Is Starlink better than Lightning Broadband?

Starlink has 5 verified reviews on Oz Broadband Reviews and an overall rating of 4.1 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 4 satellite plans and 3 NBN plans. Lightning Broadband offers 30 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.

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

Starlink and Lightning Broadband offer distinct approaches to getting you online, appealing to very different users. Starlink is a global satellite internet provider, often the only real option for those in remote areas, with reviews consistently highlighting its reliability where other services fail. On the other hand, Lightning Broadband is a smaller, Australian owned and operated fibre and fixed wireless provider, typically serving metro and regional centres with a strong focus on local support and competitive pricing.

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
About
	Starlink is a satellite internet service owned and operated by Elon Musk's SpaceX. Launched in Australia in 2021 and now available across much of the world, its low-orbit satellites deliver far faster speeds and lower latency than traditional satellite, making it a popular fixed-line alternative in rural and remote areas.	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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Overall Rating	4.1 Starlink has a overall rating of 4.1 out of 5 based on 5 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	4.4 Starlink's reliability is rated as very good by our users. Starlink has an overall rating of 4.4 out of 5 for reliability.	[Not enough reviews]
Customer Service	4 Starlink's customer service is rated as very good by our users. Starlink has an overall rating of 4 out of 5 for customer service.	[Not enough reviews]
Value for Money	3.8 Starlink is rated as good for value for money by our users. Starlink has an overall rating of 3.8 out of 5 for value for money.	[Not enough reviews]
Technical Support	4.2 Starlink's technical support is rated as very good by our users. Starlink has an overall rating of 4.2 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. 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		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. Lightning Broadband - Everyday Internet: 50Mbps, unlimited data for $85 per month.
Cost of wireless broadband plan
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
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Starlink and Lightning Broadband NBN25 plans (25Mbps download speed)

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
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

Starlink 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	$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

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

Residential - 100 Mbps NBN - Starlink 100 Mb/s Unlimited data	$75/mth	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
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
Entertainment plus NBN - Private Fibre 750 Mb/s Unlimited data	$104/mth $75 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
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
speed NBN - Private Fibre 1000 Mb/s Unlimited data	$109/mth $85 for first 6 months	Go to site
Residential - 200 Mbps NBN - Starlink 200 Mb/s Unlimited data	$110/mth	Go to site
Business Plus NBN - Private Fibre 200 Mb/s Unlimited data	$129/mth	Go to site
Residential - Max NBN - Starlink 400 Mb/s Unlimited data	$150/mth	Go to site
Speed NBN - Private Fibre 500 Mb/s Unlimited data	$169/mth	Go to site
Plus NBN - Private Fibre 1000 Mb/s Unlimited data	$199/mth	Go to site
Ultra Fast NBN - Private Fibre 2000 Mb/s Unlimited data	$395/mth	Go to site
Ultra Fast NBN - Private Fibre 2000 Mb/s Unlimited data	$435/mth	Go to site
Ludicrous Speed NBN - Private Fibre 5000 Mb/s Unlimited data	$695/mth Setup Fee: $499	Go to site
Ludicrous Speed NBN - Private Fibre 5000 Mb/s Unlimited data	$735/mth	Go to site

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.

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