Best NBN 2000 plans: top providers and deals for Australia's new 'Hyperfast' internet tier

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Compared to other countries, Australia's average internet speeds are seriously slow. As per Speedtest's Global Index, Australia ranks 63rd for fixed broadband speeds, averaging 92.20Mbps across the country. Meanwhile, Singapore reigns supreme, with 386.96Mbps, closely followed by Hong Kong at 324.97Mbps.

But that's about to change in the coming weeks as the 'hyperfast' tier has officially launched, boosting Australia's fastest speeds theoretically possible to a mighty 2,000Mbps. Right now, only five providers that we monitor have released NBN 2000 plans, but there's sure to be more plans on the horizon.

Hyperfast plans were confirmed months ago, and while they're fresh out of the oven, there are plenty of questions surrounding the new tier and what this means for Aussie consumers.

We've rounded up all the best answers on what to expect from the new speed tier, pricing, connection types and more, before the rollout this weekend. If you want more information on the best NBN plans currently available, you can check out our guide here.

Best NBN 2000 plans

Superloop | AU$145p/m (for 6 months, then AU$165p/m)

Hot off the press is Superloop's Hyperspeed plan, which advertises theoretical maximum potential speeds of 2,000/200Mbps on FTTP, or 2,000/100Mbps on HFC. These seriously hyperfast speeds can accommodate the largest of families with the most demanding users, providing more than enough bandwidth for high-res streaming, gaming and video calls at the same time.

Slicing AU$20p/m off the price for the first six months, you'll save an impressive AU$120 in total. Considering NBN 2000 plans average around AU$174p/m right now (based on our calculations using seven providers), this is a good deal shy of that.

So, if you're keen to have all the megabits on offer with a 2Gbps plan, Superloop's has our tentative stamp of approval.

Total minimum cost: AU$145 | Total first year cost: AU$1,860 | Total yearly cost: AU$1,980

Southern Phone | AU$149p/m

Advertising theoretical maximum speeds of 2Gbps during the busy evening hours, Southern Phone's hyperfast offering is the cheapest currently available, just AU$72 less than Superloop's offer in the first year.

That said, there's not enough speed testing data for all NBN 2000 plans, let alone Southern Phone's offer, so it may take some time to provide an accurate speed measure. However, this plan suggests that it's suitable for 10+ users, with multiple devices and up to 8K streaming resolution.

Southern Phone's plan comes with unlimited data and works on a no-lock-in contract basis. We have seen some negative reviews around Southern Phone's connection and setup costs, so it's worth reading all the T&Cs before signing on the dotted line.

Total minimum cost: AU$149 | Total yearly cost: AU$1,788

Aussie Broadband | AU$189p/m

Aussie Broadband's hyperfast lineup goes beyond other providers with not one, but three plans under the 2Gbps umbrella.

ABB separates its FTTP and HFC customers into different plans, with the former technology capable of a maximum of 200Mbps uploads, while HFC customers will only see (at most) half that, at 100Mbps. Both are priced at AU$189p/m.

Aussie's extra 2Gbps offering is its Hyperfast Pro plan, which claims a massive 500Mbps uploads for $220p/m (or an extra AU$31). Aussie doesn't yet have real-world figures for what kinds of top speeds these plans will deliver, so if you sign up now you'll need to be prepared to be a bit of a guinea pig.

Total minimum cost: AU$189 | Total yearly cost: AU$2,268

NBN 2000 FAQ

When will NBN 2000 plans be available?

According to NBN Co, the new plans are rolling out on September 14, 2025. However, this will be the date that plans will be available for retail service providers, not necessarily consumers. That said, five providers that we currently monitor have dropped NBN 2000 plans.

With that in mind, we reasonably expect that the availability of NBN 2000 plans will be similar to that of NBN 1000 plans, with the bigger rollout by the majority of providers in the months following.

How fast will NBN 2000 plans actually be?

NBN 2000 plans theoretically provide a maximum of 2,000Mbps downloads, doubling the previous fastest speeds of 1,000Mbps. Upload speeds are also expected to increase when compared to NBN 1000 plans, reaching 200Mbps; however, this is only expected for FTTP connections.

As we often say here at Tom's Guide, this 2,000Mbps estimate is a theoretical figure, meaning that most plans are unlikely to reach those high speeds in the real world. Though, in our experience, we've seen providers get surprisingly close to the speed estimates, much like Flip claiming 900Mbps TES on the NBN 1000 tier.

While it's unlikely that customers will be able to reach the full 2,000Mbps download speeds, some households could achieve a higher download speed margin than others, depending on their location, NBN connection type and preferred ISP.

What connection types will be compatible with NBN 2000 plans?

Right now, NBN 2000 plans will only be available to homes and businesses with either fibre-to-the-premises (FTTP) or hybrid fibre coaxial (HFC) connection types.

Customers with other connection types will need to upgrade to full fibre to access NBN 2000 plans. NBN Co's free fibre rollout is expected to offer 2Gbps speeds to over 10 million households by the end of 2025. Alongside the network upgrade, NBN Co is introducing new NTD multi-gigabit connection boxes in September.

If you wish to jump into the hyperfast lane but haven't upgraded yet, you can check your eligibility on NBN Co's website.

How much does a NBN 2000 plan cost?

At the time of writing, only five providers are offering NBN 2000 plans, with the average price being AU$167p/m.

The cheapest provider that we monitor is Southern Phone, with its plan costing AU$149p/m and the most expensive provider right now is Aussie Broadband at AU$189p/m.

Should I switch to a NBN 2000 plan?

Your chosen NBN plan often depends on your household's internet needs and connection type. That said, for most homes and businesses with FTTP or HFC, NBN 2000 plans won't be the go-to option due to some pretty hefty price tags.

However, NBN 2000 plans aren't the only new offering being introduced this year, as NBN Co has announced that all fast tiers (think 100Mbps and up) will be recipients of a speed boost. NBN 100 plans will get a 5x maximum speed increase to 500Mbps, NBN 250 plans will increase to 750Mbps maximum and NBN 1000 plans will bump minimum speeds to 750Mbps.

So, in essence, all NBN 100 plans and above should automatically get upgraded to faster speeds. You should also note that these promised speed increases will only apply to customers with either an FTTP or HFC fixed-line NBN connection. If you’re on the older FTTN or FTTC infrastructure, then you will need to take advantage of the free fibre upgrade if you want to increase your home download speed.

You may question whether upgrading to an NBN 2000 plan is necessary after all, and to that we say, if you're a heavy internet user, have the means to afford one or simply want to try out hyperfast speeds when they do become available, go for it. However, you may already be satisfied when these boosts come into effect and find there's no need to switch plans or providers after all.

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Lucy Scotting is a digital content writer for Tom’s Guide in Australia, primarily covering NBN and internet-related news. Lucy started her career writing for HR and staffing industry publications, with articles covering emerging tech, business and finance. In her spare time, Lucy can be found watching sci-fi movies, working on her dystopian fiction novel or hanging out with her dog, Fletcher.