It’s rare to get anything free these days, but some internet providers do still offer free modems when you sign up to a plan and stay connected for a set period of time.

It may seem like a sneaky tactic to stay loyal, but it beats the alternative to paying for one outright! Below we’ve rounded up the six providers worth checking out for a free modem.

But first, if you’re just after the cheapest plan from these providers, here are each of their NBN 50 plans currently on offer:

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iPrimus NBN plans with a free modem

iPrimus includes a Kaon DG2144 WiFi 6 modem with any of its new NBN plans. However, you will need to stay connected for 18 months. Otherwise, you’ll be required to pay a hardware fee equivalent to $10 multiplied by the number of months left in your term.

Current promo deal:

At the time of writing, new customers signing up to iPriumus’ Premium 100 Plan or Home Superfast NBN 250 Plan will get $15 off their bill each month for the first six months.

New customers signing up to its Home Ultrafast NBN 1000 Plan will score $20 off per month for the first six months. This offer ends September 30 2025.

Here’s a look at iPrimus’ fixed-line NBN plans:

Superloop NBN plans with a free modem

Superloop NBN plans come with a free Amazon eero 6+ router as long as you stay connected for 24 months. If you decide to leave early, you’ll have to pay $7 for each month left in your term. Unfortunately, you will also have to pay $20 for shipping.

Current promo deal:

Right now Superloop is running a promo deal where new customers will also score between $14 to $24 off per month for the first six months, depending on which NBN plan you choose.

Interested? Take a look at Superloop’s NBN plans below:

iiNet NBN plans with a free modem

iiNet customers will get a High-Speed NBN Modem with 4G Connection Backup when they sign up and stay connected for 24 months. The penalty for leaving early is a prorated fee of $8 for each month left in your two-year term. There is also a $10 delivery fee. It’s also important to note that iiNet doesn’t specify a specific modem model because the exact modem you’ll receive will depend on your NBN technology type, but all modems have WiFi 6.

Current promo deal:

If you sign up to an iiNet NBN plan now as a new customer, you will save $10 per month on NBN 12, NBN 25, NBN 50, NBN 250 and NBN 1000 plans. NBN 100 plans carry a saving of $15 per month. These savings last for the first six months of your plan. This offer ends August 12 2025.

Tempted by iiNet? Check out the provider’s selection of NBN plans below:

Optus NBN plans with a free modem

New customers can bundle an Optus second-generation Ultra WiFi modem with 4G backup and WiFi 6 with all Optus NBN plans.

If you stay connected for 24 months, then the modem is free to keep. However, if you leave before then, you’ll need to pay out a prorated hardware fee of $12.75 per month left in your two-year term.

Current promo deal:

Optus has two offers available.

All its NBN plans come with a Bundle Bonus where you’ll score $15 per month off any internet plan for 12 months when you add it to your existing eligible Optus mobile service.

Otherwise, Optus’ NBN Promo Plan, which has speeds equivalent to NBN 100, boasts $10 off per month for the first 12 months.

If you’re keen to say ‘Yes’ to Optus, here are a range of NBN plans to consider:

Telstra NBN plans with a free modem

Not only do new Telstra customers sign up to fast and reliable internet, but they also get a Telstra Smart Modem 3 with WiFi 6 and 4G backup. But be warned, if you leave within the first 24 months of your plan and don’t return your modem within 21 days Telstra will issue a hefty $200 non-return fee.

Current promo deal:

65,000 Telstra Plus points are also up for grabs if you’re a new customer signing up to a Telstra NBN 100 plan or higher by August 11 2025.

Join the Telstra network with one of the below NBN plans:

Vodafone NBN plans with a free modem

New customers signing up for a Vodafone NBN plan can choose to add on a TP-Link VX420-G2H modem with 4G backup for no upfront costs. You will need to stay connected for 24 months or pay a hardware fee of $7.50 for each month left in your two-year term.

Current promo deal:

All of Vodafone’s NBN plans currently offer a promo deal however, its NBN 1000 plan comes with two deals.

Every NBN plan comes with a speed upgrade to the next highest plan at no extra cost. This only applies when you have a mobile phone plan with Vodafone as well. Eligibility is also subject to your address technology type and line speed capability.

In addition to a speed upgrade, NBN 1000 plans also come with a discount of $20 per month for the first six months. This offer ends August 25 2025.

If Vodafone sounds like the internet provider for you, take a look at the available NBN plans below:

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