SpinTel vs Lightning Broadband: Which is the best NBN provider?
Updated 31 August 2026. Plan prices on this page pull live from our database. Ratings are from 5 first-person reviewer ratings (SpinTel 5, Lightning Broadband 0).
SpinTel and Lightning Broadband both offer NBN plans at about the same entry level price point. On the other hand, Lightning Broadband is a smaller provider, and while its plans are similarly priced, we do not yet have enough customer reviews to form a picture of its service quality.
SpinTel and Lightning Broadband 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 SpinTel and Lightning Broadband 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 | SpinTel | Lightning Broadband |
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| Overall Rating |
3.8
SpinTel has a overall rating of 3.8 out of 5 based on 5 reviews. SpinTel is a good broadband internet provider according to our users. |
[Not enough reviews] |
| Recommended | 80% of people who have written reviews on this site would recommend SpinTel to their friends as a broadband internet provider. | [Not enough reviews] |
| Reliability |
3.8 SpinTel's reliability is rated as good by our users. SpinTel has an overall rating of 3.8 out of 5 for reliability. |
[Not enough reviews] |
| Customer Service |
3.6 SpinTel's customer service is rated as good by our users. SpinTel has an overall rating of 3.6 out of 5 for customer service. |
[Not enough reviews] |
| Value for Money |
3.6 SpinTel is rated as good for value for money by our users. SpinTel has an overall rating of 3.6 out of 5 for value for money. |
[Not enough reviews] |
| Technical Support |
4.2 SpinTel's technical support is rated as very good by our users. SpinTel has an overall rating of 4.2 out of 5 for technical support. |
[Not enough reviews] |
| Australian based technical support | No, SpinTel uses a mix of Australian based and overseas call centres for technical support. | [Not enough reviews] |
| Call Centre Location | SpinTel uses call centres based in Australia and Philippines. | [Not enough reviews] |
| Services Offered | SpinTel offers a range of broadband and internet related services including internet plans. | [Not enough reviews] |
| Cost of 25Mbps NBN Plan with unlimited data |
SpinTel - Home Starter: 25Mbps, unlimited data for $69.95 per month. SpinTel - Fixed Wireless 25: 25Mbps, unlimited data for $69.95 per month. |
Lightning Broadband - Entry Level: 25Mbps, unlimited data for $72 per month. |
| Cost of 50Mbps NBN Plan with unlimited data |
Lightning Broadband - Everyday Internet: 50Mbps, unlimited data for $85 per month. |
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| Cost of wireless broadband plan |
SpinTel - 4G Unlimited (4G): 25Mbps, unlimited data for $49.95 per month. |
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| Contact Details |
SpinTel's phone number is: 13 22 10 and website is: spintel.net.au |
Lightning Broadband's phone number is: 1300 477 525 and website is: lightningbroadband.com.au |
| Read Reviews | Read reviews of SpinTel. | Read reviews of Lightning Broadband. |
| Go to SpinTel | Go to Lightning Broadband |
SpinTel and Lightning Broadband NBN25 plans (25Mbps download speed)
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Home Starter
NBN - Fixed Line
25 Mb/s
Unlimited data
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$69.95/mth
$44 for first 6 months |
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Fixed Wireless 25
NBN - Fixed Wireless
25 Mb/s
Unlimited data
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$69.95/mth
$56 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 |
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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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SpinTel and Lightning Broadband 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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Everyday Internet
NBN - Private Fibre
50 Mb/s
Unlimited data
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$97.90/mth
Setup Fee: $110 |
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SpinTel and Lightning Broadband Ultrafast plans (>100Mbps download speed)
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Wireless Plus
NBN - Fixed Wireless
100 Mb/s
Unlimited data
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$84.95/mth
$74 for first 6 months |
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Wireless Fast
NBN - Fixed Wireless
250 Mb/s
Unlimited data
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$89.95/mth
$79 for first 6 months |
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Home Plus
NBN - Fixed Line
100 Mb/s
Unlimited data
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$89.95/mth
$76 for first 6 months |
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Home Turbo
NBN - Fixed Line
500 Mb/s
Unlimited data
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$89.95/mth
$79 for first 6 months |
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Wireless Super
NBN - Fixed Wireless
400 Mb/s
Unlimited data
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$94.95/mth
$84 for first 6 months |
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Home Turbofast
NBN - Fixed Line
750 Mb/s
Unlimited data
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$94.95/mth
$84 for first 6 months |
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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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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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Home Ultrafast
NBN - Fixed Line
850 Mb/s
Unlimited data
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$104.95/mth
$94 for first 6 months |
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Speed
NBN - Private Fibre
1000 Mb/s
Unlimited data
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$109/mth
$85 for first 6 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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Business Plus
NBN - Private Fibre
200 Mb/s
Unlimited data
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$141.90/mth
Setup Fee: $110 |
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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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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 SpinTel and Lightning Broadband 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.
Lightning Broadband doesn't have enough reviews yet for a published rating, so we cannot compare it against SpinTel (3.8 out of 5 from 5 reviews). Compare their plans above, and if you are a Lightning Broadband customer we would love to hear how it is going.
How to decide between SpinTel and Lightning Broadband? - next steps
- Read reviews of SpinTel and Lightning Broadband to see what people think of these companies
- Visit the website of each company and do some of your own research - SpinTel and Lightning Broadband
- 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 SpinTel vs Lightning Broadband
Is SpinTel better than Lightning Broadband?
SpinTel has 5 verified reviews on Oz Broadband Reviews and an overall rating of 3.8 out of 5. Lightning Broadband 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 NBN25, SpinTel or Lightning Broadband?
SpinTel's cheapest NBN25 plan is the Home Starter at $44/month intro for 6 months, then $69.95/month. Lightning Broadband's cheapest NBN25 plan is the Entry Level at $45/month intro for 6 months, then $72/month. SpinTel is cheaper on the ongoing price after any intro period ends.
What plans do SpinTel and Lightning Broadband offer?
SpinTel offers 9 NBN plans and 2 wireless plans. Lightning Broadband offers 15 NBN plans. See the full plan tables above for prices, speeds and data limits.
Where are SpinTel and Lightning Broadband's call centres?
SpinTel's customer support is based in Australia and the Philippines. Lightning Broadband's customer support is based in Melbourne. Call centre location can affect support hours and accent comprehension if onshore support is important to you.
How do I switch from SpinTel to Lightning Broadband (or Lightning Broadband to SpinTel)?
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 SpinTel
Overall, spintel has provided a good quality service for a reasonable price. We occasionally go through intermittent dropouts late in the evening,…
Never had any issues. Easy to set up. Reliable. Good upload and download speed.
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