Optus is the 3rd largest telco in Australia and offers mobile, ADSL internet and cable TV (HFC) service. Optus mostly owns and operates it’s own network infrastructure whilst providing services into the NBN too. Other wholesale 4G Mobile and are the largest satellite wholesaler in Australia.
Overall Rating
5
Optus Plans(19) Contact Support
Connection Type
NBN Tier 1
Modem Type
Wireless Modem
Speed Limit
12 MBPS
Data Limit
Unlimited
Minimum total cost
$1920 over 24 months
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- Speed of up to 12/1 Mbps
- 24-month contract at $0 Upfront cost
- Bring your own Optus-approved modem
- New Optus customers get modem at $0
- Also available as month-to-month plan
- Month-to-month startup fee of $200
Connection Type
NBN Tier 1
Modem Type
Wireless Modem
Speed Limit
12 MBPS
Data Limit
Unlimited
Minimum total cost
$1920 over 24 months
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- 24-month contract
- No month-to-month option
- $0 startup fee
- Speed of up to 12/1 Mbps
- Speed packs available
Connection Type
Cable
Modem Type
Wireless Modem
Speed Limit
12 MBPS
Data Limit
Unlimited
Minimum total cost
$1920 over 24 months
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- No month-to-month contract option
- 24-month contract
- Start-up fee of $125 for Cable or Optus Direct
Connection Type
ADSL2+
Modem Type
Wireless Modem
Speed Limit
24 MBPS
Data Limit
Unlimited
Minimum total cost
$2045 over 24 months
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- 24-month contract
- Month-to-month option not available
- Bring your own compatible telephone handset
- Bring your own Optus-approved modem
- New customers get modem at $0
- Start-up fee of $125
- Unlimited calls to local fixed lines
Connection Type
Mobile Broadband
Modem Type
Huawei E5186 WiFi Modem
Speed Limit
100 MBPS
Data Limit
200GB
Minimum total cost
$1920 over 24 months
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- Speed in 2300 MHz areas: Up to 12/1 Mbps
- Speed in other areas: Up to 5/1 Mbps
- Modem cost of $0 for 24-month plan
- On month-to-month plan, modem cost is $240
- On 12-month plan, modem cost of $10 per month
Connection Type
NBN Tier 5
Modem Type
Wireless Modem
Speed Limit
100 MBPS
Data Limit
Unlimited
Minimum total cost
$3360 over 24 months
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- No month-to-month contract
- Only 24-month contract
- No Startup fee
- Telephone and broadband
- Includes Yes TV by Fetch Connect and Entertainment Pack with 35+ premium channels
- Optus Sport Included
- New customers get set-top box and adaptor
- Deal:Get $240 credit on your first bill for New customers only
- New customers get modem at no cost
- Existing customers can bring their own approved device
Connection Type
NBN Tier 3
Modem Type
Wireless Modem
Speed Limit
25 MBPS
Data Limit
Unlimited
Minimum total cost
$2640 over 24 months
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- Only 24-month contract available
- Get $240 credit on your first bill if you are taking out a new service
- Includes Yes TV by Fetch- Connect Pack Included
- New customers get modem and set-top box
Connection Type
NBN Tier 3
Modem Type
Wireless Modem
Speed Limit
25 MBPS
Data Limit
Unlimited
Minimum total cost
$2400 over 24 months
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- Only 24-month contract available
- Valid ABN or ACN is required
- No startup fee
- New customers get Wi-Fi modem without any cost
- Unlimited standard international calls to 25 fixed line and 7 mobile destinations
- Optus Sport subscription is included at no extra cost
Connection Type
Cable
Modem Type
Wireless Modem
Speed Limit
30 MBPS
Data Limit
Unlimited
Minimum total cost
$2045 over 24 months
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- Start-up fee: $125(DEAL: GET START-UP FEE WAIVED IF YOU ARE BUYING A NEW SERVICE)
- Requires a valid ABN/ACN
- Basic Download speed of 30 Mbps/Upload speed of 2 Mbps(Upgrade to Max 100 Mbps/2Mbps for another $30 making monthly fee of $110)
- Unlimited data
- Unlimited standard local calls
