There are more ways to get the internet than to go through the NBN.

Satellite, home wireless, 4G — or you could lock in one of the fastest NBN alternatives, 5G home internet.

5G home internet plans have come an exceptionally long way in recent years. And, as more providers are getting on board with the technology, the prices are only getting more competitive.

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With so many of us on the NBN, perhaps it’s time to ask yourself if a new technology type could be faster, cheaper and more reliable.

Best value 5G home internet plan

The best value 5G plan overall is a tie between iiNet and TPG. Both run on Vodafone’s 5G network and include a modem.

Both offer unlimited data at max download speeds of 50Mbps at just $49.99 per month with an introductory offer of $10 off for the first six months. Thereafter, you’ll pay $59.99 per month.

If you’re unhappy with these plans, you can cancel at any time. You’ll just need to return your modem if you leave.

Best uncapped 5G home internet plan

For those that need serious download speeds, whether it’s for gaming or working from home, an uncapped 5G home internet plan is the ideal choice. Uncapped speeds mean the plan will be as fast as the network and real-world conditions allow.

At the time of writing, the above plan by SpinTel offers the best value uncapped plan. With reported download speeds of up to 240Mbps, this is not only higher than Optus’ speeds by 30Mbps but works out cheaper by $5 over 12 months than Optus’ plan.

Other 5G plans with max 50Mbps

If you’re more interested in shopping based on speed capabilities, 5G plans with a maximum speed of 50Mbps sit on par with an NBN 50 plan. Above, we have compiled a list of various 5G home internet providers that offer plans somewhat cheaper than their NBN competition.

To compare these 5G home internet plans to its NBN speed tier equivalent, check out the NBN 50 plans below:

Other 5G plans with max 100Mbps

For households that need more than the average internet speed, the equivalent of an NBN 100 plan is a 5G plan with a max speed of 100Mbps. These sit around the $55 to $76 price point. Many NBN 100 plans cost at least $80 per month at full price.

Compare this to a selection of NBN 100 plans currently on the market:

Other 5G plans with uncapped speeds

Uncapped 5G plans are excellent for those who need a reliable internet connection or tend to download a lot of content. Either way, you’re looking at a starting price of around $75 per month.

See below to compare more uncapped plans in our database, sorted by lowest price first:

Uncapped 5G plans usually sit around the same price as an NBN 250 plan but they can actually reach faster speeds. Plus if you lock in a decent introductory offer you could end up paying less for better internet speeds.

Compare this plan to NBN 250 plans to see how much you could be saving on the same speeds:

Christie Graham is Digital Content Editor at WhistleOut, Australia’s mobile and internet comparison site.