Using the same provider for your electricity and internet or phone plans may seem like a no brainer, but until recently, it wasn’t actually a thing. Lately, however, a few providers have climbed aboard the hype train, now offering phone plans or internet, as well as electricity or natural gas plans. Or even all four! Whether they were a telco or energy company first, the line has certainly blurred for some.
The providers to offer either energy and internet, or energy and phone plans, are currently AGL, Dodo, Kogan Energy, Origin and Sumo. So, where do they differ, and is bundling your home services really a good idea? That’s the subject of this guide.
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Bundling energy with internet or phone plans
There are currently a handful of providers in Australia that stand out in offering electricity and gas, as well as internet services or phone plans – AGL, Dodo, Kogan Energy, Origin and Sumo. As it stands, however, the incentives for bundling services with one provider are fairly modest, though this could change in the near future. Read on to find out exactly what’s on offer from each retailer. Please 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 is known as being one of the country’s biggest providers of gas and electricity, but the company has now leaped into the telco world with a range of flexible and competitive NBN and phone plans. AGL has five unlimited data NBN options, all of which offer no lock-in contracts and no setup fees. Customers who take an AGL broadband plan with an energy product will receive a $15 monthly discount.
AGL’s internet plans are offered across the Home Basic (NBN 25), Home Standard (NBN 50), Home Fast (NBN 100), Home Superfast (NBN 250) and Home Ultrafast (NBN 1000) speed tiers, meaning there’s an option to suit all household sizes.
As for AGL’s mobile phone plans, these are SIM-only products, also coming with no lock-in contracts. There are three plans to choose from, Small, Medium and Large, offering 15GB, 40GB and 80GB of data respectively, alongside unlimited calls and text. AGL energy customers are eligible for a $5 monthly discount on these plans.
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 3911kWh/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 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 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 4613kWh/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 4011kWh/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
Dodo is already known as a cheap internet provider, with unlimited data on the NBN starting from just $65 per month. It’s also a popular contender in the SIM-only space, where it offers four plans, with data allowances of up to 80GB/month. More recently Dodo has come on board in the electricity and gas game, offering competitive rates in Victoria, New South Wales, south-east Queensland and South Australia.
For customers looking to bundle their internet with their Dodo electricity and gas plans in Victoria or NSW are currently eligible for a $10 monthly discount with the provider. Dodo usually has competitive electricity rates, plus reasonable gas usage rates, but keep in mind that these plans can and do change all the time.
Please note, Dodo is currently not accepting new customers on its market electricity offers in SA. Dodo also currently doesn’t offer natural gas to customers in SA or QLD.
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 3911kWh/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 4613kWh/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 4011kWh/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
One of the ‘big three’ energy retailers in Australia, Origin Energy has also ventured into the internet space, offering customers three NBN plans – Everyday 25, Experience 50, and Enthusiast 100, costing $74, $84 and $104 respectively. These products all come with $10 off a month when bundled with an eligible electricity, natural gas or hot water plan which make prices a little more reasonable at $64, $74 and $94. All Origin NBN plans include unlimited data and come with a no lock-in, 12-month or 24-month contract length.
Origin also offers Fibre and ADSL broadband plans to customers not yet switched over to the NBN. Origin’s NBN plans do provide some bang for buck overall, but there are likely cheaper options on the table. That being said, Origin does not charge a fee for activation and throws in the modem for free – all you have to pay for is its delivery.
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 3911kWh/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 4613kWh/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 4011kWh/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 3911kWh/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 4613kWh/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 4011kWh/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
Online Aussie retailer Kogan is now a serious player in the energy and telco space. Kogan offers customers NBN plans and SIM-only mobile phone plans and under Kogan Energy, also sells electricity and natural gas in NSW and Victoria. Discounts may be available to customers who combine their internet with their energy plans with Kogan however it is best to visit Kogan’s website for more details.
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 3911kWh/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 4613kWh/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 4011kWh/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
Sumo is one of the latest retailers to offer both electricity and NBN plans. Sumo offers explicit discounts if combining both power and internet. Currently, Sumo provides electricity in Victoria, NSW, SEQ and SA. As for NBN plans, it provides unlimited data as standard on three speed tiers – NBN 25, 50 and 100. Prices are generally competitive.
By bundling electricity or gas with NBN customers may receive bill credits over the life of their internet account, however these credits are not always available. Sumo also provides VoIP calls for an extra $15 a month.
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 3911kWh/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 4613kWh/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 4011kWh/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 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.
Is it cheaper to bundle your utilities or purchase stand alone plans?
Bundling electricity and internet or phone plans is a relatively new phenomenon in Australia, but our cousins across the ditch in New Zealand have been doing it for some time. However, there is currently only a select few providers in Australia to offer both electricity and internet or phone deals, and the incentives provided for bundling currently appear pretty underwhelming. Here are some things to consider before signing up to a bundled utilities offer:
- Consider whether you could be getting a cheaper deal elsewhere. Going down the bundling road could make you more complacent regarding your services and less likely to shop around. You’ll still need to!
- Comparing apples with apples becomes a little more difficult when it comes to bundled discounts etc. Consider if this puts you off or not.
- While sourcing different companies for your internet, phone and power needs may require more research and footwork on your behalf, you could save a bit of money every month by doing so.
- Consider if you are tied into a contract – plans can change dramatically over a year or more, especially in the energy space.
Additionally, don’t just fall into the trap of assuming that a big discount and some money off for bundling automatically equates to the cheapest deal. Plans in the phone, internet and energy spaces change all the time, so it could pay to be on your toes. In any case, companies offering both energy and telco plans sounds pretty cool, but consider if they are the right option for you.
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