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iPrimus vs Vodafone: Which is the best NBN provider?

Updated 24 August 2026. Plan prices on this page pull live from our database. Ratings are from 3 first-person reviewer ratings (iPrimus 1, Vodafone 2).

iPrimus, owned by Vocus, generally positions itself at a slightly higher price point for its NBN plans, with its cheapest option being Standard Plus. Vodafone, on the other hand, is a major player in the mobile space and offers NBN with its Essential tier as the entry-level plan, typically making it the more budget-friendly choice between the two. This comparison focuses on how these two providers differ in their NBN offerings.

iPrimus and Vodafone 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 Vodafone 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 Vodafone
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Reliability [Not enough reviews] [Not enough reviews]
Customer Service [Not enough reviews] [Not enough reviews]
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Cost of 25Mbps NBN Plan with unlimited data Vodafone - Essential: 25Mbps, unlimited data for $84 per month.
Cost of 50Mbps NBN Plan with unlimited data iPrimus - Standard Plus: 50Mbps, unlimited data for $90 per month.
Vodafone - Essential+: 50Mbps, unlimited data for $94 per month.
Cost of wireless broadband plan Vodafone - 5G Home Internet Basic (5G): 19Mbps, unlimited data for $65 per month.
Contact Details iPrimus's phone number is:
13 17 89
and website is:
iprimus.com.au
Vodafone's phone number is:
1300 650 410
and website is:
vodafone.com.au
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iPrimus and Vodafone NBN25 plans (25Mbps download speed)

Vodafone broadband NBN reviews
Essential
NBN - Fixed Line
25 Mb/s
Unlimited data
$84/mth Go to site

iPrimus and Vodafone NBN50 plans (50Mbps download speed)

iPrimus broadband NBN reviews
Standard Plus
NBN - Fixed Line
50 Mb/s
Unlimited data
$90/mth Go to site
Vodafone broadband NBN reviews
Essential+
NBN - Fixed Line
50 Mb/s
Unlimited data
$94/mth Go to site

iPrimus and Vodafone Ultrafast plans (>100Mbps download speed)

Vodafone broadband NBN reviews
Home Fast+
NBN - Fixed Line
500 Mb/s
Unlimited data
$99/mth
$89 for first 12 months
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iPrimus broadband NBN reviews
Premium plus
NBN - Fixed Line
500 Mb/s
Unlimited data
$100/mth Go to site
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Premium
NBN - Fixed Line
100 Mb/s
Unlimited data
$100/mth Go to site
Vodafone broadband NBN reviews
Home Superfast
NBN - Fixed Line
740 Mb/s
Unlimited data
$104/mth
$94 for first 12 months
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iPrimus broadband NBN reviews
Home Superfast
NBN - Fixed Line
740 Mb/s
Unlimited data
$107/mth Go to site
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Home Ultrafast
NBN - Fixed Line
850 Mb/s
Unlimited data
$114/mth
$104 for first 12 months
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Home Ultrafast
NBN - Fixed Line
840 Mb/s
Unlimited data
$122/mth Go to site

Summary of iPrimus and Vodafone 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 Vodafone 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 Vodafone? - next steps

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

Is iPrimus better than Vodafone?

Both iPrimus and Vodafone 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 Vodafone?

iPrimus's cheapest NBN50 plan is the Standard Plus at $90/month ongoing. Vodafone's cheapest NBN50 plan is the Essential+ at $94/month ongoing. iPrimus is cheaper on the ongoing price after any intro period ends.

Which has better customer service, iPrimus or Vodafone?

iPrimus scores 4.0 out of 5 on customer service vs Vodafone's 2.0, based on verified reviews on Oz Broadband Reviews. If onshore support matters, iPrimus's call centre is based in Australia and the Philippines and Vodafone's is based in Australia, India and Egypt.

What plans do iPrimus and Vodafone offer?

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

Where are iPrimus and Vodafone's call centres?

iPrimus's customer support is based in Australia and the Philippines. Vodafone's customer support is based in Australia, India and Egypt. Call centre location can affect support hours and accent comprehension if onshore support is important to you.

How do I switch from iPrimus to Vodafone (or Vodafone 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

★★★☆☆ (3.3)
“Just ok...”

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

— Verified customer (SA), Jan 2025
★★★★½ (4.5)
“11 years in and still not jumping ship”

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…

— Verified customer (VIC), Mar 2021

About Vodafone

★★★☆☆ (3.3)
“there is a physical store that you can visit if issue. however just poor reliability it drops often like almost everyday on every hour”

i mean is free $0 introduction to their 12 months FTTP . so is ok . however if i am to pay $74.99 a month for it. no way. out in first month it drops…

— Verified customer (NSW), Aug 2026
★☆☆☆☆ (1.0)
“Unusably slow”

Had to buy multiple range extenders to make it usable. Wouldn’t recommend

— Verified customer (WA), Jul 2026

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