{
  "id": 16807204,
  "title": "Hell has frozen over: Telstra is currently offering NBN 500 for AU$69p/m",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/27/hell-has-frozen-over-telstra-is-currently-offering-nbn-500-for-au-69p",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-10-27T21:42:07.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Tom's Guide",
    "slug": "tom-s-guide",
    "url": "https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/internet/hell-has-frozen-over-telstra-is-currently-offering-nbn-500-for-au-usd69p-m"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In a surprising turn of events during deal season, Australia's largest telco, Telstra, has slashed up to AU$240 off its NBN plans during the first six months of service. The telco, known for its premium pricing, offers the most attractive deal on its NBN 500 plan at AU$69 per month for the first six months. This plan includes speeds up to 500/40 Mbps and is available for homes with FTTP or HFC connections. After the initial six months, the price increases to AU$99 per month. This deal is particularly appealing to households with multiple users and devices, as it can support 4K streaming, gaming, and video calls without interruptions. However, users must bring their own modem, which can be purchased for AU$360 upfront or included in the plan for AU$79 per month (first six months, then AU$113 per month). While Telstra's ongoing price is slightly higher than the average for NBN 500 providers, it may still be a cost-effective option compared to other providers.",
  "summary": "Telstra has some seriously refreshing deals on its NBN plans right now, including AU$180 off its 500Mbps plan.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}