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nbnBasic BYO

  • No contract
  • BYO modem available
Data/month

Unlimited

Speed Tier

Standard

25Mbps typical evening speed

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  • No contract
  • BYO modem available
Data/month

Unlimited

Speed Tier

Standard

25Mbps typical evening speed

Cost/month

$55

for 12 months, then $65/mth

Pros and cons

For nbnBasic BYO

Benefits

  • Unlimited data allowance
  • Low cost plan
  • $10 discounted cost for 12 months
  • No upfront fees
  • No contract

Drawbacks

  • Standard speed tier

Southern Phone Rate Nbn plan overview

For nbnBasic BYO

Plan Details

Data/month

Unlimited

Contract length

No contract

Speed Tier

Standard

25Mbps typical evening speed

Download/Upload Speed

25/5

Max download speed 25Mbps

Phone bundle included

Entertainment bundle included

Modem included

BYO Modem available

Static IP

Extra data available

Unlimited

Technologies

Contract cooling off period

Costs

Cost/month

$55

for 12 months, then $65/mth

Setup fee

Modem fee

Delivery fee

Min. cost for first month

$55

Cost for first year

$660

Contract cost

Min. $55 spend over 1 months

Support

Technical support via phone

Technical support in store

Phone support for billing and enquiries

Live online chat support

Home support

Email support

Account management & payments

Access bill statements

Website

Check data balances

Website

Pay bills

Both

Schedule bill payments

Both

Alert method - payment reminder

Late payment fee

$10

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Fast Speed

Super Fast

  • No contract
  • Phone bundle included
  • Modem included
Data/month

Unlimited

Speed Tier

Premium

95Mbps typical evening speed

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Activ8me Unlimited

  • No contract
  • Modem included
  • BYO modem available
Data/month

Unlimited

Speed Tier

Standard Plus

41.77Mbps typical evening speed

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Senior Family 50

  • No contract
  • Modem included
  • BYO modem available
Data/month

Unlimited

Speed Tier

Standard Plus

50Mbps typical evening speed

FAQs

Can I use a modem without a router?

Yes, you can use a modem without a router, but only for a single device.

Do I need both a modem and a router?

If you want to connect multiple devices to your home network, including over Wi-Fi, then yes, you will need both a modem and a router. In many cases, both functions can be performed by a single device.

Can one device serve as both a modem and a router?

Many modern devices combine the functions of both a modem and a router for convenience.