Mate vs Leaptel: Which is the best NBN provider?
Updated 31 August 2026. Plan prices on this page pull live from our database. Ratings are from 7 first-person reviewer ratings (Mate 4, Leaptel 3).
Mate and Leaptel both offer NBN plans, but they target different parts of the market. Leaptel is the cheaper of the two on entry level NBN plans, with Mate costing more for its equivalent options. Mate positions itself as a straight-up Aussie telco, while Leaptel focuses on delivering internet without the fuss.
NBN plans from $80/mth · Partner
Mate 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 Mate 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.
| Criteria | Mate | Leaptel |
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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 |
Mate - Crikey: 25Mbps, unlimited data for $80 per month. |
Leaptel - Pronto: 25Mbps, unlimited data for $75 per month. |
| Cost of 50Mbps NBN Plan with unlimited data |
Mate - Ripper: 49Mbps, unlimited data for $90 per month. Mate - No Dramas Wireless: 48Mbps, unlimited data for $90 per month. |
Leaptel - Accelerated: 50Mbps, unlimited data for $88 per month. |
| Cost of wireless broadband plan | ||
| Contact Details |
Mate's phone number is: 13 14 13 and website is: letsbemates.com.au |
Leaptel's phone number is: 1300 205 327 and website is: leaptel.com.au |
| Read Reviews | Read reviews of Mate. | Read reviews of Leaptel. |
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Mate and Leaptel NBN25 plans (25Mbps download speed)
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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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Crikey
NBN - Fixed Line
25 Mb/s
Unlimited data
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$80/mth
$55 for first 6 months |
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Mate and Leaptel NBN50 plans (50Mbps download speed)
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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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Ripper
NBN - Fixed Line
49 Mb/s
Unlimited data
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$90/mth
$70 for first 6 months |
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No Dramas Wireless
NBN - Fixed Wireless
48 Mb/s
Unlimited data
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$90/mth
$70 for first 6 months |
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Mate and Leaptel Ultrafast plans (>100Mbps download speed)
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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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No Worries
NBN - Fixed Line
97 Mb/s
Unlimited data
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$100/mth
$75 for first 6 months |
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No Worries
NBN - Fixed Line
485 Mb/s
Unlimited data
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$100/mth
$75 for first 6 months |
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No Worries Wireless
NBN - Fixed Wireless
90 Mb/s
Unlimited data
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$100/mth
$75 for first 6 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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Superfast
NBN - Fixed Line
700 Mb/s
Unlimited data
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$108/mth
$89 for first 12 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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You Beaut
NBN - Fixed Line
97 Mb/s
Unlimited data
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$110/mth
$85 for first 6 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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Fair Dinkum
NBN - Fixed Line
713 Mb/s
Unlimited data
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$125/mth
$100 for first 6 months |
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Fair Dinkum Wireless
NBN - Fixed Wireless
95 Mb/s
Unlimited data
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$125/mth
$100 for first 6 months |
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Flamin' Fast
NBN - Fixed Line
913 Mb/s
Unlimited data
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$126/mth
$101 for first 6 months |
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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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Ultrafast +
NBN - Fixed Line
880 Mb/s
Unlimited data
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$150/mth
$135 for first 12 months |
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Scorchin' Fast 2000/200
NBN - Fixed Line
1831 Mb/s
Unlimited data
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$166/mth
$141 for first 6 months |
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Scorchin' Fast
NBN - Fixed Line
1831 Mb/s
Unlimited data
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$166/mth
$141 for first 6 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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Hyperfast +
NBN - Fixed Line
1700 Mb/s
Unlimited data
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$220/mth
$210 for first 12 months |
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Summary of Mate 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 Mate 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 Mate and Leaptel? - next steps
- Read reviews of Mate and Leaptel to see what people think of these companies
- Visit the website of each company and do some of your own research - Mate 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 Mate vs Leaptel
Is Mate better than Leaptel?
Both Mate 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, Mate or Leaptel?
Mate's cheapest NBN50 plan is the Ripper at $70/month intro for 6 months, then $90/month. Leaptel's cheapest NBN50 plan is the Accelerated at $75/month intro for 6 months, then $88/month. Leaptel is cheaper on the ongoing price after any intro period ends.
Which has better customer service, Mate or Leaptel?
Leaptel scores 5.0 out of 5 on customer service vs Mate's 2.8, based on verified reviews on Oz Broadband Reviews. If onshore support matters, Mate's call centre is based in Australia and Leaptel's is based in Melbourne and Australia.
What plans do Mate and Leaptel offer?
Mate offers 12 NBN plans. Leaptel offers 13 NBN plans. See the full plan tables above for prices, speeds and data limits.
Where are Mate and Leaptel's call centres?
Mate's customer support is based in Australia. 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 Mate to Leaptel (or Leaptel to Mate)?
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 Mate
Mate is generally fine for service quality, but my concern is that they use reversible encryption for storing passwords. Many people may not know what…
They're generally okay and pretty stable. They aren't great at notifications about planned outages u til they've already started half the time.
About Leaptel
Clear understandable language, polite and dont faff about
Easy to connect and speeds as advertised.
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