Amaysim NBN plans
Amaysim sells six NBN speed tiers, from NBN 25 up to gigabit. Every plan is month to month with no lock-in contract, and all come with unlimited data. The catch: you need to bring your own modem. Amaysim does not sell or lease hardware, which keeps costs down but means you need a compatible router before you sign up.
Plans above 100 Mbps (NBN 500, 750 and 1000) are only available on FTTP and HFC connections. If your home is on FTTN, FTTB or FTTC, you are limited to NBN 25, 50 or 100. Amaysim also offers a $10 per month discount on your NBN plan if you hold an active amaysim mobile SIM, which makes the bundle pricing worth checking if you already use their mobile service.
Understanding cost per Mbps
The A$/Mbps column shows how much you pay for each megabit of download speed. Lower is better. The NBN 25 plan at $70 per month gives you 25 Mbps, which works out to $2.80 per Mbps. The NBN 1000 at $110 per month costs just $0.11 per Mbps. That is a 25x difference in value between the cheapest and most expensive plans.
This metric helps you compare plans across speed tiers on equal footing. Two plans might cost similar amounts per month, but if one delivers twice the speed, it is objectively better value per dollar. The sweet spot for most households sits between $0.15 and $2.00 per Mbps. Anything above $3.00 per Mbps suggests you are paying a premium for very limited speed.
Amaysim's pricing makes this comparison particularly interesting. The NBN 100 and NBN 500 both cost $90 per month, but the value per Mbps ranges from $0.90 down to $0.18. If your premises supports FTTP or HFC, the 500 Mbps plan delivers dramatically better value than the 100 Mbps plan at the same price.
NBN 25, $70 per month
The cheapest Amaysim plan runs at 25 Mbps down and 8 Mbps up. It works on all NBN connection types, so your address does not restrict you. The 8 Mbps upload is better than what some competitors offer at this tier, which makes a difference for video calls.
At $70 per month, this plan suits one to two people doing light browsing, email and standard definition streaming. Two people can use the connection simultaneously without major issues, but HD streaming on multiple devices will stretch it. The intro price drops to $60 per month for the first six months, which improves the value proposition considerably.
You need to bring your own modem. Amaysim recommends a router no older than five years. If you already have a compatible modem sitting around, this plan keeps costs low. If you need to buy one, factor that into the total cost.
NBN 50, $85 per month
NBN 50 is the most popular speed tier in Australia, and Amaysim prices it at $85 per month. You get 50 Mbps down and 17 Mbps up, which handles HD streaming, video calls and general household use without drama.
A family of two to three people can share this comfortably. Two people streaming in HD while a third joins a video call does not cause slowdowns. The 17 Mbps upload handles Zoom and similar platforms without the pixelation you might see on slower tiers.
The intro price sits at $75 per month for the first six months. After that, you pay $85 unless you bundle with an amaysim mobile plan, which drops it to $75 ongoing. That $10 per month saving adds up to $120 per year.
NBN 100, $90 per month
At $90 per month, the NBN 100 plan offers 100 Mbps down and 18 Mbps up. This is where Amaysim's pricing gets interesting. The NBN 100 and NBN 500 both cost $90, which means FTTP and HFC customers get five times the speed for the same price on the higher tier.
For FTTN, FTTB and FTTC customers who cannot access the 500 Mbps tier, the NBN 100 is the fastest option available. It suits three to five people, handles HD streaming and gaming across multiple devices, and the 18 Mbps upload supports video conferencing without issues.
The intro price is $50 per month for the first six months, which is one of the cheapest NBN 100 deals on the market. After the intro period, you pay $90, or $80 if you bundle with an amaysim mobile plan.
NBN 500, $90 per month
The NBN 500 plan is only available on FTTP and HFC connections. At $90 per month, it costs the same as the NBN 100 plan but delivers 500 Mbps down and 43 Mbps up. For anyone on a qualifying connection, this is the obvious choice.
The 43 Mbps upload is a meaningful step up from the 18 Mbps on the NBN 100. If you regularly send large files, run multiple video calls, or create content that requires uploading video, the difference is noticeable.
Five or more people can share this connection without contention issues. 4K streaming on multiple screens, gaming, video calls and large downloads all happen simultaneously without slowdowns. The intro price is $50 per month for six months, matching the NBN 100 intro.
NBN 750, $100 per month
The NBN 750 plan sits at $100 per month for 750 Mbps down and 43 Mbps up. It requires FTTP or HFC. The $10 jump from the 500 Mbps tier buys you an extra 250 Mbps of headroom.
In practice, the difference between 500 and 750 Mbps is hard to notice for most household activities. Where it matters is during peak evening hours when network congestion can eat into your speeds. The extra headroom helps maintain consistent performance when everyone in the house is online at once.
The upload speed stays at 43 Mbps, same as the NBN 500. If upload performance matters to you, the jump to the NBN 1000 is worth considering. The intro price is $70 per month for six months.
NBN 1000, $110 per month
Amaysim's top-tier plan delivers 1000 Mbps down and 85 Mbps up for $110 per month. It is only available on FTTP and HFC connections.
The 85 Mbps upload is a significant step up from the 43 Mbps on the NBN 500 and 750 plans. For households where upload speed matters, such as content creators or remote workers regularly sending large files, this plan delivers without compromise.
Real-world speeds on NBN 1000 vary. Your actual performance depends on network congestion, your internal wiring, and whether your equipment supports gigabit throughput. Most modern routers handle it fine, but older Ethernet ports or cables can bottleneck the connection. The intro price is $70 per month for six months, which is competitive for gigabit speeds.
The bundle discount
Amaysim offers $10 off your NBN plan every month if you also hold an active amaysim mobile SIM. The discount applies after the intro period ends and continues for as long as you keep the mobile plan. One discount per customer.
The maths is straightforward. If you already use amaysim for mobile, the NBN 50 drops from $85 to $75 per month, and the NBN 1000 drops from $110 to $100. Over a year, that saves you $120. If you are not already an amaysim mobile customer, the savings might not justify switching your mobile plan just for the NBN discount.
BYO modem only
Amaysim does not provide, sell or lease modems. You need to bring your own compatible router. This is the trade-off for lower plan pricing. If you already have a decent modem from a previous provider, you save the $200 or more that a new Wi-Fi 7 router would cost.
Amaysim recommends a modem no older than five years. For the faster tiers (NBN 500, 750 and 1000), they suggest Wi-Fi 6 or newer to get the most out of the connection. An old router with 100 Mbps Ethernet ports will bottleneck a gigabit plan regardless of what speed tier you pay for.
No phone line is included with any Amaysim NBN plan. If you need a home phone, you will need to use a VoIP service or keep your existing landline through a different provider.
How Amaysim compares
Amaysim positions itself as a low-cost, no-frills NBN provider. The BYO modem approach keeps plan prices down, and the intro discounts are generous, particularly on the NBN 100 and NBN 500 tiers where $50 per month for six months is hard to beat.
The ongoing pricing is competitive once you factor in the bundle discount. At $80 per month for NBN 100 (with mobile bundle), Amaysim undercuts most of the big providers. Without the bundle, $90 per month sits in the middle of the market.
The main consideration is support and extras. Amaysim does not include a modem, phone line or mobile backup. Providers like Telstra bundle all three, which adds value if you need those features. If you just want a straightforward NBN connection and already have a modem, Amaysim's stripped-back approach keeps costs predictable.
One thing to watch: the NBN Sale pricing on the faster tiers (NBN 100, 500 and 1000) runs until 31 August 2026. If you are considering those plans, signing up during the sale period locks in the lower intro rate for six months.