Optus and TPG both sell nbn and 5G/4G Home Wireless plans. Comparing regular ongoing pricing rather than sign-up promos, TPG lists a lower regular price than Optus at every matched nbn tier (nbn25, nbn50, nbn500, nbn1000). On 5G/Home Wireless plans, pricing is mixed: Optus's Entry tier regular price is listed lower than TPG's by less than $1/month, while TPG's regular price is lower at the Mid and Premium tiers. TPG also offers Fibre (FTTB) plans, which we don't have an equivalent Optus product on file for.
- Matched nbn tiers (25/50/500/1000): TPG's regular price is lower than Optus's at every tier included in this comparison.
- Typical speeds are listed identically at nbn25 and nbn50. At nbn500, Optus's typical upload speed is listed 1 Mbps higher than TPG's; at nbn1000, TPG's typical download speed is listed higher than Optus's.
- 5G/Home Wireless: Optus's Entry tier regular price is listed lower than TPG's by less than $1/month. TPG's regular price is lower at the Mid and Premium tiers. Optus also lists a Fast tier plan; we don't have an equivalent TPG plan on file.
- Every Optus and TPG plan included in this comparison is listed with unlimited data.
- TPG offers Fibre (FTTB) plans; we don't have an equivalent Optus product on file.
- All plans from both providers included in this comparison are currently discounted off a higher regular price.
- TPG offers a price beat guarantee on eligible nbn® plans. Check eligibility and terms directly with TPG: TPG Price Beat Guarantee.
nbn Plans Compared
Where both providers have a plan on file at the same nbn speed tier, here's how the regular ongoing price and typical speed compare.
| Speed tier | Optus | TPG |
|---|---|---|
| nbn25 | nbn25 Broadband Plan — $83/mth regularPromo $83 $73/mth for a limited period Typical speed: 25/8 Mbps |
Unlimited NBN25 Broadband Plan — $79.99/mth regularPromo $79.99 $59.99/mth for a limited period Typical speed: 25/8 Mbps |
| nbn50 | Plus Everyday nbn — $97/mth regularPromo $97 $87/mth for a limited period Typical speed: 50/17 Mbps |
Unlimited NBN50 Broadband Plan — $89.99/mth regularPromo $89.99 $69.99/mth for a limited period Typical speed: 50/17 Mbps |
| nbn100 | Plus Everyday Fast nbn — $99/mth regularPromo $99 $89/mth for a limited period Typical speed: 100/18 Mbps |
No plan at this tier in our database |
| nbn500 | nbn500 Broadband Plan — $99/mth regularPromo $99 $89/mth for a limited period Typical speed: 500/43 Mbps |
Unlimited NBN500 Broadband Plan — $94.99/mth regularPromo $94.99 $69.99/mth for a limited period Typical speed: 500/42 Mbps |
| nbn750 | No plan at this tier in our database | Unlimited NBN Home Superfast Broadband Plan — $104.99/mth regularPromo $104.99 $74.99/mth for a limited period Typical speed: 740/42 Mbps |
| nbn1000 | nbn1000 Broadband Plan — $129/mth regularPromo $129 $119/mth for a limited period Typical speed: 820/85 Mbps |
Unlimited NBN Home Ultrafast Broadband Plan — $114.99/mth regularPromo $114.99 $84.99/mth for a limited period Typical speed: 850/85 Mbps |
On the matched tiers (nbn25, nbn50, nbn500, nbn1000), TPG's regular price is lower than Optus's at every tier. Typical speeds are listed identically at nbn25 and nbn50. At nbn500, Optus's typical upload speed (43 Mbps) is listed 1 Mbps higher than TPG's (42 Mbps); download speeds are identical. At nbn1000, TPG's typical download speed (850 Mbps) is listed higher than Optus's (820 Mbps); upload speeds are identical. Optus has an nbn100 plan on file with no TPG equivalent, and TPG has an nbn750 plan on file with no Optus equivalent. TPG also offers a price beat guarantee on eligible nbn® plans — check eligibility and terms directly with TPG: TPG Price Beat Guarantee.
5G & 4G Home Wireless Compared
| Tier | Optus | TPG |
|---|---|---|
| Entry | Plus Everyday Basic 4G Home Internet — $59/mth regularPromo $59 $49/mth for a limited period Unlimited data · typical speed 14/4 Mbps |
Home Wireless Broadband Plan — $59.99/mth regularPromo $59.99 $49.99/mth for a limited period Unlimited data · typical speed 14/2 Mbps |
| Mid | Plus Everyday 5G Home Internet — $69/mth regularPromo $69 $59/mth for a limited period Unlimited data · typical speed 50/11 Mbps |
5G Home Broadband Plus Plan — $59.99/mth regularPromo $59.99 $29.99/mth for a limited period Unlimited data · typical speed 50/16 Mbps |
| Fast | Plus Everyday Fast 5G Home Internet — $79/mth regularPromo $79 $69/mth for a limited period Unlimited data · typical speed 87/15 Mbps |
No plan at this tier in our database |
| Premium | Plus Entertainer Superfast 5G Home Internet — $99/mth regularPromo $99 $89/mth for a limited period Unlimited data · typical speed 230/20 Mbps |
5G Home Broadband Premium Plan — $69.99/mth regularPromo $69.99 $39.99/mth for a limited period Unlimited data · typical speed 100/18 Mbps |
At the Entry tier, Optus's regular price ($59/mth) is listed lower than TPG's ($59.99/mth), by less than $1/month. At the Mid and Premium tiers, TPG's regular price is lower than Optus's. Optus also lists a Fast tier plan; we don't have an equivalent TPG plan on file. At the Premium tier, the two plans are matched by tier label rather than by matching typical speed — Optus's typical download speed (230 Mbps) is listed considerably higher than TPG's (100 Mbps) at this tier, so this isn't a like-for-like speed comparison.
TPG Fibre (FTTB) Plans
TPG offers Fibre (FTTB) plans in our database. We don't have an equivalent Optus Fibre product on file, so these are shown on their own rather than matched against an Optus plan.
| Plan | Regular price | Typical speed | Data |
|---|---|---|---|
| FTTB100 — $74.99/mth regularPromo $74.99 $54.99/mth for a limited period | $74.99/mth | 100/25 Mbps | Unlimited |
| FTTB Max — $79.99/mth regularPromo $79.99 $59.99/mth for a limited period | $79.99/mth | 700/25 Mbps | Unlimited |
Both TPG Fibre plans included in this comparison are currently discounted from a higher regular price.
Modem, Bundling & Contract Options
Optus
- Customers who stay connected for 24+ months receive a free WiFi 6 modem with built-in 4G backup.
- Access to Optus SubHub, available to Optus customers generally rather than tied to a specific plan.
TPG
- Selected nbn plans include a WiFi 7 modem if you stay connected for 24 months.
- Bundle an nbn plan with an eligible mobile plan and save $5/mth on mobile fees.
- Price beat guarantee on eligible nbn® plans — check eligibility and terms directly with TPG: TPG Price Beat Guarantee.
- Support via self-service and phone.
- Network status page: tpg.com.au/network-status.
- Account management via the My TPG app: tpg.com.au/services/tpg-app.
Typical Speeds
Both providers report typical speeds for the busy period of 7pm–11pm, so the "typical speed" figures above are measured on a like-for-like basis between Optus and TPG. Typical speeds are subject to change and are not guaranteed.
Differences by Feature
TPG's regular price is lower than Optus's at every matched tier (nbn25, nbn50, nbn500, nbn1000).
Optus's Entry tier regular price is listed lower than TPG's, by less than $1/month. TPG's regular price is lower at the Mid and Premium tiers.
TPG offers a price beat guarantee on eligible nbn® plans. We don't have an equivalent Optus offer on file. Check eligibility and terms directly with TPG: TPG Price Beat Guarantee.
Optus offers a free WiFi 6 modem with built-in 4G backup after 24 months of continuous connection. TPG offers a WiFi 7 modem after 24 months on selected nbn plans.
TPG offers $5/mth off mobile fees when bundling an eligible mobile plan with an nbn plan. We don't have an equivalent Optus bundle discount on file.
TPG offers Fibre (FTTB) plans; we don't have an equivalent Optus product on file. Optus offers a Fast-tier 5G Home Internet plan; we don't have an equivalent TPG plan on file.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is Optus or TPG internet cheaper?
- This depends on the plan type and tier. On nbn, TPG's regular price is lower than Optus's at every matched tier included in this comparison. On 5G/Home Wireless, Optus's Entry tier regular price is listed lower than TPG's by less than $1/month, while TPG's regular price is lower at the Mid and Premium tiers.
- Do Optus or TPG plans have data limits?
- No. Every Optus and TPG plan included in this comparison is listed with unlimited data.
- Does TPG have a price beat guarantee?
- TPG offers a price beat guarantee on eligible nbn® plans. We don't have an equivalent Optus offer on file. Check eligibility and full terms directly with TPG: TPG Price Beat Guarantee.
- What modem offers do Optus and TPG have?
- Optus includes a free WiFi 6 modem with built-in 4G backup for customers who stay connected 24 months or more. TPG includes a WiFi 7 modem on selected nbn plans if you stay connected for 24 months.
- Can I bundle a mobile plan with my nbn plan?
- TPG offers $5/mth off mobile fees when bundling an eligible mobile plan with an nbn plan. We don't have an equivalent Optus mobile-bundle discount on file.
- Does either provider offer Fibre plans?
- TPG's FTTB100 and FTTB Max plans are included in this comparison. We don't have an equivalent Optus Fibre product on file.
- What is Optus SubHub?
- Optus SubHub is offered to Optus customers generally, rather than tied to a specific plan in our data. We don't have detail on what it includes beyond that, and no equivalent TPG offer on file.