TPG vs iPrimus: Which is the best NBN provider?

Updated 19 August 2026. Plan prices on this page pull live from our database. Ratings are from 18 first-person reviewer ratings (TPG 17, iPrimus 1).

TPG and iPrimus are both well-known players in the Australian broadband market, though they come from different angles; TPG is often seen as the value-driven choice, known for its competitive pricing and reliable connections, particularly for those working from home or streaming. On the other hand, iPrimus, now owned by Vocus, generally positions itself as a slightly more premium option. Real reviews suggest TPG customers appreciate its consistent speeds and ease of setup, while some have noted price increases and occasional connection dropouts.

TPG and iPrimus 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 TPG and iPrimus 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 TPG iPrimus
About TPG broadband NBN, wireless and adsl internet reviews and plan comparisons iPrimus broadband NBN, wireless and adsl internet reviews and plan comparisons
TPG is a long-running budget broadband brand that merged with Vodafone in 2020 to form TPG Telecom, now one of Australia's largest telco groups (it also owns iiNet). TPG-branded plans remain a low-cost way onto the nbn. iPrimus is a value nbn and mobile brand owned by Vocus, the group behind Dodo. It targets households after straightforward, mid-priced broadband.
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Overall Rating 4
TPG has a overall rating of 4 out of 5 based on 17 reviews.
TPG is a very good broadband internet provider according to our users.
[Not enough reviews]
Recommended 82% of people who have written reviews on this site would recommend TPG to their friends as a broadband internet provider. [Not enough reviews]
Reliability 4
TPG's reliability is rated as very good by our users. TPG has an overall rating of 4 out of 5 for reliability.
[Not enough reviews]
Customer Service 4
TPG's customer service is rated as very good by our users. TPG has an overall rating of 4 out of 5 for customer service.
[Not enough reviews]
Value for Money 3.7
TPG is rated as good for value for money by our users. TPG has an overall rating of 3.7 out of 5 for value for money.
[Not enough reviews]
Technical Support 4.1
TPG's technical support is rated as very good by our users. TPG has an overall rating of 4.1 out of 5 for technical support.
[Not enough reviews]
Australian based technical support No, TPG uses a mix of Australian based and overseas call centres for technical support. [Not enough reviews]
Call Centre Location TPG uses call centres based in Australia, India and Philippines. [Not enough reviews]
Services Offered TPG offers a range of broadband and internet related services including internet plans. [Not enough reviews]
Cost of 25Mbps NBN Plan with unlimited data TPG - NBN25: 25Mbps, unlimited data for $79.99 per month.
Cost of 50Mbps NBN Plan with unlimited data TPG - NBN50: 50Mbps, unlimited data for $89.99 per month.
iPrimus - Standard Plus: 50Mbps, unlimited data for $90 per month.
Cost of wireless broadband plan TPG - 5G Plus (5G): 50Mbps, unlimited data for $59.99 per month.
Contact Details TPG's phone number is:
13 14 23
and website is:
tpg.com.au
iPrimus's phone number is:
13 17 89
and website is:
iprimus.com.au
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TPG and iPrimus NBN25 plans (25Mbps download speed)

TPG broadband NBN reviews
NBN25
NBN - Fixed Line
25 Mb/s
Unlimited data
$79.99/mth
$59.99 for first 6 months
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TPG and iPrimus NBN50 plans (50Mbps download speed)

TPG broadband NBN reviews
NBN50
NBN - Fixed Line
50 Mb/s
Unlimited data
$89.99/mth
$69.99 for first 6 months
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iPrimus broadband NBN reviews
Standard Plus
NBN - Fixed Line
50 Mb/s
Unlimited data
$90/mth Go to site

TPG and iPrimus Ultrafast plans (>100Mbps download speed)

TPG broadband NBN reviews
NBN100
NBN - Fixed Line
98 Mb/s
Unlimited data
$94.99/mth
$69.99 for first 12 months
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TPG broadband NBN reviews
NBN500
NBN - Fixed Line
500 Mb/s
Unlimited data
$94.99/mth
$69.99 for first 12 months
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iPrimus broadband NBN reviews
Premium
NBN - Fixed Line
100 Mb/s
Unlimited data
$100/mth Go to site
iPrimus broadband NBN reviews
Premium plus
NBN - Fixed Line
500 Mb/s
Unlimited data
$100/mth Go to site
TPG broadband NBN reviews
NBN Home Superfast
NBN - Fixed Line
740 Mb/s
Unlimited data
$104.99/mth
$74.99 for first 6 months
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iPrimus broadband NBN reviews
Home Superfast
NBN - Fixed Line
740 Mb/s
Unlimited data
$107/mth Go to site
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NBN Home Ultrafast
NBN - Fixed Line
850 Mb/s
Unlimited data
$114.99/mth
$84.99 for first 6 months
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iPrimus broadband NBN reviews
Home Ultrafast
NBN - Fixed Line
840 Mb/s
Unlimited data
$122/mth Go to site

Summary of TPG and iPrimus 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: TPG rates higher overall than iPrimus does.
  • Recommended: TPG is more highly recommended than iPrimus.
  • Reliability: TPG rates higher for reliability than iPrimus does.
  • Customer Service: TPG and iPrimus have pretty similar ratings for customer service.
  • Value for Money: TPG rates higher for value for money than iPrimus does.
  • Technical Support: TPG rates higher for technical support than iPrimus does.

How to decide between TPG and iPrimus? - next steps

  • Read reviews of TPG and iPrimus to see what people think of these companies
  • Visit the website of each company and do some of your own research - TPG and iPrimus
  • 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 TPG vs iPrimus

Is TPG better than iPrimus?

TPG has 17 verified reviews on Oz Broadband Reviews and an overall rating of 4 out of 5. iPrimus 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, TPG or iPrimus?

TPG's cheapest NBN50 plan is the NBN50 at $69.99/month intro for 6 months, then $89.99/month. iPrimus's cheapest NBN50 plan is the Standard Plus at $90/month ongoing.

Which has better customer service, TPG or iPrimus?

TPG and iPrimus score similarly on customer service, 4.0 vs 4.0 out of 5. Neither stands out from the other on this metric. If onshore support matters, TPG's call centre is based in Australia, India and the Philippines and iPrimus's is based in Australia and the Philippines.

What plans do TPG and iPrimus offer?

TPG offers 6 NBN plans and 2 wireless plans. iPrimus offers 5 NBN plans. See the full plan tables above for prices, speeds and data limits.

Where are TPG and iPrimus's call centres?

TPG's customer support is based in Australia, India and the Philippines. iPrimus's customer support is based in Australia and the Philippines. Call centre location can affect support hours and accent comprehension if onshore support is important to you.

How do I switch from TPG to iPrimus (or iPrimus to TPG)?

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 TPG

★★★★☆ (4.3)
“Followup review of TPG”

No change. Happy with them.

— Verified customer (NSW), Aug 2026
★★½☆☆ (2.5)
“Fine but not great”

Internet not super reliable and often much slower than advertised.

— Verified customer (WA), Aug 2026

About iPrimus

★★★☆☆ (3.3)
“Just ok...”

When the connection is stable, it's great. But I regularly find that it drops out particularly at night and will have to reboot my router semi-regularly

— Verified customer (SA), Jan 2025
★★★★½ (4.5)
“11 years in and still not jumping ship”

I've come from their ADSL2+ plans many moons ago and have had only consistent good experiences with them. Even when I shifted to NBN and the system kept…

— Verified customer (VIC), Mar 2021

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