Best nbn® providers in Melbourne

Find the best nbn® providers Melbourne suitable for your needs. We've made it easy to compare various nbn® plans - so you don't have to.

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Hayley Griffin

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Last updated: 16th July 2026

Who is the best nbn® provider in Melbourne?

There's no single best nbn® provider in Melbourne. Aussie Broadband and Superloop are known for strong customer support and network reliability. Optus and Telstra offer wide bundling options. Dodo, Tangerine Telecom, More Telecom and iPrimus are known for competitive value plans. The right choice depends on what you value most: price, support or bundled extras.

Melbourne has more nbn® provider choices than almost any other Australian city. It's for this reason we make comparison easy - and this page is the start.

Whether you're in an inner-city apartment or an outer growth suburb, our providers are worth comparing. The provider that comes out ahead depends on your specific address and connection type.


$57
.99 /Month info-icon
for first 6 months, then $87.99/mth ongoing.
Min. total cost $57.99
Typical evening speed (7-11pm)
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50 Mbps Download
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17 Mbps Upload
connection-icon NBN Fibre/ HFC
unlimited-icon Unlimited Data
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Month to month plan
Features
tick-icon Modem options to suit you: Pay upfront, in installments or BYO
tick-icon Save up to $10/mth on your internet when you bundle electricity, gas, and internet
tick-icon Dodo has over 360,000 happy customers
star Special Offer
Special Offer: $30/mth off for 6 months available to new Dodo broadband customers only. Offer ends September 1st, 2026.

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FAQs

Is the biggest nbn® provider always the best choice?

Not necessarily. Provider size doesn't determine service quality on the nbn® network, since all providers use the same underlying infrastructure. Support quality and plan value matter more.

Do all providers offer nbn® 500 plans?

Only where your address has an FTTP or HFC connection. Not every sell-list provider offers nbn® 500 at every address, so check availability directly.

Can I compare providers by connection type?

Yes. Not every provider services every connection type equally well. See nbn® connection types to check what's available at your address first.

How do I switch providers if I'm not happy?

See how to switch nbn® providers for the full process.

Does provider choice affect nbn® speed in the CBD specifically?

It can, since congestion management varies by provider more in dense areas like the CBD than in less crowded suburbs. Providers with more of their own network infrastructure tend to manage this better.

Does the provider I choose affect my modem options?

Yes, in some cases. Some providers include a modem in the plan. Others expect compatible hardware of your own, so check this detail against your priority list before deciding.

Is a bigger provider always more reliable in Melbourne?

Not necessarily. Reliability depends more on network ownership and how faults are managed than on overall company size. This is why smaller sell-list providers can still perform strongly.

There's no universal best provider in Melbourne, only the best fit for your priorities and address. Comparing live plans directly is the fastest way to turn that shortlist into a decision.

Compare live plans from nbn® service providers at your address. Check your nbn® plan options with Compare Broadband.

Are you eligible for a FREE fibre upgrade?

The government is making 1.5 million Australian homes and businesses eligible for a speed upgrade to FTTP (Fibre to the Premises), which offers greater speed and reliability. Selected towns and suburbs with FTTC and FTTN are eligible for the upgrade with an eligible high speed nbn plan.

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