Escapenet vs Starlink: Which is the best NBN provider?
Updated 31 August 2026. Plan prices on this page pull live from our database. Ratings are from 9 first-person reviewer ratings (Escapenet 1, Starlink 8).
Escapenet offers a budget-friendly entry into NBN plans, making it a potentially good fit for those watching their wallet. Customers frequently highlight Starlink's strong performance with multiple devices and streaming, along with its straightforward setup.
Escapenet and Starlink 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 Escapenet and Starlink 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 | Escapenet | Starlink |
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| Overall Rating | [Not enough reviews] |
4.4
Starlink has an overall rating of 4.4 out of 5 based on 8 reviews. Starlink is a very good broadband internet provider according to our users. |
| Recommended | [Not enough reviews] | 100% of people who have written reviews on this site would recommend Starlink to their friends as a broadband internet provider. |
| Reliability | [Not enough reviews] |
4.5 Starlink's reliability is rated as excellent by our users. Starlink has an overall rating of 4.5 out of 5 for reliability. |
| Customer Service | [Not enough reviews] |
4.4 Starlink's customer service is rated as very good by our users. Starlink has an overall rating of 4.4 out of 5 for customer service. |
| Value for Money | [Not enough reviews] |
4.1 Starlink is rated as very good for value for money by our users. Starlink has an overall rating of 4.1 out of 5 for value for money. |
| Technical Support | [Not enough reviews] |
4.4 Starlink's technical support is rated as very good by our users. Starlink has an overall rating of 4.4 out of 5 for technical support. |
| Australian based technical support | [Not enough reviews] | No, Starlink uses a mix of Australian based and overseas call centres for technical support. |
| Call Centre Location | [Not enough reviews] | Starlink uses call centres based in . |
| Services Offered | [Not enough reviews] | Starlink offers a range of broadband and internet related services including internet plans. |
| Cost of 25Mbps NBN Plan with unlimited data |
Escapenet - Casual: 23Mbps, unlimited data for $65 per month. |
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| Cost of 50Mbps NBN Plan with unlimited data |
Escapenet - Basic: 48Mbps, unlimited data for $80 per month. |
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| Contact Details |
Escapenet's phone number is: 1300 023 354 and website is: esc.net.au |
Starlink's phone number is: and website is: starlink.com |
| Read Reviews | Read reviews of Escapenet. | Read reviews of Starlink. |
| Go to Escapenet | Go to Starlink |
Escapenet and Starlink NBN25 plans (25Mbps download speed)
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Casual
NBN - Fixed Line
23 Mb/s
Unlimited data
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$65/mth | Go to site |
Escapenet and Starlink NBN50 plans (50Mbps download speed)
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Basic
NBN - Fixed Line
48 Mb/s
Unlimited data
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$80/mth | Go to site |
Escapenet and Starlink Ultrafast plans (>100Mbps download speed)
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Homefast
NBN - Fixed Line
95 Mb/s
Unlimited data
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$90/mth | Go to site |
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Superfast
NBN - Fixed Line
240 Mb/s
Unlimited data
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$110/mth | Go to site |
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Ultrafast
NBN - Fixed Line
600 Mb/s
Unlimited data
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$120/mth | Go to site |
Summary of Escapenet and Starlink 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.
Escapenet doesn't have enough reviews yet for a published rating, so we cannot compare it against Starlink (4.4 out of 5 from 8 reviews). Compare their plans above, and if you are a Escapenet customer we would love to hear how it is going.
How to decide between Escapenet and Starlink? - next steps
- Read reviews of Escapenet and Starlink to see what people think of these companies
- Visit the website of each company and do some of your own research - Escapenet and Starlink
- 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 Escapenet vs Starlink
Is Escapenet better than Starlink?
Starlink has 8 verified reviews on Oz Broadband Reviews and an overall rating of 4.4 out of 5. Escapenet 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 has better customer service, Escapenet or Starlink?
Escapenet scores 5.0 out of 5 on customer service vs Starlink's 4.4, based on verified reviews on Oz Broadband Reviews.
What plans do Escapenet and Starlink offer?
Escapenet offers 6 NBN plans. Starlink offers 3 satellite plans. See the full plan tables above for prices, speeds and data limits.
How do I switch from Escapenet to Starlink (or Starlink to Escapenet)?
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 Escapenet
stable connection, good router provided - no TV subscription available
aussie call centre that offers fast speeds. would like it to be cheaper
About Starlink
I'd be happy to return to Aussie Broadband once FTTP is available.
By far the best service I've ever used
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