Is Southern Phone better than Flip?

Both Southern Phone and Flip 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, Southern Phone or Flip?

Southern Phone's cheapest NBN50 plan is the Standard at $59/month intro for 12 months, then $79/month. Flip's cheapest NBN50 plan is the Family at $68/month intro for 6 months, then $84.90/month. Southern Phone is cheaper on the ongoing price after any intro period ends.

What plans do Southern Phone and Flip offer?

Southern Phone offers 12 NBN plans and 1 wireless plan. Flip offers 10 NBN plans. See the full plan tables above for prices, speeds and data limits.

Where are Southern Phone and Flip's call centres?

Southern Phone's customer support is based in Australia. Flip'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 Southern Phone to Flip (or Flip to Southern Phone)?

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.

Southern Phone vs Flip - Which is the best NBN internet provider?

Southern Phone is a community-owned provider with a focus on regional Australia, often praised in reviews for its local support and straightforward plans. On the other hand, Flip offers a more budget-conscious approach, appealing to those who prioritise low prices and don't mind a no-frills online experience. This page breaks down how Southern Phone and Flip stack up.

Southern Phone and Flip 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 Southern Phone and Flip 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	Southern Phone	Flip
About
	Southern Phone Company is owned by AGL and is one of the largest providers of fixed line, mobile and Internet communications services in regional Australia.	Flip is a budget nbn brand that has been around for several years and migrated its 26,000 customers onto Swoop infrastructure in early 2025. Plans cover nbn 25 through nbn 100, all unlimited, with low intro pricing. Flip is a value play, not a premium brand, and it suits households who want a working unlimited plan at the cheapest end of the market without being on a major telco.
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Cost of 25Mbps NBN Plan with unlimited data	Southern Phone - Satellite Small: 25Mbps, unlimited data for $55 per month. Southern Phone - Basic: 25Mbps, unlimited data for $59 per month.	Flip - Premium: 25Mbps, unlimited data for $65.9 per month.
Cost of 50Mbps NBN Plan with unlimited data	Southern Phone - Satellite Medium: 50Mbps, unlimited data for $70 per month. Southern Phone - Standard: 50Mbps, unlimited data for $79 per month.	Flip - Sky 100: 50Mbps, unlimited data for $79.9 per month. Flip - Family: 50Mbps, unlimited data for $84.9 per month.
Cost of wireless broadband plan	Southern Phone - Home Wireless (4G): 20Mbps, unlimited data for $60 per month.
Contact Details	Southern Phone's phone number is: 13 14 64 and website is: southernphone.com.au	Flip's phone number is: 1300 354 778 and website is: www.flip.com.au
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Southern Phone and Flip NBN25 plans (25Mbps download speed)

Satellite Small NBN - Sky Muster 25 Mb/s Unlimited data	$55/mth	Go to site
Basic NBN - Fixed Line 25 Mb/s Unlimited data	$59/mth $45 for first 12 months	Go to site
Basic NBN - Fixed Line 25 Mb/s Unlimited data	$59/mth	Go to site
NBN 25 NBN - Fixed Line 25 Mb/s Unlimited data	$59.9/mth $44 for first 6 months	Go to site
Sky 25 NBN - Sky Muster 19 Mb/s Unlimited data	$59.9/mth $54 for first 6 months	Go to site
Premium NBN - Fixed Line 25 Mb/s Unlimited data	$65.9/mth $48 for first 6 months	Go to site

Southern Phone and Flip NBN50 plans (50Mbps download speed)

Satellite Medium NBN - Sky Muster 50 Mb/s Unlimited data	$70/mth	Go to site
Standard NBN - Fixed Line 50 Mb/s Unlimited data	$79/mth	Go to site
Standard NBN - Fixed Line 50 Mb/s Unlimited data	$79/mth $59 for first 12 months	Go to site
Sky 100 NBN - Sky Muster 50 Mb/s Unlimited data	$79.9/mth $74 for first 6 months	Go to site
NBN 50 NBN - Fixed Line 50 Mb/s Unlimited data	$79.9/mth $68 for first 6 months	Go to site
Family NBN - Fixed Line 50 Mb/s Unlimited data	$84.9/mth $68 for first 6 months	Go to site

Southern Phone and Flip Ultrafast plans (>100Mbps download speed)

Fast Speed NBN - Fixed Line 500 Mb/s Unlimited data	$88.9/mth $69 for first 6 months	Go to site
Fast X NBN - Fixed Line 500 Mb/s Unlimited data	$89/mth	Go to site
Fast X NBN - Fixed Line 500 Mb/s Unlimited data	$89/mth	Go to site
Ultrafast NBN - Fixed Line 860 Mb/s Unlimited data	$95/mth	Go to site
Ultrafast NBN - Fixed Line 860 Mb/s Unlimited data	$95/mth $85 for first 12 months	Go to site
Satellite Large NBN - Sky Muster 100 Mb/s Unlimited data	$95/mth	Go to site
NBN 250 NBN - Fixed Line 250 Mb/s Unlimited data	$99.9/mth $75 for first 6 months	Go to site
NBN 500 NBN - Fixed Line 500 Mb/s Unlimited data	$119.9/mth $95 for first 6 months	Go to site

Summary of Southern Phone and Flip 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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