Is Flip better than Lightning Broadband?

Both Flip 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, Flip or Lightning Broadband?

Flip's cheapest NBN50 plan is the Family at $68/month intro for 6 months, then $84.90/month. Lightning Broadband's cheapest NBN50 plan is the Everyday Internet at $65/month intro for 6 months, then $85/month.

What plans do Flip and Lightning Broadband offer?

Flip offers 10 NBN plans. Lightning Broadband offers 20 NBN plans. See the full plan tables above for prices, speeds and data limits.

Where are Flip and Lightning Broadband's call centres?

Flip'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 Flip to Lightning Broadband (or Lightning Broadband to Flip)?

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.

Flip vs Lightning Broadband - Which is the best NBN internet provider?

Flip is a budget-friendly option, often praised in reviews for its no-frills approach to NBN, making it popular with those just wanting a reliable connection without the bells and whistles. Lightning Broadband, on the other hand, is a smaller, more premium provider, typically offering a fibre-to-the-building service in select areas, and reviews often highlight its dedicated support and consistent speeds for a higher price point. This means Flip suits those chasing value, while Lightning Broadband targets users prioritising performance and service.

Flip 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 Flip 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.

Criteria	Flip	Lightning Broadband
About
	Flip is a budget nbn brand that has been around for several years and migrated its 26,000 customers onto Swoop infrastructure in early 2025. Plans cover nbn 25 through nbn 100, all unlimited, with low intro pricing. Flip is a value play, not a premium brand, and it suits households who want a working unlimited plan at the cheapest end of the market without being on a major telco.	Lightning Broadband runs its own fixed wireless and private fibre network across Melbourne, with plans up to 1000 Mbps for addresses inside the Lightning footprint. It sits alongside the nbn rather than reselling it, so customers in covered buildings get to bypass the FTTN/FTTB copper that would otherwise cap their speeds. Lightning is small and Melbourne specific but useful for residents of apartment blocks where its network is already wired in.
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Cost of 25Mbps NBN Plan with unlimited data	Flip - Premium: 25Mbps, unlimited data for $65.9 per month.	Lightning Broadband - Entry level: 25Mbps, unlimited data for $72 per month. Lightning Broadband - Entry Level: 25Mbps, unlimited data for $72 per month. Lightning Broadband - Entry Level: 25Mbps, unlimited data for $72 per month.
Cost of 50Mbps NBN Plan with unlimited data	Flip - Sky 100: 50Mbps, unlimited data for $79.9 per month. Flip - Family: 50Mbps, unlimited data for $84.9 per month.	Lightning Broadband - Everyday internet: 50Mbps, unlimited data for $85 per month. Lightning Broadband - Everyday Internet: 50Mbps, unlimited data for $85 per month. Lightning Broadband - Everyday Internet: 50Mbps, unlimited data for $85 per month.
Cost of wireless broadband plan
Contact Details	Flip's phone number is: 1300 354 778 and website is: www.flip.com.au	Lightning Broadband's phone number is: 1300 477 525 and website is: lightningbroadband.com.au
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Flip and Lightning Broadband NBN25 plans (25Mbps download speed)

NBN 25 NBN - Fixed Line 25 Mb/s Unlimited data	$59.9/mth $44 for first 6 months	Go to site
Sky 25 NBN - Sky Muster 19 Mb/s Unlimited data	$59.9/mth $54 for first 6 months	Go to site
Premium NBN - Fixed Line 25 Mb/s Unlimited data	$65.9/mth $48 for first 6 months	Go to site
Entry Level NBN - Private Fibre 25 Mb/s Unlimited data	$72/mth $45 for first 6 months	Go to site
Entry level NBN - Private Fibre 25 Mb/s Unlimited data	$72/mth $45 for first 6 months	Go to site
Entry Level NBN - Private Fibre 25 Mb/s Unlimited data	$72/mth $45 for first 6 months	Go to site
Fibre Plans Entry Level NBN - Private Fibre 25 Mb/s Unlimited data	$79/mth	Go to site

Flip and Lightning Broadband NBN50 plans (50Mbps download speed)

Sky 100 NBN - Sky Muster 50 Mb/s Unlimited data	$79.9/mth $74 for first 6 months	Go to site
NBN 50 NBN - Fixed Line 50 Mb/s Unlimited data	$79.9/mth $68 for first 6 months	Go to site
Family NBN - Fixed Line 50 Mb/s Unlimited data	$84.9/mth $68 for first 6 months	Go to site
Everyday internet NBN - Private Fibre 50 Mb/s Unlimited data	$85/mth $65 for first 6 months	Go to site
Everyday Internet NBN - Private Fibre 50 Mb/s Unlimited data	$85/mth $65 for first 6 months	Go to site
Everyday Internet NBN - Private Fibre 50 Mb/s Unlimited data	$85/mth $65 for first 6 months	Go to site
Everyday Internet NBN - Private Fibre 50 Mb/s Unlimited data	$89/mth	Go to site

Flip and Lightning Broadband Ultrafast plans (>100Mbps download speed)

Fast Speed NBN - Fixed Line 500 Mb/s Unlimited data	$88.9/mth $69 for first 6 months	Go to site
Most Popular Plan NBN - Private Fibre 500 Mb/s Unlimited data	$95/mth $69 for first 6 months	Go to site
Most Popular Plan NBN - Private Fibre 500 Mb/s Unlimited data	$95/mth $69 for first 6 months	Go to site
most popular plan NBN - Private Fibre 500 Mb/s Unlimited data	$95/mth $69 for first 6 months	Go to site
NBN 250 NBN - Fixed Line 250 Mb/s Unlimited data	$99.9/mth $75 for first 6 months	Go to site
Entertainment Plus NBN - Private Fibre 750 Mb/s Unlimited data	$104/mth $75 for first 6 months	Go to site
Entertainment Plus NBN - Private Fibre 750 Mb/s Unlimited data	$104/mth $75 for first 6 months	Go to site
Entertainment plus NBN - Private Fibre 750 Mb/s Unlimited data	$104/mth $75 for first 6 months	Go to site
speed NBN - Private Fibre 1000 Mb/s Unlimited data	$109/mth $85 for first 6 months	Go to site
Speed NBN - Private Fibre 1000 Mb/s Unlimited data	$109/mth $85 for first 6 months	Go to site
Most Popular Plan NBN - Private Fibre 100 Mb/s Unlimited data	$109/mth	Go to site
Speed NBN - Private Fibre 1000 Mb/s Unlimited data	$109/mth $85 for first 6 months	Go to site
NBN 500 NBN - Fixed Line 500 Mb/s Unlimited data	$119.9/mth $95 for first 6 months	Go to site
Business Plus NBN - Private Fibre 200 Mb/s Unlimited data	$129/mth	Go to site
Speed NBN - Private Fibre 500 Mb/s Unlimited data	$169/mth	Go to site

Summary of Flip 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.

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