The yearly NBN price hike is imminent — here's how much more you can expect to pay

Plus, the best ways to beat the increase

News By Max Langridge published 7 May 2026

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It’s been a year since I last reported on NBN Co’s wholesale price increases, and I find myself doing the same again. Yes, we’re fast approaching the start of a new financial year in Australia, and while that means some excellent deals and discounts are on the horizon by way of the EOFY sales, it does also mean that NBN plan prices are set for a hike.

As was the case last year, I’m not entirely shocked by this news, as NBN Co made clear its stance on pricing adjustments within its Special Access Undertaking (SAU) regulatory framework that was revised in 2023, and subsequently accepted by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC). It currently lays out pricing roadmaps up to June 30, 2029.

This year, the wholesale price increases max out at AU$2.34 for select plans, and are as low as AU$1.08 in the case of the NBN 25 speed tier.

The popular NBN 50 tier is one of the few to get the maximum increase, seeing its wholesale price rise from AU$55.26 to AU$57.60. NBN 500 plans will see their wholesale cost increase by AU$2.32, going from AU$58.53 at present to AU$60.85.

The effect that will have on the best NBN plans come July 1 (or shortly thereafter) remains to be seen, but the wholesale increases are higher than they were this time last year at AU$0.66 to AU$1.71. While we don’t yet know if and how these wholesale price increases will affect the monthly cost to consumers, I do have some experience to make some logical assumptions.

Last year, I saw slower plans — NBN 25 and NBN 50 — increase by up to AU$5p/m. NBN 100 plan prices also increased with select providers. However, the faster plans such as NBN 1000 steadily decreased in price. This year, then, I'm expecting similar moves to be made, as there's evidently a push for more Australians to sign up for the fastest NBN plans.

Lock in before it’s too late

The good news is that there are ways you can avoid being affected by the changes, and that’s to switch your NBN plan to a new provider offering an introductory discount.

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