Is iinet better than Lightning Broadband?

iinet has 5 verified reviews on Oz Broadband Reviews and an overall rating of 3.8 out of 5. Lightning Broadband 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 Lightning Broadband?

iinet's cheapest NBN50 plan is the NBN50 at $69.99/month intro for 6 months, then $89.99/month. Lightning Broadband's cheapest NBN50 plan is the Everyday Internet at $65/month intro for 6 months, then $85/month. Lightning Broadband is cheaper on the ongoing price after any intro period ends.

What plans do iinet and Lightning Broadband offer?

iinet offers 5 NBN plans and 1 wireless plan. Lightning Broadband offers 30 NBN plans. See the full plan tables above for prices, speeds and data limits.

Where are iinet and Lightning Broadband's call centres?

iinet's customer support is based in Australia, the Philippines and South Africa. 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 iinet to Lightning Broadband (or Lightning Broadband 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.

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

iinet is a long-standing national player, a well-known name that many Australians have used for years, often praised in reviews for its reliable service. On the other hand, Lightning Broadband is a newer, more specialised provider, frequently highlighted by customers for its high speeds and personalised support, particularly for those in its own network areas. This comparison looks at how these two very different organisations stack up, from their NBN plans to their overall customer experience.

iinet 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 iinet 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	iinet	Lightning Broadband
About
	iiNet was founded in Perth in 1993 and became one of Australia's best-known broadband brands. It has been owned by TPG Telecom since 2015, so it is no longer independently listed, but still runs as its own brand with a long-standing reputation for customer service.	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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Overall Rating	3.8 iinet has a overall rating of 3.8 out of 5 based on 5 reviews. iinet is a good broadband internet provider according to our users.	[Not enough reviews]
Recommended	80% 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	3.6 iinet's customer service is rated as good by our users. iinet has an overall rating of 3.6 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	3.6 iinet's technical support is rated as good by our users. iinet has an overall rating of 3.6 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.	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. Lightning Broadband - Entry Level: 25Mbps, unlimited data for $72 per month.
Cost of 50Mbps NBN Plan with unlimited data	iinet - NBN50: 50Mbps, unlimited data for $89.99 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. Lightning Broadband - Everyday Internet: 50Mbps, unlimited data for $85 per month.
Cost of wireless broadband plan	iinet - Home Wireless (4G): 14Mbps, unlimited data for $59.99 per month.
Contact Details	iinet's phone number is: 13 19 17 and website is: iinet.net.au	Lightning Broadband's phone number is: 1300 477 525 and website is: lightningbroadband.com.au
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iinet and Lightning Broadband NBN25 plans (25Mbps download speed)

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
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
NBN25 NBN - Fixed Line 25 Mb/s Unlimited data	$79.99/mth $59.99 for first 6 months	Go to site

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

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	$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
NBN50 NBN - Fixed Line 50 Mb/s Unlimited data	$89.99/mth $69.99 for first 6 months	Go to site

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

NBN500 NBN - Fixed Line 500 Mb/s Unlimited data	$94.99/mth $69.99 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
most popular plan NBN - Private Fibre 500 Mb/s Unlimited data	$95/mth $69 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
Entertainment plus NBN - Private Fibre 750 Mb/s Unlimited data	$104/mth $75 for first 6 months	Go to site
NBN Superfast NBN - Fixed Line 740 Mb/s Unlimited data	$104.99/mth $74.99 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
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
speed NBN - Private Fibre 1000 Mb/s Unlimited data	$109/mth $85 for first 6 months	Go to site
NBN Ultrafast NBN - Fixed Line 850 Mb/s Unlimited data	$114.99/mth $84.99 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
Plus NBN - Private Fibre 1000 Mb/s Unlimited data	$199/mth	Go to site
Ultra Fast NBN - Private Fibre 2000 Mb/s Unlimited data	$395/mth	Go to site
Ultra Fast NBN - Private Fibre 2000 Mb/s Unlimited data	$435/mth	Go to site
Ludicrous Speed NBN - Private Fibre 5000 Mb/s Unlimited data	$695/mth Setup Fee: $499	Go to site
Ludicrous Speed NBN - Private Fibre 5000 Mb/s Unlimited data	$735/mth	Go to site

Summary of iinet 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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