Pros
- Bundle NBN with electricity and gas to get a discount
- AGL Rewards available
- Fast typical evening speeds on most plans
Cons
- Most common internet plans are more expensive than other providers if you're not already an AGL customer
AGL is one of Australia's most respected gas and electricity providers, but it also provides NBN plans. All of AGL's NBN plans come with unlimited data, no lock-in contract and no set-up fees.
Known primarily as an energy provider, AGL started life as the Australian Gas Light company.
You can get in touch with AGL regarding its NBN in the following ways:
AGL also has options for getting in touch for hearing and impaired customers, as well as an interpreter service so you can speak to someone in your language.
AGL offers a handful of bonus features:
You can get get a discount on your NBN plan if you bundle it with an AGL energy plan and BYO modem.
For $10 a month you can get a home phone connection with unlimited calls to Australian mobiles and standard landlines.
AGL's NBN plans are certified carbon neutral by Climate Active.
Keep in mind that this is done through the purchase of carbon credits rather than actively reducing the carbon these technologies emit.
Get access to special offers and savings across a range of well known brands across things like dining, entertainment, travel, health and beauty, home living and more.
Here's how AGL compares to some of the most popular NBN providers in Australia and their NBN 50 plans. Keep in mind that we've used standard ongoing prices for each provider (no promotional discounts applied).
Provider | Typical evening speed | Price | Learn more |
---|---|---|---|
AGL | 50Mbps | $84/month | |
Telstra | 50Mbps | $105/month | |
Optus | 50Mbps | $89/month | |
TPG | 50Mbps | $79.99/month | |
iiNet | 50Mbps | $79.99/month | |
Aussie Broadband | 49Mbps | $89/month | |
Belong | 50Mbps | $80/month | |
Tangerine | 50Mbps | $79.90/month |
It's easy to sign up to AGL if you think it's right for you. Simply enter your address once you're on its website to make sure you can access the plan you've chosen. Together with regular fixed-line NBN, AGL also offers fixed wireless NBN plans if that's the connection type available at your property.
What if I'm moving house?
AGL encourages people to use its services while moving, boasting an efficient sign up and moving process. Keep in mind that it could take up to 5 business days to get connected.
Be sure to give your current provider a heads up in case there's a notice period to account for. You don't want to be stuck paying for 2 internet plans.
If you're still feeling unsure about the process, check out our guide on how to switch broadband providers.
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