Help with Upgrading to nbn FTTP

LShortly8 on 25/12/2024 - 13:46
Last edited 26/12/2024 - 09:32 by 1 other user

I have been stuck with Optus my whole life and am currently using their Huawei E5186s-61a router/modem (4G). FTTP is a free upgrade in my area, but the fam refuses to spend a lot more money per month for internet. This being said can anyone create something that is comparable in $/month to the following, but with NBN included rather than mobile internet:

We are paying around $115 per month for three Optus mobile plans, with 50 gigabytes on two phones (we don't need this much internet for each phone) and 180 gigs on one phone. All this internet is shared for devices connected to the modem/router at home.

The cheapest possible plans created would be appreciated, I have seen Boost mobile + Leaptel and that would cost me roughly $130+ per month from what I last remember. Any referrals, deals etc. would be greatly appreciated thanks. Advice could also help a lot of other people with switching to NBN (even 5G would be better) and finding the most cost effective solutions.

Merry xmas.

Find Me A Bargain Broadband FTTP nbn

Comments

  • bazingaa on 25/12/2024 - 14:06

    Mix and match as you need

    NBN : https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/855701 (More Telecom with CBA account)

    Mobile : https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/885083 (Catch) or https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/885858 (Boost)

    Example :
    I pay $69 monthly for More 250/25 NBN unlimited + Boost*2 (roughly $15 each monthly, paid yearly), so the total is $100 with very good speeds
    I got WiFi7 router from this deal : https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/878177

    • Shortly8 on 25/12/2024 - 14:13

      Thanks a lot for the suggestions! A couple questions, doesn't the NBN plan provide a router? Also, that NBN plan seems excellent, what would I do after 12 months when the prices bump up though?

      Thanks again, enjoy xmas

  • p1 ama on 25/12/2024 - 14:39

    We are paying around $115 per month for three Optus mobile plans, with 50 gigabytes on two phones (we don't need this much internet for each phone) and 180 gigs on one phone. All this internet is shared for devices connected to the modem/router at home.

    You definitely could reduce how much you are paying for the mobile plans, and put the savings towards an NBN plan.

    For example, for 3 x mobile plans, even if you wanted to stay with Optus, you can go for something like this: https://www.optus.com.au/prepaid/sim-plans/320, which would be $230 / year, so $19 per month per phone. This would be a total of $57 per month.

    With the remaining $115 - $57 = $58, you would be pretty close to getting a 100/20 or 100/40 NBN plan, e.g. see: https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/877472

    The linked Optus plan is actually relatively expensive, if you wanted something cheaper, Boost have a $170 / year option, which would be $14.17 / month, so $42.50 for all 3 phones, which would leave you with $72.50 per month from $115, just enough for a 100/40 NBN plan.

    • Shortly8 on 25/12/2024 - 14:42

      Thanks a lot legend, I will look into it. And yes I would want the most bang for buck. Edit: I can't find Boost's 170 per year* plan.

  • AndyC1 on 25/12/2024 - 14:41

    What are you paying for the Optus broadband 4G plan?

    • Shortly8 on 25/12/2024 - 14:45

      Think it's included with the mobile plans, each mobile costs roughly $30-40 from what I last remember. Not too sure to be honest, I'd have to check if you want.

      • AndyC1 on 25/12/2024 - 14:51

        Looks like you need to look up ALL of the plans and what you pay and what you use as Optus Mobile plans, unless the SIM is > 7 years old cannot be used with the modem from what I have seen.

        Saying that you posted " All this internet is shared for devices connected to the modem/router at home.", what does this mean? How are you sharing it?

        • Shortly8 on 25/12/2024 - 14:57

          It's grandfathered that's why it might seem weird. The mobile plans are 5G supposedly. But the speed of the mobile plans is not too important, just nice to be able to Google something when away from home.

          And yes we've been with Optus for a looong time.

  • redforever on 25/12/2024 - 15:49

    If you are happy with optus coverage, have a look at amaysim. They started offering nbn and i think there is a discount if you bundle your mobile service and nbn internet.

    • Shortly8 on 25/12/2024 - 17:26

      Thanks! I'll check it out

  • AustriaBargain on 26/12/2024 - 05:34

    You could start using the data. Start watching Netflix on the train.

  • Ozkaz78 on 26/12/2024 - 11:20

    If you don’t already have FTTP, I’d recommend checking out Aussie Broadband, as they offer a $0 upgrade to FTTP. In my case, it took two attempts to get everything working because the cable location was blocked by a drain, but they resolved it within a week.

    A tip: don’t cancel your 4G connection until your FTTP is fully activated to avoid any service interruptions.

    Once my FTTP was activated and the introductory rate ended, I asked Aussie if they could match the price and speeds of Buddy Telco (which is a subsidiary of Aussie Broadband), but unfortunately, they couldn’t. So, I switched to Buddy.

    We were kept informed of what was happening, and have only had to contact Aussie and Buddy once each early in the process. Very happy.

    Since moving to Buddy, I’ve had no issues with speed, VPN usage, or dropouts—quite the improvement compared to my previous Optus 4G experience, which had far too many problems.

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