Is Aussie Broadband better than Pentanet?

Aussie Broadband has 22 verified reviews on Oz Broadband Reviews and an overall rating of 4.6 out of 5. Pentanet 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, Aussie Broadband or Pentanet?

Aussie Broadband's cheapest NBN50 plan is the Value - nbn 50/20 at $93/month ongoing. Pentanet's cheapest NBN50 plan is the nbn 50/20 at $89/month ongoing. Pentanet is cheaper on the ongoing price after any intro period ends.

What plans do Aussie Broadband and Pentanet offer?

Aussie Broadband offers 17 NBN plans and 3 wireless plans. Pentanet offers 17 NBN plans. See the full plan tables above for prices, speeds and data limits.

Where are Aussie Broadband and Pentanet's call centres?

Aussie Broadband's customer support is based in Australia. Pentanet's customer support is based in Perth. Call centre location can affect support hours and accent comprehension if onshore support is important to you.

How do I switch from Aussie Broadband to Pentanet (or Pentanet to Aussie Broadband)?

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.

Aussie Broadband vs Pentanet - Which is the best NBN internet provider?

Aussie Broadband is a well-known national player, often praised for its Australian-based support and reliable, consistent speeds, though customers note its plans can be pricier. Pentanet, on the other hand, is a Western Australian owned and operated provider, offering a more premium NBN experience with its entry-level plan starting at a higher speed and price point. Your choice largely comes down to whether you prioritise top-tier support and proven reliability across the board, or if you're in WA and seeking a local option with a focus on higher-speed plans from the get-go.

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NBN plans from $73.00/mth · Partner

Aussie Broadband and Pentanet 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 Aussie Broadband and Pentanet 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	Aussie Broadband	Pentanet
About	Partner
	Aussie Broadband started in Morwell, regional Victoria, in 2003 and is now one of the country's largest independent providers, ASX-listed since 2020. It runs its own network with all support based in Australia, which is a big part of its reputation for service.	Pentanet is a Perth based ISP focused on Western Australia. Alongside nbn plans it runs its own fixed wireless network across the Perth metro area, which means addresses inside its footprint can sidestep FTTN copper entirely and pull faster speeds. Pentanet also offers Opticomm and 5G home internet. The brand has built a reputation locally for gamers and households after low latency.
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Overall Rating	4.6 Aussie Broadband has a overall rating of 4.6 out of 5 based on 22 reviews. Aussie Broadband is an excellent broadband internet provider according to our users.	[Not enough reviews]
Recommended	95% of people who have written reviews on this site would recommend Aussie Broadband to their friends as a broadband internet provider.	[Not enough reviews]
Reliability	4.5 Aussie Broadband's reliability is rated as excellent by our users. Aussie Broadband has an overall rating of 4.5 out of 5 for reliability.	[Not enough reviews]
Customer Service	4.9 Aussie Broadband's customer service is rated as excellent by our users. Aussie Broadband has an overall rating of 4.9 out of 5 for customer service.	[Not enough reviews]
Value for Money	4 Aussie Broadband is rated as very good for value for money by our users. Aussie Broadband has an overall rating of 4 out of 5 for value for money.	[Not enough reviews]
Technical Support	4.9 Aussie Broadband's technical support is rated as excellent by our users. Aussie Broadband has an overall rating of 4.9 out of 5 for technical support.	[Not enough reviews]
Australian based technical support	Yes, Aussie Broadband does have Australian based technical support.	[Not enough reviews]
Call Centre Location	Aussie Broadband uses call centres based in Australia.	[Not enough reviews]
Services Offered	Aussie Broadband offers a range of broadband and internet related services including NBN and 4G internet plans.	[Not enough reviews]
Cost of 25Mbps NBN Plan with unlimited data	Aussie Broadband - Basic Plus - nbn 25/10: 25Mbps, unlimited data for $79 per month.	Pentanet - nbn 25/10: 25Mbps, unlimited data for $79 per month.
Cost of 50Mbps NBN Plan with unlimited data	Aussie Broadband - Value - nbn 50/20: 50Mbps, unlimited data for $93 per month.	Pentanet - nbn 50/20: 50Mbps, unlimited data for $89 per month.
Cost of wireless broadband plan	Aussie Broadband - Regular 25GB (): 100Mbps, unlimited data for $25 per month.
Contact Details	Aussie Broadband's phone number is: 1300 880 905 and website is: aussiebroadband.com.au	Pentanet's phone number is: 08 6189 7100 and website is: pentanet.com.au
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Aussie Broadband and Pentanet NBN25 plans (25Mbps download speed)

	nbn 25/10 NBN - Fixed Line 25 Mb/s Unlimited data	$79/mth	Go to site
	Basic Plus - nbn 25/10 NBN - Fixed Line 25 Mb/s Unlimited data	$79/mth	Go to site

Aussie Broadband and Pentanet NBN50 plans (50Mbps download speed)

nbn 50/20 NBN - Fixed Line 50 Mb/s Unlimited data	$89/mth	Go to site
Value - nbn 50/20 NBN - Fixed Line 50 Mb/s Unlimited data	$93/mth	Go to site
nbn 50/20 NBN - Fixed Line 50 Mb/s Unlimited data	$97/mth	Go to site

Aussie Broadband and Pentanet Ultrafast plans (>100Mbps download speed)

Fixed Wireless Plus - nbn 100/20 NBN - Fixed Wireless 100 Mb/s Unlimited data	$93/mth	Go to site
Fixed Wireless Fast - nbn 250/20 NBN - Fixed Wireless 250 Mb/s Unlimited data	$95/mth	Go to site
nbn 500/50 NBN - Fixed Line 500 Mb/s Unlimited data	$95/mth $76 for first 6 months	Go to site
nbn 100/20 NBN - Fixed Line 100 Mb/s Unlimited data	$95/mth $76 for first 6 months	Go to site
Fast Fibre - nbn 500/50 NBN - Fixed Line 500 Mb/s Unlimited data	$95/mth	Go to site
Fast - nbn 100/20 NBN - Fixed Line 100 Mb/s Unlimited data	$95/mth	Go to site
Power NBN - Fixed Wireless 120 Mb/s Unlimited data	$99/mth $49.5 for first 6 months	Go to site
nbn 100/20 NBN - Fixed Line 100 Mb/s Unlimited data	$105/mth $84 for first 6 months	Go to site
nbn 500/50 NBN - Fixed Line 500 Mb/s Unlimited data	$105/mth $84 for first 6 months	Go to site
nbn 100/40 NBN - Fixed Line 100 Mb/s Unlimited data	$105/mth $84 for first 6 months	Go to site
Performance NBN - Fixed Wireless 200 Mb/s Unlimited data	$109/mth $54.5 for first 6 months	Go to site
nbn 250/100 NBN - Fixed Line 250 Mb/s Unlimited data	$109/mth $87.2 for first 6 months	Go to site
Fast plus - nbn 100/40 NBN - Fixed Line 100 Mb/s Unlimited data	$109/mth	Go to site
Superfast Pro - nbn 250/100 NBN - Fixed Line 250 Mb/s Unlimited data	$109/mth	Go to site
nbn 100/40 NBN - Fixed Line 100 Mb/s Unlimited data	$115/mth $92 for first 6 months	Go to site
Superfast Fibre - nbn 750/50 NBN - Fixed Line 750 Mb/s Unlimited data	$119/mth	Go to site
Fixed Wireless Superfast - nbn 400/40 NBN - Fixed Wireless 400 Mb/s Unlimited data	$119/mth	Go to site
nbn 750/50 NBN - Fixed Line 750 Mb/s Unlimited data	$119/mth $95.2 for first 6 months	Go to site
Ultrafast Fibre - nbn 1000/100 NBN - Fixed Line 1000 Mb/s Unlimited data	$129/mth	Go to site
nbn 1000/100 NBN - Fixed Line 1000 Mb/s Unlimited data	$129/mth $103.2 for first 6 months	Go to site
nbn 750/50 NBN - Fixed Line 750 Mb/s Unlimited data	$129/mth $103.2 for first 6 months	Go to site
Turbofast Pro - nbn 500/200 NBN - Fixed Line 500 Mb/s Unlimited data	$130/mth	Go to site
nbn 1000/100 NBN - Fixed Line 1000 Mb/s Unlimited data	$139/mth $111.2 for first 6 months	Go to site
Ultrafast Pro - nbn 1000/400 NBN - Fixed Line 1000 Mb/s Unlimited data	$150/mth	Go to site
Hyperfast HFC - nbn 2000/100 NBN - Fixed Line 2000 Mb/s Unlimited data	$189/mth	Go to site
Hyperfast - nbn 2000/200 NBN - Fixed Line 2000 Mb/s Unlimited data	$189/mth	Go to site
Hyperfast Pro - nbn 2000/500 NBN - Fixed Line 2000 Mb/s Unlimited data	$220/mth	Go to site

Summary of Aussie Broadband and Pentanet 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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