iinet vs Flip: Which is the best NBN provider?
Updated 31 August 2026. Plan prices on this page pull live from our database. Ratings are from 8 first-person reviewer ratings (iinet 8, Flip 0).
iinet and Flip offer NBN plans, but they target different parts of the market. Flip is the cheaper of the two on entry level NBN plans, positioning itself as a budget-friendly option. iinet costs more, and its customers frequently appreciate its stable connections and good speeds, though some note a lack of loyalty bonuses for existing customers. This comparison helps you weigh up iinet's more established service against Flip's lower starting price.
iinet and Flip 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 iinet and Flip 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 | iinet | Flip |
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| Overall Rating |
4
iinet has a overall rating of 4 out of 5 based on 8 reviews. iinet is a very good broadband internet provider according to our users. |
[Not enough reviews] |
| Recommended | 88% of people who have written reviews on this site would recommend iinet to their friends as a broadband internet provider. | [Not enough reviews] |
| Reliability |
4 iinet's reliability is rated as very good by our users. iinet has an overall rating of 4 out of 5 for reliability. |
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| Customer Service |
4 iinet's customer service is rated as very good by our users. iinet has an overall rating of 4 out of 5 for customer service. |
[Not enough reviews] |
| Value for Money |
4 iinet is rated as very good for value for money by our users. iinet has an overall rating of 4 out of 5 for value for money. |
[Not enough reviews] |
| Technical Support |
4.1 iinet's technical support is rated as very good by our users. iinet has an overall rating of 4.1 out of 5 for technical support. |
[Not enough reviews] |
| Australian based technical support | No, iinet uses a mix of Australian based and overseas call centres for technical support. | [Not enough reviews] |
| Call Centre Location | iinet uses call centres based in Australia, Philippines and South Africa. | [Not enough reviews] |
| Services Offered | iinet offers a range of broadband and internet related services including NBN and 5G internet plans. | [Not enough reviews] |
| Cost of 25Mbps NBN Plan with unlimited data |
iinet - NBN25: 25Mbps, unlimited data for $79.99 per month. |
Flip - Premium: 25Mbps, unlimited data for $65.90 per month. |
| Cost of 50Mbps NBN Plan with unlimited data |
iinet - NBN50: 50Mbps, unlimited data for $89.99 per month. |
Flip - Sky 100: 50Mbps, unlimited data for $79.90 per month. Flip - Family: 50Mbps, unlimited data for $84.90 per month. |
| Cost of wireless broadband plan |
iinet - 5G Plus (5G): 50Mbps, unlimited data for $59.99 per month. |
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| Contact Details |
iinet's phone number is: 13 19 17 and website is: iinet.net.au |
Flip's phone number is: 1300 354 778 and website is: www.flip.com.au |
| Read Reviews | Read reviews of iinet. | Read reviews of Flip. |
| Go to iinet | Go to Flip |
iinet and Flip NBN25 plans (25Mbps download speed)
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Sky 25
NBN - Sky Muster
19 Mb/s
Unlimited data
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$59.90/mth
$54 for first 6 months |
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NBN 25
NBN - Fixed Line
25 Mb/s
Unlimited data
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$65.90/mth
$48 for first 6 months |
Go to site |
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Premium
NBN - Fixed Line
25 Mb/s
Unlimited data
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$65.90/mth
$48 for first 6 months |
Go to site |
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NBN25
NBN - Fixed Line
25 Mb/s
Unlimited data
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$79.99/mth
$59.99 for first 6 months |
Go to site |
iinet and Flip NBN50 plans (50Mbps download speed)
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Sky 100
NBN - Sky Muster
50 Mb/s
Unlimited data
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$79.90/mth
$74 for first 6 months |
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NBN 50
NBN - Fixed Line
50 Mb/s
Unlimited data
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$84.90/mth
$68 for first 6 months |
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Family
NBN - Fixed Line
50 Mb/s
Unlimited data
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$84.90/mth
$68 for first 6 months |
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NBN50
NBN - Fixed Line
50 Mb/s
Unlimited data
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$89.99/mth
$69.99 for first 6 months |
Go to site |
iinet and Flip Ultrafast plans (>100Mbps download speed)
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Fast Speed
NBN - Fixed Line
500 Mb/s
Unlimited data
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$88.90/mth
$69 for first 6 months |
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NBN500
NBN - Fixed Line
500 Mb/s
Unlimited data
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$94.99/mth
$69.99 for first 6 months |
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NBN 250
NBN - Fixed Line
250 Mb/s
Unlimited data
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$99.90/mth
$75 for first 6 months |
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NBN Superfast
NBN - Fixed Line
740 Mb/s
Unlimited data
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$104.99/mth
$74.99 for first 6 months |
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NBN Ultrafast
NBN - Fixed Line
850 Mb/s
Unlimited data
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$114.99/mth
$84.99 for first 6 months |
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NBN 500
NBN - Fixed Line
500 Mb/s
Unlimited data
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$119.90/mth
$95 for first 6 months |
Go to site |
Summary of iinet and Flip 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.
Flip doesn't have enough reviews yet for a published rating, so we cannot compare it against iinet (4.0 out of 5 from 8 reviews). Compare their plans above, and if you are a Flip customer we would love to hear how it is going.
How to decide between iinet and Flip? - next steps
- Read reviews of iinet and Flip to see what people think of these companies
- Visit the website of each company and do some of your own research - iinet and Flip
- 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 iinet vs Flip
Is iinet better than Flip?
iinet has 8 verified reviews on Oz Broadband Reviews and an overall rating of 4 out of 5. Flip 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, iinet or Flip?
iinet's cheapest NBN50 plan is the NBN50 at $69.99/month intro for 6 months, then $89.99/month. Flip's cheapest NBN50 plan is the Family at $68/month intro for 6 months, then $84.90/month. Flip is cheaper on the ongoing price after any intro period ends.
What plans do iinet and Flip offer?
iinet offers 5 NBN plans and 3 wireless plans. Flip offers 10 NBN plans. See the full plan tables above for prices, speeds and data limits.
Where are iinet and Flip's call centres?
iinet's customer support is based in Australia, the Philippines and South Africa. Flip'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 iinet to Flip (or Flip to iinet)?
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 iinet
No loyalty bonus for being their bread and butter income. SAD
Good price, especially with the new customer offers. Find the connection to be slow at times though
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