Compare Internet Plans and Providers in Melbourne

Melbourne was ranked as the world’s most liveable city seven years in a row, and it’s not hard to see why. It’s home to the famed Melbourne Cricket Ground, the National Gallery of Victoria, and World Heritage-listed buildings such as Royal Exhibition Building; not to mention the surplus of beautiful gardens, trendy cafes, and obscure alley bars. 

Melbourne is also home to some of the fastest internet plans as well as some of the cheapest internet plans, from comprehensive service providers to low-cost budget providers. In short, Melbourne is a city of lights, a city that offers a wide range of quality broadband internet service providers. 

Melbourne is known for its erratic and inclement weather, and thankfully, that doesn’t reflect the level of stability offered by Melbourne’s internet service providers (or ISPs). Melbourne is home to all the major internet service providers, including Telstra, Optus, TPG, MyRepublic, Dodo, Belong, iiNet, iiPrimus and Sumo. So whether you’re living in the heart of the city, or in the lush outer suburbs, or the trendy inner suburbs, there is a great range of internet providers in Melbourne to choose from.

The best ISP in Melbourne very for someone else might not be the best for you, as everyone’s requirements are different. The best internet service provider is going to be completely determined by your individual needs, your budget, and your location, so make sure you at least have a rough idea of all of these factors before you proceed.

To find the best Melbourne ISP for you, make sure you first how much data you need per month, how much money your want to spend per month, and whether or not you are comfortable committing to a contract plan.

Also take into account your address before you choose a plan, as your location will inform your internet connection type. For example, you’ll want to know if your house/apartment is currently equipped for NBN or for ADSL2+, as this will determine what kind of plans you’ll be looking at.

Remember that a quality ISP will offer great plans at fair prices, in addition to offering helpful and articulate customer service.

See what online presence they have. Melbourne is a city and a culture of online reviews, there is no shortage of assessments and feedback for Melbourne ISPs, so there will be plenty of first hand experiences online to help inform your choice.

Keep in mind that many Melbourne broadband providers sometimes offer some sort of discount for signing up (or for bringing across your home phone and internet), and they may or may not mention such current discounts online, so while you have them on the phone, don’t forget to ask them about what other bonuses you could be in store for if your sign with them. Also, remember to ask about potential discounts for other services such as mobile phone and table plans.

Melbournites have many options when it comes to data plans, but unfortunately, there’s no simple answer as to “what internet plan is the best”, because that very much comes down to your specific broadband needs. Indeed, just like how each Melbournian likes their coffee, your best broadband will be determined by your specific taste! 

There really are a lot of different plans and providers to choose from, to the point where it can almost be a bit daunting if you don’t know what you’re looking for. We’ve displayed some of the best deals currently going around above, but again, the best deal for someone else may not be the best deal for you, so if you want a selection of choices that’s tailor made to your location and net usage, then enter your postcode or suburb into our free broadband comparison search. Our handy algorithm can help you narrow down the best internet deals in Melbourne for you.

If speed is the number one thing that you’re looking for in a home broadband plan, then you’ll be happy to know that there is a tonne of fast broadband deals in Melbourne. With NBN rollout almost completed in the area, you can find high-speed internet plans from 100Mbps, 500Mbps, and 1000Mbps offered by different internet service providers. 

Here’s a quick list of the Fastest Internet Plans in Melbourne.

Fastest Internet Plans in Melbourne

Internet Providers	Internet Plan	Speed Tier
	NBN Unlimited Belong Premium broadband plan on the NBN™	100Mbps	See Belong Internet Plans
	NBN Premium Speed (nbn100) Unlimited Dodo broadband plan	100Mbps	See Dodo Internet Plans
	NBN The 250 (nbn250) Uniti Wireless NBN™ Broadband Plan	250Mbps	See Uniti Wireless Internet Plans
	NBN Unlimited Power House nbn™ Aussie Broadband plan - Home Ultrafast Speed	1000Mbps	See Aussie Broadband Internet Plans
	NBN Optus Family Internet Ultimate Bundle Plan	100Mbps	See Optus Internet Plans

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Also, be aware that some of the fastest internet speeds (such as 250mbps and 1000mbps) may not be accessible in certain areas due to available infrastructure. For faster information on what’s the maximum speed, you can get for your home, call us up at Compare Broadband. Our experts can guide you through the different plans offered in your area.

As most Melbournians love a bargain, Melbourne also has a large selection of cheap internet plans for the budget-conscious. There are seriously some super cheap deals out there, but you should be aware that when it comes to a really cheap home internet plan, there’s usually a trade-off. 

Sometimes, having the cheapest internet plan means you’ll have to settle for less data, or you’ll have to stick to a contract between 6 months, 12 months, and 24 months. This is why we greatly recommend consumers to look into plans that provide the best value instead of going after plans that have the cheapest price tags.

If you’re looking to save money on internet bills, you can go for plans with data caps instead of unlimited. Check on your previous bill for your last data consumption. This should give you an idea of how much data you have actually used in the past couple of months.

When it comes to choosing the right speed, review what type of activities you do online. If you and your family members are heavy gamers, then you will want to look into speed tiers that can very well accommodate your activity. Otherwise, a plan with a basic speed should probably suffice especially if you’re a very light internet user.

Another quick tip: instead of going with big telco names, try looking into smaller players. There are plenty of internet service providers who can easily provide you with a reliable connection without the high price tag.

Here are some of the best value plans in Melbourne:

Cheap Internet Plans in Melbourne

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Most of Melbourne should have access to NBN. However, if you’d like to know if your address (or your intended address) is NBN ready, you can type in your postcode or suburb into the NBN Rollout Map. The map will then tell you if this area has NBN and what kind of NBN connection is available there. 

If NBN is available in your area and you want to find the right NBN plans for you, you can simply use our comparison tool above. We’ll help you get the best deals for your needs.

Though many Melbourians have noted an improved broadband service since their homes were upgraded to the NBN, others have reported connection and speed issues with their NBN service. 

Before you sign up for an NBN plan, you must check first what type of technology and infrastructure is available in your area. To cut costs, some areas are still using decades-old copper wires as part of their NBN connection. This means that your internet connection may still be slower than expected. 

To check what type of technology is available in your area, you may use our search engine tool above or call our experts. Our team at Compare Broadband are always on the line to take any questions you may have to help you find the best NBN plans in your location.

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As of writing, the average speed of mobile internet download in Australia was 126.97 Mbps with Melbourne averaging at 52.53 Mbps. Fixed broadband was slightly faster than mobile internet in terms of download speeds. However, mobile internet is better at upload speeds.

A typical evening is the peak period between 7pm and 11pm when most internet users are online and clogging up the networks. So when we talk about the typical evening speed of an internet plan, it is simply how fast it works during peak hours. Below is a guide on the minimum typical evening speed per each speed tier.

Did you know that Melbourne had the fastest median 5G download speed in Australia? Speedtest Intelligence reveals Melbourne has the fastest average 5G download speed among Australia’s largest cities in Q1 2021 at 316.66 Mbps.

The first areas to have 5G is available are Southbank, Collingwood, Carlton, Docklands, North Melbourne, Tullamarine, Keilor Park, Attwood, Westmeadows, Gladstone Park, and Melbourne Airport. All areas in Melbourne should have access to 5G as most internet service providers aim to cover all areas by the end of 2020.

If you would like any further information on finding the best Melbourne broadband for you, don’t hesitate to hit us up! Compare Broadband is a free internet comparison site for all Australians, and our friendly broadband consultants are ready to help. What’s more, we’ve been independently rated 5 stars by our customers, and we have a Trust Pilot score of 4.8 out of 5 based on over 1,800 reviews. You can either give us a bell on 1300 106 571, or snoop around at broadband options on your own using our free handy algorithm. Simply pop your postcode or address into the white box at the top of this page (or right here) and click “Compare”. Our website will ask you a few questions about how much data you want and how much you want to spend, and then it will whittle down the best options for you and your location. Happy hunting!