(Last updated Feb 2025)
Video Streaming Services – Plans and Discounts
Video streaming has become part of daily life for most Aussies. Let’s look at what the major players cost, then discover the smart ways to trim those bills:
Video Streaming Plans in Australia (Feb 2025):
| Service | Monthly Price (AUD) | Annual Plan | Screens/Quality | Notable Deals & Perks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Netflix – Standard with Ads / Standard / Premium | $7.99 / $18.99 / $25.99 | No annual option | 2 (1080p) / 2 (1080p) / 4 (4K) | No student discounts. Multi-screen sharing in one household (Premium up to 4 devices). Can add extra member for $7.99/mo. Some Optus home internet plans include Netflix Standard for free. Foxtel iQ bundles offer Netflix Standard $2 cheaper. |
| Stan – Basic / Standard / Premium | $12 / $17 / $22 per month | No annual option | 1 (SD) / 3 (HD) / 4 (4K) | No student discounts. Stan Sport add-on: $15/mo for live sports (can be added to any plan). 30-day free trials often available for new users. |
| Disney+ – Standard / Premium | $15.99 / $20.99 per month | $159.99 / $209.99 per year | 2 (HD) / 4 (4K) | No student discounts. Annual plan saves ~16% (12 months for the price of ~10). Occasionally offered free for limited time via Telstra or Optus SubHub deals. (Disney+ has no free trial). |
| Binge – Basic / Standard / Premium | $10 / $19 / $22 per month | $79 / $149 / $179 per year | 1 (HD, with ads) / 2 (4K) / 4 (4K) | No student discounts. Annual billing = 4 months free (e.g. Basic $79/yr vs $120). Telstra customers often get free Binge for 3 or 6 months (check Telstra Plus rewards). 7-day free trial for new subscribers. |
| Kayo Sports – Basic / Premium | $25 / $40 per month | No annual option | 1 (HD) / 2 (4K) | No student discounts. Sports fans can save via Telstra (e.g. past offers of 12-months free Kayo on new NBN plans) and AFL club memberships (some AFL team memberships include Kayo Premium for less than retail). 14-day free trial available for new users. |
| Amazon Prime Video | $9.99 per month (included in Prime) | $79 per year | 3 (4K) | Included with Amazon Prime (which also gives free shipping, Prime Music, etc.) – great value bundle. Note: As of mid-2024, Prime Video will include ads; to go ad-free costs extra $2.99/mo. No student Prime in Australia. |
| Paramount+ | $8.99 per mont |