| Provider | Modem | Commitment | Early exit fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tangerine | NetComm CF40 | N/A | N/A |
| iPrimus | Kaon DG2144 | 18 months | Prorata |
| TPG | Arcadyan HWG2025 | 24 months | $200 or return |
| Superloop | eero 7 | 24 months | Prorata |
| iiNet | Arcadyan HWG2025 | 24 months | $200 or return |
| Vodafone | Arcadyan HWG2025 | 24 months | Prorata |
| Optus | Optus Ultra WiFi 2 | 24 months | Prorata |
| Telstra | Telstra Smart Modem 4 | 24 months | $200 or return |
If you're looking for a new NBN plan, you may also be looking for a new modem. While you may not need a new modem if you're switching NBN plans, upgrading to a newer model can result in a better experience.
With that in mind, many NBN providers effectively offer free modems when you sign up for one of their plans. There's some fine print to be mindful of, however. While these modems can be free, they typically require you to stay with your chosen provider for a set amount of time. Two years is pretty common, for example. If you leave before that time frame is up, you'll typically need to pay a prorated hardware fee.
In this guide, we've looked at NBN providers that offer free modems, and we've ordered them by the length of commitment you need to make the modem actually free.
Before we start, here are the cheapest NBN 50 plans from these providers:
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#1
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Tangerine Telecom
|
Tangerine Telecom
All Fixed Line nbn®
Value Plus NBN 50/20
All Fixed Line nbn®
$64.90/mth
for first 6 mths, then $89.90/mth
Min. cost $64.90
|
$64.90/mth
for first 6 mths, then $89.90/mth
Min. cost $64.90
|
|
|
#2
|
Superloop
|
Superloop
All Fixed Line nbn®
Extra-value nbn50/20
All Fixed Line nbn®
$69/mth
for first 6 mths, then $89/mth
Min. cost $69
|
$69/mth
for first 6 mths, then $89/mth
Min. cost $69
|
|
|
#3
|
TPG
|
TPG
All Fixed Line nbn®
nbn50 Unlimited Plan
All Fixed Line nbn®
$69.99/mth
for first 6 mths, then $89.99/mth
Min. cost $69.99
Link not supplied
|
$69.99/mth
for first 6 mths, then $89.99/mth
Min. cost $69.99
|
Link not supplied
|
|
#4
|
iiNet
|
iiNet
All Fixed Line nbn®
nbn50 Liimitless
All Fixed Line nbn®
$69.99/mth
+ $10 Upfront
for first 6 mths, then $89.99/mth
Min. cost $79.99
Link not supplied
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$69.99/mth
+ $10 Upfront
for first 6 mths, then $89.99/mth
Min. cost $79.99
|
Link not supplied
|
|
#5
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Optus
|
Optus
All Fixed Line nbn®
Optus Everyday nbn®
All Fixed Line nbn®
$87/mth
for first 12 months, normally $97/mth
Min. cost $87
Link not supplied
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$87/mth
for first 12 months, normally $97/mth
Min. cost $87
|
Link not supplied
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|
#6
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iPrimus
|
iPrimus
All Fixed Line nbn®
Standard Plus Plan
All Fixed Line nbn®
$90/mth
Min. cost $90
Link not supplied
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$90/mth
Min. cost $90
|
Link not supplied
|
|
#7
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Vodafone
|
Vodafone
All Fixed Line nbn®
Essential+ nbn®
All Fixed Line nbn®
$94/mth
Min. cost $94
Link not supplied
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$94/mth
Min. cost $94
|
Link not supplied
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Tangerine NBN plans with a free modem
Customers signing up to a Tangerine plan can currently add the NetComm CF40 WiFi 6 router for free. There aren't any repayments if you leave early; it's a free router. The catch is that is the NetComm CF40 is a very basic model - in our testing, we found the WiFi coverage offered was weak, so you'll want to get at least one extender for whole home WiFI.
Here are Tangerine's NBN plans:
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#1
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Tangerine Telecom
|
Tangerine Telecom
All Fixed Line nbn®
Value NBN 25/10
All Fixed Line nbn®
$42.90/mth
for first 6 mths, then $72.90/mth
Min. cost $42.90
|
$42.90/mth
for first 6 mths, then $72.90/mth
Min. cost $42.90
|
|
|
#2
|
Tangerine Telecom
|
Tangerine Telecom
FTTP, HFC
Speedy Max NBN 500/50
FTTP, HFC
$59.90/mth
for first 6 mths, then $92.90/mth
Min. cost $59.90
|
$59.90/mth
for first 6 mths, then $92.90/mth
Min. cost $59.90
|
|
|
#3
|
Tangerine Telecom
|
Tangerine Telecom
All Fixed Line nbn®
Value Plus NBN 50/20
All Fixed Line nbn®
$64.90/mth
for first 6 mths, then $89.90/mth
Min. cost $64.90
|
$64.90/mth
for first 6 mths, then $89.90/mth
Min. cost $64.90
|
|
|
#4
|
Tangerine Telecom
|
Tangerine Telecom
FTTN, FTTB, FTTC
Speedy NBN 100/20
FTTN, FTTB, FTTC
$67.90/mth
for first 6 mths, then $92.90/mth
Min. cost $67.90
|
$67.90/mth
for first 6 mths, then $92.90/mth
Min. cost $67.90
|
|
|
#5
|
Tangerine Telecom
|
Tangerine Telecom
FTTN, FTTB, FTTC
Speedy Plus NBN 100/40
FTTN, FTTB, FTTC
$73.90/mth
for first 6 mths, then $98.90/mth
Min. cost $73.90
|
$73.90/mth
for first 6 mths, then $98.90/mth
Min. cost $73.90
|
|
|
#6
|
Tangerine Telecom
|
Tangerine Telecom
FTTP, HFC
Ultraspeedy NBN 1000/100
FTTP, HFC
$89.90/mth
for first 6 mths, then $114.90/mth
Min. cost $89.90
|
$89.90/mth
for first 6 mths, then $114.90/mth
Min. cost $89.90
|
iPrimus NBN plans with a free modem
iPrimus will throw in a Kaon DG2144 WiFi 6 modem with new NBN plans. The modem is free if you stay connected for 18 months. Otherwise, you'll pay a hardware fee equivalent to $10 multiplied by the number of months left in your term.
Here are iPrimus' NBN plans:
|
#1
|
iPrimus
|
iPrimus
All Fixed Line nbn®
Standard Plus Plan
All Fixed Line nbn®
$90/mth
Min. cost $90
Link not supplied
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$90/mth
Min. cost $90
|
Link not supplied
|
|
#2
|
iPrimus
|
iPrimus
FTTP, HFC
Premium Plus Plan
FTTP, HFC
$100/mth
Min. cost $100
Link not supplied
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$100/mth
Min. cost $100
|
Link not supplied
|
|
#3
|
iPrimus
|
iPrimus
FTTN, FTTB, FTTC
Premium Plan
FTTN, FTTB, FTTC
$100/mth
Min. cost $100
Link not supplied
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$100/mth
Min. cost $100
|
Link not supplied
|
|
#4
|
iPrimus
|
iPrimus
FTTP, HFC
Home Superfast Plan
FTTP, HFC
$107/mth
Min. cost $107
Link not supplied
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$107/mth
Min. cost $107
|
Link not supplied
|
|
#5
|
iPrimus
|
iPrimus
FTTP, HFC
Home Ultrafast Plan
FTTP, HFC
$122/mth
Min. cost $122
Link not supplied
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$122/mth
Min. cost $122
|
Link not supplied
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TPG NBN plans with a free modem
TPG NBN customers can add an Arcadyan HWG2025 WiFi 7 modem (branded as the TPG Wi-Fi Max) when signing up for a plan. This attracts a $10 delivery fee, but doesn't require any other upfront payment. You'll need to stay connected for 24 months to get the modem at no cost, or you'll have to pay a $200 fee if you don't return the modem when you TPG.
Here are TPG's NBN plans:
|
TPG
|
TPG
All Fixed Line nbn®
nbn25 Unlimited Plan
All Fixed Line nbn®
$59.99/mth
for first 6 mths, then $79.99/mth
Min. cost $59.99
Link not supplied
|
$59.99/mth
for first 6 mths, then $79.99/mth
Min. cost $59.99
|
Link not supplied
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Superloop NBN plans with a free modem
Superloop currently offers new customers a free Amazon eero 7 router with NBN 500 plans and up. The catch is you'll need to stay with Superloop for 24 months. If you leave early, you'll pay $9 for each month left in your term. While you won't pay anything upfront for the eero 7 itself, you'll pay $25 in shipping.
Customers who opt for an NBN 2000 plan with Superloop will be offered a free eero Pro 7 instead. The early exit repayment on this is a little more expensive, and $13 per month for each month left in the two-year term.
Here are Superloop's NBN plans with a free modem:
|
#1
|
Superloop
|
Superloop
FTTP, HFC
Family Max nbn500/50
FTTP, HFC
$74/mth
+ $170 Upfront
for first 6 mths, then $95/mth
Min. cost $244
|
$74/mth
+ $170 Upfront
for first 6 mths, then $95/mth
Min. cost $244
|
|
|
#2
|
Superloop
|
Superloop
FTTP, HFC
Megaspeed nbn750/50
FTTP, HFC
$79/mth
+ $170 Upfront
for first 6 mths, then $104/mth
Min. cost $249
|
$79/mth
+ $170 Upfront
for first 6 mths, then $104/mth
Min. cost $249
|
|
|
#3
|
Superloop
|
Superloop
FTTP, HFC
Lightspeed nbn1000/100
FTTP, HFC
$89/mth
+ $170 Upfront
for first 6 mths, then $114/mth
Min. cost $259
|
$89/mth
+ $170 Upfront
for first 6 mths, then $114/mth
Min. cost $259
|
|
|
#4
|
Superloop
|
Superloop
HFC
Hyperspeed nbn2000/100
HFC
$148/mth
+ $170 Upfront
for first 6 mths, then $168/mth
Min. cost $318
|
$148/mth
+ $170 Upfront
for first 6 mths, then $168/mth
Min. cost $318
|
|
|
#5
|
Superloop
|
Superloop
FTTP
Hyperspeed nbn2000/200
FTTP
$148/mth
+ $170 Upfront
for first 6 mths, then $168/mth
Min. cost $318
|
$148/mth
+ $170 Upfront
for first 6 mths, then $168/mth
Min. cost $318
|
iiNet NBN plans with a free modem
iiNet NBN customers can add its Arcadyan HWG2025 WiFi 7 modem (branded as the iiNet Wi-Fi Max) when signing up for a plan. This attracts a $10 delivery fee, but doesn't require any other upfront payment. You'll need to stay connected for 24 months to get the modem for free. Otherwise, you'll pay a $200 fee if you don't return the modem when you leave iiNet.
Here are iiNet's NBN plans:
|
#1
|
iiNet
|
iiNet
All Fixed Line nbn®
nbn25 Liimitless
All Fixed Line nbn®
$59.99/mth
+ $10 Upfront
for first 6 mths, then $79.99/mth
Min. cost $69.99
Link not supplied
|
$59.99/mth
+ $10 Upfront
for first 6 mths, then $79.99/mth
Min. cost $69.99
|
Link not supplied
|
|
#2
|
iiNet
|
iiNet
FTTP, HFC
nbn500 Liimitless
FTTP, HFC
$69.99/mth
+ $10 Upfront
for first 6 mths, then $94.99/mth
Min. cost $79.99
Link not supplied
|
$69.99/mth
+ $10 Upfront
for first 6 mths, then $94.99/mth
Min. cost $79.99
|
Link not supplied
|
|
#3
|
iiNet
|
iiNet
FTTN, FTTB, FTTC
nbn Home Fast Liimitless
FTTN, FTTB, FTTC
$69.99/mth
+ $10 Upfront
for first 6 mths, then $94.99/mth
Min. cost $79.99
Link not supplied
|
$69.99/mth
+ $10 Upfront
for first 6 mths, then $94.99/mth
Min. cost $79.99
|
Link not supplied
|
|
#4
|
iiNet
|
iiNet
All Fixed Line nbn®
nbn50 Liimitless
All Fixed Line nbn®
$69.99/mth
+ $10 Upfront
for first 6 mths, then $89.99/mth
Min. cost $79.99
Link not supplied
|
$69.99/mth
+ $10 Upfront
for first 6 mths, then $89.99/mth
Min. cost $79.99
|
Link not supplied
|
|
#5
|
iiNet
|
iiNet
FTTP, HFC
nbn Home Superfast Liimitless
FTTP, HFC
$74.99/mth
+ $10 Upfront
for first 6 mths, then $104.99/mth
Min. cost $84.99
Link not supplied
|
$74.99/mth
+ $10 Upfront
for first 6 mths, then $104.99/mth
Min. cost $84.99
|
Link not supplied
|
|
#6
|
iiNet
|
iiNet
FTTP, HFC
nbn Home Ultrafast Liimitless
FTTP, HFC
$84.99/mth
+ $10 Upfront
for first 6 mths, then $114.99/mth
Min. cost $94.99
Link not supplied
|
$84.99/mth
+ $10 Upfront
for first 6 mths, then $114.99/mth
Min. cost $94.99
|
Link not supplied
|
Vodafone NBN plans with a free modem
When signing up for a Vodafone NBN plan, you'll get its new Super Wi-Fi Modem (also known as the Arcadyan HWG2025) and a bundled mesh WiFi extender for $0 upfront. To get these for free, you'll need to stay with Vodafone for 24 months. If you leave before that time is up, you'll pay a hardware fee of $14 for each month left in your two-year term. The mesh extender attracts a separate fee of $6 for each month left in your two-year term.
Here are Vodafone's NBN plans:
|
#1
|
Vodafone
|
Vodafone
All Fixed Line nbn®
Essential nbn®
All Fixed Line nbn®
$84/mth
Min. cost $84
Link not supplied
|
$84/mth
Min. cost $84
|
Link not supplied
|
|
#2
|
Vodafone
|
Vodafone
All Fixed Line nbn®
Essential+ nbn®
All Fixed Line nbn®
$94/mth
Min. cost $94
Link not supplied
|
$94/mth
Min. cost $94
|
Link not supplied
|
|
#3
|
Vodafone
|
Vodafone
FTTP, HFC
Home Fast+ nbn®
FTTP, HFC
$99/mth
Min. cost $99
Link not supplied
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$99/mth
Min. cost $99
|
Link not supplied
|
|
#4
|
Vodafone
|
Vodafone
FTTN, FTTB, FTTC
Home Fast nbn®
FTTN, FTTB, FTTC
$99/mth
Min. cost $99
Link not supplied
|
$99/mth
Min. cost $99
|
Link not supplied
|
|
#5
|
Vodafone
|
Vodafone
FTTP, HFC
Home Superfast nbn®
FTTP, HFC
$104/mth
Min. cost $104
Link not supplied
|
$104/mth
Min. cost $104
|
Link not supplied
|
|
#6
|
Vodafone
|
Vodafone
FTTP, HFC
Home Ultrafast nbn®
FTTP, HFC
$114/mth
Min. cost $114
Link not supplied
|
$114/mth
Min. cost $114
|
Link not supplied
|
Optus NBN plans with a free modem
All Optus NBN plans can be bundled with its second-generation Ultra WiFi modem with 4G backup and WiFi 6.
To get your modem for free, you need to stay connected to Optus for two years. If you leave within your first 24 months, you'll need to pay out a prorated hardware fee. This is equivalent to $12.75 per month left in your two-year term.
Here are Optus' NBN plans:
|
#1
|
Optus
|
Optus
FTTP, HFC
Optus nbn® Promo Plus Plan
FTTP, HFC
$69/mth
for first 6 months, normally $109/mth
Min. cost $69
Link not supplied
|
$69/mth
for first 6 months, normally $109/mth
Min. cost $69
|
Link not supplied
|
|
#2
|
Optus
|
Optus
FTTN, FTTB, FTTC
Optus nbn® Promo Plan
FTTN, FTTB, FTTC
$69/mth
for first 6 months, normally $109/mth
Min. cost $69
Link not supplied
|
$69/mth
for first 6 months, normally $109/mth
Min. cost $69
|
Link not supplied
|
|
#3
|
Optus
|
Optus
All Fixed Line nbn®
Optus Basic nbn®
All Fixed Line nbn®
$73/mth
for first 12 months, normally $83/mth
Min. cost $73
Link not supplied
|
$73/mth
for first 12 months, normally $83/mth
Min. cost $73
|
Link not supplied
|
|
#4
|
Optus
|
Optus
All Fixed Line nbn®
Optus Everyday nbn®
All Fixed Line nbn®
$87/mth
for first 12 months, normally $97/mth
Min. cost $87
Link not supplied
|
$87/mth
for first 12 months, normally $97/mth
Min. cost $87
|
Link not supplied
|
|
#5
|
Optus
|
Optus
FTTP, HFC
Optus Fast nbn®
FTTP, HFC
$89/mth
for first 12 months, normally $99/mth
Min. cost $89
Link not supplied
|
$89/mth
for first 12 months, normally $99/mth
Min. cost $89
|
Link not supplied
|
|
#6
|
Optus
|
Optus
FTTN, FTTB, FTTC
Optus Fast nbn®
FTTN, FTTB, FTTC
$89/mth
for first 12 months, normally $99/mth
Min. cost $89
Link not supplied
|
$89/mth
for first 12 months, normally $99/mth
Min. cost $89
|
Link not supplied
|
|
#7
|
Optus
|
Optus
FTTP, HFC
Optus Ultrafast nbn®
FTTP, HFC
$119/mth
for first 12 months, normally $129/mth
Min. cost $119
Link not supplied
|
$119/mth
for first 12 months, normally $129/mth
Min. cost $119
|
Link not supplied
|
Telstra NBN plans with a free modem
Telstra's "Upfront" NBN plans come with the telco's Smart Modem 4, with WiFi 7 and 5G backup. The modem doesn't cost anything upfront, but you'll need to return it if you leave within your first 24 months. If you fail to do so, Telstra will slug you with a $200 non-return fee.
Telstra also has "Internet Only" NBN plans that are a bit cheaper, but don't include a modem.
Here are Telstra's NBN plans that come with a modem:
|
#1
|
Telstra
|
Telstra
FTTP, HFC
Upfront Internet Plan Premium
FTTP, HFC
$79/mth
for first 6 mths, then $113/mth
Min. cost $79
Link not supplied
|
$79/mth
for first 6 mths, then $113/mth
Min. cost $79
|
Link not supplied
|
|
#2
|
Telstra
|
Telstra
FTTN, FTTB, FTTC
Upfront Internet Plan Premium
FTTN, FTTB, FTTC
$79/mth
for first 6 mths, then $113/mth
Min. cost $79
Link not supplied
|
$79/mth
for first 6 mths, then $113/mth
Min. cost $79
|
Link not supplied
|
|
#3
|
Telstra
|
Telstra
FTTP, HFC
Upfront Internet Plan Ultimate
FTTP, HFC
$89/mth
for first 6 mths, then $129/mth
Min. cost $89
Link not supplied
|
$89/mth
for first 6 mths, then $129/mth
Min. cost $89
|
Link not supplied
|
|
#4
|
Telstra
|
Telstra
All Fixed Line nbn®
Upfront Internet Plan Basic
All Fixed Line nbn®
$97/mth
Min. cost $97
Link not supplied
|
$97/mth
Min. cost $97
|
Link not supplied
|
|
#5
|
Telstra
|
Telstra
FTTP, HFC
Upfront Internet Plan Ultrafast
FTTP, HFC
$99/mth
for first 6 mths, then $139/mth
Min. cost $99
Link not supplied
|
$99/mth
for first 6 mths, then $139/mth
Min. cost $99
|
Link not supplied
|
These are the most popular NBN 50 plans with WhistleOut users this week:
|
#1
|
Belong
|
Belong
All Fixed Line nbn®
NBN Standard Plus – Unlimited
All Fixed Line nbn®
$55/mth
for first 6 mths, then $91/mth
Min. cost $55
|
$55/mth
for first 6 mths, then $91/mth
Min. cost $55
|
|
|
#2
|
Dodo
|
Dodo
All Fixed Line nbn®
nbn50 Unlimited Plan
All Fixed Line nbn®
$57.99/mth
for first 6 mths, then $87.99/mth
Min. cost $57.99
|
$57.99/mth
for first 6 mths, then $87.99/mth
Min. cost $57.99
|
|
|
#3
|
Tangerine Telecom
|
Tangerine Telecom
All Fixed Line nbn®
Value Plus NBN 50/20
All Fixed Line nbn®
$64.90/mth
for first 6 mths, then $89.90/mth
Min. cost $64.90
|
$64.90/mth
for first 6 mths, then $89.90/mth
Min. cost $64.90
|
|
|
#4
|
iiNet
|
iiNet
All Fixed Line nbn®
nbn50 Liimitless
All Fixed Line nbn®
$69.99/mth
+ $10 Upfront
for first 6 mths, then $89.99/mth
Min. cost $79.99
Link not supplied
|
$69.99/mth
+ $10 Upfront
for first 6 mths, then $89.99/mth
Min. cost $79.99
|
Link not supplied
|
|
#5
|
Moose NBN
|
Moose NBN
All Fixed Line nbn®
nbn 50/20 Premium
All Fixed Line nbn®
$59.80/mth
for first 6 mths, then $83.80/mth
Min. cost $59.80
Link not supplied
|
$59.80/mth
for first 6 mths, then $83.80/mth
Min. cost $59.80
|
Link not supplied
|
|
#6
|
Flip
|
Flip
All Fixed Line nbn®
Unlimited Family nbn50
All Fixed Line nbn®
$68/mth
for first 6 mths then $84.90/mth
Min. cost $68
|
$68/mth
for first 6 mths then $84.90/mth
Min. cost $68
|
|
|
#7
|
Superloop
|
Superloop
All Fixed Line nbn®
Extra-value nbn50/20
All Fixed Line nbn®
$69/mth
for first 6 mths, then $89/mth
Min. cost $69
|
$69/mth
for first 6 mths, then $89/mth
Min. cost $69
|
|
|
#8
|
TPG
|
TPG
All Fixed Line nbn®
nbn50 Unlimited Plan
All Fixed Line nbn®
$69.99/mth
for first 6 mths, then $89.99/mth
Min. cost $69.99
Link not supplied
|
$69.99/mth
for first 6 mths, then $89.99/mth
Min. cost $69.99
|
Link not supplied
|
|
#9
|
More
|
More
All Fixed Line nbn®
Value Plus NBN
All Fixed Line nbn®
$100/mth
Min. cost $100
Link not supplied
|
$100/mth
Min. cost $100
|
Link not supplied
|
|
#10
|
Origin Broadband
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Origin Broadband
All Fixed Line nbn®
Experience nbn® 50
All Fixed Line nbn®
$79/mth
for 6 mths, then $109/mth
Min. cost $79
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$79/mth
for 6 mths, then $109/mth
Min. cost $79
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