Starlink vs Lightning Broadband: Which is the best NBN provider?
Updated 1 September 2026. Plan prices on this page pull live from our database. Ratings are from 8 first-person reviewer ratings (Starlink 8, Lightning Broadband 0).
Starlink and Lightning Broadband offer very different internet experiences, with Starlink providing high-speed satellite internet, particularly for those in rural and remote areas. On the other hand, Lightning Broadband offers NBN plans, and is the cheaper of the two on entry level options, while Starlink costs more.
Starlink 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 Starlink 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 | Starlink | Lightning Broadband |
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| Overall Rating |
4.4
Starlink has a overall rating of 4.4 out of 5 based on 8 reviews. Starlink is a very good broadband internet provider according to our users. |
[Not enough reviews] |
| Recommended | 100% of people who have written reviews on this site would recommend Starlink to their friends as a broadband internet provider. | [Not enough reviews] |
| Reliability |
4.5 Starlink's reliability is rated as excellent by our users. Starlink has an overall rating of 4.5 out of 5 for reliability. |
[Not enough reviews] |
| Customer Service |
4.4 Starlink's customer service is rated as very good by our users. Starlink has an overall rating of 4.4 out of 5 for customer service. |
[Not enough reviews] |
| Value for Money |
4.1 Starlink is rated as very good for value for money by our users. Starlink has an overall rating of 4.1 out of 5 for value for money. |
[Not enough reviews] |
| Technical Support |
4.4 Starlink's technical support is rated as very good by our users. Starlink has an overall rating of 4.4 out of 5 for technical support. |
[Not enough reviews] |
| Australian based technical support | No, Starlink uses a mix of Australian based and overseas call centres for technical support. | [Not enough reviews] |
| Call Centre Location | Starlink uses call centres based in . | [Not enough reviews] |
| Services Offered | Starlink offers a range of broadband and internet related services including internet plans. | [Not enough reviews] |
| Cost of 25Mbps NBN Plan with unlimited data |
Lightning Broadband - Entry Level: 25Mbps, unlimited data for $72 per month. |
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| Cost of 50Mbps NBN Plan with unlimited data |
Lightning Broadband - Everyday Internet: 50Mbps, unlimited data for $85 per month. |
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| Contact Details |
Starlink's phone number is: and website is: starlink.com |
Lightning Broadband's phone number is: 1300 477 525 and website is: lightningbroadband.com.au |
| Read Reviews | Read reviews of Starlink. | Read reviews of Lightning Broadband. |
| Go to Starlink | Go to Lightning Broadband |
Starlink and Lightning Broadband NBN25 plans (25Mbps download speed)
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Entry Level
NBN - Private Fibre
25 Mb/s
Unlimited data
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$72/mth
$45 for first 6 months |
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Entry Level
NBN - Private Fibre
25 Mb/s
Unlimited data
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$86.90/mth
Setup Fee: $110 |
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Starlink and Lightning Broadband NBN50 plans (50Mbps download speed)
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Everyday Internet
NBN - Private Fibre
50 Mb/s
Unlimited data
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$85/mth
$65 for first 6 months |
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Everyday Internet
NBN - Private Fibre
50 Mb/s
Unlimited data
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$97.90/mth
Setup Fee: $110 |
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Starlink and Lightning Broadband Ultrafast plans (>100Mbps download speed)
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Most Popular Plan
NBN - Private Fibre
500 Mb/s
Unlimited data
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$95/mth
$69 for first 6 months |
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Entertainment Plus
NBN - Private Fibre
750 Mb/s
Unlimited data
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$104/mth
$75 for first 6 months |
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Lightning Speed
NBN - Private Fibre
1000 Mb/s
Unlimited data
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$109/mth
$85 for first 6 months |
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Most Popular Plan
NBN - Private Fibre
100 Mb/s
Unlimited data
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$119.90/mth
Setup Fee: $110 |
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Business Plus
NBN - Private Fibre
200 Mb/s
Unlimited data
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$141.90/mth
Setup Fee: $110 |
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Lightning Speed
NBN - Private Fibre
500 Mb/s
Unlimited data
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$185.90/mth
Setup Fee: $110 |
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Lightning Plus
NBN - Private Fibre
1000 Mb/s
Unlimited data
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$218.90/mth
Setup Fee: $110 |
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Ultra Fast
NBN - Private Fibre
2000 Mb/s
Unlimited data
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$395/mth
Setup Fee: $499 |
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Ultra Fast
NBN - Private Fibre
2000 Mb/s
Unlimited data
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$478.50/mth
Setup Fee: $550 |
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Ludicrous Speed
NBN - Private Fibre
5000 Mb/s
Unlimited data
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$695/mth
Setup Fee: $499 |
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Ludicrous Speed
NBN - Private Fibre
5000 Mb/s
Unlimited data
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$808.50/mth
Setup Fee: $550 |
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Summary of Starlink 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.
Lightning Broadband doesn't have enough reviews yet for a published rating, so we cannot compare it against Starlink (4.4 out of 5 from 8 reviews). Compare their plans above, and if you are a Lightning Broadband customer we would love to hear how it is going.
How to decide between Starlink and Lightning Broadband? - next steps
- Read reviews of Starlink and Lightning Broadband to see what people think of these companies
- Visit the website of each company and do some of your own research - Starlink and Lightning Broadband
- 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 Starlink vs Lightning Broadband
Is Starlink better than Lightning Broadband?
Starlink has 8 verified reviews on Oz Broadband Reviews and an overall rating of 4.4 out of 5. Lightning Broadband has fewer than 5 reviews so we don't yet show an aggregate rating. Read the individual reviews above to form your own view.
What plans do Starlink and Lightning Broadband offer?
Starlink offers 3 satellite plans. Lightning Broadband offers 15 NBN plans. See the full plan tables above for prices, speeds and data limits.
How do I switch from Starlink to Lightning Broadband (or Lightning Broadband to Starlink)?
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 Starlink
I'd be happy to return to Aussie Broadband once FTTP is available.
By far the best service I've ever used
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