KEY POINTS
- Currently, AGL, Dodo, Origin, Kogan, 1st Energy and Sumo are offering bundled energy and internet plans.
- Bundled plans typically offer modest savings over buying individual internet and energy plans — this trend may change in the future.
- Discounts vary depending on the type of internet plan or SIM-only plan bundled with your electricity or gas plan.
On this page:
- Bundling energy with internet or phone plans
- AGL energy and internet plans
- Origin energy and internet plans
- Dodo energy and internet plans
- Kogan energy and internet plans
- Sumo energy and internet plans
- 1st Energy energy and internet plans
- Is it cheaper to bundle your utilities or purchase standalone plans?
- What are the benefits of electricity, gas and internet bundles?
- What should I look out for when considering an electricity, gas and internet bundle?
Bundling energy with internet or phone plans
There are currently a handful of providers in Australia offering electricity and gas, as well as internet services or phone plans:
- AGL
- Dodo
- Kogan Energy
- Origin
- 1st Energy
- Sumo.
Note: EnergyAustralia has previously offered NBN plans in addition to its electricity and natural gas plans. According to its website, however, these plans are currently unavailable to new customers.
AGL energy and internet plans
AGL energy customers are eligible for a monthly bundled discount on AGL’s mobile phone or AGL broadband plans.
The value, duration and eligibility for the bundled discount vary depending on the type of mobile phone or broadband plan you sign up for, ranging from $10 per month for SIM-only mobile, to $15 per month for home internet.
AGL has five unlimited data NBN options: Basic (NBN 25), Standard (NBN 50), Fast (NBN 100), Superfast (NBN 250) and Ultrafast (NBN 1000), all of which offer no lock-in contracts or setup fees. As for AGL’s mobile phone plans, these are SIM-only products, also coming with no lock-in contracts.
AGL electricity prices
Here are the AGL Energy plans on our database for NSW. These are products from a referral partner†. These costs are based on the Ausgrid network in Sydney but prices may vary depending on your circumstances. This comparison assumes general energy usage of 3,900kWh/year for a residential customer on a single rate tariff. Please use our comparison tool for a specific comparison in your area. Our database may not cover all deals in your area. As always, check all details of any plan directly with the retailer before making a purchase decision.
Here are the AGL Energy plans on our database for Victoria. These are products from a referral partner†. These costs are based on the Citipower network in Melbourne but prices may vary depending on your circumstances. This comparison assumes general energy usage of 4,000kWh/year for a residential customer on a single rate tariff. Please use our comparison tool for a specific comparison in your area. Our database may not cover all deals in your area. As always, check all details of any plan directly with the retailer before making a purchase decision.
Here are the AGL Energy plans on our database for SE QLD. These are products from a referral partner†. These costs are based on the Energex energy network in Brisbane but prices may vary depending on your circumstances. This comparison assumes general energy usage of 4,600kWh/year for a residential customer on a single rate tariff. Please use our comparison tool for a specific comparison in your area. Our database may not cover all deals in your area. As always, check all details of any plan directly with the retailer before making a purchase decision.
Here are the AGL Energy plans on our database for South Australia. These are products from a referral partner†. These costs are based on the SA Power network in Adelaide but prices may vary depending on your circumstances. This comparison assumes general energy usage of 4,000kWh/year for a residential customer on a single rate tariff. Please use our comparison tool for a specific comparison in your area. Our database may not cover all deals in your area. As always, check all details of any plan directly with the retailer before making a purchase decision.
Origin energy and internet plans
Please note: Origin does not currently offer SIM-only plans
Origin’s NBN and Opticomm home internet products all come with $10 off a month when bundled with an eligible electricity, natural gas, hot water or LPG plan.
Origin Energy has recently ventured into the internet space, offering a range of NBN plans: NBN 25, NBN 50, NBN 100, NBN 250 and NBN 1000.
All Origin NBN plans include unlimited data and a no lock-in contract.
Origin also offers Opticomm broadband plans (both standard and faster options) to eligible customers wanting an NBN alternative. These also include unlimited data and no lock-in contract.
Origin electricity prices
Origin Energy Prices NSW
Here are the Origin Energy plans on our database for NSW. These are products from a referral partner†. These costs are based on the Ausgrid network in Sydney but prices may vary depending on your circumstances. This comparison assumes general energy usage of 3900kWh/year for a residential customer on a single rate tariff. Please use our comparison tool for a specific comparison in your area. Our database may not cover all deals in your area. As always, check all details of any plan directly with the retailer before making a purchase decision.
Origin Energy Prices VIC
Here are the Origin Energy plans on our database for Victoria. These are products from a referral partner†. These costs are based on the Citipower network in Melbourne but prices may vary depending on your circumstances. This comparison assumes general energy usage of 4000kWh/year for a residential customer on a single rate tariff. Please use our comparison tool for a specific comparison in your area. Our database may not cover all deals in your area. As always, check all details of any plan directly with the retailer before making a purchase decision.
Origin Energy Prices QLD
Here are the Origin Energy plans on our database for SE QLD. These are products from a referral partner†. These costs are based on the Energex network in Brisbane but prices may vary depending on your circumstances. This comparison assumes general energy usage of 4600kWh/year for a residential customer on a single rate tariff. Please use our comparison tool for a specific comparison in your area. Our database may not cover all deals in your area. As always, check all details of any plan directly with the retailer before making a purchase decision.
Origin Energy Prices SA
Here are the Origin Energy plans on our database for South Australia. These are products from a referral partner†. These costs are based on the SA Power network in Adelaide but prices may vary depending on your circumstances. This comparison assumes general energy usage of 4000kWh/year for a residential customer on a single rate tariff. Please use our comparison tool for a specific comparison in your area. Our database may not cover all deals in your area. As always, check all details of any plan directly with the retailer before making a purchase decision.
Dodo energy and internet plans
Customers looking to bundle their NBN internet with their Dodo electricity and gas plans can enjoy the following discounts:
- Up to $10 off per month for customers in NSW and Victoria
- Up to $5 off per month for customers in QLD.
Dodo is a well-known cheap internet provider, with unlimited data on the NBN starting from under $65 per month.
It’s also a popular contender in the SIM-only space, offering four plans with data allowances up to 60GB/month.
More recently, Dodo has joined the electricity and gas space, offering competitive rates in Victoria, New South Wales, South East Queensland and South Australia.
Dodo electricity prices
Here are the Dodo plans on our database for NSW. These are products from a referral partner†. These costs are based on the Ausgrid network in Sydney but prices may vary depending on your circumstances. This comparison assumes general energy usage of 3900kWh/year for a residential customer on a single rate tariff. Please use our comparison tool for a specific comparison in your area. Our database may not cover all deals in your area. As always, check all details of any plan directly with the retailer before making a purchase decision.
Here are the Dodo plans on our database for Victoria. These are products from a referral partner†. These costs are based on the Citipower network in Melbourne but prices may vary depending on your circumstances. This comparison assumes general energy usage of 4000kWh/year for a residential customer on a single rate tariff. Please use our comparison tool for a specific comparison in your area. Our database may not cover all deals in your area. As always, check all details of any plan directly with the retailer before making a purchase decision.
Here are the Dodo plans on our database for SE QLD. These are products from a referral partner†. These costs are based on the Energex network in Brisbane but prices may vary depending on your circumstances. This comparison assumes general energy usage of 4600kWh/year for a residential customer on a single rate tariff. Please use our comparison tool for a specific comparison in your area. Our database may not cover all deals in your area. As always, check all details of any plan directly with the retailer before making a purchase decision.
Here are the Dodo plans on our database for SA. These are products from a referral partner†. These costs are based on the SA Power network in Adelaide but prices may vary depending on your circumstances. This comparison assumes general energy usage of 4000kWh/year for a residential customer on a single rate tariff. Please use our comparison tool for a specific comparison in your area. Our database may not cover all deals in your area. As always, check all details of any plan directly with the retailer before making a purchase decision.
Compare cheap electricity plans
Here are some of the cheapest published deals from the retailers on our database that include a link to the retailer’s website for further details. These are products from referral partners†. These costs are based on the Ausgrid network in Sydney but prices may vary depending on your circumstances. This comparison assumes general energy usage of 3900kWh/year for a residential customer on a single rate tariff. Please use our comparison tool for a specific comparison in your area. Our database may not cover all deals in your area. As always, check all details of any plan directly with the retailer before making a purchase decision.
Here are some of the cheapest published deals from the retailers on our database that include a link to the retailer’s website for further details. These are products from referral partners†. These costs are based on the Citipower network in Melbourne but prices may vary depending on your circumstances. This comparison assumes general energy usage of 4000kWh/year for a residential customer on a single rate tariff. Please use our comparison tool for a specific comparison in your area. Our database may not cover all deals in your area. As always, check all details of any plan directly with the retailer before making a purchase decision.
Here are some of the cheapest published deals from the retailers on our database that include a link to the retailer’s website for further details. These are products from referral partners†. These costs are based on the Energex network in Brisbane but prices may vary depending on your circumstances. This comparison assumes general energy usage of 4600kWh/year for a residential customer on a single rate tariff. Please use our comparison tool for a specific comparison in your area. Our database may not cover all deals in your area. As always, check all details of any plan directly with the retailer before making a purchase decision.
Here are some of the cheapest published deals from the retailers on our database that include a link to the retailer’s website for further details. These are products from referral partners†. These costs are based on the SA Power network in Adelaide but prices may vary depending on your circumstances. This comparison assumes general energy usage of 4000kWh/year for a residential customer on a single rate tariff. Please use our comparison tool for a specific comparison in your area. Our database may not cover all deals in your area. As always, check all details of any plan directly with the retailer before making a purchase decision.
Kogan energy and internet plans
Customers on Kogan Internet and Kogan Energy plans simultaneously can receive a $50 energy credit every year for up to three years. However, if one of those plans is discontinued within this period, the discount will no longer be applicable.
Kogan offers customers NBN plans and SIM-only mobile phone plans. Under the Kogan Energy name, it sells electricity in NSW, VIC, SEQ, SA, and natural gas in NSW and VIC.
Kogan electricity prices
Here are the Kogan Energy plans on our database for NSW. These are products from a referral partner†. These costs are based on the Ausgrid network in Sydney but prices may vary depending on your circumstances. This comparison assumes general energy usage of 3900kWh/year for a residential customer on a single rate tariff. Please use our comparison tool for a specific comparison in your area. Our database may not cover all deals in your area. As always, check all details of any plan directly with the retailer before making a purchase decision.
Here are the Kogan Energy plans on our database for Victoria. These are products from a referral partner†. These costs are based on the Citipower network in Melbourne but prices may vary depending on your circumstances. This comparison assumes general energy usage of 4000kWh/year for a residential customer on a single rate tariff. Please use our comparison tool for a specific comparison in your area. Our database may not cover all deals in your area. As always, check all details of any plan directly with the retailer before making a purchase decision.
Here are the Kogan Energy plans on our database for SEQ. These are products from a referral partner†. These costs are based on the Energex energy network in Brisbane but prices may vary depending on your circumstances. This comparison assumes general energy usage of 4600kWh/year for a residential customer on a single rate tariff. Please use our comparison tool for a specific comparison in your area. Our database may not cover all deals in your area. As always, check all details of any plan directly with the retailer before making a purchase decision.
Here are the Kogan Energy plans on our database for South Australia. These are products from a referral partner†. These costs are based on the SA Power network in Adelaide but prices may vary depending on your circumstances. This comparison assumes general energy usage of 4000kWh/year for a residential customer on a single rate tariff. Please use our comparison tool for a specific comparison in your area. Our database may not cover all deals in your area. As always, check all details of any plan directly with the retailer before making a purchase decision.
Sumo energy and internet plans
Please note: Sumo does not currently offer SIM-only plans
Sumo is currently offering a bundled monthly electricity, gas and internet discount of up to $15 to customers who are:
- Signed up for an NBN plan for a 12 or 24-month contract
- Signed up for an electricity and/or gas plan.
Currently, Sumo provides electricity in NSW, VIC, SEQ and SA. As for NBN plans, Sumo provides unlimited data across three-speed tiers – NBN 25, 50 and 100.
Sumo Electricity prices
Here are the Sumo plans on our database for NSW. These costs are based on the Ausgrid network in Sydney but prices may vary depending on your circumstances. This comparison assumes general energy usage of 3900kWh/year for a residential customer on a single rate tariff. Please use our comparison tool for a specific comparison in your area. Our database may not cover all deals in your area. As always, check all details of any plan directly with the retailer before making a purchase decision.
Here are the Sumo plans on our database for VIC. These costs are based on the Citipower network in Melbourne but prices may vary depending on your circumstances. This comparison assumes general energy usage of 4000kWh/year for a residential customer on a single rate tariff. Please use our comparison tool for a specific comparison in your area. Our database may not cover all deals in your area. As always, check all details of any plan directly with the retailer before making a purchase decision.
Here are the Sumo plans on our database for QLD. These costs are based on the Energex network in Brisbane but prices may vary depending on your circumstances. This comparison assumes general energy usage of 4600kWh/year for a residential customer on a single rate tariff. Please use our comparison tool for a specific comparison in your area. Our database may not cover all deals in your area. As always, check all details of any plan directly with the retailer before making a purchase decision.
Here are the Sumo plans on our database for South Australia. These costs are based on the SA Power network in Adelaide but prices may vary depending on your circumstances. This comparison assumes general energy usage of 4000kWh/year for a residential customer on a single rate tariff. Please use our comparison tool for a specific comparison in your area. Our database may not cover all deals in your area. As always, check all details of any plan directly with the retailer before making a purchase decision.
1st Energy energy and internet plans
Ist Energy offers electricity plans in NSW, Vic, SA and south-east QLD, as well as gas in VIC.
Customers can also sign on for 1st Energy NBN plans, with NBN 25, NBN 50 and NBN 100 speeds available. All internet plans are contract free and include unlimited data.
1st Energy offers an ongoing NBN monthly discount to customers who also have an eligible energy plan.
1st Energy electricity prices
Here are the 1st Energy plans on our database for NSW. These are products from a referral partner†. These costs are based on the Ausgrid network in Sydney but prices may vary depending on your circumstances. This comparison assumes general energy usage of 3900kWh/year for a residential customer on a single rate tariff. Please use our comparison tool for a specific comparison in your area. Our database may not cover all deals in your area. As always, check all details of any plan directly with the retailer before making a purchase decision.
Here are the 1st Energy plans on our database for Victoria. These are products from a referral partner†. These costs are based on the Citipower network in Melbourne but prices may vary depending on your circumstances. This comparison assumes general energy usage of 4000kWh/year for a residential customer on a single rate tariff. Please use our comparison tool for a specific comparison in your area. Our database may not cover all deals in your area. As always, check all details of any plan directly with the retailer before making a purchase decision.
Here are the 1st Energy plans on our database for SE QLD. These are products from a referral partner†. These costs are based on the Energex network in Brisbane but prices may vary depending on your circumstances. This comparison assumes general energy usage of 4600kWh/year for a residential customer on a single rate tariff. Please use our comparison tool for a specific comparison in your area. Our database may not cover all deals in your area. As always, check all details of any plan directly with the retailer before making a purchase decision.
Here are the 1st Energy plans on our database for South Australia. These are products from a referral partner†. These costs are based on the SA Power network in Adelaide but prices may vary depending on your circumstances. This comparison assumes general energy usage of 4000kWh/year for a residential customer on a single rate tariff. Please use our comparison tool for a specific comparison in your area. Our database may not cover all deals in your area. As always, check all details of any plan directly with the retailer before making a purchase decision.
Here are the cheapest published deals from 1st Energy currently on our database for Tasmania. These are products from a referral partner†. These costs are based on a household with an annual electricity usage of 2,947kWh/year for a residential customer on a single rate tariff at a selected postcode in Tasmania, but prices will vary depending on your circumstances. We show one product per retailer, listed in order of price. Use our comparison tool above for a specific comparison in your area. This table includes featured products from a referral partner. Our database may not cover all deals available in your area, and please check retailer websites for up to date information.
Is it cheaper to bundle your utilities or purchase stand-alone plans?
Bundling your utilities may be cheaper if the bundled discount saves you more than buying an internet and energy plan separately. However, the incentives currently offered appear underwhelming.
Moreover, the majority of energy plans on the market are variable, with usage and supply rates that are subject to change.
If you’re currently on a bundled energy and internet plan, there is a possibility that new energy plans with more competitive rates will emerge. Switching over may require you to forfeit your bundled discount.
If the potential savings from switching to a cheaper energy plan surpass the dollar value of the bundled discount, it may be worth making the leap rather than staying on a bundle deal.
To give you a better idea of how individual internet plans are priced, here are some of the cheapest NBN plans (from our database) across Australia.
Compare cheap internet plans
Unlimited NBN 100 Plans
The following table shows a selection of published unlimited NBN 100 plans on Canstar Blue’s database, listed in order of standard monthly cost, from the lowest to highest, and then by alphabetical order of provider. Use our comparison tool above to see plans from a range of other providers. This is a selection of products with links to referral partners.
Unlimited NBN 50 Plans
The following table shows a selection of published unlimited NBN 50 plans on Canstar Blue’s database, listed in order of standard monthly cost, from lowest to highest, and then by alphabetical order of provider. Use our comparison tool above to see plans from a range of other providers. This is a selection of products with links to referral partners.
Unlimited NBN 25 Plans
The following table shows a selection of published unlimited NBN 25 plans on Canstar Blue’s database, listed in order of standard monthly cost, from the lowest to highest, and then by alphabetical order of provider. Use our comparison tool above to see plans from a range of other providers. This is a selection of products with links to referral partners.
Unlimited NBN 12 Plans
The following table shows a selection of published unlimited NBN 12 plans on Canstar Blue’s database, listed in order of standard monthly cost, from the lowest to highest, and then by alphabetical order of provider. Use our comparison tool above to see plans from a range of other providers. This is a selection of products with links to referral partners.
What are the benefits of electricity, gas and internet bundles?
Potential savings aside, there are other benefits to bundling your electricity, gas and internet that may appeal to you:
- Ease of communications: Having to only interact with one provider for both internet and energy saves you both time and energy.
- Convenient billing: Managing most of your utility bills under one provider simplifies the payment process significantly.
- Moving: If you are a renter, informing one provider of the change in address beats separately notifying two or more retailers, taking some stress out of the moving process.
What should I look out for when considering an electricity, gas and internet bundle?
Here are some things to consider before signing up for a bundle of utilities:
- Usage: Assess your energy consumption and habits (with a smart meter or an electricity usage monitor) and minimum internet speed requirements before choosing or building your ideal bundle.
- Discounts: Carefully study the bundled discounts’ —some of them may expire or shrink after an advertised period (e.g. six months).
- Hidden fees: Slowly review your bundled deal’s fine print. There may be hidden fees (eg. disconnection fees or charges) that you should be aware of.
- Contract terms: Check if the bundled electricity and internet plan has a fixed-term contract, which may be mandatory to be eligible for the bundled discount.
- Provider ratings: It’s important to assess a retailer’s reputation, reliability and level of customer service before committing to a bundle.
- Shop around: Don’t fall into the trap of assuming that a bundled discount automatically equates to the cheapest deal — it’s crucial to compare all your options, be it for electricity, gas, internet or mobile plans, before making a final decision.
Companies offering both energy and telco plans may be a tempting proposition but consider if they are the right option for you.
Original reporting by Jared Mullane
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