Is Swoop better than Lightning Broadband?

Both Swoop and Lightning Broadband 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, Swoop or Lightning Broadband?

Swoop's cheapest NBN50 plan is the nbn 50 at $69/month intro for 6 months, then $84/month. Lightning Broadband's cheapest NBN50 plan is the Everyday Internet at $65/month intro for 6 months, then $85/month. Swoop is cheaper on the ongoing price after any intro period ends.

What plans do Swoop and Lightning Broadband offer?

Swoop offers 8 NBN plans. Lightning Broadband offers 20 NBN plans. See the full plan tables above for prices, speeds and data limits.

Where are Swoop and Lightning Broadband's call centres?

Swoop's customer support is based in Australia. Lightning Broadband's customer support is based in Melbourne. Call centre location can affect support hours and accent comprehension if onshore support is important to you.

How do I switch from Swoop to Lightning Broadband (or Lightning Broadband to Swoop)?

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.

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

Swoop is a larger, ASX-listed organisation with a broader national presence, often appealing to those after a more established provider. On the other hand, Lightning Broadband is a smaller, more specialised player focused on specific network builds and delivering high-speed fibre to apartments and businesses, with reviews often highlighting their dedicated customer support. This comparison helps you weigh up the differences between a big-picture player and a more niche, performance-focused option.

Swoop 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 Swoop 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	Swoop	Lightning Broadband
About
	Swoop Broadband is an ASX-listed Australian internet provider that runs its own fixed wireless network of more than 470 towers alongside reselling nbn. The retail brand started life in regional Victoria in the 1990s and now offers nbn 25 through to nbn 1000, plus FTTP and Opticomm where the local infrastructure is in place. Swoop also runs business internet and mobile plans, and was named a 2026 ProductReview award winner in the Internet Service Provider category.	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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Cost of 25Mbps NBN Plan with unlimited data	Swoop - nbn 25: 25Mbps, unlimited data for $69 per month. Swoop - Fixed Wireless 30: 29Mbps, unlimited data for $69 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	Swoop - nbn 50: 50Mbps, unlimited data for $84 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	Swoop's phone number is: 1300 66 55 75 and website is: www.swoop.com.au	Lightning Broadband's phone number is: 1300 477 525 and website is: lightningbroadband.com.au
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Swoop and Lightning Broadband NBN25 plans (25Mbps download speed)

nbn 25 NBN - Fixed Line 25 Mb/s Unlimited data	$69/mth $54 for first 6 months	Go to site
Fixed Wireless 30 NBN - Fixed Wireless 29 Mb/s Unlimited data	$69/mth $54 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

Swoop and Lightning Broadband NBN50 plans (50Mbps download speed)

nbn 50 NBN - Fixed Line 50 Mb/s Unlimited data	$84/mth $69 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

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

Fixed Wireless 120 NBN - Fixed Wireless 114 Mb/s Unlimited data	$94/mth $74 for first 6 months	Go to site
nbn 500 NBN - Fixed Line 500 Mb/s Unlimited data	$94/mth $72 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
speed NBN - Private Fibre 1000 Mb/s Unlimited data	$109/mth $85 for first 6 months	Go to site
nbn 1000 NBN - Fixed Line 890 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
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
Fixed Wireless 250 NBN - Fixed Wireless 237 Mb/s Unlimited data	$119/mth $94 for first 6 months	Go to site
Business Plus NBN - Private Fibre 200 Mb/s Unlimited data	$129/mth	Go to site
Speed NBN - Private Fibre 500 Mb/s Unlimited data	$169/mth	Go to site

Summary of Swoop 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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