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SpinTel vs activ8me: Which is the best NBN provider?

Updated 31 August 2026. Plan prices on this page pull live from our database. Ratings are from 9 first-person reviewer ratings (SpinTel 5, activ8me 4).

activ8me, on the other hand, is the cheaper of the two on entry level NBN plans.

SpinTel and activ8me 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 SpinTel and activ8me 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.


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Overall Rating 3.8
SpinTel has a overall rating of 3.8 out of 5 based on 5 reviews.
SpinTel is a good broadband internet provider according to our users.
[Not enough reviews]
Recommended 80% of people who have written reviews on this site would recommend SpinTel to their friends as a broadband internet provider. [Not enough reviews]
Reliability 3.8
SpinTel's reliability is rated as good by our users. SpinTel has an overall rating of 3.8 out of 5 for reliability.
[Not enough reviews]
Customer Service 3.6
SpinTel's customer service is rated as good by our users. SpinTel has an overall rating of 3.6 out of 5 for customer service.
[Not enough reviews]
Value for Money 3.6
SpinTel is rated as good for value for money by our users. SpinTel has an overall rating of 3.6 out of 5 for value for money.
[Not enough reviews]
Technical Support 4.2
SpinTel's technical support is rated as very good by our users. SpinTel has an overall rating of 4.2 out of 5 for technical support.
[Not enough reviews]
Australian based technical support No, SpinTel uses a mix of Australian based and overseas call centres for technical support. [Not enough reviews]
Call Centre Location SpinTel uses call centres based in Australia and Philippines. [Not enough reviews]
Services Offered SpinTel offers a range of broadband and internet related services including internet plans. [Not enough reviews]
Cost of 25Mbps NBN Plan with unlimited data SpinTel - Home Starter: 25Mbps, unlimited data for $69.95 per month.
SpinTel - Fixed Wireless 25: 25Mbps, unlimited data for $69.95 per month.
activ8me - Premium 25: 21Mbps, unlimited data for $59 per month.
activ8me - Standard 25: 23Mbps, unlimited data for $74.95 per month.
activ8me - Standard 25: 25Mbps, unlimited data for $74.95 per month.
Cost of 50Mbps NBN Plan with unlimited data activ8me - Standard 50: 50Mbps, unlimited data for $84.95 per month.
activ8me - Plus: 50Mbps, unlimited data for $84.95 per month.
Cost of wireless broadband plan SpinTel - 4G Unlimited (4G): 25Mbps, unlimited data for $49.95 per month.
Contact Details SpinTel's phone number is:
13 22 10
and website is:
spintel.net.au
activ8me's phone number is:
13 22 88
and website is:
activ8me.net.au
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SpinTel and activ8me NBN25 plans (25Mbps download speed)

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Premium 25
NBN - Sky Muster
21 Mb/s
Unlimited data
$59/mth Go to site
SpinTel broadband NBN reviews
Home Starter
NBN - Fixed Line
25 Mb/s
Unlimited data
$69.95/mth
$44 for first 6 months
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Fixed Wireless 25
NBN - Fixed Wireless
25 Mb/s
Unlimited data
$69.95/mth
$56 for first 6 months
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activ8me broadband NBN reviews
Standard 25
NBN - Fixed Wireless
25 Mb/s
Unlimited data
$74.95/mth Go to site
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Standard 25
NBN - Fixed Line
23 Mb/s
Unlimited data
$74.95/mth Go to site

SpinTel and activ8me NBN50 plans (50Mbps download speed)

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Standard 50
NBN - Fixed Line
50 Mb/s
Unlimited data
$84.95/mth Go to site
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Plus
NBN - Fixed Wireless
50 Mb/s
Unlimited data
$84.95/mth Go to site

SpinTel and activ8me Ultrafast plans (>100Mbps download speed)

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Wireless Plus
NBN - Fixed Wireless
100 Mb/s
Unlimited data
$84.95/mth
$74 for first 6 months
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Wireless Fast
NBN - Fixed Wireless
250 Mb/s
Unlimited data
$89.95/mth
$79 for first 6 months
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Home Plus
NBN - Fixed Line
100 Mb/s
Unlimited data
$89.95/mth
$76 for first 6 months
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Home Turbo
NBN - Fixed Line
500 Mb/s
Unlimited data
$89.95/mth
$79 for first 6 months
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Home Fast
NBN - Fixed Wireless
90 Mb/s
Unlimited data
$89.95/mth
$79.95 for first 6 months
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SpinTel broadband NBN reviews
Wireless Super
NBN - Fixed Wireless
400 Mb/s
Unlimited data
$94.95/mth
$84 for first 6 months
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SpinTel broadband NBN reviews
Home Turbofast
NBN - Fixed Line
750 Mb/s
Unlimited data
$94.95/mth
$84 for first 6 months
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Home Fast 100
NBN - Fixed Line
93 Mb/s
Unlimited data
$99.95/mth
$84.95 for first 6 months
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Home Fast 500
NBN - Fixed Line
500 Mb/s
Unlimited data
$99.95/mth
$84.95 for first 6 months
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SpinTel broadband NBN reviews
Home Ultrafast
NBN - Fixed Line
850 Mb/s
Unlimited data
$104.95/mth
$94 for first 6 months
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Super Fast
NBN - Fixed Wireless
120 Mb/s
Unlimited data
$112.95/mth
$89.95 for first 6 months
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Super Fast 750
NBN - Fixed Line
695 Mb/s
Unlimited data
$114.95/mth Go to site

Summary of SpinTel and activ8me 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.

activ8me doesn't have enough reviews yet for a published rating, so we cannot compare it against SpinTel (3.8 out of 5 from 5 reviews). Compare their plans above, and if you are a activ8me customer we would love to hear how it is going.

How to decide between SpinTel and activ8me? - next steps

  • Read reviews of SpinTel and activ8me to see what people think of these companies
  • Visit the website of each company and do some of your own research - SpinTel and activ8me
  • 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 SpinTel vs activ8me

Is SpinTel better than activ8me?

SpinTel has 5 verified reviews on Oz Broadband Reviews and an overall rating of 3.8 out of 5. activ8me has fewer than 5 reviews so we don't yet show an aggregate rating. Read the individual reviews above to form your own view.

Which is cheaper for NBN100, SpinTel or activ8me?

SpinTel's cheapest NBN100 plan is the Wireless Plus at $74/month intro for 6 months, then $84.95/month. activ8me's cheapest NBN100 plan is the Home Fast at $79.95/month intro for 6 months, then $89.95/month. SpinTel is cheaper on the ongoing price after any intro period ends.

Which has better customer service, SpinTel or activ8me?

SpinTel and activ8me score similarly on customer service, 3.6 vs 3.8 out of 5. Neither stands out from the other on this metric. If onshore support matters, SpinTel's call centre is based in Australia and the Philippines and activ8me's is based in Australia.

What plans do SpinTel and activ8me offer?

SpinTel offers 9 NBN plans and 2 wireless plans. activ8me offers 12 NBN plans. See the full plan tables above for prices, speeds and data limits.

Where are SpinTel and activ8me's call centres?

SpinTel's customer support is based in Australia and the Philippines. activ8me'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 SpinTel to activ8me (or activ8me to SpinTel)?

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 SpinTel

★★★½☆ (3.8)
“Reasonably priced fast broadband”

Overall, spintel has provided a good quality service for a reasonable price. We occasionally go through intermittent dropouts late in the evening,…

— Verified customer (VIC), Jul 2026
★★★½☆ (3.8)
“Reliable NBN”

Never had any issues. Easy to set up. Reliable. Good upload and download speed.

— Verified customer (QLD), Jul 2026

About activ8me

★★★★★ (5.0)
“Followup review of activ8me”

Nonissues Few drop outs

— Verified customer (VIC), Aug 2026
★★★★☆ (4.3)
“Affordable and reliable”

Overall, very happy with spintel and don't plan to go anywhere. Really good value for money, and the support is there if needed.

— Verified customer (SA), Jan 2025

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