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

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The best NBN 1000 plans aim to deliver theoretical maximum download speeds of 1,000Mbps, which is the fastest internet tier available in Australia. We use the word ‘theoretical’ across our NBN guides here at Tom’s Guide, as real world speeds can vary based on your location, connection type and of course, your internet service provider (ISP).

At the time of writing, no NBN provider claims to reach the full 1,000Mbps during the busy evening hours of 7pm to 11pm. However, most providers promise to deliver minimum speeds between 350Mbps-700Mbps, which are still classified as ‘ultrafast’.

Only a handful of providers advertise speeds above 600Mbps — including Optus, Superloop and Telstra — but if you have the right connection type (either FTTP or HFC) and sign up for a 1,000Mbps plan, you’ll be able to achieve some seriously fast download speeds.

According to a recent NBN Co update, more than 8.4 million homes and businesses across the country can access theoretical speeds up to 1,000Mbps, with more than 10 million premises expected to reach ultrafast heights by the end of 2025.

But if you’re not sure which NBN 1000 plans are the best, be sure to read on to find out.

Best NBN 1000 plans

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TPG | NBN 1000 | Unlimited data | No lock-in contract | AU$104.99p/m

This NBN 1000 plan offers some pretty decent value at a low cost, which is rather surprising as it stems from one of the big three telcos. Advertising theoretical maximum speeds of 671Mbps during the busy evening hours of 7pm to 11pm, TPG’s ultrafast plan is one of a handful that provide speeds over 600Mbps.

Despite not offering any introductory discounts for new customers, TPG’s monthly spend is well under that of the average cost of AU$132.05 for this speed tier. Do note though, the plan’s minimum cost is AU$214.94 as it includes the modem fee for no lock-in contracts.

Total minimum cost: AU$214.94 (including modem fee) | Total yearly cost: AU$1,259.88

Cheapest NBN 1000 plan

Superloop| NBN 1000 | Unlimited data | No lock-in contract | AU$99p/m (for 6 months, then AU$109p/m)

Superloop offers one of the cheapest NBN 1000 plans available. It's even cheaper than some NBN 250 plans, making it almost a no-brainer if you have the right connection type to support it.

Superloop has updated its advertised speeds and now reaches up to 700Mbps during the typical evening hours. This considerable uptick in speeds puts the telco on par with Telstra’s NBN 1000 offering, but at a fraction of the cost.

Do note though, Superloop isn’t our best overall pick because it doesn't receive as many positive reviews from users, especially when contacting customer service. That's not to say it's a bad service at all, and some negative reviews can result from isolated cases.

Total minimum cost: AU$99 | Total cost of first 12 months: AU$1,248 | Yearly cost after discount: AU$1,308

Best fast NBN 1000 plan

Telstra | NBN 1000 | Unlimited data | No lock-in contract | AU$170p/m

It’s the most expensive NBN 1000 plan available right now by some margin, but if you want the absolute fastest speeds, Telstra is the provider for you, as it advertises 700Mbps during the busy evening hours.

At AU$170 per month with no introductory discounts, however, Telstra's plan is between AU$16 to AU$61 more expensive per month than other providers that support this speed tier. Having said that, it is now AU$10 per month cheaper than it used to be, as a result of the recent price changes across all NBN plans.

Telstra did also use to include a number of extra with its NBN plans, in the form of free trials to various streaming services. However, that appears to have changed now, and you can only take advantage of a two month free trial to Binge, as long as you've not previously been a customer to the streaming service.

Do note though, Southern Phone's NBN 1000 plan is cheaper than Telstra's plan and offers similar speeds — 650Mbps — however, we feel we can't recommend them based on some negative online reviews. You can always try it for a month and double check cancellation T&Cs for any hidden fees, before you sign the dotted line.

Total minimum cost: AU$170 | Total cost of first year: AU$2,160

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 2023, the average download speed of NBN 1000 plans was 823.7Mbps across all hours, and 746Mbps during the 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$99/m, but only for six months.

The current average cost of an NBN 1000 plan is AU$136.61.

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.