Our nbn internet pricing is changing

Feature Blog Posts | MATE | 16 June 2026

Nobody likes a price increase. We know that, and we don’t take it lightly.

nbn’s wholesale costs are increasing again

Every year, nbn increases the wholesale costs they charge internet providers like us for access to the network. 2026 is no different. We don’t set these fees and we don’t get a vote on them. When nbn raises their wholesale pricing, every provider in Australia has to absorb it or pass it on.

You can read nbn’s official statement on their website.

Good news for card payments

From October 2026, the Reserve Bank of Australia is removing surcharges on debit and credit card payments across all businesses in Australia. So while this price adjustment is happening, you won’t be hit with card surcharges on top. What you see is what you pay.

We’ve tried to keep it as small as possible

We always try to absorb what we can and pass on the minimum. We’ve kept our fastest plans unchanged entirely. It also helps us keep doing what we do: investing in our network, keeping our support team local, and making sure your service stays reliable. Unlimited data, no lock-in contracts, and 7-day Aussie support. That’s not changing.

What’s changing

Plan Typical busy period speeds Best for Previous monthly price New monthly price
Crikey 25/10 25 Mbps down / 10 Mbps up 1 to 2 people, general browsing and streaming $76 $80
Ripper 50/20 49 Mbps down / 19 Mbps up Up to 3 people, HD streaming and gaming $86 $90
No Worries 100/20 97 Mbps down / 19 Mbps up Up to 5 people, 4K streaming and working from home $96 $100
You Beaut 100/40 97 Mbps down / 36 Mbps up Up to 5 people, faster uploads for video calls and cloud backups $106 $110
No Worries 500/50 485 Mbps down / 46 Mbps up 6+ people, heavy simultaneous use $96 $100
Fair Dinkum 750/50 713 Mbps down / 46 Mbps up 7+ people, power users and large file transfers $121 $125
Flamin’ Fast 1000/100 913 Mbps down / 94 Mbps up 7+ people, maximum speed for demanding households $126 No change
Scorchin’ Fast 2000/100 1831 Mbps down / 96 Mbps up 10+ people, content creators and heavy-duty use $166 No change
Scorchin’ Fast 2000/200 1831 Mbps down / 196 Mbps up 10+ people, the fastest download and upload performance available $166 No change
No Dramas Wireless (100/20) 48 Mbps down / 8 Mbps up 2+ people, browsing, email and standard streaming $86 $90
No Worries Wireless (250/20) 90 Mbps down / 8 Mbps up 3+ people, working from home and 4K streaming $96 $100
Fair Dinkum Wireless (400/40) 95 Mbps down / 10 Mbps up 4+ people, fastest Fixed Wireless speeds $121 $125
nbn Phone – VoIP N/A Add a home phone to any nbn plan $9 $12

All plans include unlimited data, no lock-in contracts, no setup fees when you use your own modem, and local Aussie support 7 days a week.

Is this a good time to review your plan?

Yes. A price change is a useful prompt to check whether your plan still makes sense. You might find you’re paying for more speed than you need, or that the gap between your current plan and the next one up is smaller than you thought.

Not sure what connection type you have or which plans are available at your address? Check your address here and we’ll show you exactly what’s available. You can also read more about nbn connection types to understand what speed tiers your property can access.

When does the new pricing kick in?

Existing customers will be notified by email before the new price takes effect. As billing cycles vary, your change date may differ from other customers.

For new customers, our updated pricing takes effect from Tuesday 16th June 2026.

What if this doesn’t work for your budget?

If the new pricing doesn’t work for you, get in touch and we’ll look at your options together.

💬 Need help? If you have questions about your plan or want to talk through your options, contact us here. We’re available 7 days a week.