Optus kills off NBN 12 plans

Alex Choros - Managing Editor + Group Telco Editor

Last updated 21 May 2018

Optus today refreshed its broadband plans, and in the process, has axed its low speed NBN 12 offering. All Optus NBN plans are now configured on NBN 50 speeds at a minimum, starting at $75 per month. However, customers with an eligible Optus postpaid mobile account can save $10 off their monthly bill.

Optus' two main internet plans are now as follows:

Optus Ultra - $75 per month, $65 when bundled with an Optus postpaid mobile account

NBN 50 speeds
Unlimited data
Pay-as-you-go calls

Optus Ultra Entertainment - $90 per month, $80 when bundled with an Optus postpaid mobile account

NBN 50 speeds
Unlimited data
Pay-as-you-go calls
Fetch TV set-top box with a single premium channel pack
Optus Sport subscription

Notably, Optus' Ultra Entertainment bundle is $10 per month pricier than the plan it replaced. Optus says this pricing will be available to July 15, but we're not sure how the plan will change after that date.

Either plan can be upgraded to NBN 100 speeds for an extra $30 per month. Unlimited standard calls to local fixed lines, and unlimited standard calls to national fixed lines for an additional $5, and unlimited standard calls to Australian mobiles for an additional $5 per month, and unlimited standard international calls to select countries for an additional $10 per month.

Optus broadband plans are available on a 24-month contract, or on a month-to-month basis. If you'd prefer to go down the no-contract route, you'll be hit with $200 in setup fees.

All Fixed Line nbn®

Optus Everyday nbn®

All Fixed Line nbn®

nbn® 50/17 Mbps
Unlimited Data
Deal: $82/mth for a year, then $97/mth or as notified. New services. Incl intro offer + extra $5/mth off. Min cost $388. Ends 6/10.

$82/mth

Min. cost $82

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$82/mth

Min. cost $82

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Optus' NBN 50 plans are reasonably competitive when you factor in the $10 discount, but its NBN 100 plans tend to some of the priciest around. Here's a look at how the Optus Ultra NBN 50 plan compares without factoring in discounts.

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#1	amaysim	amaysim All Fixed Line nbn® NBN50 All Fixed Line nbn® nbn® 50/17 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Includes $40/mth off for the first 6 months ($30 NBN Sale + $10 Standard Intro offer), then $85/mth. Ends 04.10.26 $45/mth for first 6 months, then $85/mth Min. cost $45 Go to Site	$45/mth for first 6 months, then $85/mth Min. cost $45	Go to Site
#2	Belong	Belong All Fixed Line nbn® NBN Standard Plus – Unlimited All Fixed Line nbn® nbn® 50/17 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Includes $36 off for 6 months - $55/mth for first 6 mths, then $91/mth (Offer ends 04.11.26) + Free $80 Mobile SIM $55/mth for first 6 mths, then $91/mth Min. cost $55 Go to Site	$55/mth for first 6 mths, then $91/mth Min. cost $55	Go to Site
#3	Dodo Editor's Pick	Dodo All Fixed Line nbn® Editor's Pick nbn50 Unlimited Plan All Fixed Line nbn® nbn® 50/17 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Incl. $30/mth discount for 6 months based on the standard price $87.99/mth. Ends 08.12.26. T&Cs apply. $57.99/mth for first 6 mths, then $87.99/mth Min. cost $57.99 Go to Site*	$57.99/mth for first 6 mths, then $87.99/mth Min. cost $57.99	Go to Site
#4	Tangerine Telecom	Tangerine Telecom All Fixed Line nbn® Value Plus NBN 50/20 All Fixed Line nbn® nbn® 50/17 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Includes $25/mth off for the first 6 mths, $64.90/month for first 6 months, then $89.90/month. $64.90/mth for first 6 mths, then $89.90/mth Min. cost $64.90 Go to Site	$64.90/mth for first 6 mths, then $89.90/mth Min. cost $64.90	Go to Site
#5	Kogan Internet	Kogan Internet All Fixed Line nbn® Silver Unlimited All Fixed Line nbn® nbn® 50/17 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Incl. $11/mth off for 12mths. $69.90/mth for first 12 months then revert back to $80.90/mth. Offer available until withdrawn. $69.90/mth for first 12 mths, then $80.90/mth Min. cost $69.90 Go to Site	$69.90/mth for first 12 mths, then $80.90/mth Min. cost $69.90	Go to Site

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Alex Choros is the Managing Editor of WhistleOut Australia and an award-winning journalist. He's been writing about consumer technology for over a decade and is an expert on the Australian telco sector, to the point where he knows far too many phone and internet plans by heart. In addition to leading the WhistleOut editorial team, Alex is responsible for ruining the office Sonos with his troubled taste in music.

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