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Vodafone vs Starlink: Which is the best NBN provider?

Updated 31 August 2026. Plan prices on this page pull live from our database. Ratings are from 10 first-person reviewer ratings (Vodafone 2, Starlink 8).

Starlink is the cheaper of the two on entry level plans, though Vodafone costs more for its essential NBN tier. Starlink customers frequently highlight its easy setup and ability to handle multiple devices without issue.

Vodafone 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 Vodafone 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 Vodafone 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 Vodafone - Essential: 25Mbps, unlimited data for $84 per month.
Cost of 50Mbps NBN Plan with unlimited data Vodafone - Essential+: 50Mbps, unlimited data for $94 per month.
Cost of wireless broadband plan Vodafone - 5G Home Internet Basic (5G): 19Mbps, unlimited data for $65 per month.
Contact Details Vodafone's phone number is:
1300 650 410
and website is:
vodafone.com.au
Starlink's phone number is:

and website is:
starlink.com
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Vodafone and Starlink NBN25 plans (25Mbps download speed)

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Essential
NBN - Fixed Line
25 Mb/s
Unlimited data
$84/mth Go to site

Vodafone and Starlink NBN50 plans (50Mbps download speed)

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Essential+
NBN - Fixed Line
50 Mb/s
Unlimited data
$94/mth Go to site

Vodafone and Starlink Ultrafast plans (>100Mbps download speed)

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Home Fast+
NBN - Fixed Line
500 Mb/s
Unlimited data
$99/mth
$89 for first 12 months
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Vodafone broadband NBN reviews
Home Superfast
NBN - Fixed Line
740 Mb/s
Unlimited data
$104/mth
$94 for first 12 months
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Vodafone broadband NBN reviews
Home Ultrafast
NBN - Fixed Line
850 Mb/s
Unlimited data
$114/mth
$104 for first 12 months
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Summary of Vodafone 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.

Vodafone 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 Vodafone customer we would love to hear how it is going.

How to decide between Vodafone and Starlink? - next steps

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

Is Vodafone better than Starlink?

Starlink has 8 verified reviews on Oz Broadband Reviews and an overall rating of 4.4 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 has better customer service, Vodafone or Starlink?

Starlink scores 4.4 out of 5 on customer service vs Vodafone's 2.0, based on verified reviews on Oz Broadband Reviews.

What plans do Vodafone and Starlink offer?

Vodafone offers 5 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 Vodafone to Starlink (or Starlink 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

★★★☆☆ (3.3)
“there is a physical store that you can visit if issue. however just poor reliability it drops often like almost everyday on every hour”

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…

— Verified customer (NSW), Aug 2026
★☆☆☆☆ (1.0)
“Unusably slow”

Had to buy multiple range extenders to make it usable. Wouldn’t recommend

— Verified customer (WA), Jul 2026

About Starlink

★★★★½ (4.5)
“Resolved all my dropout woes.”

I'd be happy to return to Aussie Broadband once FTTP is available.

— Verified customer (WA), Aug 2026
★★★★½ (4.8)
“Starlink for the win”

By far the best service I've ever used

— Verified customer (NSW), Aug 2026

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