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Internet Plans by Suburb in New South Wales
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Alex KidmanHow to compare plans in NSW
New South Wales is Australia’s most populous state, but it doesn’t just have the most people in it.
It’s also got an array of choices for broadband plans that can be difficult to make sense of.
This is where Compare Broadband comes in. We make it easy to pick the right plan from Tweed Heads to Eden, Broken Hill to Byron Bay and all points between.
Call us for expert help to find the best Internet plans NSW offers.
- What to consider when choosing Internet plans in NSW
- NBN plans in NSW?
- Home wireless Internet plans in New South Wales
- Mobile broadband plans in NSW
- Who are the best Internet providers in NSW
- Compare broadband plans in NSW with Compare Broadband
What to consider when choosing Internet plans in NSW
Saving money on your NSW Broadband plan matters, but you need a plan that meets your needs.
There can be variance in those needs, just like we don’t all wear the same sized shoes. Here are the factors you must consider when picking your next great broadband plan:
Speed tiers
For most NBN plans, the more you pay, the more speed you get down the line. If your online needs are modest, then a cheaper and slower plan is great value, but if you need more bandwidth to meet the broadband desires of your household, you’re going to be much more satisfied with a faster plan.
The good news is that there are bargains to be had at almost every NBN speed tier.
Tech choices
NBN plans are the default – and often the best value – but across New South Wales, many technology choices exist beyond the National Broadband Network.
In some locations, you may be able to access private fixed-line broadband networks such as Opticomm, home fixed wireless broadband or satellite services such as Starlink.
Additional modem costs
Chances are you’re already with an NBN provider, which means you’ve got whatever NBN boxes were installed by NBN Co, plus a modem or modem-router-style device supplied by your ISP.
You own that modem/modem router (or you’re paying it off with your monthly fees), and one easy way to save is to check if a new provider will work with your older modem instead of selling you a new one. If it works and you’re happy with it, why spend more money?
Perks and features
Most broadband providers in New South Wales don’t just provide broadband and nothing else.
Want a standard phone line? That can come over the NBN as a VoIP phone line, sometimes included or available at additional cost.
Other providers specialise in keeping your Internet connection busy with streaming service bundles, discounts or easy subscription hubs to help you save.
NBN plans in NSW
The NBN across New South Wales encompasses every different kind of technology connection you can have, from fixed line full fibre to fully remote “Sky Muster” satellite NBN.
The key detail here is that you don’t have a full and free choice as to which NBN technology you get. That depends on where your home or premises are located.
Your NBN technology may use the NBN’s “Sky Muster” satellite services for the more remote regional and rural parts of New South Wales. For some located just outside towns or regional centres – but not quite as far as needing satellite – you may be in the footprint of the NBN Fixed Wireless service.
NBN plans in NSW are offered in the following speed tiers: 12/1, 25/5, 50/20, 100/40.
You can use our search engine or call us to check what type of NBN connection is available in your area. Our experts at Compare Broadband are always on the line to answer your calls.
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Home wireless Internet plans in New South Wales
Thanks to your home's Wi-Fi network, you may already have what you might think of as “home wireless” in your home.
However, when we talk about home wireless Internet plans, we’re talking about a different level of technology – albeit one you’re probably already pretty familiar with.
Home Wireless plans use existing 4G and 5G networks to deliver broadband to a fixed location using a provided modem device that also acts as a Wi-Fi router for all the other gadgets in your home.
Many Home Wireless Plans offer unlimited data quotas, where your phone’s plan would have a limit; either a data quota or a speed limit – or both.
That means if you apply for a home wireless plan, most ISPs will check what your coverage is likely to be and whether it can provide a good enough service on the existing networks.
Environmental factors and the position of mobile towers can mean that while you can get mobile signals in a property, you might not get enough of it for a workable home wireless connection.
In those circumstances, you most likely won’t be able to sign up for a home wireless plan.
It’s also important to know that, unlike a mobile phone or mobile broadband, the “fixed” part of a fixed wireless plan is there for a reason. You can’t just pick up your modem and take it on the go because it’s provided to you for coverage in a very specific location.
Mobile broadband plans in NSW
If you rent or don’t want a fixed connection in your home, you can use a mobile broadband service in New South Wales.
Mobile broadband plans, like home wireless plans, use the 4G and 5G networks built out by Telstra, Optus and Vodafone to provide Internet access to you as your smartphone does.
Most mobile broadband plans rely on having a dedicated Wi-Fi-enabled battery-powered device – a “Mobile Hotspot” – to provide services. It is possible to get a mobile broadband SIM-only plan and throw that into a phone to act as a hotspot instead if you prefer.
Mobility is a key benefit for mobile broadband service but can also present challenges around broadband quality.
You can’t get any truly “unlimited” mobile broadband plans without speed quotas either. Still, it can be a good choice for those who want a single connection that goes wherever they do – mobile coverage depending
Who are the best Internet providers in NSW?
So now you’re more aware of what to consider when choosing the best broadband plan for your needs in New South Wales.
There is a lot of choice and competition for your broadband dollar, but it can also be tricky to choose the right one.
This list isn’t exhaustive, but it should give you a basic overview of some of the top broadband ISPs in New South Wales:
Telstra Internet plans
Telstra remains the dominant ISP across all of New South Wales. Telstra offers NBN plans and fixed wireless and mobile broadband plans across New South Wales.
Telstra sells itself as a premium-quality broadband provider, which often means it’s not the cheapest option available to you.
However, within the NBN space, it typically advertises typical evening speeds at the maximum of each speed tier, so it may be a good choice for you if you favour reliability.
Telstra also provides other bundled extras, especially if you’re also with Telstra for your mobile plans or fixed line phone, including bonuses such as its Telstra Plus loyalty scheme.
Optus Internet plans
Optus isn’t just a mobile phone company. It provides a range of NBN broadband plans, home wireless and mobile broadband services.
Optus is a premium-tier ISP with prices to match. However, it also offers a range of additional features, such as its unique SubHub subscription service. Optus NBN plans have simple month-to-month terms and zero setup fees to keep matters easy.
TPG Internet plans
TPG is one of the biggest players in the overall broadband space, owning Vodafone, iiNet, Internode and many other sub-brands.
TPG offers a range of affordable and highly competitive NBN plans that focus on affordability. This means that you don’t often see the same frills and bonuses as you do with the likes of Telstra or Optus – but you’re also not paying for them.
Belong Internet plans
Belong is a Telstra sub-brand with the premise of “Telstra with the extras excluded”, and that includes the higher prices that Telstra typically charges.
That leaves you with a simple NBN plan provider across New South Wales for most fixed-line NBN connections.
Aussie Broadband Internet plans
Aussie Broadband sells itself as local, with Australian-based support.
Aussie Broadband’s support is a big selling point, but it’s also got its fans within the more technically-inclined broadband community, providing plans up and down the entire range of NBN tiers as well as add-ons such as fixed IP addresses and technical tweaks if you’re that way inclined.
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About the author
Alex Kidman is a multi-award winning Australian technology journalist who has been covering the Internet and communications space for more than 25 years across a wide variety of print and online publications, as well as on radio and TV.
FAQs
What is the best Internet service in NSW?
There’s no one true way to answer that question without taking a range of factors into account. Are you simply looking for the lowest cost, the most reliable, the fastest – it all varies up what the answer will be. For many households, the “best” mix of value, speed and reliability sits at the NBN 50 tier. That’s where we see a lot of competition on price from multiple ISPs and a speed range that’s suitable for most online activities even for busier homes.
Who has the best internet prices right now in NSW?
Internet plan pricing can vary over time, so if you’re predominantly fussed with paying the least for your broadband, checking regularly is a smart idea.
Typically, there’s not much difference between the prices NBN providers charge for NBN 25 and NBN 12 plans, so we suggest you opt for a faster plan for the same low cost.What bundled extras can I get?
If you need a regular phone line, most NBN ISPs can provide that using Voice over IP (VoIP). VoIP lines are included with some plans, while in other cases, they’re optionally available for an additional cost. Likewise, some providers will bundle extras like streaming services or bonus “points” schemes to entice you. Consider its value to you – for some NSW residents, they would represent a saving, while others might find them a bonus that they can live without in order to save money.
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