OptusNet and Future Broadband are both reputable broadband internet providers in Australia. Deciding which NBN or wireless internet company to sign up to is not an easy task. To make this process easier we have provided a side by side comparison of OptusNet and Future Broadband internet providers in the table below.
Disclaimer: All the data in the table is based on the opinions of people who have submitted reviews to this site over the last 12 months. We screen the reviews very thoroughly to ensure only accurate reviews get through. Please do your own research.
Criteria | OptusNet | Future Broadband |
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About |
![]() Optus is one of the largest telecos in Australia. They also offer TV plans packaged with their broadband plans. |
![]() Future Broadband was founded in late 2017 as a Telecommunications Provider focused on delivering only the highest quality data and voice services. All staff are based in Perth, WA. |
Overall Rating |
3.8
OptusNet has a overall rating of 3.8 out of 5 based on 16 reviews over the last 12 months. OptusNet is a good broadband internet provider according to reviews submitted to this site. |
[Not enough reviews] |
Recommended | 69% of people who have written reviews on this site would recommend OptusNet to their friends as a broadband internet provider. | [Not enough reviews] |
Reliability |
4 OptusNet's reliability is rated as very good by users who have submitted reviews to this site. OptusNet has an overall rating of 4 out of 5 for reliability. |
[Not enough reviews] |
Customer Service |
3.5 OptusNet's customer service is rated as good by users who have submitted reviews to this site. OptusNet has an overall rating of 3.5 out of 5 for customer service. |
[Not enough reviews] |
Value for Money |
3.9 OptusNet is rated as good for value for money by users who have submitted reviews to this site. OptusNet has an overall rating of 3.9 out of 5 for value for money. |
[Not enough reviews] |
Technical Support |
3.6 OptusNet's technical support is rated as good by users who have submitted reviews to this site. OptusNet has an overall rating of 3.6 out of 5 for technical support. |
[Not enough reviews] |
Australian based technical support | No, OptusNet uses a mix of Australian based and overseas call centres for technical support. | [Not enough reviews] |
Call Centre Location | OptusNet uses call centres based in Australia, India and Phillipines. | [Not enough reviews] |
Services Offered | OptusNet offers a range of broadband and internet related services including internet plans. | [Not enough reviews] |
Cost of 25Mbps NBN Plan with unlimited data |
Future Broadband - 25/10 Unlim: 24Mbps, unlimited data for $70 per month. |
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Cost of 50Mbps NBN Plan with unlimited data |
OptusNet - Everyday: 50Mbps, unlimited data for $79 per month. OptusNet - Family Entertainer: 50Mbps, unlimited data for $99 per month. |
Future Broadband - 50/20 unlim: 47Mbps, unlimited data for $85 per month. |
Cost of wireless broadband plan |
OptusNet - Everday 5G (5G): 83Mbps, unlimited data for $79 per month. |
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Contact Details | OptusNet's phone number is: 1300 300 693 and website is: optus.com.au | Future Broadband's phone number is: 08 6117 0600 and website is: futurebroadband.com.au |
Read Reviews | Read reviews of OptusNet. | Read reviews of Future Broadband. |
Company | Plan Name |
Monthly Cost |
Avg Monthly Cost (2 years) |
Typical Evening Speed | Quota | |
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25/10 1000gb (NBN) (Month by month) |
$65
Setup Fee: $35 |
$66.46 | 24 Mb/s | 1000 GB | |
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25/10 Unlim (NBN) (Month by month) |
$70
Setup Fee: $35 |
$71.46 | 24 Mb/s | Unlim |
Company | Plan Name |
Monthly Cost |
Avg Monthly Cost (2 years) |
Typical Evening Speed | Quota | |
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50/20 2000gb (NBN) (Month by month) |
$75
Setup Fee: $35 |
$76.46 | 47 Mb/s | 2000 GB | |
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Everyday (NBN) (Month by month) |
$79 | $79 | 50 Mb/s | Unlim | |
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50/20 unlim (NBN) (Month by month) |
$85
Setup Fee: $35 |
$86.46 | 47 Mb/s | Unlim | |
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Family Entertainer (NBN) (Month by month) |
$99
$89 for first 6 months |
$96.5 | 50 Mb/s | Unlim |
Company | Plan Name |
Monthly Cost |
Avg Monthly Cost (2 years) |
Typical Evening Speed | Quota | |
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Everyday Fast (NBN) (Month by month) |
$99
$89 for first 6 months |
$96.5 | 100 Mb/s | Unlim | |
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100/40 2500gb (NBN) (Month by month) |
$100
Setup Fee: $35 |
$101.46 | 92 Mb/s | 2500 GB | |
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100/40 unlim (NBN) (Month by month) |
$110
Setup Fee: $35 |
$111.46 | 92 Mb/s | Unlim | |
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250/25 2500gb (NBN) (Month by month) |
$115
Setup Fee: $35 |
$116.46 | 200 Mb/s | 2500 GB | |
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Family Entertainer Fast (NBN) (Month by month) |
$119
$109 for first 6 months |
$116.5 | 100 Mb/s | Unlim | |
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250/25 unlim (NBN) (Month by month) |
$120
Setup Fee: $35 |
$121.46 | 200 Mb/s | Unlim | |
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1000/50 2500gb (NBN) (Month by month) |
$135
Setup Fee: $50 |
$137.08 | 250 Mb/s | 2500 GB | |
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1000/50 unlim (NBN) (Month by month) |
$140
Setup Fee: $50 |
$142.08 | 250 Mb/s | Unlim |
Please note that summary below is based on reviews submitted to this website and represents the views of the people who wrote the reviews.
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