How much does business internet cost in Australia?
Short answer: Business NBN typically costs $70–$150 per month, while dedicated dark fibre starts in the several-hundred-dollar range because the bandwidth is guaranteed and unshared. WiseCloud's Business NBN is $94.95 ex GST/mo and dark fibre is $489.95 ex GST/mo. Here's what drives the difference.
Quick answer: Business NBN (shared, best-effort speed) costs roughly $70–$150/month. Dedicated dark fibre (unshared, guaranteed speed) starts from several hundred dollars a month. WiseCloud charges $94.95 ex GST for Business NBN and $489.95 ex GST for guaranteed 1 Gbps dark fibre.
Why business internet costs more than home internet
Business internet plans usually cost more than equivalent-speed home plans because they add things residential plans don't: a static IP address, business-grade priority support, and — for dedicated connections — a service level agreement (SLA) guaranteeing uptime and speed rather than "best effort".
Business NBN vs dark fibre: what you're actually paying for
- Business NBN — runs over the same shared NBN network as residential connections, but with a business-grade service tier, static IP and priority support. Good value for most offices; speed can vary at peak times because the network is shared.
- Dark fibre — a fibre-optic line dedicated entirely to your business, not shared with any other premises. You get a guaranteed, symmetrical (equal upload and download) speed backed by an enterprise SLA. It costs more because the carrier isn't reselling the same capacity to multiple customers.
What WiseCloud charges
WiseCloud's business internet plans:
- Business NBN — $94.95 ex GST/mo: speeds up to 100 Mbps, static IP included, business-grade priority support.
- Dark Fibre — $489.95 ex GST/mo: guaranteed 1 Gbps symmetrical, dedicated (not shared) connection, enterprise SLA.
- Tailored Link — custom pricing: multi-site or point-to-point links, redundancy and failover, dedicated account management.
See the full GST-inclusive figures in our pricing including GST guide.
How to choose between them
- If your team mostly uses cloud apps, email and video calls, Business NBN is usually enough.
- If you run data-heavy operations, host your own servers, or simply can't tolerate variable speed, dark fibre's guaranteed bandwidth is worth the extra cost.
- If you have multiple sites or need failover redundancy, ask about a Tailored Link.
Business internet cost — quick answers
How much does business NBN cost per month in Australia?
Business NBN plans in Australia commonly range from about $70 to $150 per month depending on speed tier, static IP inclusion and SLA. WiseCloud’s Business NBN is $94.95 ex GST per month for speeds up to 100 Mbps, with a static IP included.
How much does dark fibre cost?
Dedicated business dark fibre typically costs several hundred dollars per month upward, reflecting the guaranteed, unshared bandwidth. WiseCloud’s dark fibre is $489.95 ex GST per month for a guaranteed 1 Gbps symmetrical connection.
Is Business NBN or dark fibre cheaper?
Business NBN is the cheaper option and suits most small-to-medium offices. Dark fibre costs more because the connection is dedicated and unshared with guaranteed speed — it suits data-heavy or mission-critical operations where NBN’s best-effort speed isn’t good enough.
Does business internet pricing include a static IP?
It varies by provider. WiseCloud’s Business NBN plan includes a static IP as standard, which is important for remote access, VPNs, CCTV and hosted services.
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