Tangerine vs activ8me: Which is the best NBN provider?
Updated 19 August 2026. Plan prices on this page pull live from our database. Ratings are from 11 first-person reviewer ratings (Tangerine 7, activ8me 4).
Tangerine often gets a nod for reliable connections and easy setup, though some customers grumble about a lack of loyalty offers and billing headaches. On the other hand, activ8me is a more budget-friendly option, particularly for those looking for a cheaper entry point into NBN plans. This comparison will help you weigh up Tangerine’s consistent performance against activ8me’s competitive pricing.
NBN plans from $72.90/mth · Partner
Tangerine 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 Tangerine 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.
| Criteria | Tangerine | activ8me |
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| About |
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| Tangerine is a fast-growing nbn and SIM-only mobile provider founded in 2013 by brothers Andrew and Richard Branson (no relation to Virgin's Sir Richard). Known for sharp pricing, no lock-in contracts and Australian-based support, it has been part-owned by Commonwealth Bank since 2021 and has won a string of budget-provider awards. | activ8me is one of Australia's largest nbn Sky Muster satellite providers, specialising in rural, regional and remote homes. Trading since 2005 and owned by Australian Private Networks, it was the first local ISP to commercialise satellite broadband, and now also offers fixed wireless and fixed line nbn plans. | |
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| Overall Rating |
3.6
Tangerine has a overall rating of 3.6 out of 5 based on 7 reviews. Tangerine is a good broadband internet provider according to our users. |
[Not enough reviews] |
| Recommended | 57% of people who have written reviews on this site would recommend Tangerine to their friends as a broadband internet provider. | [Not enough reviews] |
| Reliability |
4.1 Tangerine's reliability is rated as very good by our users. Tangerine has an overall rating of 4.1 out of 5 for reliability. |
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| Customer Service |
3.1 Tangerine's customer service is rated as ok by our users. Tangerine has an overall rating of 3.1 out of 5 for customer service. |
[Not enough reviews] |
| Value for Money |
3.4 Tangerine is rated as ok for value for money by our users. Tangerine has an overall rating of 3.4 out of 5 for value for money. |
[Not enough reviews] |
| Technical Support |
3.7 Tangerine's technical support is rated as good by our users. Tangerine has an overall rating of 3.7 out of 5 for technical support. |
[Not enough reviews] |
| Australian based technical support | No, Tangerine uses a mix of Australian based and overseas call centres for technical support. | [Not enough reviews] |
| Call Centre Location | Tangerine uses call centres based in Australia and Philippines. | [Not enough reviews] |
| Services Offered | Tangerine offers a range of broadband and internet related services including NBN internet plans. | [Not enough reviews] |
| Cost of 25Mbps NBN Plan with unlimited data |
Tangerine - Value: 25Mbps, unlimited data for $72.90 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 |
Tangerine - Value Plus: 50Mbps, unlimited data for $89.90 per month. |
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 |
Tangerine - 100GB (5G): 100Mbps, unlimited data for $34.90 per month. |
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| Contact Details |
Tangerine's phone number is: 1800 211 112 and website is: tangerinetelecom.com.au |
activ8me's phone number is: 13 22 88 and website is: activ8me.net.au |
| Read Reviews | Read reviews of Tangerine. | Read reviews of activ8me. |
| Go to Tangerine | Go to activ8me |
Tangerine and activ8me NBN25 plans (25Mbps download speed)
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Premium 25
NBN - Sky Muster
21 Mb/s
Unlimited data
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$59/mth | Go to site |
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Value
NBN - Fixed Line
25 Mb/s
Unlimited data
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$72.90/mth
$47.90 for first 6 months |
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Standard 25
NBN - Fixed Wireless
25 Mb/s
Unlimited data
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$74.95/mth | Go to site |
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Standard 25
NBN - Fixed Line
23 Mb/s
Unlimited data
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$74.95/mth | Go to site |
Tangerine and activ8me NBN50 plans (50Mbps download speed)
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Standard 50
NBN - Fixed Line
50 Mb/s
Unlimited data
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$84.95/mth | Go to site |
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Plus
NBN - Fixed Wireless
50 Mb/s
Unlimited data
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$84.95/mth | Go to site |
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Value Plus
NBN - Fixed Line
50 Mb/s
Unlimited data
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$89.90/mth
$64.90 for first 6 months |
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Tangerine and activ8me Ultrafast plans (>100Mbps download speed)
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Fixed Wireless Value Plus
NBN - Fixed Wireless
100 Mb/s
Unlimited data
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$88.90/mth
$63.90 for first 6 months |
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Home Fast
NBN - Fixed Wireless
90 Mb/s
Unlimited data
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$89.95/mth
$79.95 for first 6 months |
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Speedy Max
NBN - Fixed Line
500 Mb/s
Unlimited data
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$92.90/mth
$63.90 for first 6 months |
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Fixed Wireless Speedy
NBN - Fixed Wireless
200 Mb/s
Unlimited data
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$92.90/mth
$67.90 for first 6 months |
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Home Fast 100
NBN - Fixed Line
93 Mb/s
Unlimited data
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$99.95/mth
$84.95 for first 6 months |
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Home Fast 500
NBN - Fixed Line
500 Mb/s
Unlimited data
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$99.95/mth
$84.95 for first 6 months |
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Fixed Wireless SuperSpeedy
NBN - Fixed Wireless
400 Mb/s
Unlimited data
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$104.90/mth
$79.90 for first 6 months |
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Super Fast
NBN - Fixed Wireless
120 Mb/s
Unlimited data
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$112.95/mth
$89.95 for first 6 months |
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UltraSpeedy
NBN - Fixed Line
700 Mb/s
Unlimited data
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$114.90/mth
$89.90 for first 6 months |
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Super Fast 750
NBN - Fixed Line
695 Mb/s
Unlimited data
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$114.95/mth | Go to site |
Summary of Tangerine 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.
- Overall: Tangerine and activ8me have pretty similiar ratings overall.
- Recommended: Tangerine is more highly recommended than activ8me.
- Reliability: Tangerine rates higher for reliability than activ8me does.
- Customer Service: activ8me rates higher for customer service than Tangerine does.
- Value for Money: activ8me rates higher for value for money than Tangerine does.
- Technical Support: Tangerine and activ8me have pretty similar ratings in terms of technical support.
How to decide between Tangerine and activ8me? - next steps
- Read reviews of Tangerine and activ8me to see what people think of these companies
- Visit the website of each company and do some of your own research - Tangerine 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 Tangerine vs activ8me
Is Tangerine better than activ8me?
Tangerine has 7 verified reviews on Oz Broadband Reviews and an overall rating of 3.6 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 NBN50, Tangerine or activ8me?
Tangerine's cheapest NBN50 plan is the Value Plus at $64.90/month intro for 6 months, then $89.90/month. activ8me's cheapest NBN50 plan is the Standard 50 at $84.95/month ongoing. activ8me is cheaper on the ongoing price after any intro period ends.
Which has better customer service, Tangerine or activ8me?
activ8me scores 3.8 out of 5 on customer service vs Tangerine's 3.1, based on verified reviews on Oz Broadband Reviews. If onshore support matters, Tangerine's call centre is based in Australia and the Philippines and activ8me's is based in Australia.
What plans do Tangerine and activ8me offer?
Tangerine offers 7 NBN plans and 3 wireless plans. activ8me offers 12 NBN plans. See the full plan tables above for prices, speeds and data limits.
Where are Tangerine and activ8me's call centres?
Tangerine'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 Tangerine to activ8me (or activ8me to Tangerine)?
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 Tangerine
Have been reliable and relatively priced for the offering.
No benefit for loyal customer, recommend change NBN supplier every 6 months to get introduction bonus.
About activ8me
Nonissues Few drop outs
Overall, very happy with spintel and don't plan to go anywhere. Really good value for money, and the support is there if needed.
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