The cost-of-living crisis is hitting Aussies from every side these days. Many are already having a hard time keeping up with their food and grocery bills, while some are worried about how the cost of doctor’s appointments rising in a matter of weeks will affect their budget.

And now, millions of Australians are set to get slugged with an extra 10 per cent to their internet bills in this latest price increase.

According to a report, more than six million Aussies are facing a surprise 10 per cent increase in their bills, with some even facing even higher costs.

This comes after the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) approved to increase NBN retail prices.

The Albanese government has defended the increase, claiming it to be essential in providing 'certainty' to the industry and that it would've been far higher under the former Coalition government.

Internet subscribers are expected to pay higher internet bills. Credit: Unsplash

However, those with the budget to pay more for their Wi-Fi services will actually receive a discount on their bills.

Aussie Broadband has already revealed its prices, with those on the retailer's cheapest plans expected to shell out an additional $6 per month ($72 extra per year). Meanwhile, the most expensive plan will score a monthly discount of $20, saving $240 a year.

‘This is good news for our customers on higher-speed...plans, who will enjoy a price reduction come 21 November,’ said Aussie Broadband’s Managing Director Phillip Britt.

Meanwhile, telecommunications giant Telstra already announced a price hike for its subscribers in July, where its ‘basic’ plan surged from $58 to $62 monthly and the ‘essential’ plan from $68 to $72. You can read more about this story here.

They also revealed that they will increase the pricing on some of their plans starting 1 November.

A Telstra spokesperson confirmed: 'We’re making changes to the pricing of our home internet and voice plans, with some plans going up and some plans going down. We communicated with customers last month that the changes will take place from 1 November 2023.'

'We held off changing our prices until the new NBN SAU was lodged so we could get greater certainty. That has now happened, and with nbn implementing pricing changes in the near future, plus our own increased business costs, we believe now is the right time for us to look at our plans and make some changes which respond to this and improve the economics of our fixed business.'

They continued, saying, 'We’ve taken steps to protect our concession and low-income customers from the changes by maintaining our $10 concession credit on the voice plan and our $65 Starter internet plan for those who need it. Belong also offers great value for customers with a $65 plan which includes unlimited data.'

'Our Basic and Essential plans will increase by $5 a month, as well as our Business Essential plan. But not all nbn prices are going up and we’ve also been able to pass on some savings to customers. Our voice-only plan is reducing in price to $50 a month, our Superfast plan is coming down in price by $5 and our Ultrafast plan will drop by $10. We have a range of home internet plans delivered over different networks so we can offer the best connectivity option for customers and different plans to suit their needs. This includes using the NBN, 5G Internet for home and business and in the future our Starlink offer.'

Coalition Communications Spokesman Minister David Coleman criticised the industry hikes, stating they happened when Aussies were reportedly struggling the most with the ongoing cost-of-living crisis.

He said: 'Families will now be forced to pay much more for their internet. How can that be a “positive outcome” in the middle of a cost of living crisis?’

Minister Coleman slammed the internet hikes and is expected to bring the issue with the Albanese government. Credit: X (formerly Twitter)

‘This is another blow to families who are already struggling under the Albanese government's cost of living crisis, we have seen it with petrol prices, with grocery prices, and now we are seeing it with petrol prices,’ he added.

Coleman is expected to bring the issue up with the Albanese government in the near future.

On the other hand, Communications Minister Michelle Rowland stated that the previous pricing scheme in the Morrisson government was more expensive. She also said that these changes will bring certainty to the National Broadband Network (NBN) and company.

Key Takeaways

• Millions of Australians will experience an increase in their internet bills as the ACCC has approved the federal government's decision to increase NBN retail costs.
• Those on more expensive internet plans will receive a discount, whereas users on the retailer's cheapest plans will pay an average of an extra $6 per month.
• The Albanese government has argued these increases provide 'certainty' to the industry, but Coalition Communications Spokesman David Coleman has criticised the price hikes.

What are your thoughts about this story? Have you received communications from your provider regarding price hikes? Let us know in the comments below!

 

[GranniCaz]

The cost-of-living crisis is hitting Aussies from every side these days. Many are already having a hard time keeping up with their food and grocery bills, while some are worried about how the cost of doctor’s appointments rising in a matter of weeks will affect their budget.

And now, millions of Australians are set to get slugged with an extra 10 per cent to their internet bills in this latest price increase.

According to a report, more than six million Aussies are facing a surprise 10 per cent increase in their bills, with some even facing even higher costs.

This comes after the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) approved to increase NBN retail prices.

The Albanese government has defended the increase, claiming it to be essential in providing 'certainty' to the industry and that it would've been far higher under the former Coalition government.

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Internet subscribers are expected to pay higher internet bills. Credit: Unsplash

However, those with the budget to pay more for their Wi-Fi services will actually receive a discount on their bills.

Aussie Broadband has already revealed its prices, with those on the retailer's cheapest plans expected to shell out an additional $6 per month ($72 extra per year). Meanwhile, the most expensive plan will score a monthly discount of $20, saving $240 a year.

‘This is good news for our customers on higher-speed...plans, who will enjoy a price reduction come 21 November,’ said Aussie Broadband’s Managing Director Phillip Britt.

Meanwhile, telecommunications giant Telstra already announced a price hike for its subscribers in July, where its ‘basic’ plan surged from $58 to $62 monthly and the ‘essential’ plan from $68 to $72. You can read more about this story here.

They also revealed that they will increase the pricing on some of their plans starting 1 November.

A Telstra spokesperson confirmed: 'We’re making changes to the pricing of our home internet and voice plans, with some plans going up and some plans going down. We communicated with customers last month that the changes will take place from 1 November 2023.'

'We held off changing our prices until the new NBN SAU was lodged so we could get greater certainty. That has now happened, and with nbn implementing pricing changes in the near future, plus our own increased business costs, we believe now is the right time for us to look at our plans and make some changes which respond to this and improve the economics of our fixed business.'

They continued, saying, 'We’ve taken steps to protect our concession and low-income customers from the changes by maintaining our $10 concession credit on the voice plan and our $65 Starter internet plan for those who need it. Belong also offers great value for customers with a $65 plan which includes unlimited data.'

'Our Basic and Essential plans will increase by $5 a month, as well as our Business Essential plan. But not all nbn prices are going up and we’ve also been able to pass on some savings to customers. Our voice-only plan is reducing in price to $50 a month, our Superfast plan is coming down in price by $5 and our Ultrafast plan will drop by $10. We have a range of home internet plans delivered over different networks so we can offer the best connectivity option for customers and different plans to suit their needs. This includes using the NBN, 5G Internet for home and business and in the future our Starlink offer.'

Coalition Communications Spokesman Minister David Coleman criticised the industry hikes, stating they happened when Aussies were reportedly struggling the most with the ongoing cost-of-living crisis.

He said: 'Families will now be forced to pay much more for their internet. How can that be a “positive outcome” in the middle of a cost of living crisis?’

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Minister Coleman slammed the internet hikes and is expected to bring the issue with the Albanese government. Credit: X (formerly Twitter)

‘This is another blow to families who are already struggling under the Albanese government's cost of living crisis, we have seen it with petrol prices, with grocery prices, and now we are seeing it with petrol prices,’ he added.

Coleman is expected to bring the issue up with the Albanese government in the near future.

On the other hand, Communications Minister Michelle Rowland stated that the previous pricing scheme in the Morrisson government was more expensive. She also said that these changes will bring certainty to the National Broadband Network (NBN) and company.

Key Takeaways

• Millions of Australians will experience an increase in their internet bills as the ACCC has approved the federal government's decision to increase NBN retail costs.
• Those on more expensive internet plans will receive a discount, whereas users on the retailer's cheapest plans will pay an average of an extra $6 per month.
• The Albanese government has argued these increases provide 'certainty' to the industry, but Coalition Communications Spokesman David Coleman has criticised the price hikes.

What are your thoughts about this story? Have you received communications from your provider regarding price hikes? Let us know in the comments below!

Rural clients are facing increased rates for an increasingly deficient service; both internet and mobile telephone coverage are intermittent and ineffective
“responses” vary from….”no reported problems in your area” to “overloaded towers expecting an upgrade in December”.
I was also told I could purchase an antenna or booster from Telstra ???? Cost $1000 - $500!!!
Elders are facing stress of intermittent access to services, basic phone coverage failure and here we are in bushfire prone areas as well!!! I traveled into central China 5 years ago and even then never ever lost service, yet today I cannot travel to my neighbouring rural town and retain service and MANY rural areas have NO service at all!
Where are the so called Regulators in this backward backwater of telecommunications.

 

[IAN3005]

The cost-of-living crisis is hitting Aussies from every side these days. Many are already having a hard time keeping up with their food and grocery bills, while some are worried about how the cost of doctor’s appointments rising in a matter of weeks will affect their budget.

And now, millions of Australians are set to get slugged with an extra 10 per cent to their internet bills in this latest price increase.

According to a report, more than six million Aussies are facing a surprise 10 per cent increase in their bills, with some even facing even higher costs.

This comes after the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) approved to increase NBN retail prices.

The Albanese government has defended the increase, claiming it to be essential in providing 'certainty' to the industry and that it would've been far higher under the former Coalition government.

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Internet subscribers are expected to pay higher internet bills. Credit: Unsplash

However, those with the budget to pay more for their Wi-Fi services will actually receive a discount on their bills.

Aussie Broadband has already revealed its prices, with those on the retailer's cheapest plans expected to shell out an additional $6 per month ($72 extra per year). Meanwhile, the most expensive plan will score a monthly discount of $20, saving $240 a year.

‘This is good news for our customers on higher-speed...plans, who will enjoy a price reduction come 21 November,’ said Aussie Broadband’s Managing Director Phillip Britt.

Meanwhile, telecommunications giant Telstra already announced a price hike for its subscribers in July, where its ‘basic’ plan surged from $58 to $62 monthly and the ‘essential’ plan from $68 to $72. You can read more about this story here.

They also revealed that they will increase the pricing on some of their plans starting 1 November.

A Telstra spokesperson confirmed: 'We’re making changes to the pricing of our home internet and voice plans, with some plans going up and some plans going down. We communicated with customers last month that the changes will take place from 1 November 2023.'

'We held off changing our prices until the new NBN SAU was lodged so we could get greater certainty. That has now happened, and with nbn implementing pricing changes in the near future, plus our own increased business costs, we believe now is the right time for us to look at our plans and make some changes which respond to this and improve the economics of our fixed business.'

They continued, saying, 'We’ve taken steps to protect our concession and low-income customers from the changes by maintaining our $10 concession credit on the voice plan and our $65 Starter internet plan for those who need it. Belong also offers great value for customers with a $65 plan which includes unlimited data.'

'Our Basic and Essential plans will increase by $5 a month, as well as our Business Essential plan. But not all nbn prices are going up and we’ve also been able to pass on some savings to customers. Our voice-only plan is reducing in price to $50 a month, our Superfast plan is coming down in price by $5 and our Ultrafast plan will drop by $10. We have a range of home internet plans delivered over different networks so we can offer the best connectivity option for customers and different plans to suit their needs. This includes using the NBN, 5G Internet for home and business and in the future our Starlink offer.'

Coalition Communications Spokesman Minister David Coleman criticised the industry hikes, stating they happened when Aussies were reportedly struggling the most with the ongoing cost-of-living crisis.

He said: 'Families will now be forced to pay much more for their internet. How can that be a “positive outcome” in the middle of a cost of living crisis?’

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Minister Coleman slammed the internet hikes and is expected to bring the issue with the Albanese government. Credit: X (formerly Twitter)

‘This is another blow to families who are already struggling under the Albanese government's cost of living crisis, we have seen it with petrol prices, with grocery prices, and now we are seeing it with petrol prices,’ he added.

Coleman is expected to bring the issue up with the Albanese government in the near future.

On the other hand, Communications Minister Michelle Rowland stated that the previous pricing scheme in the Morrisson government was more expensive. She also said that these changes will bring certainty to the National Broadband Network (NBN) and company.

Key Takeaways

• Millions of Australians will experience an increase in their internet bills as the ACCC has approved the federal government's decision to increase NBN retail costs.
• Those on more expensive internet plans will receive a discount, whereas users on the retailer's cheapest plans will pay an average of an extra $6 per month.
• The Albanese government has argued these increases provide 'certainty' to the industry, but Coalition Communications Spokesman David Coleman has criticised the price hikes.

What are your thoughts about this story? Have you received communications from your provider regarding price hikes? Let us know in the comments below!

I fixed that.... reduced my speed..... got the price down lower than previously...... "cut your coat according to the cloth"..... although the way things are going there will be no coat

 

[Singomate]

The cost-of-living crisis is hitting Aussies from every side these days. Many are already having a hard time keeping up with their food and grocery bills, while some are worried about how the cost of doctor’s appointments rising in a matter of weeks will affect their budget.

And now, millions of Australians are set to get slugged with an extra 10 per cent to their internet bills in this latest price increase.

According to a report, more than six million Aussies are facing a surprise 10 per cent increase in their bills, with some even facing even higher costs.

This comes after the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) approved to increase NBN retail prices.

The Albanese government has defended the increase, claiming it to be essential in providing 'certainty' to the industry and that it would've been far higher under the former Coalition government.

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Internet subscribers are expected to pay higher internet bills. Credit: Unsplash

However, those with the budget to pay more for their Wi-Fi services will actually receive a discount on their bills.

Aussie Broadband has already revealed its prices, with those on the retailer's cheapest plans expected to shell out an additional $6 per month ($72 extra per year). Meanwhile, the most expensive plan will score a monthly discount of $20, saving $240 a year.

‘This is good news for our customers on higher-speed...plans, who will enjoy a price reduction come 21 November,’ said Aussie Broadband’s Managing Director Phillip Britt.

Meanwhile, telecommunications giant Telstra already announced a price hike for its subscribers in July, where its ‘basic’ plan surged from $58 to $62 monthly and the ‘essential’ plan from $68 to $72. You can read more about this story here.

They also revealed that they will increase the pricing on some of their plans starting 1 November.

A Telstra spokesperson confirmed: 'We’re making changes to the pricing of our home internet and voice plans, with some plans going up and some plans going down. We communicated with customers last month that the changes will take place from 1 November 2023.'

'We held off changing our prices until the new NBN SAU was lodged so we could get greater certainty. That has now happened, and with nbn implementing pricing changes in the near future, plus our own increased business costs, we believe now is the right time for us to look at our plans and make some changes which respond to this and improve the economics of our fixed business.'

They continued, saying, 'We’ve taken steps to protect our concession and low-income customers from the changes by maintaining our $10 concession credit on the voice plan and our $65 Starter internet plan for those who need it. Belong also offers great value for customers with a $65 plan which includes unlimited data.'

'Our Basic and Essential plans will increase by $5 a month, as well as our Business Essential plan. But not all nbn prices are going up and we’ve also been able to pass on some savings to customers. Our voice-only plan is reducing in price to $50 a month, our Superfast plan is coming down in price by $5 and our Ultrafast plan will drop by $10. We have a range of home internet plans delivered over different networks so we can offer the best connectivity option for customers and different plans to suit their needs. This includes using the NBN, 5G Internet for home and business and in the future our Starlink offer.'

Coalition Communications Spokesman Minister David Coleman criticised the industry hikes, stating they happened when Aussies were reportedly struggling the most with the ongoing cost-of-living crisis.

He said: 'Families will now be forced to pay much more for their internet. How can that be a “positive outcome” in the middle of a cost of living crisis?’

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Minister Coleman slammed the internet hikes and is expected to bring the issue with the Albanese government. Credit: X (formerly Twitter)

‘This is another blow to families who are already struggling under the Albanese government's cost of living crisis, we have seen it with petrol prices, with grocery prices, and now we are seeing it with petrol prices,’ he added.

Coleman is expected to bring the issue up with the Albanese government in the near future.

On the other hand, Communications Minister Michelle Rowland stated that the previous pricing scheme in the Morrisson government was more expensive. She also said that these changes will bring certainty to the National Broadband Network (NBN) and company.

Key Takeaways

• Millions of Australians will experience an increase in their internet bills as the ACCC has approved the federal government's decision to increase NBN retail costs.
• Those on more expensive internet plans will receive a discount, whereas users on the retailer's cheapest plans will pay an average of an extra $6 per month.
• The Albanese government has argued these increases provide 'certainty' to the industry, but Coalition Communications Spokesman David Coleman has criticised the price hikes.

What are your thoughts about this story? Have you received communications from your provider regarding price hikes? Let us know in the comments below!

Why an increase are they blaming, the Ukraine for this we have the dearest prices in the Western World for Telco and internet services bar none. Are we going to cower in the corner and accept this,oh wait on we have the toothless tiger ACCC,I write to my member, and get replies be they ever so lame, but at least I try, stand up and have a crack instead of whinging about it you're welcome

 

[MaggieMay1948]

The cost-of-living crisis is hitting Aussies from every side these days. Many are already having a hard time keeping up with their food and grocery bills, while some are worried about how the cost of doctor’s appointments rising in a matter of weeks will affect their budget.

And now, millions of Australians are set to get slugged with an extra 10 per cent to their internet bills in this latest price increase.

According to a report, more than six million Aussies are facing a surprise 10 per cent increase in their bills, with some even facing even higher costs.

This comes after the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) approved to increase NBN retail prices.

The Albanese government has defended the increase, claiming it to be essential in providing 'certainty' to the industry and that it would've been far higher under the former Coalition government.

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Internet subscribers are expected to pay higher internet bills. Credit: Unsplash

However, those with the budget to pay more for their Wi-Fi services will actually receive a discount on their bills.

Aussie Broadband has already revealed its prices, with those on the retailer's cheapest plans expected to shell out an additional $6 per month ($72 extra per year). Meanwhile, the most expensive plan will score a monthly discount of $20, saving $240 a year.

‘This is good news for our customers on higher-speed...plans, who will enjoy a price reduction come 21 November,’ said Aussie Broadband’s Managing Director Phillip Britt.

Meanwhile, telecommunications giant Telstra already announced a price hike for its subscribers in July, where its ‘basic’ plan surged from $58 to $62 monthly and the ‘essential’ plan from $68 to $72. You can read more about this story here.

They also revealed that they will increase the pricing on some of their plans starting 1 November.

A Telstra spokesperson confirmed: 'We’re making changes to the pricing of our home internet and voice plans, with some plans going up and some plans going down. We communicated with customers last month that the changes will take place from 1 November 2023.'

'We held off changing our prices until the new NBN SAU was lodged so we could get greater certainty. That has now happened, and with nbn implementing pricing changes in the near future, plus our own increased business costs, we believe now is the right time for us to look at our plans and make some changes which respond to this and improve the economics of our fixed business.'

They continued, saying, 'We’ve taken steps to protect our concession and low-income customers from the changes by maintaining our $10 concession credit on the voice plan and our $65 Starter internet plan for those who need it. Belong also offers great value for customers with a $65 plan which includes unlimited data.'

'Our Basic and Essential plans will increase by $5 a month, as well as our Business Essential plan. But not all nbn prices are going up and we’ve also been able to pass on some savings to customers. Our voice-only plan is reducing in price to $50 a month, our Superfast plan is coming down in price by $5 and our Ultrafast plan will drop by $10. We have a range of home internet plans delivered over different networks so we can offer the best connectivity option for customers and different plans to suit their needs. This includes using the NBN, 5G Internet for home and business and in the future our Starlink offer.'

Coalition Communications Spokesman Minister David Coleman criticised the industry hikes, stating they happened when Aussies were reportedly struggling the most with the ongoing cost-of-living crisis.

He said: 'Families will now be forced to pay much more for their internet. How can that be a “positive outcome” in the middle of a cost of living crisis?’

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Minister Coleman slammed the internet hikes and is expected to bring the issue with the Albanese government. Credit: X (formerly Twitter)

‘This is another blow to families who are already struggling under the Albanese government's cost of living crisis, we have seen it with petrol prices, with grocery prices, and now we are seeing it with petrol prices,’ he added.

Coleman is expected to bring the issue up with the Albanese government in the near future.

On the other hand, Communications Minister Michelle Rowland stated that the previous pricing scheme in the Morrisson government was more expensive. She also said that these changes will bring certainty to the National Broadband Network (NBN) and company.

Key Takeaways

• Millions of Australians will experience an increase in their internet bills as the ACCC has approved the federal government's decision to increase NBN retail costs.
• Those on more expensive internet plans will receive a discount, whereas users on the retailer's cheapest plans will pay an average of an extra $6 per month.
• The Albanese government has argued these increases provide 'certainty' to the industry, but Coalition Communications Spokesman David Coleman has criticised the price hikes.

What are your thoughts about this story? Have you received communications from your provider regarding price hikes? Let us know in the comments below!

Inflation will continue to increase with all corporates continuing to increase costs and rents going up. You cannot bring it under control all the time you allow inexcusable and unreasonable price increases in the food we eat, the roof over our heads, our means of communication (which you inflicted on us btw) and full blown corruption everywhere you look!

 

[DasherD]

The cost-of-living crisis is hitting Aussies from every side these days. Many are already having a hard time keeping up with their food and grocery bills, while some are worried about how the cost of doctor’s appointments rising in a matter of weeks will affect their budget.

And now, millions of Australians are set to get slugged with an extra 10 per cent to their internet bills in this latest price increase.

According to a report, more than six million Aussies are facing a surprise 10 per cent increase in their bills, with some even facing even higher costs.

This comes after the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) approved to increase NBN retail prices.

The Albanese government has defended the increase, claiming it to be essential in providing 'certainty' to the industry and that it would've been far higher under the former Coalition government.

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Internet subscribers are expected to pay higher internet bills. Credit: Unsplash

However, those with the budget to pay more for their Wi-Fi services will actually receive a discount on their bills.

Aussie Broadband has already revealed its prices, with those on the retailer's cheapest plans expected to shell out an additional $6 per month ($72 extra per year). Meanwhile, the most expensive plan will score a monthly discount of $20, saving $240 a year.

‘This is good news for our customers on higher-speed...plans, who will enjoy a price reduction come 21 November,’ said Aussie Broadband’s Managing Director Phillip Britt.

Meanwhile, telecommunications giant Telstra already announced a price hike for its subscribers in July, where its ‘basic’ plan surged from $58 to $62 monthly and the ‘essential’ plan from $68 to $72. You can read more about this story here.

They also revealed that they will increase the pricing on some of their plans starting 1 November.

A Telstra spokesperson confirmed: 'We’re making changes to the pricing of our home internet and voice plans, with some plans going up and some plans going down. We communicated with customers last month that the changes will take place from 1 November 2023.'

'We held off changing our prices until the new NBN SAU was lodged so we could get greater certainty. That has now happened, and with nbn implementing pricing changes in the near future, plus our own increased business costs, we believe now is the right time for us to look at our plans and make some changes which respond to this and improve the economics of our fixed business.'

They continued, saying, 'We’ve taken steps to protect our concession and low-income customers from the changes by maintaining our $10 concession credit on the voice plan and our $65 Starter internet plan for those who need it. Belong also offers great value for customers with a $65 plan which includes unlimited data.'

'Our Basic and Essential plans will increase by $5 a month, as well as our Business Essential plan. But not all nbn prices are going up and we’ve also been able to pass on some savings to customers. Our voice-only plan is reducing in price to $50 a month, our Superfast plan is coming down in price by $5 and our Ultrafast plan will drop by $10. We have a range of home internet plans delivered over different networks so we can offer the best connectivity option for customers and different plans to suit their needs. This includes using the NBN, 5G Internet for home and business and in the future our Starlink offer.'

Coalition Communications Spokesman Minister David Coleman criticised the industry hikes, stating they happened when Aussies were reportedly struggling the most with the ongoing cost-of-living crisis.

He said: 'Families will now be forced to pay much more for their internet. How can that be a “positive outcome” in the middle of a cost of living crisis?’

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Minister Coleman slammed the internet hikes and is expected to bring the issue with the Albanese government. Credit: X (formerly Twitter)

‘This is another blow to families who are already struggling under the Albanese government's cost of living crisis, we have seen it with petrol prices, with grocery prices, and now we are seeing it with petrol prices,’ he added.

Coleman is expected to bring the issue up with the Albanese government in the near future.

On the other hand, Communications Minister Michelle Rowland stated that the previous pricing scheme in the Morrisson government was more expensive. She also said that these changes will bring certainty to the National Broadband Network (NBN) and company.

Key Takeaways

• Millions of Australians will experience an increase in their internet bills as the ACCC has approved the federal government's decision to increase NBN retail costs.
• Those on more expensive internet plans will receive a discount, whereas users on the retailer's cheapest plans will pay an average of an extra $6 per month.
• The Albanese government has argued these increases provide 'certainty' to the industry, but Coalition Communications Spokesman David Coleman has criticised the price hikes.

What are your thoughts about this story? Have you received communications from your provider regarding price hikes? Let us know in the comments below!

This is all and good for those who can get the higher speed services. THere are customers out there who cannot even get the speed associated with the lowest speed plan available from spme providers.

 

[mylittletibbies]

Everybody is jumping on the bandwagon and upping prices
My house and contents insurance increased by 50%, when I rang and asked how they justified this I was told it was due to the floods. I live in the bloody Wheatbelt, for heaven's sake, there's never been a flood here, there isn't even a river anyway near,
Australia Post used the same excuse last year for a parcel that, according to the tracking, sat in their depot some hour away for 5 weeks
When is our Government going to start cracking down on all this price gouging and atrocious service.
Everything keeps going up for poorer and poorer service.

 

[Bridgit]

Everybody is jumping on the bandwagon and upping prices
My house and contents insurance increased by 50%, when I rang and asked how they justified this I was told it was due to the floods. I live in the bloody Wheatbelt, for heaven's sake, there's never been a flood here, there isn't even a river anyway near,
Australia Post used the same excuse last year for a parcel that, according to the tracking, sat in their depot some hour away for 5 weeks
When is our Government going to start cracking down on all this price gouging and atrocious service.
Everything keeps going up for poorer and poorer service.

All for a purpose - that we will give up and be grateful for measly handouts and services - and be more malleable.

 

[mylittletibbies]

All for a purpose - that we will give up and be grateful for measly handouts and services - and be more malleable.

Be careful, people will start saying you're a conspiracy theorist.
Don't know what is wrong with people today, it's as plain as the nose on your face.

 

[Rob44]

Everybody is jumping on the bandwagon and upping prices
My house and contents insurance increased by 50%, when I rang and asked how they justified this I was told it was due to the floods. I live in the bloody Wheatbelt, for heaven's sake, there's never been a flood here, there isn't even a river anyway near,
Australia Post used the same excuse last year for a parcel that, according to the tracking, sat in their depot some hour away for 5 weeks
When is our Government going to start cracking down on all this price gouging and atrocious service.
Everything keeps going up for poorer and poorer service.

House insurance? About 8-10 years ago the insurance company ramped up the price of insurance on my house for two years running. So I asked why? I was told it was because of the floods in Brisbane or somewhere.As I live a couple of thousand miles away from Brisbane and on a hill which has never known a flood since the end of the ice-age or even earlier when Australia broke loose from Gondwana 60 million years ago..........

Just profiteering and price-gouging because they can. Qantas, Woolworths, Coles, NBN, the banks, insurance companies; bastardry run by greedy CEOs on behalf of greedy shareholders. Nothing has changed since the days of feudalism.

 

[Lizzie1149]

The cost-of-living crisis is hitting Aussies from every side these days. Many are already having a hard time keeping up with their food and grocery bills, while some are worried about how the cost of doctor’s appointments rising in a matter of weeks will affect their budget.

And now, millions of Australians are set to get slugged with an extra 10 per cent to their internet bills in this latest price increase.

According to a report, more than six million Aussies are facing a surprise 10 per cent increase in their bills, with some even facing even higher costs.

This comes after the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) approved to increase NBN retail prices.

The Albanese government has defended the increase, claiming it to be essential in providing 'certainty' to the industry and that it would've been far higher under the former Coalition government.

View attachment 32979

Internet subscribers are expected to pay higher internet bills. Credit: Unsplash

However, those with the budget to pay more for their Wi-Fi services will actually receive a discount on their bills.

Aussie Broadband has already revealed its prices, with those on the retailer's cheapest plans expected to shell out an additional $6 per month ($72 extra per year). Meanwhile, the most expensive plan will score a monthly discount of $20, saving $240 a year.

‘This is good news for our customers on higher-speed...plans, who will enjoy a price reduction come 21 November,’ said Aussie Broadband’s Managing Director Phillip Britt.

Meanwhile, telecommunications giant Telstra already announced a price hike for its subscribers in July, where its ‘basic’ plan surged from $58 to $62 monthly and the ‘essential’ plan from $68 to $72. You can read more about this story here.

They also revealed that they will increase the pricing on some of their plans starting 1 November.

A Telstra spokesperson confirmed: 'We’re making changes to the pricing of our home internet and voice plans, with some plans going up and some plans going down. We communicated with customers last month that the changes will take place from 1 November 2023.'

'We held off changing our prices until the new NBN SAU was lodged so we could get greater certainty. That has now happened, and with nbn implementing pricing changes in the near future, plus our own increased business costs, we believe now is the right time for us to look at our plans and make some changes which respond to this and improve the economics of our fixed business.'

They continued, saying, 'We’ve taken steps to protect our concession and low-income customers from the changes by maintaining our $10 concession credit on the voice plan and our $65 Starter internet plan for those who need it. Belong also offers great value for customers with a $65 plan which includes unlimited data.'

'Our Basic and Essential plans will increase by $5 a month, as well as our Business Essential plan. But not all nbn prices are going up and we’ve also been able to pass on some savings to customers. Our voice-only plan is reducing in price to $50 a month, our Superfast plan is coming down in price by $5 and our Ultrafast plan will drop by $10. We have a range of home internet plans delivered over different networks so we can offer the best connectivity option for customers and different plans to suit their needs. This includes using the NBN, 5G Internet for home and business and in the future our Starlink offer.'

Coalition Communications Spokesman Minister David Coleman criticised the industry hikes, stating they happened when Aussies were reportedly struggling the most with the ongoing cost-of-living crisis.

He said: 'Families will now be forced to pay much more for their internet. How can that be a “positive outcome” in the middle of a cost of living crisis?’

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Minister Coleman slammed the internet hikes and is expected to bring the issue with the Albanese government. Credit: X (formerly Twitter)

‘This is another blow to families who are already struggling under the Albanese government's cost of living crisis, we have seen it with petrol prices, with grocery prices, and now we are seeing it with petrol prices,’ he added.

Coleman is expected to bring the issue up with the Albanese government in the near future.

On the other hand, Communications Minister Michelle Rowland stated that the previous pricing scheme in the Morrisson government was more expensive. She also said that these changes will bring certainty to the National Broadband Network (NBN) and company.

Key Takeaways

• Millions of Australians will experience an increase in their internet bills as the ACCC has approved the federal government's decision to increase NBN retail costs.
• Those on more expensive internet plans will receive a discount, whereas users on the retailer's cheapest plans will pay an average of an extra $6 per month.
• The Albanese government has argued these increases provide 'certainty' to the industry, but Coalition Communications Spokesman David Coleman has criticised the price hikes.

What are your thoughts about this story? Have you received communications from your provider regarding price hikes? Let us know in the comments below!

 

[Dougy55]

The cost-of-living crisis is hitting Aussies from every side these days. Many are already having a hard time keeping up with their food and grocery bills, while some are worried about how the cost of doctor’s appointments rising in a matter of weeks will affect their budget.

And now, millions of Australians are set to get slugged with an extra 10 per cent to their internet bills in this latest price increase.

According to a report, more than six million Aussies are facing a surprise 10 per cent increase in their bills, with some even facing even higher costs.

This comes after the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) approved to increase NBN retail prices.

The Albanese government has defended the increase, claiming it to be essential in providing 'certainty' to the industry and that it would've been far higher under the former Coalition government.

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Internet subscribers are expected to pay higher internet bills. Credit: Unsplash

However, those with the budget to pay more for their Wi-Fi services will actually receive a discount on their bills.

Aussie Broadband has already revealed its prices, with those on the retailer's cheapest plans expected to shell out an additional $6 per month ($72 extra per year). Meanwhile, the most expensive plan will score a monthly discount of $20, saving $240 a year.

‘This is good news for our customers on higher-speed...plans, who will enjoy a price reduction come 21 November,’ said Aussie Broadband’s Managing Director Phillip Britt.

Meanwhile, telecommunications giant Telstra already announced a price hike for its subscribers in July, where its ‘basic’ plan surged from $58 to $62 monthly and the ‘essential’ plan from $68 to $72. You can read more about this story here.

They also revealed that they will increase the pricing on some of their plans starting 1 November.

A Telstra spokesperson confirmed: 'We’re making changes to the pricing of our home internet and voice plans, with some plans going up and some plans going down. We communicated with customers last month that the changes will take place from 1 November 2023.'

'We held off changing our prices until the new NBN SAU was lodged so we could get greater certainty. That has now happened, and with nbn implementing pricing changes in the near future, plus our own increased business costs, we believe now is the right time for us to look at our plans and make some changes which respond to this and improve the economics of our fixed business.'

They continued, saying, 'We’ve taken steps to protect our concession and low-income customers from the changes by maintaining our $10 concession credit on the voice plan and our $65 Starter internet plan for those who need it. Belong also offers great value for customers with a $65 plan which includes unlimited data.'

'Our Basic and Essential plans will increase by $5 a month, as well as our Business Essential plan. But not all nbn prices are going up and we’ve also been able to pass on some savings to customers. Our voice-only plan is reducing in price to $50 a month, our Superfast plan is coming down in price by $5 and our Ultrafast plan will drop by $10. We have a range of home internet plans delivered over different networks so we can offer the best connectivity option for customers and different plans to suit their needs. This includes using the NBN, 5G Internet for home and business and in the future our Starlink offer.'

Coalition Communications Spokesman Minister David Coleman criticised the industry hikes, stating they happened when Aussies were reportedly struggling the most with the ongoing cost-of-living crisis.

He said: 'Families will now be forced to pay much more for their internet. How can that be a “positive outcome” in the middle of a cost of living crisis?’

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Minister Coleman slammed the internet hikes and is expected to bring the issue with the Albanese government. Credit: X (formerly Twitter)

‘This is another blow to families who are already struggling under the Albanese government's cost of living crisis, we have seen it with petrol prices, with grocery prices, and now we are seeing it with petrol prices,’ he added.

Coleman is expected to bring the issue up with the Albanese government in the near future.

On the other hand, Communications Minister Michelle Rowland stated that the previous pricing scheme in the Morrisson government was more expensive. She also said that these changes will bring certainty to the National Broadband Network (NBN) and company.

Key Takeaways

• Millions of Australians will experience an increase in their internet bills as the ACCC has approved the federal government's decision to increase NBN retail costs.
• Those on more expensive internet plans will receive a discount, whereas users on the retailer's cheapest plans will pay an average of an extra $6 per month.
• The Albanese government has argued these increases provide 'certainty' to the industry, but Coalition Communications Spokesman David Coleman has criticised the price hikes.

What are your thoughts about this story? Have you received communications from your provider regarding price hikes? Let us know in the comments below!

Once again Labour is catering to those with more and screwing everyone else. Polititions long ago sold us out to big business, we are no longer a democratic society, but a National Corporation. You only have to look at government paperwork to see,the commonwealth seal has been replaced by a corporate one.Replacing the crown with a star, is a clear symbol of stepping away from a Commonwealth to a Corporation.

 

[Lizzie1149]

I really love how they convince people to use this stuff then when they have everyone hooked they hike the prices. Now most people do banking online, keep up with friends overseas and interstate, buy stuff they can't get at the local shops and now they want us to pay more for the privilege. It's crazy. As for the internet streaming services. Just cut them off. For the most part they aren't worth it anyway

 

[mylittletibbies]

Once again Labour is catering to those with more and screwing everyone else. Polititions long ago sold us out to big business, we are no longer a democratic society, but a National Corporation. You only have to look at government paperwork to see,the commonwealth seal has been replaced by a corporate one.Replacing the crown with a star, is a clear symbol of stepping away from a Commonwealth to a Corporation.

Have tried to tell people this for years, most people don't want to know or even care for that matter.
They just call you a conspiracy theorist. It's not a theory it's a fact.
Politicians name their own laws, irregardless of what the people may want.
Look at the massively out of balance retirement set up they have .
Retire with millions and then go and get jobs on top of that, also paying millions.
They don't loose anything, no matter how much they make. Not like us idiots, who are allowed to earn a pittance before they take money out of your pension .

 

[Ian Crane-Luff]

The cost-of-living crisis is hitting Aussies from every side these days. Many are already having a hard time keeping up with their food and grocery bills, while some are worried about how the cost of doctor’s appointments rising in a matter of weeks will affect their budget.

And now, millions of Australians are set to get slugged with an extra 10 per cent to their internet bills in this latest price increase.

According to a report, more than six million Aussies are facing a surprise 10 per cent increase in their bills, with some even facing even higher costs.

This comes after the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) approved to increase NBN retail prices.

The Albanese government has defended the increase, claiming it to be essential in providing 'certainty' to the industry and that it would've been far higher under the former Coalition government.

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Internet subscribers are expected to pay higher internet bills. Credit: Unsplash

However, those with the budget to pay more for their Wi-Fi services will actually receive a discount on their bills.

Aussie Broadband has already revealed its prices, with those on the retailer's cheapest plans expected to shell out an additional $6 per month ($72 extra per year). Meanwhile, the most expensive plan will score a monthly discount of $20, saving $240 a year.

‘This is good news for our customers on higher-speed...plans, who will enjoy a price reduction come 21 November,’ said Aussie Broadband’s Managing Director Phillip Britt.

Meanwhile, telecommunications giant Telstra already announced a price hike for its subscribers in July, where its ‘basic’ plan surged from $58 to $62 monthly and the ‘essential’ plan from $68 to $72. You can read more about this story here.

They also revealed that they will increase the pricing on some of their plans starting 1 November.

A Telstra spokesperson confirmed: 'We’re making changes to the pricing of our home internet and voice plans, with some plans going up and some plans going down. We communicated with customers last month that the changes will take place from 1 November 2023.'

'We held off changing our prices until the new NBN SAU was lodged so we could get greater certainty. That has now happened, and with nbn implementing pricing changes in the near future, plus our own increased business costs, we believe now is the right time for us to look at our plans and make some changes which respond to this and improve the economics of our fixed business.'

They continued, saying, 'We’ve taken steps to protect our concession and low-income customers from the changes by maintaining our $10 concession credit on the voice plan and our $65 Starter internet plan for those who need it. Belong also offers great value for customers with a $65 plan which includes unlimited data.'

'Our Basic and Essential plans will increase by $5 a month, as well as our Business Essential plan. But not all nbn prices are going up and we’ve also been able to pass on some savings to customers. Our voice-only plan is reducing in price to $50 a month, our Superfast plan is coming down in price by $5 and our Ultrafast plan will drop by $10. We have a range of home internet plans delivered over different networks so we can offer the best connectivity option for customers and different plans to suit their needs. This includes using the NBN, 5G Internet for home and business and in the future our Starlink offer.'

Coalition Communications Spokesman Minister David Coleman criticised the industry hikes, stating they happened when Aussies were reportedly struggling the most with the ongoing cost-of-living crisis.

He said: 'Families will now be forced to pay much more for their internet. How can that be a “positive outcome” in the middle of a cost of living crisis?’

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Minister Coleman slammed the internet hikes and is expected to bring the issue with the Albanese government. Credit: X (formerly Twitter)

‘This is another blow to families who are already struggling under the Albanese government's cost of living crisis, we have seen it with petrol prices, with grocery prices, and now we are seeing it with petrol prices,’ he added.

Coleman is expected to bring the issue up with the Albanese government in the near future.

On the other hand, Communications Minister Michelle Rowland stated that the previous pricing scheme in the Morrisson government was more expensive. She also said that these changes will bring certainty to the National Broadband Network (NBN) and company.

Key Takeaways

• Millions of Australians will experience an increase in their internet bills as the ACCC has approved the federal government's decision to increase NBN retail costs.
• Those on more expensive internet plans will receive a discount, whereas users on the retailer's cheapest plans will pay an average of an extra $6 per month.
• The Albanese government has argued these increases provide 'certainty' to the industry, but Coalition Communications Spokesman David Coleman has criticised the price hikes.

What are your thoughts about this story? Have you received communications from your provider regarding price hikes? Let us know in the comments below!

Very hard for NBN to justify an increse it's already over priced for an inferior service, but then it was set up bu incompitant friends of Labor

 

[Tipsy]

The cost-of-living crisis is hitting Aussies from every side these days. Many are already having a hard time keeping up with their food and grocery bills, while some are worried about how the cost of doctor’s appointments rising in a matter of weeks will affect their budget.

And now, millions of Australians are set to get slugged with an extra 10 per cent to their internet bills in this latest price increase.

According to a report, more than six million Aussies are facing a surprise 10 per cent increase in their bills, with some even facing even higher costs.

This comes after the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) approved to increase NBN retail prices.

The Albanese government has defended the increase, claiming it to be essential in providing 'certainty' to the industry and that it would've been far higher under the former Coalition government.

View attachment 32979

Internet subscribers are expected to pay higher internet bills. Credit: Unsplash

However, those with the budget to pay more for their Wi-Fi services will actually receive a discount on their bills.

Aussie Broadband has already revealed its prices, with those on the retailer's cheapest plans expected to shell out an additional $6 per month ($72 extra per year). Meanwhile, the most expensive plan will score a monthly discount of $20, saving $240 a year.

‘This is good news for our customers on higher-speed...plans, who will enjoy a price reduction come 21 November,’ said Aussie Broadband’s Managing Director Phillip Britt.

Meanwhile, telecommunications giant Telstra already announced a price hike for its subscribers in July, where its ‘basic’ plan surged from $58 to $62 monthly and the ‘essential’ plan from $68 to $72. You can read more about this story here.

They also revealed that they will increase the pricing on some of their plans starting 1 November.

A Telstra spokesperson confirmed: 'We’re making changes to the pricing of our home internet and voice plans, with some plans going up and some plans going down. We communicated with customers last month that the changes will take place from 1 November 2023.'

'We held off changing our prices until the new NBN SAU was lodged so we could get greater certainty. That has now happened, and with nbn implementing pricing changes in the near future, plus our own increased business costs, we believe now is the right time for us to look at our plans and make some changes which respond to this and improve the economics of our fixed business.'

They continued, saying, 'We’ve taken steps to protect our concession and low-income customers from the changes by maintaining our $10 concession credit on the voice plan and our $65 Starter internet plan for those who need it. Belong also offers great value for customers with a $65 plan which includes unlimited data.'

'Our Basic and Essential plans will increase by $5 a month, as well as our Business Essential plan. But not all nbn prices are going up and we’ve also been able to pass on some savings to customers. Our voice-only plan is reducing in price to $50 a month, our Superfast plan is coming down in price by $5 and our Ultrafast plan will drop by $10. We have a range of home internet plans delivered over different networks so we can offer the best connectivity option for customers and different plans to suit their needs. This includes using the NBN, 5G Internet for home and business and in the future our Starlink offer.'

Coalition Communications Spokesman Minister David Coleman criticised the industry hikes, stating they happened when Aussies were reportedly struggling the most with the ongoing cost-of-living crisis.

He said: 'Families will now be forced to pay much more for their internet. How can that be a “positive outcome” in the middle of a cost of living crisis?’

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Minister Coleman slammed the internet hikes and is expected to bring the issue with the Albanese government. Credit: X (formerly Twitter)

‘This is another blow to families who are already struggling under the Albanese government's cost of living crisis, we have seen it with petrol prices, with grocery prices, and now we are seeing it with petrol prices,’ he added.

Coleman is expected to bring the issue up with the Albanese government in the near future.

On the other hand, Communications Minister Michelle Rowland stated that the previous pricing scheme in the Morrisson government was more expensive. She also said that these changes will bring certainty to the National Broadband Network (NBN) and company.

Key Takeaways

• Millions of Australians will experience an increase in their internet bills as the ACCC has approved the federal government's decision to increase NBN retail costs.
• Those on more expensive internet plans will receive a discount, whereas users on the retailer's cheapest plans will pay an average of an extra $6 per month.
• The Albanese government has argued these increases provide 'certainty' to the industry, but Coalition Communications Spokesman David Coleman has criticised the price hikes.

What are your thoughts about this story? Have you received communications from your provider regarding price hikes? Let us know in the comments below!

As I am with the best internet provider around in Australia my monthly just went down.... Thanks Aussie Broadband....

 

[Singomate]

House insurance? About 8-10 years ago the insurance company ramped up the price of insurance on my house for two years running. So I asked why? I was told it was because of the floods in Brisbane or somewhere.As I live a couple of thousand miles away from Brisbane and on a hill which has never known a flood since the end of the ice-age or even earlier when Australia broke loose from Gondwana 60 million years ago..........

Just profiteering and price-gouging because they can. Qantas, Woolworths, Coles, NBN, the banks, insurance companies; bastardry run by greedy CEOs on behalf of greedy shareholders. Nothing has changed since the days of feudalism.

Send them a photo and then tell them you're going to the media and will disclose their name and policy,good luck

 

[Singomate]

Once again Labour is catering to those with more and screwing everyone else. Polititions long ago sold us out to big business, we are no longer a democratic society, but a National Corporation. You only have to look at government paperwork to see,the commonwealth seal has been replaced by a corporate one.Replacing the crown with a star, is a clear symbol of stepping away from a Commonwealth to a Corporation.

Mate it's not Labor or Liberals, it's the bloody multi nationals, that run this country

 

[Luckyus]

The cost-of-living crisis is hitting Aussies from every side these days. Many are already having a hard time keeping up with their food and grocery bills, while some are worried about how the cost of doctor’s appointments rising in a matter of weeks will affect their budget.

And now, millions of Australians are set to get slugged with an extra 10 per cent to their internet bills in this latest price increase.

According to a report, more than six million Aussies are facing a surprise 10 per cent increase in their bills, with some even facing even higher costs.

This comes after the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) approved to increase NBN retail prices.

The Albanese government has defended the increase, claiming it to be essential in providing 'certainty' to the industry and that it would've been far higher under the former Coalition government.

View attachment 32979

Internet subscribers are expected to pay higher internet bills. Credit: Unsplash

However, those with the budget to pay more for their Wi-Fi services will actually receive a discount on their bills.

Aussie Broadband has already revealed its prices, with those on the retailer's cheapest plans expected to shell out an additional $6 per month ($72 extra per year). Meanwhile, the most expensive plan will score a monthly discount of $20, saving $240 a year.

‘This is good news for our customers on higher-speed...plans, who will enjoy a price reduction come 21 November,’ said Aussie Broadband’s Managing Director Phillip Britt.

Meanwhile, telecommunications giant Telstra already announced a price hike for its subscribers in July, where its ‘basic’ plan surged from $58 to $62 monthly and the ‘essential’ plan from $68 to $72. You can read more about this story here.

They also revealed that they will increase the pricing on some of their plans starting 1 November.

A Telstra spokesperson confirmed: 'We’re making changes to the pricing of our home internet and voice plans, with some plans going up and some plans going down. We communicated with customers last month that the changes will take place from 1 November 2023.'

'We held off changing our prices until the new NBN SAU was lodged so we could get greater certainty. That has now happened, and with nbn implementing pricing changes in the near future, plus our own increased business costs, we believe now is the right time for us to look at our plans and make some changes which respond to this and improve the economics of our fixed business.'

They continued, saying, 'We’ve taken steps to protect our concession and low-income customers from the changes by maintaining our $10 concession credit on the voice plan and our $65 Starter internet plan for those who need it. Belong also offers great value for customers with a $65 plan which includes unlimited data.'

'Our Basic and Essential plans will increase by $5 a month, as well as our Business Essential plan. But not all nbn prices are going up and we’ve also been able to pass on some savings to customers. Our voice-only plan is reducing in price to $50 a month, our Superfast plan is coming down in price by $5 and our Ultrafast plan will drop by $10. We have a range of home internet plans delivered over different networks so we can offer the best connectivity option for customers and different plans to suit their needs. This includes using the NBN, 5G Internet for home and business and in the future our Starlink offer.'

Coalition Communications Spokesman Minister David Coleman criticised the industry hikes, stating they happened when Aussies were reportedly struggling the most with the ongoing cost-of-living crisis.

He said: 'Families will now be forced to pay much more for their internet. How can that be a “positive outcome” in the middle of a cost of living crisis?’

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Minister Coleman slammed the internet hikes and is expected to bring the issue with the Albanese government. Credit: X (formerly Twitter)

‘This is another blow to families who are already struggling under the Albanese government's cost of living crisis, we have seen it with petrol prices, with grocery prices, and now we are seeing it with petrol prices,’ he added.

Coleman is expected to bring the issue up with the Albanese government in the near future.

On the other hand, Communications Minister Michelle Rowland stated that the previous pricing scheme in the Morrisson government was more expensive. She also said that these changes will bring certainty to the National Broadband Network (NBN) and company.

Key Takeaways

• Millions of Australians will experience an increase in their internet bills as the ACCC has approved the federal government's decision to increase NBN retail costs.
• Those on more expensive internet plans will receive a discount, whereas users on the retailer's cheapest plans will pay an average of an extra $6 per month.
• The Albanese government has argued these increases provide 'certainty' to the industry, but Coalition Communications Spokesman David Coleman has criticised the price hikes.

What are your thoughts about this story? Have you received communications from your provider regarding price hikes? Let us know in the comments below!

When is the next federal election being held???? It would appear to be true that if you want fiscal responsibility then don't vote labor.

 

[mylittletibbies]

Mate it's not Labor or Liberals, it's the bloody multi nationals, that run this country

So right, it doesn't matter which party is in they all dance to the tune of the multi nationals
We, the people, were sold out years ago and it's only getting worse,
You can bet your bottom dollar there's more to come.