Telstra and TPG both sell nbn and 5G/wireless home internet. Comparing regular ongoing pricing rather than sign-up promos, TPG lists a lower regular price than Telstra on every nbn speed tier where both providers have a matching plan in our database. TPG also offers Fibre (FTTB) plans, which Telstra doesn't have in our database, while Telstra offers nbn Fixed Wireless and Satellite Home Internet, which TPG doesn't have in our database.
- Matched nbn tiers (25/500/750/1000): among the plans included in this comparison, TPG's regular price is lower than Telstra's on every matched tier.
- nbn50 is only on file for TPG in this comparison; nbn100 is only on file for Telstra.
- 5G/wireless home internet: Telstra's plans included here list a 1000GB monthly data allowance; TPG's plans included here are listed as unlimited data.
- TPG offers Fibre (FTTB) plans; we don't have an equivalent Telstra product on file.
- Telstra offers nbn Fixed Wireless and Satellite Home Internet; we don't have equivalent TPG products on file.
- All 10 TPG plans included in this comparison are currently discounted; the regular price applies once the promo period ends.
- 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 at the same nbn speed tier, here's how the regular ongoing price and typical download/upload speed compare.
| Speed tier | Telstra | TPG |
|---|---|---|
| nbn25 | Basic nbn Plan — $89/mth Typical speed: 25/4 Mbps |
Unlimited NBN25 Broadband Plan — $79.99/mth regularPromo $79.99 $59.99/mth for a limited period Typical speed: 25/8 Mbps |
| nbn50 | No plan at this tier in our database | Unlimited NBN50 Broadband Plan — $89.99/mth regularPromo $89.99 $69.99/mth for a limited period Typical speed: 50/17 Mbps |
| nbn100 | Premium 100Mbps nbn Plan — $99/mth Typical speed: 100/17 Mbps |
No plan at this tier in our database |
| nbn500 | Premium 500Mbps nbn Plan — $99/mth Typical speed: 500/40 Mbps |
Unlimited NBN500 Broadband Plan — $94.99/mth regularPromo $94.99 $69.99/mth for a limited period Typical speed: 500/42 Mbps |
| nbn750 | Ultimate nbn Plan — $119/mth Typical speed: 750/40 Mbps |
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 | Ultrafast nbn Plan — $129/mth Typical speed: 875/80 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 every matched tier, Telstra's listed price is its regular price. The TPG figure shown as "regular" is what the plan is listed to revert to once its introductory discount ends. Among the plans included in this comparison, TPG's regular price is lower than Telstra's regular price at nbn25, nbn500, nbn750 and nbn1000. TPG also offers a price beat guarantee on eligible nbn® plans — check eligibility and terms directly with TPG: TPG Price Beat Guarantee.
5G & Wireless Home Internet Compared
| Tier | Telstra | TPG |
|---|---|---|
| Entry | Basic 5G Internet — $70/mth 1000GB data · typical speed 23/5 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 | Essential 5G Internet — $80/mth 1000GB data · typical speed 47/21 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 | No plan at this tier in our database | 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 |
| Premium | Premium 5G Internet — $95/mth 1000GB data · typical speed 632/98 Mbps |
No plan at this tier in our database |
At the entry and mid tiers, TPG's listed regular price is lower than Telstra's listed price. TPG's plans at every tier shown here are listed as unlimited data; Telstra's are listed at 1000GB.
TPG Fibre (FTTB) Plans
TPG offers Fibre (FTTB) plans in our database. We don't have an equivalent Telstra Fibre product on file, so these are shown on their own rather than matched against a Telstra 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.
Fixed Wireless & Satellite: Check With TPG Whether They Offer These
We don't have a distinct nbn Fixed Wireless product or a satellite home internet product on file for TPG — check with TPG directly to confirm whether they offer these. Telstra offers both:
| Plan | Regular price | Typical speed | Data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic nbn Fixed Wireless Plan | $89/mth | 23/3 Mbps | Unlimited |
| Premium nbn Fixed Wireless Plan | $99/mth | 183/14 Mbps | Unlimited |
| Ultimate nbn Fixed Wireless Plan | $119/mth | 298/20 Mbps | Unlimited |
| Satellite Home Internet | $125/mth | 50/10 Mbps | Unlimited |
The supplied data doesn't specify which addresses or coverage areas these plans are suited to. Check availability at your address directly with Telstra.
Modem, Bundling & Contract Options
Telstra
- Choice of internet-only, or internet bundled with a modem and/or a home phone line.
- Earn Telstra Plus reward points on eligible internet products and services.
- Support via multilingual phone/chat lines, live chat, phone, in-store, and the National Relay Service (NRS).
- Online self-service for account management and troubleshooting.
TPG
- Selected 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, phone, and the National Relay Service (NRS).
- 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 download speeds for the busy period of 7pm–11pm, so the "typical speed" figures above are measured on a like-for-like basis between Telstra and TPG. Typical evening download speeds are subject to change and are measured 7pm–11pm. Speeds are not guaranteed and may vary.
Differences by Feature
Among the plans included in this comparison, TPG's regular price is lower than Telstra's at nbn25, nbn500, nbn750 and nbn1000 — the four tiers where both providers have a plan on file.
TPG offers a price beat guarantee on eligible nbn® plans. We don't have an equivalent Telstra offer on file. Check eligibility and terms directly with TPG: TPG Price Beat Guarantee.
TPG plans included here are listed as unlimited data on every tier. Telstra's 5G Home plans included here list a 1000GB monthly data allowance.
TPG offers Fibre (FTTB) plans in our database. We don't have an equivalent Telstra product on file.
We have Telstra plans for both on file; we don't have equivalent TPG plans in our database.
Telstra offers Telstra Plus reward points and internet+phone bundling. TPG offers a WiFi 7 modem after 24 months of continuous connection and a $5/mth mobile-fee discount when bundling an nbn plan with an eligible mobile plan; we don't have an equivalent Telstra mobile-bundle discount on file.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is Telstra or TPG internet cheaper?
- This depends on the plan type. Among the plans included in this comparison, TPG's regular nbn pricing is lower than Telstra's on every matched tier (nbn25, nbn500, nbn750, nbn1000). On 5G/wireless home internet, TPG's regular prices are listed lower at the entry and mid tiers.
- Does TPG have a price beat guarantee?
- TPG offers a price beat guarantee on eligible nbn® plans. Check eligibility and full terms directly with TPG: TPG Price Beat Guarantee.
- Do TPG plans have data limits?
- All 10 TPG plans included in this comparison are listed as unlimited data.
- Does Telstra 5G Home Internet have unlimited data?
- No. Telstra's 5G Home Internet plans (Basic, Essential, Premium) included in this comparison list a 1000GB monthly data allowance rather than unlimited data; speed is capped after 1000GB is used. More information: Telstra's 5G Home Internet page.
- Can I bundle a mobile plan with my nbn plan?
- TPG lets you bundle an nbn plan with an eligible mobile plan to save $5/mth on mobile fees. We don't have an equivalent Telstra mobile-bundle discount on file.
- Does either provider offer nbn Fixed Wireless or Satellite?
- In our database, only Telstra has a dedicated satellite home internet plan and a distinct nbn Fixed Wireless range on file. This page is based on a snapshot of our plan data and may not include every plan a provider offers, so it's worth checking directly with TPG if this matters to you.
- Does TPG offer Fibre plans?
- Yes. TPG's FTTB100 and FTTB Max plans are included in this comparison. We don't have an equivalent Telstra Fibre product on file.
Telstra also sells prepaid "Upfront Data" mobile broadband plans (from $33/mth for 30GB) which aren't included in this comparison, as we don't have an equivalent TPG product on file.