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About Foxtel
Foxtel gives you access to a wide range of sports, documentaries, news, music, movies, entertainment and kids channels. You can also stream on-demand content through Kayo, Foxtel Now and Netflix to watch your favourite content anywhere at any time.Â
With a variety of channel packs and bundles to choose from, including some of the cheapest NBN plans around, you are sure to find the perfect home entertainment solution with Foxtel.
Pros
Large range of live TV channels, including sport, movies, and entertainment
Option to bundle pay TV with broadband internet under one provider
Foxtel Now available as a streaming alternative without installation
On demand content included across most TV packages
Bundles may include access to selected streaming services during promotions
Cons
Higher monthly costs compared with streaming only services
Many TV and broadband bundles run on fixed term contracts
Extra channel packs increase the total price
Broadband plans are not always the cheapest option on the market
Equipment and setup requirements apply to traditional pay TV services
What Sets Foxtel Apart?
Foxtel is the most widely recognised pay TV provider in Australia. For many households, it has long been the standard subscription television service.
With live content such as sport, news, and premium channels are broadcast as they happen, Foxtel appeals to viewers who prefer scheduled programming.
Viewing options are flexible. Content can be watched through a set top box, streamed with Foxtel Now, or accessed on demand across devices.
Foxtel also combines services. Pay TV and broadband can be held with the same provider, which suits households that want entertainment and internet managed together.
Who Owns Foxtel?
​​Foxtel is jointly owned by News Corp and Telstra.
News Corp holds the larger share and directs the business. This reflects Foxtel’s role as a content focused subscription service.
Telstra retains a smaller stake. Its involvement supports distribution and billing for customers who access Foxtel through telecommunications services.
Where Are Foxtel Plans Available?
Foxtel is available across Australia, though access depends on the service type.
Pay TV services reach most parts of the country. Satellite based Foxtel can be used in cities, regional areas, and more remote locations.
Foxtel Now is available anywhere with a suitable internet connection. It runs through streaming and does not require installation.
Foxtel internet plans are offered at homes connected to the NBN. Availability depends on whether the network is active at the address and which NBN technology is in place.Â
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Foxtel Features
Foxtel is Australia’s leading, next-generation subscription television company with over 4 million happy subscribers.
Some of the benefits of a Foxtel subscription include:
- Premium channels – stay entertained all day long with Foxtel’s huge range of premium content, including drama, comedy, lifestyle, movies, documentaries and sports.
- Original content – Foxtel’s original content is made by Australians, for Australians and includes beloved shows such as Wentworth, Mr Inbetween, The Great Australian Bake-Off and Selling Houses Australia.Â
- Streaming services – watch your favourite on the move with streaming services including Foxtel Now, Kayo Sports and Netflix.
- Bundles – get great value and only pay for the content you want by building your own channel packs, or choose from one of Foxtel’s popular bundles.
- NBN plans – add fast, unlimited NBN broadband to your Foxtel plan for just $75 per month
Find the Right Foxtel Bundle
When you sign up for a Foxtel plan, you can either build your own plan or choose one of their popular bundles to suit your viewing preferences.
You can also tailor your bundle by choosing multiscreen casting, HD, Netflix and a 12-month or no lock-in contract.
- Foxtel Plus + Favourites
- Movies HD – Foxtel Plus + the Movies channel pack
- Sports HD – Foxtel Plus + the Sports channel pack
- Premium – Foxtel Plus + the Sports, Movies and Kids channel packs
- Platinum Plus – Foxtel Plus + the Sports, Movies, Kids and Favourites channel packs + Multiscreen casting + Netflix
- Foxtel Now – access all the same great Foxtel content on a streaming platform
Do I Need the NBN to Watch Foxtel?
If you have a Foxtel subscription, you can access it through your set-top box which is connected through your TV aerial, satellite or cable, so you do not need an internet connection.
If you have a streaming service, such as Foxtel Now, Kayo or Netflix, you will need reliable, high-speed internet with a sufficient data limit to enjoy uninterrupted viewing.
Call a CheapBills expert on 1300 786 045 to find out if your current internet connection is right for your new streaming service. If you need to upgrade, we can help you compare internet plans from our panel of preferred providers, including Foxtel’s NBN bundle, which includes 50 Mbps download speeds and unlimited data for $75 per month.
