A very common bill people ignore is the humble internet bill. We all need the internet so we often don’t want to rock the boat. And it shows in a 2023 Choice ISP satisfaction survey, that discovered 44 per cent of those surveyed had issues with their current ISP in the six months before taking the survey.
Shockingly, only 11 per cent switched ISPs within the previous 12 months — 36 per cent of these people switched for a cheaper plan, 21 per cent switched for better technical and customer support, 19 per cent changed providers due to connection reliability issues and 18 per cent switched because of connection speed issues.
If you think you’re being overcharged or not getting value for money, we recommend switching providers every six months to ensure you’re getting the best discounted promo price available. And if you’re after the best of the best, keep reading to find out our top picks this month.
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Best Unlimited Internet Plan
How we chose this plan:
Tangerine tops our list with its competitively priced unlimited NBN plan. Customers will pay just $54.90 per month for the first six months, then $69.90 per month thereafter.
Plus Tangerine offers some sweet perks like seven-days technical support, a $50 referral bonus and a 14-day trial so if you don’t love it, you can simply switch at no cost to you.
Other alternatives include:
Best Fast Internet Plan
How we chose this plan:
Dodo is an excellent choice for those who need a speedy connection without breaking the bank. Its unlimited NBN 100 plan is just $63.80 per month for the first six months, then $85 per month thereafter.
This plan is no contract, so if $85 per month is too steep for you, you can simply jump ship after the six month promo expires. You can also save a little extra by bundling your internet plan with Dodo’s electricity and gas services for a discount of $10 per month for NSW and VIC residents. QLD residents are also eligible but only for a saving of $5 per month.
Other alternatives include:
Best 4G Home Wireless Internet Plan
How we chose this plan:
TPG outshines the competition to take out our best 4G home wireless internet plan this month.
Its Home Wireless Plan offers unlimited data for just $54.99 per month and for the first month the provider will cover the cost of your plan fees. Plus if you have another TPG service, you’ll save $5 per month on plan fees.
The plan includes a free 4G Wireless Modem but you will have to return it to TPG if you decide to cancel your plan. The other downside is your speeds are capped up to 20Mbps download speed.
Other alternatives include:
Best 5G Home Wireless Internet Plan
How we chose this plan:
The Optus Plus Entertainer Superfast 5G plan is our top choice this month, offering unlimited data for $89 per month for the first six months. The price reverts to $99 per month thereafter.
This plan offers a $0 sign up fee, $0 upfront for a 5G modem (provided you stay connected for 36 month) plus a perk of bonus Standard Netflix subscription via Optus SubHub.
Other alternatives include:
Christie Graham is Digital Content Editor at WhistleOut, Australia’s mobile and internet comparison site.