Optus

Australia's second-largest telco with NBN, 5G home internet, and mobile bundling.

Last reviewed: September 2026 · Plan pricing data refreshed 27 September 2026
Type
Internet and mobile provider
Available in
All states (national)
Rating
2.5/5 (ProductReview)
Plans from
$83/month (NBN 25, standard rate)

Optus internet plans (September 2026)

ProductSpeedMonthly price
NBN 2525 Mbps$83/month ($68/month for first 12 months)
NBN 5050 Mbps$97/month ($82/month for first 12 months)
NBN 500500 Mbps$99/month ($84/month for first 12 months)
NBN 1000Up to 820 Mbps$129/month ($114/month for first 12 months)
5G Home InternetUp to 100+ Mbps$79/month

Also offers 5G Home Internet in covered metro areas as an NBN alternative. Singtel-owned. Introductory prices are on offer to 6 October 2026 and need a 24 month commitment for the free modem. The 5G Home Internet price was not re-checked in the September 2026 review. Plans as at September 2026.

Our take on Optus

Optus offers both NBN and 5G Home Internet, giving some metro customers an alternative to the NBN. Their 5G Home Internet can deliver speeds above 100 Mbps in covered areas without an NBN connection, which suits households in 5G coverage areas who want a wireless solution. NBN pricing is mid-range: NBN 25 at $83 and NBN 50 at $97 sit just below Telstra ($89 and $99) and above challengers such as Superloop ($78 and $89), while the NBN 500 plan at $99 matches Telstra's NBN 100 price. Customer satisfaction has been below average, particularly following the high-profile data breach in 2022 which affected millions of customers. If mobile bundling and potential 5G access matter to you, Optus is worth comparing. Otherwise, better-rated providers are available at similar or lower prices.

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Optus has a 2.5/5 (ProductReview) rating. Compare their plans at your address to see if they offer competitive pricing for your household.
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