• New Family Home Internet plans - cost and features
  • Basic Optus Family Home Internet Plan
  • Family Internet Ultimate 100

Family using the internet

Finding home WiFi plans that can cover the household is quite a challenge. But finally, an internet service provider offers a solution to this problem. 

Optus is now offering new Family Home Internet plans bundled with a WiFi extender. This new internet deal will help in getting rid of the WiFi black spots in anyone's household. 

Optus Managing Director of Marketing and Revenue, Matt Williams is proud to present the new internet plans in a recent statement: 

"At Optus we are proud to be meeting the needs of Australian families with this all-in-one solution, being the first of its kind for the Australian market. The inclusion of the new Optus Ultra WiFi Booster as part of our new Family Internet plans ensures families can get the most out of their home internet service and keep connected to the things they love, from more parts of their home." 

The two new Optus Family Home Internet plans include the usual NBN Optus Ultra WiFi modem with a 4G backup. But apart from that, subscribers of these internet plans will also receive Ultra WiFi Booster to extend WiFi coverage. 

The plans come with a single WiFi booster. But in case the subscriber has a large property, there's an option to avail of three WiFi mesh units. 

Subscribers have the option to purchase the WiFi booster right away for $216. However, it's also possible to pay them off throughout their contract, whether it's a 12, 24, or 36-month lock in period. 

The basic Optus Family Home Internet plan costs $79 per month for 12 months. After that, subscribers will pay its actual price of $85 per month. 

Here are more details for the basic Optus Family Home Internet plan: 

  • Unlimited data
  • NBN 50/20 - Gives speed of 45 Mbps 
  • Optus Ultra WiFi Modem
  • Optus Ultra WiFi Booster 
  • Fetch Mini set-top box
  • 3 months free upgrade to 45+ channel Fetch Ultimate Pack(This promo ends on March 31) 
  • Optus Sport and OS fitness 

The modem costs $252, while the booster is $216. Subscribers can get them for free if they choose to use the service for 36 months. 

If that basic package isn't enough, a better Family Internet Ultimate is available. 

Here are the details for the Family Internet Ultimate 100: 

  • Unlimited data
  • NBN 100/20 - Gives speed of 90 Mbps 
  • Optus Ultra WiFi Modem
  • Optus Ultra WiFi Booster 
  • Fetch Mini set-top box
  • 3 months free upgrade to 45+ channel Fetch Ultimate Pack(This promo ends on March 31) 
  • Optus Sport and OS fitness 

Aside from the faster connection speed, the perks are the same. Subscribers can get the modem and WiFi booster for free if they choose to stay for 36 months. 

The inclusion of extras like Optus Sport and Fetch is a big plus. It can get the attention of people who are looking for NBN plans with additional content. 

Optus Sport is a great giveaway, especially to those people who like football. This streaming service can give you access to every Premier League, UEFA Champions League, and Europa League Live or on-demand. But aside from those, it also shows content from Barclay’s FA Women’s Super League, classics, shorts, shows, minis, etc.