Origin internet plans and prices

As a household name when it comes to energy plans, Origin has expanded to include a range of home internet plans in more recent years. Origin joins the growing list of companies branching out to offer both internet and energy plans, and like some of its competitors, even offers discounts for bundling.

So, what do Origin’s internet plans look like? Below you’ll find a review and comparison of Origin’s internet plans to give you an idea of what you can expect from this big-name provider.

Origin internet plans

Origin offers a fairly simple approach to its internet plans, with NBN and fibre connections available. If you’re an NBN customer, Origin offers five speed tiers depending on your connection type — NBN 25, NBN 50, NBN 100, NBN 500, NBN 750 and NBN 1000. All plans include unlimited data, and are offered month-to-month with no lock-in contract.

The below table features selected published Origin NBN plans from Canstar Blue’s database, listed in order of cost from lowest to highest. Use our comparison tool to see plans from a wider range of providers. These are products with links to a referral partner.

What does Origin offer?

Origin NBN coverage

Like other NBN providers, availability of Origin NBN in your area is dependent on the nationwide NBN. While the network rollout was officially completed in 2021, there are still areas waiting to be connected.

For Origin’s NBN coverage, you can enter your address on the company’s website to check what internet connection you have available to your home, or check on the NBN Co website for availability or expected time frame for your home to be connected.

Origin internet features and bonuses

Perhaps the biggest advantage to choosing Origin for your internet plan is the potential savings if you also happen to have an Origin Energy plan. If you have an electricity, natural gas or hot-water account with Origin, you’ll receive a monthly discount on your NBN or fibre broadband plan. This discount will appear as credit against the monthly fee.

In addition to the savings from bundling your energy and internet plans, Origin also offers the following:

• Modems: Origin does offer an optional modem for $0 (excluding the $20 delivery fee) if you don’t plan to BYO hardware, however you’ll need to stay connected for 24 months or pay off the remaining modem fees.
• Home phone: You can add a premium VoIP home phone plan with unlimited local, standard national and Australian mobile calls to any Origin NBN plan for an additional cost per month. Customers can also opt for a standard VoIP plan on a pay-as-you-go basis.

While Origin doesn’t offer any entertainment bundles, you will get straightforward choices with its unlimited data options, all at a decent price point. No contract plans also offer flexibility, and the option to cancel or switch plans at any time without penalty.

Origin NBN plans

Origin offers a range of NBN plans starting with NBN 25 speeds and going up to NBN 1000 speeds. Plans include unlimited data and the option to either BYO modem or add a modem on to your plan. You can get a discount on your plan fees each month when bundling with an Origin energy service.

Origin fibre internet plans

As an alternative to NBN, Origin offers a selection of plans on the OptiComm Fibre network. Access to these plans is subject to availability of this network in your area, so you’ll need to check your address to find if you’ll have access.

Similar to NBN, these plans are available on speed tiers 25, 50, 100, 250 and 1000, however you might experience different average speeds. All plans include unlimited data and optional premium home phone service for an additional cost per month.

Origin customer service and support

Need help with your Origin internet service? There are a few contact options to choose from:

• Chat online (Mon-Fri, 7am-7pm, Sat 8am-5pm)
• Facebook message (Mon-Fri 7am-9pm, Sat 9am-5pm)
• Email
• Call 1300 980 711 (support hours Mon-Sun 8am-12am AEDT)

There are also numbers for broadband sales, along with other customer service and help options for payment services,  outages, moving house, your account and more.

How does Origin compare to other internet providers?

While Origin’s plans might not be the cheapest around, there is definite convenience (and some savings) if you also have an energy plan with Origin. There are other internet providers which also offer energy plans and discounts for bundling. Some similar providers include:

• AGL
• Dodo
• Kogan
• Telstra
• iiNet
• TPG

Does Origin have the right internet plan for me?

Origin offers a comprehensive selection of internet plans, across NBN and fibre networks. The biggest draw for customers will most likely be in the convenience of bundling with an energy plan, considering Origin is one of the biggest names in the energy space. While its plans aren’t the cheapest around, they’re also not the most expensive, sitting somewhere in the middle.

With unlimited data as standard and the option to add on a reasonably-priced modem, as well as the option to add on home phone call packs, Origin offers decent flexibility and no lock-in contracts. If you’re an NBN customer, you’ll have up to five tiers to choose from. Also, there aren’t many internet providers offering NBN 25 speed plans, so it’s good news if you’re looking for more plans to compare on more affordable speed tiers. All in all, Origin offers reasonable value for money, and a decent saving if you’re also an energy customer. As always, it’s best to compare internet plans before signing up, to give you a good idea on the best internet plan for your needs and price range.

About the author of this page

This page was written and is regularly updated by Canstar Blue’s Telco Senior Specialist, Emma Bradstock. An expert in all things phone, internet, gaming and streaming, Emma helps to make complicated subjects easier for readers to understand, as well as covering the latest news and reviews across the telco industry. She’s passionate about helping consumers make better-informed telco choices and highlighting the next best deals.

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