Belong vs Vocal: Which is the best NBN provider?
Updated 1 September 2026. Plan prices on this page pull live from our database. Ratings are from 9 first-person reviewer ratings (Belong 9, Vocal 0).
Belong is Telstra's budget NBN brand, offering a familiar name with a mixed bag of customer experiences. Vocal, on the other hand, is a smaller independent provider, and it's the cheaper of the two on entry level NBN plans, with Belong costing more. Belong's reviews suggest a range of opinions on its service, while Vocal's limited feedback means less is known about its real world performance.
Belong and Vocal 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 Belong and Vocal 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 | Belong | Vocal |
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| Overall Rating |
3.1
Belong has a overall rating of 3.1 out of 5 based on 9 reviews. Belong is an ok broadband internet provider according to our users. |
[Not enough reviews] |
| Recommended | 56% of people who have written reviews on this site would recommend Belong to their friends as a broadband internet provider. | [Not enough reviews] |
| Reliability |
3.3 Belong's reliability is rated as ok by our users. Belong has an overall rating of 3.3 out of 5 for reliability. |
[Not enough reviews] |
| Customer Service |
3.2 Belong's customer service is rated as ok by our users. Belong has an overall rating of 3.2 out of 5 for customer service. |
[Not enough reviews] |
| Value for Money |
2.9 Belong is rated as ok for value for money by our users. Belong has an overall rating of 2.9 out of 5 for value for money. |
[Not enough reviews] |
| Technical Support |
2.9 Belong's technical support is rated as ok by our users. Belong has an overall rating of 2.9 out of 5 for technical support. |
[Not enough reviews] |
| Australian based technical support | Yes, Belong does have Australian based technical support. | [Not enough reviews] |
| Call Centre Location | Belong uses call centres based in Australia. | [Not enough reviews] |
| Services Offered | Belong offers a range of broadband and internet related services including NBN internet plans. | [Not enough reviews] |
| Cost of 25Mbps NBN Plan with unlimited data |
Belong - Starter: 25Mbps, unlimited data for $75 per month. |
Vocal - nbn 25: 25Mbps, unlimited data for $50 per month. |
| Cost of 50Mbps NBN Plan with unlimited data |
Belong - Standard Plus: 50Mbps, unlimited data for $91 per month. |
Vocal - nbn 50: 50Mbps, unlimited data for $70 per month. |
| Cost of wireless broadband plan |
Belong - Mobile Broadband 20GB (): 150Mbps, 20 GB for $20 per month. |
Vocal - Wireless Unlimited 25 (4G): 20Mbps, unlimited data for $50 per month. |
| Contact Details |
Belong's phone number is: 1300 235 656 and website is: belong.com.au |
Vocal's phone number is: 1300 796700 and website is: vocal.com.au |
| Read Reviews | Read reviews of Belong. | Read reviews of Vocal. |
| Go to Belong | Go to Vocal |
Belong and Vocal NBN25 plans (25Mbps download speed)
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nbn 25
NBN - Fixed Line
25 Mb/s
Unlimited data
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$50/mth | Go to site |
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Starter
NBN - Fixed Line
25 Mb/s
Unlimited data
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$75/mth | Go to site |
Belong and Vocal NBN50 plans (50Mbps download speed)
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nbn 50
NBN - Fixed Line
50 Mb/s
Unlimited data
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$70/mth | Go to site |
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Standard Plus
NBN - Fixed Line
50 Mb/s
Unlimited data
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$91/mth | Go to site |
Belong and Vocal Ultrafast plans (>100Mbps download speed)
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nbn 500
NBN - Fixed Line
500 Mb/s
Unlimited data
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$90/mth | Go to site |
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Fast
NBN - Fixed Line
500 Mb/s
Unlimited data
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$95/mth
$69 for first 6 months |
Go to site |
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Premium
NBN - Fixed Line
100 Mb/s
Unlimited data
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$95/mth
$69 for first 6 months |
Go to site |
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nbn 750
NBN - Fixed Line
750 Mb/s
Unlimited data
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$100/mth | Go to site |
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Ultrafast
NBN - Fixed Line
815 Mb/s
Unlimited data
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$110/mth | Go to site |
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nbn 1000
NBN - Fixed Line
1000 Mb/s
Unlimited data
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$110/mth | Go to site |
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nbn 250
NBN - Fixed Line
250 Mb/s
Unlimited data
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$130/mth | Go to site |
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nbn 500
NBN - Fixed Line
500 Mb/s
Unlimited data
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$180/mth | Go to site |
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nbn 1000
NBN - Fixed Line
1000 Mb/s
Unlimited data
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$230/mth | Go to site |
Summary of Belong and Vocal 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.
Vocal doesn't have enough reviews yet for a published rating, so we cannot compare it against Belong (3.1 out of 5 from 9 reviews). Compare their plans above, and if you are a Vocal customer we would love to hear how it is going.
How to decide between Belong and Vocal? - next steps
- Read reviews of Belong and Vocal to see what people think of these companies
- Visit the website of each company and do some of your own research - Belong and Vocal
- Decide how fast your connection need to be and how much data you need then use our broadband plan finder to narrow down the list of plans and find the best plan that suits your budget
- Choose the plan that best suits your needs and budget. Remember, that you can easily change plans but changing broadband internet providers is more difficult so it is really important that you choose a solid internet provider.
Frequently asked questions about Belong vs Vocal
Is Belong better than Vocal?
Belong has 9 verified reviews on Oz Broadband Reviews and an overall rating of 3.1 out of 5. Vocal 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, Belong or Vocal?
Belong's cheapest NBN50 plan is the Standard Plus at $91/month ongoing. Vocal's cheapest NBN50 plan is the nbn 50 at $70/month ongoing. Vocal is cheaper on the ongoing price after any intro period ends.
What plans do Belong and Vocal offer?
Belong offers 5 NBN plans and 3 wireless plans. Vocal offers 9 NBN plans and 3 wireless plans. See the full plan tables above for prices, speeds and data limits.
Where are Belong and Vocal's call centres?
Belong's customer support is based in Australia. Vocal'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 Belong to Vocal (or Vocal to Belong)?
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.
What customers say
About Belong
Setup process was easy. Technician was punctual and helpful. I've only had 1 noteworthy outage in 12 months. Their support was a bit vague - not sure if…
Belong has been reliable with consistent speeds and good value for money. The service has improved over time, and it’s been a hassle-free experience for…
About Vocal
Home speed tests showed very poor speeds, but nothing was done about my enquiries. When I finally cancelled the service I was quickly sent a large…
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