The top NBN 250 plans have elevated to a new level recently — and that's the NBN 750 tier.
However, post-NBN Co's speed boost rollout, NBN 250 plans are being phased out with new 750Mbps plans replacing them, with 3x more speed and at no extra cost to customers. However, some of our top-rated providers, like Superloop, have held on to 250Mbps plans and boosted their upload speeds to a massive 100Mbps.
That said, most remaining plans on this tier reach maximum speeds of 250Mbps; however, some reach a maximum of 200Mbps during busy evening hours. If you find a plan advertising typical evening speeds of around 240Mbps, we'd recommend it, as a 10Mbps difference is unlikely to have as much of a real-world effect as a 50Mbps difference between 250Mbps and 200Mbps.
We’ve taken speed differences, hidden fees and more into account, as we round up the best NBN 250 plans currently available below. If you’re looking for more ways to save on your monthly internet bill, you can check out our cheap NBN plans guide, too.
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NBN 250 FAQs
How fast is NBN 250?
NBN 250 plans offer a maximum download speed of 250Mbps. Most NBN providers in Australia advertise maximum speeds; however, some claim anywhere from 200Mbps up to 245Mbps.
This tier has recently received a 3x wholesale speed boost to a massive 750Mbps at no extra cost to providers. We anticipate that the current 250Mbps offers will be phased out in the coming months in favour of the faster speed plans.
Can I get NBN 250?
Not everyone in Australia will be able to sign up for an NBN 250 plan. In order to access the superfast speeds, you will need to have either a fibre-to-the-premises (FTTP) or hybrid fibre coaxial (HFC) connection type at your property.
However, you will need to pay close attention to which connection(s) each individual internet service provider supports, as some will only support a 250Mbps plan on an FTTP connection, but not HFC.
That said, all NBN 250 plans have received a wholesale speed boost to the new NBN 750 tier, which offers 3x more speed at no additional cost. If you haven't been contacted by your provider about the upgrade, it may be worth following up to see your migration options and whether your plan has been automatically boosted to 750Mbps.
How much is an NBN 250 plan?
According to our research, the average monthly cost of an NBN 250 plan is AU$107.17 per month. The cheapest NBN 250 plan still available comes from Dodo, with prices starting at AU$99.99p/m ongoing.
That said, the new NBN 750 tier averages AU$107.15p/m, and most providers are price-matching existing 250Mbps plans. In this case, it may be worth upgrading to 750Mbps, especially if it comes at no extra cost to your monthly bill.
