Vodafone vs iinet: Which is the best NBN provider?
Updated 24 August 2026. Plan prices on this page pull live from our database. Ratings are from 10 first-person reviewer ratings (Vodafone 2, iinet 8).
Vodafone and iinet offer different approaches to NBN, with iinet generally being the more budget-friendly option for entry level plans. Vodafone’s plans tend to sit at a higher price point. iinet customers often report good speeds and stable connections, though some note a lack of loyalty benefits for existing customers.
Vodafone and iinet 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 Vodafone and iinet 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 | Vodafone | iinet |
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| Overall Rating | [Not enough reviews] |
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iinet has an overall rating of 4 out of 5 based on 8 reviews. iinet is a very good broadband internet provider according to our users. |
| Recommended | [Not enough reviews] | 88% of people who have written reviews on this site would recommend iinet to their friends as a broadband internet provider. |
| Reliability | [Not enough reviews] |
4 iinet's reliability is rated as very good by our users. iinet has an overall rating of 4 out of 5 for reliability. |
| Customer Service | [Not enough reviews] |
4 iinet's customer service is rated as very good by our users. iinet has an overall rating of 4 out of 5 for customer service. |
| Value for Money | [Not enough reviews] |
4 iinet is rated as very good for value for money by our users. iinet has an overall rating of 4 out of 5 for value for money. |
| Technical Support | [Not enough reviews] |
4.1 iinet's technical support is rated as very good by our users. iinet has an overall rating of 4.1 out of 5 for technical support. |
| Australian based technical support | [Not enough reviews] | No, iinet uses a mix of Australian based and overseas call centres for technical support. |
| Call Centre Location | [Not enough reviews] | iinet uses call centres based in Australia, Philippines and South Africa. |
| Services Offered | [Not enough reviews] | iinet offers a range of broadband and internet related services including NBN and 5G internet plans. |
| Cost of 25Mbps NBN Plan with unlimited data |
Vodafone - Essential: 25Mbps, unlimited data for $84 per month. |
iinet - NBN25: 25Mbps, unlimited data for $79.99 per month. |
| Cost of 50Mbps NBN Plan with unlimited data |
Vodafone - Essential+: 50Mbps, unlimited data for $94 per month. |
iinet - NBN50: 50Mbps, unlimited data for $89.99 per month. |
| Cost of wireless broadband plan |
Vodafone - 5G Home Internet Basic (5G): 19Mbps, unlimited data for $65 per month. |
iinet - 5G Plus (5G): 50Mbps, unlimited data for $59.99 per month. |
| Contact Details |
Vodafone's phone number is: 1300 650 410 and website is: vodafone.com.au |
iinet's phone number is: 13 19 17 and website is: iinet.net.au |
| Read Reviews | Read reviews of Vodafone. | Read reviews of iinet. |
| Go to Vodafone | Go to iinet |
Vodafone and iinet NBN25 plans (25Mbps download speed)
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NBN25
NBN - Fixed Line
25 Mb/s
Unlimited data
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$79.99/mth
$59.99 for first 6 months |
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Essential
NBN - Fixed Line
25 Mb/s
Unlimited data
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$84/mth | Go to site |
Vodafone and iinet NBN50 plans (50Mbps download speed)
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NBN50
NBN - Fixed Line
50 Mb/s
Unlimited data
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$89.99/mth
$69.99 for first 6 months |
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Essential+
NBN - Fixed Line
50 Mb/s
Unlimited data
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$94/mth | Go to site |
Vodafone and iinet Ultrafast plans (>100Mbps download speed)
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NBN500
NBN - Fixed Line
500 Mb/s
Unlimited data
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$94.99/mth
$69.99 for first 6 months |
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Home Fast+
NBN - Fixed Line
500 Mb/s
Unlimited data
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$99/mth
$89 for first 12 months |
Go to site |
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Home Superfast
NBN - Fixed Line
740 Mb/s
Unlimited data
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$104/mth
$94 for first 12 months |
Go to site |
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NBN Superfast
NBN - Fixed Line
740 Mb/s
Unlimited data
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$104.99/mth
$74.99 for first 6 months |
Go to site |
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Home Ultrafast
NBN - Fixed Line
850 Mb/s
Unlimited data
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$114/mth
$104 for first 12 months |
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NBN Ultrafast
NBN - Fixed Line
850 Mb/s
Unlimited data
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$114.99/mth
$84.99 for first 6 months |
Go to site |
Summary of Vodafone and iinet 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.
Vodafone doesn't have enough reviews yet for a published rating, so we cannot compare it against iinet (4.0 out of 5 from 8 reviews). Compare their plans above, and if you are a Vodafone customer we would love to hear how it is going.
How to decide between Vodafone and iinet? - next steps
- Read reviews of Vodafone and iinet to see what people think of these companies
- Visit the website of each company and do some of your own research - Vodafone and iinet
- 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 Vodafone vs iinet
Is Vodafone better than iinet?
iinet has 8 verified reviews on Oz Broadband Reviews and an overall rating of 4 out of 5. Vodafone 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, Vodafone or iinet?
Vodafone's cheapest NBN50 plan is the Essential+ at $94/month ongoing. iinet's cheapest NBN50 plan is the NBN50 at $69.99/month intro for 6 months, then $89.99/month. iinet is cheaper on the ongoing price after any intro period ends.
Which has better customer service, Vodafone or iinet?
iinet scores 4.0 out of 5 on customer service vs Vodafone's 2.0, based on verified reviews on Oz Broadband Reviews. If onshore support matters, Vodafone's call centre is based in Australia, India and Egypt and iinet's is based in Australia, the Philippines and South Africa.
What plans do Vodafone and iinet offer?
Vodafone offers 5 NBN plans and 3 wireless plans. iinet offers 5 NBN plans and 3 wireless plans. See the full plan tables above for prices, speeds and data limits.
Where are Vodafone and iinet's call centres?
Vodafone's customer support is based in Australia, India and Egypt. iinet's customer support is based in Australia, the Philippines and South Africa. Call centre location can affect support hours and accent comprehension if onshore support is important to you.
How do I switch from Vodafone to iinet (or iinet to Vodafone)?
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 Vodafone
i mean is free $0 introduction to their 12 months FTTP . so is ok . however if i am to pay $74.99 a month for it. no way. out in first month it drops…
Had to buy multiple range extenders to make it usable. Wouldn’t recommend
About iinet
No loyalty bonus for being their bread and butter income. SAD
Good price, especially with the new customer offers. Find the connection to be slow at times though
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