iPrimus vs activ8me: Which is the best NBN provider?
Updated 24 August 2026. Plan prices on this page pull live from our database. Ratings are from 5 first-person reviewer ratings (iPrimus 1, activ8me 4).
iPrimus and activ8me both offer NBN plans, but they target different parts of the market. activ8me is the cheaper of the two on entry level NBN plans, making it a budget-conscious choice, while iPrimus costs more. This positions activ8me as an option for those seeking lower-cost NBN, with iPrimus sitting at a higher price point for its basic offerings.
iPrimus and activ8me 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 iPrimus and activ8me 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 | iPrimus | activ8me |
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| Overall Rating | [Not enough reviews] | [Not enough reviews] |
| Recommended | [Not enough reviews] | [Not enough reviews] |
| Reliability | [Not enough reviews] | [Not enough reviews] |
| Customer Service | [Not enough reviews] | [Not enough reviews] |
| Value for Money | [Not enough reviews] | [Not enough reviews] |
| Technical Support | [Not enough reviews] | [Not enough reviews] |
| Australian based technical support | [Not enough reviews] | [Not enough reviews] |
| Call Centre Location | [Not enough reviews] | [Not enough reviews] |
| Services Offered | [Not enough reviews] | [Not enough reviews] |
| Cost of 25Mbps NBN Plan with unlimited data |
activ8me - Premium 25: 21Mbps, unlimited data for $59 per month. activ8me - Standard 25: 23Mbps, unlimited data for $74.95 per month. activ8me - Standard 25: 25Mbps, unlimited data for $74.95 per month. |
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| Cost of 50Mbps NBN Plan with unlimited data |
iPrimus - Standard Plus: 50Mbps, unlimited data for $90 per month. |
activ8me - Standard 50: 50Mbps, unlimited data for $84.95 per month. activ8me - Plus: 50Mbps, unlimited data for $84.95 per month. |
| Cost of wireless broadband plan | ||
| Contact Details |
iPrimus's phone number is: 13 17 89 and website is: iprimus.com.au |
activ8me's phone number is: 13 22 88 and website is: activ8me.net.au |
| Read Reviews | Read reviews of iPrimus. | Read reviews of activ8me. |
| Go to iPrimus | Go to activ8me |
iPrimus and activ8me NBN25 plans (25Mbps download speed)
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Premium 25
NBN - Sky Muster
21 Mb/s
Unlimited data
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$59/mth | Go to site |
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Standard 25
NBN - Fixed Wireless
25 Mb/s
Unlimited data
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$74.95/mth | Go to site |
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Standard 25
NBN - Fixed Line
23 Mb/s
Unlimited data
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$74.95/mth | Go to site |
iPrimus and activ8me NBN50 plans (50Mbps download speed)
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Standard 50
NBN - Fixed Line
50 Mb/s
Unlimited data
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$84.95/mth | Go to site |
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Plus
NBN - Fixed Wireless
50 Mb/s
Unlimited data
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$84.95/mth | Go to site |
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Standard Plus
NBN - Fixed Line
50 Mb/s
Unlimited data
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$90/mth | Go to site |
iPrimus and activ8me Ultrafast plans (>100Mbps download speed)
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Home Fast
NBN - Fixed Wireless
90 Mb/s
Unlimited data
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$89.95/mth
$79.95 for first 6 months |
Go to site |
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Home Fast 100
NBN - Fixed Line
93 Mb/s
Unlimited data
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$99.95/mth
$84.95 for first 6 months |
Go to site |
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Home Fast 500
NBN - Fixed Line
500 Mb/s
Unlimited data
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$99.95/mth
$84.95 for first 6 months |
Go to site |
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Premium plus
NBN - Fixed Line
500 Mb/s
Unlimited data
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$100/mth | Go to site |
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Premium
NBN - Fixed Line
100 Mb/s
Unlimited data
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$100/mth | Go to site |
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Home Superfast
NBN - Fixed Line
740 Mb/s
Unlimited data
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$107/mth | Go to site |
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Super Fast
NBN - Fixed Wireless
120 Mb/s
Unlimited data
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$112.95/mth
$89.95 for first 6 months |
Go to site |
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Super Fast 750
NBN - Fixed Line
695 Mb/s
Unlimited data
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$114.95/mth | Go to site |
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Home Ultrafast
NBN - Fixed Line
840 Mb/s
Unlimited data
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$122/mth | Go to site |
Summary of iPrimus and activ8me 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.
Neither iPrimus nor activ8me has enough reviews yet for a published rating (we need at least 5), so there is no rating comparison to show. Compare their plans above, and if you are with either of them we would love to hear how it is going.
How to decide between iPrimus and activ8me? - next steps
- Read reviews of iPrimus and activ8me to see what people think of these companies
- Visit the website of each company and do some of your own research - iPrimus and activ8me
- 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 iPrimus vs activ8me
Is iPrimus better than activ8me?
Both iPrimus and activ8me have fewer than 5 verified reviews on Oz Broadband Reviews, so we don't yet show aggregate ratings. Compare plans and prices in the tables above, or read the individual reviews on each company's page.
Which is cheaper for NBN50, iPrimus or activ8me?
iPrimus's cheapest NBN50 plan is the Standard Plus at $90/month ongoing. activ8me's cheapest NBN50 plan is the Standard 50 at $84.95/month ongoing. activ8me is cheaper on the ongoing price after any intro period ends.
Which has better customer service, iPrimus or activ8me?
iPrimus scores 4.0 out of 5 on customer service vs activ8me's 3.8, based on verified reviews on Oz Broadband Reviews. If onshore support matters, iPrimus's call centre is based in Australia and the Philippines and activ8me's is based in Australia.
What plans do iPrimus and activ8me offer?
iPrimus offers 5 NBN plans. activ8me offers 12 NBN plans. See the full plan tables above for prices, speeds and data limits.
Where are iPrimus and activ8me's call centres?
iPrimus's customer support is based in Australia and the Philippines. activ8me'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 iPrimus to activ8me (or activ8me to iPrimus)?
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 iPrimus
When the connection is stable, it's great. But I regularly find that it drops out particularly at night and will have to reboot my router semi-regularly
I've come from their ADSL2+ plans many moons ago and have had only consistent good experiences with them. Even when I shifted to NBN and the system kept…
About activ8me
Nonissues Few drop outs
Overall, very happy with spintel and don't plan to go anywhere. Really good value for money, and the support is there if needed.
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