Carbon Comms vs Superloop - Which is the best NBN internet provider?
Carbon Comms is a budget-friendly option, while Superloop sits at a higher price point, though customers often praise Superloop for its reliable speeds and quick activation. On the other hand, Carbon Comms offers cheaper NBN plans, making it attractive for those prioritising cost. Superloop reviews frequently highlight consistent performance, but some users report price increases over time.
NBN plans from $78.00/mth · Partner
Carbon Comms and Superloop 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 Superloop 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 | Carbon Comms | Superloop |
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| Carbon Comms is an Australian-owned telco that sells NBN alongside mobile, VoIP and cloud services, with the team behind it claiming more than 20 years operating telcos and internet services. Support is Australian-based and runs 365 days a year, with the network operated from tier-1 data centres in Sydney and Melbourne. Every NBN plan is month-to-month with unlimited data, no setup fee, and a static IPv4 address with no CGNAT included as standard - a genuine point of difference at consumer prices. Alongside the standard residential range it also sells dedicated business tiers and NBN Fixed Wireless plans. | Superloop is an ASX-listed Australian telco founded in 2014 by Bevan Slattery. It owns metropolitan fibre networks nationwide and runs its own fixed wireless service in parts of Adelaide, alongside nbn plans everywhere. Now one of the bigger challengers to the major telcos, it also owns Exetel. | |
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| Overall Rating | [Not enough reviews] |
4.4
Superloop has an overall rating of 4.4 out of 5 based on 18 reviews. Superloop is a very good broadband internet provider according to our users. |
| Recommended | [Not enough reviews] | 89% of people who have written reviews on this site would recommend Superloop to their friends as a broadband internet provider. |
| Reliability | [Not enough reviews] |
4.6 Superloop's reliability is rated as excellent by our users. Superloop has an overall rating of 4.6 out of 5 for reliability. |
| Customer Service | [Not enough reviews] |
4.2 Superloop's customer service is rated as very good by our users. Superloop has an overall rating of 4.2 out of 5 for customer service. |
| Value for Money | [Not enough reviews] |
4.2 Superloop is rated as very good for value for money by our users. Superloop has an overall rating of 4.2 out of 5 for value for money. |
| Technical Support | [Not enough reviews] |
4.5 Superloop's technical support is rated as excellent by our users. Superloop has an overall rating of 4.5 out of 5 for technical support. |
| Australian based technical support | [Not enough reviews] | Yes, Superloop does have Australian based technical support. |
| Call Centre Location | [Not enough reviews] | Superloop uses call centres based in Australia. |
| Services Offered | [Not enough reviews] | Superloop offers a range of broadband and internet related services including NBN internet plans. |
| Cost of 25Mbps NBN Plan with unlimited data |
Carbon Comms - Home Fast 25/10: 24Mbps, unlimited data for $57 per month. |
Superloop - Everyday: 25Mbps, unlimited data for $78 per month. |
| Cost of 50Mbps NBN Plan with unlimited data |
Carbon Comms - Home Fast 50/20: 49Mbps, unlimited data for $81 per month. |
Superloop - Extra Value: 50Mbps, unlimited data for $89 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 |
Superloop's phone number is: 1800 10 12 10 and website is: superloop.com |
| Read Reviews | Read reviews of Carbon Comms. | Read reviews of Superloop. |
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Carbon Comms and Superloop 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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Everyday
NBN - Fixed Line
25 Mb/s
Unlimited data
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$78/mth
$58 for first 6 months |
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Carbon Comms and Superloop 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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Extra Value
NBN - Fixed Line
50 Mb/s
Unlimited data
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$89/mth
$69 for first 6 months |
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Carbon Comms and Superloop 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 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 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 100/40
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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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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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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Family Max
NBN - Fixed Line
500 Mb/s
Unlimited data
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$95/mth
$65 for first 6 months |
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Home Fast
NBN - Fixed Wireless
160 Mb/s
Unlimited data
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$98/mth
$83 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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Creator
NBN - Fixed Line
250 Mb/s
Unlimited data
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$102/mth
$82 for first 6 months |
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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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Megaspeed
NBN - Fixed Line
750 Mb/s
Unlimited data
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$104/mth
$74 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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Fixed Wireless Super Fast
NBN - Fixed Wireless
250 Mb/s
Unlimited data
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$108/mth
$93 for first 6 months |
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Lightspeed
NBN - Fixed Line
860 Mb/s
860 GB
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$114/mth
$84 for first 6 months |
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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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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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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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Hyperspeed
NBN - Fixed Line
1700 Mb/s
Unlimited data
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$168/mth
$148 for first 6 months |
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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 |
Summary of Carbon Comms and Superloop 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.
- Overall: Superloop rates higher overall than Carbon Comms does.
- Recommended: Superloop is more highly recommended than Carbon Comms.
- Reliability: Superloop rates higher for reliability than Carbon Comms does.
- Customer Service: Superloop rates higher for customer service than Carbon Comms does.
- Value for Money: Superloop rates higher for value for money than Carbon Comms does.
- Technical Support: Superloop rates higher for technical support than Carbon Comms does.
How to decide between Carbon Comms and Superloop? - next steps
- Read reviews of Carbon Comms and Superloop to see what people think of these companies
- Visit the website of each company and do some of your own research - Carbon Comms and Superloop
- 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 Superloop
Is Carbon Comms better than Superloop?
Superloop has 18 verified reviews on Oz Broadband Reviews and an overall rating of 4.4 out of 5. Carbon Comms 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, Carbon Comms or Superloop?
Carbon Comms's cheapest NBN50 plan is the Home Fast 50/20 at $81/month ongoing. Superloop's cheapest NBN50 plan is the Extra Value at $69/month intro for 6 months, then $89/month. Carbon Comms is cheaper on the ongoing price after any intro period ends.
What plans do Carbon Comms and Superloop offer?
Carbon Comms offers 17 NBN plans and 9 wireless plans. Superloop offers 10 NBN plans. See the full plan tables above for prices, speeds and data limits.
Where are Carbon Comms and Superloop's call centres?
Carbon Comms's customer support is based in Australia. Superloop'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 Carbon Comms to Superloop (or Superloop 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.
What customers say
About Superloop
I haven't had any issues with my internet and only one time I had a technician come out, due to a wire being dislodged when moving. No other issues…
Still the best most reliable provider i have had
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