Origin broadband review

Our verdict: Origin may offer next-day NBN connections and a bundling discount, but its prices and performance may have you looking elsewhere.

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4.6 based on 835 reviews

Pros

  • $10 discount if you bundle internet and electricity on the same bill
  • Next-day NBN connection (T&Cs apply)

Cons

  • Prices are often more expensive than other providers on most common NBN speeds
  • 30 days' notice needed to cancel
  • Plans don't reach maximum speeds

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4.1/5
Nbn500
500/40
Mbps
$114
per month  
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$114
$59
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Origin Broadband Everyday NBN 25 (Classic)
NBN
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$95
$50
per month for first 6 months
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4.1/5
Nbn25
25/8.5
Mbps
$95
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$95
$50
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Origin Broadband Enthusiast NBN 100 (Classic)
NBN
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$114
$59
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4.1/5
Nbn100
95/17
Mbps
$114
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Origin Broadband Experience NBN 50 (Classic)
NBN
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$109
$64
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4.1/5
Nbn50
50/17
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$109
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Origin Broadband Ultra Fast NBN 1000 (Classic)
NBN
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$144
$89
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4.1/5
Nbn1000
860/85
Mbps
$144
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Origin Broadband Everyday NBN 25 (Extras)
NBN
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$95
$60
per month for first 6 months
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4.1/5
Nbn25
25/8.5
Mbps
$95
per month  
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$95
$60
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Origin Broadband Experience NBN 50 (Extras)
NBN
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$109
$74
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4.1/5
Nbn50
50/17
Mbps
$109
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$109
$74
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Origin Broadband Enthusiast NBN 100 (Extras)
NBN
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$114
$79
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4.1/5
Nbn100
95/17
Mbps
$114
per month  
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$114
$79
per month for first 6 months
Special offer: $79/mth for first 6 months, then $114/mth. Plus, 25,000 Everyday Rewards points. $79 min. total cost. T&Cs apply.
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Origin Broadband Extra Fast NBN 500 (Extras)
NBN
Month-to-month
SAVE $210
$114
$79
per month for first 6 months
Finder score
4.1/5
Nbn500
500/40
Mbps
$114
per month  
SAVE $210
$114
$79
per month for first 6 months
Special offer: $79/mth for first 6 months, then $114/mth. Plus, 25,000 Everyday Rewards points. $79 min. total cost. T&Cs apply.
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Origin Broadband Ultra Fast NBN 1000 (Extras)
NBN
Month-to-month
SAVE $210
$144
$109
per month for first 6 months
Finder score
4.1/5
Nbn1000
860/85
Mbps
$144
per month  
SAVE $210
$144
$109
per month for first 6 months
Special offer: $109/mth for first 6 months, then $144/mth. Plus, 25,000 Everyday Rewards points. $109 min. total cost. T&Cs apply.
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How the Finder Score helps you find a better broadband plan

We designed the Finder Score to simplify your search for the best NBN and Home Wireless plans. By analysing hundreds of options from 40+ providers, we evaluate pricing, speeds, data allowances and plan features. Each factor is weighted and combined to generate a score out of 10 — helping you quickly spot the most competitive plans on the market. Read the full breakdown.

Features Data allowance Typical download speed Price
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Origin Broadband NBN Fixed Wireless Plus (Classic)
NBN
Month-to-month
  • Month-to-month
  • BYO modem or $0 modem if you stay connected for 24 months. T&Cs apply
Unlimited Data
Unlimited Data
80Mbps
nbn®100
80Mbps
nbn®100
$55
per month
$0 setup fees, $55 min. total cost
$55 per month
$0 setup fees, $55 min. total cost
Discount: $55/mth for first 6 months, then $110/mth. $55 min. total cost. T&Cs apply.
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Origin Broadband NBN Fixed Wireless Fast (Classic)
NBN
Month-to-month
  • Month-to-month
  • BYO modem or $0 modem if you stay connected for 24 months. T&Cs apply
Unlimited Data
Unlimited Data
160Mbps
nbn®250
160Mbps
nbn®250
$60
per month
$0 setup fees, $60 min. total cost
$60 per month
$0 setup fees, $60 min. total cost
Discount: $60/mth for first 6 months, then $115/mth. $60 min. total cost. T&Cs apply.
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Origin Broadband NBN Fixed Wireless Plus (Extras)
NBN
Month-to-month
  • Month-to-month
  • BYO modem or $0 modem if you stay connected for 24 months. T&Cs apply
Unlimited Data
Unlimited Data
80Mbps
nbn®100
80Mbps
nbn®100
$75
per month
$0 setup fees, $75 min. total cost
$75 per month
$0 setup fees, $75 min. total cost
Special offer: $75/mth for first 6 months, then $110/mth. Plus, 25,000 Everyday Rewards points. $75 min. total cost. T&Cs apply.
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Origin Broadband NBN Fixed Wireless Fast (Extras)
NBN
Month-to-month
  • Month-to-month
  • BYO modem or $0 modem if you stay connected for 24 months. T&Cs apply
Unlimited Data
Unlimited Data
160Mbps
nbn®250
160Mbps
nbn®250
$80
per month
$0 setup fees, $80 min. total cost
$80 per month
$0 setup fees, $80 min. total cost
Special offer: $80/mth for first 6 months, then $115/mth. Plus, 25,000 Everyday Rewards points. $80 min. total cost. T&Cs apply.
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Origin broadband review: Our verdict

Although mostly known as an energy provider, Origin also offers monthly NBN plans with no lock-in contract. Its standard monthly prices are more expensive than more established providers that offer similar speeds:

  • Origin does offer an extra $10 a month off your NBN plan if you bundle it with an Origin Energy plan. This helps to bring down the cost of its plans, but even with the discount, its plans aren't the most affordable.
  • Origin does offer the option to bring your own modem to keep upfront costs low, otherwise its modems start at $169 (plus $20 postage), which is higher than the average cost of a modem in Finder's database.
  • Origin does offer some bonus features that may interest some customers such as bonus Everyday Rewards points, and 'next day' connection.

Things to watch out for:

  • Origin requires that payment is made via direct debit.
  • You need to give 30 days notice if you want to cancel your Origin Broadband plan.
  • While Origin promises next-day NBN connections, keep in mind that you need to sign up to its NBN plan before 1pm. Not all premises are covered though, so if this is a big reason for you to sign up, contact Origin to see if you're eligible.

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Customer service

You can get in touch with Origin broadband in multiple ways:

  • Via the Origin app
  • Send them an email
  • Use social media apps such as Facebook messenger
  • Contact their service support line between 8am–12am AEDT Monday to Sunday.
  • Keep in mind: Origin's phone support is a 1300 number, which costs 35c to call on the Origin Energy home phone pack.

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Bonus features

Origin Internet has quite a few bonus features to look into:

Energy bundling discount

Get a $10 monthly credit on your internet bill for 12 months 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.

Next-day NBN connection

Origin aims to get eligible premises connected to NBN by the next day, making it a handy option if you need internet set up quickly.

Home phone packages

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.

Everyday Rewards points

Everyday Rewards members can get bonus points when they sign up online, which can be redeemed as Everyday Rewards dollars. The number of points varies from time to time, so check the current offer before you sign up.

How does Origin compare?

With the NBN 50 plan being the most popular internet plan in Australia, Finder has gathered together what some of the major providers also do on this speed tier so you can see how Origin compares next to them.

ProviderTypical evening speedPriceLearn more
Origin50Mbps$109/month
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Telstra50Mbps$99/month
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TPG50Mbps$89.99/month
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Optus50Mbps$97/month
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AGL47Mbps$103/month
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iiNet50Mbps$89.99/month
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Aussie Broadband47Mbps$95/month
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Belong50Mbps$91/month
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Tangerine50Mbps$89.90/month
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