Bundled deals that include your phone and broadband certainly look like great value on paper, but it pays to do your sums.
If the line rental is more expensive than an "unbundled" arrangement, you might not be saving very much.
Some plans, like Optus' 'yes' Fusion, reserve most of the savings for your phone calls. As we pointed out here, a standalone broadband plan might be a better deal if you're not making lots of calls.
That's not to say bundling won't save you money. NetSpace's ADSL2+ 10 Anytime with Netspace line rental costs a total of $29.95 per month, compared with $39.95 for the unbundled package.
Also in this series, How to Get a Good Broadband Deal
Part 7: Avoid the 24 month lock-in
Part 6: Stop paying for uploads
Part 5: Avoiding outrageous excess charges
Part 4: Bundling deals
Part 3: Beware pre-paid wireless metering
Part 2: Get a "reserve tank"
Part 1: Naked, bundled, pre-paid
You can read more about wireless plans in our Broadband Buyer's Guide: Fixed vs Mobile
Having trouble finding the right broadband plan? Try this broadband comparison service for comparing ADSL, ADSL2+, wireless, cable, naked and pre-paid plans. Another good site for comparing plans and discussing broadband is Whirlpool.