Vodafone vs Leaptel: Which is the best NBN provider?
Updated 31 August 2026. Plan prices on this page pull live from our database. Ratings are from 5 first-person reviewer ratings (Vodafone 2, Leaptel 3).
Vodafone is a well-known name in Australian telecommunications, offering NBN plans alongside its mobile services, while Leaptel is a smaller, independent provider. Leaptel is the cheaper of the two on entry level NBN plans; Vodafone costs more. This makes Leaptel a potential option for those prioritising budget, with Vodafone appealing to customers who prefer a larger, more established brand.
Vodafone and Leaptel 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 Leaptel 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 | Leaptel |
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| Overall Rating | [Not enough reviews] | [Not enough reviews] |
| Recommended | [Not enough reviews] | [Not enough reviews] |
| Reliability | [Not enough reviews] | [Not enough reviews] |
| Customer Service | [Not enough reviews] | [Not enough reviews] |
| Value for Money | [Not enough reviews] | [Not enough reviews] |
| Technical Support | [Not enough reviews] | [Not enough reviews] |
| Australian based technical support | [Not enough reviews] | [Not enough reviews] |
| Call Centre Location | [Not enough reviews] | [Not enough reviews] |
| Services Offered | [Not enough reviews] | [Not enough reviews] |
| Cost of 25Mbps NBN Plan with unlimited data |
Vodafone - Essential: 25Mbps, unlimited data for $84 per month. |
Leaptel - Pronto: 25Mbps, unlimited data for $75 per month. |
| Cost of 50Mbps NBN Plan with unlimited data |
Vodafone - Essential+: 50Mbps, unlimited data for $94 per month. |
Leaptel - Accelerated: 50Mbps, unlimited data for $88 per month. |
| Cost of wireless broadband plan |
Vodafone - 5G Home Internet Basic (5G): 19Mbps, unlimited data for $65 per month. |
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| Contact Details |
Vodafone's phone number is: 1300 650 410 and website is: vodafone.com.au |
Leaptel's phone number is: 1300 205 327 and website is: leaptel.com.au |
| Read Reviews | Read reviews of Vodafone. | Read reviews of Leaptel. |
| Go to Vodafone | Go to Leaptel |
Vodafone and Leaptel NBN25 plans (25Mbps download speed)
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Pronto
NBN - Fixed Line
25 Mb/s
Unlimited data
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$75/mth
$50 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 Leaptel NBN50 plans (50Mbps download speed)
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Accelerated
NBN - Fixed Line
50 Mb/s
Unlimited data
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$88/mth
$75 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 Leaptel Ultrafast plans (>100Mbps download speed)
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Fast
NBN - Fixed Line
500 Mb/s
Unlimited data
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$97/mth
$80 for first 12 months |
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Full Throttle
NBN - Fixed Line
100 Mb/s
Unlimited data
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$97/mth
$80 for first 12 months |
Go to site |
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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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Full Boost
NBN - Fixed Line
100 Mb/s
Unlimited data
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$104/mth
$85 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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Superfast
NBN - Fixed Line
700 Mb/s
Unlimited data
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$108/mth
$89 for first 12 months |
Go to site |
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Turbo Boost +
NBN - Fixed Line
250 Mb/s
Unlimited data
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$110/mth
$95 for first 12 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 |
Go to site |
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Ultrafast
NBN - Fixed Line
880 Mb/s
Unlimited data
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$119/mth
$99 for first 12 months |
Go to site |
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Fast +
NBN - Fixed Line
500 Mb/s
Unlimited data
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$130/mth
$115 for first 12 months |
Go to site |
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Ultrafast +
NBN - Fixed Line
880 Mb/s
Unlimited data
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$150/mth
$135 for first 12 months |
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Hyperfast HFC
NBN - Fixed Line
1700 Mb/s
Unlimited data
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$170/mth
$155 for first 12 months |
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Hyperfast FTTP
NBN - Fixed Line
1700 Mb/s
Unlimited data
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$170/mth
$155 for first 12 months |
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Hyperfast +
NBN - Fixed Line
1700 Mb/s
Unlimited data
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$220/mth
$210 for first 12 months |
Go to site |
Summary of Vodafone and Leaptel 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.
Neither Vodafone nor Leaptel has enough reviews yet for a published rating (we need at least 5), so there is no rating comparison to show. Compare their plans above, and if you are with either of them we would love to hear how it is going.
How to decide between Vodafone and Leaptel? - next steps
- Read reviews of Vodafone and Leaptel to see what people think of these companies
- Visit the website of each company and do some of your own research - Vodafone and Leaptel
- 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 Leaptel
Is Vodafone better than Leaptel?
Both Vodafone and Leaptel have fewer than 5 verified reviews on Oz Broadband Reviews, so we don't yet show aggregate ratings. Compare plans and prices in the tables above, or read the individual reviews on each company's page.
Which is cheaper for NBN50, Vodafone or Leaptel?
Vodafone's cheapest NBN50 plan is the Essential+ at $94/month ongoing. Leaptel's cheapest NBN50 plan is the Accelerated at $75/month intro for 6 months, then $88/month. Leaptel is cheaper on the ongoing price after any intro period ends.
Which has better customer service, Vodafone or Leaptel?
Leaptel scores 5.0 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 Leaptel's is based in Melbourne and Australia.
What plans do Vodafone and Leaptel offer?
Vodafone offers 5 NBN plans and 3 wireless plans. Leaptel offers 13 NBN plans. See the full plan tables above for prices, speeds and data limits.
Where are Vodafone and Leaptel's call centres?
Vodafone's customer support is based in Australia, India and Egypt. Leaptel's customer support is based in Melbourne and Australia. Call centre location can affect support hours and accent comprehension if onshore support is important to you.
How do I switch from Vodafone to Leaptel (or Leaptel 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 Leaptel
Clear understandable language, polite and dont faff about
Easy to connect and speeds as advertised.
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