SpinTel internet review

SpinTel offers affordable NBN, home wireless and mobile broadband plans. Find out if it's right for you in our in-depth review covering price, features and customer service.

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SpinTel internet review: Our verdict

SpinTel’s internet plans will suit people who want budget-friendly internet without sacrificing speed or service quality.

Founded in 1996, it’s one of Australia’s longer-running independent providers and offers three NBN plans across different speed tiers: NBN 25, NBN 500 and NBN 1000.

The range is more limited than some other providers, but it will suit those after either a basic internet plan or fast speeds.

SpinTel also provides 4G and 5G home wireless broadband as a standalone alternative to NBN.

It can be handy for homes without NBN access or for those who prefer a cable-free setup. You can also sign up to one of its mobile broadband plans for a more portable internet option.

SpinTel has been recognised in Finder’s 2026 Broadband Awards, winning Best Ultrafast Speeds NBN Provider and being highly commended in two other categories: Best Budget NBN Provider and Best Wireless Broadband Provider.

Pros

  • Bundling discounts for mobile and internet
  • Option to BYO modem
  • No lock-in contracts or setup fees
  • Home phone add-on available
  • 14-day trial for its home wireless plans
  • Live chat support available

Cons

  • Monthly modem rental fee for its home wireless plans

Compare SpinTel's fixed-line NBN plans

Speeds above NBN 100 require an FTTP or HFC connection. Entering your address on SpinTel's website will confirm which plans are available at your property.

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SpinTel NBN Home Starter
Finder Award
NBN
Month-to-month
SAVE $155.70
$64.95
$39
per month for first 6 months
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Nbn25
25/8
Mbps
$64.95
per month  
SAVE $155.70
$64.95
$39
per month for first 6 months
$39/mth for first 6 months, then $64.95/mth. $39 min. total cost. T&Cs apply.
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SpinTel NBN Home Turbo
NBN
Month-to-month
SAVE $65.70
$86.95
$76
per month for first 6 months
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Nbn500
500/42
Mbps
$86.95
per month  
SAVE $65.70
$86.95
$76
per month for first 6 months
$76/mth for first 6 months, then $86.95/mth. $76 min. total cost. T&Cs apply.
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SpinTel NBN Home Ultrafast
NBN
Month-to-month
SAVE $65.70
$99.95
$89
per month for first 6 months
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Nbn1000
850/82
Mbps
$99.95
per month  
SAVE $65.70
$99.95
$89
per month for first 6 months
$89/mth for first 6 months, then $99.95/mth. $89 min. total cost. T&Cs apply.
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How the Finder Score helps you find a better broadband plans

We designed the Finder Score to simplify your search for the best NBN and Home Wireless plans. By analysing hundreds of options from over 40 providers, we evaluate pricing, speeds, data allowances and plan features. Each factor is weighted and combined to generate a score out of 10 — helping you quickly spot the most competitive plans on the market. Read the full breakdown.

Compare SpinTel's home wireless broadband plans

Keep in mind you’ll need to rent a modem, which costs either $4 or $10 per month, depending on your plan and needs.

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SpinTel 4G Home Wireless Broadband
Home wireless
Optus network
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No special offer
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4G
Typical evening speed not provided
$49.95
per month  
No special offer
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SpinTel 5G Home Wireless Broadband 50Mbps
Home wireless
Optus network
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5G
Typical evening speed not provided
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How the Finder Score helps you find a better broadband plans

We designed the Finder Score to simplify your search for the best NBN and Home Wireless plans. By analysing hundreds of options from over 40 providers, we evaluate pricing, speeds, data allowances and plan features. Each factor is weighted and combined to generate a score out of 10 — helping you quickly spot the most competitive plans on the market. Read the full breakdown.

Compare SpinTel's mobile broadband plans

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SpinTel Mobile Broadband 50GB
Mobile broadband
Optus network
Month-to-month
  • 4G network
  • Month-to-month
  • BYO device or purchase for $10 per month
50GB
50GB
$28
per month
$0 setup fees, $58 min. total cost
$28 per month
$0 setup fees, $58 min. total cost
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SpinTel Mobile Broadband Unlimited
Mobile broadband
Optus network
Month-to-month
  • 4G network
  • Month-to-month
  • Modem cost $10 per month
Unlimited Data
Unlimited Data
$49.95
per month
$0 setup fees, $79.95 min. total cost
$49.95 per month
$0 setup fees, $79.95 min. total cost
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What features are included with SpinTel's NBN plans?

SpinTel's plans are simple by design, with a few useful extras worth knowing about.

Home phone add-on

You can add a home phone line to your NBN plan.

The pay-as-you-go option includes free incoming calls, with local and national calls at 10 cents per call and mobile calls at 20 cents per minute.

For unlimited calls to local, national and Australian mobile numbers, the unlimited phone pack costs $10 per month.

Bundle and save

SpinTel lets you bundle a mobile SIM plan with your NBN service at checkout.

The bundle discount applies while both services remain active on your account.

It’s available on selected plans, with a discount of $3 a month.

Refer a friend

With SpinTel’s Refer a Friend program, you earn ongoing monthly credit when someone you refer signs up to a plan.

You’ll get $5 per month for each NBN referral, credited to your bill.

How does SpinTel rate on performance for NBN?

SpinTel is not included in the ACCC’s Measuring Broadband Australia program, which independently tests and publishes quarterly speed data for a selection of Australia’s larger NBN providers.

This means its evening speed performance isn’t independently verified.

Instead, SpinTel publishes its own self-reported typical evening speeds (7pm-11pm) for its NBN plans.

While the NBN 25 and NBN 500 plans can reach full speeds during the busy evening period, the NBN 1000 plan falls a bit short.

However, most households are unlikely to notice the difference, and it’s broadly in line with many other providers in our database.

How does SpinTel rate for customer service?

If you need to contact SpinTel's customer service team, you can get in touch with them using the following methods:

  • Calling the service and support line between 8am-8pm AEDT, Monday to Friday.
  • Sending a message via live chat on the website, WhatsApp or Messenger during the same hours, and additionally on the weekend, 9am-5pm AEDT.

According to the latest ACMA complaints-handling performance report (July-September 2025), SpinTel recorded 85 complaints per 10,000 services.

It also took an average of 11 days to resolve complaints. Like other providers in the report, these figures are combined across both mobile and NBN services into a single score.

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Sources

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4 Responses

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    AndrewMarch 14, 2026

    Does Spintel offer a 4G/5G hotspot wifi modem plan.
    I have two properties and spend 90% time at an Adelaide house which has FTTP fibre cable but when I go away to a holiday home which does not have NBN I want to be able to relocate my hotspot device for the weekend.
    As I get older and retire, I would increase usage in the country premise.
    I don’t want to pay for NBN for a building I am not in.
    Can they help?

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      SarahApril 7, 2026Finder

      Hi Andrew,

      Yes, SpinTel offers both 4G and 5G wireless broadband plans, including options for home use and portable, pocket WiFi modems on the Optus network. Plans are generally contract-free (with modem costs) and provide unlimited data options, with 5G offering higher speeds (up to 240Mbps+) and 4G (up to 25Mbps) providing a portable or home alternative. Hope this helps!

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    TerryJune 1, 2024

    Are any provider doing pensioner discounts

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