iinet vs Mate: Which is the best NBN provider?
Updated 31 August 2026. Plan prices on this page pull live from our database. Ratings are from 12 first-person reviewer ratings (iinet 8, Mate 4).
Mate, on the other hand, is an independent Aussie telco known for its straightforward, no-contract plans. Both iinet and Mate are priced about the same on their cheapest NBN plan, making them solid choices for those seeking value.
NBN plans from $80/mth · Partner
iinet and Mate 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 Mate 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 | Mate |
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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. |
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| 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. |
Mate - Crikey: 25Mbps, unlimited data for $80 per month. |
| Cost of 50Mbps NBN Plan with unlimited data |
iinet - NBN50: 50Mbps, unlimited data for $89.99 per month. |
Mate - Ripper: 49Mbps, unlimited data for $90 per month. Mate - No Dramas Wireless: 48Mbps, unlimited data for $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 |
Mate's phone number is: 13 14 13 and website is: letsbemates.com.au |
| Read Reviews | Read reviews of iinet. | Read reviews of Mate. |
| Go to iinet | Go to Mate |
iinet and Mate NBN25 plans (25Mbps download speed)
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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 |
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Crikey
NBN - Fixed Line
25 Mb/s
Unlimited data
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$80/mth
$55 for first 6 months |
Go to site |
iinet and Mate NBN50 plans (50Mbps download speed)
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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 |
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Ripper
NBN - Fixed Line
49 Mb/s
Unlimited data
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$90/mth
$70 for first 6 months |
Go to site |
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No Dramas Wireless
NBN - Fixed Wireless
48 Mb/s
Unlimited data
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$90/mth
$70 for first 6 months |
Go to site |
iinet and Mate Ultrafast plans (>100Mbps download speed)
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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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No Worries
NBN - Fixed Line
97 Mb/s
Unlimited data
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$100/mth
$75 for first 6 months |
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No Worries
NBN - Fixed Line
485 Mb/s
Unlimited data
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$100/mth
$75 for first 6 months |
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No Worries Wireless
NBN - Fixed Wireless
90 Mb/s
Unlimited data
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$100/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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You Beaut
NBN - Fixed Line
97 Mb/s
Unlimited data
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$110/mth
$85 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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Fair Dinkum
NBN - Fixed Line
713 Mb/s
Unlimited data
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$125/mth
$100 for first 6 months |
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Fair Dinkum Wireless
NBN - Fixed Wireless
95 Mb/s
Unlimited data
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$125/mth
$100 for first 6 months |
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Flamin' Fast
NBN - Fixed Line
913 Mb/s
Unlimited data
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$126/mth
$101 for first 6 months |
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Scorchin' Fast 2000/200
NBN - Fixed Line
1831 Mb/s
Unlimited data
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$166/mth
$141 for first 6 months |
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Scorchin' Fast
NBN - Fixed Line
1831 Mb/s
Unlimited data
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$166/mth
$141 for first 6 months |
Go to site |
Summary of iinet and Mate 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.
Mate 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 Mate customer we would love to hear how it is going.
How to decide between iinet and Mate? - next steps
- Read reviews of iinet and Mate to see what people think of these companies
- Visit the website of each company and do some of your own research - iinet and Mate
- 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 Mate
Is iinet better than Mate?
iinet has 8 verified reviews on Oz Broadband Reviews and an overall rating of 4 out of 5. Mate 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 Mate?
iinet's cheapest NBN50 plan is the NBN50 at $69.99/month intro for 6 months, then $89.99/month. Mate's cheapest NBN50 plan is the Ripper at $70/month intro for 6 months, then $90/month.
Which has better customer service, iinet or Mate?
iinet scores 4.0 out of 5 on customer service vs Mate's 2.8, 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 Mate's is based in Australia.
What plans do iinet and Mate offer?
iinet offers 5 NBN plans and 3 wireless plans. Mate offers 12 NBN plans. See the full plan tables above for prices, speeds and data limits.
Where are iinet and Mate's call centres?
iinet's customer support is based in Australia, the Philippines and South Africa. Mate'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 Mate (or Mate 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
About Mate
Mate is generally fine for service quality, but my concern is that they use reversible encryption for storing passwords. Many people may not know what…
They're generally okay and pretty stable. They aren't great at notifications about planned outages u til they've already started half the time.
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