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Tangerine Telecom

Tangerine Telecom

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Tangerine Telecom
4.2

10,074 reviews

Positive vs Negative
82%18%
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Customer Service
4.2
Value for Money
4.2

 AI reviews summary 

Pros
Sales team support: Staff members are consistently patient, professional, and knowledgeable during the initial sign-up and plan selection process.
Quick connection: NBN and mobile services are frequently activated within hours of the first contact, including seamless porting from other providers.
Technical assistance: Troubleshooting for router setups and connection issues is handled with clear, step-by-step guidance and persistent follow-up.
Competitive pricing: Initial plan rates and bundle discounts offer noticeable savings compared to larger telecommunications providers.
Cons
Internet stability: Connection dropouts occur frequently throughout the day, persisting for extended periods even after hardware upgrades.
Billing and refunds: Discrepancies in monthly charges, unexpected fees, and difficulties obtaining refunds for overcharged amounts are recurring issues.
Cancellation process: Services are sometimes not closed correctly after a request, leading to continued billing and unhelpful interactions regarding final payments.
Connection speeds: Actual download and upload performance often sits well below the advertised tier levels, particularly during peak times.
Verdict

The provider delivers a positive first impression with helpful sales staff and efficient service activation. However, ongoing experiences are often marred by unreliable internet stability, billing errors, and a difficult cancellation process. While initial pricing is attractive, the technical performance and administrative consistency are less reliable for long-term use.

5  Matt  · MJ from Sales Team was very patient and helped me sign up for NBN
5  Dan  · Mj from sales was very helpful with getting me set up. Great customer service
5  Tggg  · Precious from sales was very helpful and clear when explaining to me
5  Mr. J.  · Rem did a fantastic job. Explained evrythng precisely. With friendly and Amazing attitude✌
5  Glenn  · A complicated request handled extremely well. Precious did a great job finding a work around to ensure we could swap to Fibre to the Home. Excellent service!
5  Valerie C  · Contacted Tangerine and was put through promptly, Mary Jane was patient an explained my options thoroughly. I look forward to using my new service.
Ken
Ken
   NBN 25/10

Clear, concise explanation to transfer service from FTTN to FTTP. She set up the transfer date to maximise my use of already paid for time. Made it perfectly clear that I must cancel my existing service as soon as the FTTP service was activated. Thank you.

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Kiera
Kiera NSW 5 posts
   NBN 50/20

I had a great experience setting uo my NBN Router. I got through quickly and was connected with Dindo who already had all my verification information and didn't need me to repeat information. Dindo was really helpful, gave clear instructions and got the problem fixed quickly without a lot of troubleshooting. It was a surprisingly positive and satisfying experience. Thank you

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Jim
Jim 8 posts
   Verified  NBN 50/20

Since Tsngerine partnered with Aussie Broadband, I have had several long drop-outs with this last one permanent without resolution. Originally fast and reliable but has become expensive, very slow at night and very unreliable. I have been forced to change providers due to my frustration with their service.

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Firas
Firas QLD
   NBN 25/10

They explain every thing well and tell you what to do step by step. Great service loved it Show reply

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Hans
Hans WA 2 posts
   Verified  NBN 500/50

I rang Tangerine for a NBN plan, switching from MORE on a Friday afternoon (3pm). JC from sales was very efficient and easy to talk to. The switch happened at 10.30pm the same day. 5 minutes later I was operating on the Tangerine NBN. I couldn't have asked for an easier transition. From my experience, I can only recommend this service. Thank you JC and Tangerine, Ernst Show reply

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Jenny
Jenny NSW 10 posts
   NBN 25/10

Signed up online 3 days ago, received a message the following day notifying me that the service was ready. I plugged in my BYO modem and internet was available straight away. No set up required, very simple. Called Tangerine hotline and the longest wait was around 15 minutes. Internet speed has been consistent at around 25mbps, hasn’t experienced any drop out at this stage. Show reply

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Lei
Lei
   Fair Incentive  Tangerine Telecom

I am really happy to avail home internet with Mj from sales team she is very helpful and there is no 24 hrs or more waiting i got Internet connection within few hrs. Thanks Mj you doing a reallly great job. Show reply

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Rinuka
Rinuka QLD
   Fair Incentive  Verified  NBN 50/20

I would like to share my positive experience with the NBN customer service agent, Precious. Precious was extremely helpful and knowledgeable while assisting me with setting up a new NBN connection and explaining the available plans. She took the time to clearly walk me through different options, making it easy for me to understand what would best… Read more ·  1

suit my needs.

Her communication was friendly, professional, and patient throughout the conversation. She answered all my questions in detail and ensured I felt confident in choosing the right plan. The whole process felt smooth and well-guided because of her support.

Thank you, Precious, for your excellent service and for making the setup process simple and stress-free.

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Tanya
Tanya QLD
   Verified  NBN 1000/100

I changed from Telstra and got the tangerine EERO 7 modem and it was very easy to hook up. When I spoke to the lady on the phone. She was very patient and amazing Alex Tomagan the guy who set it all up for me on the phone in the beginning was very patient very kind and lots of information which I found fantastic even from getting the delivery.… Read more ·  1

Everything was very easy. My Internet is super fast and my mobile phone connects to the Wi-Fi when it would never do it with the Telstra 5G box I always had to use my data so I’m super super happy and the price is so much cheaper than the Telstra plan thank you so much tangerine. I’m so happy with my choice to change and I have been a Telstra customer for a long time, thank you so much very very happy.

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Alicia Taylor
Alicia Taylor QLD
   NBN 500/50

Fabulous service on the phone, very helpful. Highly recommend this service and will recommend to other people. Show details ·  1

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Antony
Antony NT
   Verified  NBN 500/50

Vin and Ben were extremely helpful, patient, and professional throughout the call. They explained everything clearly and made the process easy. Show details ·  1

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Suzanne
Suzanne WA 8 posts
   Verified  NBN 500/50

Tangerine made switching to them as our broadband provider, including FTTP connection, quick, easy and seamless. It required very little effort or stress on our part even though it took a few weeks for the NBN appointment to happen, which is usual. We are now getting great internet speed, no more dropouts and easy online account management for a much better price. Happy customer so far! Show details ·  1

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Ryan C.
Ryan C. QLD
 Published  · Edited   Verified  NBN 500/50

After a little bit of a rough start, these guys have turned it around completely. They were a little difficult to get into contact with to start, but they were also quick to escalate the situation and even offered to call me. After being connected with a very helpful tech. She was able to get me connected within a 9 minute phone call. Since being connected has been flawless so far. Show details ·  1

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Olivier R.
Olivier R. 4 posts
   NBN 1000/100

I became a Tangerine customer when my previous ISP, Buddy Telco, was acquired by them. While I have no major complaints about the internet service itself, my experience with their customer treatment has been extremely disappointing. I recently discovered that my monthly plan had increased from $99 to $119 for exactly the same service. What made… Read more

this particularly frustrating was that I received no prior notification of the increase. I only became aware of it after reviewing my bill and raising the issue with Tangerine.

To their credit, they agreed to refund the overcharged amount. However, just one week later, I received a notice advising that my plan would officially increase to $119 from 1 July 2026, accompanied by a temporary $5 rebate for six months. This felt less like customer service and more like an attempt to push through a price increase after being caught out.

What concerns me most is the apparent disregard for transparency. Telecommunications providers are expected to provide advance written notice of price increases. Sending a notice on 5 June for a price rise effective 1 July provides only 26 days' notice. Whether intentional or not, this approach does not inspire confidence and falls well short of what I would expect from a company that values its customers.

The whole experience left me with the impression that Tangerine is relying on customers not checking their bills, not understanding their rights, or simply deciding that challenging the increase is not worth the effort. That may be a profitable business strategy, but it is not what I consider honest or customer-focused business practice.

As a result, I have moved to another provider. Unfortunately, this experience reinforces my view that finding an ISP that genuinely prioritises transparency and fair treatment remains surprisingly difficult.

Based on my experience, I cannot recommend Tangerine.

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David Godde
David Godde NSW
   Verified  NBN 50/20

Worst service i have had in Australia! Poor connection! Charged for first month no service! Show details

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adair j.
adair j. VIC
   NBN 500/50

Very frustrating experience with Tangerine. The internet installation was not completed on the agreed installation date, despite this date being confirmed in advance. This caused significant inconvenience and disruption. I understand that unexpected issues can happen, but I expected better communication and reliability from the provider. I hope Tangerine can improve their installation process and communication with customers in the future.

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Fernanda M.
Fernanda M. QLD
   Verified  NBN 50/20

Worst customer service I have ever experienced. My bill has been wrong since the very first day, always charging me more than what was agreed. I've had to contact customer support every single month to fix it, yet the same errors kept happening month after month. The staff are completely unprepared to fix what should be a simple issue. I was… Read more

repeatedly given the run-around, with agents claiming they had updated the system, only for the next bill to come back wrong again.

I tried to cancel today since I’ve already switched to another provider, and I couldn't even get that done via chat. The agent claimed the cancellation was processed and that I would receive a confirmation email. When I told them I hadn't received anything, they simply disconnected the chat. ABSOLUTELY HORRIBLE!!! I wouldn't recommend them to anyone. Absolute rubbish!

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Latest follow-ups

Allen
Allen 10 posts
   NBN 500/50

I have been very pleased with Tangerine, NBN and Mobile, since changing over from Telstra about two years ago. The Customer service and general provision of services has been without problem (unlike Telstra). I would like to especially thank REM, from Sales for her assistance today. She was charming and very helpful. Show 2 replies

 Follow-up  · I can only applaud Tangerine for the service that give. We have recently changed plan and the whole process was so well done. I had a minor issue where I had to re-set my router. Their tech support talked me through it no trouble at all. I had a minor billing issue with change-over and it was fixed swiftly. Honestly, they have been terrific.

Retired
Retired VIC 2 posts
   Tangerine Telecom

Customer support was more than excellent in rectifying my Internet connection 11/10 Show details ·  1

 Follow-up  · Speeds fluctuates too much; now experiencing slow connection to sites. Not overly impressed with this service.

David B.
David B. 3 posts
   Fair Incentive  Tangerine Telecom

Better then dd – Great service from RICKY changed my Mobil to Tangerine great coverage and service Recommend Show details ·  1

 Follow-up  · Coverage is great online bill easy set up I highly recommend Tangerine

Positive reviews

Mary.
Mary.
   Tangerine Telecom

Precious was able to help with an alternative plan for my very unwell husband to have access to the landline. This has been a relief for him to be able to contact me when I'm out or his friends when he is lonely. We are in our 80s and not very literate with new technology, so we hope there is a smooth transition for the home phone, in case of emergencies. Thank you.

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Ted
Ted NSW
   Tangerine Telecom

Persistence pays off. MJ from the Sales Team has tried to contact me over the last few days and today was successful. I’m now in line to go from fttc to fttp thanks to her. Excellent phone manner, patient and excellent explanations about what will happen and when. Totally satisfied

Paul P.
Paul P. QLD
   NBN 50/20

Spoke to Argie tonight to recconect my internet. Halfway through the call my phone disconnected and the chat was cut off. I was furious that I'd have to go through the prompts again and start fresh with a new tech support. But Argie called me back 3or 4 times until it got through. That's worth 10 stars. Absolutely valued employee, his assistance… Read more ·  1

was quick and thorough. To the point which was what I needed if the call was going to cut out again.

Give this man a bonus and/or a pay raise. He is an asset

Thanks again mate!!

Negative reviews

Char
Char 55 posts
   NBN 50/20

Be warned! This company just keeps adding increased amounts to my monthly bill & their monthly charges keep increasingly astronomically!! If you want affordable internet, you’ll start this way with Tangerine (they’ll rope you in with INITIAL lower monthly charges) & then up the track each month you’ll never know how much they’ll increase your… Read more

monthly internet charges to & they just take it out of your bank account!! Theyre deceptive & unethical. Nearly every month the amounts are different- they’re not never the same! Then this month they’ve increased my bill again. These increases & fees/charges as far as I know are illegal in Australia- they make up any amount to suit them. This past month they added on $20 to my monthly bill!! And my monthly bill overall has increased by $20-30 from my Initial monthly bill. Theyre really dodgy & unethical in my view. Following submitting a recent complaint, they informed me that my monthly bill will remain at the higher amount. I’m now looking around for a much cheaper company who I can trust & am reporting them to Consumer Affairs Vic. & The TCO so they can investigate these charges & practices

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Dominic S.
Dominic S. NSW
   NBN 100/20

We recently signed up with tangerine and I am extremely disappointed with the switch process, multiple dropouts, poor set up assistance and poor technical support so far.

Tangerine Telecom
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Candace N.
Candace N. NSW
   NBN 25/10

DO NOT SIGN UP FOR TANGERINE!!! Worst internet and service. I asked for my account to be cancelled and and it turns out it wasn't. I am fuming and they were awful to deal with. I was told I hadn't cancelled it but I know I spoke to someone as I signed up for a new provider the same day. Tech support did nothing to change or help either.

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Recent reviews

Happywithoutcome
Happywithoutcome WA 3 posts
   NBN 500/50

I had a great experience arranging my NBN connection with Tangerine. MJ from the Sales Team was friendly, professional, and helpful throughout the process, making everything simple and stress-free. Excellent customer service and a pleasure to deal with. Highly recommend Tangerine! Show reply

John L.
John L.
   Fair Incentive  NBN 100/20

We are very happy with the service we sre receiving from Tangerine. Todays phone call with Precious was excellent. She was very patient and helpful, guiding us through the process to a happy ending. Many thanks. Show reply

echobot
echobot
   Tangerine Telecom

Tangerine advised via email that they were changing the way that they provide legacy home phone (via SIP) services and I called support to understand the changes and how that would affect my service. MJ from Sales Team was extremely helpful and knowledgable and explained in full detail what the next steps and impacts would be. This involved… Read more ·  1

sending out new hardware at Tangerine's expense, which arrived today. There are no additonal customer charges involved as a result of changes to the service, and the only the requirement on me is to connect the new interface hardware to the legacy phone and plug the interface into the modem.

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