Vocal vs Starlink: 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 (Vocal 0, Starlink 8).
Vocal offers entry level NBN plans, making it the cheaper option for those on a budget. Starlink is often highlighted for handling multiple devices and streaming without issue, though its upfront equipment costs and monthly fees are higher than traditional providers. Vocal's plan pricing is characterised by its affordability across its NBN tiers.
Vocal and Starlink 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 Vocal and Starlink 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 | Vocal | Starlink |
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| Overall Rating | [Not enough reviews] |
4.4
Starlink has an overall rating of 4.4 out of 5 based on 8 reviews. Starlink is a very good broadband internet provider according to our users. |
| Recommended | [Not enough reviews] | 100% of people who have written reviews on this site would recommend Starlink to their friends as a broadband internet provider. |
| Reliability | [Not enough reviews] |
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. |
| Customer Service | [Not enough reviews] |
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. |
| Value for Money | [Not enough reviews] |
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. |
| Technical Support | [Not enough reviews] |
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. |
| Australian based technical support | [Not enough reviews] | No, Starlink uses a mix of Australian based and overseas call centres for technical support. |
| Call Centre Location | [Not enough reviews] | Starlink uses call centres based in . |
| Services Offered | [Not enough reviews] | Starlink offers a range of broadband and internet related services including internet plans. |
| Cost of 25Mbps NBN Plan with unlimited data |
Vocal - nbn 25: 25Mbps, unlimited data for $50 per month. |
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| Cost of 50Mbps NBN Plan with unlimited data |
Vocal - nbn 50: 50Mbps, unlimited data for $70 per month. |
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| Cost of wireless broadband plan |
Vocal - Wireless Unlimited 25 (4G): 20Mbps, unlimited data for $50 per month. |
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| Contact Details |
Vocal's phone number is: 1300 796700 and website is: vocal.com.au |
Starlink's phone number is: and website is: starlink.com |
| Read Reviews | Read reviews of Vocal. | Read reviews of Starlink. |
| Go to Vocal | Go to Starlink |
Vocal and Starlink NBN25 plans (25Mbps download speed)
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nbn 25
NBN - Fixed Line
25 Mb/s
Unlimited data
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$50/mth | Go to site |
Vocal and Starlink NBN50 plans (50Mbps download speed)
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nbn 50
NBN - Fixed Line
50 Mb/s
Unlimited data
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$70/mth | Go to site |
Vocal and Starlink Ultrafast plans (>100Mbps download speed)
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nbn 500
NBN - Fixed Line
500 Mb/s
Unlimited data
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$90/mth | Go to site |
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nbn 750
NBN - Fixed Line
750 Mb/s
Unlimited data
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$100/mth | Go to site |
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nbn 1000
NBN - Fixed Line
1000 Mb/s
Unlimited data
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$110/mth | Go to site |
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nbn 250
NBN - Fixed Line
250 Mb/s
Unlimited data
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$130/mth | Go to site |
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nbn 500
NBN - Fixed Line
500 Mb/s
Unlimited data
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$180/mth | Go to site |
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nbn 1000
NBN - Fixed Line
1000 Mb/s
Unlimited data
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$230/mth | Go to site |
Summary of Vocal and Starlink 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.
Vocal 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 Vocal customer we would love to hear how it is going.
How to decide between Vocal and Starlink? - next steps
- Read reviews of Vocal and Starlink to see what people think of these companies
- Visit the website of each company and do some of your own research - Vocal and Starlink
- 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 Vocal vs Starlink
Is Vocal better than Starlink?
Starlink has 8 verified reviews on Oz Broadband Reviews and an overall rating of 4.4 out of 5. Vocal 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 Vocal and Starlink offer?
Vocal offers 9 NBN plans and 3 wireless plans. Starlink offers 3 satellite plans. See the full plan tables above for prices, speeds and data limits.
How do I switch from Vocal to Starlink (or Starlink to Vocal)?
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 Vocal
Home speed tests showed very poor speeds, but nothing was done about my enquiries. When I finally cancelled the service I was quickly sent a large…
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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