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Comparison scope: This page compares selected Vodafone and Exetel internet plans included in our comparison data. Exetel currently sells one home internet plan — the One Plan 500/50 — so most tiers below show a Vodafone plan with no Exetel equivalent on file. Where a table shows "No plan at this tier in our database," that means we don't have a matching plan on file — not that the provider definitely doesn't offer one. Exetel also sells a separate mobile eSIM plan, and Vodafone sells separate mobile plans; neither is included in this internet plan comparison.
Vodafone has nbn plans on file from nbn25 up to nbn1000, plus 5G Home Internet and OptiComm Fibre plans. Exetel takes a different approach: instead of multiple speed tiers, it sells a single nbn500 plan at a fixed $80/mth, with two optional in-app features — Warp Speed, which temporarily boosts the connection to nbn1000-equivalent speeds for $1/day, and Hibernate, which temporarily reduces the connection and discounts the bill by $1/day. Exetel's One Plan is only available on nbn Fibre to the Premises (FTTP) or Hybrid Fibre Coaxial (HFC) connections; it isn't available over Fibre to the Node (FTTN) or Fibre to the Curb (FTTC) copper-based connections without an nbn fibre upgrade first.
Quick take
- At the nbn500 tier, both providers have a plan on file and both are listed at their regular price with no current promo: Vodafone's Home Fast+ nbn Plan is $99/mth and Exetel's One Plan 500/50 is $80/mth.
- At nbn500, both plans are listed for FTTP and HFC connections in our data. Vodafone's nbn25, nbn50 and nbn100 plans are also listed for FTTN; its nbn750 and nbn1000 plans are listed for FTTP and HFC only.
- Vodafone has nbn plans on file at nbn25, nbn50, nbn100, nbn750 and nbn1000; we don't have an Exetel plan on file at any of these tiers.
- Exetel doesn't offer multiple speed tiers. Instead, its single plan can be temporarily boosted to 1000/100 Mbps via Warp Speed ($1/day) or temporarily reduced via Hibernate (saves $1/day).
- All six Vodafone nbn plans on file are listed at their regular price with no current promo. All three Vodafone 5G Home Internet plans and all six Vodafone OptiComm plans carry a current promo. Exetel's One Plan is listed at its regular price with no current promo.
- Vodafone has three 5G Home Internet plans and six OptiComm Fibre plans on file; we don't have an equivalent Exetel product on file in either category.
nbn Plans Compared
Exetel has one plan on file, matched at the nbn500 tier. At the other tiers shown, we don't have an equivalent Exetel plan.
| Speed tier | Vodafone | Exetel |
|---|---|---|
| nbn25 | Essential nbn Plan — $84/mthNo current promo Typical speed: 25/8 Mbps Listed for FTTN, FTTP and HFC |
No plan at this tier in our database |
| nbn50 | Essential+ nbn Plan — $94/mthNo current promo Typical speed: 50/17 Mbps Listed for FTTN, FTTP and HFC |
No plan at this tier in our database |
| nbn100 | Home Fast nbn Plan — $99/mthNo current promo Typical speed: 98/17 Mbps Listed for FTTN, FTTP and HFC |
No plan at this tier in our database |
| nbn500 | Home Fast+ nbn Plan — $99/mthNo current promo Typical speed: 500/42 Mbps Listed for FTTP and HFC |
One Plan 500/50 — $80/mthNo current promo Typical speed: 500/40 Mbps Requires nbn FTTP or HFC connection |
| nbn750 | Home Superfast nbn Plan — $104/mthNo current promo Typical speed: 740/42 Mbps Listed for FTTP and HFC |
No plan at this tier in our database. Exetel's nbn500 plan can be temporarily boosted to a 1000/100 Mbps connection via Warp Speed — see below. |
| nbn1000 | Home Ultrafast nbn Plan — $114/mthNo current promo Typical speed: 850/85 Mbps Listed for FTTP and HFC |
No plan at this tier in our database. Exetel's nbn500 plan can be temporarily boosted to a 1000/100 Mbps connection via Warp Speed — see below. |
At the nbn500 tier, Vodafone's Home Fast+ nbn Plan is $99/mth and Exetel's One Plan 500/50 is $80/mth. Both are listed at their regular price with no current promo, a difference of $19/mth. Typical download speed is listed the same for both (500 Mbps), with Exetel's typical upload (40 Mbps) listed slightly below Vodafone's (42 Mbps). Both plans are listed for FTTP and HFC connections. We don't have an Exetel plan on file at nbn25, nbn50, nbn100, nbn750 or nbn1000.
Exetel's Warp Speed & Hibernate, explained
Exetel sells one nbn plan rather than separate speed tiers. Instead, its app lets customers temporarily change the speed of that one connection for a per-day fee or discount:
- Warp Speed temporarily increases the connection to 1000/100 Mbps (typical evening speed 860/85 Mbps) for $1 per day. It's billed for however many days it's switched on — for example, turning it on for 4 days adds $4 to that month's bill on top of the standard $80/mth.
- Hibernate temporarily reduces the connection to around 25/10 Mbps (typical evening speed 25/8.5 Mbps) and discounts the bill by $1 per day it's switched on — for example, turning it on for 2 days reduces that month's bill by $2 from the standard $80/mth.
- Both are toggled on and off in the Exetel app, and don't require a plan change or contract commitment.
We don't have an equivalent per-day speed toggle on file for any Vodafone plan; a Vodafone customer wanting a different speed tier would change plans.
5G Home Internet
We don't have an Exetel 5G Home Internet plan on file. The table below shows Vodafone's 5G Home Internet plans on their own.
| Tier | Vodafone | Exetel |
|---|---|---|
| Entry | 5G Home Internet Basic — $65/mth regularPromo $65 $60/mth for a limited period Unlimited data · typical speed 19/2 Mbps |
No plan at this tier in our database |
| Mid | 5G Home Internet Plus — $70/mth regularPromo $70 $55/mth for a limited period Unlimited data · typical speed 50/16 Mbps |
No plan at this tier in our database |
| Premium | 5G Home Internet Premium Plan — $75/mth regularPromo $75 $60/mth for a limited period Unlimited data · typical speed 100/18 Mbps |
No plan at this tier in our database |
Vodafone OptiComm Fibre Plans
We don't have an Exetel OptiComm plan on file. The table below shows Vodafone's OptiComm plans on their own, with the Exetel column showing that no matching plan is on file at each tier.
| Speed tier | Vodafone | Exetel |
|---|---|---|
| 25 | Opticomm 25 — $84/mth regularPromo $84 $69/mth for a limited period Unlimited data · typical speed 25/8 Mbps |
No plan at this tier in our database |
| 50 | Opticomm 50 — $94/mth regularPromo $94 $79/mth for a limited period Unlimited data · typical speed 50/17 Mbps |
No plan at this tier in our database |
| 100 | Opticomm 100 — $99/mth regularPromo $99 $74/mth for a limited period Unlimited data · typical speed 96/17 Mbps |
No plan at this tier in our database |
| 500 | Opticomm 500 — $99/mth regularPromo $99 $74/mth for a limited period Unlimited data · typical speed 500/42 Mbps |
No plan at this tier in our database |
| Superfast (750) | Opticomm Superfast — $104/mth regularPromo $104 $79/mth for a limited period Unlimited data · typical speed 640/42 Mbps |
No plan at this tier in our database |
| Ultrafast (1000) | Opticomm Ultrafast — $114/mth regularPromo $114 $94/mth for a limited period Unlimited data · typical speed 850/85 Mbps |
No plan at this tier in our database |
Modem, Bundling & Support
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.
- Our data tags Vodafone's OptiComm plans as including a free modem; we don't have the contract terms on file.
- Our data tags the Essential nbn and Essential+ nbn plans with 4G/5G backup, and all Vodafone plans on this page with free activation.
- Support via online self-service, 24/7 chat, phone, the My Vodafone app, and in-store.
- Network status checker: vodafone.com.au/network/status.
Exetel
- The One Plan requires an nbn FTTP or HFC connection. It isn't available on FTTN/FTTC copper-based connections without an nbn fibre upgrade first.
- We don't have a current nbn+mobile bundle discount on file for Exetel.
- Exetel also sells a separate prepaid mobile eSIM plan, which isn't an internet plan and isn't included in the pricing comparison on this page.
- Support via live chat (daily, 9am–9pm AEST/AEDT), phone, the Exetel app, and the Exetel Support Centre: support.exetel.com.au.
Differences by Feature
nbn500 regular pricing
Vodafone's Home Fast+ nbn Plan is $99/mth and Exetel's One Plan 500/50 is $80/mth, both at their regular price with no current promo.
Vodafone's Home Fast+ nbn Plan is $99/mth and Exetel's One Plan 500/50 is $80/mth, both at their regular price with no current promo.
Speed tier flexibility
Vodafone has separate nbn plans on file at nbn25, nbn50, nbn100, nbn500, nbn750 and nbn1000. Exetel sells one nbn500 plan with two optional per-day speed features, Warp Speed and Hibernate.
Vodafone has separate nbn plans on file at nbn25, nbn50, nbn100, nbn500, nbn750 and nbn1000. Exetel sells one nbn500 plan with two optional per-day speed features, Warp Speed and Hibernate.
Connection technology
Exetel's One Plan requires an nbn FTTP or HFC connection. In our data, Vodafone's nbn25, nbn50 and nbn100 plans are listed for FTTN, FTTP and HFC, while its nbn500, nbn750 and nbn1000 plans are listed for FTTP and HFC only.
Exetel's One Plan requires an nbn FTTP or HFC connection. In our data, Vodafone's nbn25, nbn50 and nbn100 plans are listed for FTTN, FTTP and HFC, while its nbn500, nbn750 and nbn1000 plans are listed for FTTP and HFC only.
5G Home Internet availability
Vodafone has 5G Home Internet plans across three tiers (Entry, Mid, Premium) on file. We don't have an equivalent Exetel product on file.
Vodafone has 5G Home Internet plans across three tiers (Entry, Mid, Premium) on file. We don't have an equivalent Exetel product on file.
OptiComm availability
Vodafone has six OptiComm Fibre plans on file, from 25 to Ultrafast. We don't have an Exetel OptiComm plan on file.
Vodafone has six OptiComm Fibre plans on file, from 25 to Ultrafast. We don't have an Exetel OptiComm plan on file.
Promo status
All six Vodafone nbn plans on file are at their regular price with no current promo. Vodafone's 5G Home Internet and OptiComm plans carry a current promo. Exetel's One Plan has no current promo.
All six Vodafone nbn plans on file are at their regular price with no current promo. Vodafone's 5G Home Internet and OptiComm plans carry a current promo. Exetel's One Plan has no current promo.
Modem & bundling offers
Vodafone has 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 Exetel modem or mobile-bundle offer on file.
Vodafone has 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 Exetel modem or mobile-bundle offer on file.
Support channels
Vodafone has online self-service, 24/7 chat, phone, an app, and in-store support. Exetel has live chat, phone, an app, and a self-service Support Centre.
Vodafone has online self-service, 24/7 chat, phone, an app, and in-store support. Exetel has live chat, phone, an app, and a self-service Support Centre.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is Vodafone or Exetel internet cheaper?
- At the nbn500 tier, the only tier where both providers have an nbn plan on file, Vodafone's Home Fast+ nbn Plan is $99/mth and Exetel's One Plan 500/50 is $80/mth. Both are listed at their regular price with no current promo. Vodafone's other nbn plans are also listed with no current promo, while its 5G Home Internet and OptiComm plans carry a temporary discount.
- Why does Exetel only have one internet plan?
- Exetel currently sells a single home nbn plan, the One Plan 500/50, rather than a range of speed tiers. Customers who want a different speed can use the optional Warp Speed or Hibernate features described above instead of switching plans.
- What is Exetel's Warp Speed?
- Warp Speed is an optional feature, activated in the Exetel app, that temporarily increases the connection to 1000/100 Mbps (typical evening speed 860/85 Mbps) for $1 per day it's switched on.
- What is Exetel's Hibernate?
- Hibernate is an optional feature, activated in the Exetel app, that temporarily reduces the connection to around 25/10 Mbps (typical evening speed 25/8.5 Mbps) and discounts the bill by $1 per day it's switched on.
- Can I get these plans on any nbn connection?
- Not necessarily. Exetel's One Plan requires an nbn FTTP or HFC connection and isn't available on FTTN or FTTC copper-based connections unless the address is upgraded to nbn fibre first. In our data, Vodafone's nbn500, nbn750 and nbn1000 plans are also listed for FTTP and HFC only, while its nbn25, nbn50 and nbn100 plans are also listed for FTTN.
- Does Exetel offer 5G Home Internet plans?
- We don't have an Exetel 5G Home Internet plan on file. Vodafone has 5G Home Internet plans across three tiers (Entry, Mid, Premium) in our database.
- Does either provider have OptiComm plans?
- Our database includes six Vodafone OptiComm Fibre plans, from Opticomm 25 up to Opticomm Ultrafast. We don't have an Exetel OptiComm plan on file.
- Do Vodafone or Exetel offer mobile plans?
- Yes, both providers sell separate mobile plans. Neither provider's mobile plans are included in this internet plan comparison.
A note on pricing: All six Vodafone nbn plans shown here are listed at their regular price with no current promo. Vodafone's 5G Home Internet and OptiComm plans carry a temporary discount off a higher listed regular price. Exetel's One Plan is shown at its regular price with no current promo. Always check the current advertised price and any promo length directly with the provider before signing up, as these can change.