Carbon Comms vs Lightning Broadband: Which is the best NBN provider?
Updated 23 August 2026. Plan prices on this page pull live from our database.
Carbon Comms and Lightning Broadband both offer NBN plans, but they target different parts of the market. Carbon Comms is the cheaper of the two on entry level NBN plans, providing a more budget-friendly option. On the other hand, Lightning Broadband costs more for its Entry Level NBN plan, positioning itself at a higher price point.
Carbon Comms and Lightning Broadband 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 Carbon Comms and Lightning Broadband 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.
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| Cost of 25Mbps NBN Plan with unlimited data |
Carbon Comms - Home Fast 25/10: 24Mbps, unlimited data for $57 per month. |
Lightning Broadband - Entry Level: 25Mbps, unlimited data for $72 per month. |
| Cost of 50Mbps NBN Plan with unlimited data |
Carbon Comms - Home Fast 50/20: 49Mbps, unlimited data for $81 per month. |
Lightning Broadband - Everyday Internet: 50Mbps, unlimited data for $85 per month. |
| Cost of wireless broadband plan |
Carbon Comms - MBB 15GB (): 0Mbps, 15 GB for $25 per month. |
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| Contact Details |
Carbon Comms's phone number is: 1800 10 10 50 and website is: carboncomms.com.au |
Lightning Broadband's phone number is: 1300 477 525 and website is: lightningbroadband.com.au |
| Read Reviews | Read reviews of Carbon Comms. | Read reviews of Lightning Broadband. |
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Carbon Comms and Lightning Broadband NBN25 plans (25Mbps download speed)
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Home Fast 25/10
NBN - Fixed Line
24 Mb/s
Unlimited data
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$57/mth | Go to site |
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Entry Level
NBN - Private Fibre
25 Mb/s
Unlimited data
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$72/mth
$45 for first 6 months |
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Entry Level
NBN - Private Fibre
25 Mb/s
Unlimited data
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$86.90/mth
Setup Fee: $110 |
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Carbon Comms and Lightning Broadband NBN50 plans (50Mbps download speed)
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Home Fast 50/20
NBN - Fixed Line
49 Mb/s
Unlimited data
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$81/mth | Go to site |
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Everyday Internet
NBN - Private Fibre
50 Mb/s
Unlimited data
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$85/mth
$65 for first 6 months |
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Everyday Internet
NBN - Private Fibre
50 Mb/s
Unlimited data
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$97.90/mth
Setup Fee: $110 |
Go to site |
Carbon Comms and Lightning Broadband Ultrafast plans (>100Mbps download speed)
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Fixed Wireless Plus 100/20
NBN - Fixed Wireless
98 Mb/s
Unlimited data
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$79/mth | Go to site |
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Home Fast 500/50
NBN - Fixed Line
498 Mb/s
Unlimited data
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$84/mth | Go to site |
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Home Fast 100/20
NBN - Fixed Line
98 Mb/s
Unlimited data
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$84/mth | Go to site |
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Fixed Wireless Plus Homefast 250/20
NBN - Fixed Wireless
248 Mb/s
Unlimited data
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$84/mth | Go to site |
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Home Fast 100/40
NBN - Fixed Line
98 Mb/s
Unlimited data
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$88/mth | Go to site |
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Business Fast 100/40
NBN - Fixed Line
98 Mb/s
Unlimited data
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$89/mth | Go to site |
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Fixed Wireless Superfast 400/40
NBN - Fixed Wireless
398 Mb/s
Unlimited data
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$91/mth | Go to site |
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Home Superfast 750/50
NBN - Fixed Line
748 Mb/s
Unlimited data
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$91/mth | Go to site |
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Most Popular Plan
NBN - Private Fibre
500 Mb/s
Unlimited data
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$95/mth
$69 for first 6 months |
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Business Superfast 250/100
NBN - Fixed Line
248 Mb/s
Unlimited data
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$101/mth | Go to site |
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Ultrafast 1000/100
NBN - Fixed Line
880 Mb/s
Unlimited data
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$102/mth | Go to site |
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Entertainment Plus
NBN - Private Fibre
750 Mb/s
Unlimited data
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$104/mth
$75 for first 6 months |
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Business Turbofast 500/200
NBN - Fixed Line
498 Mb/s
Unlimited data
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$105/mth | Go to site |
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Speed
NBN - Private Fibre
1000 Mb/s
Unlimited data
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$109/mth
$85 for first 6 months |
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Most Popular Plan
NBN - Private Fibre
100 Mb/s
Unlimited data
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$119.90/mth
Setup Fee: $110 |
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Business Ultrafast 1000/400
NBN - Fixed Line
880 Mb/s
Unlimited data
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$127/mth | Go to site |
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Business Plus
NBN - Private Fibre
200 Mb/s
Unlimited data
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$141.90/mth
Setup Fee: $110 |
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Hyperfast FTTP 2000/200
NBN - Fixed Line
1880 Mb/s
Unlimited data
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$153/mth | Go to site |
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Hyperfast HFC 2000/100
NBN - Fixed Line
1880 Mb/s
Unlimited data
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$153/mth | Go to site |
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Lightning Speed
NBN - Private Fibre
500 Mb/s
Unlimited data
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$185.90/mth
Setup Fee: $110 |
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Business Hyperfast Plus 2000/500
NBN - Fixed Line
1880 Mb/s
Unlimited data
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$196/mth | Go to site |
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Lightning Plus
NBN - Private Fibre
1000 Mb/s
Unlimited data
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$218.90/mth
Setup Fee: $110 |
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Ultra Fast
NBN - Private Fibre
2000 Mb/s
Unlimited data
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$395/mth
Setup Fee: $499 |
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Ultra Fast
NBN - Private Fibre
2000 Mb/s
Unlimited data
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$478.50/mth
Setup Fee: $550 |
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Ludicrous Speed
NBN - Private Fibre
5000 Mb/s
Unlimited data
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$695/mth
Setup Fee: $499 |
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Ludicrous Speed
NBN - Private Fibre
5000 Mb/s
Unlimited data
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$808.50/mth
Setup Fee: $550 |
Go to site |
Summary of Carbon Comms and Lightning Broadband 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.
Neither Carbon Comms nor Lightning Broadband has enough reviews yet for a published rating (we need at least 5), so there is no rating comparison to show. Compare their plans above, and if you are with either of them we would love to hear how it is going.
How to decide between Carbon Comms and Lightning Broadband? - next steps
- Read reviews of Carbon Comms and Lightning Broadband to see what people think of these companies
- Visit the website of each company and do some of your own research - Carbon Comms and Lightning Broadband
- 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 Carbon Comms vs Lightning Broadband
Is Carbon Comms better than Lightning Broadband?
Both Carbon Comms and Lightning Broadband have fewer than 5 verified reviews on Oz Broadband Reviews, so we don't yet show aggregate ratings. Compare plans and prices in the tables above, or read the individual reviews on each company's page.
Which is cheaper for NBN50, Carbon Comms or Lightning Broadband?
Carbon Comms's cheapest NBN50 plan is the Home Fast 50/20 at $81/month ongoing. Lightning Broadband's cheapest NBN50 plan is the Everyday Internet at $65/month intro for 6 months, then $85/month. Carbon Comms is cheaper on the ongoing price after any intro period ends.
What plans do Carbon Comms and Lightning Broadband offer?
Carbon Comms offers 17 NBN plans and 9 wireless plans. Lightning Broadband offers 15 NBN plans. See the full plan tables above for prices, speeds and data limits.
Where are Carbon Comms and Lightning Broadband's call centres?
Carbon Comms's customer support is based in Australia. Lightning Broadband's customer support is based in Melbourne. Call centre location can affect support hours and accent comprehension if onshore support is important to you.
How do I switch from Carbon Comms to Lightning Broadband (or Lightning Broadband to Carbon Comms)?
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.
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