Starlink vs Pentanet: 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, Pentanet 0).
Starlink and Pentanet offer very different approaches to internet, with Starlink delivering reliable, fast internet to regional and remote areas where other options struggle. On the other hand, Pentanet is an NBN provider with plans that cost more than Starlink's entry level options.
Starlink 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 Starlink 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 | Starlink | Pentanet |
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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 |
Pentanet - Lite: 24Mbps, unlimited data for $83 per month. |
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| Cost of 50Mbps NBN Plan with unlimited data |
Pentanet - Everyday: 44Mbps, unlimited data for $94 per month. |
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| Cost of wireless broadband plan | ||
| Contact Details |
Starlink's phone number is: and website is: starlink.com |
Pentanet's phone number is: 08 6189 7100 and website is: pentanet.com.au |
| Read Reviews | Read reviews of Starlink. | Read reviews of Pentanet. |
| Go to Starlink | Go to Pentanet |
Starlink and Pentanet NBN25 plans (25Mbps download speed)
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Lite
NBN - Fixed Line
24 Mb/s
Unlimited data
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$83/mth | Go to site |
Starlink and Pentanet NBN50 plans (50Mbps download speed)
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Everyday
NBN - Fixed Line
44 Mb/s
Unlimited data
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$94/mth | Go to site |
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nbn 50/20
NBN - Fixed Line
50 Mb/s
Unlimited data
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$102/mth | Go to site |
Starlink and Pentanet Ultrafast plans (>100Mbps download speed)
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Family
NBN - Fixed Line
420 Mb/s
Unlimited data
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$99/mth
$89 for first 12 months |
Go to site |
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Power
NBN - Fixed Wireless
120 Mb/s
Unlimited data
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$99/mth
$69 for first 12 months |
Go to site |
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nbn 500/50
NBN - Fixed Line
500 Mb/s
Unlimited data
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$109/mth
$99 for first 12 months |
Go to site |
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Performance
NBN - Fixed Wireless
200 Mb/s
Unlimited data
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$109/mth
$79 for first 12 months |
Go to site |
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nbn 250/100
NBN - Fixed Line
250 Mb/s
Unlimited data
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$109/mth | Go to site |
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nbn 100/20
NBN - Fixed Line
100 Mb/s
Unlimited data
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$109/mth
$99 for first 12 months |
Go to site |
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Elite
NBN - Fixed Line
600 Mb/s
Unlimited data
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$119/mth
$99 for first 12 months |
Go to site |
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nbn 100/40
NBN - Fixed Line
100 Mb/s
Unlimited data
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$119/mth
$109 for first 12 months |
Go to site |
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Prime
NBN - Fixed Line
800 Mb/s
Unlimited data
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$129/mth
$104 for first 12 months |
Go to site |
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nbn 750/50
NBN - Fixed Line
750 Mb/s
Unlimited data
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$129/mth
$109 for first 12 months |
Go to site |
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nbn 1000/100
NBN - Fixed Line
1000 Mb/s
Unlimited data
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$139/mth
$114 for first 12 months |
Go to site |
Summary of Starlink 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.
Pentanet 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 Pentanet customer we would love to hear how it is going.
How to decide between Starlink and Pentanet? - next steps
- Read reviews of Starlink and Pentanet to see what people think of these companies
- Visit the website of each company and do some of your own research - Starlink and Pentanet
- 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 Pentanet
Is Starlink better than Pentanet?
Starlink has 8 verified reviews on Oz Broadband Reviews and an overall rating of 4.4 out of 5. Pentanet 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 Pentanet offer?
Starlink offers 3 satellite plans. Pentanet offers 17 NBN plans. See the full plan tables above for prices, speeds and data limits.
How do I switch from Starlink to Pentanet (or Pentanet 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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