The Best NBN Deals for Pensioners and Seniors

Australia is the largest inhabited island but the least populated in the world. The country has an "ageing population." The elderly comprise 15.5% of its population.

The UN calls to ensure that senior citizens remain integrated with society. They should have easy access to cultural, educational, recreational, and spiritual resources. Web connectivity is the key. As such, we have listed the best NBN deals for pensioners.

There are some options for Australian pensioners to get the best NBN deals. They can bundle a landline and NBN plan.

They can also set up a home phone with a pensioner discount and add a cheaper ADSL plan. Or they can switch to cheaper mobile broadbands.

A 100 GB data cap is enough for most Australian pensioners. It’s because their internet needs are very basic. With 100 GB data allowance, pensioners can do any of the following: 

• 50 hours of HD video download/streaming
• 200 hours of SD video download/streaming
• 400 hours of Skype video calling
• 1,600 hours of listening to online radio
• 2,500 hours of updating apps
• 3,000 hours of Skype voice calls
• 20,000 music download/streaming
• 60,000 web pages browsing
• 35,000,000 emails/instant messages

Aussie NBN Seniors Bundle

Aussie Broadband offers three NBN deals for pensioners. 

• The Casual Phone NBN 12/1 100 GB+ for $50.00 monthly. This NBN deal includes 100 GB of limited data.
• The Casual Phone NBN 12/1 Unlimited for $55.00 monthly. This NBN deal includes unlimited data access.
• The Everyday Phone NBN 12/1 100 GB+ for $60.00 monthly. This NBN deal includes a 100 GB of limited data plus free local, mobile, and national AU calls.

These three NBN deals guarantee a typical evening speed of 12 Mbps. There are no lock-in contracts and no setup fee charges. Users can BYO modem or buy one with prices ranging from $149.00 to $499.00.

Telstra Seniors Plan

Telstra doesn't offer senior discounts on their NBN plans. But pensioners can still save money by signing up for a bundle of NBN deals. It offers two best seniors bundle plans.

• The Standard NBN 25 500 GB for $75.00 monthly. This NBN deal includes 500 GB of limited data at a typical evening speed of 25 Mbps. If you sign up for a 24-month lock-in contract, you don’t have to pay the $99.00 connection fee and you’ll get a free 3 months subscription for BINGE.
• The Standard Plus NBN 50 Unlimited for $90.00 monthly. This NBN deal includes unlimited data allowance at a typical evening speed of 50 Mbps. If you sign up for a 12-month lock-in contract, you’ll get a $10.00 discount on your monthly bill for 12 months. You also don’t have to pay the $99.00 connection fee and you’ll get a free 3 months subscription for BINGE.

Both Telstra NBN deals come with unlimited local and national AU calls. 

Vodafone Seniors Plan

Vodafone offers three NBN deals with unlimited data. 

• The Essential NBN 25 for $55.00 monthly with a typical evening speed of 25 Mbps.
• The Essential NBN 50 for $65.00 monthly with a typical evening speed of 50 Mbps. 
• The Premium NBN 100 for $85.00 monthly with a typical evening speed of 100 Mbps.

There is no activation for these NBN deals but the modem costs $180.00 with a no lock-in period. If you sign up for a 36-month contract, you’ll get the modem for free. Vodafone currently offers a $10.00 discount on your monthly bill for 6 months if you sign up until November 30, 2020.