SpinTel vs MATE (internet): which is better? Comparison 2026
By our public methodology SpinTel scores 73 out of 100 and MATE (internet) scores 72. Below: the factors and facts where they differ, each fact with its source.
Score breakdown
| SpinTel | MATE (internet) | |
|---|---|---|
| Network | 89 | 93 |
| Cost | 85 | 82 |
| Service | 50 | 50 |
| Transparency | 40 | 40 |
Pros and cons
SpinTel
- Sells fibre to the home or building
- App or online account available
- Tariff with no minimum term available
- Standard installation is free
- General support is not 24/7
MATE (internet)
- Sells fibre to the home or building
- High advertised speed
- App or online account available
- Tariff with no minimum term available
- General support is not 24/7
Facts side by side
| Fact | SpinTel | MATE (internet) |
|---|---|---|
| Top advertised speed, Mbit/s | 1,000 spintel.net.au | 2,000 letsbemates.com.au |
| Price of 100 Mbit/s+ tariff, % of country reference | 95% spintel.net.au | 105% letsbemates.com.au |
| Fibre to the home or building | Yes spintel.net.au | Yes letsbemates.com.au |
| Connection types (of 3) | 3 spintel.net.au | 3 letsbemates.com.au |
| Tariff with no minimum term | Yes spintel.net.au | Yes letsbemates.com.au |
| Free installation | Yes spintel.net.au | Yes letsbemates.com.au |
| App or online account | Yes spintel.net.au | Yes letsbemates.com.au |
| General support 24/7 | No spintel.net.au | No letsbemates.com.au |
| Contract terms published | Yes spintel.net.au | Yes letsbemates.com.au |