You can earn 36,000 Velocity Points with AGL: Is it worth it?
AGL's now letting you earn Velocity Points on mobile and internet plans, building on the "success" it has had with offering up to 150,000 points on solar battery bundles and EV chargers.
This could be great news for frequent flyers and anyone who loves bundling their services.
That said, there are always pros and cons with offers like this, so keep reading to find out if they're really worth it.
How to earn up to 18,000 Velocity Points with AGL's mobile plans
Here's a quick breakdown of the points you can earn on each plan. We'll go into more details once you've had a look.
| Plan | Price | Velocity Points |
|---|---|---|
| Small SIM plan (50GB) | $20 a month for the first 6 months, then $35 a month | 6,000 |
| Medium SIM plan (100GB) | $40 a month for the first 6 months, then $50 a month | 12,000 |
| Large SIM plan (150GB) | $50 a month for the first 6 months, then $65 a month | 18,000 |
You'll need to stay connected for at least 6 months to earn the full amount of Velocity Points.
For example, with the Large SIM plan, you'll earn 3,000 points per month over 6 months.
AGL's mobile plans run on the Optus 4G and 5G network, and include $50 of international call credit for eligible countries.
Click on the 'sign up here' button if you're keen.
How to earn up to 18,000 Velocity Points with AGL's NBN plans
Similar to the previous section, here's a breakdown of what's on offer before we get into the nitty gritty.
| Plan | Price | Velocity Points |
|---|---|---|
| Home Fast (NBN 100) | $79 a month for the first 6 months, then $104 a month | 6,000 |
| Home Superfast (NBN 250) | $89 a month for the first 6 months, then $114 a month | 12,000 |
| Home Ultrafast (NBN 1000) | $99 a month for the first 6 months, then $124 a month | 18,000 |
Again, you'll need to stay connected for 6 months to get the maximum number of Velocity Points.
You can also score a modem for $0 if you stay connected for 12 months.
NBN 100 is a solid choice for households with 4 or more users who need reliable speed, including larger families.
NBN 250 and NBN 1000 are much faster options, better suited to homes with 5 or more heavy internet users, especially if multiple people are streaming, gaming, or working online at the same time.
Just keep in mind you'll need a Fibre to the Premises (FTTP) or a Hybrid Fibre Coaxial (HFC) NBN connection to access NBN 250 and NBN 1000 plans.
When you click on the sign-up button, it'll take you to AGL's website, where you can check your NBN connection type.
Is it worth signing up to AGL for Velocity Points?
The good news is that there are no lock-in contracts on any of the plans, so you're free to switch after taking advantage of AGL's Velocity Points offer and 6-month discounts on its NBN plans.
We also asked Finder's editor-in-large and points guru, Angus Kidman, for his thoughts.
"Let's crunch the numbers for the AGL Large mobile plan. You could earn 18,000 Velocity Points, and you'd pay $300 in total ($50 a month for 6 months) to do that," Kidman says.
"Those 18,000 points are worth $180, by my calculations, assuming 1 cent per point which is realistic. If you're actively building up Velocity Points, that's a potentially helpful strategy.
"But if you're just focused on saving money, there are phone plans available that cost less than $50 a month."
The same logic applies to AGL's internet offers too.
And building on Kidman's point, consider whether you actually need an ultrafast internet plan or a mobile plan with high data to earn the maximum Velocity Points available.
If your speed and data needs for broadband and mobile are pretty low, then earning points might not be worth it.
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