Neptune vs Exetel - Which is the best NBN internet provider?
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Neptune and Exetel 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 Neptune and Exetel 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 | Neptune | Exetel |
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| About |
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| Neptune Internet is an Australian nbn provider built to shake up the traditional home internet market. Every plan is no lock-in with unlimited data, a free public static IP, and an integrated WireGuard VPN, backed by Australian-based support. Plans run from nbn 25 right up to multi-gigabit 2000/500 speeds. | Exetel launched its first broadband service in 2004 and built a name as a low-cost, no-frills ISP. Since 2021 it has been owned by ASX-listed Superloop, which runs the network behind it, while Exetel continues as its own value-focused brand. | |
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| Overall Rating | [Not enough reviews] |
4.3
Exetel has an overall rating of 4.3 out of 5 based on 6 reviews. Exetel is a very good broadband internet provider according to our users. |
| Recommended | [Not enough reviews] | 83% of people who have written reviews on this site would recommend Exetel to their friends as a broadband internet provider. |
| Reliability | [Not enough reviews] |
4 Exetel's reliability is rated as very good by our users. Exetel has an overall rating of 4 out of 5 for reliability. |
| Customer Service | [Not enough reviews] |
4.7 Exetel's customer service is rated as excellent by our users. Exetel has an overall rating of 4.7 out of 5 for customer service. |
| Value for Money | [Not enough reviews] |
4 Exetel is rated as very good for value for money by our users. Exetel has an overall rating of 4 out of 5 for value for money. |
| Technical Support | [Not enough reviews] |
4.5 Exetel's technical support is rated as excellent by our users. Exetel has an overall rating of 4.5 out of 5 for technical support. |
| Australian based technical support | [Not enough reviews] | No, Exetel uses a mix of Australian based and overseas call centres for technical support. |
| Call Centre Location | [Not enough reviews] | Exetel uses call centres based in Australia and Sri Lanka. |
| Services Offered | [Not enough reviews] | Exetel offers a range of broadband and internet related services including NBN and 5G internet plans. |
| Cost of 25Mbps NBN Plan with unlimited data |
Neptune - NBN 25 (25/10): 25Mbps, unlimited data for $55 per month. Neptune - Fixed Wireless (25/5): 25Mbps, unlimited data for $65 per month. |
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| Cost of 50Mbps NBN Plan with unlimited data |
Neptune - NBN 50 (50/20): 50Mbps, unlimited data for $80 per month. |
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| Cost of wireless broadband plan | ||
| Contact Details |
Neptune's phone number is: 1800 868 508 and website is: neptune.net.au |
Exetel's phone number is: 13 39 38 and website is: exetel.com.au |
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Neptune and Exetel NBN25 plans (25Mbps download speed)
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NBN 25 (25/10)
NBN - Fixed Line
25 Mb/s
Unlimited data
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$55/mth | Go to site |
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Fixed Wireless (25/5)
NBN - Fixed Wireless
25 Mb/s
Unlimited data
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$65/mth | Go to site |
Neptune and Exetel NBN50 plans (50Mbps download speed)
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NBN 50 (50/20)
NBN - Fixed Line
50 Mb/s
Unlimited data
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$80/mth | Go to site |
Neptune and Exetel Ultrafast plans (>100Mbps download speed)
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One Plan
NBN - Fixed Line
500 Mb/s
Unlimited data
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$80/mth | Go to site |
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NBN 500 (500/50)
NBN - Fixed Line
500 Mb/s
Unlimited data
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$85/mth | Go to site |
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NBN 100 (100/20)
NBN - Fixed Line
100 Mb/s
Unlimited data
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$85/mth | Go to site |
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NBN Superfast (750/50)
NBN - Fixed Line
750 Mb/s
Unlimited data
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$95/mth | Go to site |
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NBN 100 (100/40)
NBN - Fixed Line
100 Mb/s
Unlimited data
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$95/mth | Go to site |
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NBN 1000 (1000/100)
NBN - Fixed Line
1000 Mb/s
Unlimited data
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$105/mth | Go to site |
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NBN 250 (250/100)
NBN - Fixed Line
250 Mb/s
Unlimited data
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$110/mth | Go to site |
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NBN 500 FTTP (500/200)
NBN - Fixed Line
500 Mb/s
Unlimited data
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$130/mth | Go to site |
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NBN 1000 (1000/400)
NBN - Fixed Line
1000 Mb/s
Unlimited data
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$150/mth | Go to site |
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NBN 2000 (2000/100)
NBN - Fixed Line
2000 Mb/s
Unlimited data
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$175/mth | Go to site |
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NBN 2000 (2000/200)
NBN - Fixed Line
2000 Mb/s
Unlimited data
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$175/mth | Go to site |
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NBN 2000 (2000/500)
NBN - Fixed Line
2000 Mb/s
Unlimited data
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$235/mth | Go to site |
Summary of Neptune and Exetel 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.
- Overall: Neptune rates higher overall than Exetel does.
- Recommended: Neptune is more highly recommended than Exetel.
- Reliability: Neptune rates higher for reliability than Exetel does.
- Customer Service: Neptune rates higher for customer service than Exetel does.
- Value for Money: Neptune rates higher for value for money than Exetel does.
- Technical Support: Neptune rates higher for technical support than Exetel does.
How to decide between Neptune and Exetel? - next steps
- Read reviews of Neptune and Exetel to see what people think of these companies
- Visit the website of each company and do some of your own research - Neptune and Exetel
- 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 Neptune vs Exetel
Is Neptune better than Exetel?
Exetel has 6 verified reviews on Oz Broadband Reviews and an overall rating of 4.3 out of 5. Neptune 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 has better customer service, Neptune or Exetel?
Neptune scores 5.0 out of 5 on customer service vs Exetel's 4.7, based on verified reviews on Oz Broadband Reviews. If onshore support matters, Neptune's call centre is based in Australia and Exetel's is based in Australia and Sri Lanka.
What plans do Neptune and Exetel offer?
Neptune offers 14 NBN plans. Exetel offers 1 NBN plan. See the full plan tables above for prices, speeds and data limits.
Where are Neptune and Exetel's call centres?
Neptune's customer support is based in Australia. Exetel's customer support is based in Australia and Sri Lanka. Call centre location can affect support hours and accent comprehension if onshore support is important to you.
How do I switch from Neptune to Exetel (or Exetel to Neptune)?
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 Neptune
I've never had need to call their service line, as everything has worked. Neptune offers sensible privacy-first defaults (CGNAT, DHCP, ...), but let…
Their philosophy isn’t to offer the absolute cheapest intro deal and hope that you don’t switch away. Instead they offer a reasonable price and good…
About Exetel
I love the Exetel One NBN Plan. The value proposition is great, it's $80 a month offering 500/50 speeds. You have the ability to reduce the monthly…
Speed and reliability is good, never had any issues with service itself. One benefit that Exetel provides that I've not seen any other NBN provider…
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