iinet vs Internode - Which is the best broadband internet provider?
iinet and Internode 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 Internode 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 12 months. We screen the reviews very thoroughly to ensure only accurate reviews get through. Please do your own research.
| Criteria | iinet | Internode |
|---|---|---|
| About |
iiNet is one of the largest ISPs in Australia and was founded in 1993. They are a publicly listed company. |
Internode was founded in 1991 and is now owned by TPG. |
| Overall Rating |
4.3
iinet has a overall rating of 4.3 out of 5 based on 11 reviews over the last 12 months. iinet is a very good broadband internet provider according to reviews submitted to this site. |
4.8
Internode has an overall rating of 4.8 out of 5 based on 5 reviews over the last 12 months. Internode is an excellent broadband internet provider according to reviews submitted to this site. |
| Recommended | 91% of people who have written reviews on this site would recommend iinet to their friends as a broadband internet provider. | 100% of people who have written reviews on this site would recommend Internode to their friends as a broadband internet provider. |
| Reliability |
4.5 iinet's reliability is rated as excellent by users who have submitted reviews to this site. iinet has an overall rating of 4.5 out of 5 for reliability. |
4.2 Internode's reliability is rated as very good by users who have submitted reviews to this site. Internode has an overall rating of 4.2 out of 5 for reliability. |
| Customer Service |
4.5 iinet's customer service is rated as excellent by users who have submitted reviews to this site. iinet has an overall rating of 4.5 out of 5 for customer service. |
5 Internode's customer service is rated as excellent by users who have submitted reviews to this site. Internode has an overall rating of 5 out of 5 for customer service. |
| Value for Money |
3.8 iinet is rated as good for value for money by users who have submitted reviews to this site. iinet has an overall rating of 3.8 out of 5 for value for money. |
4.8 Internode is rated as excellent for value for money by users who have submitted reviews to this site. Internode has an overall rating of 4.8 out of 5 for value for money. |
| Technical Support |
4.5 iinet's technical support is rated as excellent by users who have submitted reviews to this site. iinet has an overall rating of 4.5 out of 5 for technical support. |
5 Internode's technical support is rated as excellent by users who have submitted reviews to this site. Internode has an overall rating of 5 out of 5 for technical support. |
| Australian based technical support | No, iinet uses a mix of Australian based and overseas call centres for technical support. | No, Internode uses a mix of Australian based and overseas call centres for technical support. |
| Call Centre Location | iinet uses call centres based in Australia, Philippines and South Africa. | Internode uses call centres based in Australia and South Africa. |
| Services Offered | iinet offers a range of broadband and internet related services including NBN and 5G internet plans. | Internode offers a range of broadband and internet related services including internet plans. |
| Cost of 25Mbps NBN Plan with unlimited data |
iinet - NBN25: 25Mbps, unlimited data for $69.99 per month. |
Internode - NBN25: 25Mbps, unlimited data for $69.99 per month. |
| Cost of 50Mbps NBN Plan with unlimited data |
iinet - NBN50: 50Mbps, unlimited data for $74.99 per month. |
Internode - NBN50: 50Mbps, unlimited data for $79.99 per month. |
| Cost of wireless broadband plan |
iinet - 5G Home Broadband Plus (5G): 50Mbps, unlimited data for $59.99 per month. |
Internode - 5G Home Broadband Plus (5G): 50Mbps, unlimited data for $59.99 per month. |
| Contact Details | iinet's phone number is: 13 19 17 and website is: iinet.net.au | Internode's phone number is: 13 66 33 and website is: internode.on.net |
| Read Reviews | Read reviews of iinet. | Read reviews of Internode. |
iinet and Internode NBN25 plans (25Mbps download speed)
| Company | Plan Name |
Monthly Cost |
Avg Monthly Cost (2 years) |
Typical Evening Speed | Quota | |
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NBN25 (NBN) (Month by month) |
$69.99 | $69.99 | 25 Mb/s | Unlim | |
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NBN25 (NBN) (Month by month) |
$69.99 | $69.99 | 25 Mb/s | Unlim | |
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NBN25 (NBN) (Month by month) |
$79.99 | $79.99 | 20.1 Mb/s | Unlim |
iinet and Internode NBN50 plans (50Mbps download speed)
| Company | Plan Name |
Monthly Cost |
Avg Monthly Cost (2 years) |
Typical Evening Speed | Quota | |
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NBN50 (NBN) (Month by month) |
$74.99 | $74.99 | 50 Mb/s | Unlim | |
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NBN50 (NBN) (Month by month) |
$79.99
$59.99 for first 6 months |
$74.99 | 50 Mb/s | Unlim | |
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NBN50 (NBN) (Month by month) |
$89.99 | $89.99 | 47 Mb/s | Unlim |
iinet and Internode Ultrafast plans (>100Mbps download speed)
| Company | Plan Name |
Monthly Cost |
Avg Monthly Cost (2 years) |
Typical Evening Speed | Quota | |
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NBN25 30/120 GB (NBN - Satellite) (Month by month) |
$44.99 | $44.99 | 150 Mb/s | 25 GB | |
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NBN25 45/155 GB (NBN - Satellite) (Month by month) |
$54.99 | $54.99 | 200 Mb/s | 25 GB | |
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NBN25 60/190 GB (NBN - Satellite) (Month by month) |
$64.99 | $64.99 | 250 Mb/s | 25 GB | |
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NBN100 (NBN) (Month by month) |
$99.99
$89.99 for first 12 months |
$94.99 | 90 Mb/s | Unlim | |
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NBN100 (NBN) (Month by month) |
$99.99
$89.99 for first 12 months |
$94.99 | 90 Mb/s | Unlim | |
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Superfast (NBN) (Month by month) |
$129.99
$99.99 for first 6 months |
$122.49 | 210 Mb/s | Unlim | |
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Ultrafast (NBN) (Month by month) |
$149.99
$119.99 for first 6 months |
$142.49 | 450 Mb/s | Unlim |
Summary of iinet and Internode 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: Internode rates higher overall than iinet does.
- Recommended: Internode is more highly recommended than iinet.
- Reliability: iinet rates higher for reliability than Internode does.
- Customer Service: Internode rates higher for customer service than iinet does.
- Value for Money: Internode rates higher for value for money than iinet does.
- Technical Support: Internode rates higher for technical support than iinet does.
How to decide between iinet and Internode? - next steps
- Read reviews of iinet and Internode to see what people think of these companies
- Read our detailed information on iinet and Internode to answer all your questions and help you make an informed decision.
- Visit the website of each company and do some of your own research - iinet and Internode
- 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.
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