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SkyMesh vs Origin Internet: 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 (SkyMesh 0, Origin Internet 4).

SkyMesh is an independent Australian internet provider, while Origin Internet is part of the larger Origin Energy group. SkyMesh is the cheaper of the two on entry level NBN plans, with Origin Internet costing more. This comparison looks at how these two providers differ, helping you decide which suits your internet needs best.

SkyMesh and Origin Internet 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 SkyMesh and Origin Internet 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 SkyMesh Origin Internet
About SkyMesh broadband NBN, wireless and adsl internet reviews and plan comparisons Origin Internet broadband NBN, wireless and adsl internet reviews and plan comparisons
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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]
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Call Centre Location [Not enough reviews] [Not enough reviews]
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Cost of 25Mbps NBN Plan with unlimited data SkyMesh - Ultra25: 25Mbps, unlimited data for $69.95 per month.
Cost of 50Mbps NBN Plan with unlimited data SkyMesh - Ultra50: 50Mbps, unlimited data for $89.95 per month.
Origin Internet - Experience: 50Mbps, unlimited data for $109 per month.
Cost of wireless broadband plan
Contact Details SkyMesh's phone number is:
1300 759 637
and website is:
skymesh.net.au
Origin Internet's phone number is:
13 24 61
and website is:
www.originenergy.com.au/internet
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SkyMesh and Origin Internet NBN25 plans (25Mbps download speed)

SkyMesh broadband NBN reviews
Ultra25
NBN - Sky Muster
25 Mb/s
Unlimited data
$69.95/mth
$59.95 for first 6 months
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SkyMesh and Origin Internet NBN50 plans (50Mbps download speed)

SkyMesh broadband NBN reviews
Ultra50
NBN - Sky Muster
50 Mb/s
Unlimited data
$89.95/mth
$74.95 for first 6 months
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Origin Internet broadband NBN reviews
Experience
NBN - Fixed Line
50 Mb/s
Unlimited data
$109/mth
$79 for first 6 months
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SkyMesh and Origin Internet Ultrafast plans (>100Mbps download speed)

SkyMesh broadband NBN reviews
Ultra100
NBN - Sky Muster
100 Mb/s
Unlimited data
$109.95/mth
$99.95 for first 6 months
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Origin Internet broadband NBN reviews
Extra Fast
NBN - Fixed Line
500 Mb/s
Unlimited data
$114/mth
$84 for first 6 months
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Origin Internet broadband NBN reviews
Ultra Fast
NBN - Fixed Line
860 Mb/s
Unlimited data
$144/mth
$114 for first 6 months
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Summary of SkyMesh and Origin Internet 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 SkyMesh nor Origin Internet 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.

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How to decide between SkyMesh and Origin Internet? - next steps

  • Read reviews of SkyMesh and Origin Internet to see what people think of these companies
  • Visit the website of each company and do some of your own research - SkyMesh and Origin Internet
  • 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 SkyMesh vs Origin Internet

Is SkyMesh better than Origin Internet?

Both SkyMesh and Origin Internet 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, SkyMesh or Origin Internet?

SkyMesh's cheapest NBN50 plan is the Ultra50 at $74.95/month intro for 6 months, then $89.95/month. Origin Internet's cheapest NBN50 plan is the Experience at $79/month intro for 6 months, then $109/month. SkyMesh is cheaper on the ongoing price after any intro period ends.

What plans do SkyMesh and Origin Internet offer?

SkyMesh offers 3 NBN plans. Origin Internet offers 3 NBN plans. See the full plan tables above for prices, speeds and data limits.

Where are SkyMesh and Origin Internet's call centres?

SkyMesh's customer support is based in Australia. Origin Internet'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 SkyMesh to Origin Internet (or Origin Internet to SkyMesh)?

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 SkyMesh

★½☆☆☆ (1.7)

Customer service is worse than Telstra. Tried calling, tried callback service, tried email. No response. Poor speed and latency, Service keeps dropping…

— Verified customer, Jul 2016

About Origin Internet

★★★☆☆ (3.0)
“Not great support however realiable”

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…

— Verified customer (VIC), Jul 2026
★★★☆☆ (3.0)
“Pretty average though have noticed less reliable service than being with Superloop directly”

Pretty average though have noticed less reliable service than being with Superloop directly

— Verified customer (VIC), Jul 2026

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