Optus
Australia's second-largest telco with strong entertainment bundles and reliable metro NBN coverage.
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About Optus
Optus is Australia's second-largest telecommunications company and a subsidiary of Singtel, one of Asia's largest telcos. With a strong presence in both mobile and fixed-line broadband, Optus offers a full suite of telecommunications and entertainment services that compete directly with Telstra at a slightly lower price point. On the NBN, Optus positions itself as a value-premium provider — not the cheapest, but offering solid performance with attractive entertainment bundles including Optus Sport (featuring exclusive Premier League coverage) and various streaming partnerships. Their plans include a WiFi modem at no extra cost on most tiers. Optus performs solidly across metro areas on most NBN technology types, with competitive typical evening speeds. Their strength lies in bundling — customers who combine NBN with Optus mobile plans can access meaningful discounts, making the overall household telecommunications cost competitive with budget providers.
Best For
Solid FTTC plans with bundled entertainment options. Their network handles FTTC well with consistent evening speed delivery.
Reliable FTTB provider with entertainment bundles. Good choice for apartment dwellers who want broadband plus streaming in one bill.
Decent HFC plans with entertainment bundle options. Their network handles cable connections well in most metro areas.
Optus NBN Plans & Pricing
| Speed Tier | Download | Upload | Monthly Price | Connection Types | Features | |
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| NBN 25 | 25 Mbps | 10 Mbps | $79/mo | All NBN types |
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| NBN 50 | 50 Mbps | 20 Mbps | $89/mo | All NBN types |
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| NBN 100 | 100 Mbps | 20 Mbps | $99/mo | All NBN types |
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| NBN 250 | 250 Mbps | 25 Mbps | FTTP + HFC + FTTC |
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| NBN 1000 | 1000 Mbps | 50 Mbps | FTTP + HFC |
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Prices last updated March 2026. Prices may change — check the provider's website for current pricing.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong entertainment bundles including Optus Sport with Premier League
- WiFi modem included at no extra cost on most plans
- Meaningful discounts when bundling with Optus mobile plans
Cons
- Doesn't rank in top 2 for any specific NBN technology type
- Smaller NBN market share means less community feedback and fewer user reviews
- Customer support quality can be inconsistent
Coverage for Optus
Coverage data coming soon. Check back for suburb-level performance data for Optus.
Suburbs Where We Recommend Optus
ACT
- City 7.5/10
NSW
- Carlingford 8.0/10
- Dolans Bay 8.0/10
- Elanora Heights 8.0/10
- Mount Colah 8.0/10
- Newport 8.0/10
- North Curl Curl 8.0/10
- Port Hacking 8.0/10
- Riverview 8.0/10
- Warriewood 8.0/10
- Wooloweyah 8.0/10
- Allambie Heights 7.5/10
- Ballina 7.5/10
- Banksia 7.5/10
- Bardwell Park 7.5/10
- Bardwell Valley 7.5/10
- Bayview 7.5/10
- Belfield 7.5/10
- Berrambool 7.5/10
- Beverley Park 7.5/10
- Beverly Hills 7.5/10
- Bexley 7.5/10
- Blackalls Park 7.5/10
- Breakfast Point 7.5/10
- Burwood 7.5/10
- Camellia 7.5/10
- Campsie 7.5/10
- Canada Bay 7.5/10
- Caringbah South 7.5/10
- Chifley 7.5/10
- Cobar Park 7.5/10
- Concord West 7.5/10
- Cootamundra 7.5/10
- Curl Curl 7.5/10
- Darlington 7.5/10
- Dundas 7.5/10
- East Hills 7.5/10
- East Lismore 7.5/10
SA
- College Park 8.0/10
- Mount Osmond 8.0/10
- Northgate 8.0/10
- Urrbrae 8.0/10
VIC
- Eaglemont 8.0/10
- Kalorama 8.0/10
- Warranwood 8.0/10
- Yallambie 8.0/10
WA
- Carine 8.0/10
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Optus at a Glance
| Founded | 1981 |
| Headquarters | Sydney, New South Wales |
| Network Type | Tier 1 Carrier |
| Website | https://www.optus.com.au/ |
| Best For | FTTC, FTTB, HFC |
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