Is Southern Phone better than Pentanet?

Both Southern Phone 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, Southern Phone or Pentanet?

Southern Phone's cheapest NBN50 plan is the Standard at $59/month intro for 12 months, then $79/month. Pentanet's cheapest NBN50 plan is the nbn 50/20 at $89/month ongoing. Southern Phone is cheaper on the ongoing price after any intro period ends.

What plans do Southern Phone and Pentanet offer?

Southern Phone offers 12 NBN plans and 1 wireless plan. Pentanet offers 17 NBN plans. See the full plan tables above for prices, speeds and data limits.

Where are Southern Phone and Pentanet's call centres?

Southern Phone'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 Southern Phone to Pentanet (or Pentanet 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 Pentanet - Which is the best NBN internet provider?

Southern Phone is a government-owned regional specialist, often praised in reviews for its no-frills, budget-friendly plans and community focus. Pentanet, on the other hand, is a Perth-based outfit known for its premium, higher-speed offerings and a strong reputation for customer service, particularly among gamers and power users. This comparison digs into whether you value a cheaper, reliable connection from Southern Phone or the performance and support Pentanet provides.

Southern Phone 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 Southern Phone 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	Southern Phone	Pentanet
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.	Pentanet is a Perth based ISP focused on Western Australia. Alongside nbn plans it runs its own fixed wireless network across the Perth metro area, which means addresses inside its footprint can sidestep FTTN copper entirely and pull faster speeds. Pentanet also offers Opticomm and 5G home internet. The brand has built a reputation locally for gamers and households after low latency.
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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.	Pentanet - nbn 25/10: 25Mbps, unlimited data for $79 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.	Pentanet - nbn 50/20: 50Mbps, unlimited data for $89 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	Pentanet's phone number is: 08 6189 7100 and website is: pentanet.com.au
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Southern Phone and Pentanet 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 25/10 NBN - Fixed Line 25 Mb/s Unlimited data	$79/mth	Go to site

Southern Phone and Pentanet 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
nbn 50/20 NBN - Fixed Line 50 Mb/s Unlimited data	$89/mth	Go to site
nbn 50/20 NBN - Fixed Line 50 Mb/s Unlimited data	$97/mth	Go to site

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

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
nbn 500/50 NBN - Fixed Line 500 Mb/s Unlimited data	$95/mth $76 for first 6 months	Go to site
nbn 100/20 NBN - Fixed Line 100 Mb/s Unlimited data	$95/mth $76 for first 6 months	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
Power NBN - Fixed Wireless 120 Mb/s Unlimited data	$99/mth $49.5 for first 6 months	Go to site
nbn 100/20 NBN - Fixed Line 100 Mb/s Unlimited data	$105/mth $84 for first 6 months	Go to site
nbn 500/50 NBN - Fixed Line 500 Mb/s Unlimited data	$105/mth $84 for first 6 months	Go to site
nbn 100/40 NBN - Fixed Line 100 Mb/s Unlimited data	$105/mth $84 for first 6 months	Go to site
Performance NBN - Fixed Wireless 200 Mb/s Unlimited data	$109/mth $54.5 for first 6 months	Go to site
nbn 250/100 NBN - Fixed Line 250 Mb/s Unlimited data	$109/mth $87.2 for first 6 months	Go to site
nbn 100/40 NBN - Fixed Line 100 Mb/s Unlimited data	$115/mth $92 for first 6 months	Go to site
nbn 750/50 NBN - Fixed Line 750 Mb/s Unlimited data	$119/mth $95.2 for first 6 months	Go to site
nbn 1000/100 NBN - Fixed Line 1000 Mb/s Unlimited data	$129/mth $103.2 for first 6 months	Go to site
nbn 750/50 NBN - Fixed Line 750 Mb/s Unlimited data	$129/mth $103.2 for first 6 months	Go to site
nbn 1000/100 NBN - Fixed Line 1000 Mb/s Unlimited data	$139/mth $111.2 for first 6 months	Go to site

Summary of Southern Phone 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.

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