Compare Foxtel Plans & Bundles
Enjoy Australia’s ultimate viewing experience with Foxtel
Get the world’s best dramas, live sports in Ultra HD, the latest entertainment, blockbuster movies & your favourite Netflix shows, all in one place
- Save $10/mth on Kayo for 12 mths
- No Lock-in Contract
- Watch on 2 devices concurrently
- Watch Live NRL, AFL, Super Rugby + more
- 15,000+ hrs of on-demand sport – new content daily
- SplitView feature allows watching up to 4 videos in one screen (on selected devices).
- All content streamed in HD (bandwidth required) and comes with other features like our ‘No Spoiler!’ setting and Key moments
- Requires internet & compatible device
- Data charges apply
- Featuring: Toyota AFL Premiership, NRL Telstra Premiership, NBA, NFL, Hyundai A-League, FIA Formula One World Championship™, Virgin Australia Supercars Championship
- Over 15,000 hours of quality on-demand sport content, from Fox Sports, ESPN, beIN SPORTS, and Kayo originals - game/race replays, award-winning documentaries & sports related shows and news
9Now
- No Lock-in Contract
- Watch shows from Channel Nine, 9Gem, 9Go! & 9Life
- Enjoy live streaming, catch-up, and on demand content
- Sign up and get notified for new episodes
- Compatible on most devices
On Demand
- No Lock-in Contract
- Watch full episodes of your favourite SBS shows online
- Over 600 movie titles
- App for Kindle Reader available
- Enjoy free unlimited streaming of shows, movies and events
- Telstra Postpaid: 3 mths free
- Telstra Plus Member: 3 mths free
- No Lock-in Contract
- Telstra Plus Silver: 6 mths free
- Telstra Plus Gold: 9 mths free
- Ad-free, on-demand shows & movies
- Watch on 2 screens at once
- Add up to 5 profiles
- BINGE features, including Top 5's, Surprise Me!, & more
Plus7
- No Lock-in Contract
- Watch full episodes of shows from Seven, 7mate, 7TWO, 7flix, & racing.com
- Enjoy it live and free online or on mobile
- No account sign-up needed
- Compatible on most devices
Min Cost - Depending on title
- No Subscription Fee
- No Lock-in Contract
- Latest releases from the cinema
- Huge library of movies & tv shows
- Control what you spend & when you spend it
- $5.99 for SD and $6.99 for HD when purchasing titles
- If you just want to rent a title, it will cost you $1.99 for SD and $2.99 for HD
- You can only purchase TV shows, not rent them
- Individually, episodes typically run $2.99 for SD and $3.49 for HD
- Free with all Telstra mobile plans
- No Lock-in Contract
- Years of game replays on demand
- Stream data-free on the Telstra mobile network
- Includes year-round access to AFL, AFLW, NRL, Netball, A-League streaming
- Apps with live stats, news, on-demand videos and extras
- Available streaming apps cover AFL, AFLW, NRL, A-League and Australian Netball
- Can only be used in Australia
- Live streamed matches restricted to 7-inch screen size, no limit for on-demand replays
- Data usage charges apply for customers on networks other than Telstra
Tenplay
- No Lock-in Contract
- Watch shows from Channel TEN, 10 Peach & 10 Bold
- Live streaming, watch sports as they happen
- Exciting extras including interviews and trailers
- Compatible on most devices
iView
- No Lock-in Contract
- Catch up with your favourite ABC shows for free
- High-speed streaming and ad-free
- Simulcast live streaming of other ABC channels
- Compatible on most devices
- Stream & earn rewards
- Premium Channels Fan Pass
- Prepaid
- Live and on-demand action
- Valid for 3 months from purchase date
- Access to premium version for certain sports
Monthly Subscription
- 30-day free trial
- No Lock-in Contract
- New docos added weekly
- Watch on your TV with Chromecast and AirPlay
- Unlimited streaming on any device with a DocPlay Premium subscription
- Watch 450+ of the very best docos from around the world including over 25 Academy Award ™ winners & nominees.
- Apps available for Telstra TV, Apple TV, Android TV, Xbox One, iPhone, iPad and Android devices
- Cancel anytime.
- 30-day free trial
- No Lock-in Contract
- Titles available in 4K
- Use 3 screens at the same time
- Download videos for offline viewing
- Download and go
- Watch offline on the Prime Video app when you download titles to your iPhone, iPad, Tablet, or Android device.
- 30 day free trial
- No Lock-in Contract
- hayu app: download shows
- 6,500+ episodes of reality TV
- Enjoy episodes of Keeping Up With the Kardashians, The Real Housewives & much more
- Lindsay Lohan's Beach Club
- Southern Charm
- Botched
- Million Dollar Listing
- No Lock-in Contract
- Stream in HD on up to four devices
- Downloads on up to 10 devices
- Commercial-free playback
- The Mandalorian
- High School Musical: The Series
- Encore!
- Forky Asks a Question
- The Lady and the Tramp
- The Imagineering Story
- Pixar In Real Life
- No Lock-in Contract
- Stream in HD on up to four devices
- Downloads on up to 10 devices
- Commercial-free playback
- The Mandalorian
- High School Musical: The Series
- Encore!
- Forky Asks a Question
- The Lady and the Tramp
- The Imagineering Story
- Pixar In Real Life
- 1 Month Free Trial
- No Lock-in Contract
- Stream shows ad-free
- Use 3 screens at the same time
- Watch new shows before they premiere on Network 10
- Stay informed with 24/7 news on CBSN
- Featured Shows: The Bachelor, NCIS, MacGyver, Tell Me A Story, Strange Angel, One Dollar, Sabrina the Teenage Witch, The Twilight Zone, Why Women Kill
- Compatible with iOS and Androiid devices, Apple TV, Android TV, and Chromecast online
- No Contract, Cancel anytime
- No Lock-in Contract
- Stream on one device at a time
- Watch in SD
- Download titles to one phone or tablet
- New customers: 14 day free trial
- No Lock-in Contract
- Stream in SD on a single device
- 10,000+ hrs of the best shows
- Dolby Digital sound
- Ad-free on demand
- Watch on popular devices
- BingeLists, Surprise Me! and more...
- No Contract, Cancel anytime
- No Lock-in Contract
- Stream 2 devices at once
- Watch in HD
- Download titles to two phones or tablets
- New customers: 14 day free trial
- No Lock-in Contract
- Stream in HD on up to two devices
- 10,000+ hrs of the best shows
- Dolby Digital sound
- Ad-free on demand
- Watch on popular devices
- BingeLists, Surprise Me! and more...
- No Lock-in Contract
- Stream European football live and on-demand
- Includes Premier League, UEFA Champions League, UEFA Euro 2020 & more
- Register 4 devices with a single subscription
- Watch on the big screen via Fetch, Apple TV, Android TV, Amazon Fire & Chromecast
- Exclusive originals from classic matches to documentaries & more
- Compatible device and Australian app store account required
- New customers: 14 day free trial
- No Lock-in Contract
- Stream in HD on up to four devices
- 10,000+ hrs of the best shows
- Dolby Digital sound
- Ad-free on demand
- Watch on popular devices
- BingeLists, Surprise Me! and more...
- 30-day free trial
- No Contract, Cancel Anytime
- No Lock-in Contract
- Unlimited TV shows & movies
- 4 screens can be used at a time
- 5 phones or tablets can download videos
- Not all movies and TV shows are available in Full/4K Ultra HD. This is also dependent on your Internet connection speed and device capabilities.
- No Contract, Cancel anytime
- No Lock-in Contract
- Stream 4 devices at once
- Watch in HD and UHD
- Download titles to watch on the go
- Contract Varies
- Enjoy Netflix, Stan, & YouTube on the big screen
- Get the Fetch Mighty or Mini from retailers or partner ISP's
- All the channels included in the Kids, Knowledge, Vibe and Variety packs
- Watch free to air TV, catch-up and or watch anytime with the Fetch TV App
- Fetch Mighty ($449 RRP) or Fetch Mini ($169 RRP) is a required purchase exclusive in our monthly pricing.
- Retail customers: Buy the Fetch Mighty box for $449 RRP and pay a $1 one-off activation fee. There is no ongoing monthly subscription for the Starter Pack. *Movie Box is an extra $1/month for retail customers. ISP customers: The Fetch box and Starter Pack are included in eligible broadband plans, or you can add the Starter Pack to your broadband plan for $10 or $15/month depending on your service provider.
- New customers: 14 day free trial
- No Lock-in Contract
- Watch on 2 devices concurrently
- Watch Live NRL, AFL, Super Rugby + more
- 15,000+ hrs of on-demand sport – new content daily
- SplitView feature allows watching up to 4 videos in one screen (on selected devices).
- All content streamed in HD (bandwidth required) and comes with other features like our ‘No Spoiler!’ setting and Key moments
- Requires internet & compatible device
- Data charges apply
- Featuring: Toyota AFL Premiership, NRL Telstra Premiership, NBA, NFL, Hyundai A-League, FIA Formula One World Championship™, Virgin Australia Supercars Championship
- Over 15,000 hours of quality on-demand sport content, from Fox Sports, ESPN, beIN SPORTS, and Kayo originals - game/race replays, award-winning documentaries & sports related shows and news
- New customers: 1 month free
- No Lock-in Contract
- The latest TV shows on Telstra TV
- Includes Pop & Lifestyle shows
- Watch 2 screens at once, register up to 5 devices
- A great library of TV series and movies is accessible on demand on your Telstra TV
- Entry pack allows access to premium packs for an additional fee
- Pay on your Telstra bill
- Save $10/mth on Kayo for 12 mths
- No Lock-in Contract
- Watch on 3 devices concurrently
- Watch Live NRL, AFL, Super Rugby + more
- 15,000+ hrs of on-demand sport – new content daily
- SplitView feature allows watching up to 4 videos in one screen (on selected devices).
- All content streamed in HD (bandwidth required) and comes with other features like our ‘No Spoiler!’ setting and Key moments
- Requires internet & compatible device
- Data charges apply
- Featuring: Toyota AFL Premiership, NRL Telstra Premiership, NBA, NFL, Hyundai A-League, FIA Formula One World Championship™, Virgin Australia Supercars Championship
- Over 15,000 hours of quality on-demand sport content, from Fox Sports, ESPN, beIN SPORTS, and Kayo originals - game/race replays, award-winning documentaries & sports related shows and news
- No Lock-in Contract
- 25+ channels: Lifestyle, Drama, Comedy, Entertainment & more
- 20+ channels of premium drama, kids, & documentaries
- Great shows like The Walking Dead and Westworld
- No Lock-in Contract
- Available on all mobile providers
- Exclusive coverage and content not available on TV
- Apps available for iOS and Android to stream sports on the go
- Full access to live and on-demand games from AFL, AFLW, NRL, Netball and A-League
- Available streaming apps cover AFL, AFLW, NRL, A-League and Australian Netball
- Can only be used in Australia
- Live streamed matches restricted to 7-inch screen size, no limit for on-demand replays
- Data usage charges apply for customers on networks other than Telstra
- No Lock-in Contract
- Stream the best from BBC, Universal, Fox Crime, and Fox One
- 15 extra channels of kids entertainment, documentaries and more
- Entertainment, drama, comedy, reality TV & lifestyle from Australia & around the world
- Must watch shows Prodigal Son, Strike Back, Heroes
- New customers: 14 day free trial
- No Lock-in Contract
- Watch on 3 devices concurrently
- Watch Live NRL, AFL, Super Rugby + more
- 15,000+ hrs of on-demand sport – new content daily
- SplitView feature allows watching up to 4 videos in one screen (on selected devices).
- All content streamed in HD (bandwidth required) and comes with other features like our ‘No Spoiler!’ setting and Key moments
- Requires internet & compatible device
- Data charges apply
- Featuring: Toyota AFL Premiership, NRL Telstra Premiership, NBA, NFL, Hyundai A-League, FIA Formula One World Championship™, Virgin Australia Supercars Championship
- Over 15,000 hours of quality on-demand sport content, from Fox Sports, ESPN, beIN SPORTS, and Kayo originals - game/race replays, award-winning documentaries & sports related shows and news
- No Lock-in Contract
- 10 TV channels full of the hottest Movies - ad free & a huge library
- 25+ channels of Lifestyle, Drama, Comedy, Reality, News & Entertainment
- 20+ channels of premium drama, kids, & documentaries
- Must-watch blockbusters like Aquaman, Bohemian Rhapsody and A Star Is Born
- No Lock-in Contract
- 50+ channels
- Enjoy 130 complete drama series
- Entertainment, Drama, Lifestyle, Docos & Reality
- Watch live and on demand with the Foxtel GO app
- iQ4: Australia’s best TV all in one place
- No Lock-in Contract
- 50+ entertainment & drama channels
- Foxtel On Demand: access to tv shows & movies
- With Foxtel GO, stream or watch live the channels from your subscription, on your device.
- Flexibility to change your package once a month to suit your needs
- iQ4 box & install fees waived
- 12 Month Contract
- 50+ channels
- Enjoy 130 complete drama series
- Entertainment, Drama, Lifestyle, Docos & Reality
- Watch live and on demand with the Foxtel GO app
- iQ4: Australia’s best TV all in one place
- More terms: New residential customers and standard install only. Cancel fee applies.
- No Lock-in Contract
- 50+ Foxtel Plus & movies HD channels
- Ad-break free & On Demand
- Watch thousands of blockbusters, classics, action, comedy, romance, thriller, family & more
- Flexibility to change your package once a month to suit your needs
- No Lock-in Contract
- 50+ Foxtel Plus & sports channels
- Foxtel On Demand: access to tv shows & movies
- With Foxtel GO, stream or watch live the channels from your subscription, on your device.
- Flexibility to change your package once a month to suit your needs
- No Lock-in Contract
- Stream AFL and NRL on Fox Sports
- + Formula 1, NBA, Baseball, V8 Supercars
- & much more
- 25+ channels of Lifestyle, Drama, Comedy, Reality, News & Entertainment
- 20+ channels of premium drama, kids, & documentaries
- Stream the best choice of entertainment, drama, comedy, reality TV and lifestyle from Australia and around the world
- iQ4 box & install fees waived
- 12 Month Contract
- 50+ channels
- HD pack included
- Entertainment, Drama, Lifestyle, Docos & Reality
- Watch live and on demand with the Foxtel GO app
- iQ4: Australia’s best TV all in one place
- More terms: New residential customers and standard install only. Cancel fee applies.
- No Lock-in Contract
- Multiscreen access
- Netflix Standard Plan included
- 50+ channels
- Entertainment, Drama, Lifestyle, Docos, Reality & more
- Watch live and on demand with the Foxtel GO app
- iQ4: Australia’s best TV all in one place
- iQ4 box & install fees waived
- 12 Month Contract
- Netflix Standard Plan included
- 50+ channels
- Entertainment, Drama, Lifestyle, Docos & Reality
- Watch live and on demand with the Foxtel GO app
- iQ4: Australia’s best TV all in one place
- More terms: New residential customers and standard install only. Cancel fee applies.
- Save $5/mth. Ends 21/10
- iQ4 box & install fees waived
- 12 Month Contract
- Foxtel Plus & Movies HD
- Thousands of hours of movies
- 10 channels of crime, history, home and reality
- Watch live and on demand with the Foxtel GO app
- iQ4: Australia’s best TV all in one place
- More terms: New residential customers and standard install only. Cancel fee applies.
- Save $10/mth. Ends 21/10
- iQ4 box & install fees waived
- 12 Month Contract
- Foxtel Plus & Sports HD
- 50+ sports on 12 live HD channels
- 10 channels of crime, history, home and reality
- Watch live and on demand with the Foxtel GO app
- iQ4: Australia’s best TV all in one place
- More terms: New residential customers and standard install only. Cancel fee applies.
- No Lock-in Contract
- 50+ Foxtel Plus, sports & movies HD channels
- Foxtel On Demand: access to tv shows & movies
- Foxtel GO: stream or watch live the channels from your subscription on your device.
- Flexibility to change your package once a month to suit your needs
- No Lock-in Contract
- Foxtel Plus & Sports HD
- 50+ sports on 12 live HD channels
- Favourites & Kids packs included
- Multiscreen access
- Watch live and on demand with the Foxtel GO app
- iQ4: Australia’s best TV all in one place
- No Lock-in Contract
- 10 TV channels full of the hottest Movies - ad free & a huge library
- 25+ channels of Lifestyle, Drama, Comedy, Reality, News & Entertainment
- Get a footy fix with AFL and NRL on Fox Sports, as well as Formula 1, NBA, Baseball, V8 Supercars
- 20+ channels of premium drama, kids, & documentaries
- Stream the best choice of entertainment, drama, comedy, reality TV and lifestyle from Australia and around the world
- No Lock-in Contract
- Foxtel Plus & Movies HD
- Thousands of hours of movies
- Favourites pack included
- Multiscreen access
- Watch live and on demand with the Foxtel GO app
- iQ4: Australia’s best TV all in one place
- Save $5/mth. Ends 21/10
- iQ4 box & install fees waived
- 12 Month Contract
- Netflix Standard Plan included
- Foxtel Plus & Movies HD
- Thousands of hours of movies
- 10 channels of crime, history, home and reality
- Watch live and on demand with the Foxtel GO app
- iQ4: Australia’s best TV all in one place
- More terms: New residential customers and standard install only. Cancel fee applies.
- Save $10/mth. Ends 21/10
- iQ4 box & install fees waived
- 12 Month Contract
- Netflix Standard Plan included
- 50+ sports on 12 live HD channels
- 10 channels of crime, history, home and reality
- Watch live and on demand with the Foxtel GO app
- iQ4: Australia’s best TV all in one place
- More terms: New residential customers and standard install only. Cancel fee applies.
- Save $20/mth. Ends 21/10
- iQ4 box & install fees waived
- 12 Month Contract
- Foxtel Plus, Movies HD, Sports HD & Kids
- 50+ sports on 12 live HD channels
- Thousands of hours of movies
- 10 channels of crime, history, home & reality
- Watch live and on demand with the Foxtel GO app
- iQ4: Australia’s best TV all in one place
- More terms: New residential customers and standard install only. Cancel fee applies.
- No Lock-in Contract
- Netflix Standard Plan included
- 50+ sports on 12 live HD channels
- Favourites & Kids packs included
- Multiscreen access
- Watch live and on demand with the Foxtel GO app
- iQ4: Australia’s best TV all in one place
- No Lock-in Contract
- Netflix Standard Plan included
- Foxtel Plus & Movies HD
- Favourites pack included
- Multiscreen access
- Thousands of hours of movies
- Watch live and on demand with the Foxtel GO app
- iQ4: Australia’s best TV all in one place
- Save $20/mth. Ends 21/10
- iQ4 box & install fees waived
- 12 Month Contract
- Netflix Standard Plan included
- Foxtel Plus, Movies HD & Kids
- Thousands of hours of movies
- 50+ sports on 12 live HD channels
- 10 channels of crime, history, home and reality
- Watch live and on demand with the Foxtel GO app
- iQ4: Australia’s best TV all in one place
- More terms: New residential customers and standard install only. Cancel fee applies.
- No Lock-in Contract
- Netflix Standard Plan included
- 50+ Foxtel Plus, sports, movies, drama & docos channels
- Foxtel On Demand: access to tv shows & movies
- With Foxtel GO, stream or watch live the channels from your subscription, on your device.
- Flexibility to change your package once a month to suit your needs
- No Lock-in Contract
- Foxtel Plus, Movies HD & Kids
- 50+ sports on 12 live HD channels
- Favourites pack included
- Multiscreen access
- Thousands of hours of movies
- Watch live and on demand with the Foxtel GO app
- iQ4: Australia’s best TV all in one place
- Save $40/mth. Ends 21/10
- iQ4 box & install fees waived
- 12 Month Contract
- Netflix Standard Plan included
- Foxtel Plus, Kids & Favourites
- 50+ sports on 12 live HD channels
- 1,000+ movies
- Multiroom casting
- 3 Kids channels
- 10 Favourites channels
- Watch live and on demand with the Foxtel GO app
- iQ4: Australia’s best TV all in one place
- More terms: New residential customers and standard install only. Cancel fee applies.
- No Lock-in Contract
- Premium dramas from the UK & US. Live and On Demand
- 25+ channels of Lifestyle, Drama, Comedy, Reality, News & Entertainment
- 10 TV channels full of the hottest Movies - ad free & a huge library
- Get a footy fix with AFL and NRL on Fox Sports, as well as Formula 1, NBA, Baseball, V8 Supercars and more
- Get access to Discovery, Nat Geo, Crime + Investigation and HISTORY
- Family-friendly entertainment that kids love and parents trust
- No Lock-in Contract
- Netflix Standard Plan included
- Foxtel Plus, Movies HD & Kids
- Favourites pack included
- Multiscreen access
- Thousands of hours of movies
- 50+ sports on 12 live HD channels
- Watch live and on demand with the Foxtel GO app
- iQ4: Australia’s best TV all in one place
- No Lock-in Contract
- Netflix Standard Plan included
- Foxtel Plus, Kids & Favourites
- 50+ sports on 12 live HD channels
- 1,000+ movies
- Multiroom casting
- 3 Kids channels
- 10 Favourites channels
- Watch live and on demand with the Foxtel GO app
- iQ4: Australia’s best TV all in one place
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Foxtel – Premium Entertainment in a Bundle
Whether you’re looking for the best in general entertainment, premium drama or the most extensive coverage of elite sport from around the globe, Foxtel is the place where you’re going to find it. And it doesn’t have to cost a fortune to get Foxtel into your home, either – just look at the current plans for Australia’s premium TV service, tailor it exactly to your needs, and take advantage of some offers that are hard to turn down.
Is Foxtel right for me?
For the past few decades, Foxtel has been a key part of Australia’s TV landscape, and in recent years it’s expanded massively as the range of entertainment on offer around the world – from TV drama to sport to reality TV to lifestyle shows – has gotten larger and larger. The Foxtel of today is much larger, more diverse and more technologically advanced than ever before, bringing in premium entertainment, sport, news and events from around the world on dozens of channels.
If it’s the complete seasons of Game of Thrones, and latest season of Westworld that you’re craving, you’ll only find it on Foxtel, thanks to the unrivalled library of the Fox Showcase channel. If you’re wanting to see the very latest in lifestyle and reality shows, you’ll find them in the Foxtel TV guide as well – alongside live coverage of major events like the Emmy and Golden Globe Awards. And if you’re into all things sport, whether it’s the best of live NRL in Australia or domestic and international Rugby, you’ve got a feast of 12 channels to explore, delivering high definition coverage of almost every sporting code under the sun, from all around Australia and every corner of the globe.
And all these channels are delivered to you on one of the most advanced set top boxes seen to date – the powerful iQ4, which not only makes the process of watching and recording your shows effortless, but also opens up access to the next level of live satellite broadcasting – 4K Ultra HD.
The IQ4: Foxtel’s revolutionary hardware
When Foxtel introduced the first in its series of iQ boxes, the landscape of pay TV was changed forever – now, it was possible to effortlessly record shows, sports and movies simply by hitting a single button rather than manually programming in times. The first iQ was a fairly basic device by modern standards, but it was soon followed by the iQ HD and then the iQ2 (still in use by many today) and the ground-breaking iQ3 with its graphical user interface and advanced features. The long legacy of IQ set top boxes has been behind the latest in the series – the powerful, advanced iQ4.
This latest Foxtel iQ box looks similar to its predecessor, but under the hood it packs some serious power, making the experience smooth and effortless whether you’re watching and recording live TV, streaming the thousands of hours of on-demand content available to Foxtel subscribers, or enjoying the new Foxtel 4K channels – the first broadcast 4K TV channels in Australia.
It’s the iQ4 that’s key to the new Foxtel experience, which seamlessly melds broadcast channels with high quality streaming – to the point where you can start watching a show live and finish it via on-demand streaming whenever you like. Recordings can be set for single episodes or entire series from the Foxtel web site or one of the phone and tablet apps, making sure you never miss a show.
The “New Foxtel Experience” Merges Netflix with Foxtel
In 2019, Foxtel unveiled what they call “The New Foxtel Experience,” which gives Foxtel subscribers with an iQ3 and iQ4 box a completely redesigned user interface that includes an easy access to Netflix as well as catch-up services like ABC iView. As part of this new experience, Foxtel now includes a full Netflix app for the first time on the iQ4. This move is part of the pay-TV giant’s continued strategy of aggregating the best content for their nationwide subscription base to watch on-demand. And what better way to have it all in one place than by housing the biggest streaming TV provider in the world?
This new user interface brings together two entertainment powerhouses under one roof, Foxtel and Netflix, while also offering a whole lot more in key features that provide entertainment to the Australian audience like nothing else.
With just a click of a button, you can switch from browsing through Foxtel’s acclaimed shows such as Wentworth and Lambs of God to Netflix’s hit series such as Stranger Things and Ozark. On top of that, free-to-air catch ups services SBS On Demand and ABC iView are also available to users with either the iQ3 and iQ4 set-top boxes.
How do I connect?
For most new subscribers, Foxtel will be installed as a satellite service – which, thanks to the satellite-only iQ4 and its 4K channels, is easily the best option. While Foxtel started out as a service delivered by cable in areas that had access – and still is for some long-term subscribers – the satellite service allows a vast amount of people across the entire country to have access to high quality, high definition channels – and the new 4K channel shows just how capable satellite can be. We’re guessing more 4K channels are on the way, too – but in the meantime, satellite is the only way you can watch live 4K television in Australia without any buffering or quality loss, guaranteed.
Installation costs are always a factor, especially when Foxtel has to put a satellite dish on your roof and wire it up inside your home, but even that’s less of an issue with some of the above plans – the installation cost is credited back to you so you don’t pay a cent, as long as you stay connected for the entire 12-month contract. Customers can always opt to go month-to-month but with the caveat of having to pay upfront costs.
The Plans
When you’re looking to get connected to Foxtel, you have a choice between two options – Foxtel themselves, and Foxtel From Telstra. It might seem a little confusing, since Telstra is a part-owner of Foxtel – the main difference is simply that with Foxtel From Telstra, as the name suggests, you’ll be billed for your service by Telstra rather than Foxtel. That can turn out to be incredibly convenient, too – allowing you to add your Foxtel subscription to your existing Telstra bill, for example.
The actual Foxtel service you get, regardless of which you choose, is identical – the channel packs, the iQ4 box and everything else are the same. But by opting for one over the other, you can get some surprisingly great value on the plan of your choice.
The current offers that Foxtel From Telstra has are even better than usual from a value point of view; the caveat is that to get the full value out of them, you need to stay signed up for a full 12 months. If you’re up for the commitment, though, you’ll score discounted entertainment packages. These plans are only available to new subscribers, by the way.
Foxtel Plus
For a very affordable monthly price, you get the base Foxtel Plus channel pack – 55 channels of everything from news to lifestyle to premium drama, and even kids. This includes the Lifestyle channel, which is home to hit reality shows such as Last Week Tonight with John Oliver, Gogglebox, The Great Australian Bake Off, and more. There’s also something for kids and drama fans with channels such as Showcase, BBC UKTV, FOX8, Universal, and Nick Jr. Foxtel Plus and the other packs can be bundled with Netflix for an additional monthly fee.
Premium Bundle
Foxtel’s Premium Bundle combines Foxtel Plus, Sports, Movies, and Kids in one package. It’s almost as hefty as the all-in entertainment bundle Platinum Plus but with the absence of the Favourites pack and Multiscreen feature. With the Premium option, you save big bucks in case you have no need for the aforementioned content and feature.
Sports HD Bundle
With this pack, you get over 50 entertainment channels plus access to Australia’s definitive source of all things sport – 12 live HD channels of it, covering live sport ranging from Rugby World Cup, AFL and NRL to A-League soccer and championship surfing. There’s the extensive ESPN coverage of all things American, like baseball, NBA and NFL. There’s beIN Sports’ coverage of European football. And there’s the Fox Cricket channel, giving you direct access to the best in cricket in Australia and worldwide. HD is part of the package, no extra fees required.
Movies or Sports + Netflix
Even without subscribing to Foxtel’s top-end Platinum Plus bundle, every family in Australia can get all the entertainment they need in one practical package that puts movies or sports and a Netflix subscription in one plan. Hard to choose between Sports or Movies? You can always have both by adding individual packs into your account for extra monthly fees. Foxtel also often offers discounted bundles that combine a variety of packages.
Movies HD Bundle
Movie buffs need not to look further. Foxtel’s Movie HD bundle offers 10 movie channels that offer all kinds of cinematic experience, regardless of your taste or preferred genre. These channels include Premiere, Kids, Family, Action, Comedy, Drama, Thriller, Hits, Greats and Romance. There’s surely something for everyone with HD included as part of the deal. From the biggest blockbusters to acclaimed films, Foxtel’s movies-dedicated bundle doesn’t fall short entertainment-wise.
Platinum Plus Bundle
This pack gives you everything that Foxtel has to offer. With this pack, you get over 90 channels, which includes Foxtel Plus, Sports HD, Movies HD, Kids & Favourites. You also get an all-access pass to over 50 live sports ad-free, over a thousand movies ready to stream, plus an exclusive pass the latest world of drama from Australia and beyond. And as an added bonus, Platinum Plus also comes with a full Netflix subscription and free access to multiroom casting (letting you stream from the Foxtel Go app to your Chromecast!)
Is It Worth It?
We’ve all got so many more options for stuff to watch these days, that’s for sure – but some of the best content around is exclusive to Foxtel, whether that’s premium drama or live sports. That used to be the point where people complained about the price but, with the deals that are going around these days, it’s surprisingly cheap to just point your TV at that satellite and save some money while you’re doing it.
Foxtel Review
Nearly half of all Australian homes now have Foxtel bringing a whole planet’s worth of entertainment into their lounge rooms, giving them access to the largest range of drama, comedy, sport, and entertainment around. If you’re not in one of those homes, you could be missing out on a lot.
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Foxtel min cost based on selected pack with an iQ4. New residential customers and standard install only. Foxtel cancel fee applies for 12 mth plans. All quoted monthly prices and minimum cost pricing are based on current pricing. Our prices may change from time to time in accordance with the Residential Subscription Television Agreement.
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Just connect your compatible device to the internet. Data charges may apply. Shows only available if they’re in your pack, some shows/channels not available. Casting only available to Multiroom subscribers. Sorry, Australia only.
Just connect your compatible iQ or device to the internet. Data charges may apply. Shows only available if they’re in your pack, some shows/channels not available. Sorry, Australia only.
Requires iQ4, compatible 4K TV and Sports & HD packs. For more info see For more info see foxtel.com.au/compatibility
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