Telstra and Vodafone both sell nbn and 5G Home Internet plans. Comparing regular ongoing pricing rather than sign-up promos, Vodafone lists a lower regular price than Telstra on the nbn25, nbn750 and nbn1000 tiers, while both providers list the same regular price at nbn500. On 5G Home Internet, Vodafone's regular price is lower than Telstra's at every matched tier, though Telstra's plans carry a 1000GB monthly data allowance rather than Vodafone's unlimited data. Telstra also offers nbn Fixed Wireless and Satellite Home Internet, which we don't have an equivalent Vodafone product for.
- Matched nbn tiers (25/500/750/1000): Vodafone's regular price is lower at nbn25, nbn750 and nbn1000. Both providers list the same regular price at nbn500 ($99/mth).
- nbn50 is only on file for Vodafone in this comparison; nbn100 is only on file for Telstra.
- 5G Home Internet: Vodafone's regular price is lower than Telstra's at every matched tier (Entry, Mid, Premium). Telstra's plans included here list a 1000GB monthly data allowance; Vodafone's are listed as unlimited data.
- At the Entry and Premium 5G Home Internet tiers, Telstra's typical download and upload speeds are listed higher than Vodafone's. At the Mid tier, typical speeds are broadly similar between the two.
- Telstra offers nbn Fixed Wireless and Satellite Home Internet; we don't have equivalent Vodafone products on file.
- Every Telstra plan included in this comparison is listed at its regular price with no current promo. 6 of Vodafone's 8 included plans are currently discounted; the Essential nbn Plan and Essential+ nbn Plan are listed at their regular price with no current promo.
nbn Plans Compared
Where both providers have a plan at the same nbn speed tier, here's how the regular ongoing price and typical download/upload speed compare.
| Speed tier | Telstra | Vodafone |
|---|---|---|
| nbn25 | Basic nbn Plan — $89/mth Typical speed: 25/4 Mbps |
Essential nbn Plan — $84/mth Typical speed: 25/8 Mbps |
| nbn50 | No plan at this tier in our database | Essential+ nbn Plan — $94/mth Typical speed: 50/17 Mbps |
| nbn100 | Premium 100Mbps nbn Plan — $99/mth Typical speed: 100/17 Mbps |
No plan at this tier in our database |
| nbn500 | Premium 500Mbps nbn Plan — $99/mth Typical speed: 500/40 Mbps |
Home Fast+ nbn Plan — $99/mth regularPromo $99 $89/mth for a limited period Typical speed: 500/42 Mbps |
| nbn750 | Ultimate nbn Plan — $119/mth Typical speed: 750/40 Mbps |
Home Superfast nbn Plan — $104/mth regularPromo $104 $94/mth for a limited period Typical speed: 740/42 Mbps |
| nbn1000 | Ultrafast nbn Plan — $129/mth Typical speed: 875/80 Mbps |
Home Ultrafast nbn Plan — $114/mth regularPromo $114 $104/mth for a limited period Typical speed: 850/85 Mbps |
On every matched tier, Telstra's listed price is its regular price with no current promo. At nbn25, nbn750 and nbn1000, Vodafone's regular price is listed lower than Telstra's. At nbn500, both providers list the same regular price ($99/mth). Typical download speeds are listed within a few Mbps of each other at every matched tier; Vodafone's typical upload speed is listed slightly higher than Telstra's at nbn25, nbn500 and nbn1000, while Telstra's is listed slightly higher at nbn750.
5G Home Internet Compared
| Tier | Telstra | Vodafone |
|---|---|---|
| Entry | Basic 5G Internet — $70/mth 1000GB data · typical speed 23/5 Mbps |
5G Home Internet Basic — $65/mth regularPromo $65 $60/mth for a limited period Unlimited data · typical speed 19/2 Mbps |
| Mid | Essential 5G Internet — $80/mth 1000GB data · typical speed 47/21 Mbps |
5G Home Internet Plus — $70/mth regularPromo $70 $55/mth for a limited period Unlimited data · typical speed 50/16 Mbps |
| Premium | Premium 5G Internet — $95/mth 1000GB data · typical speed 632/98 Mbps |
5G Home Internet Premium Plan — $75/mth regularPromo $75 $60/mth for a limited period Unlimited data · typical speed 100/18 Mbps |
Vodafone's regular price is listed lower than Telstra's at every tier shown here. At the Entry tier, Telstra's typical speeds are listed higher on both download (23 vs 19 Mbps) and upload (5 vs 2 Mbps). At the Mid tier, typical download speeds are listed close together (47 vs 50 Mbps) while Telstra's typical upload is listed higher (21 vs 16 Mbps). At the Premium tier, Telstra's typical speeds are listed substantially higher on both download (632 vs 100 Mbps) and upload (98 vs 18 Mbps), while Telstra's plans are capped at 1000GB and Vodafone's are listed as unlimited.
nbn Fixed Wireless & Satellite: Check With Vodafone Whether They Offer These
We don't have a distinct nbn Fixed Wireless product or a satellite home internet product on file for Vodafone — check with Vodafone directly to confirm whether they offer these. Telstra offers both:
| Plan | Regular price | Typical speed | Data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic nbn Fixed Wireless Plan | $89/mth | 23/3 Mbps | Unlimited |
| Premium nbn Fixed Wireless Plan | $99/mth | 183/14 Mbps | Unlimited |
| Ultimate nbn Fixed Wireless Plan | $119/mth | 298/20 Mbps | Unlimited |
| Satellite Home Internet | $125/mth | 50/10 Mbps | Unlimited |
The supplied data doesn't specify which addresses or coverage areas these plans are suited to. Check availability at your address directly with Telstra.
Modem, Bundling & Contract Options
Telstra
- Choice of internet-only, or internet bundled with a modem and/or a home phone line.
- Earn Telstra Plus reward points on eligible internet products and services.
- Support via multilingual phone/chat lines, live chat, phone, in-store, and the National Relay Service (NRS).
- Online self-service for account management and troubleshooting.
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 download speeds for the busy period of 7pm–11pm, so the "typical speed" figures above are measured on a like-for-like basis between Telstra and Vodafone. Typical evening download speeds are subject to change and are measured 7pm–11pm. Speeds are not guaranteed and may vary.
Differences by Feature
Vodafone's regular price is lower at nbn25, nbn750 and nbn1000. Both providers list the same regular price at nbn500 ($99/mth).
Vodafone's regular price is lower than Telstra's at every matched tier (Entry, Mid, Premium).
Telstra's plans included here list a 1000GB monthly data allowance. Vodafone's plans included here are listed as unlimited data.
Telstra's typical speeds are listed higher at the Entry and Premium tiers. At the Mid tier, typical download speeds are listed close together and Telstra's typical upload is listed higher.
We have Telstra plans for both on file; we don't have equivalent Vodafone plans in our database.
Telstra offers Telstra Plus reward points and internet+phone bundling. Vodafone offers a $0 Super WiFi modem and Mesh after 24 or 36 months of continuous connection (depending on plan type) and a $10/mth mobile-bundle discount; we don't have an equivalent Telstra mobile-bundle discount on file.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is Telstra or Vodafone internet cheaper?
- This depends on the plan type and tier. On nbn, Vodafone's regular price is lower at nbn25, nbn750 and nbn1000, while both providers list the same regular price at nbn500. On 5G Home Internet, Vodafone's regular price is lower than Telstra's at every matched tier included in this comparison.
- Does Telstra 5G Home Internet have unlimited data?
- No. Telstra's 5G Home Internet plans (Basic, Essential, Premium) included in this comparison list a 1000GB monthly data allowance rather than unlimited data; speed is capped after 1000GB is used. More information: Telstra's 5G Home Internet page.
- Does Vodafone 5G Home Internet have unlimited data?
- Yes. Every Vodafone 5G Home Internet plan included in this comparison is listed with unlimited data.
- Which provider has faster 5G Home Internet speeds?
- Among the plans included in this comparison, Telstra's typical speeds are listed higher at the Entry and Premium tiers. At the Mid tier, typical download speeds are listed close together between the two providers.
- Can I bundle a mobile plan with my nbn 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 Telstra mobile-bundle discount on file.
- Does either provider offer nbn Fixed Wireless or Satellite?
- In our database, only Telstra has a dedicated satellite home internet plan and a distinct nbn Fixed Wireless range on file. This page is based on a snapshot of our plan data and may not include every plan a provider offers, so it's worth checking directly with Vodafone if this matters to you.
- Do Vodafone nbn plans have data limits?
- No. Every Vodafone nbn plan included in this comparison is listed with unlimited data.
Telstra also sells prepaid "Upfront Data" mobile broadband plans (from $33/mth for 30GB) which aren't included in this comparison, as we don't have an equivalent Vodafone product on file.