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Comparison scope: This page compares selected Telstra and Optus internet plans included in our comparison data. Where a table shows "No plan at this tier in our database," that means we don't have a matching plan on file — not that the provider definitely doesn't offer one.
Telstra and Optus both sell nbn and 5G/4G home wireless, and Telstra's plans in our database also include satellite internet. Comparing regular ongoing pricing rather than sign-up promos, Telstra and Optus list similar regular pricing on matched nbn speed tiers, while their 5G/4G home wireless plans differ mainly on data allowance: Telstra's 5G Home plans include 1000GB of data, while Optus's 5G/4G Home plans are listed as unlimited data. All Optus plans included in this comparison currently show a temporary discount off a higher regular price.
Quick take
- Matched nbn speed tiers (25/100/500/1000): among the plans included in this comparison, Telstra and Optus regular pricing is within $10 of each other, tier for tier.
- 5G/4G home wireless: Optus plans included here are listed as unlimited data; Telstra's 5G Home plans include a 1000GB monthly data allowance.
- Telstra's plans in our database include nbn Fixed Wireless as a distinct product and Satellite Home Internet; we don't have equivalent Optus plans on file.
- Optus offers Optus SubHub to its customers; Telstra offers Telstra Plus reward points.
- Every Optus plan included in this comparison is currently discounted; the regular price applies once the promo period ends.
nbn Plans Compared
Where both providers have a plan at (or near) the same nbn speed tier, here's how the regular ongoing price and typical evening (7pm–11pm) speed compare.
| Speed tier | Telstra | Optus |
|---|---|---|
| nbn25 | Basic nbn Plan — $89/mth Typical evening speed: 25/4 Mbps |
nbn25 Broadband Plan — $83/mth regularPromo $83 $73/mth for a limited period Typical evening speed: 25/8 Mbps |
| nbn50 | No plan at this tier in our database | Plus Everyday nbn — $97/mth regularPromo $97 $87/mth for a limited period Typical evening speed: 50/17 Mbps |
| nbn100 | Premium 100Mbps nbn Plan — $99/mth Typical evening speed: 100/17 Mbps |
Plus Everyday Fast nbn — $99/mth regularPromo $99 $89/mth for a limited period Typical evening speed: 100/18 Mbps |
| nbn750 | Ultimate nbn Plan (750Mbps) — $119/mth Typical evening speed: 750/40 Mbps |
No plan at this tier in our database |
| nbn500 | Premium 500Mbps nbn Plan — $99/mth Typical evening speed: 500/40 Mbps |
nbn500 Broadband Plan — $99/mth regularPromo $99 $89/mth for a limited period Typical evening speed: 500/43 Mbps |
| nbn1000 | Ultrafast nbn Plan — $129/mth Typical evening speed: 875/80 Mbps |
nbn1000 Broadband Plan — $129/mth regularPromo $129 $119/mth for a limited period Typical evening speed: 820/85 Mbps |
On every matched tier, Telstra's listed price is its regular price. The Optus figure shown as "regular" is what the plan is listed to revert to once its introductory discount ends. Among the plans included in this comparison, the two regular prices are within $10 of each other on every matched tier, and identical at nbn100, nbn500 and nbn1000.
5G & 4G Home Wireless Compared
Data allowance differs by provider in this comparison. Telstra's 5G Home Internet plans included here list 1000GB of data per month; speed is capped after 1000GB is used. Optus's 4G/5G Home Internet plans included here are listed as unlimited data. More information: Telstra's 5G Home Internet page.
| Tier | Telstra | Optus |
|---|---|---|
| Entry | Basic 5G Internet — $70/mth 1000GB data · typical evening 23/5 Mbps |
Plus Everyday Basic 4G Home Internet — $59/mth regularPromo $59 $49/mth for a limited period Unlimited data · typical evening 14/4 Mbps |
| Mid | Essential 5G Internet — $80/mth 1000GB data · typical evening 47/21 Mbps |
Plus Everyday 5G Home Internet — $69/mth regularPromo $69 $59/mth for a limited period Unlimited data · typical evening 50/11 Mbps |
| Fast | No plan at this tier in our database | Plus Everyday Fast 5G Home Internet — $79/mth regularPromo $79 $69/mth for a limited period Unlimited data · typical evening 87/15 Mbps |
| Premium | Premium 5G Internet — $95/mth 1000GB data · typical evening 632/98 Mbps |
Plus Entertainer Superfast 5G Home Internet — $99/mth regularPromo $99 $89/mth for a limited period Unlimited data · typical evening 230/20 Mbps |
At the entry and mid tiers, Telstra's listed regular price is lower than Optus's listed regular price. Optus's plans at these tiers are listed as unlimited data; Telstra's are listed at 1000GB.
Fixed Wireless & Satellite: Check With Optus Whether They Offer These
We don't have a distinct nbn Fixed Wireless product or a satellite home internet product on file for Optus — check with Optus directly to confirm whether they offer these. Telstra offers both:
| Plan | Regular price | Typical evening speed | Data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic nbn Fixed Wireless Plan | $89/mth | 23/3 Mbps | Unlimited |
| Premium nbn Fixed Wireless Plan | $99/mth | 183/14 Mbps | Unlimited |
| Ultimate nbn Fixed Wireless Plan | $119/mth | 298/20 Mbps | Unlimited |
| Satellite Home Internet | $125/mth | 50/10 Mbps | Unlimited |
The supplied data doesn't specify which addresses or coverage areas these plans are suited to. Check availability at your address directly with Telstra.
Modem, Bundling & Contract Options
Telstra
- Choice of internet-only, or internet bundled with a modem and/or a home phone line.
- Earn Telstra Plus reward points on eligible internet products and services.
- Support via multilingual phone/chat lines, live chat, phone, in-store, and the National Relay Service (NRS).
- Online self-service for account management and troubleshooting.
Optus
- Choice of plans with or without a modem included.
- Customers who stay connected for 24+ months receive a free WiFi 6 modem with built-in 4G backup.
- Access to Optus SubHub, available to Optus customers generally rather than tied to a specific plan.
Typical Evening Speeds
Both providers report typical speeds for the busy period of 7pm–11pm, so the "typical evening speed" figures above are measured on a like-for-like basis between Telstra and Optus.
Differences by Feature
nbn25 regular pricing
Telstra's Basic nbn Plan is listed at $89/mth. Optus's nbn25 Broadband Plan has a listed regular price of $83/mth, and a current promotional price of $73/mth for a limited period.
Telstra's Basic nbn Plan is listed at $89/mth. Optus's nbn25 Broadband Plan has a listed regular price of $83/mth, and a current promotional price of $73/mth for a limited period.
Data allowance on 5G/4G home wireless
Optus plans included here are listed as unlimited data on every tier. Telstra's 5G Home plans included here list a 1000GB monthly data allowance.
Optus plans included here are listed as unlimited data on every tier. Telstra's 5G Home plans included here list a 1000GB monthly data allowance.
Optus SubHub
Optus offers this to its customers generally, not tied to a specific plan tier in our data. We don't have an equivalent Telstra offer on file; Telstra offers Telstra Plus reward points.
Optus offers this to its customers generally, not tied to a specific plan tier in our data. We don't have an equivalent Telstra offer on file; Telstra offers Telstra Plus reward points.
Fixed Wireless & Satellite availability
We have Telstra plans for both on file; we don't have equivalent Optus plans in our database.
We have Telstra plans for both on file; we don't have equivalent Optus plans in our database.
Rewards & bundling
Telstra offers Telstra Plus reward points and internet+phone bundling. Optus offers a free WiFi 6 modem with built-in 4G backup after 24 months of continuous connection.
Telstra offers Telstra Plus reward points and internet+phone bundling. Optus offers a free WiFi 6 modem with built-in 4G backup after 24 months of continuous connection.
nbn100 / nbn500 / nbn1000 regular pricing
Telstra and Optus list the same regular price at each of these tiers ($99, $99 and $129 respectively). Current promotional pricing may differ — check with each provider directly.
Telstra and Optus list the same regular price at each of these tiers ($99, $99 and $129 respectively). Current promotional pricing may differ — check with each provider directly.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is Telstra or Optus internet cheaper?
- This depends on the plan type. Among the plans included in this comparison, Telstra and Optus regular pricing is within about $10 of each other on matched nbn speed tiers. On 5G/4G home wireless, Telstra's regular prices are listed lower at the entry and mid tiers, while Optus's plans in this range are listed as unlimited data and Telstra's list a 1000GB allowance.
- Does Telstra 5G Home Internet have unlimited data?
- No. Telstra's 5G Home Internet plans (Basic, Essential, Premium) included in this comparison list a 1000GB monthly data allowance rather than unlimited data; speed is capped after 1000GB is used. More information: Telstra's 5G Home Internet page.
- Does Optus 5G/4G Home Internet have unlimited data?
- The Optus home wireless plans included in this comparison are listed as unlimited data.
- Will my Optus price go up after the promo period?
- Every Optus plan included in this comparison currently shows a temporary discount. The regular price listed alongside each plan is what it's stated to revert to once the promo period ends. Confirm the exact promo length and end date directly with Optus.
- Can I get internet without a modem from either provider?
- According to the supplied information, Telstra offers internet-only options separate from modem/phone bundles. Optus also offers plans with or without a modem included, and offers a free WiFi 6 modem with built-in 4G backup to customers who stay connected for 24 months or more.
- Does either provider offer satellite or Fixed Wireless nbn?
- In our database, only Telstra has a dedicated satellite home internet plan and a distinct nbn Fixed Wireless range on file. This page is based on a snapshot of our plan data and may not include every plan a provider offers, so it's worth checking directly with Optus if this matters to you.
A note on pricing: Telstra's plans in this comparison are shown at their regular listed price (its Upfront Data mobile broadband plans, not included here, are the only Telstra plans in our export carrying a promo). Every Optus plan shown carries a temporary discount off a higher listed regular price. Always check the current advertised price and promo length directly with the provider before signing up, as these can change.
Telstra also sells prepaid "Upfront Data" mobile broadband plans (from $33/mth for 30GB) which aren't included in this comparison, as we don't have an equivalent Optus product on file.