Editor's Pick: Best Internet Deals (February 2021)

Best Internet Deals February 2021

Best unlimited internet deal: Tangerine $54.90 XL Speed Boost Unlimited Plan
Best cheap internet plan: Tangerine $44.90 Standard Speed Unlimited Plan
Best fast internet deal: SpinTel $74 nbn™ Unlimited Premium
Best home wireless internet plan: Tangerine Home Wireless Broadband 500GB
Best ADSL internet deal: MATE ADSL2+ #citymates
Best mobile broadband plan: Optus $25 Data SIM Plan with 50GB Data

Connecting to the internet should be easy, but with dozens of providers and hundreds of plans to choose from, it can be tricky to spot the best deal. Fortunately, we're here to help! These hand-picked plans are packed with value and ready for you to sign up to today.

Best internet deal - unlimited data

Netflix, YouTube, Spotify, Instagram: the list of data hogging websites is growing all the time. If you're like us and spend a chunk of each day online using these services, then you need a plan with a fair bit of data.

The telcos clearly know this and it’s very common to see unlimited internet plans, and at great prices too. Most Aussies are now on the NBN, and our best internet deal pick for this month reflects that. Or scroll down to see our pick for the best ADSL plan instead.

	Plan	Inclusions	Price
Tangerine Telecom	XL Speed Boost UNLIMITED Bundle	XL Speed Boost UNLIMITED Bundle Unlimited Data 42 Mbps typical evening speed No Contract Term Deal: Special Price Offer: $64.90/month for first 6 months, then $79.90/month $64.90/mth Min. cost $64.90	$64.90/mth Min. cost $64.90	Go

At just $54.90 per month, this deal from Tangerine is one of the cheapest ways to get an unlimited data NBN 50 plan right. Tangerine reports typical evening speeds of 42Mbps on this tier.

Be aware that you'll only pay $54.90 per month for your first six months, after which you'll pay $69.90 per month. That's still a good price, but if you'd prefer to shop around, this plan is contract-free, so you can always leave after your first six months are up.

This deal is available until the end of February.

Also consider

#1	Telstra	Unlimited Data (NBN)	Telstra Unlimited Data $80/mth Min. cost $80 Deal: Get $10/mth credit for 6 months + Bonus 3 months BINGE Standard + No $99 connection fee when you sign up online	100%	Go
#2	Internode	NBN50 Unlimited	Internode Unlimited Data $59.99/mth Min. cost $359.94 Deal: Special Offer: $59.99/month for first 6 months, then $79.99/month	67%	Go
#3	Aussie Broadband	50/20 500GB – Build your own nbn™	Aussie Broadband 500GB Data $75/mth Min. cost $75	3%	Go
#4	SpinTel	NBN Unlimited Plus	SpinTel Unlimited Data $59/mth Min. cost $59 whistleOut Exclusive: Enjoy $5.95 off your plan for first 6 months! $59/mth for first 6 months, then $64.95/mth	3%	Go
#5	Dodo	nbn50 Unlimited Plan	Dodo Unlimited Data $60/mth Min. cost $180 Deal: Save $10/mth – nbn50 for $60/mth for first 6 months, then $70/mth. Offer ends 15.03.21.	3%	Go

Best internet plan - cheap

Super-fast speeds, unlimited data and other plan perks can certainly add up on your monthly bill. So what to do if you need to get online for less?

If you need to cut down on your monthly internet bill, you could consider an NBN plan with NBN 25 speeds. While a plan at this speed won't wow you, it's still fast enough to browse the web and even watch Netflix. Just don't try to do too many things on your connection at once. Households of more than two people should consider a faster plan.

	Plan	Inclusions	Price
Tangerine Telecom	Standard Speed UNLIMITED	Standard Speed UNLIMITED Unlimited Data 21 Mbps typical evening speed No Contract Term Deal: Special Price Offer: $44.90/month for first 6 months, then $59.90/month $44.90/mth Min. cost $44.90	$44.90/mth Min. cost $44.90	Go

This plan from Tangerine is our pick for this month. Thanks to a promotional discount, it's just $44.90 per month for the first six months of your service. After that time, the price goes up to $59.90. However, as the plan is contract-free, you can always jump ship once the cheaper price-point ends.

The plan even comes with unlimited data, which is very nice to have at only $44.90 per month.

Also consider

#1	Internode	NBN12 100GB	Internode 100GB Data $49.99/mth Min. cost $49.99	3%	Go
#2	TPG	NBN12 100GB Bundle	TPG 100GB Data $49.99/mth Min. cost $309.94	3%	Go

Best internet deal - fast

One of the key promises of the NBN is that it's faster than ADSL. Much faster. In fact, at its fastest widely available speed tier, you can download a full HD movie from iTunes in about five minutes. Even a decent ADSL connection would take about an hour to download the same movie.

The NBN's fastest widely accessible speed tier is known as NBN 100 (Fast) speed. Here is our pick for the best internet deal on NBN 100.

	Plan	Inclusions	Price
SpinTel	NBN Unlimited Premium Editor's Pick	Editor's Pick NBN Unlimited Premium Unlimited Data 90 Mbps typical evening speed No Contract Term whistleOut Exclusive: Enjoy $10.95 off your plan for first 6 months! $74/mth for first 6 months, then $84.95/mth $74/mth Min. cost $74	$74/mth Min. cost $74	Go

SpinTel is our winner for this month with its 100/20 plan costing just $74 per month. Most NBN 100 plans are closer to the $90 mark so getting in at sub $75 is a bargain. Better yet, SpinTel reports typical evening speeds of 90Mbps, which makes it one of the faster providers around.

Just be aware this pricing only lasts for your first six months with SpinTel, after which you'll pay $84.95 per month. That's still cheaper than most other full price NBN 100 plans, but the plan is contract-free so you're free to leave whenever.

Also consider

#1	Aussie Broadband	100/40 Unlimited – Build your own nbn™	Aussie Broadband Unlimited Data $89/mth Min. cost $89 Deal: $20 off for the first 6 months, save $120! Promo code FAST20. $109/mth after promo ends	3%	Go
#2	TPG	NBN100 Unlimited Bundle	TPG Unlimited Data $79.99/mth Min. cost $489.94 Deal: $79.99/mth for first 6 months, then $89.99/mth. New customers only.	3%	Go
#3	Superloop	nbn™ Home Fast	Superloop Unlimited Data $74.95/mth Min. cost $74.95 Deal: $74.95/mth for first 6 mths, then $89.95/mth. Offer ends 31.07.21.	3%	Go
#4	MyRepublic	nbn™ Home Fast Plan	MyRepublic Unlimited Data $79/mth Min. cost $79 Deal: Get Unlimited nbn100/20 for $79/month for 6 months, then $89/month ongoing	3%	Go
#5	Telstra	Premium Speed + Unlimited Data	Telstra Unlimited Data $100/mth Min. cost $100 Deal: Get $10/mth credit for 6 months + Bonus 3 months BINGE Standard + No $99 connection fee when you sign up online	3%	Go

Best internet plan - home wireless

Sometimes you don't need, or can't connect to, a fixed line internet service, so home wireless might be your best option. Home wireless internet connects you using the same networks and towers as your smartphone, so if you get mobile reception at your home, there's a good chance that you can make use of a home wireless service.

This section is for plans designed to replace your internet at home. If you're after a data SIM, skip ahead to the next section.

	Plan	Inclusions	Price
Tangerine Telecom	Home Wireless Broadband 500GB Editor's Pick	Editor's Pick Home Wireless Broadband 500GB 500GB Data Wireless Connection No Contract Term Deal: Special Price Offer: $69.90/month for first 6 months, then $79.90/month $69.90/mth Min. cost $69.90	$69.90/mth Min. cost $69.90	Go

This plan from Tangerine offers full Optus 4G speeds and huge data inclusions, making it a clear winner for this month. Tangerine's current promotion offers a $10 per month discount for the first six months, so this plan will only set you back $69.90 per month. With 500GB of data and 4G speeds this is a great alternative to the NBN and our winning WhistleOut recommendation.

Also consider

#1	Optus	4G Home Internet Everyday 500GB (24M)	Optus 500GB Data $67.50/mth Min. cost $1,620 Deal: 10% discount for 24 months on $75 4G Internet Everyday plan. Offer ends 04.04.21	3%	Go
#2	SpinTel	High Speed Wireless Broadband 500GB	SpinTel 500GB Data $69.95/mth Min. cost $268.95 Deal: $69.95 for first 6 mths, then $79.95.	3%	Go
#3	Southern Phone	Home Wireless 70	Southern Phone 500GB Data $70/mth Min. cost $1,759	3%	Go
#4	Moose Mobile	Home Wireless Broadband 500GB	Moose Mobile 500GB Data $74/mth Min. cost $1,776 Deal: Connect before March 31st to enter the running to win $1000 worth of gift cards	3%	Go
#5	Exetel	Home Wireless Broadband Plan	Exetel 250GB Data $69/mth Min. cost $942.50	3%	Go

Best internet deal - ADSL

So the NBN hasn't come knocking on your door yet. That's a shame, but it doesn't mean you have to wait to get yourself a new plan. Even if you sign a contract for ADSL at your address, you can still switch to the NBN once it becomes available. You just might have to stick with the provider you signed with, until your contract is up.

There are still a few good deals around for households looking for ADSL. Here's our pick.

	Plan	Inclusions	Price
MATE	ADSL2+ #citymates	ADSL2+ #citymates Unlimited Data ADSL2+ Connection No Contract Term $49/mth Min. cost $49	$49/mth Min. cost $49	Go

This offer from MATE is a solid deal. $49 gets you unlimited data and free NBN transition when available, but it requires you already have an active home phone line. If you don't already have an active line, you can spend an extra $20 per month to get it from MATE too.

Also consider

	Plan	Inclusions	Price
Optus	$25 Data SIM Plan (M2M) Editor's Pick	Editor's Pick $25 Data SIM Plan (M2M) 50GB Data Mobile Broadband Connection No Contract Term Deal: 50GB for 36 months on the $25 Data SIM Plan. New and recontracting services only. Ends 31.03.21 $25/mth Min. cost $25	$25/mth Min. cost $25	Go

Best mobile broadband plan

A data SIM is a great idea if you have a portable device, like a tablet, and you want to stay connected when you're away from home. If you don't have a SIM card slot in your tablet, or you'd like to connect to something else, you can use a portable 4G WiFi modem. Some plans include a modem, while others will require you to bring your own.

	Plan	Inclusions	Price
Lebara Mobile	Data Plan Medium	Data Plan Medium 30GB Data Mobile Broadband Connection Prepaid (60 Days) $35	$35	Go

Right now, Optus' $25 mobile broadband plan is hard to beat. If you sign up before the end of march, you'll get a 50GB allowance for your first 36 months on the plan. Better yet, if you go over your allowance, you'll get unlimited data at speeds of 1.5Mbps.

Also consider

#1	Telstra	$50 Medium Data Plan	Telstra 60GB Data $50/mth Min. cost $50	3%	Go
#2	Lebara Mobile	Data Plan Medium	Lebara Mobile 30GB Data $35 Min. cost $35	3%	Go
#3	SpinTel	Mobile Broadband 200GB	SpinTel 200GB Data $54.95/mth Min. cost $364.95	3%	Go
#4	amaysim	Mobile Broadband Data 50GB Prepaid	amaysim 50GB Data $40 Min. cost $40	3%	Go
#5	Moose Mobile	Moose 50GB Data SIM	Moose Mobile 50GB Data $54/mth Min. cost $54 Deal: Connect before March 31st to enter the running to win $1000 worth of gift cards	3%	Go