Pros
- $10 discount if you bundle Internet and electricity on the same bill
- Next-day NBN connection (T&Cs apply)
- Australian support team
Cons
- Prices are often more expensive than competitors'
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Origin is the latest electricity company that has entered the NBN retail business. Unfortunately, its outright NBN prices are more expensive than more established NBN providers that offer similar speeds.
If you're an existing Origin Energy customer, the high cost of the NBN plans comes down by $10 a month, which makes it a bit more affordable.
Origin NBN could be right for you if:
But keep in mind that Origin:
Origin offers a $10 bundle discount for those who get energy and NBN with it.
Those looking to purchase an Origin Internet plan outright could find cheaper options elsewhere.
Origin does offer the option to bring your own modem, otherwise its modems start at $149 (plus $20 postage).
Unfortunately, there are no objective reports of Origin's broadband speeds in comparison with other brands, such as the ACCC and Netflix measure.
Origin's quoted typical evening speeds on its plans are often at or close to the maximum speed of the speed tier, which is a positive sign.
Origin has a few bonus features to look into:
Get $10 off your monthly Internet bill if you bundle your NBN plan with an Origin Energy plan.
This makes its Internet plans more on par with the average prices available on Finder.
Origin promises next-day NBN connection for eligible premises. If you are eligible, you'll need to sign up before 1pm to get connected the next day.
Origin says it will pay you up to $100 a day for each day you're not connected to cover any expenses you've encountered for the use of alternative Internet.
You can choose to either pay as you go for calls or get a $10 a month premium add-on to include most call types.
Origin's Internet plans aren't exactly the cheapest on the market, making it easy to find other alternatives if budget is an issue.
For a cheaper energy bundle:
Dodo does both energy and NBN. You can still get everything on the 1 bill, but its plans are cheaper than Origin's.
For local support:
If a local call centre is important to you, then Aussie Broadband will do you just fine. It has a stellar reputation for customer service with slightly cheaper prices than Origin.
For cheaper NBN:
Tangerine is one of the cheapest NBN providers on Finder and has sign-up discounts that last 6 months.
If you're keen to hop onto Origin, just click the green Go to site button in our comparison table. All you need to do is type in your address to sign up to a plan of your choice.
What if I'm moving house?
Origin prides itself on swift turnarounds for moving electricity and gas, and this applies to NBN as well. If the NBN is already set up at your residence, you could be eligible for Origin's next-day connection promise. Otherwise it may take up to 5 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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