Foxtel Plus
Entertainment · 50+ channels
$73 / mth
Most basic, cheapest bundle
- Entertainment, lifestyle, docs, reality, drama
- Fox, BBC, Nick Jr, MTV Classic, Al Jazeera
- Favorites pack on a 12-month contract
Streaming service
Streaming service
Foxtel: packages, prices & bundles
Foxtel is Australia's long-running pay-TV service, delivering live channels and on-demand content through a set-top box, with broadband bundles and a cable-free iQ5 option. It packages sport, movies, drama, lifestyle and news into bundles you can mix to suit your household. Read on for Foxtel packages and pricing, how it compares to streaming rivals, NBN bundles, the iQ5 box, and how to get in touch.
$73–$145
per month
5 bundles
Plus to Platinum
Live TV
on every plan
NBN bundles
TV + broadband
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Packages & pricing
Foxtel packages in Australia
The Foxtel box service is flexible: adapt your subscription with channel bundles to fit what you like, on a month-to-month plan you can cancel anytime, or pay a little less on a 12-month contract with no set-up fees. Foxtel packages range from $73 to $145 a month.
Foxtel Movies HD
Plus + Movies HD
$98 / mth
$60/mth for 12 months on contract
- Over 1,000 hours of on-demand movies
- 10 ad-free live movie channels
- Blockbusters, romcoms and classic drama
Foxtel Sports HD
Plus + 12 live HD sports channels
$103 / mth
$60/mth for 12 months on contract
- Fox Cricket, Fox League, Fox Footy, ESPN
- beIN Sports, Eurosport, BBC Earth
- Full Fox Plus channel selection included
Sport plus Movies
Plus + Movies + Sports + kids
$128 / mth
$75/mth for 12 months on contract
- Everything in Plus, Movies HD and Sports HD
- Four extra kid-safe channels
- Live and on-demand content
Platinum Plus
Every Foxtel package
$145 / mth
$90/mth for 12 months on contract
- Plus, Sports, Movies and 4 kids channels
- Favorites: 10 extra channels + multiscreen
- Netflix Standard plan included
Indicative pricing for comparison only; products are compared like-for-like and any distinctions are clearly marked. On a 12-month contract, promotional rates apply for the first 12 months, then revert to the no-contract price. Offers and availability are subject to change. Valid June 2026.
Did you know? Month-to-month Foxtel adds set-up costs, including a $199 iQ4 box fee and a $35 standard connection fee, both waived on a 12-month contract. You can also build your own bundle, adding a Netflix subscription, kids, drama or sport, plus HD, multiscreen or select international channels.
Foxtel vs streaming
Is Foxtel worth it?
Foxtel is an older model of TV, modernising through online streaming. It shines if you want all your content in one place and mostly watch on the television: a bundle gives you what several streaming services would, which explains the higher cost. The cons are dated delivery, lock-in contracts for lower prices, and cheaper plans limited to a genre.
Foxtel vs Netflix
Foxtel offers live TV and far more customisable plans, including live sport. If you do not need live TV, Netflix can be a good substitute with its own original shows and films. The two services target different viewers, so some households want both.
Foxtel vs Kayo
Kayo Sports has nearly all the same channels as Foxtel Sport at a fraction of the price (around $25 versus about $73). Foxtel offers more variety in one service, while Kayo is sport only, so you would need another service for everything else.
Foxtel vs Binge
Binge beats Foxtel on variety and price: the basic Binge plan runs roughly $10 to $22 a month and includes movies, which are an extra on Foxtel. Pair Binge with Kayo and you can get more content than Foxtel for less.
Check out other streaming services like Stan and Hayu to see how they compare to Foxtel.
TV + broadband
Foxtel broadband / NBN bundles
If you need a new broadband connection and a Foxtel package at the same time, a Foxtel NBN bundle pairs your chosen package with NBN 50.
All Foxtel broadband plans include
- An NBN 50 connection
- Typical evening speed of 52.6 Mbps
- Unlimited data usage
- No lock-in or 12-month contract option
- $140 upfront modem fee
| Foxtel NBN bundle | Total monthly price |
|---|---|
| Foxtel NBN + Foxtel Plus | $158 / month |
| Foxtel NBN + Foxtel Movie HD | $150 / month for 12 months, then $183 / month |
| Foxtel NBN + Foxtel Sports HD | $150 / month for 12 months, then $188 / month |
| Foxtel NBN + Foxtel Sport plus Movies | $160 / month for 12 months, then $213 / month |
| Foxtel NBN + Foxtel Platinum Plus | $175 / month for 12 months, then $230 / month |
Total monthly price combines Foxtel broadband and your Foxtel package. Figures are for illustrative purposes only and do not compare all products, providers, plan features, offers or rates. Products are compared like-for-like and any distinctions are clearly marked. Prices subject to change. Valid June 2026.
Cable-free Foxtel
The Foxtel iQ5 box
The iQ5 box replaces a wired connection to the cable TV network with your internet connection, so there is no technician install: just plug it in, connect it to the internet and you are live. It gives the same Foxtel experience without the cord, and you could even take it on holiday. The Foxtel iQ5 costs a steep $199 and is available to all customers when you buy a bundle.
What the iQ5 box can do
- Turn a normal TV into a smart TV with apps like Netflix and YouTube
- Watch live TV and on-demand TV
- 1 TB of storage for recording live TV
- Connect your aerial cable for free-to-air content
- Stream in 4K, depending on your internet speed
Box vs streaming
Foxtel vs Foxtel Now
Foxtel has two main on-demand services. Regular Foxtel uses a fixed TV or cable connection, while Foxtel Now streams from any device with an internet connection. The free Foxtel Go app lets either subscriber watch on the go, with up to five registered devices and two streaming at once.
| Feature | Foxtel (box) | Foxtel Now |
|---|---|---|
| Service type | Standard set-top box TV service | Streaming-only service |
| Hardware & install | Requires fixed hardware and installation | No set-up or installation required |
| Connection | Uses a TV or cable connection | Works anywhere with internet |
| Set-up fees | Could have set-up fees | No set-up fees |
| Starting price | From $49 / month | From $25 / month |
| Foxtel Go app | Included | Included |
| Contract | Flexible contract options | No lock-in contract |
See our full page on Foxtel Now plans, prices and what you can watch with the streaming service.
Common questions
A Selectra expert answers your most common Foxtel questions
Foxtel set-top box bundles start at $73 / month for Foxtel Plus and run up to $145 / month for Platinum Plus, which includes every package plus a Standard Netflix plan. On a 12-month contract several bundles drop for the first year (for example Movies HD and Sports HD at $60 / month for 12 months).
Regular Foxtel is the traditional set-top box TV service using a TV or cable connection. Foxtel Now is Foxtel's streaming service: no box, no install, just an internet connection and a compatible device. Foxtel Go is a free app, included with both, that lets you watch on phones and tablets, with up to five registered devices and two streaming at once.
If you sign up month-to-month you pay set-up costs, including a $199 Foxtel iQ4 box fee and a $35 standard connection fee. These fees are waived if you take a 12-month contract.
The iQ5 box replaces the wired cable connection with your internet connection, so there is no technician install: you just plug it in, connect it to the internet and you are live. It costs a steep $199 and is available to all customers when you buy a bundle.
Only the Platinum Plus package includes a Standard Netflix plan with your service. With other bundles you can add or connect a Netflix subscription, but you pay an additional fee for it.
Foxtel does not offer special seniors or pensioner discounts. However, Foxtel is far more affordable than it used to be, with permanent price decreases bringing the most basic package down to around $59 per month.
Check your contract type first, as there may be a termination fee. Any hardware such as the Foxtel box must be returned in its original packaging (Foxtel will supply replacement packaging if you have lost yours), using a return label for each box. A Foxtel iQ2 box or older does not need to be returned.
Foxtel contact numbers
- New customers 1300 130 799
- Existing customers 1300 657 346
- Overseas customers +61 2 8336 0020
- Tech support (text messaging) 1300 657 346
The easiest way to reach Foxtel is the Live Chat feature on the Foxtel website.
Contact hours & billing
- New customers: Monday to Friday, 9am to 8pm
- Foxtel package changes: Monday to Friday, 9am to 8pm
- Tech support (TV): Monday to Sunday, 9am to 9pm
- Tech support (broadband and home phone): Monday to Sunday, 9am to 9pm
- Billing and account help: Monday to Friday, 9am to 8pm
Foxtel bills are monthly; view and manage up to 24 months of bills via Foxtel My Account or the MyFoxtel app. Payment methods include:
- Direct debit from a bank account or valid credit/debit card
- Online or over the phone with a valid credit/debit card
- BPAY
- AusPost
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Is Foxtel the right TV service for you?
Foxtel is the all-in-one option, but Netflix, Kayo, Binge and Stan may suit your household better on price or catalogue. Compare the major streaming services side by side to find the best fit.