IPSTAR
Satellite broadband specialist providing internet access to remote and rural Australians beyond the NBN footprint.
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About IPSTAR
IPSTAR is a satellite broadband provider operating in Australia as part of Thaicom, a Thai satellite communications company. IPSTAR has been providing satellite internet services to Australians in remote and rural areas since the mid-2000s, often serving locations where no other broadband technology is available. The company operates the IPSTAR (Thaicom 4) satellite, which provides broadband coverage across the Asia-Pacific region. In Australia, IPSTAR serves customers who cannot access NBN fixed-line or fixed wireless services, offering an alternative to NBN Sky Muster satellite. IPSTAR's satellite plans are designed for remote properties, farms, and regional businesses that need internet access outside the NBN coverage area. While satellite broadband inherently involves higher latency than fixed-line connections, IPSTAR provides a crucial connectivity option for Australia's most remote communities.
Best For
Dedicated satellite broadband provider with their own Thaicom satellite infrastructure. An alternative to Sky Muster for very remote locations.
Plans & Pricing
Visit IPSTAR website for current pricing.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Satellite coverage reaches Australia's most remote locations
- Alternative to NBN Sky Muster for rural and remote customers
- Long track record in satellite broadband delivery
Cons
- Higher latency than fixed-line broadband — not suitable for gaming or video calls
- More expensive per GB than fixed-line NBN plans
- Weather can affect satellite signal quality
Coverage for IPSTAR
Coverage data coming soon. Check back for suburb-level performance data for IPSTAR.
Suburbs Where We Recommend IPSTAR
NSW
- Wollomombi 5.0/10
- Adjungbilly 4.0/10
- Amosfield 4.0/10
- Apple Tree Flat 4.0/10
- Babyl Creek 4.0/10
- Bald Nob 4.0/10
- Breadalbane 4.0/10
- Bumbalong 4.0/10
- Burra 4.0/10
- Bylong 4.0/10
- Cobramunga 4.0/10
- Creewah 4.0/10
- Cullendore 4.0/10
- Dairy Arm 4.0/10
- Dalswinton 4.0/10
- Dunville Loop 4.0/10
- Eenaweena 4.0/10
- Eurongilly 4.0/10
- Gilgooma 4.0/10
- Goombargana 4.0/10
- Gundamulda 4.0/10
- Gundaroo 4.0/10
- Lerida 4.0/10
- Loadstone 4.0/10
- Mayers Flat 4.0/10
- Milkers Flat 4.0/10
- Monga 4.0/10
- Munyabla 4.0/10
- Myrtleville 4.0/10
- Nullica 4.0/10
- Old Adaminaby 4.0/10
- Ooma 4.0/10
- Ournie 4.0/10
- Paling Yards 4.0/10
- Parraweena 4.0/10
- Pigeonbah 4.0/10
- Pomeroy 4.0/10
- Pyangle 4.0/10
- Rocky Creek 4.0/10
- Round Swamp 4.0/10
- Ryan 4.0/10
- Sallys Flat 4.0/10
- Silent Grove 4.0/10
- Springrange 4.0/10
- Tinderry 4.0/10
- Topi Topi 4.0/10
- Upper Growee 4.0/10
- Upper Wilsons Creek 4.0/10
QLD
- Rollingstone 4.5/10
SA
- Beatty 4.5/10
Recommended in 2866 more suburbs across Australia
IPSTAR at a Glance
| Founded | 2004 |
| Headquarters | Bangkok, Thailand |
| Network Type | Satellite Provider |
| Website | https://www.ipstar.com/au/ |
See Also
Other specialist providers you might consider:
10MATES — Affordable Australian-owned NBN provider focused on simple, no-fuss broadband plans.
Activ8me — Specialist broadband provider offering NBN, satellite, and fixed wireless plans across Australia.
Foxtel — Australia's premium entertainment provider now offering NBN broadband bundled with streaming and pay TV.
Goodtel — Australia's social enterprise ISP that donates a portion of every bill to charity.
MATE — Australian-owned ISP offering fair-dinkum NBN broadband with no lock-in contracts and local support.
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