NBN & Wholesale Networks
The underlying physical networks that retail ISPs connect to. Most Australians are on NBN Co — others may be on an alternative network like Opticomm in new estates.
NBN Co
WholesaleNationalAustralia's national wholesale broadband network. Delivers FTTP, FTTN, FTTC, FTTB, HFC, Fixed Wireless and Sky Muster satellite services.
Opticomm
WholesaleVIC · QLD · SA · WAAlternative wholesale fibre network serving greenfield estates and new developments in VIC, QLD, SA and WA. Retail providers connect over Opticomm infrastructure.
Aussie Broadband (Wholesale)
WholesaleNationalWholesale broadband aggregation services used by smaller retail ISPs across the NBN and other fixed-line networks.
Leaptel (Light WiFi / Velocity)
VIC · NationalRetail and wholesale services on Opticomm and NBN networks, particularly active in Victorian greenfield estates.
Swoop (Fixed Wireless)
Fixed WirelessRegional / RuralAlternative fixed wireless broadband provider servicing regional and rural Australia, operating independently of the NBN.
SkyMuster (NBN Satellite)
SatelliteRemote AustraliaNBN Co's satellite service for remote and very remote Australians where no fixed or wireless connection is viable.
Internet Service Providers
Retail providers that sell NBN, 5G home internet and other fixed broadband plans. Use the comparison tools to find the best value plan for your area.
Aussie Broadband
Top ratedNBN · Fixed WirelessAustralian-owned ISP known for excellent customer service and local support. Strong performance on NBN.
Superloop
NBNCompetitive NBN plans with no lock-in contracts. Owns its own backhaul network for better speeds.
Telstra
NBN · 5G HomeAustralia's largest telco — wide plan range, 24/7 support, strong bundling options.
Optus
NBN · 5G HomeSecond-largest provider with NBN and 5G Home internet plans. Good bundling with Optus mobile.
TPG
NBNBudget-friendly NBN plans. Owned by TPG Telecom along with Vodafone and iiNet.
iiNet
NBNAward-winning ISP with strong customer service reputation. Part of TPG Telecom group.
Internode
NBNPremium ISP known for reliability and Australian-based support. Part of TPG Telecom group.
Vodafone / TPG (5G Home)
5G Home5G home internet — no technician needed, plug-and-play modem. Available where 5G coverage exists.
Mate Communicate
NBNAustralian-owned ISP with competitive NBN pricing and no overseas call centres.
Tangerine
BudgetNBNLow-cost NBN plans with a strong focus on value and transparency.
Dodo / iPrimus
BudgetNBNBudget internet and energy provider. Basic NBN plans at competitive prices.
SpinTel
NBNCompetitive NBN plans with no lock-in and Australian support.
WhistleOut (Compare)
CompareComparisonCompare NBN and internet plans from all major providers side-by-side.
Mobile Phone Providers
Australia has three main mobile networks (Telstra, Optus, Vodafone/TPG). Many MVNOs resell on these networks — often at lower prices with the same coverage.
Telstra
Best coverageOwn networkLargest mobile network in Australia — widest coverage including many regional and remote areas.
Optus
Own networkSecond-largest network. Strong metro and suburban coverage with competitive plan pricing.
Vodafone / TPG
Own networkMetro-focused network with strong city coverage. Good value plans with international inclusions.
Boost Mobile
PopularTelstra networkRuns on the Telstra network — excellent regional coverage at lower prices than Telstra retail.
Woolworths Mobile
Optus networkOptus network MVNO with Everyday Rewards bonus data. Simple, no-lock-in plans.
Coles Mobile
Optus networkOptus network MVNO with FlyBuys points earning and data rollover.
Belong Mobile
Telstra networkTelstra-network MVNO with simple month-to-month plans. No excess data charges — speed capped instead.
amaysim
Optus networkOptus network MVNO — popular for large data allowances and international roaming.
Catch Connect
BudgetOptus networkOptus network MVNO with data rollover. Available through Catch.com.au.
Moose Mobile
BudgetTelstra networkTelstra network MVNO offering competitive prepaid and monthly SIM-only plans.
WhistleOut Mobile (Compare)
CompareComparisonCompare mobile plans from all Australian providers side-by-side by data, price and network.
Electricity & Gas
Use the government comparison tools first — they're unbiased and cover all retailers. WA and TAS energy is largely government-owned.
Energy Made Easy (Govt)
OfficialNSW · VIC · QLD · SA · ACT · TASAustralian Government's free comparison tool for electricity and gas plans. No bias — compare all retailers.
Victorian Energy Compare
OfficialVIC onlyVictoria's government energy comparison site — find the cheapest electricity and gas plan in VIC.
AGL
NSW · VIC · QLD · SA · WA · ACTOne of Australia's largest energy retailers — electricity and gas plans nationwide.
Origin Energy
NSW · VIC · QLD · SA · ACTMajor energy retailer with electricity and gas plans. Also offers solar and battery storage.
EnergyAustralia
NSW · VIC · QLD · SA · ACTLarge electricity and gas retailer with market and fixed-rate plan options.
Alinta Energy
NSW · VIC · QLD · SA · WACompetitive electricity and gas retailer, particularly strong in WA and SA.
Simply Energy
NSW · VIC · QLD · SACompetitive rates with various discount structures. Available in eastern states.
Momentum Energy
NSW · VIC · QLD · SA · ACTOwned by Hydro Tasmania — focuses on renewable energy and competitive plans.
Amber Electric
InnovativeNSW · VIC · QLD · SA · ACT · WAAccess wholesale electricity prices directly — ideal for households with solar, batteries or EVs.
Synergy (WA)
WA onlyWestern Australia's main electricity retailer — government-owned, services Perth and south-west WA.
Horizon Power (WA)
Regional WAWA regional energy provider servicing the Pilbara, Kimberley, Mid-West and remote communities.
Aurora Energy (TAS)
TAS onlyTasmania's main electricity retailer. Powered predominantly by renewable hydro generation.
Canstar Blue (Compare)
CompareNationalIndependent comparison and ratings site for electricity and gas plans with customer satisfaction scores.
Water Utilities
Water utilities in Australia are state-owned and region-specific — you can't choose your provider. Find your utility by state and region below.
Sydney Water
NSWGreater SydneyDrinking water, wastewater and recycled water services for Greater Sydney.
Hunter Water
NSWHunter / Central CoastWater and wastewater services for the Hunter, Central Coast and Mid-North Coast regions.
WaterNSW
NSWStatewide bulkBulk water supply for NSW — manages dams, rivers and water quality statewide.
Melbourne Water
VICMelbourne metroWholesale water supply and sewerage services for metropolitan Melbourne.
City West Water
VICMelbourne WestRetail water and sewerage for Melbourne's western suburbs.
South East Water
VICMelbourne South-EastRetail water and sewerage for Melbourne's south-eastern suburbs.
Yarra Valley Water
VICMelbourne North/EastRetail water and sewerage for Melbourne's northern and eastern suburbs.
Coliban Water
VICCentral VICWater and wastewater services for central Victoria, including Bendigo and Castlemaine.
Urban Utilities (QLD)
QLDBrisbane & surroundsWater and sewerage for Brisbane, Ipswich, Lockyer Valley, Somerset and Scenic Rim.
Unitywater (QLD)
QLDSunshine Coast / Moreton BayWater and sewerage for Moreton Bay, Sunshine Coast and Noosa.
SA Water
SAStatewideSouth Australia's main water and sewerage utility — services metro Adelaide and regional SA.
Water Corporation (WA)
WAStatewideWestern Australia's main water, wastewater and drainage service provider.
TasWater
TASStatewideTasmania's water and sewerage corporation serving the whole state.
Icon Water (ACT)
ACTCanberra & regionWater and sewerage services for the ACT and surrounding region.
Power and Water (NT)
NTStatewideElectricity, water and sewerage services across the Northern Territory.
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