Internet prices are set to rise - but there are ways to save money

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There's more bill pain on the way- this time with internet prices set to rise as part of the NBN's upgraded technology.

Naomi Dorland, who runs an online business, says she and and her family would struggle to live without the internet.Naomi Dorland, who runs an online business, says she and and her family would struggle to live without the internet.

Phillip Portman from Compare the Market said the hikes were set to be between $4 and $6 a month, which is around $100 a year.Compare the Market says the first thing customers should do is check their bills, and look out for bundles and discounts. Compare the Market says the first thing customers should do is check their bills.But it's the difference in speed you're paying for.

For example, you only need a basic speed if you work or study from home and stream videos in standard definition. A premium speed is for larger households who stream in high definition and have hobbies like online gaming."There's a number of ways that you can cut costs, there are honeymoon deals, so a lot of providers want your business, and it's a very competitive market right now," Portman said.Compare the Market says other incentives at the moment include Telstra's $100 a month premium NBN plan which is offering two months Binge and four months Spotify Premium included.

 

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