Is activ8me better than Swoop?

activ8me has 5 verified reviews on Oz Broadband Reviews and an overall rating of 3.8 out of 5. Swoop has fewer than 5 reviews so we don't yet show an aggregate rating. Read the individual reviews above to form your own view.

Which is cheaper for NBN50, activ8me or Swoop?

activ8me's cheapest NBN50 plan is the Fibre (starting price) at $74.95/month ongoing. Swoop's cheapest NBN50 plan is the nbn 50 at $69/month intro for 6 months, then $84/month. activ8me is cheaper on the ongoing price after any intro period ends.

What plans do activ8me and Swoop offer?

activ8me offers 5 NBN plans. Swoop offers 8 NBN plans. See the full plan tables above for prices, speeds and data limits.

Where are activ8me and Swoop's call centres?

activ8me's customer support is based in Australia. Swoop's customer support is based in Australia. Call centre location can affect support hours and accent comprehension if onshore support is important to you.

How do I switch from activ8me to Swoop (or Swoop to activ8me)?

Switching NBN providers in Australia is straightforward. The new provider handles the transfer once you sign up and provide your address. There's usually no contract overlap if your current plan is month-to-month, but check for early termination fees on contracted plans. Phone numbers can usually be ported, and the service typically continues uninterrupted on the same NBN line.

activ8me vs Swoop - Which is the best NBN internet provider?

Activ8me is a well-established regional player, often praised in reviews for its strong performance in remote areas, making it a solid choice for those outside major centres. On the other hand, Swoop, with its more recent entry and focus on competitive pricing, appeals to budget-conscious users seeking straightforward NBN plans. While activ8me often suits those prioritising regional reliability, Swoop is generally the pick for value in more urban settings.

activ8me and Swoop are both reputable broadband internet providers in Australia.
Deciding which NBN or wireless internet company to sign up to is not an easy task. To make this process easier we have provided a side by side comparison of activ8me and Swoop internet providers in the table below.

Disclaimer: All the data in the table is based on the opinions of people who have submitted reviews to this site over the last 24 months. We screen the reviews very thoroughly to ensure only accurate reviews get through. Please do your own research.

Criteria	activ8me	Swoop
About
	activ8me is one of Australia's largest nbn Sky Muster satellite providers, specialising in rural, regional and remote homes. Trading since 2005 and owned by Australian Private Networks, it was the first local ISP to commercialise satellite broadband, and now also offers fixed wireless and fixed line nbn plans.	Swoop Broadband is an ASX-listed Australian internet provider that runs its own fixed wireless network of more than 470 towers alongside reselling nbn. The retail brand started life in regional Victoria in the 1990s and now offers nbn 25 through to nbn 1000, plus FTTP and Opticomm where the local infrastructure is in place. Swoop also runs business internet and mobile plans, and was named a 2026 ProductReview award winner in the Internet Service Provider category.
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Overall Rating	3.8 activ8me has a overall rating of 3.8 out of 5 based on 5 reviews. activ8me is a good broadband internet provider according to our users.	[Not enough reviews]
Recommended	80% of people who have written reviews on this site would recommend activ8me to their friends as a broadband internet provider.	[Not enough reviews]
Reliability	3.8 activ8me's reliability is rated as good by our users. activ8me has an overall rating of 3.8 out of 5 for reliability.	[Not enough reviews]
Customer Service	4 activ8me's customer service is rated as very good by our users. activ8me has an overall rating of 4 out of 5 for customer service.	[Not enough reviews]
Value for Money	3.6 activ8me is rated as good for value for money by our users. activ8me has an overall rating of 3.6 out of 5 for value for money.	[Not enough reviews]
Technical Support	3.8 activ8me's technical support is rated as good by our users. activ8me has an overall rating of 3.8 out of 5 for technical support.	[Not enough reviews]
Australian based technical support	Yes, activ8me does have Australian based technical support.	[Not enough reviews]
Call Centre Location	activ8me uses call centres based in Australia.	[Not enough reviews]
Services Offered	activ8me offers a range of broadband and internet related services including NBN internet plans.	[Not enough reviews]
Cost of 25Mbps NBN Plan with unlimited data	activ8me - Premium 50: 29Mbps, unlimited data for $74 per month. activ8me - Fixed Wireless (starting price): 25Mbps, unlimited data for $74.95 per month.	Swoop - nbn 25: 25Mbps, unlimited data for $69 per month. Swoop - Fixed Wireless 30: 29Mbps, unlimited data for $69 per month.
Cost of 50Mbps NBN Plan with unlimited data	activ8me - Fibre (starting price): 50Mbps, unlimited data for $74.95 per month. activ8me - Premium 100: 50Mbps, unlimited data for $99 per month.	Swoop - nbn 50: 50Mbps, unlimited data for $84 per month.
Cost of wireless broadband plan
Contact Details	activ8me's phone number is: 13 22 88 and website is: activ8me.net.au	Swoop's phone number is: 1300 66 55 75 and website is: www.swoop.com.au
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activ8me and Swoop NBN25 plans (25Mbps download speed)

nbn 25 NBN - Fixed Line 25 Mb/s Unlimited data	$69/mth $54 for first 6 months	Go to site
Fixed Wireless 30 NBN - Fixed Wireless 29 Mb/s Unlimited data	$69/mth $54 for first 6 months	Go to site
Premium 50 NBN - Sky Muster 29 Mb/s Unlimited data	$74/mth	Go to site
Fixed Wireless (starting price) NBN - Fixed Wireless 25 Mb/s Unlimited data	$74.95/mth	Go to site

activ8me and Swoop NBN50 plans (50Mbps download speed)

Fibre (starting price) NBN - Fixed Line 50 Mb/s Unlimited data	$74.95/mth	Go to site
nbn 50 NBN - Fixed Line 50 Mb/s Unlimited data	$84/mth $69 for first 6 months	Go to site
Premium 100 NBN - Sky Muster 50 Mb/s Unlimited data	$99/mth	Go to site

activ8me and Swoop Ultrafast plans (>100Mbps download speed)

Fixed Wireless 120 NBN - Fixed Wireless 114 Mb/s Unlimited data	$94/mth $74 for first 6 months	Go to site
nbn 500 NBN - Fixed Line 500 Mb/s Unlimited data	$94/mth $72 for first 6 months	Go to site
nbn 1000 NBN - Fixed Line 890 Mb/s Unlimited data	$109/mth $85 for first 6 months	Go to site
Fixed Wireless 250 NBN - Fixed Wireless 237 Mb/s Unlimited data	$119/mth $94 for first 6 months	Go to site

Summary of activ8me and Swoop comparison

Please note that summary below is based on reviews submitted to this website and represents the views of the people who wrote the reviews.

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