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iinet vs Leaptel: Which is the best NBN provider?

Updated 1 September 2026. Plan prices on this page pull live from our database. Ratings are from 11 first-person reviewer ratings (iinet 8, Leaptel 3).

Leaptel offers a cheaper entry level NBN plan, positioning it as a budget-friendly option, while iinet, a larger provider, costs more for its basic NBN offering. Customers generally appreciate iinet's pricing, particularly new customer offers, and often report stable connections with good speeds. On the other hand, iinet reviews also highlight a lack of loyalty bonuses for existing customers and occasional slow speeds.

iinet and Leaptel 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 Leaptel 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 Leaptel
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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.
[Not enough reviews]
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.
Leaptel - Pronto: 25Mbps, unlimited data for $75 per month.
Cost of 50Mbps NBN Plan with unlimited data iinet - NBN50: 50Mbps, unlimited data for $89.99 per month.
Leaptel - Accelerated: 50Mbps, unlimited data for $88 per month.
Cost of wireless broadband plan iinet - 5G 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
Leaptel's phone number is:
1300 205 327
and website is:
leaptel.com.au
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iinet and Leaptel NBN25 plans (25Mbps download speed)

Leaptel broadband NBN reviews
Pronto
NBN - Fixed Line
25 Mb/s
Unlimited data
$75/mth
$50 for first 6 months
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iinet broadband NBN reviews
NBN25
NBN - Fixed Line
25 Mb/s
Unlimited data
$79.99/mth
$59.99 for first 6 months
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iinet and Leaptel NBN50 plans (50Mbps download speed)

Leaptel broadband NBN reviews
Accelerated
NBN - Fixed Line
50 Mb/s
Unlimited data
$88/mth
$75 for first 6 months
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iinet broadband NBN reviews
NBN50
NBN - Fixed Line
50 Mb/s
Unlimited data
$89.99/mth
$69.99 for first 6 months
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iinet and Leaptel Ultrafast plans (>100Mbps download speed)

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NBN500
NBN - Fixed Line
500 Mb/s
Unlimited data
$94.99/mth
$69.99 for first 6 months
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Fast
NBN - Fixed Line
500 Mb/s
Unlimited data
$97/mth
$80 for first 12 months
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Full Throttle
NBN - Fixed Line
100 Mb/s
Unlimited data
$97/mth
$80 for first 12 months
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Full Boost
NBN - Fixed Line
100 Mb/s
Unlimited data
$104/mth
$85 for first 12 months
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NBN Superfast
NBN - Fixed Line
740 Mb/s
Unlimited data
$104.99/mth
$74.99 for first 6 months
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Superfast
NBN - Fixed Line
700 Mb/s
Unlimited data
$108/mth
$89 for first 12 months
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Turbo Boost +
NBN - Fixed Line
250 Mb/s
Unlimited data
$110/mth
$95 for first 12 months
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NBN Ultrafast
NBN - Fixed Line
850 Mb/s
Unlimited data
$114.99/mth
$84.99 for first 6 months
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Leaptel broadband NBN reviews
Ultrafast
NBN - Fixed Line
880 Mb/s
Unlimited data
$119/mth
$99 for first 12 months
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Fast +
NBN - Fixed Line
500 Mb/s
Unlimited data
$130/mth
$115 for first 12 months
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Ultrafast +
NBN - Fixed Line
880 Mb/s
Unlimited data
$150/mth
$135 for first 12 months
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Hyperfast HFC
NBN - Fixed Line
1700 Mb/s
Unlimited data
$170/mth
$155 for first 12 months
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Hyperfast FTTP
NBN - Fixed Line
1700 Mb/s
Unlimited data
$170/mth
$155 for first 12 months
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Hyperfast +
NBN - Fixed Line
1700 Mb/s
Unlimited data
$220/mth
$210 for first 12 months
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Summary of iinet and Leaptel 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.

Leaptel 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 Leaptel customer we would love to hear how it is going.

How to decide between iinet and Leaptel? - next steps

  • Read reviews of iinet and Leaptel to see what people think of these companies
  • Visit the website of each company and do some of your own research - iinet and Leaptel
  • 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 Leaptel

Is iinet better than Leaptel?

iinet has 8 verified reviews on Oz Broadband Reviews and an overall rating of 4 out of 5. Leaptel 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 Leaptel?

iinet's cheapest NBN50 plan is the NBN50 at $69.99/month intro for 6 months, then $89.99/month. Leaptel's cheapest NBN50 plan is the Accelerated at $75/month intro for 6 months, then $88/month. Leaptel is cheaper on the ongoing price after any intro period ends.

Which has better customer service, iinet or Leaptel?

Leaptel scores 5.0 out of 5 on customer service vs iinet's 4.0, based on verified reviews on Oz Broadband Reviews. If onshore support matters, iinet's call centre is based in Australia, the Philippines and South Africa and Leaptel's is based in Melbourne and Australia.

What plans do iinet and Leaptel offer?

iinet offers 5 NBN plans and 3 wireless plans. Leaptel offers 13 NBN plans. See the full plan tables above for prices, speeds and data limits.

Where are iinet and Leaptel's call centres?

iinet's customer support is based in Australia, the Philippines and South Africa. Leaptel's customer support is based in Melbourne and 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 Leaptel (or Leaptel 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

★★★★½ (4.5)
“Followup review of iinet”

No loyalty bonus for being their bread and butter income. SAD

— Verified customer (ACT), Aug 2026
★★★★½ (4.5)
“Followup review of iinet”

Good price, especially with the new customer offers. Find the connection to be slow at times though

— Verified customer (QLD), Aug 2026

About Leaptel

★★★★★ (5.0)
“The best company”

Clear understandable language, polite and dont faff about

— Verified customer (VIC), Jul 2026
★★★★★ (5.0)
“Reliable NBN”

Easy to connect and speeds as advertised.

— Verified customer (VIC), Jun 2026

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