Optus and Vodafone both sell nbn and 5G/Home Wireless (Home Internet) plans. Comparing regular ongoing pricing rather than sign-up promos, pricing on matched nbn tiers is mixed: Optus's regular price is listed lower at nbn25, Vodafone's is listed lower at nbn50 and nbn1000, and both providers list the same regular price at nbn100 and nbn500. On 5G/Home Wireless, Optus's regular price is listed lower at the Entry and Mid tiers, while Vodafone's is listed lower at the Premium tier — though at the Premium tier Optus's typical speeds are listed considerably higher, so that isn't a like-for-like comparison. Optus also lists a Fast-tier 5G Home Internet plan, which we don't have an equivalent Vodafone product on file for. Vodafone also lists OptiComm plans, which we don't have an equivalent Optus product on file for.
- Matched nbn tiers (25/50/100/500/1000): Optus's regular price is lower at nbn25. Vodafone's regular price is lower at nbn50 and nbn1000. Both providers list the same regular price at nbn100 and nbn500 ($99/mth).
- nbn750 is only on file for Vodafone in this comparison.
- 5G/Home Wireless: Optus's regular price is lower at the Entry and Mid tiers. Vodafone's regular price is lower at the Premium tier. Optus also lists a Fast tier plan; we don't have an equivalent Vodafone plan on file.
- Vodafone lists six OptiComm plans; we don't have an equivalent Optus OptiComm product on file.
- Every Optus and Vodafone plan included in this comparison is listed with unlimited data.
- Every Optus plan included in this comparison currently carries a promo. Vodafone's six nbn plans are listed at their regular price with no current promo; Vodafone's three 5G Home Internet plans and six OptiComm plans carry a current promo.
nbn Plans Compared
Where both providers have a plan on file at the same nbn speed tier, here's how the regular ongoing price and typical speed compare.
| Speed tier | Optus | Vodafone |
|---|---|---|
| nbn25 | nbn25 Broadband Plan — $83/mth regularPromo $83 $68/mth for a limited period Typical speed: 25/8 Mbps |
Essential nbn Plan — $84/mth Typical speed: 25/8 Mbps |
| nbn50 | Plus Everyday nbn — $97/mth regularPromo $97 $82/mth for a limited period Typical speed: 50/17 Mbps |
Essential+ nbn Plan — $94/mth Typical speed: 50/17 Mbps |
| nbn100 | Plus Everyday Fast nbn — $99/mth regularPromo $99 $84/mth for a limited period Typical speed: 100/18 Mbps |
Home Fast nbn Plan — $99/mth Typical speed: 98/17 Mbps |
| nbn500 | nbn500 Broadband Plan — $99/mth regularPromo $99 $84/mth for a limited period Typical speed: 500/43 Mbps |
Home Fast+ nbn Plan — $99/mth Typical speed: 500/42 Mbps |
| nbn750 | No plan at this tier in our database | Home Superfast nbn Plan — $104/mth Typical speed: 740/42 Mbps |
| nbn1000 | nbn1000 Broadband Plan — $129/mth regularPromo $129 $114/mth for a limited period Typical speed: 820/85 Mbps |
Home Ultrafast nbn Plan — $114/mth Typical speed: 850/85 Mbps |
On the matched tiers (nbn25, nbn50, nbn100, nbn500, nbn1000), pricing is mixed: Optus's regular price is listed lower at nbn25 ($83 vs $84/mth); Vodafone's regular price is listed lower at nbn50 ($94 vs $97/mth) and nbn1000 ($114 vs $129/mth); both providers list the same regular price at nbn100 and nbn500 ($99/mth). Typical speeds are listed identically at nbn25 and nbn50. At nbn100, Optus's typical speeds (100/18 Mbps) are listed slightly higher than Vodafone's (98/17 Mbps). At nbn500, Optus's typical upload speed (43 Mbps) is listed 1 Mbps higher than Vodafone's (42 Mbps); download speeds are identical. At nbn1000, Vodafone's typical download speed (850 Mbps) is listed higher than Optus's (820 Mbps); upload speeds are identical. Vodafone has an nbn750 plan on file with no Optus equivalent. Every Optus plan in this table currently carries a promo; all of Vodafone's nbn plans in this table are listed at their regular price with no current promo.
5G & 4G Home Wireless Compared
| Tier | Optus | Vodafone |
|---|---|---|
| Entry | Plus Everyday Basic 4G Home Internet — $59/mth regularPromo $59 $44/mth for a limited period Unlimited data · typical speed 14/4 Mbps |
5G Home Internet Basic — $65/mth regularPromo $65 $60/mth for a limited period Unlimited data · typical speed 19/2 Mbps |
| Mid | Plus Everyday 5G Home Internet — $69/mth regularPromo $69 $54/mth for a limited period Unlimited data · typical speed 50/11 Mbps |
5G Home Internet Plus — $70/mth regularPromo $70 $55/mth for a limited period Unlimited data · typical speed 50/16 Mbps |
| Fast | Plus Everyday Fast 5G Home Internet — $79/mth regularPromo $79 $64/mth for a limited period Unlimited data · typical speed 87/15 Mbps |
No plan at this tier in our database |
| Premium | Plus Entertainer Superfast 5G Home Internet — $99/mth regularPromo $99 $84/mth for a limited period Unlimited data · typical speed 230/20 Mbps |
5G Home Internet Premium Plan — $75/mth regularPromo $75 $60/mth for a limited period Unlimited data · typical speed 100/18 Mbps |
At the Entry tier, Optus's regular price ($59/mth) is listed lower than Vodafone's ($65/mth); Vodafone's typical download speed (19 Mbps) is listed higher than Optus's (14 Mbps), while Optus's typical upload speed (4 Mbps) is listed higher than Vodafone's (2 Mbps). At the Mid tier, Optus's regular price ($69/mth) is listed lower than Vodafone's ($70/mth) by $1/month; typical download speeds are identical (50 Mbps), while Vodafone's typical upload speed (16 Mbps) is listed higher than Optus's (11 Mbps). At the Premium tier, Vodafone's regular price ($75/mth) is listed lower than Optus's ($99/mth); however, Optus's typical speeds are listed considerably higher on both download (230 vs 100 Mbps) and upload (20 vs 18 Mbps) at this tier, so this isn't a like-for-like speed comparison. Optus also lists a Fast tier plan; we don't have an equivalent Vodafone plan on file.
Vodafone OptiComm Plans
Vodafone lists OptiComm plans in our database. These are shown on their own.
| Plan | Regular price | Typical speed | Data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Opticomm 25 — $84/mth regularPromo $84 $69/mth for a limited period | $84/mth | 25/8 Mbps | Unlimited |
| Opticomm 50 — $94/mth regularPromo $94 $79/mth for a limited period | $94/mth | 50/17 Mbps | Unlimited |
| Opticomm 100 — $99/mth regularPromo $99 $74/mth for a limited period | $99/mth | 96/17 Mbps | Unlimited |
| Opticomm 500 — $99/mth regularPromo $99 $74/mth for a limited period | $99/mth | 500/42 Mbps | Unlimited |
| Opticomm Superfast — $104/mth regularPromo $104 $79/mth for a limited period | $104/mth | 640/42 Mbps | Unlimited |
| Opticomm Ultrafast — $114/mth regularPromo $114 $94/mth for a limited period | $114/mth | 850/85 Mbps | Unlimited |
All six Vodafone OptiComm plans included in this comparison are currently discounted from a higher regular price.
Modem, Bundling & Contract Options
Optus
- Customers who stay connected for 24+ months receive a free WiFi 6 modem with built-in 4G backup.
- Access to Optus SubHub, available to Optus customers generally rather than tied to a specific plan.
Vodafone
- Eligible nbn plans include a $0 Super WiFi modem and Mesh if you stay connected for 24 months, and save $10/mth when bundled with an eligible mobile plan.
- Eligible 5G Home Internet plans include a $0 Super WiFi modem and Mesh if you stay connected for 36 months, and save $10/mth when bundled with an eligible mobile plan.
- Support via online self-service, 24/7 chat, phone, the My Vodafone app, and in-store.
- Network status checker: vodafone.com.au/network/status.
Typical Speeds
Both providers report typical speeds for the busy period of 7pm–11pm, so the "typical speed" figures above are measured on a like-for-like basis between Optus and Vodafone. Typical speeds are subject to change and are not guaranteed.
Differences by Feature
Optus's regular price is lower at nbn25. Vodafone's regular price is lower at nbn50 and nbn1000. Both providers list the same regular price at nbn100 and nbn500 ($99/mth).
Optus's regular price is lower at the Entry and Mid tiers. Vodafone's regular price is lower at the Premium tier, though Optus's typical speeds are listed considerably higher at that tier.
Vodafone's typical download speed is listed higher at the Entry tier; Optus's typical upload speed is listed higher at the Entry tier. Download speeds are matched at the Mid tier; Vodafone's typical upload is listed higher. At the Premium tier, Optus's typical speeds are listed higher on both download and upload.
Vodafone has an nbn750 plan on file; we don't have an Optus equivalent.
Optus offers a Fast-tier 5G Home Internet plan; we don't have an equivalent Vodafone plan on file.
Vodafone lists six OptiComm plans; we don't have an equivalent Optus OptiComm product on file.
Every Optus plan included here currently carries a promo. Vodafone's six nbn plans are listed at their regular price with no current promo; its 5G Home Internet and OptiComm plans carry a current promo.
Optus offers a free WiFi 6 modem with built-in 4G backup after 24 months of continuous connection. Vodafone offers a $0 Super WiFi modem and Mesh after 24 months (nbn) or 36 months (5G Home Internet), plus a $10/mth discount when bundling an eligible mobile plan; we don't have an equivalent Optus mobile-bundle discount on file.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is Optus or Vodafone internet cheaper?
- This depends on the plan type and tier. On nbn, Optus's regular price is lower at nbn25, Vodafone's is lower at nbn50 and nbn1000, and both providers list the same regular price at nbn100 and nbn500. On 5G/Home Wireless, Optus's regular price is lower at the Entry and Mid tiers, while Vodafone's is lower at the Premium tier — though Optus's typical speeds are listed considerably higher at that tier, so it isn't a straightforward like-for-like comparison.
- Do Optus or Vodafone plans have data limits?
- No. Every Optus and Vodafone plan included in this comparison is listed with unlimited data.
- What modem offers do Optus and Vodafone have?
- Optus includes a free WiFi 6 modem with built-in 4G backup for customers who stay connected 24 months or more. Vodafone includes a $0 Super WiFi modem and Mesh after 24 months on eligible nbn plans, or 36 months on eligible 5G Home Internet plans.
- Can I bundle a mobile plan with my nbn or 5G Home Internet plan?
- Vodafone offers a $10/mth discount when bundling an eligible mobile plan with an eligible nbn or 5G Home Internet plan. We don't have an equivalent Optus mobile-bundle discount on file.
- Which nbn speed tiers are on file for both providers?
- nbn25, nbn50, nbn100, nbn500 and nbn1000 are on file for both Optus and Vodafone. nbn750 is on file for Vodafone only; we don't have an Optus equivalent. This page is based on a snapshot of our plan data and may not include every plan a provider offers.
- Does Vodafone have OptiComm plans?
- Six Vodafone OptiComm plans (Opticomm 25, 50, 100, 500, Superfast and Ultrafast) are included in this comparison. We don't have an equivalent Optus OptiComm product on file.
- Does Optus offer a Fast-tier 5G Home Internet plan?
- Yes, Optus's Plus Everyday Fast 5G Home Internet plan is included in this comparison. We don't have an equivalent Vodafone plan on file.
- What is Optus SubHub?
- Optus SubHub is offered to Optus customers generally, rather than tied to a specific plan in our data. We don't have detail on what it includes beyond that, and no equivalent Vodafone offer on file.