Origin Internet vs Tangerine - Which is the best NBN internet provider?

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Origin Internet and Tangerine 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 Tangerine 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 Tangerine
About Origin Internet broadband NBN, wireless and adsl internet reviews and plan comparisons Tangerine broadband NBN, wireless and adsl internet reviews and plan comparisons
Partner
Origin Energy resells nbn and Opticomm fibre plans alongside its electricity and gas business. The pitch is bundle and save: Origin energy customers get $10 a month off their internet plan when both services are on the one bill. Plans cover nbn 25 through to nbn 1000, all unlimited, no lock in contracts, with TP Link or eero 7 modem options. Origin has won Canstar Blue Most Satisfied Customers for Bundled Energy and Telco four years running. Tangerine Telecom is owned by two British brothers Andrew and Richard Branson. It was started in 2004 to provide better service and better prices to Australian consumers.
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Overall Rating [Not enough reviews] 3.6
Tangerine has an overall rating of 3.6 out of 5 based on 7 reviews.
Tangerine is a good broadband internet provider according to our users.
Recommended [Not enough reviews] 57% of people who have written reviews on this site would recommend Tangerine to their friends as a broadband internet provider.
Reliability [Not enough reviews] 4.1
Tangerine's reliability is rated as very good by our users. Tangerine has an overall rating of 4.1 out of 5 for reliability.
Customer Service [Not enough reviews] 3.1
Tangerine's customer service is rated as ok by our users. Tangerine has an overall rating of 3.1 out of 5 for customer service.
Value for Money [Not enough reviews] 3.4
Tangerine is rated as ok for value for money by our users. Tangerine has an overall rating of 3.4 out of 5 for value for money.
Technical Support [Not enough reviews] 3.6
Tangerine's technical support is rated as good by our users. Tangerine has an overall rating of 3.6 out of 5 for technical support.
Australian based technical support [Not enough reviews] No, Tangerine uses a mix of Australian based and overseas call centres for technical support.
Call Centre Location [Not enough reviews] Tangerine uses call centres based in Australia and Philippines.
Services Offered [Not enough reviews] Tangerine offers a range of broadband and internet related services including NBN internet plans.
Cost of 25Mbps NBN Plan with unlimited data Origin Internet - Everyday: 25Mbps, unlimited data for $94 per month.
Tangerine - Value: 25Mbps, unlimited data for $69.9 per month.
Cost of 50Mbps NBN Plan with unlimited data Origin Internet - Experience: 50Mbps, unlimited data for $108 per month.
Tangerine - Value Plus: 50Mbps, unlimited data for $84.9 per month.
Cost of wireless broadband plan Tangerine - 100GB (5G): 100Mbps, unlimited data for $34.9 per month.
Contact Details Origin Internet's phone number is:
13 24 61
and website is:
www.originenergy.com.au/internet
Tangerine's phone number is:

and website is:
tangerinetelecom.com.au
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Origin Internet and Tangerine NBN25 plans (25Mbps download speed)

Tangerine broadband NBN reviews
Value
NBN - Fixed Line
25 Mb/s
Unlimited data
$69.9/mth
$44.9 for first 6 months
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Origin Internet broadband NBN reviews
Everyday
NBN - Fixed Line
25 Mb/s
Unlimited data
$94/mth
$47 for first 6 months
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Origin Internet and Tangerine NBN50 plans (50Mbps download speed)

Tangerine broadband NBN reviews
Value Plus
NBN - Fixed Line
50 Mb/s
Unlimited data
$84.9/mth
$59.9 for first 6 months
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Origin Internet broadband NBN reviews
Experience
NBN - Fixed Line
50 Mb/s
Unlimited data
$108/mth
$54 for first 6 months
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Origin Internet and Tangerine Ultrafast plans (>100Mbps download speed)

Tangerine broadband NBN reviews
Fixed Wireless Value Plus
NBN - Fixed Wireless
100 Mb/s
Unlimited data
$84.9/mth
$59.9 for first 6 months
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Fixed Wireless Speedy
NBN - Fixed Wireless
200 Mb/s
Unlimited data
$88.9/mth
$63.9 for first 6 months
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Speedy Max
NBN - Fixed Line
500 Mb/s
Unlimited data
$88.9/mth
$63.9 for first 6 months
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Fixed Wireless SuperSpeedy
NBN - Fixed Wireless
400 Mb/s
Unlimited data
$104.9/mth
$79.9 for first 6 months
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Origin Internet broadband NBN reviews
Extra Fast
NBN - Fixed Line
500 Mb/s
Unlimited data
$112/mth
$56 for first 6 months
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UltraSpeedy
NBN - Fixed Line
700 Mb/s
Unlimited data
$119.9/mth
$94.9 for first 6 months
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Summary of Origin Internet and Tangerine 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: Tangerine rates higher overall than Origin Internet does.
  • Recommended: Tangerine is more highly recommended than Origin Internet.
  • Reliability: Tangerine rates higher for reliability than Origin Internet does.
  • Customer Service: Tangerine rates higher for customer service than Origin Internet does.
  • Value for Money: Tangerine rates higher for value for money than Origin Internet does.
  • Technical Support: Tangerine rates higher for technical support than Origin Internet does.

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

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

Is Origin Internet better than Tangerine?

Tangerine has 7 verified reviews on Oz Broadband Reviews and an overall rating of 3.6 out of 5. Origin Internet 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 is cheaper for NBN50, Origin Internet or Tangerine?

Origin Internet's cheapest NBN50 plan is the Experience at $54/month intro for 6 months, then $108/month. Tangerine's cheapest NBN50 plan is the Value Plus at $59.90/month intro for 6 months, then $84.90/month. Tangerine is cheaper on the ongoing price after any intro period ends.

What plans do Origin Internet and Tangerine offer?

Origin Internet offers 3 NBN plans. Tangerine offers 7 NBN plans and 3 wireless plans. See the full plan tables above for prices, speeds and data limits.

Where are Origin Internet and Tangerine's call centres?

Origin Internet's customer support is based in Australia. Tangerine's customer support is based in Australia and the Philippines. 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 Tangerine (or Tangerine 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 Tangerine

★★★★☆ (4.3)
“Reliable internet at affordable prices”

Internet that works reliably with few dropouts and consistent enough speeds. Tech support resolved any tech issues easily. Billing issues were harder to…

— Verified customer (QLD), Aug 2025
★★★☆☆ (3.0)
“AVERAGE”

requested some offers as an existing customer upon seeing heaps of new customer deals but was told plain sorry deals are for new customers only.

— Verified customer (WA), Jan 2025

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