With so many plans on the market, choosing the right internet provider can be a challenge. Enter MATE - your trusted nbn internet provider - making things simple with a range of broadband plans designed to suit all users, households and budgets.

Our unlimited data plans are built for modern Aussie homes, offering the perfect combo of speed and value. Whether you're after the essentials on our Crikey nbn 25/10 plan or looking to max things out with our Flamin' Fast 1000/50 plan, there's an option to suit your setup. And in between, you've got great picks like the Fair Dinkum 250/25 for larger families or heavy streamers.

We don't cap your speeds. We don't count your data. And we don't lock you in. All our nbn plans come with no setup fees, no lock-in contracts and all Aussie support - so you're free to change plans anytime, no dramas.

And if you're not loving your internet in the first month, no worries - our money-back guarantee has you covered (T&Cs apply). That's how confident we are you'll love being with MATE.

Selecting the right nbn plan depends on how you use the internet - but we've made it easy to choose with a range of options to suit every home and lifestyle.

Start by thinking about your internet habits. Are you a casual browser or a non-stop streamer? A solo scroller or a house full of gamers? Do you work from home and need fast, reliable speeds for video calls and large uploads? Whatever your setup, there's a MATE plan built to fit.

Our Crikey nbn 25/10 plan is perfect for smaller households with light usage, offering a typical busy period download speed of 25Mbps. For bigger families and heavier streaming, the Fair Dinkum 250/25 plan delivers 231Mbps during the busy period - ideal for 4K streaming, gaming, or sharing the internet across lots of devices.

And for the fastest fixed-line speed we offer, check out the Flamin' Fast 1000/50 plan - our gigabit-speed option with a typical busy period download speed of 831Mbps. That's serious performance for serious internet users.

Every MATE nbn plan comes with unlimited data, no lock-in contracts, no setup fees and 100% Aussie-based support. You're free to change plans as your needs change - no hidden costs, no fine print, no worries.

Plus, you can bundle your internet with one of our SIM-only mobile plans and save $10/month on your nbn bill. It's our way of saying thanks for sticking with your mates.

So, whether you're looking for great value, fast speeds or just an internet provider who actually speaks your language - we've got your back.

We keep things simple and transparent when it comes to internet speeds. Below are the typical busy period speeds (7pm-11pm) for each of MATE's nbn plans:

• Crikey nbn 25/10 plan: 25Mbps download / 10Mbps upload
• Ripper nbn 50/20 plan: 49Mbps download / 20Mbps upload
• No Worries nbn 100/20 plan: 97Mbps download / 20Mbps upload
• You Beaut nbn 100/40 plan: 97Mbps download / 36Mbps upload
• Fair Dinkum nbn 250/25 plan: 231Mbps download / 23Mbps upload
• Flamin' Fast nbn 1000/50 plan: 831Mbps download / 49Mbps upload

These speeds are what you can typically expect during the evening when the network is busiest - so you can stream, game, work and browse with confidence, even in peak times.

As a leading internet service provider, MATE offers a range of cheap internet plans to suit all budgets. Our Crikey 25/10 nbn plan is our most affordable option with a price tag of just $70 per month, and $60 if you bundle a mobile. Offering unlimited data and typical evening speeds of up to 25 Mbps, the Crikey plan is excellent for individuals and small households of 1-4 people. This plan is also a boon for on-campus students who are after a cost-effective internet plan that allows them to study while also enjoying music.

An nbn Home Phone Bundle is a combination of an nbn internet plan and a home phone service. MATE offers the option to add a home phone to your nbn plans for an additional $9 per month. Our home phone bundle includes unlimited mobile, local, and national calls within Australia, making it an excellent option for those who still require a home phone service.

MATE currently focuses on providing residential internet plans. While we don’t offer specific business plans, our nbn plans with fast download and upload speeds can cater to the needs of small businesses, remote workers or home offices. Our unlimited data plans and flexible month-to-month contracts give businesses the freedom to choose the plan that best fits their needs and adjust as necessary without any extra fees.

There are seven types of connection involved with the Australian nbn. The first is known as Fibre to the Premises or FTTP. This type of connection includes a fibre optic connection between the fibre distribution hub and your premise, and is considered the fastest connection type available. You may experience speeds on your MATE nbn plan at a little lower if your home was not installed with an FTTP type connection.

The second type of connection type is known as Fibre to the Node or FTTN. This type of connection is a fibre optical cable which runs from the fibre distribution hub to a node in a residential street. The final connection between the street and your premises is a copper line, like your telephone cable. It’s still a super fast internet connection but speeds do vary between FTTP and FTTN connections. This is because copper line cables don’t quite have the bandwidth that fibre optic cables do so they conduct less energy – or, in this case, internet speed.

A similar type of connection is Fibre to the Basement or FTTB and applies to apartment buildings. It consists of fibre cable running from the distribution hub to your apartment building’s basement and from there it’s conducted through the apartment’s existing telephone infrastructure. If the apartment building is a little old then you can probably expect the internal cables to be copper telephone cable. Newer buildings usually have Ethernet cables, though, which deliver speeds closer to those you can expect from FTTP connections.

The final nbn connection that uses copper telephone lines is Fibre to the Curb or FTTC. This is like FTTN, but instead of a node the copper wiring starts at a telecommunications pit on the footpath in front of your house (also called a distribution point unit). Instead of hundreds or more metres, the copper cabling on an FTTC connection is often under 100 metres. As such, it’s much faster than FTTN.

Hybrid Fibre Coaxial or HFC, is also known as cable internet. This type of connection uses fibre optic cable most of the way to your house, after which coaxial cable finishes the journey. This differs to FTTB, FTTN and FTTC because coaxial cabling is a shielded copper technology. As such, it can transfer data more quickly and over longer distances without signal degradation. HFC also usually has a much shorter distance between you and where the fibre cabling terminates when compared to FTTN.

Finally, Fixed Wireless and Sky Muster satellite are wireless technologies used. MATE does not offer Sky Muster satellite, but we do offer Fixed Wireless services. Fixed Wireless is a technology that connects rural and regional areas to the nbn. Fixed Wireless uses ground-based base tower stations to provide a fixed wireless signal to your home. Fixed wireless essentially uses the same technology as the existing 4G mobile network in Australia from Telstra, Optus and Vodafone. Fixed Wireless cells are optimised for the number of users in each location and have dedicated fibre backhaul to the nearest point of interconnect (POI). Unlike Fixed Wireless, Sky Muster satellite on the other hand is another wireless service that delivers the nbn to homes and businesses in more remote areas of Australia, via two satellites. MATE does not offer Sky Muster satellite services, but we do offer Fixed Wireless services.

With so many internet service providers in Australia offering their own mix of features, finding the right broadband provider can feel overwhelming. That's where MATE steps in.

When comparing internet plans, it's important to think about your internet usage, budget, and contract flexibility. As a trusted Aussie provider, we offer a range of nbn plans built to suit all types of households - from casual browsers to hardcore gamers and everyone in between.

Whether you're after a simple connection or something that can power a full household of devices, we've got a plan to match. Our Crikey nbn 25/10 plan is great for 1-2 users, while our Fair Dinkum nbn 250/25 plan reaches a typical busy period speed of 231Mbps. Need even more grunt? Our Flamin' Fast nbn 1000/50 plan offers lightning-fast typical download speeds of 831Mbps - ideal for large households, serious streamers and remote workers.

Here's what sets MATE apart from other internet providers:

• No lock-in contracts - upgrade, downgrade or leave anytime, no exit fees
• 100% Aussie support - talk to a real person who speaks your language
• Unlimited data - every plan, no caps, no worries
• No plan change fees - switch between plans as your needs change

So what are you waiting for? Whether you're looking for everyday value or top-tier performance, MATE has an unlimited internet plan to suit your lifestyle. Make the switch today - you'll be glad you did.

Yes, you will need a modem to connect to the internet with a MATE plan. If you already have an nbn-ready modem, you can use it with our plans without any additional costs. If you don't have a compatible modem, we can provide our ready-to-go TP-Link VX230v modem when signing up for a one-time fee of $165. This way you get connected and enjoy super-fast download speeds in no time.

If your home has already been connected to the nbn, there’s no technician required. We can simply transfer the service which can be as quick as a few hours, but may take up to 3 business days. If an nbn service hasn’t previously been connected to your property, then yes, you will need to be home for the nbn technician to install the service. The technician will need access to your property to install the nbn equipment, such as the nbn modem and nbn connection box. It’s important to make sure that someone over the age of 18 is present during the allocated four-hour time slot of your appointment. You are also entitled to express your preferences regarding the placement of the nbn equipment in your residence, as long as it works in that location based on an nbn standard installation.

If your property hasn’t had an nbn connection before, the time it takes to get an activation appointment can vary from 9 to 19 business days depending on the workload of the nbn technicians and your property's readiness. But don’t worry, we always aim to secure the next available appointment, unless you specify otherwise.

If your property is already connected to the nbn network, then it’s likely we can activate your service within 1-3 business days once you’ve placed your order. However, please note that this may not always be possible as it depends on various factors like having the required equipment on-site and the type of nbn technology used at your property.

As long as your landline number is currently active with another provider, we should be able to transfer it to MATE. Just be aware that the transfer process can take between 2 to 6 weeks to complete and it won’t begin until your nbn internet service is activated with us

It’s very important that you keep your landline phone number active with your current provider until we confirm the port is complete. If your provider cancels or disconnects your landline during the porting process, we won't be able to complete the transfer and you will lose your number.

Once your service is activated, you’ll need a compatible VoIP device or modem to use our nbn Phone service. Please note that we don’t offer support for configuring BYO VoIP devices.

Yes! MATE takes the hassle out of staying connected by allowing you to bundle nbn internet plan and mobile plan in the one go.

We get it, having all your plans under one provider is super convenient! That’s why we offer a bunch of nbn + mobile packages to choose from. You can mix and match the plans that fit your lifestyle the best. If you’re curious about how to personalise your nbn + mobile package, head over to our nbn plans page or give our friendly Aussie customer service team a buzz at 13 14 13 today.