Compare and find the best Internet plans in Adelaide

Finding the right Internet plans in Adelaide means looking beyond finding the one with the lowest price and rapidly clicking on the “sign up” button.

It’s important to weigh all the factors that go into delivering the right broadband service for you – because everyone’s needs and budgets are different. 

Our broadband experts have reviewed hundreds of plans from various internet service providers, so you don’t have to. Enter your address to get the best results, or call our experts for a quick consultation.

There is plenty to consider before you complete a sign-up for a new Internet plan in Adelaide.

Speed

Typically, the lower-speed plans are the cheapest, and these are fine for smaller households and those who only go online intermittently.

If you’re a larger household, it's better to budget a little more for a faster connection that everyone can share to avoid headaches and stress. 

Accessories

Your existing ISP has likely supplied a modem router for getting your connection through to all the devices in your home.

In most cases, you end up owning that modem, either outright or after a period of time with the same provider. 

Perks and features

Broadband isn’t just the flow of bits from the Internet to your PC. It can also be your phone line, or how streaming media services come into your home.

A lot of ISPs offer bundled extras to entice you, and it can be great value if you need a phone line or want a cheaper streaming subscription. 

The NBN uses different technologies for connections, affecting your speed and how you connect. You can't choose your NBN technology; it's determined during the initial rollout, but upgrades may be possible.

Most Adelaide NBN connections use copper phone lines (FTTN). Some areas have better FTTP connections with faster speeds. NBN plans in Adelaide offer various speed options.

To find out your NBN connection type, use our search or contact Compare Broadband for help.

Popular NBN Plans in Adelaide

Unlimited Fixed Wireless Plus Dodo broadband plan

• Unlimited Data
• 50/6 Mbps
• Deal: $64.90 for first 6 months , then $83.90 ongoing

$64 .90/ mth

Min total cost $64.90

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1300 756 460

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Unlimited Fixed Wireless Plus Dodo broadband plan

• Unlimited Data
• 50/6 Mbps
• Deal: $64.90 for first 6 months , then $83.90 ongoing

$64 .90/ mth

Min total cost $64.90

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1300 756 460

Standard Plus (nbn50) Unlimited Dodo broadband plan

• Unlimited Data
• 50/17 Mbps
• Deal: $64.90 for first 6 months, then $83.90 ongoing

$64 .90/ mth

Min total cost $64.90

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1300 756 460

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Standard Plus (nbn50) Unlimited Dodo broadband plan

• Unlimited Data
• 50/17 Mbps
• Deal: $64.90 for first 6 months, then $83.90 ongoing

$64 .90/ mth

Min total cost $64.90

View breakdown

1300 756 460

Unlimited Belong Standard Plus broadband plan on the NBN™

• Unlimited
• 50/17 Mbps

$80 .00/ mth

Min total cost $80

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1300 652 369

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Unlimited Belong Standard Plus broadband plan on the NBN™

• Unlimited
• 50/17 Mbps

$80 .00/ mth

Min total cost $80

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1300 652 369

Optus Plus Everyday NBN™ Bundle Plan

• Unlimited Data
• 50/18 Mbps
• Deal: $84 for first 6 months, then $89 ongoing

$84 .00/ mth

Min total cost $84

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1300 790 125

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Optus Plus Everyday NBN™ Bundle Plan

• Unlimited Data
• 50/18 Mbps
• Deal: $84 for first 6 months, then $89 ongoing

$84 .00/ mth

Min total cost $84

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1300 790 125

Unlimited Value nbn™ Aussie Broadband plan

• Unlimited Data
• 49/16 Mbps

$89 .00/ mth

Min total cost $89

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Unlimited Value nbn™ Aussie Broadband plan

• Unlimited Data
• 49/16 Mbps

$89 .00/ mth

Min total cost $89

View breakdown

Sign Up

1300 730 863

Optus Plus Family Entertainer Bundle Plan

• Unlimited Data
• 50/18 Mbps
• Deal: $94 for first 6 months, then $109 ongoing

$94 .00/ mth

Min total cost $94

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1300 790 125

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Optus Plus Family Entertainer Bundle Plan

• Unlimited Data
• 50/18 Mbps
• Deal: $94 for first 6 months, then $109 ongoing

$94 .00/ mth

Min total cost $94

View breakdown

1300 790 125

See All NBN Plans Available in Adelaide here

You can get an NBN connection across all of Adelaide, but it’s not a case that the NBN has a monopoly on providing Internet services. An array of providers offer home wireless broadband plans using the same 4G and 5G networks that your smartphone uses. 

Home wireless plans do differ from standard smartphone plans. Where most mobile plans have strict data limits, many home wireless Internet plans offer unlimited data. 

Most providers have qualifying terms based on your proximity to the right mobile towers and where they can be fairly sure you’ll get a solid data connection or 5G, depending on the plan. 

Also, unlike a mobile broadband connection, the “fixed” part of that connection is absolute; while you don’t have a cable running to your home like you do with the NBN, you’ve still got a fixed modem that you can’t take around with you to get the same connection everywhere.  

Like any wireless connection technology, there’s a range of additional environmental factors that can lead to wider speed fluctuations than on a fixed wired broadband connection.

Mobile broadband plans are another way to connect your Internet in your Adelaide home. 

These are a favourite for renters or housemates because you use a single mobile device connected to 4G or 5G networks to get online. 

There’s also no need for any cabling, discussions with landlords, or a need to split costs with anyone in your home who doesn’t want access – or at least want to pay for it.

The biggest consideration when considering mobile broadband is that most plans have strict data quotas, and even the few that don’t operate on speed limiters once a data quota is used, or all the time for some plans. 

This means you really do need to carefully watch your usage over your billing period because going over could see your Internet connection either slow to a crawl or cut out completely.  

Like home wireless broadband, you’re also likely to see a lot more speed variance depending on network conditions, environmental factors and even where you place your mobile broadband hotspot device.

As South Australia’s biggest metropolis – and one of the finest places in the entire nation – living in Adelaide affords you a wealth of cultural and lifestyle choices – and plenty of choices regarding Internet providers.

This list isn’t exhaustive because there are lots of choices, but it should give you a good starting point for working out the best Internet provider for you: 

Telstra Internet plans

Telstra still commands the biggest share of the broadband market across Australia, making it the “default” choice for many when considering an Internet plan in Adelaide. 

Telstra’s NBN plans are designed to suit different users and budgets, with no lock-in contracts or set-up fees, but it also offers home mobile and fixed wireless options over its 4G and 5G networks. 

Telstra typically charges a little more than its competitors for its services, but it also includes bundled extras such as its Telstra Plus loyalty scheme, and often typical evening speeds that meet the exact peak of each speed tier. 

Optus Internet plans

Optus is the nation’s second biggest telco, and it provides premium broadband services across Adelaide using both NBN connections and fixed wireless 4G/5G and mobile broadband services. 

Customers can enjoy various additional bundling features, such as its unique SubHub subscription service. 

Optus NBN plans come with simple month-to-month terms and zero setup fees, making them an attractive option after home broadband in Adelaide.

Belong Internet plans

Belong is a subsidiary of Telstra that specialises in affordable, relatively no-frills broadband plans. 

Where Telstra goes relatively wide with its plan provision, Belong keeps it simple with a smaller range of plans covering the most popular NBN speed tiers.

If you want solid Internet on a budget, it’s worth considering the value proposition of a Belong broadband plan in Adelaide.

Aussie Broadband Internet plans

Aussie Broadband is a challenger brand that specialises in Australian-based support and aggressive pricing for its NBN plans in Adelaide. It provides a range of excellent value NBN plans at all speed tiers across Adelaide, depending on your NBN technology type. 

Aussie Broadband also offers a wide variety of self-diagnosis tools and online support options, making it a good choice for those who need a little setup or fixing help, and those who want to configure their systems themselves. 

If you need more information on Adelaide NBN or Adelaide broadband in general, contact us.

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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.