Vodafone vs Origin Internet: Which is the best NBN provider?
Updated 16 October 2026. Plan prices on this page pull live from our database. Ratings are from 7 first-person reviewer ratings (Vodafone 2, Origin Internet 5).
Vodafone and Origin Internet both offer NBN plans, but they come from different corners of the market. Vodafone is a major telco, generally the cheaper of the two on entry level NBN plans. Origin Internet, on the other hand, is known for its energy services first, with NBN as an additional offering, and costs more for its entry level plans.
Vodafone and Origin Internet 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 Origin Internet 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 | Origin Internet |
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| Overall Rating | [Not enough reviews] |
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Origin Internet has an overall rating of 4 out of 5 based on 5 reviews. Origin Internet is a very good broadband internet provider according to our users. |
| Recommended | [Not enough reviews] | 80% of people who have written reviews on this site would recommend Origin Internet to their friends as a broadband internet provider. |
| Reliability | [Not enough reviews] |
4.2 Origin Internet's reliability is rated as very good by our users. Origin Internet has an overall rating of 4.2 out of 5 for reliability. |
| Customer Service | [Not enough reviews] |
4 Origin Internet's customer service is rated as very good by our users. Origin Internet has an overall rating of 4 out of 5 for customer service. |
| Value for Money | [Not enough reviews] |
4 Origin Internet is rated as very good for value for money by our users. Origin Internet has an overall rating of 4 out of 5 for value for money. |
| Technical Support | [Not enough reviews] |
3.8 Origin Internet's technical support is rated as good by our users. Origin Internet has an overall rating of 3.8 out of 5 for technical support. |
| Australian based technical support | [Not enough reviews] | Yes, Origin Internet does have Australian based technical support. |
| Call Centre Location | [Not enough reviews] | Origin Internet uses call centres based in Australia. |
| Services Offered | [Not enough reviews] | Origin Internet offers a range of broadband and internet related services including NBN internet plans. |
| Cost of 25Mbps NBN Plan with unlimited data |
Vodafone - Essential: 25Mbps, unlimited data for $84 per month. |
Origin Internet - Everyday: 25Mbps, unlimited data for $95 per month. |
| Cost of 50Mbps NBN Plan with unlimited data |
Vodafone - Essential+: 50Mbps, unlimited data for $94 per month. |
Origin Internet - Experience: 50Mbps, unlimited data for $109 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 |
Origin Internet's phone number is: 13 24 61 and website is: www.originenergy.com.au/internet |
| Read Reviews | Read reviews of Vodafone. | Read reviews of Origin Internet. |
| Go to Vodafone | Go to Origin Internet |
Vodafone and Origin Internet NBN25 plans (25Mbps download speed)
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Essential
NBN - Fixed Line
25 Mb/s
Unlimited data
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$84/mth | Go to site |
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Everyday
NBN - Fixed Line
25 Mb/s
Unlimited data
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$95/mth
$55 for first 6 months |
Go to site |
Vodafone and Origin Internet NBN50 plans (50Mbps download speed)
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Essential+
NBN - Fixed Line
50 Mb/s
Unlimited data
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$94/mth | Go to site |
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Experience
NBN - Fixed Line
50 Mb/s
Unlimited data
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$109/mth
$69 for first 6 months |
Go to site |
Vodafone and Origin Internet Ultrafast plans (>100Mbps download speed)
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Home Fast+
NBN - Fixed Line
500 Mb/s
Unlimited data
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$99/mth | Go to site |
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Home Superfast
NBN - Fixed Line
740 Mb/s
Unlimited data
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$104/mth | Go to site |
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Extra Fast
NBN - Fixed Line
500 Mb/s
Unlimited data
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$114/mth
$74 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 | Go to site |
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Ultra Fast
NBN - Fixed Line
860 Mb/s
Unlimited data
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$144/mth
$104 for first 6 months |
Go to site |
Summary of Vodafone and Origin Internet 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 Origin Internet (4.0 out of 5 from 5 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 Origin Internet? - next steps
- Read reviews of Vodafone and Origin Internet to see what people think of these companies
- Visit the website of each company and do some of your own research - Vodafone and Origin Internet
- 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 Origin Internet
Is Vodafone better than Origin Internet?
Origin Internet has 5 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 Origin Internet?
Vodafone's cheapest NBN50 plan is the Essential+ at $94/month ongoing. Origin Internet's cheapest NBN50 plan is the Experience at $69/month intro for 6 months, then $109/month. Vodafone is cheaper on the ongoing price after any intro period ends.
Which has better customer service, Vodafone or Origin Internet?
Origin Internet 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 Origin Internet's is based in Australia.
What plans do Vodafone and Origin Internet offer?
Vodafone offers 5 NBN plans and 3 wireless plans. Origin Internet offers 4 NBN plans. See the full plan tables above for prices, speeds and data limits.
Where are Vodafone and Origin Internet's call centres?
Vodafone's customer support is based in Australia, India and Egypt. Origin Internet's customer support is based in 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 Origin Internet (or Origin Internet 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 Origin Internet
I would use it NBN1000 plan when it is in the discounted period. The spend is amazing and the price is great.
Origin’s 750/40 Mbps plan is great value at just $80 a month, offering fast and highly reliable speeds for heavy streaming and gaming. The connection…
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