The best mobile phone and internet bundles available in Australia

Sometimes, the easiest way to get more for less is to bundle.

These days, many of Australia's biggest and best mobile providers also offer NBN and other internet plans. A few even offer nifty incentives and discounts to customers who double-dip and sign up for both through the same provider. Some, like Dodo, go even further and let you bundle in your electricity and gas service as well.

We're not here to judge. Just to provide you with a fast and simple to understand round-up of the best mobile phone and internet bundles currently available to Australian consumers.

Before we get into the juicy details, here's a round-up of NBN 50 plans from providers that allow you to bundle your mobile and internet for context.

Vodafone aren't the only (or the more straightforward) game in town when it comes to mobile phone and internet bundles, but they do have a slight edge for those looking for potential long term savings. While the provider used to offer a more conventional bundling arrangement, it has since retired that scheme in place of a new Bundle & Save system.

This newer scheme doesn't give you direct savings on the cost of your monthly internet or mobile plan, but it does translate into some solid savings for those with multiple services through the provider. Discounts start at 5% for two services, 10% for 3 services, 15% for 4 services and a whopping 20 % if you have five or more services through Vodafone.

Unfortunately, there is one big catch here. Vodafone's Bundle & Save doesn't cover its NBN or 4G Home Internet plans. Only tablet, phone and modem repayment plans are covered here. While that doesn't sound as tangibly good as chopping a neat $20 off your monthly internet bill, the values involved could end up much higher with the right plan.

It also helps that Vodafone offers a lot more options than some of the bundle-friendly providers out there. Regardless of whether you're looking at going SIM-only or picking up the new iPhone 14, the provider have a sizable roster of options available to suit different needs.

Check out the widget below for a round-up of popular Vodafone mobile plans.

While mobile and internet bundles aren't as common as they used to be, Mate's offering is a timely reminder of what's so neat about them. The value proposition here is easy-to-digest and ready-made for those looking to eke out a little bit of extra savings each month.

If you're signed up for one of the Telstra MVNO provider's SIM-only mobile plans, you're eligible to save $10 on the cost of one of its NBN plans.

No fancy extras to speak of here. Just a little bonus for those who keep their bills in the same place and stick with MATE when it comes to their mobile phone and internet plan.  If that sounds good to you, be sure to check out the widget for a round-up of your options when it comes to MATE NBN plans.

If you'd prefer some additional bang for your buck rather than a little spurt of savings each month, Aussie Broadband's unique approach to mobile and internet bundles might be a good fit for you.

While the company don't offer anything like the device or service-based savings of MATE and Vodafone, they do sweeten the deal for who bundle their mobile and internet services together. Aussie Broadband customers who keep all their services under the one roof will get an additional 20GB on the monthly data allowance of their mobile plan.

There are a few caveats here. At the time of writing, only Aussie Broadband's 4G mobile plans are covered. If you're thinking of going with 5G phone plan, you won't be able to reap the benefits of bundling this time around.

Still, if it sounds like it might be the right play for your needs, be sure to check out the widget below for a round-up of the most popular Aussie Broadband mobile plans.

If the NBN isn't what you're looking for, but you still want to save by bundling, then Vodafone is currently the only game in town.

The same Bundle & Save scheme that applies for those looking to pair up their phone plan with one of the crimson carrier's NBN plans applies here.  That means you're looking at a discount of 5% on your bills for two services, 10% for 3 services, 15% for 4 services and a whopping 20 % if you have five or more services.

It'll add up quickly, even if 4G mobile broadband plans are exempt from the scheme. You'll save on handset repayments and the cost of your portable modem, just not your  plan itself.

Check out the widget below for a round-up of popular Vodafone mobile broadband options.

From our perspective, there are three main ways through which bundling can benefit Australian consumers.

The first of these is one of convenience. By keeping all your bills with the same provider, it's much easier to keep track of them. This can be especially important who are disorganised or paranoid about a missed payment affecting their credit score.

The second benefit that bundling presents is that it can sometimes literally save you money in both the short and long term. In traditional bundling arrangements, providers will offer consumers a discount on either their monthly internet or phone bill in exchange for keeping things under a single roof.

The final perk that bundles can get varies from provider to provider, but it's still worth considering. Some bundling providers like Aussie Broadband allow for data sharing or provide bonus data in lieu of a discount on your monthly discounts. If you're looking to get the most for your money, this little bit of extra flexibility around your monthly data allowance can go a long way.

To recap, the three main reasons that Aussies may want to consider bundling their mobile phone plan and internet services together are as follows:

• It's more convenient
• It can save you money
• You can benefit from data sharing, extra data or other perks

When it came to ranking our picks for the best mobile phone and internet plan bundles in Australia, we started off by favoring providers who offered larger sums of raw savings. The bigger the discount, the better.

When it came to looking beyond that, we thought about other factors like the number of plan and phone options providers offered consumers as well as any other additional perks that are offered to those who bundle. Our thinking here is that if you can't save by bundling, you might as well get more bang for your buck.

If you're less attached to the idea of bundling and more keen on a bargain, then the simplicity of combining your internet and mobile providers might not make as much sense these days.

Check out the widgets below for a round-up of popular mobile and internet plan deals.

Popular SIM-Only mobile plans with at least 10GB of data

Popular Internet plans with at least 45Mbps typical evening speeds