Dodo vs activ8me: Which is the best NBN provider?
Updated 24 August 2026. Plan prices on this page pull live from our database. Ratings are from 12 first-person reviewer ratings (Dodo 8, activ8me 4).
Dodo and activ8me both offer NBN plans, but activ8me is the cheaper of the two on entry level options. Dodo, on the other hand, costs more, but its customers generally appreciate the value and often report good connection reliability and smooth setup, though some reviews mention inconsistent connections and long wait times for support. activ8me's entry-level plan is called Premium 25, while Dodo's is Everyday NBN25/10.
Dodo and activ8me 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 Dodo and activ8me 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 | Dodo | activ8me |
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| Overall Rating |
3.5
Dodo has a overall rating of 3.5 out of 5 based on 8 reviews. Dodo is a good broadband internet provider according to our users. |
[Not enough reviews] |
| Recommended | 63% of people who have written reviews on this site would recommend Dodo to their friends as a broadband internet provider. | [Not enough reviews] |
| Reliability |
3.3 Dodo's reliability is rated as ok by our users. Dodo has an overall rating of 3.3 out of 5 for reliability. |
[Not enough reviews] |
| Customer Service |
3.6 Dodo's customer service is rated as good by our users. Dodo has an overall rating of 3.6 out of 5 for customer service. |
[Not enough reviews] |
| Value for Money |
3.3 Dodo is rated as ok for value for money by our users. Dodo has an overall rating of 3.3 out of 5 for value for money. |
[Not enough reviews] |
| Technical Support |
3.6 Dodo's technical support is rated as good by our users. Dodo has an overall rating of 3.6 out of 5 for technical support. |
[Not enough reviews] |
| Australian based technical support | No, Dodo uses a mix of Australian based and overseas call centres for technical support. | [Not enough reviews] |
| Call Centre Location | Dodo uses call centres based in Overseas. | [Not enough reviews] |
| Services Offered | Dodo 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 |
Dodo - Everyday NBN25/10: 25Mbps, unlimited data for $73.99 per month. Dodo - Everyday NBN25 FW: 23Mbps, unlimited data for $73.99 per month. |
activ8me - Premium 25: 21Mbps, unlimited data for $59 per month. activ8me - Standard 25: 23Mbps, unlimited data for $74.95 per month. activ8me - Standard 25: 25Mbps, unlimited data for $74.95 per month. |
| Cost of 50Mbps NBN Plan with unlimited data |
Dodo - Value NBN50/20: 50Mbps, unlimited data for $87.99 per month. |
activ8me - Standard 50: 50Mbps, unlimited data for $84.95 per month. activ8me - Plus: 50Mbps, unlimited data for $84.95 per month. |
| Cost of wireless broadband plan | ||
| Contact Details |
Dodo's phone number is: 13 36 36 and website is: dodo.com.au |
activ8me's phone number is: 13 22 88 and website is: activ8me.net.au |
| Read Reviews | Read reviews of Dodo. | Read reviews of activ8me. |
| Go to Dodo | Go to activ8me |
Dodo and activ8me NBN25 plans (25Mbps download speed)
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Premium 25
NBN - Sky Muster
21 Mb/s
Unlimited data
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$59/mth | Go to site |
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Everyday NBN25 FW
NBN - Fixed Wireless
23 Mb/s
Unlimited data
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$73.99/mth
$43.99 for first 6 months |
Go to site |
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Everyday NBN25/10
NBN - Fixed Line
25 Mb/s
Unlimited data
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$73.99/mth
$43.99 for first 6 months |
Go to site |
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Standard 25
NBN - Fixed Wireless
25 Mb/s
Unlimited data
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$74.95/mth | Go to site |
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Standard 25
NBN - Fixed Line
23 Mb/s
Unlimited data
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$74.95/mth | Go to site |
Dodo and activ8me NBN50 plans (50Mbps download speed)
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Standard 50
NBN - Fixed Line
50 Mb/s
Unlimited data
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$84.95/mth | Go to site |
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Plus
NBN - Fixed Wireless
50 Mb/s
Unlimited data
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$84.95/mth | Go to site |
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Value NBN50/20
NBN - Fixed Line
50 Mb/s
Unlimited data
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$87.99/mth
$57.99 for first 6 months |
Go to site |
Dodo and activ8me Ultrafast plans (>100Mbps download speed)
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Home Fast
NBN - Fixed Wireless
90 Mb/s
Unlimited data
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$89.95/mth
$79.95 for first 6 months |
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Fast Plus NBN500/50
NBN - Fixed Line
500 Mb/s
Unlimited data
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$92.99/mth
$62.99 for first 6 months |
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Fast NBN100/20
NBN - Fixed Line
100 Mb/s
Unlimited data
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$92.99/mth
$62.99 for first 6 months |
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Home Fast 100
NBN - Fixed Line
93 Mb/s
Unlimited data
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$99.95/mth
$84.95 for first 6 months |
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Home Fast 500
NBN - Fixed Line
500 Mb/s
Unlimited data
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$99.95/mth
$84.95 for first 6 months |
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Superfast NBN750/50
NBN - Fixed Line
740 Mb/s
Unlimited data
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$99.99/mth
$69.99 for first 6 months |
Go to site |
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Ultrafast NBN1000/100
NBN - Fixed Line
800 Mb/s
Unlimited data
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$109.99/mth
$79.99 for first 6 months |
Go to site |
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Super Fast
NBN - Fixed Wireless
120 Mb/s
Unlimited data
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$112.95/mth
$89.95 for first 6 months |
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Super Fast 750
NBN - Fixed Line
695 Mb/s
Unlimited data
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$114.95/mth | Go to site |
Summary of Dodo and activ8me 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.
activ8me doesn't have enough reviews yet for a published rating, so we cannot compare it against Dodo (3.5 out of 5 from 8 reviews). Compare their plans above, and if you are a activ8me customer we would love to hear how it is going.
How to decide between Dodo and activ8me? - next steps
- Read reviews of Dodo and activ8me to see what people think of these companies
- Visit the website of each company and do some of your own research - Dodo and activ8me
- 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 Dodo vs activ8me
Is Dodo better than activ8me?
Dodo has 8 verified reviews on Oz Broadband Reviews and an overall rating of 3.5 out of 5. activ8me 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, Dodo or activ8me?
Dodo's cheapest NBN50 plan is the Value NBN50/20 at $57.99/month intro for 6 months, then $87.99/month. activ8me's cheapest NBN50 plan is the Standard 50 at $84.95/month ongoing. activ8me is cheaper on the ongoing price after any intro period ends.
Which has better customer service, Dodo or activ8me?
Dodo and activ8me score similarly on customer service, 3.6 vs 3.8 out of 5. Neither stands out from the other on this metric. If onshore support matters, Dodo's call centre is based overseas and activ8me's is based in Australia.
What plans do Dodo and activ8me offer?
Dodo offers 8 NBN plans. activ8me offers 12 NBN plans. See the full plan tables above for prices, speeds and data limits.
Where are Dodo and activ8me's call centres?
Dodo's customer support is based overseas. activ8me'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 Dodo to activ8me (or activ8me to Dodo)?
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 Dodo
Dod were great arranging the new fibre to the property.
Low downtime, Actual speeds way less than promised
About activ8me
Nonissues Few drop outs
Overall, very happy with spintel and don't plan to go anywhere. Really good value for money, and the support is there if needed.
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