iPrimus vs Pentanet: Which is the best NBN provider?
Updated 1 September 2026. Plan prices on this page pull live from our database. Ratings are from 1 first-person reviewer ratings (iPrimus 1, Pentanet 0).
iPrimus is a long-standing Australian internet provider, offering a range of NBN plans that tend to sit at a higher price point. Pentanet, on the other hand, is a Perth-based provider that is generally the cheaper of the two on entry level NBN plans, starting with its Lite tier. This comparison helps you weigh up these two providers, one with national reach and the other with a strong Western Australian focus.
iPrimus 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 iPrimus 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 | iPrimus | Pentanet |
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| Recommended | [Not enough reviews] | [Not enough reviews] |
| Reliability | [Not enough reviews] | [Not enough reviews] |
| Customer Service | [Not enough reviews] | [Not enough reviews] |
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| Technical Support | [Not enough reviews] | [Not enough reviews] |
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| 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 |
Pentanet - Lite: 24Mbps, unlimited data for $83 per month. |
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| Cost of 50Mbps NBN Plan with unlimited data |
iPrimus - Standard Plus: 50Mbps, unlimited data for $90 per month. |
Pentanet - Everyday: 44Mbps, unlimited data for $94 per month. |
| Cost of wireless broadband plan | ||
| Contact Details |
iPrimus's phone number is: 13 17 89 and website is: iprimus.com.au |
Pentanet's phone number is: 08 6189 7100 and website is: pentanet.com.au |
| Read Reviews | Read reviews of iPrimus. | Read reviews of Pentanet. |
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iPrimus and Pentanet NBN25 plans (25Mbps download speed)
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Lite
NBN - Fixed Line
24 Mb/s
Unlimited data
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$83/mth | Go to site |
iPrimus and Pentanet NBN50 plans (50Mbps download speed)
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Standard Plus
NBN - Fixed Line
50 Mb/s
Unlimited data
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$90/mth | Go to site |
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Everyday
NBN - Fixed Line
44 Mb/s
Unlimited data
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$94/mth | Go to site |
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nbn 50/20
NBN - Fixed Line
50 Mb/s
Unlimited data
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$102/mth | Go to site |
iPrimus and Pentanet Ultrafast plans (>100Mbps download speed)
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Family
NBN - Fixed Line
420 Mb/s
Unlimited data
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$99/mth
$89 for first 12 months |
Go to site |
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Power
NBN - Fixed Wireless
120 Mb/s
Unlimited data
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$99/mth
$69 for first 12 months |
Go to site |
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Premium
NBN - Fixed Line
100 Mb/s
Unlimited data
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$100/mth | Go to site |
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Premium plus
NBN - Fixed Line
500 Mb/s
Unlimited data
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$100/mth | Go to site |
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Home Superfast
NBN - Fixed Line
740 Mb/s
Unlimited data
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$107/mth | Go to site |
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nbn 500/50
NBN - Fixed Line
500 Mb/s
Unlimited data
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$109/mth
$99 for first 12 months |
Go to site |
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Performance
NBN - Fixed Wireless
200 Mb/s
Unlimited data
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$109/mth
$79 for first 12 months |
Go to site |
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nbn 250/100
NBN - Fixed Line
250 Mb/s
Unlimited data
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$109/mth | Go to site |
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nbn 100/20
NBN - Fixed Line
100 Mb/s
Unlimited data
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$109/mth
$99 for first 12 months |
Go to site |
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Elite
NBN - Fixed Line
600 Mb/s
Unlimited data
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$119/mth
$99 for first 12 months |
Go to site |
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nbn 100/40
NBN - Fixed Line
100 Mb/s
Unlimited data
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$119/mth
$109 for first 12 months |
Go to site |
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Home Ultrafast
NBN - Fixed Line
840 Mb/s
Unlimited data
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$122/mth | Go to site |
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Prime
NBN - Fixed Line
800 Mb/s
Unlimited data
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$129/mth
$104 for first 12 months |
Go to site |
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nbn 750/50
NBN - Fixed Line
750 Mb/s
Unlimited data
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$129/mth
$109 for first 12 months |
Go to site |
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nbn 1000/100
NBN - Fixed Line
1000 Mb/s
Unlimited data
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$139/mth
$114 for first 12 months |
Go to site |
Summary of iPrimus 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.
Neither iPrimus nor Pentanet 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 iPrimus and Pentanet? - next steps
- Read reviews of iPrimus and Pentanet to see what people think of these companies
- Visit the website of each company and do some of your own research - iPrimus and Pentanet
- 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 iPrimus vs Pentanet
Is iPrimus better than Pentanet?
Both iPrimus 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, iPrimus or Pentanet?
iPrimus's cheapest NBN50 plan is the Standard Plus at $90/month ongoing. Pentanet's cheapest NBN50 plan is the Everyday at $94/month ongoing. iPrimus is cheaper on the ongoing price after any intro period ends.
What plans do iPrimus and Pentanet offer?
iPrimus offers 5 NBN plans. Pentanet offers 17 NBN plans. See the full plan tables above for prices, speeds and data limits.
Where are iPrimus and Pentanet's call centres?
iPrimus's customer support is based in Australia and the Philippines. 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 iPrimus to Pentanet (or Pentanet to iPrimus)?
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 iPrimus
When the connection is stable, it's great. But I regularly find that it drops out particularly at night and will have to reboot my router semi-regularly
I've come from their ADSL2+ plans many moons ago and have had only consistent good experiences with them. Even when I shifted to NBN and the system kept…
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