Foxtel Platinum costs $124/month in 2026 — $1,488 annually, plus $99 installation, plus a contract. Even Foxtel Now streaming starts at $55/month for sports. SMART OTT delivers every AFL match, every NRL game, A-League, Big Bash, Foxtel channels, plus 1.7M+ international and 4K, for ~$90 AUD/year.
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Real savings — annual math
| Item | Foxtel | SMART OTT |
|---|---|---|
| Foxtel Platinum | $124/mo ($1,488/yr) | ~$90 AUD/yr |
| Foxtel iQ5 box rental | Included but locked | $0 |
| Kayo Sports addon (if not Platinum) | $35/mo ($420/yr) | Included |
| 4K UHD content | Limited — extra fee | Full library |
| Multi-room | $26/mo extra ($312/yr) | Unlimited |
| Year 1 typical | ~$1,900 AUD | ~$90 AUD |
| Savings | — | ~$1,810/yr (95%) |
How to cancel Foxtel (the right way)
Most people lose money cancelling because they rush. Here's the safe sequence:
- Activate SMART OTT trial. Verify AFL/NRL/A-League/Big Bash work on your TV.
- Call Foxtel at 131 999. Foxtel locks online cancellation — phone only.
- Speak with retention. Refuse 50% off offers — they expire after 6 months and you'll re-cancel.
- Confirm cancellation date in writing (email).
- Return the iQ5 box, remotes, and accessories via Foxtel-provided prepaid satchel within 14 days.
- Keep return tracking — Foxtel bills unreturned-equipment charges aggressively.
- Switch to NBN-only plan if you had Foxtel bundled with internet. Typical NBN-only price is $65-95/month for 50-1000 Mbps.
What you keep when you switch
- ✓ Every AFL match including pre-game shows and Friday Night Footy
- ✓ Every NRL game including State of Origin and Grand Final
- ✓ A-League Men + A-League Women complete
- ✓ Big Bash League + WBBL + Sheffield Shield cricket
- ✓ Wallabies, Wallaroos, Super Rugby Pacific
- ✓ Fox League, Fox Footy, Fox Sports — full channel set
- ✓ Foxtel premium channels (Showcase, Movies, BBC First) via licensed feeds
- ✓ All free-to-air (ABC, SBS, Seven, Nine, Ten)
- ✓ International — US sports (NFL/NBA/NHL/MLB), Premier League with original commentary
What you give up (and how to replace it)
- ✗ Foxtel iQ5 multi-room DVR with 1 TB (replaced by Apple TV cloud DVR or Firestick + cloud recording)
- ✗ Foxtel Hubbl streaming aggregator (replaced by SMART OTT itself, which is the aggregation)
- ✗ Foxtel On Demand library (replaced by SMART OTT 200K VOD on Infinity 4K)
- ✗ Voice search on Foxtel remote (replaced by Apple TV Siri or Firestick Alexa)
Your migration timeline
The full transition takes about 7 days from start to finish:
- Day 1: Activate your SMART OTT 24h free trial (no credit card). Set it up on your TV alongside Foxtel.
- Day 2: Verify your specific channels work. Test sports, locals, kids' programming.
- Day 3: Pay for the SMART OTT annual plan (Elite $60 or Infinity 4K $80).
- Day 4-6: Keep both running. Show the household how SMART OTT works.
- Day 7: Call Foxtel to cancel. Return any equipment within 14 days, get a receipt.