Vocal vs Lightning Broadband: Which is the best NBN provider?
Updated 31 August 2026. Plan prices on this page pull live from our database.
Vocal and Lightning Broadband approach the NBN market from different angles; Vocal offers a budget-friendly option, with its entry level NBN plans being the cheaper of the two. On the other hand, Lightning Broadband costs more, positioning itself at a higher price point for its Entry Level plans. This difference in pricing character is a key distinction between Vocal and Lightning Broadband.
Vocal 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 Vocal 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 | Vocal | Lightning Broadband |
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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 |
Vocal - nbn 25: 25Mbps, unlimited data for $50 per month. |
Lightning Broadband - Entry Level: 25Mbps, unlimited data for $72 per month. |
| Cost of 50Mbps NBN Plan with unlimited data |
Vocal - nbn 50: 50Mbps, unlimited data for $70 per month. |
Lightning Broadband - Everyday Internet: 50Mbps, unlimited data for $85 per month. |
| Cost of wireless broadband plan |
Vocal - Wireless 12Mbps (4G): 10Mbps, unlimited data for $55 per month. |
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| Contact Details |
Vocal's phone number is: 1300 796700 and website is: vocal.com.au |
Lightning Broadband's phone number is: 1300 477 525 and website is: lightningbroadband.com.au |
| Read Reviews | Read reviews of Vocal. | Read reviews of Lightning Broadband. |
| Go to Vocal | Go to Lightning Broadband |
Vocal and Lightning Broadband NBN25 plans (25Mbps download speed)
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nbn 25
NBN - Fixed Line
25 Mb/s
Unlimited data
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$50/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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$86.90/mth
Setup Fee: $110 |
Go to site |
Vocal and Lightning Broadband NBN50 plans (50Mbps download speed)
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nbn 50
NBN - Fixed Line
50 Mb/s
Unlimited data
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$70/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 |
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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 |
Vocal and Lightning Broadband Ultrafast plans (>100Mbps download speed)
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nbn 500
NBN - Fixed Line
500 Mb/s
Unlimited data
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$90/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 |
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nbn 750
NBN - Fixed Line
750 Mb/s
Unlimited data
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$100/mth | 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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Speed
NBN - Private Fibre
1000 Mb/s
Unlimited data
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$109/mth
$85 for first 6 months |
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nbn 1000
NBN - Fixed Line
1000 Mb/s
Unlimited data
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$110/mth | Go to site |
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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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nbn 250
NBN - Fixed Line
250 Mb/s
Unlimited data
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$130/mth | Go to site |
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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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nbn 500
NBN - Fixed Line
500 Mb/s
Unlimited data
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$180/mth | Go to site |
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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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nbn 1000
NBN - Fixed Line
1000 Mb/s
Unlimited data
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$230/mth | Go to site |
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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 |
Go to site |
Summary of Vocal 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.
Neither Vocal nor Lightning Broadband 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 Vocal and Lightning Broadband? - next steps
- Read reviews of Vocal and Lightning Broadband to see what people think of these companies
- Visit the website of each company and do some of your own research - Vocal 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 Vocal vs Lightning Broadband
Is Vocal better than Lightning Broadband?
Both Vocal and Lightning Broadband 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, Vocal or Lightning Broadband?
Vocal's cheapest NBN50 plan is the nbn 50 at $70/month ongoing. Lightning Broadband's cheapest NBN50 plan is the Everyday Internet at $65/month intro for 6 months, then $85/month. Vocal is cheaper on the ongoing price after any intro period ends.
What plans do Vocal and Lightning Broadband offer?
Vocal offers 9 NBN plans and 3 wireless plans. Lightning Broadband offers 15 NBN plans. See the full plan tables above for prices, speeds and data limits.
Where are Vocal and Lightning Broadband's call centres?
Vocal's customer support is based in Australia. 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 Vocal to Lightning Broadband (or Lightning Broadband to Vocal)?
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 Vocal
Home speed tests showed very poor speeds, but nothing was done about my enquiries. When I finally cancelled the service I was quickly sent a large…
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