Is SkyMesh better than Lightning Broadband?

Both SkyMesh and Lightning Broadband 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 Lightning Broadband?

SkyMesh's cheapest NBN50 plan is the Ultra50 at $74.95/month intro for 6 months, then $89.95/month. Lightning Broadband's cheapest NBN50 plan is the Everyday Internet at $65/month intro for 6 months, then $85/month. Lightning Broadband is cheaper on the ongoing price after any intro period ends.

What plans do SkyMesh and Lightning Broadband offer?

SkyMesh offers 9 NBN plans. Lightning Broadband offers 20 NBN plans. See the full plan tables above for prices, speeds and data limits.

Where are SkyMesh and Lightning Broadband's call centres?

SkyMesh's customer support is based in Australia. Lightning Broadband's customer support is based in Melbourne. Call centre location can affect support hours and accent comprehension if onshore support is important to you.

How do I switch from SkyMesh to Lightning Broadband (or Lightning Broadband 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.

SkyMesh vs Lightning Broadband - Which is the best NBN internet provider?

SkyMesh is a well-established NBN provider, often praised in reviews for its reliable service and excellent customer support, particularly in regional areas. Lightning Broadband, on the other hand, is a newer player with a focus on high-speed fibre networks in select urban developments and apartment buildings. While SkyMesh suits a broad range of NBN users across Australia, Lightning Broadband is a niche provider for those who can access its proprietary network.

SkyMesh and Lightning Broadband 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 Lightning Broadband 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	Lightning Broadband
About
	SkyMesh are an Internet Service Provider specialising in the provision of secure, high speed broadband Internet in areas where traditional broadband is unavailable or other technology limitations make traditional broadband prohibitively expensive. They use a combination of technologies including satellite, wireless and fibre to provide affordable, secure and reliable Broadband Internet and Premium Voice Services (VoIP).	Lightning Broadband runs its own fixed wireless and private fibre network across Melbourne, with plans up to 1000 Mbps for addresses inside the Lightning footprint. It sits alongside the nbn rather than reselling it, so customers in covered buildings get to bypass the FTTN/FTTB copper that would otherwise cap their speeds. Lightning is small and Melbourne specific but useful for residents of apartment blocks where its network is already wired in.
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Cost of 25Mbps NBN Plan with unlimited data	SkyMesh - Ultra25: 25Mbps, unlimited data for $69.95 per month. SkyMesh - Ultra25: 25Mbps, unlimited data for $69.95 per month. SkyMesh - Ultra25: 25Mbps, unlimited data for $69.95 per month.	Lightning Broadband - Entry level: 25Mbps, unlimited data for $72 per month. Lightning Broadband - Entry Level: 25Mbps, unlimited data for $72 per month. Lightning Broadband - Entry Level: 25Mbps, unlimited data for $72 per month.
Cost of 50Mbps NBN Plan with unlimited data	SkyMesh - Ultra50: 50Mbps, unlimited data for $89.95 per month. SkyMesh - Ultra50: 50Mbps, unlimited data for $89.95 per month. SkyMesh - Ultra50: 50Mbps, unlimited data for $89.95 per month.	Lightning Broadband - Everyday internet: 50Mbps, unlimited data for $85 per month. Lightning Broadband - Everyday Internet: 50Mbps, unlimited data for $85 per month. Lightning Broadband - Everyday Internet: 50Mbps, unlimited data for $85 per month.
Cost of wireless broadband plan
Contact Details	SkyMesh's phone number is: 1300 759 637 and website is: skymesh.net.au	Lightning Broadband's phone number is: 1300 477 525 and website is: lightningbroadband.com.au
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SkyMesh and Lightning Broadband NBN25 plans (25Mbps download speed)

Ultra25 NBN - Sky Muster 25 Mb/s Unlimited data	$69.95/mth $59.95 for first 6 months	Go to site
Ultra25 NBN - Sky Muster 25 Mb/s Unlimited data	$69.95/mth $59.95 for first 6 months	Go to site
Ultra25 NBN - Sky Muster 25 Mb/s Unlimited data	$69.95/mth $59.95 for first 6 months	Go to site
Entry Level NBN - Private Fibre 25 Mb/s Unlimited data	$72/mth $45 for first 6 months	Go to site
Entry level NBN - Private Fibre 25 Mb/s Unlimited data	$72/mth $45 for first 6 months	Go to site
Entry Level NBN - Private Fibre 25 Mb/s Unlimited data	$72/mth $45 for first 6 months	Go to site
Fibre Plans Entry Level NBN - Private Fibre 25 Mb/s Unlimited data	$79/mth	Go to site

SkyMesh and Lightning Broadband NBN50 plans (50Mbps download speed)

Everyday internet NBN - Private Fibre 50 Mb/s Unlimited data	$85/mth $65 for first 6 months	Go to site
Everyday Internet NBN - Private Fibre 50 Mb/s Unlimited data	$85/mth $65 for first 6 months	Go to site
Everyday Internet NBN - Private Fibre 50 Mb/s Unlimited data	$85/mth $65 for first 6 months	Go to site
Everyday Internet NBN - Private Fibre 50 Mb/s Unlimited data	$89/mth	Go to site
Ultra50 NBN - Sky Muster 50 Mb/s Unlimited data	$89.95/mth $74.95 for first 6 months	Go to site
Ultra50 NBN - Sky Muster 50 Mb/s Unlimited data	$89.95/mth $74.95 for first 6 months	Go to site
Ultra50 NBN - Sky Muster 50 Mb/s Unlimited data	$89.95/mth $74.95 for first 6 months	Go to site

SkyMesh and Lightning Broadband Ultrafast plans (>100Mbps download speed)

Most Popular Plan NBN - Private Fibre 500 Mb/s Unlimited data	$95/mth $69 for first 6 months	Go to site
Most Popular Plan NBN - Private Fibre 500 Mb/s Unlimited data	$95/mth $69 for first 6 months	Go to site
most popular plan NBN - Private Fibre 500 Mb/s Unlimited data	$95/mth $69 for first 6 months	Go to site
Entertainment Plus NBN - Private Fibre 750 Mb/s Unlimited data	$104/mth $75 for first 6 months	Go to site
Entertainment Plus NBN - Private Fibre 750 Mb/s Unlimited data	$104/mth $75 for first 6 months	Go to site
Entertainment plus NBN - Private Fibre 750 Mb/s Unlimited data	$104/mth $75 for first 6 months	Go to site
speed NBN - Private Fibre 1000 Mb/s Unlimited data	$109/mth $85 for first 6 months	Go to site
Speed NBN - Private Fibre 1000 Mb/s Unlimited data	$109/mth $85 for first 6 months	Go to site
Most Popular Plan NBN - Private Fibre 100 Mb/s Unlimited data	$109/mth	Go to site
Speed NBN - Private Fibre 1000 Mb/s Unlimited data	$109/mth $85 for first 6 months	Go to site
Ultra100 NBN - Sky Muster 100 Mb/s Unlimited data	$109.95/mth $99.95 for first 6 months	Go to site
Ultra100 NBN - Sky Muster 100 Mb/s Unlimited data	$109.95/mth $99.95 for first 6 months	Go to site
Ultra100 NBN - Sky Muster 100 Mb/s Unlimited data	$109.95/mth $99.95 for first 6 months	Go to site
Business Plus NBN - Private Fibre 200 Mb/s Unlimited data	$129/mth	Go to site
Speed NBN - Private Fibre 500 Mb/s Unlimited data	$169/mth	Go to site

Summary of SkyMesh and Lightning Broadband 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.

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