Best NBN 1000 plans: top options for Australia’s second-fastest internet tier

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The best NBN 1000 plans, known as the 'ultrafast' tier, offer speeds up to 1,000Mbps, making them the second-fastest option in the Australian internet market. Although recently eclipsed by NBN 2000 plans (which advertise 2Gbps downloads), an NBN 1000 plan could be the ideal choice if you don't require multi-gigabit speeds.

Opting for the best NBN 1000 deals can significantly enhance any FTTP or HFC internet connection. It's important to note, however, that the advertised 1,000Mbps is a theoretical maximum. Real-world speeds can fluctuate based on factors like your location, connection type, and chosen ISP. At the time of writing, no NBN provider claims to achieve the full 1,000Mbps during the typical evening peak hours of 7 pm to 11 pm.

However, that is changing, as one provider, Mate, has made a massive speed claim of 913Mbps — the closest we've seen to the magic number so far. Most providers promise minimum speeds between 600Mbps and 850Mbps, which are still classified as 'ultrafast'.

Many providers now advertise speeds above 800Mbps — including Optus, Superloop and Telstra — so if you have the right connection type and sign up for a 1,000Mbps plan, you can achieve some seriously fast download speeds. But if you’re not sure which NBN 1000 plans are the best, read on to find out.

Best NBN 1000 plans

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Superloop | AU$85p/m (for 6 months, then AU$109p/m)

Right now, Superloop's gigabit plan has been slashed by a massive AU$24p/m over the first six months, offering a nice AU$144 discount.

Advertising lightning-fast speeds of 860Mbps in the busy evening hours, Superloop's speed claims are some of the fastest available on the tier, coming in just behind Flip's 900Mbps, Swoop's 890Mbps and Buddy Telco's 875Mbps.

This deal offers incredible value for money, as the AU$85p/m cost is far cheaper than some of the major telcos’ 50Mbps plans — and delivers 17.2 times the maximum speeds. If you need all the megabits, Superloop's got ‘em.

Total minimum cost: AU$85 | Total first year cost: AU$1,164 | Yearly cost after discount: AU$1,308

Cheapest NBN 1000 plan

Dodo | AU$78p/m (for 6 months, then AU$109.99p/m)

As the current cheapest provider in the ultrafast tier, Dodo's exclusive WhistleOut offer knocks AU$31.99p/m off the first 6 months — that's AU$191.94 total — before the price increases. Dodo's plan also advertises 840Mbps download speeds during the busy evening hours, which is plenty of internet to power multiple people and their multiple devices with minimal to no interruptions.

On top of the low introductory rate, the plan only costs AU$1,319.88 per ongoing year after the discount ends. I find this fee to be relatively modest, especially when compared to competitors' exorbitant costs, like Telstra's or Optus' AU$1,548 yearly rate.

Total minimum cost: AU$78 | Total first year cost: AU$1,127.94 | Yearly cost after discount: AU$1,319.88

Best fast NBN 1000 plan

SpinTel | AU$89p/m (for 6 months, then AU$99.95p/m)

Clocking in a massive 900Mbps over the busy evening hours, SpinTel's latest speed bump makes it the fastest currently on offer. Pair that with the tasty intro offer that knocks AU$65.70 off the first 6 months, and this deal is seriously hard to pass up.

Sure, you'll need to either BYO modem or pay an extra AU$139.95 upfront, but if you're after a fuss-free, no frills ultrafast plan, SpinTel is worth considering.

Total minimum cost: AU$89 | Total first year cost: AU$1,133.70 | Yearly cost after discount: AU$1,199.40

NBN 1000 FAQ

Can I get NBN 1000?

NBN 1000 plans are only available on fibre-to-the-premises (FTTP) and some hybrid fibre coaxial (HFC) connection types. Be sure to check with your provider of choice if you have an HFC connection, to see if you can sign up to an NBN 1000 plan.

How fast is NBN 1000?

As its name implies, NBN 1000 plans can achieve a theoretical maximum download speed of 1000Mbps. We say 'theoretical' because reaching this maximum speed is pretty tricky. The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) publishes average download speed data in its quarterly Broadband Performance report. In the most recent, published in December 2025, the average download speed of NBN 1000 plans was 900.2Mbps across all hours, and 896.3Mbps during busy hours.

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How much does NBN 1000 cost?

NBN 1000 plans may have the potential to offer crazy-fast download speeds, but they come at a cost. The cheapest NBN 1000 plan you can currently get starts at AU$85p/m from Superloop. At the time of writing, the current average cost is AU$115.93p/m.

Lucy Scotting is a staff writer for Tom’s Guide Australia, primarily covering lifestyle, streaming 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.