Origin Internet vs Flip: Which is the best NBN provider?
Updated 1 September 2026. Plan prices on this page pull live from our database. Ratings are from 4 first-person reviewer ratings (Origin Internet 4, Flip 0).
Origin Internet is a well-known energy provider that also offers NBN plans, while Flip is a more focused internet service provider. When looking at entry level NBN plans, Flip is the cheaper of the two, with Origin Internet costing more for its comparable tiers. Origin Internet's cheapest NBN plan is its Experience tier, whereas Flip offers its Sky 25 plan. Consider Flip if budget is your main driver, or Origin Internet if you prefer to bundle services with a familiar name.
Origin Internet and Flip 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 Origin Internet and Flip 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 | Origin Internet | Flip |
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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 |
Flip - Premium: 25Mbps, unlimited data for $65.90 per month. |
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| Cost of 50Mbps NBN Plan with unlimited data |
Origin Internet - Experience: 50Mbps, unlimited data for $109 per month. |
Flip - Sky 100: 50Mbps, unlimited data for $79.90 per month. Flip - Family: 50Mbps, unlimited data for $84.90 per month. |
| Cost of wireless broadband plan | ||
| Contact Details |
Origin Internet's phone number is: 13 24 61 and website is: www.originenergy.com.au/internet |
Flip's phone number is: 1300 354 778 and website is: www.flip.com.au |
| Read Reviews | Read reviews of Origin Internet. | Read reviews of Flip. |
| Go to Origin Internet | Go to Flip |
Origin Internet and Flip NBN25 plans (25Mbps download speed)
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Sky 25
NBN - Sky Muster
19 Mb/s
Unlimited data
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$59.90/mth
$49 for first 6 months |
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NBN 25
NBN - Fixed Line
25 Mb/s
Unlimited data
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$65.90/mth
$48 for first 6 months |
Go to site |
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Premium
NBN - Fixed Line
25 Mb/s
Unlimited data
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$65.90/mth
$48 for first 6 months |
Go to site |
Origin Internet and Flip NBN50 plans (50Mbps download speed)
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Sky 100
NBN - Sky Muster
50 Mb/s
Unlimited data
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$79.90/mth
$74 for first 6 months |
Go to site |
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NBN 50
NBN - Fixed Line
50 Mb/s
Unlimited data
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$84.90/mth
$68 for first 6 months |
Go to site |
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Family
NBN - Fixed Line
50 Mb/s
Unlimited data
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$84.90/mth
$68 for first 6 months |
Go to site |
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Experience
NBN - Fixed Line
50 Mb/s
Unlimited data
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$109/mth
$79 for first 6 months |
Go to site |
Origin Internet and Flip Ultrafast plans (>100Mbps download speed)
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Fast Speed
NBN - Fixed Line
500 Mb/s
Unlimited data
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$88.90/mth
$69 for first 6 months |
Go to site |
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NBN 250
NBN - Fixed Line
250 Mb/s
Unlimited data
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$99.90/mth
$75 for first 6 months |
Go to site |
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Extra Fast
NBN - Fixed Line
500 Mb/s
Unlimited data
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$114/mth
$84 for first 6 months |
Go to site |
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NBN 500
NBN - Fixed Line
500 Mb/s
Unlimited data
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$119.90/mth
$95 for first 6 months |
Go to site |
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Ultra Fast
NBN - Fixed Line
860 Mb/s
Unlimited data
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$144/mth
$114 for first 6 months |
Go to site |
Summary of Origin Internet and Flip 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 Origin Internet nor Flip 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 Origin Internet and Flip? - next steps
- Read reviews of Origin Internet and Flip to see what people think of these companies
- Visit the website of each company and do some of your own research - Origin Internet and Flip
- 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 Origin Internet vs Flip
Is Origin Internet better than Flip?
Both Origin Internet and Flip 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, Origin Internet or Flip?
Origin Internet's cheapest NBN50 plan is the Experience at $79/month intro for 6 months, then $109/month. Flip's cheapest NBN50 plan is the Family at $68/month intro for 6 months, then $84.90/month. Flip is cheaper on the ongoing price after any intro period ends.
What plans do Origin Internet and Flip offer?
Origin Internet offers 3 NBN plans. Flip offers 10 NBN plans. See the full plan tables above for prices, speeds and data limits.
Where are Origin Internet and Flip's call centres?
Origin Internet's customer support is based in Australia. Flip's customer support is based in Australia. Call centre location can affect support hours and accent comprehension if onshore support is important to you.
How do I switch from Origin Internet to Flip (or Flip to Origin Internet)?
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 Origin Internet
Origin’s 750/40 Mbps plan is great value at just $80 a month, offering fast and highly reliable speeds for heavy streaming and gaming. The connection…
Pretty average though have noticed less reliable service than being with Superloop directly
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