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Casual + Mini: NBN 25 speeds, unlimited data and Fetch Mini set-top box Everyday + Mini: NBN 50 speeds, unlimited data and Fetch Mini set-top box Entertainment: NBN 100 speeds, unlimited data and Fetch Mini set-top box Entertainment + Multiroom: NBN 100 speeds, unlimited data, Fetch Mini and Fetch Mighty set-top box
Way back when, Optus let you bundle a Fetch Mini or Fetch Mighty set-top box with your Optus broadband plan or get one free through one of the carrier’s Entertainment plans. However, in both cases, Optus now offers a membership to Netflix instead. Last year, when Optus launched their SubHub streaming services management platform last year, the carrier indicated that Fetch TV would be coming to the service in some capacity. At the time of writing, this has yet to materialise. iPrimus Fetch TV bundles are available on Standard Plus, Premium and Superfast NBN plans. Here’s a quick look at those plans and what they include: You can see the relevant iiNet Fetch TV plans below. Even if you do decide to stream Netflix or Stan on your Fetch Mini or Mighty, you will still need to pay for that service’s subscription. Still, with everything on offer, you might be wondering whether its worth signing up for Fetch or settling for a streaming service. Here’s a quick look at some of the most popular streaming services in Australia and how much they cost.
Netflix Stan Prime Video Hayu Paramount+ Acorn TV BritBox YouTube YouTube Kids iwonder Vevo Plex Vimeo TED
You’ll also be able to find these free-to-air catch-up apps on Fetch TV (no extra fee, but login is usually required):
ABC iView SBS On Demand 10 play 7Plus 9Now
Apple TV+ 7-day free trial: Stream Severance, CODA and more award-winning TV shows and moviesHayu 7-day free trial: Reality TV lovers can load up on the drama with hayu’s dedicated streaming serviceBinge 14-day FREE trial: Foxtel’s streaming service offering some of HBO’s most popular seriesPrime Video 30-day trial: Award-winning originals and shopping perksShudder 7-day trial: Dedicated horror service with blood-curdling originals
Both boxes have a once-off $1 activation fee but have no ongoing cost for the Starter Pack, and they may be included in eligible plans from selected providers (more on these below) or can be added for an additional monthly fee on top of your internet. Regardless of which set-top box you opt for, Premium Channel Packs are added from $6 a pop (per month), and you can also pay separate monthly fees to add on Special Interest packs as well as World Packs.
Inbuilt free-to-air catch-up TV apps Apps for Netflix, Stan, Prime Video, Hayu, and 10 All Access UFC (via pay-per-view and ESPN channel in Vibe pack) TV Store for the latest shows Smart 7-day program guide Pause and rewind live TV Inbuilt parental controls One-search feature across entire Fetch service (including apps)
8,000+ movies to buy or rent (linked to Fetch account) 30 pre-selected movies each month Rotten Tomatoes review integration Browse movies by cast, crew, and genre
Free Apple and Android app App useable as second remote Watch premium channels Watch shows and movies (within Australia)
Streamlined universal remoteEasy-to-use menusWatchable media via USBStream content from PCInstant search results for popular movies and TVHDMI out5.1 surround soundOptical audio outHigh-Efficiency Video Coding (HEVC)Bluetooth1x Gigabit Ethernet port
Where Foxtel and Fetch are similar is in their pricing and channel pack configurations. Foxtel offers packages, like the premium all-inclusive Platinum Plus which features every channel, sports, movies and multiscreen streaming, and more niche packages like Sports HD and Movies HD, which offer the base 50+ channels plus sports and movie channels, respectively. Foxtel also allows you to build your own package, picking and choosing which channels and features matter most to you. Here’s how much each addition costs:
Sports HD for $25 Movies HD for $20 Kids for $5 Favourites for $20 Multiscreen for $15 HD for $10 Foxtel magazine for $3.95 Multi-room Foxtel iQ4 for $25 ($150 equipment fee per box, $100 standard installation fee, and $35 connection fee) Antenna Pacific for $23 RAI International for $23
Fans of popular sports like rugby league, AFL, and cricket are effectively tied to either Foxtel or its streaming spin-off Kayo Sport, whereas there are dollars to be saved for opting for Fetch TV over Foxtel, depending on the products you want. You also don’t need an HFC connection to your home to use Fetch TV and are ready to go out of the box once activated, and as long as your internet meets the 3Mbps minimum. The content offerings differ across the two pay TV services, but Fetch TV presents a cheaper entry point for someone seeking to have access to more content and special interest channels.
Vibe Pack Knowledge Pack Variety Pack Kids
UFC
UFC on Fetch TV is a pay-per-view app for UFC championship fights.
Optus Sport
If you’re not an Optus customer who has Optus Sport included with your account, Optus Sport on Fetch TV costs $14.99 a month to cover official broadcasting for the following leagues: If football’s not your jam, there’s a growing number of sports streaming services in Australia which is great for some healthy competition but bad if you’re a fan of many sports and leagues.
beIN SPORTS Pack
The beIN SPORTS Pack for Fetch TV costs $19.99 per month for three channels that cover global tennis, football, and rugby. The three included channels are:
Hillsong and ACC TV
The Hillsong and ACC TV is a free pack that includes the Australian Christian Channel and Hillsong Channel.
Horse & Country
Horse & Country is a Special Interest Fetch TV Pack meant for fans of equestrian sports and country living, which costs $9.99 per month. It includes a focus on these four areas:
Italian Pack
This World Pack costs $15 extra per month and comes with four popular Italian channels that cover news, movies, and entertainment. The four included channels are: One hour of standard-definition viewing works out to 1GB of data per Fetch TV set-top box, and it’s roughly 2.5GB per hour of HD viewing per Fetch TV set-top box. While 4K data-streaming estimates aren’t provided by Fetch, 15Mbps streaming works out to around 6.75GB each hour per Fetch TV set-top box, while the 20–25Mbps range comes to about 9GB to 11.25GB every hour per Fetch TV set-top box. Find out more about streaming requirements with our guides to speed needs and data usage:
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