Lightning Broadband vs Goodtel - Which is the best NBN internet provider?
Goodtel is a not-for-profit organisation, donating profits to charity, while Lightning Broadband is a privately owned company with a focus on high speed fibre networks. Goodtel generally suits those prioritising social impact over bleeding-edge speeds, with reviews often praising their customer service and ethical stance. On the other hand, Lightning Broadband is often chosen by users needing serious bandwidth, though some reviews point to a more corporate customer experience.
Lightning Broadband and Goodtel 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 Goodtel 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 | Lightning Broadband | Goodtel |
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| 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. | Goodtel is a Sydney based B Corp telco that donates 50% of profits to a charity its customers choose. The catalogue covers nbn 25 through to nbn 2000 (where available), all unlimited, no lock in contracts, and the company resells Telstra wholesale for backhaul. Customer support is Australian based. Goodtel is small but has a loyal niche of buyers who want the for-purpose angle alongside a working nbn plan. | |
| Go to Lightning Broadband | Go to Goodtel | |
| 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 |
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. |
Goodtel - nbn 25/10: 25Mbps, unlimited data for $78.9 per month. |
| Cost of 50Mbps NBN Plan with unlimited data |
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. |
Goodtel - nbn 50/20: 50Mbps, unlimited data for $92.9 per month. |
| Cost of wireless broadband plan |
Goodtel - Mobile Broadband 15GB (): 0Mbps, unlimited data for $25 per month. |
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| Contact Details |
Lightning Broadband's phone number is: 1300 477 525 and website is: lightningbroadband.com.au |
Goodtel's phone number is: 1300 GOODTEL and website is: www.goodtel.com.au |
| Read Reviews | Read reviews of Lightning Broadband. | Read reviews of Goodtel. |
| Go to Lightning Broadband | Go to Goodtel |
Lightning Broadband and Goodtel NBN25 plans (25Mbps download speed)
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nbn 25/10
NBN - Fixed Line
25 Mb/s
Unlimited data
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$71.73/mth | Go to site |
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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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Entry Level
NBN - Private Fibre
25 Mb/s
Unlimited data
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$72/mth
$45 for first 6 months |
Go to site |
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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 |
Go to site |
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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 |
Go to site |
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nbn 25/10
NBN - Fixed Line
25 Mb/s
Unlimited data
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$78.9/mth
$85 for first 1 months |
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Fibre Plans Entry Level
NBN - Private Fibre
25 Mb/s
Unlimited data
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$79/mth | Go to site |
Lightning Broadband and Goodtel NBN50 plans (50Mbps download speed)
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nbn 50/20
NBN - Fixed Line
50 Mb/s
Unlimited data
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$84.45/mth | Go to site |
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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 |
Go to site |
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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 |
Go to site |
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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 |
Go to site |
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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 |
Go to site |
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Everyday Internet
NBN - Private Fibre
50 Mb/s
Unlimited data
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$89/mth | Go to site |
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nbn 50/20
NBN - Fixed Line
50 Mb/s
Unlimited data
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$92.9/mth
$85 for first 1 months |
Go to site |
Lightning Broadband and Goodtel Ultrafast plans (>100Mbps download speed)
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nbn 500/50
NBN - Fixed Line
500 Mb/s
Unlimited data
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$90.82/mth | Go to site |
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nbn 100/20
NBN - Fixed Line
100 Mb/s
Unlimited data
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$90.82/mth | Go to site |
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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 |
Go to site |
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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 |
Go to site |
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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 |
Go to site |
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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 |
Go to site |
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nbn 500/50
NBN - Fixed Line
500 Mb/s
Unlimited data
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$99.9/mth
$85 for first 1 months |
Go to site |
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nbn 100/20
NBN - Fixed Line
100 Mb/s
Unlimited data
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$99.9/mth
$85 for first 1 months |
Go to site |
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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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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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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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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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Most Popular Plan
NBN - Private Fibre
100 Mb/s
Unlimited data
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$109/mth | Go to site |
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Speed
NBN - Private Fibre
1000 Mb/s
Unlimited data
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$109/mth
$85 for first 6 months |
Go to site |
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Speed
NBN - Private Fibre
1000 Mb/s
Unlimited data
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$109/mth
$85 for first 6 months |
Go to site |
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Speed
NBN - Private Fibre
1000 Mb/s
Unlimited data
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$109/mth
$85 for first 6 months |
Go to site |
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speed
NBN - Private Fibre
1000 Mb/s
Unlimited data
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$109/mth
$85 for first 6 months |
Go to site |
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nbn 1000/100
NBN - Fixed Line
1000 Mb/s
Unlimited data
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$117.27/mth | Go to site |
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nbn 500/200
NBN - Fixed Line
500 Mb/s
Unlimited data
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$127.27/mth | Go to site |
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Business Plus
NBN - Private Fibre
200 Mb/s
Unlimited data
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$129/mth | Go to site |
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nbn 1000/100
NBN - Fixed Line
1000 Mb/s
Unlimited data
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$129/mth | Go to site |
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nbn 500/200
NBN - Fixed Line
500 Mb/s
Unlimited data
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$140/mth | Go to site |
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nbn 1000/400
NBN - Fixed Line
1000 Mb/s
Unlimited data
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$145.45/mth | Go to site |
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Speed
NBN - Private Fibre
500 Mb/s
Unlimited data
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$169/mth | Go to site |
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nbn 2000/100
NBN - Fixed Line
2000 Mb/s
Unlimited data
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$172.73/mth | Go to site |
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nbn 2000/100
NBN - Fixed Line
2000 Mb/s
Unlimited data
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$190/mth | Go to site |
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Plus
NBN - Private Fibre
1000 Mb/s
Unlimited data
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$199/mth | Go to site |
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nbn 2000/500
NBN - Fixed Line
2000 Mb/s
Unlimited data
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$227.27/mth | Go to site |
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Ultra Fast
NBN - Private Fibre
2000 Mb/s
Unlimited data
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$395/mth | Go to site |
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Ultra Fast
NBN - Private Fibre
2000 Mb/s
Unlimited data
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$435/mth | Go to site |
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Ludicrous Speed
NBN - Private Fibre
5000 Mb/s
Unlimited data
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$695/mth
Setup Fee: $499 |
Go to site |
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Ludicrous Speed
NBN - Private Fibre
5000 Mb/s
Unlimited data
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$735/mth | Go to site |
Summary of Lightning Broadband and Goodtel 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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