Mate 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 4 first-person reviewer ratings (Mate 4, Pentanet 0).
Mate and Pentanet are two very different NBN providers, with Mate generally being the cheaper option for entry level plans. Mate is an Australian owned and operated company, whereas Pentanet is based in Perth and focuses on Western Australian customers, though they do offer NBN nationally. Pentanet's plans cost more than Mate's, even for their Lite entry level NBN offering.
NBN plans from $80/mth · Partner
Mate 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 Mate 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 | Mate | Pentanet |
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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 |
Mate - Crikey: 25Mbps, unlimited data for $80 per month. |
Pentanet - Lite: 24Mbps, unlimited data for $83 per month. |
| Cost of 50Mbps NBN Plan with unlimited data |
Mate - Ripper: 49Mbps, unlimited data for $90 per month. Mate - No Dramas Wireless: 48Mbps, unlimited data for $90 per month. |
Pentanet - Everyday: 44Mbps, unlimited data for $94 per month. |
| Cost of wireless broadband plan | ||
| Contact Details |
Mate's phone number is: 13 14 13 and website is: letsbemates.com.au |
Pentanet's phone number is: 08 6189 7100 and website is: pentanet.com.au |
| Read Reviews | Read reviews of Mate. | Read reviews of Pentanet. |
| Go to Mate | Go to Pentanet |
Mate and Pentanet NBN25 plans (25Mbps download speed)
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Crikey
NBN - Fixed Line
25 Mb/s
Unlimited data
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$80/mth
$55 for first 6 months |
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Lite
NBN - Fixed Line
24 Mb/s
Unlimited data
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$83/mth | Go to site |
Mate and Pentanet NBN50 plans (50Mbps download speed)
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Ripper
NBN - Fixed Line
49 Mb/s
Unlimited data
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$90/mth
$70 for first 6 months |
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No Dramas Wireless
NBN - Fixed Wireless
48 Mb/s
Unlimited data
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$90/mth
$70 for first 6 months |
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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 |
Mate 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 |
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Power
NBN - Fixed Wireless
120 Mb/s
Unlimited data
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$99/mth
$69 for first 12 months |
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No Worries
NBN - Fixed Line
485 Mb/s
Unlimited data
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$100/mth
$75 for first 6 months |
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No Worries
NBN - Fixed Line
97 Mb/s
Unlimited data
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$100/mth
$75 for first 6 months |
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No Worries Wireless
NBN - Fixed Wireless
90 Mb/s
Unlimited data
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$100/mth
$75 for first 6 months |
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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 |
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Performance
NBN - Fixed Wireless
200 Mb/s
Unlimited data
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$109/mth
$79 for first 12 months |
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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 |
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You Beaut
NBN - Fixed Line
97 Mb/s
Unlimited data
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$110/mth
$85 for first 6 months |
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Elite
NBN - Fixed Line
600 Mb/s
Unlimited data
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$119/mth
$99 for first 12 months |
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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 |
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Fair Dinkum
NBN - Fixed Line
713 Mb/s
Unlimited data
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$125/mth
$100 for first 6 months |
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Fair Dinkum Wireless
NBN - Fixed Wireless
95 Mb/s
Unlimited data
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$125/mth
$100 for first 6 months |
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Flamin' Fast
NBN - Fixed Line
913 Mb/s
Unlimited data
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$126/mth
$101 for first 6 months |
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Prime
NBN - Fixed Line
800 Mb/s
Unlimited data
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$129/mth
$104 for first 12 months |
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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 |
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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 |
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Scorchin' Fast 2000/200
NBN - Fixed Line
1831 Mb/s
Unlimited data
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$166/mth
$141 for first 6 months |
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Scorchin' Fast
NBN - Fixed Line
1831 Mb/s
Unlimited data
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$166/mth
$141 for first 6 months |
Go to site |
Summary of Mate 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 Mate 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 Mate and Pentanet? - next steps
- Read reviews of Mate and Pentanet to see what people think of these companies
- Visit the website of each company and do some of your own research - Mate 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 Mate vs Pentanet
Is Mate better than Pentanet?
Both Mate 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, Mate or Pentanet?
Mate's cheapest NBN50 plan is the Ripper at $70/month intro for 6 months, then $90/month. Pentanet's cheapest NBN50 plan is the Everyday at $94/month ongoing. Mate is cheaper on the ongoing price after any intro period ends.
What plans do Mate and Pentanet offer?
Mate offers 12 NBN plans. Pentanet offers 17 NBN plans. See the full plan tables above for prices, speeds and data limits.
Where are Mate and Pentanet's call centres?
Mate's customer support is based in Australia. 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 Mate to Pentanet (or Pentanet to Mate)?
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 Mate
Mate is generally fine for service quality, but my concern is that they use reversible encryption for storing passwords. Many people may not know what…
They're generally okay and pretty stable. They aren't great at notifications about planned outages u til they've already started half the time.
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