KEY POINTS
- Major telcos such as Optus, Telstra and Vodafone, offer bundled streaming with phone and internet plans for convenience and savings.
- Telcos offer a wide variety of bundling options, whether that’s as subscription bundling or with a set top box.
- Bundling can save money, but it’s important to compare standalone plans to ensure you’re getting value for money.
What if there was a way to bundle your streaming services together, and avoid having to say goodbye to any of your favourite characters? In what seems to be a growing trend, telco providers like Telstra, Optus and Vodafone now offer customers the option to bundle selected streaming services to phone and NBN plans. This essentially means you can combine certain subscriptions together into one bill, saving time, effort and sometimes even money.
So what is the best way to bundle streaming services? And is it really cheaper?
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Are streaming bundles available in Australia?
With dozens of movie, TV and music streaming services on offer in Australia, most of us are now subscribed to at least one platform. But if you’re a multi-service user, the costs can add up quickly.
However, there are ways to cut costs on streaming – either by bundling multiple services on one platform and scoring a discount, or taking advantage of free or discounted subscriptions offered on other services, particularly phone and internet. Australia’s biggest telcos all offer competing streaming bundles and offers, which we’ve compiled below.
What streaming services are available in Australia?
Here are the largest and most popular streaming services currently available in Australia:
- Netflix is a household name around the world and has plans starting from $7.99 a month.
- Stan is a home-grown streaming service that starts from $12 a month.
- BINGE is owned by Foxtel and its plans start from $10 per month.
- Disney+ has all the classics that we all know and love and starts at $13.99 per month.
- Apple TV+ is Apple’s answer to the massive streaming service growth and starts from $12.99.
- Amazon Prime is a streaming spin-off from the US retailer giant Amazon, with plans starting from $9.99 a month.
- Paramount+ has a rich history and vast library, with plans starting from $6.99 a month.
Streaming bundles with Telstra
Telstra has partnered with Fetch to offer entertainment packs to its internet customers. You can earn Telstra Plus points on Fetch purchases which can be redeemed to rent and buy movies and shows. Channels available in the ultimate pack include the Food Network, BBC and Nickelodeon.
Here is the full list of services and channels available:
- CNN
- BBC Brit, BBC Earth, BBC News, BBC Drama, BBC UKTV, BBC Kids and CBeeBies
- CMT
- Stingray Music
- ID
- MTV, MTV Club, MTV Hits and MTV 80s
- Oxygen
- TLC
- Discovery and Discovery turbo
- Universal TV
- Fashion TV
- Comedy Central
- ESPN and ESPN2
- Al Jazeera
- Animal Planet
- Bloomberg Television
- CNA
- CNBC and MSNBC
- Curiosity Channel
- Euronews
- Food Network
- France 24
- HGTV
- Love Nature
- Times Now
- Trvl Channel
- Babytv
- Nickelodeon, Nickjr and Nickmusic
- ZooMoo
- MyZen TV
If you’re one for nabbing freebies, keep your eyes peeled – Telstra is constantly running promotions on streaming services through NBN bundles. Previous streaming bonuses offered to Telstra phone and internet customers include a free three-month trial of BINGE, or discounted Kayo subscriptions.
Separately to Fetch, Telstra customers can also sign up to Disney+, Spotify and Kayo via their Telstra account.
The following table shows a selection of unlimited Telstra NBN plans on Canstar Blue’s database, listed in order of their standard monthly cost, from the lowest to highest. Use our comparison tool to see plans from a range of other providers. This is a selection of products with links to a referral partner.
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min. cost $15.99 over one month |
2 | $15.99 |
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min. cost $20.99 over one month |
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Streaming bundles with Optus
In 2021 Optus launched SubHub, a platform that allows eligible Optus postpaid customers to bundle streaming services into one payment – and save money at the same time. SubHub brings all of your content subscriptions into one place which makes it easier to add, manage and review your various subscriptions. SubHub is a separate, free-to-use platform that users can sign up to only after purchasing their mobile or internet plan.
Once signed up, customers can add subscriptions to eligible streaming services and other platforms. If you add two subscriptions to that pile, you’ll save 5% on both subscriptions. Add three or more subscriptions and Optus will slash 10% on your total paid subscription costs.
Unfortunately, not every streaming service is currently available on the service. Here’s all the ones that are:
- Netflix
- Amazon Prime
- Optus Sport
- Paramount+
- BINGE
- BritBox
- NBA League Pass
- YouTube Premium
- Hayu
- DAZN
- MasterClass
- iwonder
- Sweat
- iQiyi
Optus also offers free trials on a range of services. Although SubHub doesn’t offer all of your favourite streaming platforms, the savings might be worth the sign up.
Optus NBN plans with Netflix
If you’re like streaming bundled in to your home internet, Optus’ Plus Family Entertainer NBN plan includes a standard Netflix subscription, alongside an Ultra WiFi booster and WiFi Secure by McAfee.
The following table shows a selection of unlimited Optus NBN plans on Canstar Blue’s database, listed in order of their standard monthly cost, from the lowest to highest. Use our comparison tool to see plans from a range of other providers. This is a selection of products with links to a referral partner.
Sing up to Kayo Sports
| Brand | Subscription Type | No. of Screens/same time viewing | Advertised Cost^^/month | |
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Kayo Standard Subscription
min. cost $25 over 1 month |
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Kayo Premium Subscription
min. cost $40 over 1 month |
2 | $40 | Go To Site |
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Streaming bundles with Vodafone
In July 2024, Vodafone announced its partnership with Hubbl, a platform that helps you put all of your streaming services in one place. Similar to Optus’ SubHub, Hubbl offers discounts that increase with the number of streaming services you bundle on its platform.
Some of the services you can bundle via Hubbl with Vodafone include:
- BINGE
- Kayo Sports
- Netflix
- Disney+
- Stan
- Paramount+
- Prime Video
- YouTube
- Apple TV+
- Optus Sport
- Flash
- LifeStyle
The following table shows a selection of unlimited Vodafone NBN plans on Canstar Blue’s database, listed in order of their standard monthly cost, from the lowest to highest. Use our comparison tool to see plans from a range of other providers. This is a selection of products with links to a referral partner.
Internet and streaming bundles
Both Optus and Telstra also offer reduced subscriptions on multiple streaming services when new customers sign up strictly to their internet plans. If you’re looking to make the switch to Optus, the provider’s Plus Everyday NBN plan offers unlimited data and NBN 50 speeds from $89 per month. Customers receive access to Optus Sport for an additional $9.99 per month when activated through SubHub. Usually, the streaming service will set you back $24.99 per month.
If you’re looking to spend a bit more, Optus’ Plus Family Entertainer plan offers unlimited data, access to SubHub, NBN 50 speeds and Ultra WiFi Booster from $110 per month – and you’ll enjoy a free standard Netflix subscription, saving you up to $18.99 per month.
Telstra also frequently offers limited-time streaming savings with its internet bundles, so it’s worth keeping your eyes peeled for deals.
What’s the cheapest way to bundle streaming services in Australia?
Deciding if streaming service bundles are worth it ultimately comes down to personal preference – and a little bit of luck. As a somewhat new crossover experience in the telco world, not every streaming platform is going to come bundled with your current or preferred NBN plan.
Ultimately, the cheapest way to bundle streaming services will depend on the subscriptions you actually want. Most bundles offer you bigger discounts for adding two or more subscriptions, but you may save more overall just by cutting down on the number of services you’re paying for.
Optus’ SubHub makes for an ideal situation if you’re a sports nut or you’re keen to bundle your streaming and other subscriptions. For those looking to make use of Hubbl, it’s worth checking out Vodafone. All three telco providers have their unique selling points – some possibly more alluring than others – but it comes down to what provider and what bundle fits your needs and streaming wants best.
Jumping on an NBN plan from Telstra, Optus or Vodafone can give you access to cheaper streaming. However, you may save the difference regardless by using a low-cost NBN provider for your home internet instead, and bundling that Netflix or BINGE subscription separately. Work out the total costs with and without bundling, and compare prices across providers to ensure you’re getting a good deal on internet and/or mobile in addition to your streaming bundle.
Compare NBN 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.
Original Author: Maddy Morwood
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