Forget slow internet: I've ranked my top 3 NBN plans with up to AU$192 in savings this March

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IMO, there's nothing better than finding a damn good deal to help save on your internet bill. In 2026, having a fast NBN connection is a daily necessity, with more Aussies using the internet for convenience in their everyday lives. From online classes to working regularly from home, it pays off in strides to have a great home internet plan with good speeds, reliable customer service and of course, a monthly fee that doesn't break the bank.

As Tom's Guide's resident NBN expert, I analyse monthly data to find the best NBN deals for most types of Aussie households. My picks largely depend on a few key factors: speed tiers, connection types, and attractive pricing, particularly introductory offers and low monthly fees. Not to mention, I am often checking user reviews, typical evening speed (TES) claims and of course, quarterly ACCC broadband data reports.

After putting all of those elements together, I've found three excellent internet plans for March, ranging from NBN 100 to NBN 1000, that tick all my boxes. Even more impressive is that my picks below all charge less than AU$90p/m for the first six months, which is cheaper than the average price for a slow NBN 50 plan (approx. AU$86.68p/m), yet they offer up to 20x the speeds of the latter’s 50Mbps downloads.

Enough with the hullabaloo — here are my top recommendations for the best Aussie internet plans in March 2026.

Best NBN deals in March 2026

TPG | NBN 100 | AU$64.99p/m (for 6 months, then AU$94.99p/m)

If you are limited to a 100Mbps maximum speed plan due to your home's FTTB, FTTN or FTTC connection type, this deal is hard to pass up. TPG's NBN 100 plan is the cheapest of the three major broadband telcos, with its longlasting AU$64.99p/m intro offer over the first six months. That said, I'd recommend BYO modem as the telco-supplied one will cost you AU$114.94 upfront.

If you have an FTTP or HFC connection type, this plan has been upgraded to the NBN 500 tier at the same cost.

Total minimum cost: AU$64.99 | Total first year cost: AU$959.88 | Total yearly cost: AU$1,139.88

SpinTel | NBN 500 | AU$63p/m (for 6 months, then AU$86.95p/m)

Advertising maximum download speeds across all hours, SpinTel's Home Turbo 500Mbps NBN plan is ideal for lag-free gaming, streaming and remote work, supporting 4K video calls, downloading game patches and 4K viewing simultaneously.

And it will only set you back AU$63p/m for the first 6 months, before increasing to AU$86.95p/m ongoing. As with other high-speed plans, you'll need an FTTP or HFC connection to order this service.

Total minimum cost: AU$63 | Total first year cost: AU$899.70 | Yearly cost after discount: AU$1,043.40

Dodo | NBN 1000 | AU$89.99p/m (for 12 months, then AU$109.99p/m)

As the current cheapest provider in the ultrafast tier, Dodo is hard to ignore if it's lightning-fast download speeds you seek. Dodo's plan advertises 840Mbps download speeds during the busy evening hours, which is plenty enough 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. While this can be beaten by a few others, it's certainly on the more affordable side, compared to likes of Telstra or Optus with their AU$1,548 yearly rate.

Total minimum cost: AU$78 | Total first year cost: AU$1,079.88 | Yearly cost after discount: AU$1,319.88

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Best NBN deals in March 2026

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