TV With Telstra for Pensioners – How Seniors Can Bundle and Save

Television has come a long way in the past 25 years, and these days we’ve got more choices than ever when it comes to finding great shows to watch. Some of the best that TV has to offer comes at an extra cost – but it doesn’t need to be as expensive as you’d think! Thanks to some very well-priced broadband bundles including TV from Telstra, getting access to premium TV has never been more easy or affordable.

Can You Get a Seniors/Pensioners Plan with Telstra?

It’s been several years since we last saw special discount plans and packages for Seniors and pensioners from Telstra – only a basic home phone line is eligible for a small discount on calls made. And while that sounds like a bad thing for those who are hoping to save money, prices have been dropping hugely over the past few years. The home phone is now just one part of a bundle of services you’ll likely want in your home, including streaming TV and the broadband internet that delivers it.

Or you might opt for Foxtel satellite TV – also available through Telstra, with more choices and more channels than the old Seniors Plan offered, at prices that represent far better value.

All-In-One TV and Broadband Bundles

If you’re looking to get set up with everything you need for both communication and TV entertainment, then Telstra’s range of entertainment bundles might be a great fit as a complete solution. The key to these bundles is that they come with a home phone line included – with no extra cost for line rental, and unlimited phone calls to all Australian phones (including mobiles). If you’re someone who makes a lot of phone calls you’ll already know that when you add the line rental and calls together, the bill can get quite sizable. With these bundles, you can call to your heart’s content and not get billed an extra cent.

Telstra gives you a choice of two options – streaming, or satellite. The Telstra TV bundle gives you the acclaimed Telstra TV 3 set top box, which combines free to air TV with all the big streaming services like Netflix and Stan, as well as letting you rent movies instantly via Telstra TV Box Office. Alternatively, you might opt for the satellite option, which gives you a full-featured Foxtel setup with the Foxtel Plus channel pack and either the Sports HD or Movies HD packs as well.

All three bundles come with a fast and reliable Telstra home broadband connection and everything you need to get connected, including the Telstra Smart Modem with 4G backup to make sure you stay connected.

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What About TV on its Own?

If you’re already happy with your home phone and internet and you’re just looking for solid value from premium satellite TV, then Telstra’s got a whole range of packages that fit the bill perfectly. As we mentioned above, what used to be the Foxtel Seniors’ Plan was replaced some years ago by greatly discounted pricing across the board, and Foxtel from Telstra takes that even further with their bundles for new customers.

The new Foxtel Plus base channel pack comes with all Foxtel from Telstra services, and it now contains some of the most popular premium channels amongst its expanded selection of 54. The best of British drama from BBC First and UKTV, the latest US and Australian drama from Fox One and Fox Showcase, along with the best of classic TV, news, music, documentaries and more.

With Foxtel from Telstra, though, you can then add either the Sports HD or Movies HD pack to that bundle for only an extra dollar a month – giving you either 12 channels showcasing the best of premium live sport including AFL and NRL, or 10 channels of non-stop movies. At only $50/month for either of these bundles – including Foxtel’s brilliant iQ4 set top box which lets you record all your TV, including free-to-air – it’s a brilliant price for such a vast range of TV channels.

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What About Other Channel Packs?

You’re not stuck with the bundles above if you’re looking for more channels. Foxtel greatly streamlined its channel packs last year and that means there’s more of your favourites included by default than ever before. But you can also go with the Premium bundle, which combines both the Sports HD and Movies HD bundles and adds the Kids’ channels. Or go all-out with Platinum, which includes every channel Foxtel has to offer, adds the ability to watch in multiple rooms at once, and even throws in a full Netflix subscription (which you can stream on the iQ4 box thanks to its built-in Netflix app). 

You’re getting a great range of channels no matter which bundle you go for, but if you’re looking for the full range, it’s more affordable than it’s ever been. Here’s a rundown of all the Foxtel from Telstra channel packs and what they contain:

Bonus TV with Telstra Plus

Last year, Telstra introduced its first loyalty rewards scheme, Telstra Plus, and it’s proven to be a hit with customers. The way it works is simple – membership is free, and you earn 10 rewards points for every dollar you spend on your Telstra bill. You get access to discounted movie and sports tickets, early access to concert and arts tickets, and your accumulated points can reward you with some very useful gifts. 

If you’re spending above $125 a month on your Telstra bill, though, it gets even better – with 3 months’ free access to streaming service Stan and a free month of sports streaming service Kayo. There aren’t any catches – it’s completely free as a reward for being with Telstra.

The New Telstra Plus™ Rewards Program

Earn points when you pay your bills on your Telstra subscription and get access to membership benefits, which includes up to 3 months free Kayo sports, 6 months free Stan, and so much more.

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Foxtel Now from Telstra

One other option worth considering is especially handy if you’ve chosen the Telstra TV broadband bundle mentioned above. Foxtel Now is the streaming version of Foxtel, delivering the same premium channels to you via streaming. You can sign up to Foxtel Now direct on your Telstra TV box and have it seamlessly added to your Telstra bill – and with no installation or waiting time for setup, it can be a much more versatile option that also saves you money.

Foxtel Now starts at $25/month for the Essentials Pack, which delivers some of Foxtel’s most popular premium channels for less than it costs to get them via satellite. Combined with Telstra’s reliable, unlimited broadband it can be a great option for TV that doesn’t break the bank.

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Great Value for Money

No matter how you choose to get your TV from Telstra, it’s never been better value than it is right now. With excellent bundles, premium TV with lots of choice and of course, a home phone if you want one, Telstra’s making sure you can get the entertainment you want while saving money!

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