BINGE Australia Streaming - Price, features, shows and review

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BINGE brings a huge library of TV and movie content in an easy to use and appealing package. Best of all, it can be trialed for free, but how much is BINGE after the free trial? Coming in as cheap as $10 per month, it is an absolute bargain for an endless supply of entertainment – thanks to its Foxtel affiliation. Let’s explore more on our BINGE Australia TV guide!

What is BINGE?

How much does BINGE cost?

Choosing what streaming plan to get typically depends on content and price. Sticking with the simple thinking behind the streaming service, BINGE is available via three different price points, which may sound familiar to anyone who’s previously subscribed to Netflix or Stan.

So how much is BINGE? The base entry-level price is a snip at just $10/month and the plan is called BINGE basic, which gives you limitless access to their entire library in standard definition video on one screen. There aren’t any additional or hidden fees so the min cost stays the same as your actual plan cost. However, as of 30th March 2023, BINGE’s cheapest plan now comes with ads, although streaming quality was upgraded from SD to HD.

Next plan up on our BINGE guide is the BINGE Standard package at $16/month, which adds high definition support and the ability to watch two simultaneous streams across your devices. This will be the plan most people are likely to head straight for, as it means high-quality streaming to all your devices including your big-screen TV at home.

At the top end is the $18/month plan, which also offers high definition but allows up to four simultaneous streams across your devices. This is the plan to get if you’ve got a family of eager TV watchers who are all likely to want to watch different things at the same time.

Is there a BINGE free trial?

For new customers, there are no lock-in contracts of any kind, and free trial of HD streams so you can check it out for yourself without paying a cent. After covering how much is the service, let’s explore another streaming alternative that’ll get you a discounted Standard plan all thanks to Telstra.

BINGE features and benefits

BINGE is all about giving customers a streaming experience like no other. More than top quality content from the world’s biggest entertainment networks, you’ll find several cool features that will make your viewing more fun and convenient.

Features	Description
Surprise Me!	Don’t know what to watch? Start streaming right away with Surprise Me! You can always hit ‘Try again’ for other Surprise options.
BINGE Centre	BINGE Centre lets fans go in-depth about a show or a movie, including production stories, cast interviews and more.
BingeLists	Busy to finish a show or a movie? Simply save content to watch for later with BingeLists.
HD + Dolby	Enjoy streaming in High Definition (HD) and Dolby Digital, included in BINGE Standard and Premium plans.
Discover	There are more ways to search content with the Discover feature. Even if you’re a crime thriller fiction fan, you’d want to watch something else based on what you feel like streaming. That’s why Discover lets you search by mood, theme, events, and more.
Ad-Free on Demand	Over 10,000 hours of on demand TV shows and movies at your disposal ad-free, expect for BINGE Basic.
Closed Captions	Users can choose to switch on the Closed Captions feature by going to your MyBINGE settings. While it’s not available on all content, BINGE is increasing the number of shows and movies to use this feature on.

Streaming usability

The BINGE user interface is worthy of praise. The platform is broken down into four screens on both app and browser – Home, Shows, Movies, Kids and BingeLists. Home displays a mixture of all content and includes recommendations as well as non-invasive tile displays. The following three tabs are broken down more specifically into their categories with playlists and genres. BingeLists is the section where you will find your watch list, watch history and continue watching.

Its interface never fails and is effective in its job. They understand how deterring slow and clunky libraries can be, and this is not one of them. The information panes are eye-catching, descriptive and so easy to navigate. A personal favourite of ours is the tool used to filter seasons of TV series – it can save serious time. Even on an older model smart TV, its platform still operates seamlessly. To learn more about the service and its navigation, scroll further down for the FAQS on our BINGE guide.

What shows are on BINGE Australia?

There’s so much to discuss on our BINGE guide and start watching. BINGE’s catalogue includes all major shows and movies from the likes of HBO, BBC, FX and Fox, available to watch as they air on TV or later on demand. There is an easy 10,000 hours of content for video streaming at your fingertips. You can stream titles like murder dramas, The Staircase and Vigil, or iconic series like Game of Thrones and its prequel series House of the Dragon.

Aside from our BINGE Australia TV guide, check out our ‘What’s on BINGE‘ page which we keep updated monthly. You can also check out the Best of BINGE shows or Best of BINGE movies for a list of newly added shows or films.

If you are looking for something a little more specific than we’ve got you covered. Here is an overview of BINGE’s content library so that you can get a glimpse of the shows and movies that suit your mood.

Best drama shows on BINGE

It’s always great to watch something we can all relate to, and that’s why premium drama is a must when choosing a provider. The platform has a real solid roster in this category, thanks in large part to exclusive HBO max content and the BBC shows.

Best comedy shows on BINGE

Everyone needs some laughs in their life, and the streaming service hasn’t skimped on delivering some of the funniest shows around, both new and old. Who could possibly resist being able to watch every episode of all-time classics like Seinfeld, 30 Rock, Parks and Recreation, or Friends?

Sci-fi & fantasy on BINGE

Many of the world’s biggest science fiction and fantasy shows are available to stream on BINGE. From House of the Dragon to Westworld, the streaming service offers the best in the genre, titles that you won’t find elsewhere.

Reality shows on BINGE

Need a bit of reality in your life? Then watch hundreds of episodes from some of the most well-known shows around, from Keeping Up With The Kardashians to Teen Mom Australia.

Horror & thriller on BINGE

Every week you get access to blockbuster movies old and new. So grab your popcorn and soda and bring that cinematic experience to the comfort of your living room. If you’re a big fan of the horror or thriller genre, even better, because BINGE has plenty of those.

Action & adventure on BINGE

Nothing beats a bag of popcorn and a great action-packed superhero or adventure flick, whether you’re snuggled up with a partner, with the family, or just chilling on your own. Check out some of these awesome titles streaming now on BINGE.

Documentaries on BINGE

For fans of factual content, there are dozens of docos to stream instantly. Here are just some of them. 

How to sign up to BINGE Australia

Between the catalogue of HBO Max drama and the low per month subscription cost, streaming BINGE is more appealing than ever. If you’ve decided that the service is for you than simply grab a compatible device that has the service available, open either a web browser or launch the app, choose the right plan and per month cost for you, enter your visa MasterCard or gift card and you are ready to start streaming. Unlike some streaming services, you can sign up on any of your devices, even an Apple TV or Samsung smart TV.

Get BINGE streaming with Telstra

Telstra customers can easily add the BINGE offer from Telstra so that everything is paid for in one, manageable place. BINGE plans with Telstra are the exact same plans offered by BINGE. A Basic with Ads plan costs only $10/month which one user can use at any given time, with content streamed in high definition.

A Standard Plan subscription costs $18/month (watch on two screens at once) whilst a Premium Plan will set you back $22/month (simultaneous streaming of up to four screens), and both have 4K options on selected content. If you create a BINGE account via Telstra, you’ll be eligible for a free BINGE Standard plan for 2 months, or only pay $4/month for 2 months when you pick BINGE Premium.

How does BINGE compare to other streaming services?

The streaming market is competitive, and unlike other streaming services, this particular platform comes loaded with a whole bunch of tasty TV that’s not available otherwise. And it’s not just the HBO content, either – there are some of TV’s biggest shows on BINGE’s platform right now, many iconic favourites from the past and will soon be the home of several upcoming new HBO Max originals.

How does BINGE compare with Netflix, Stan, Disney Plus and Prime Video?

Price-wise, it’s almost exactly on par with Netflix and Stan at $16/month for HD. It’s the more specialised streaming services like Disney Plus and Amazon Prime Video that are cheaper which pose competition. Remember, if you’re a Telstra customer you can be looking at plans as low as $10/month.

Unlike the other services, BINGE doesn’t have a lot of original programming, (it started with the release of the original drama series Love Me) – but it’s got exclusive access to many of Foxtel’s original shows, with more on the way. Through a recent partnership with Warner Bros, it appears some original content could be in future talks.

A big difference between its market partners is BINGE’s massive content library. Obviously lacking Stan, Netflix, Disney and Prime originals, the platform absolutely dominates in third party content. While the service does not offer offline viewing, as its competitors do, the team stand by the fact that the feature is currently in development.

How does BINGE compare to Foxtel Now?

Foxtel Now is more closely aligned with BINGE, being Foxtel’s on-demand subscription service. This was Foxtel’s original streaming platform before BINGE launched in 2020. The model is much closer to BINGE as it offers movies and tv shows on demand and in high definition. If it is sports you’re looking for from a streaming service however, you may want to look toward BINGE’s sibling, Kayo Sports.

Each subscription offers multiple HD screens at once, but it can come in at a much lower monthly cost. With Foxtel Now offering sports and news, it acts as a whole-of-house solution to TV, aiming to be the one monthly service. BINGE is an answer for more tailored movies and premium TV. As it is a specific use platform, the app and browser also offer support across more devices.

Compatible devices

If you’re wondering how you can watch BINGE on TV and other devices, then we have just the info for you on our BINGE Australia TV guide. You can get the app from two of the most popular streaming boxes on the market – Apple TV (HD and 4K models only) and Telstra TV.

Apps for both iOS and Android tablets and phones let you stream on the go, and you can also Chromecast from those apps to either a stand-alone or built-in Chromecast device. Keep in mind, though, that the first-generation “stick” Chromecast is not supported. You will also find full support available on Android TV, as well as LG Smart and Samsung smart TVs. Even gaming consoles are supported now with PS4 and PS5.

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