I've been reviewing NBN plans for a year now and these 5 have my approval

It's been just over 6 weeks — or rather, 59 whole days — since NBN Co introduced its latest pricing changes , and it's not the first time we've reported on it , either. Since July 2, NBN providers have hiked their prices, passing on extra, unnecessary costs to consumers — but there's no better time than the present to save big on your next internet bill. I spend the majority of my time looking for the best NBN plans that'll give you the most bang for your hard-earned buck — and following the price hikes, these 5 providers have gotten quite aggressive with their plan pricing.

Budget-friendly, value-packed providers — Buddy Telco , Flip, Mate, Tangerine and SpinTel — have some stellar NBN bargains on offer right now, with plans starting from AU$50p/m. I've gathered the best value plans from these providers below, with speeds starting from 50Mbps to 250Mbps. (If you're in the market for faster speeds for less, you can check out our cheap NBN plans here.



) That said, there are cheaper options from these providers, of course, but for the sake of this roundup, I've hand-selected plans that stack up ultra-competitively against others in the chosen speed tier. Such factors include comparison to average monthly spend, fast download speeds, and attractive introductory outlays. But enough waffling on — here are 5 of the best value, budget-friendly NBN plans you can nab right now.

5 Best Value NBN Plans If you're keen to check out more of the most affordable NBN plans right now, you can view them in the widget below:.