modem fee is waived on a 12-month contract. Standard set up for the service is free of charge.

Tangerine XL Speed Boost the first NBN plan optimized 

Tangerine was a subsidiary of the Virgin Group of Companies. It’s one of Australia’s most popular NBN providers founded in 2013. The unlimited NBN 50 plans of Tangerine cost $69.99 per month and offer a typical evening speed of 42 Mbps. The modem can be BYO, or subscribers can buy them from Tangerine for $119.90 to $199.90 depending on the type. You may want to avail of their current promotion to get the XL Speed Boost at a discounted monthly price of $59.99 for a 6-month contract.

TPG Standard Plus 

Total Peripherals Group or TPG was founded in Australia in 1986. Their unlimited NBN 50 plans cost $69.99 per month and offer a typical evening speed of 46 Mbps. There’s no activation fee but the modem costs $99.00. To get the modem for free, subscribers can sign up for an 18-month contract. 

dodo Standard Plus

dodo was founded by Vocus Communications in 2001 as an internet service provider. The unlimited NBN 50 plans of dodo cost $70.00 per month and offer a typical evening speed of 41 Mbps. For a month-to-month contract, new subscribers need to pay a setup fee with a free modem for $120.00. This is waived on a 12-month contract.

Kogan Silver

Kogan was originally a retail service company founded in 2006. In 2017, they began offering internet services in partnership with Vodafone. Their unlimited NBN 50 plans cost $71.90 per month and offer a typical evening speed of 40 Mbps. The modem can be BYO, or subscribers can buy a compatible modem at kogan.com for $69.00. You may want to avail of their current promotion to get the Kogan Silver at a discounted monthly price of $63.90 for a 6-month contract.

iiNet Standard Plus

This internet service provider started in a garage way back in 1993. It was obtained by TPG Telecom in 2015. Their unlimited NBN 50 plans cost $74.99 per month and offer a typical evening speed of 46.7 Mbps. There’s no activation fee. The modem costs $109.95 for a month-to-month contract and $69.95 for a 6-month contract. They also have a current promotion for a discounted monthly price of $74.99 during the 6-months contract.

iPrimus Standard Plus

Like dodo, iPrimus was a subsidiary of Vocus Communications and was founded in 1997. The unlimited NBN 50 plans of iPrimus cost $75.00 per month and offer a typical evening speed of 41 Mbps. For a month-to-month contract, new subscribers need to pay a setup fee with a free modem for $120.00. This is waived on a 12-month contract.

Southern Phone Standard Plus

Southern Phone is one of the largest ISP in regional Australia. It was founded in 2002 through Australian government funding. Their unlimited NBN 50 plans cost $75.00 per month and offer a typical evening speed of 38 Mbps. The modem can be BYO, or subscribers can buy a compatible modem for $99.00. There’s no activation fee and lock-in contract for this plan.

Aussie Broadband Everyday

In 2008, Wideband Networks Pty Ltd and Westvic Broadband Pty Ltd merged as Aussie Broadband. It was the 5^th largest telco in Australia.  The unlimited NBN 50 plans of Aussie Broadband cost $79.00 per month and offer a typical evening speed of 43 Mbps. The modem can be BYO, or subscribers can buy one upfront with prices ranging from $149.00 to $499.00.