The short version

Key points

  • The FY25 NBN wholesale prices apply from 1 July 2024.
  • The fixed bundle for customers primarily using NBN for telephone calls remains $12 per month.
  • Most lower and mid-range speed tiers increase by roughly $2.22 to $2.52 per month wholesale.
  • The 250/100, 500/200 and 1000/400 products receive wholesale price reductions.
  • Wholesale prices are not the final retail prices paid by customers, as retailers also cover network, support and operating costs.

NBN wholesale prices from 1 July 2024

NBN Co has published its wholesale tariff list for financial year 2025. These are the prices retail service providers, or RSPs, pay for the relevant NBN products. The changes apply from 1 July 2024 and cover products on both the fixed and fixed wireless networks mentioned in the update.

The fixed bundle for customers who mainly use their NBN connection for telephone calls remains unchanged at $12 per month. The Home Basic 12/1 service increases by $2.45 to $26.80 per month wholesale.

The entry-level Home Basic 25/5 product increases by $2.24 to $28.20 per month. The Home Standard 50/20 tier rises by $2.52 to $52.52 per month, while Home Fast 100/20 increases by $2.22 to $57.22 per month wholesale.

Higher-speed tiers and price reductions

The Home Superfast 250/25 product increases by $2.22 to $62.22 per month wholesale. The higher-speed 1000/50 product also rises by a similar amount, reaching $72.22 per month wholesale.

There are some reductions at selected higher-speed tiers. The 250/100 product is reduced by $25 to $75 per month. The 500/200 product falls by $60 to $100 per month, and the 1000/400 product is reduced by $105 to $122.25 per month wholesale.

The changes create a relatively small wholesale price difference between some tiers. In particular, the difference between the 50/20 and 100/20 products is less than $5 per month. This may encourage RSPs to place greater emphasis on the 100 Mbps service, although the final retail pricing and availability are determined by each provider.

What customers may see on retail plans

The wholesale increase does not translate directly into retail profit for an RSP. Retail providers also need to cover backhaul, points of interconnect, network-to-network interface costs, data centre expenses, IP costs, transit and customer support. The exact margin on each account is not generally disclosed.

An example discussed in the update shows retail pricing for a provider’s plans, including a 12/1 service at $69 per month, a 25/5 service at $75, a 50/20 service at $79, and a 100 Mbps plan offered at the same introductory price. The 100 Mbps price applies for the first six months before increasing to $90 per month, according to the pricing shown in the video.

The update also notes that retail prices had already increased, in some cases by around $5 to $10 depending on the plan. Customers may therefore find that moving to a faster tier costs only a small amount more, even when their actual usage does not require the additional speed. This can make higher-speed plans appear better value, while also reducing the number of lower-cost options.

Upload speeds remain an important consideration

The 12/1 Home Basic service may suit simple browsing and standard streaming, but the update highlights that its limited upload speed can be unsuitable for video calls. Video conferencing, multiple simultaneous users and other upload-heavy activities may benefit from a plan with a faster upstream rate.

The changes also highlight the difference between download and upload performance across the NBN tiers. Some higher-speed products offer substantially better upload rates, but the availability of those products depends on the connection type and the customer’s address.

TechManPat’s conclusion

I think the pricing changes push many customers towards faster plans because the gap between 50 Mbps and 100 Mbps is so small, while people who need a genuinely low-cost connection may have fewer attractive choices. I also think the reductions on the higher-speed products are a positive sign, although the overall retail price still depends on the RSP and its operating costs.
Source note

This knowledge-centre summary is based on the linked TechManPat video and reflects the information available when it was published. Check current pricing, availability and policies before acting.