Is Tangerine better than Lightning Broadband?

Tangerine has 6 verified reviews on Oz Broadband Reviews and an overall rating of 3.6 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.

Which is cheaper for NBN50, Tangerine or Lightning Broadband?

Tangerine's cheapest NBN50 plan is the Value Plus at $59.90/month intro for 6 months, then $84.90/month. Lightning Broadband's cheapest NBN50 plan is the Everyday Internet at $65/month intro for 6 months, then $85/month.

What plans do Tangerine and Lightning Broadband offer?

Tangerine offers 7 NBN plans and 3 wireless plans. Lightning Broadband offers 20 NBN plans. See the full plan tables above for prices, speeds and data limits.

Where are Tangerine and Lightning Broadband's call centres?

Tangerine's customer support is based in Australia and the Philippines. 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 Tangerine to Lightning Broadband (or Lightning Broadband 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.

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

Tangerine and Lightning Broadband offer different approaches to getting you online. Tangerine is a well-known NBN reseller, often praised by reviewers for reliable connections and easy setup, though some customers report frustration with billing issues and a lack of loyalty offers. Lightning Broadband, on the other hand, operates its own fibre network in select areas, providing an alternative to NBN for those who can access it. This comparison will help you weigh up their services.

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NBN plans from $69.90/mth · Partner

Tangerine 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 Tangerine 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	Tangerine	Lightning Broadband
About	Partner
	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.	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	3.6 Tangerine has a overall rating of 3.6 out of 5 based on 6 reviews. Tangerine is a good broadband internet provider according to our users.	[Not enough reviews]
Recommended	50% of people who have written reviews on this site would recommend Tangerine to their friends as a broadband internet provider.	[Not enough reviews]
Reliability	4.2 Tangerine's reliability is rated as very good by our users. Tangerine has an overall rating of 4.2 out of 5 for reliability.	[Not enough reviews]
Customer Service	3 Tangerine's customer service is rated as ok by our users. Tangerine has an overall rating of 3 out of 5 for customer service.	[Not enough reviews]
Value for Money	3.3 Tangerine is rated as ok for value for money by our users. Tangerine has an overall rating of 3.3 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 $69.9 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	Tangerine - Value Plus: 50Mbps, unlimited data for $84.9 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	Tangerine - 100GB (5G): 100Mbps, unlimited data for $34.9 per month.
Contact Details	Tangerine's phone number is: 1800 211 112 and website is: tangerinetelecom.com.au	Lightning Broadband's phone number is: 1300 477 525 and website is: lightningbroadband.com.au
Read Reviews	Read reviews of Tangerine.	Read reviews of Lightning Broadband.
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Tangerine and Lightning Broadband NBN25 plans (25Mbps download speed)

Value NBN - Fixed Line 25 Mb/s Unlimited data	$69.9/mth $44.9 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

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

Value Plus NBN - Fixed Line 50 Mb/s Unlimited data	$84.9/mth $59.9 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

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

Fixed Wireless Value Plus NBN - Fixed Wireless 100 Mb/s Unlimited data	$84.9/mth $59.9 for first 6 months	Go to site
Fixed Wireless Speedy NBN - Fixed Wireless 200 Mb/s Unlimited data	$88.9/mth $63.9 for first 6 months	Go to site
Speedy Max NBN - Fixed Line 500 Mb/s Unlimited data	$88.9/mth $63.9 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
Fixed Wireless SuperSpeedy NBN - Fixed Wireless 400 Mb/s Unlimited data	$104.9/mth $79.9 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
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
UltraSpeedy NBN - Fixed Line 700 Mb/s Unlimited data	$119.9/mth $94.9 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 Tangerine 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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