Lightning Broadband 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 3 first-person reviewer ratings (Lightning Broadband 0, Leaptel 3).
Lightning Broadband and Leaptel both offer NBN plans, but they differ on price and market focus. Lightning Broadband is the cheaper of the two on entry level NBN plans, while Leaptel costs more. This comparison helps you weigh up their offerings side by side.
Lightning Broadband 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 Lightning Broadband 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.
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| Cost of 25Mbps NBN Plan with unlimited data |
Lightning Broadband - Entry Level: 25Mbps, unlimited data for $72 per month. |
Leaptel - Pronto: 25Mbps, unlimited data for $75 per month. |
| Cost of 50Mbps NBN Plan with unlimited data |
Lightning Broadband - Everyday Internet: 50Mbps, unlimited data for $85 per month. |
Leaptel - Accelerated: 50Mbps, unlimited data for $88 per month. |
| Cost of wireless broadband plan | ||
| Contact Details |
Lightning Broadband's phone number is: 1300 477 525 and website is: lightningbroadband.com.au |
Leaptel's phone number is: 1300 205 327 and website is: leaptel.com.au |
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Lightning Broadband and Leaptel NBN25 plans (25Mbps download speed)
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Entry Level
NBN - Private Fibre
25 Mb/s
Unlimited data
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$72/mth
$45 for first 6 months |
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Pronto
NBN - Fixed Line
25 Mb/s
Unlimited data
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$75/mth
$50 for first 6 months |
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Entry Level
NBN - Private Fibre
25 Mb/s
Unlimited data
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$86.90/mth
Setup Fee: $110 |
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Lightning Broadband and Leaptel NBN50 plans (50Mbps download speed)
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Everyday Internet
NBN - Private Fibre
50 Mb/s
Unlimited data
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$85/mth
$65 for first 6 months |
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Accelerated
NBN - Fixed Line
50 Mb/s
Unlimited data
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$88/mth
$75 for first 6 months |
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Everyday Internet
NBN - Private Fibre
50 Mb/s
Unlimited data
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$97.90/mth
Setup Fee: $110 |
Go to site |
Lightning Broadband and Leaptel Ultrafast plans (>100Mbps download speed)
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Most Popular Plan
NBN - Private Fibre
500 Mb/s
Unlimited data
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$95/mth
$69 for first 6 months |
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Fast
NBN - Fixed Line
500 Mb/s
Unlimited data
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$97/mth
$80 for first 12 months |
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Full Throttle
NBN - Fixed Line
100 Mb/s
Unlimited data
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$97/mth
$80 for first 12 months |
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Full Boost
NBN - Fixed Line
100 Mb/s
Unlimited data
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$104/mth
$85 for first 12 months |
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Entertainment Plus
NBN - Private Fibre
750 Mb/s
Unlimited data
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$104/mth
$75 for first 6 months |
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Superfast
NBN - Fixed Line
700 Mb/s
Unlimited data
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$108/mth
$89 for first 12 months |
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Lightning Speed
NBN - Private Fibre
1000 Mb/s
Unlimited data
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$109/mth
$85 for first 6 months |
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Turbo Boost +
NBN - Fixed Line
250 Mb/s
Unlimited data
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$110/mth
$95 for first 12 months |
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Ultrafast
NBN - Fixed Line
880 Mb/s
Unlimited data
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$119/mth
$99 for first 12 months |
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Most Popular Plan
NBN - Private Fibre
100 Mb/s
Unlimited data
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$119.90/mth
Setup Fee: $110 |
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Fast +
NBN - Fixed Line
500 Mb/s
Unlimited data
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$130/mth
$115 for first 12 months |
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Business Plus
NBN - Private Fibre
200 Mb/s
Unlimited data
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$141.90/mth
Setup Fee: $110 |
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Ultrafast +
NBN - Fixed Line
880 Mb/s
Unlimited data
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$150/mth
$135 for first 12 months |
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Hyperfast HFC
NBN - Fixed Line
1700 Mb/s
Unlimited data
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$170/mth
$155 for first 12 months |
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Hyperfast FTTP
NBN - Fixed Line
1700 Mb/s
Unlimited data
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$170/mth
$155 for first 12 months |
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Lightning Speed
NBN - Private Fibre
500 Mb/s
Unlimited data
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$185.90/mth
Setup Fee: $110 |
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Lightning Plus
NBN - Private Fibre
1000 Mb/s
Unlimited data
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$218.90/mth
Setup Fee: $110 |
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Hyperfast +
NBN - Fixed Line
1700 Mb/s
Unlimited data
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$220/mth
$210 for first 12 months |
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Ultra Fast
NBN - Private Fibre
2000 Mb/s
Unlimited data
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$395/mth
Setup Fee: $499 |
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Ultra Fast
NBN - Private Fibre
2000 Mb/s
Unlimited data
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$478.50/mth
Setup Fee: $550 |
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Ludicrous Speed
NBN - Private Fibre
5000 Mb/s
Unlimited data
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$695/mth
Setup Fee: $499 |
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Ludicrous Speed
NBN - Private Fibre
5000 Mb/s
Unlimited data
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$808.50/mth
Setup Fee: $550 |
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Summary of Lightning Broadband 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.
Neither Lightning Broadband nor Leaptel 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 Lightning Broadband and Leaptel? - next steps
- Read reviews of Lightning Broadband and Leaptel to see what people think of these companies
- Visit the website of each company and do some of your own research - Lightning Broadband 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 Lightning Broadband vs Leaptel
Is Lightning Broadband better than Leaptel?
Both Lightning Broadband and Leaptel 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, Lightning Broadband or Leaptel?
Lightning Broadband's cheapest NBN50 plan is the Everyday Internet at $65/month intro for 6 months, then $85/month. Leaptel's cheapest NBN50 plan is the Accelerated at $75/month intro for 6 months, then $88/month. Lightning Broadband is cheaper on the ongoing price after any intro period ends.
What plans do Lightning Broadband and Leaptel offer?
Lightning Broadband offers 15 NBN plans. Leaptel offers 13 NBN plans. See the full plan tables above for prices, speeds and data limits.
Where are Lightning Broadband and Leaptel's call centres?
Lightning Broadband's customer support is based in Melbourne. 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 Lightning Broadband to Leaptel (or Leaptel to Lightning Broadband)?
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 Leaptel
Clear understandable language, polite and dont faff about
Easy to connect and speeds as advertised.
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