In my ongoing mission to save as much money on internet as possible, I just found the new cheapest NBN 500 provider for a full year

I don't think twice before spending AU$70 on a Steam sale or on two delivered gourmet pizzas, but it annoys me that I have to pay for utilities. Internet should be free anyway (how else can corporations extract our lucrative private data?). But right now I have to pay for it, and it's my mission is to pay as little as possible.

Since my six-month introductory offer with Spintel has drawn to a close (admittedly months ago—I'm getting lazy), I've been shopping around again. This time I'm just looking for the absolute cheapest—prestige of the brand be damned—and one I can set and forget for a while.

And, well, here's what I found:

Kogan Internet Gold Plus | 500Mbps | AU$71.90p/m (first 12 months, then AU$85.90p/m)

Currently the very cheapest NBN 500 plan in Australia if you're looking to hold on to your plan for a whole year. While some providers offer cheaper introductory rates, if you take in the full 12 months, Kogan currently offers the best value. If you're sick of hopping around for the cheapest deal, this is a way to exit the rat race for a full year. Phew.

• AU$71.90 minimum cost
• AU$862.80 first year cost

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That's a damn, damn good price for a full year of NBN 500.

Let's just say you're shopping around and notice that Origin is offering NBN 500 for AU$53.50 a month. It seems good on the surface, but that's a six-month introductory offer, after which time the price rises to AU$107, resulting in a yearly total of AU$963.

Sure, you can use Origin for six months, for example, and move on. If you have the dedication to do, I highly recommend you do. But I've found myself far less inclined to hop around than I had hoped, making Kogan's deal damn fine for me.

Here's how Kogan compares with other providers on the cheaper end of the spectrum:

As always, NBN 500 requires a FTTP or HFC connection. If you're still on FTTN, check your upgrade eligibility on the NBN website.