Broadband + TV Bundles

The bad old days of telecommunications in Australia meant just having one provider and a limited set of options to choose from. Fortunately that is no longer the case – and while having more options can be confusing, it means you’re able to tailor your plan to the needs and wants of your household. But choosing the right plans to bundle isn’t just about finding the best way to wrap your existing needs under the one provider. It can mean, for instance, that services you always thought were out of reach are now much cheaper than you previously thought. Whether it be getting Pay TV for the first time or even just improving the specs of your broadband – i.e. unlimited data on a super-fast plan – much more will be in reach if you choose to bundle.

Bundling your broadband and entertainment into one doesn’t mean you need a traditional landline connection. Mobile broadband providers have also got in on the bundling action in recent years, offering you great entertainment content along with broadband capacities which are increasing and improving. First things first, what’s mobile broadband? The terms phrases ‘wireless broadband’ and ‘mobile broadband’ can be confusing, but basically mean a broadband plan that connects without wires. Whether this is through a sim-based device or a wireless router which connects via radio waves, its basically a broadband service without the wires. As we’ve said in our wireless broadband advice, while this used to be brought about as a necessity for Aussies who couldn’t connect to the NBN or ADSL network, these days the flexibility offered by wireless broadband makes it attractive even for households that can connect to the traditional broadband (i.e. wires) service.

Perhaps the most unique provider out there bundling mobile/wireless broadband in with entertainment is OVO. OVO is the new kid on the block, bundling in no obligation and contracted mobile plans with their OVOPlay service. Internet-wise they offer super-fast connections with some of the highest data limits available in mobile. OVOPlay is for you sports nuts out there – it offers loads of exclusive content, which simply isn’t available elsewhere. They’ve partnered with Super Rugby’s Brumbies, FIM Superbike, Gymnastics Australia and the Australian Esports League – along with the Southern Cross Austereo Network – to give you loads of great content, live and in HD. Even better, using OVOPlay won’t eat into your downloads – so you can stream to your heart’s content.

We’d not be doing our job if we didn’t mention Telstra Live Pass, which bundles in Telstra mobile broadband with access to the AFL, NRL, A-League, AFLW and Netball Live. This isn’t just the odd match or training session – you’ll get hours upon hours of great content delivered live every week. Watch games on demand as well as full replays and other exclusive content. Wrap it together with excellent mobile broadband, and you might never end up leaving the house again! But don’t worry, it’s all mobile, so you’ll be able to take it everywhere!