Is Mate better than Pentanet?

Both Mate and Pentanet 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 Pentanet?

Mate's cheapest NBN50 plan is the Ripper at $66/month intro for 6 months, then $86/month. Pentanet's cheapest NBN50 plan is the nbn 50/20 at $89/month ongoing. Mate is cheaper on the ongoing price after any intro period ends.

What plans do Mate and Pentanet offer?

Mate offers 11 NBN plans. Pentanet offers 17 NBN plans. See the full plan tables above for prices, speeds and data limits.

Where are Mate and Pentanet's call centres?

Mate's customer support is based in Australia. Pentanet's customer support is based in Perth. Call centre location can affect support hours and accent comprehension if onshore support is important to you.

How do I switch from Mate to Pentanet (or Pentanet 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.

Mate vs Pentanet - Which is the best NBN internet provider?

Mate and Pentanet both offer NBN, but they’re coming from different corners of the market. Mate is an Australian owned and operated provider, often praised in reviews for its no-frills, budget-friendly approach to NBN. On the other hand, Pentanet, a publicly listed company, is known for its premium, high-performance plans, which usually come with a higher price tag. This means Mate generally suits those chasing value, while Pentanet targets users who prioritise speed and reliability above all else.

Mate and Pentanet 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 Pentanet 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	Pentanet
About
	Mate is a 100% Australian-owned nbn and mobile provider with locally based support, known for simple, competitively priced unlimited plans.	Pentanet is a Perth based ISP focused on Western Australia. Alongside nbn plans it runs its own fixed wireless network across the Perth metro area, which means addresses inside its footprint can sidestep FTTN copper entirely and pull faster speeds. Pentanet also offers Opticomm and 5G home internet. The brand has built a reputation locally for gamers and households after low latency.
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Cost of 25Mbps NBN Plan with unlimited data	Mate - Crikey: 25Mbps, unlimited data for $76 per month.	Pentanet - nbn 25/10: 25Mbps, unlimited data for $79 per month.
Cost of 50Mbps NBN Plan with unlimited data	Mate - Ripper: 49Mbps, unlimited data for $86 per month. Mate - No Dramas Wireless: 48Mbps, unlimited data for $86 per month.	Pentanet - nbn 50/20: 50Mbps, unlimited data for $89 per month.
Cost of wireless broadband plan
Contact Details	Mate's phone number is: 13 14 13 and website is: letsbemates.com.au	Pentanet's phone number is: 08 6189 7100 and website is: pentanet.com.au
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Mate and Pentanet NBN25 plans (25Mbps download speed)

	Crikey NBN - Fixed Line 25 Mb/s Unlimited data	$76/mth $51 for first 6 months	Go to site
	nbn 25/10 NBN - Fixed Line 25 Mb/s Unlimited data	$79/mth	Go to site

Mate and Pentanet NBN50 plans (50Mbps download speed)

No Dramas Wireless NBN - Fixed Wireless 48 Mb/s Unlimited data	$86/mth $66 for first 6 months	Go to site
Ripper NBN - Fixed Line 49 Mb/s Unlimited data	$86/mth $66 for first 6 months	Go to site
nbn 50/20 NBN - Fixed Line 50 Mb/s Unlimited data	$89/mth	Go to site
nbn 50/20 NBN - Fixed Line 50 Mb/s Unlimited data	$97/mth	Go to site

Mate and Pentanet Ultrafast plans (>100Mbps download speed)

nbn 500/50 NBN - Fixed Line 500 Mb/s Unlimited data	$95/mth $76 for first 6 months	Go to site
nbn 100/20 NBN - Fixed Line 100 Mb/s Unlimited data	$95/mth $76 for first 6 months	Go to site
No Worries Wireless NBN - Fixed Wireless 90 Mb/s Unlimited data	$96/mth $71 for first 6 months	Go to site
No Worries NBN - Fixed Line 97 Mb/s Unlimited data	$96/mth $71 for first 6 months	Go to site
No Worries NBN - Fixed Line 485 Mb/s Unlimited data	$96/mth $71 for first 6 months	Go to site
Power NBN - Fixed Wireless 120 Mb/s Unlimited data	$99/mth $49.5 for first 6 months	Go to site
nbn 100/20 NBN - Fixed Line 100 Mb/s Unlimited data	$105/mth $84 for first 6 months	Go to site
nbn 500/50 NBN - Fixed Line 500 Mb/s Unlimited data	$105/mth $84 for first 6 months	Go to site
nbn 100/40 NBN - Fixed Line 100 Mb/s Unlimited data	$105/mth $84 for first 6 months	Go to site
You Beaut NBN - Fixed Line 97 Mb/s Unlimited data	$106/mth $81 for first 6 months	Go to site
Performance NBN - Fixed Wireless 200 Mb/s Unlimited data	$109/mth $54.5 for first 6 months	Go to site
nbn 250/100 NBN - Fixed Line 250 Mb/s Unlimited data	$109/mth $87.2 for first 6 months	Go to site
nbn 100/40 NBN - Fixed Line 100 Mb/s Unlimited data	$115/mth $92 for first 6 months	Go to site
nbn 750/50 NBN - Fixed Line 750 Mb/s Unlimited data	$119/mth $95.2 for first 6 months	Go to site
Fair Dinkum NBN - Fixed Line 713 Mb/s Unlimited data	$121/mth $96 for first 6 months	Go to site
Fair Dinkum Wireless NBN - Fixed Wireless 95 Mb/s Unlimited data	$121/mth $96 for first 6 months	Go to site
Flamin' Fast NBN - Fixed Line 913 Mb/s Unlimited data	$126/mth $101 for first 6 months	Go to site
nbn 1000/100 NBN - Fixed Line 1000 Mb/s Unlimited data	$129/mth $103.2 for first 6 months	Go to site
nbn 750/50 NBN - Fixed Line 750 Mb/s Unlimited data	$129/mth $103.2 for first 6 months	Go to site
nbn 1000/100 NBN - Fixed Line 1000 Mb/s Unlimited data	$139/mth $111.2 for first 6 months	Go to site
Scorchin' Fast NBN - Fixed Line 1831 Mb/s Unlimited data	$166/mth $141 for first 6 months	Go to site

Summary of Mate and Pentanet 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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