Westnet 4G Home Wireless
Up to 20 Mbps · 4G network
$59.99 / mth
No lock-in contract
- Unlimited data
- Modem included
- Fetch bundles available
Provider overview
Provider overview
Westnet internet: NBN, wireless & cable plans
Westnet is an Australian internet provider that has offered home broadband since 1994 and mobile services since 2008, spanning fibre, wireless and satellite NBN, VDSL2 and cable broadband. Westnet has since merged into iiNet, so it no longer takes new sign-ups. Read on for what Westnet offered, how its plans compared, then compare a current provider before you sign up.
Since 1994
Aussie provider
NBN + wireless
broadband types
Now iiNet
merged brand
Unlimited
data on most plans
Westnet is no longer available
Westnet no longer takes new customers: the brand has been transferred to and merged into iiNet, part of the same telco group. The plans and prices below reflect what Westnet historically offered and are kept for reference.
If you want a similar range of NBN, wireless and home broadband plans, compare current providers that cover your address.
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Fixed-line NBN
Westnet NBN plans
Westnet offered a full range of fibre NBN plans, from NBN 12 up to NBN Ultrafast, including Superfast and Ultrafast tiers for FTTP and HFC connections. Plans came with no lock-in contract, unlimited data (except NBN 12), a WiFi modem and optional VoIP call packs. Your location determined which connection was available.
| NBN plan | Cost / month | Typical evening speed |
|---|---|---|
| NBN 12 500GB of data |
$59.99 / month | 12 Mbps typical evening |
| NBN 25 | $69.99 / month | 25 Mbps typical evening |
| NBN 50 | $74.99 / month | 50 Mbps typical evening |
| NBN Fast | $89.99 / month first 12 months, then $99.99 | 90 Mbps typical evening |
| NBN Superfast | $99.99 / month first 6 months, then $129.99 | 200 Mbps typical evening |
| NBN Ultrafast | $119.99 / month first 6 months, then $149.99 | 200 Mbps typical evening |
Figures are for illustrative purposes only and do not compare all products, providers, plan features, offers or rates. Products are compared like-for-like; not all offers are available in all locations. Typical evening speed measured 7pm to 11pm. Pricing reflects historical Westnet plans and is subject to change.
Rural & regional
Westnet wireless & satellite NBN
For rural and regional Australians without a fibre connection, Westnet offered wireless NBN, with flexible contract options and an optional modem. Where wireless NBN was unavailable too, satellite NBN plans stepped in, with peak and off-peak data allowances and typical speeds between 5 Mbps and 25 Mbps.
| Wireless NBN plan | Cost / month | Inclusions |
|---|---|---|
| NBN 12 | $59.99 / month | 500GB of data, PAYG calls |
| NBN 12 | $69.99 / month | Unlimited data, PAYG calls |
| NBN 25 | $79.99 / month | Unlimited data, local & standard national calls |
| NBN 25 | $89.99 / month | Unlimited data, local & national calls, calls to Australian mobiles |
| Satellite NBN plan | Cost / month | Data inclusions |
|---|---|---|
| NBN 25 | $44.95 / month | 30GB peak, 120GB off-peak |
| NBN 25 | $54.99 / month | 5GB peak, 155GB off-peak |
| NBN 25 | $64.99 / month | 60GB peak, 190GB off-peak |
Figures are for illustrative purposes only and do not compare all products, providers or rates. Products are compared like-for-like; not all offers are available in all locations. Pricing reflects historical Westnet plans and is subject to change.
Home wireless broadband
Westnet 4G & 5G home internet
Home wireless broadband connects your home over the same mobile network as your phone, with no technician install. Westnet offered both 4G and, with the 5G rollout, 5G home wireless broadband on the Vodafone network, with no lock-in contract, unlimited data and a modem included.
Westnet 5G Home Broadband Premium
Up to 100 Mbps · 5G network
$74.99 / mth
No lock-in contract
- Unlimited data
- Modem included
- Vodafone 5G network
Westnet 5G Home Broadband Max
Max speeds available · 5G network
$84.99 / mth
No lock-in contract
- Unlimited data
- Modem included
- Top-tier 5G speeds
Every home wireless plan included unlimited data and a modem. Figures are for illustrative purposes only, subject to change and availability at your address.
NBN alternatives
Westnet Ultra Broadband: cable & VDSL2
Where it ran its own network, Westnet offered Ultra Broadband as a high-speed NBN alternative. Cable plans served Geelong, Mildura and Ballarat, while VDSL2 was available in the ACT.
Ultra Broadband Cable
Available in Geelong, Mildura and Ballarat. A single high-speed plan delivering up to 350 Mbps typical evening speed, with Netphone VoIP and local and standard national calls included.
$39.99 / month
First 12 months, then $79.99 / month.
- No lock-in contract
- Unlimited data
- Local & standard national calls included
- WiFi modem included
- International call packs available
- Fetch Entertainment bundle available
Ultra Broadband VDSL2 (ACT)
| Download speed | Cost / month | Inclusions |
|---|---|---|
| 22.9 Mbps typical download | $69.99 / month | Netphone, local & standard national calls |
| 74.2 Mbps typical download | $39.99 / month first 12 months, then $79.99 | Netphone, local & standard national calls |
| 74.2 Mbps typical download | $89.99 / month | Netphone, local & national calls, standard Australian mobile calls |
No lock-in contract; optional modem $59.95 upfront or bring your own. International call pack and Fetch bundle available.
Common questions
A Selectra expert answers your most common Westnet questions
No. Westnet is no longer taking new sign-ups: it has merged into iiNet, part of the same telco group. If you want a similar range of NBN and home broadband plans, compare iiNet and the other major and challenger providers that cover your address.
Westnet offered a wide range of broadband technologies: fibre NBN, wireless NBN and satellite NBN, 4G and 5G home wireless broadband, plus Ultra Broadband cable and VDSL2 in selected locations. Availability depended on your address.
Westnet NBN plans came with no lock-in contract, unlimited data (except the NBN 12 tier), a WiFi modem (free if you stayed 24 months), optional local, national and international VoIP call packs, and Fetch Entertainment bundles.
Westnet Ultra Broadband cable was available in Geelong, Mildura and Ballarat, offering up to 350 Mbps typical evening speed. Westnet Ultra Broadband VDSL2 was available in the ACT, with typical download speeds up to about 74 Mbps. Both were high-speed alternatives to a standard NBN connection in those areas.
Yes. Westnet offered wireless NBN in parts of rural and regional Australia where fibre was unavailable, with flexible contract options and an optional modem. Where wireless NBN was not available either, Westnet offered satellite NBN plans with peak and off-peak data allowances.
Home wireless broadband connects your home over a mobile network with no technician install. Westnet offered both 4G and, with the 5G rollout, 5G home wireless broadband on the Vodafone network, with no lock-in contract, unlimited data and a modem included.
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