Cheap Mobile Plans in Australia

Get tonnes of talk, text and data for under $30 a month.
  • Ovo Mobile, Kogan, Optus and Boost are fantastic value
  • Get what you need - but don't pay for what you won't use
  • Suit average users' needs and talk / text / data requriements
  • Few contract plans on this page - there's a lot of flexibility to move to new plans

Top cheap phone plans in Australia

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Postpaid 3G + 4G Plus from Optus
Amaysim As You Go $10.00

• Depends on recharge. Data plans start from $10/1GB and last for 28 days.

• Free delivery!

15c Standard SMS
Per standard SMS, 49c per standard MMS
15cStandard calls
Per min standard calls to mobile & landlines

15.4c

Data
Per MB data, or add a data plan

• Depends on recharge. Data plans start from $10/1GB and last for 28 days.

• Free delivery!

STARTER SIM COST PAYG
EXPIRY Recharge every 365 days.
Postpaid 3G from Vodafone
Cmobile Red PAYG

• Free delivery!

10c Standard SMS
10cStandard calls

2c

Data
2c per MB.

• Free delivery!

COST PER MONTH PAYG
CONTRACT Month to month
No direct link.
Prepaid Optus
Optus My Prepaid Daily Plus

• Auto charge with an extra 524MB for $2.

• Maximum auto charge is $4/1GB for the day.

Unlimited Standard SMS
Unlimited standard national SMS and MMS for $2 a day.
UnlimitedStandard calls
Unlimited standard national calls for $2 a day.

500MB

Data

• Auto charge with an extra 524MB for $2.

• Maximum auto charge is $4/1GB for the day.

STARTER SIM COST $2.00
EXPIRY Days end at 11:59pm local time. Minimum recharge is $10.
Minimum spend is $10.00
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What else do I need to know?
All for use in Australia. Fair Go Policy applies. 30 days expiry for $10 recharges, 6 months expiry for $30+ recharges. Days end at 11.59pm local time. Minimum recharge $10.
Prepaid 3G + 4G Plus from Optus
OVO Mobile Mini $9.95

• Back to School Offer - 50% of OVO Mobile Mini for the first 3 months. Must sign up on or before Feb 28, 2019. Must activate by Mar 14, 2019. Only plan with free Cyber safety. Must enter Promocode SCHOOLDAYS to get discount.

• Free cyber safety account with Family Zone

• Data-free streaming of sport, music and entertainment.

Unlimited Standard SMS
$500 Standard calls

1GB

Data
Data Free Entertainment

• Back to School Offer - 50% of OVO Mobile Mini for the first 3 months. Must sign up on or before Feb 28, 2019. Must activate by Mar 14, 2019. Only plan with free Cyber safety. Must enter Promocode SCHOOLDAYS to get discount.

• Free cyber safety account with Family Zone

• Data-free streaming of sport, music and entertainment.

$9.95 STARTER SIM COST $4.98
EXPIRY Recharge every 30 days.
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Postpaid 3G + 4G Plus from Optus
Moose SIM Only $9.00

• Customers love them. Check out their online reviews.

• Australian customer service and support.

Unlimited Standard SMS
200 minsStandard calls

1GB

Data

• Customers love them. Check out their online reviews.

• Australian customer service and support.

COST PER MONTH $9.00
CONTRACT Month to month
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Postpaid 3G + 4G Plus from Optus
Moose 12M plan $9.80

• Australian customer service and support.

Unlimited Standard SMS
UnlimitedStandard calls

1GB

Data

• Australian customer service and support.

COST PER MONTH $9.80
CONTRACT 12 Months
Total min. cost $117.60
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Prepaid 4G Plus from Optus
Yomojo Kids Prepaid $9.90

• Special 'kids plan' - pocket money spend level.

• Family Options: Bundle more than one SIM into your account & get up to 15% discount on your monthly total bill. All year round. T&Cs apply.

• Free Yomojo-to-Yomojo calls

• No Lock-in Contract

• Free delivery!

Unlimited Standard SMS
200 minsStandard calls

1GB

Data

• Special 'kids plan' - pocket money spend level.

• Family Options: Bundle more than one SIM into your account & get up to 15% discount on your monthly total bill. All year round. T&Cs apply.

• Free Yomojo-to-Yomojo calls

• No Lock-in Contract

• Free delivery!

STARTER SIM COST $9.90
EXPIRY Recharge every 30 days.
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Prepaid 3G + 4G from Vodafone
Vodafone Prepaid Combo Plus Starter Pack $40

• Get this Starter Pack for only $9.90. Offer ends 9am 01.03.19. Not available for 5 or 10 recharge periods. Online only. T&C apply.

• With 500 min standard international calls in Zone 1 countries and 100 min standard international calls in Zone 2 countries.

• Free delivery!

Unlimited Standard SMS
UnlimitedStandard calls

25GB

Data

• Get this Starter Pack for only $9.90. Offer ends 9am 01.03.19. Not available for 5 or 10 recharge periods. Online only. T&C apply.

• With 500 min standard international calls in Zone 1 countries and 100 min standard international calls in Zone 2 countries.

• Free delivery!

$40.00 STARTER SIM COST $9.90
EXPIRY 35 days
Regular price is $40.00 No direct link.
Postpaid 4G from Optus
Spintel BYO $9.95

• Data is capped for postpaid plans - no 'Bill Shock'!

Unlimited Standard SMS
100 minsStandard calls

2GB

Data
Set Your Own Data Limit

• Data is capped for postpaid plans - no 'Bill Shock'!

COST PER MONTH $9.95
CONTRACT Month to month
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Prepaid Optus
Optus Prepaid Epic Value Recharge $10.00

• Roll over unused data up to 50GB when you recharge before expiry.

Unlimited Standard SMS
Unlimited standard national SMS and MMS.
UnlimitedStandard calls
Unlimited calls to standard national numbers, 13/1300 numbers and Voicemail.

500MB

Data
Charged per KB

• Roll over unused data up to 50GB when you recharge before expiry.

RECHARGE VALUE $10.00
EXPIRY Recharge every 21 days.
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All for use in Australia. Fair Go Policy applies.
Postpaid Telstra 3G + 4G
Belong Mobile $10.00

• Gift' Mobile data to friends and family

• All plans come with Data Vault. You keep all your unused data, forever!

• No lock in contract.

Unlimited Standard SMS
UnlimitedStandard calls

1GB

Data
Data Banking

• Gift' Mobile data to friends and family

• All plans come with Data Vault. You keep all your unused data, forever!

• No lock in contract.

COST PER MONTH $10.00
NO CONTRACT Month to month
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Prepaid Optus
Optus Prepaid Epic Data $10.00

• Plus up to 10GB streaming data only on Netflix, Stan, ABC Kids, ABC ME and ABC iView. Positive MyData balance and subscriptions required.

Unlimited Standard SMS
Unlimited standard national SMS and MMS.
Up to 100minsStandard calls
Calls to standard national numbers, 13/1300 numbers and Voicemail (charged per minute).

5GB

Data
Data will roll over up to 50GB when you recharge before expiry. Streaming data does not roll over. Charged per KB.

• Plus up to 10GB streaming data only on Netflix, Stan, ABC Kids, ABC ME and ABC iView. Positive MyData balance and subscriptions required.

STARTER SIM COST $10.00
EXPIRY Recharge every 5 days.
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All for use in Australia. Fair Go Policy applies.
Prepaid Optus
Optus Prepaid Long Expiry $10

• MyCredit roll over up to $500 when you recharge before expiry.

25c Standard SMS
25c per standard national SMS (160 characters) and MMS.
25cStandard calls
25c per minute for standard national calls (charged per min).

7c

Data
7c per MB. Charged per KB

• MyCredit roll over up to $500 when you recharge before expiry.

STARTER SIM COST $10.00
EXPIRY Recharge every 45 days.
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All for use in Australia.
Prepaid 3G + 4G Plus from Optus
Amaysim Unlimited Prepaid $10.00

• No lock-in contracts

• Free Standard SIM delivery

Unlimited Standard SMS
UnlimitedStandard calls

1GB

Data

• No lock-in contracts

• Free Standard SIM delivery

STARTER SIM COST $10.00
EXPIRY Recharge every 28 days.
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Prepaid Optus
Optus SIM Starter Kit $10.00

• Plus up to 10GB streaming data only on Netflix, Stan, ABC Kids, ABC ME and ABC iView. Positive MyData balance and subscriptions required.

Unlimited Standard SMS
Unlimited standard national SMS and MMS.
Up to 100minsStandard calls
Up to 100 mins (charged per min) of standard national calls.

5GB

Data
Data will roll over up to 50GB when you recharge before expiry.

• Plus up to 10GB streaming data only on Netflix, Stan, ABC Kids, ABC ME and ABC iView. Positive MyData balance and subscriptions required.

STARTER SIM COST $10.00
EXPIRY Recharge every 5 days.
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What else do I need to know?
All for use in Australia. Fair Go Policy applies. Bonus Offer: Bonus data may take up to 72 hours to be applied and will expire at the same time as the standard inclusion, unless data roll over applies. Subsequent $10 recharges will give 500MB data. Excludes SIM swaps. Not to be used with any other offer. Limit once per customer. Compatibility: If you bring your own device, make sure it's not locked to other networks and is compatible with the Optus network. To learn more, visit optus.com.au/compatibility.
Postpaid 3G + 4G from Optus
Southern Phone Green 12M $12.00

• 30 Day Network Guarantee - Sign up to 12 month plan and cancel within the first days with no fees!

• Australian Call Centre: 8am-8pm / 7 days a week

• Free delivery!

Unlimited Standard SMS
UnlimitedStandard calls

1GB

Data

• 30 Day Network Guarantee - Sign up to 12 month plan and cancel within the first days with no fees!

• Australian Call Centre: 8am-8pm / 7 days a week

• Free delivery!

COST PER MONTH $12.00
CONTRACT 12 Months
Min. cost over 12 month is $144.00
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Postpaid 3G + 4G from Optus
Southern Phone Green M2M $12.00

• 30 Day Network Guarantee - Sign up to 12 month plan and cancel within the first days with no fees!

• Australian Call Centre: 8am-8pm / 7 days a week

• Free delivery!

Unlimited Standard SMS
UnlimitedStandard calls

500MB

Data

• 30 Day Network Guarantee - Sign up to 12 month plan and cancel within the first days with no fees!

• Australian Call Centre: 8am-8pm / 7 days a week

• Free delivery!

COST PER MONTH $12.00
EXPIRY Month to month
Min. cost over 1 month is $12.00
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Postpaid 3G + 4G Plus from Optus
Moose SIM Only $14.00

• Customers love them. Check out their online reviews.

• Australian customer service and support.

Unlimited Standard SMS
UnlimitedStandard calls

1.5GB

Data

• Customers love them. Check out their online reviews.

• Australian customer service and support.

COST PER MONTH $14.00
CONTRACT Month to month
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Postpaid 3G + 4G Plus from Optus
Moose 12M plan $14.00

• Australian customer service and support.

Unlimited Standard SMS
UnlimitedStandard calls

2GB

Data

• Australian customer service and support.

COST PER MONTH $14.00
CONTRACT 12 Months
Total min. cost $168.00
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Prepaid 3G + 4G Plus from Optus
OVO Mobile MiniPlus $14.95

• Free cyber safety account with Family Zone

• Data-free streaming of sport, music and entertainment.

Unlimited Standard SMS
UnlimitedStandard calls

2GB

Data
Data Free Entertainment

• Free cyber safety account with Family Zone

• Data-free streaming of sport, music and entertainment.

STARTER SIM COST $14.95
EXPIRY Recharge every 30 days.
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Postpaid 3G + 4G from Telstra
Southern Phone Orange M2M $15.00

• 30 Day Network Guarantee.

• Australian Call Centre: 8am-8pm / 7 days a week

• Free delivery!

Unlimited Standard SMS
UnlimitedStandard calls

1GB

Data

• 30 Day Network Guarantee.

• Australian Call Centre: 8am-8pm / 7 days a week

• Free delivery!

COST PER MONTH $15.00
EXPIRY Month to month
Min. cost over 1 month is $12.00
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Prepaid Optus
Optus Prepaid Epic Value Recharge $15.00

• Roll over unused data up to 50GB when you recharge before expiry.

Unlimited Standard SMS
Unlimited standard national SMS and MMS.
UnlimitedStandard calls
Unlimited calls to standard national numbers, 13/1300 numbers and Voicemail.

500MB

Data
Charged per KB

• Roll over unused data up to 50GB when you recharge before expiry.

RECHARGE VALUE $15.00
EXPIRY Recharge every 28 days.
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What else do I need to know?
All for use in Australia. Fair Go Policy applies.
Postpaid Telstra 3G + 4G
Belong Mobile $15.00

• Gift' Mobile data to friends and family

• Unlimited international calls & text to 33 selected countries.

• All plans come with Data Vault. You keep all your unused data, forever!

• No lock in contract.

Unlimited Standard SMS
UnlimitedStandard calls

1GB

Data
Data Banking

• Gift' Mobile data to friends and family

• Unlimited international calls & text to 33 selected countries.

• All plans come with Data Vault. You keep all your unused data, forever!

• No lock in contract.

COST PER MONTH $15.00
NO CONTRACT Month to month
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Postpaid 3G + 4G from Telstra
ALDImobile Pay As You Go $15.00

• Free delivery!

12c Standard SMS
12c per SMS
12cStandard calls
12c per min.

5c

Data
5c per MB.

• Free delivery!

STARTER SIM COST $15.00
EXPIRY Recharge every 365 days.
No direct link.
Prepaid 4G Plus from Optus
Yomojo Unlimited Prepaid $15.90

• Family Options: Bundle more than one SIM into your account & get up to 15% discount on your monthly total bill. All year round. T&Cs apply.

• Free Yomojo-to-Yomojo calls

• No Lock-in Contract

• Free delivery!

Unlimited Standard SMS
UnlimitedStandard calls

2GB

Data

• Family Options: Bundle more than one SIM into your account & get up to 15% discount on your monthly total bill. All year round. T&Cs apply.

• Free Yomojo-to-Yomojo calls

• No Lock-in Contract

• Free delivery!

STARTER SIM COST $15.90
EXPIRY Recharge every 30 days.
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Postpaid 4G from Optus
Spintel BYO $15.95

• Data is capped for postpaid plans - no 'Bill Shock'!

Unlimited Standard SMS
UnlimitedStandard calls

3GB

Data
Set Your Own Data Limit

• Data is capped for postpaid plans - no 'Bill Shock'!

COST PER MONTH $15.95
CONTRACT Month to month
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Postpaid 3G + 4G Plus from Optus
Vaya Unlimited M2M $16.00

• International rates from 2c/minutes

• Free standard delivery.

Unlimited Standard SMS
UnlimitedStandard calls

2GB

Data

• International rates from 2c/minutes

• Free standard delivery.

COST PER MONTH $16.00
CONTRACT Month to month
Minimum spend is $16.00
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What else do I need to know?
All for use in Australia. Extra data is $10/1GB. Personal use only. Critical information summaries. Terms & Fair use policy apply. Month-to-month plans auto-renew each month.
Prepaid 3G + 4G from Vodafone
Kogan SMALL $16.90

• Uses the full Vodafone 3G & 4G Network

• Free delivery!

Unlimited Standard SMS
UnlimitedStandard calls

3GB

Data

• Uses the full Vodafone 3G & 4G Network

• Free delivery!

STARTER SIM COST $16.90
EXPIRY Recharge every 30 days.
Postpaid 3G + 4G Plus from Optus
Moose SIM Only $19.00

• Australian customer service and support.

Unlimited Standard SMS
UnlimitedStandard calls

2.5GB

Data

• Australian customer service and support.

COST PER MONTH $19.00
CONTRACT Month to month
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Postpaid 3G + 4G Plus from Optus
Moose 12M plan $19.00

• Australian customer service and support.

Unlimited Standard SMS
UnlimitedStandard calls

3GB

Data

• Australian customer service and support.

COST PER MONTH $19.00
CONTRACT 12 Months
Total min. cost $228.00
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Prepaid 4G Plus from Optus
Yomojo Unlimited Prepaid $19.90

• Family Options: Bundle more than one SIM into your account & get up to 15% discount on your monthly total bill. All year round. T&Cs apply.

• Free Yomojo-to-Yomojo calls

• No Lock-in Contract

• Free delivery!

Unlimited Standard SMS
UnlimitedStandard calls

4GB

Data

• Family Options: Bundle more than one SIM into your account & get up to 15% discount on your monthly total bill. All year round. T&Cs apply.

• Free Yomojo-to-Yomojo calls

• No Lock-in Contract

• Free delivery!

STARTER SIM COST $19.90
EXPIRY Recharge every 30 days.
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Postpaid 4G from Optus
Spintel BYO $19.95

• Data is capped for postpaid plans - no 'Bill Shock'!

Unlimited Standard SMS
UnlimitedStandard calls

5GB

Data
Set Your Own Data Limit

• Data is capped for postpaid plans - no 'Bill Shock'!

COST PER MONTH $19.95
CONTRACT Month to month
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Prepaid 3G + 4G Plus from Optus
OVO Mobile Small $19.95

• Receive 4GB data ongoing for the life of the plan if purchased on or before 28 Feb 2019.

• Data-free streaming of sport, music and entertainment.

Unlimited Standard SMS
UnlimitedStandard calls

4GB

Data
2GB + 2GB bonus data. Data Free Entertainment

• Receive 4GB data ongoing for the life of the plan if purchased on or before 28 Feb 2019.

• Data-free streaming of sport, music and entertainment.

STARTER SIM COST $19.95
EXPIRY Recharge every 30 days.
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Prepaid Optus
Optus Prepaid Long Expiry $20

• MyCredit roll over up to $500 when you recharge before expiry.

25c Standard SMS
25c per standard national SMS (160 characters) and MMS.
25cStandard calls
25c per minute for standard national calls (charged per min).

7c

Data
7c per MB. Charged per KB

• MyCredit roll over up to $500 when you recharge before expiry.

STARTER SIM COST $20.00
EXPIRY Recharge every 90 days.
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All for use in Australia.
Postpaid 3G + 4G from Telstra
Woolworths Mobile 12 Month SIM Only $20

• BONUS 20GB school holiday data every three months

• Plus 15GB once off bonus on activation

• 100GB Data Bank

• Unlimited Standard National Calls and SMS

Unlimited Standard SMS
UnlimitedStandard calls

3GB

Data
Data Banking

• BONUS 20GB school holiday data every three months

• Plus 15GB once off bonus on activation

• 100GB Data Bank

• Unlimited Standard National Calls and SMS

Cost per month $20.00
Contract 12 Months
Minimum spend is $240.00
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What else do I need to know?
12 month payment plan. Total minimum cost is $240 (excludes any discount). Additional Data - 1GB for $10. All for use in Australia. Calls and messages to standard Australian numbers. T&Cs Apply.
Prepaid 3G + 4G Plus from Optus
Amaysim Unlimited Prepaid $20.00

• No lock-in contracts

• Free Standard SIM delivery

Unlimited Standard SMS
UnlimitedStandard calls

2.5GB

Data

• No lock-in contracts

• Free Standard SIM delivery

STARTER SIM COST $20.00
EXPIRY Recharge every 28 days.
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Prepaid Optus
Optus Prepaid Epic Data $20.00

• Plus up to 10GB streaming data only on Netflix, Stan, ABC Kids, ABC ME and ABC iView. Positive MyData balance and subscriptions required.

Unlimited Standard SMS
Unlimited standard national SMS and MMS.
Up to 200minsStandard calls
Calls to standard national numbers, 13/1300 numbers and Voicemail (charged per minute).

12GB

Data
Data will roll over up to 50GB when you recharge before expiry. Streaming data does not roll over. Charged per KB.

• Plus up to 10GB streaming data only on Netflix, Stan, ABC Kids, ABC ME and ABC iView. Positive MyData balance and subscriptions required.

STARTER SIM COST $20.00
EXPIRY Recharge every 10 days.
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What else do I need to know?
All for use in Australia. Fair Go Policy applies.
Postpaid 3G + 4G from Optus
Southern Phone Green 12M $22.00

• 30 Day Network Guarantee - Sign up to 12 month plan and cancel within the first days with no fees!

• Australian Call Centre: 8am-8pm / 7 days a week

• Free delivery!

Unlimited Standard SMS
UnlimitedStandard calls

7GB

Data

• 30 Day Network Guarantee - Sign up to 12 month plan and cancel within the first days with no fees!

• Australian Call Centre: 8am-8pm / 7 days a week

• Free delivery!

COST PER MONTH $22.00
CONTRACT 12 Months
Min. cost over 12 months is $$264.00
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Postpaid 3G + 4G from Optus
Southern Phone Green M2M $22.00

• 30 Day Network Guarantee - Sign up to 12 month plan and cancel within the first days with no fees!

• Australian Call Centre: 8am-8pm / 7 days a week

• Free delivery!

Unlimited Standard SMS
UnlimitedStandard calls

3GB

Data

• 30 Day Network Guarantee - Sign up to 12 month plan and cancel within the first days with no fees!

• Australian Call Centre: 8am-8pm / 7 days a week

• Free delivery!

COST PER MONTH $22.00
EXPIRY Month to month
Min. cost over 1 month is $22.00
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Postpaid 4G from Optus
Spintel BYO $22.95

• Plus $100 international call credit.

• Data is capped for postpaid plans - no 'Bill Shock'!

Unlimited Standard SMS
UnlimitedStandard calls

9GB

Data
Set Your Own Data Limit

• Plus $100 international call credit.

• Data is capped for postpaid plans - no 'Bill Shock'!

COST PER MONTH $22.95
CONTRACT Month to month
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Postpaid 3G + 4G Plus from Optus
Moose 12M plan $23.00

• Australian customer service and support.

Unlimited Standard SMS
UnlimitedStandard calls

10GB

Data

• Australian customer service and support.

COST PER MONTH $23.00
CONTRACT 12 Months
Total min. cost $276.00
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Postpaid 3G + 4G Plus from Optus
Vaya Unlimited M2M $24.00

• International rates from 2c/minutes

• Free standard delivery.

Unlimited Standard SMS
UnlimitedStandard calls

6GB

Data

• International rates from 2c/minutes

• Free standard delivery.

COST PER MONTH $24.00
CONTRACT Month to month
Minimum spend is $24.00
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What else do I need to know?
All for use in Australia. Extra data is $10/1GB. Personal use only. Critical information summaries. Terms & Fair use policy apply. Month-to-month plans auto-renew each month.
Postpaid 3G + 4G Plus from Optus
Vaya Unlimited 6-Months $24.00

• International rates from 2c/min

• Free standard delivery.

Unlimited Standard SMS
UnlimitedStandard calls

8GB

Data

• International rates from 2c/min

• Free standard delivery.

COST PER MONTH $24.00
CONTRACT 6 Months
Min. cost over 6 months is $144.00
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What else do I need to know?
All for use in Australia. Extra data is $10/1GB. Personal use only. Critical information summaries. Terms & Fair use policy apply. Month-to-month plans auto-renew each month.
Postpaid 3G + 4G from Vodafone
Cmobile Red $24.90

• Free delivery!

Unlimited Standard SMS
UnlimitedStandard calls

4GB

Data

• Free delivery!

COST PER MONTH $24.90
CONTRACT Month to month
No direct link.
Postpaid 3G + 4G Plus from Optus
Moose SIM Only $25.00

• Australian customer service and support.

Unlimited Standard SMS
UnlimitedStandard calls

10GB

Data

• Australian customer service and support.

COST PER MONTH $25.00
CONTRACT Month to month
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Postpaid 3G + 4G from Telstra
Belong Mobile $25.00

• Gift' Mobile data to friends and family

• All plans come with Data Vault. You keep all your unused data, forever!

• No lock in contract.

Unlimited Standard SMS
UnlimitedStandard calls

5GB

Data
Data Banking

• Gift' Mobile data to friends and family

• All plans come with Data Vault. You keep all your unused data, forever!

• No lock in contract.

COST PER MONTH $25.00
NO CONTRACT Month to month
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Postpaid 3G + 4G Plus from Optus
Moose 12M plan $29.00

• With $400 international call credit.

• Australian customer service and support.

Unlimited Standard SMS
UnlimitedStandard calls
$400 international call credit.

18GB

Data

• With $400 international call credit.

• Australian customer service and support.

COST PER MONTH $29.00
CONTRACT 12 Months
Total min. cost $348.00
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Postpaid 3G + 4G Plus from Optus
Moose SIM Only $29.00

• With $300 international call credit per month.

• Australian customer service and support.

Unlimited Standard SMS
UnlimitedStandard calls
$300 international call credit

15GB

Data

• With $300 international call credit per month.

• Australian customer service and support.

COST PER MONTH $29.00
CONTRACT Month to month
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Prepaid 3G + 4G from Vodafone
Kogan MEDIUM $29.90

• Uses the full Vodafone 3G & 4G Network

• Free delivery!

Unlimited Standard SMS
UnlimitedStandard calls

13GB

Data

• Uses the full Vodafone 3G & 4G Network

• Free delivery!

STARTER SIM COST $29.90
EXPIRY Recharge every 30 days.
Prepaid 4G Plus from Optus
Yomojo Unlimited Prepaid $29.90

• Free Yomojo-to-Yomojo calls

• No Lock-in Contract

• Free delivery!

Unlimited Standard SMS
UnlimitedStandard calls

10GB

Data

• Free Yomojo-to-Yomojo calls

• No Lock-in Contract

• Free delivery!

STARTER SIM COST $29.90
EXPIRY Recharge every 30 days.
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Postpaid 4G from Optus
Spintel BYO $29.95

• Plus $400 international call credit.

• Data is capped for postpaid plans - no 'Bill Shock'!

Unlimited Standard SMS
UnlimitedStandard calls

15GB

Data
Set Your Own Data Limit

• Plus $400 international call credit.

• Data is capped for postpaid plans - no 'Bill Shock'!

COST PER MONTH $29.95
CONTRACT Month to month
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Prepaid 3G + 4G Plus from Optus
OVO Mobile Medium $29.95

• With 50 international minutes.

• Receive 10GB data ongoing for the life of the plan if purchased on or before 28 Feb 2019.

• Data-free streaming of sport, music and entertainment.

Unlimited Standard SMS
UnlimitedStandard calls

10GB

Data
6GB + 4GB bonus data. Data Free Entertainment

• With 50 international minutes.

• Receive 10GB data ongoing for the life of the plan if purchased on or before 28 Feb 2019.

• Data-free streaming of sport, music and entertainment.

STARTER SIM COST $29.95
EXPIRY Recharge every 30 days.
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Prepaid 4G from Telstra
Telstra Pre-Paid Max $30.00

• With unlimited international calls to standard international numbers to 20 destinations.

• 17GB bonus on your first 5 recharges. First recharge by 13 Mar 2019, all others by 31 Oct 2019.

• Data Bank - Save up to 200GB of unused data when you recharge $10+ before expiry.

• Data free streaming of Apple Music, AFL, NRL and more.

• Free Wi-Fi with Telstra Air. Australia's biggest 3G + 4G network.

Unlimited Standard SMS
UnlimitedStandard calls

10GB + 17GB bonus data

Data
Data Banking

• With unlimited international calls to standard international numbers to 20 destinations.

• 17GB bonus on your first 5 recharges. First recharge by 13 Mar 2019, all others by 31 Oct 2019.

• Data Bank - Save up to 200GB of unused data when you recharge $10+ before expiry.

• Data free streaming of Apple Music, AFL, NRL and more.

• Free Wi-Fi with Telstra Air. Australia's biggest 3G + 4G network.

STARTER SIM COST $30.00
EXPIRY 28 days
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What else do I need to know?
Telstra Prepaid Extra Plans: Data bank when you recharge $30+ before expiry. Access your Data Bank when you have an active recharge. Day2Day plans. International Minutes charged per destination when first eligible call is made. (Automatic top up of data in 100MB bundles.) See Telstra.com.au for terms and conditions.
Postpaid 3G + 4G from Telstra
Woolworths Mobile 12 Month SIM Only $30

• BONUS 20GB school holiday data every three months

• Bonus 12-month Entertainment Digital Membership on $30+ 12 Month Plans

• Plus 15GB once off bonus on activation

• 100GB Data Bank

• With 200 standard international SMS. T&Cs Apply.

Unlimited Standard SMS
UnlimitedStandard calls

10GB

Data
Data Banking

• BONUS 20GB school holiday data every three months

• Bonus 12-month Entertainment Digital Membership on $30+ 12 Month Plans

• Plus 15GB once off bonus on activation

• 100GB Data Bank

• With 200 standard international SMS. T&Cs Apply.

Cost per month $30.00
Contract 12 Months
Minimum spend is $360.00
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What else do I need to know?
12 month payment plan. Total minimum cost is $360.00 (excludes any discount). Additional Data - 1GB for $10. All for use in Australia. Calls and messages to standard Australian numbers. T&Cs Apply.
Postpaid 3G + 4G from Telstra
Belong Mobile $30.00

• Gift' Mobile data to friends and family

• Unlimited international calls & text to 33 selected countries.

• All plans come with Data Vault. You keep all your unused data, forever!

• No lock in contract.

Unlimited Standard SMS
UnlimitedStandard calls

5GB

Data
Data Banking

• Gift' Mobile data to friends and family

• Unlimited international calls & text to 33 selected countries.

• All plans come with Data Vault. You keep all your unused data, forever!

• No lock in contract.

COST PER MONTH $30.00
NO CONTRACT Month to month
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Postpaid 3G + 4G from Telstra
Southern Phone Orange M2M $30.00

• 30 Day Network Guarantee.

• Australian Call Centre: 8am-8pm / 7 days a week

• Free delivery!

Unlimited Standard SMS
UnlimitedStandard calls

5GB

Data

• 30 Day Network Guarantee.

• Australian Call Centre: 8am-8pm / 7 days a week

• Free delivery!

COST PER MONTH $30.00
EXPIRY Month to month
Min. cost over 1 month is $20.00
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Prepaid 3G + 4G from Vodafone
Vodafone Prepaid Combo Plus Starter Pack $30

• Free delivery!

Unlimited Standard SMS
UnlimitedStandard calls

25GB

Data

• Free delivery!

STARTER SIM COST $30.00
EXPIRY 28 days
No direct link.
Prepaid Optus
Optus Prepaid Long Expiry $30

• MyCredit roll over up to $500 when you recharge before expiry.

25c Standard SMS
25c per standard national SMS (160 characters) and MMS.
25cStandard calls
25c per minute for standard national calls (charged per min).

7c

Data
7c per MB. Charged per KB

• MyCredit roll over up to $500 when you recharge before expiry.

STARTER SIM COST $30.00
EXPIRY Recharge every 186 days.
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What else do I need to know?
All for use in Australia.
Prepaid Optus
Optus Prepaid Epic Value $30.00

• Roll over unused data up to 50GB when you recharge before expiry.

Unlimited Standard SMS
Unlimited standard national SMS and MMS.
UnlimitedStandard calls
Unlimited calls to standard national numbers, 13/1300 numbers and Voicemail.

2GB

Data
Charged per KB

• Roll over unused data up to 50GB when you recharge before expiry.

STARTER SIM COST $30.00
EXPIRY Recharge every 42 days.
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What else do I need to know?
All for use in Australia. Fair Go Policy applies.
Prepaid Optus
Optus Prepaid Epic Data $30.00

• 35GB for $30. 35GB Standard Data on first three $30 Epic Data recharges. First recharge by 3/06/19. Next two before 05/08/19. After your 3rd recharge, a $30 recharge gives you 10GB standard data. Rate Plan ends: 03/06/201

• Plus up to 10GB streaming data only on Netflix, Stan, ABC Kids, ABC ME and ABC iView. Positive MyData balance and subscriptions required.

• With $5 Extras Credit for international calls and messages, roaming and selected premium SMS services.

Unlimited Standard SMS
Unlimited standard national SMS and MMS.
UnlimitedStandard calls
Unlimited calls to standard national numbers, 13/1300 numbers and Voicemail.

35GB data on first 3 recharges.

Data
Data will roll over up to 50GB when you recharge before expiry. Streaming data does not roll over. Charged per KB.

• 35GB for $30. 35GB Standard Data on first three $30 Epic Data recharges. First recharge by 3/06/19. Next two before 05/08/19. After your 3rd recharge, a $30 recharge gives you 10GB standard data. Rate Plan ends: 03/06/201

• Plus up to 10GB streaming data only on Netflix, Stan, ABC Kids, ABC ME and ABC iView. Positive MyData balance and subscriptions required.

• With $5 Extras Credit for international calls and messages, roaming and selected premium SMS services.

STARTER SIM COST $30.00
EXPIRY Recharge every 28 days.
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What else do I need to know?
New customers only. Excludes rate plan changes and SIM swaps. All for use in AU in 28 days.
Prepaid 3G + 4G Plus from Optus
Amaysim Unlimited Prepaid $30.00

• Unlimited standard international calls to 10 selected countries

• No lock-in contracts

• Free Standard SIM delivery

Unlimited Standard SMS
UnlimitedStandard calls

10GB

Data

• Unlimited standard international calls to 10 selected countries

• No lock-in contracts

• Free Standard SIM delivery

STARTER SIM COST $30.00
EXPIRY Recharge every 28 days.
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Postpaid 3G + 4G from Telstra
ALDImobile Pay As You Go $30.00

• Free delivery!

12c Standard SMS
12c per SMS
12cStandard calls
12c per min.

5c

Data
5c per MB.

• Free delivery!

STARTER SIM COST $30.00
EXPIRY Recharge every 365 days.
No direct link.
Prepaid 4G from Telstra
Telstra Long Life Plus Recharge $30.00

• Free Wi-Fi with Telstra Air

• Australia's biggest 3G + 4G network.

• Roll over your unused recharge credit when you recharge before the credit expiry date.

30c Standard SMS
30c text to standard Australian numbers.
30cStandard calls
30c calls per minute to standard Australian numbers (charged per min).

10c

Data
10c per MB. Charged per MB

• Free Wi-Fi with Telstra Air

• Australia's biggest 3G + 4G network.

• Roll over your unused recharge credit when you recharge before the credit expiry date.

STARTER SIM COST $30.00
EXPIRY 186 days
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What else do I need to know?
Telstra Prepaid Extra Plans: Data bank when you recharge $30+ before expiry. Access your Data Bank when you have an active recharge. Day2Day plans. International Minutes charged per destination when first eligible call is made. (Automatic top up of data in 100MB bundles.) See Telstra.com.au for terms and conditions.
Prepaid 3G + 4G from Vodafone
Vodafone Prepaid 365 Plus $30.00

• Free delivery!

20c Standard SMS
20c per SMS
20cStandard calls
20c per min

4c

Data
4c per MB

• Free delivery!

STARTER SIM COST $30.00
EXPIRY 365 days
No direct link.
Prepaid 4G Plus from Optus
Yomojo Unlimited Prepaid $34.90

• Free Yomojo-to-Yomojo calls

• No Lock-in Contract

• Free delivery!

Unlimited Standard SMS
UnlimitedStandard calls

16GB

Data

• Free Yomojo-to-Yomojo calls

• No Lock-in Contract

• Free delivery!

STARTER SIM COST $34.90
EXPIRY Recharge every 30 days.
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Postpaid 3G + 4G from Telstra
Cmobile Blue $34.90

• Free delivery!

Unlimited Standard SMS
UnlimitedStandard calls

7GB

Data

• Free delivery!

COST PER MONTH $34.90
CONTRACT Month to month
No direct link.
Prepaid 3G + 4G Plus from Optus
OVO Mobile Large $34.95

• With 300 international minutes.

• Receive a huge 25GB data ongoing for the life of the plan if purchased on or before 28 Feb 2019.

• Data-free streaming of sport, music and entertainment.

Unlimited Standard SMS
UnlimitedStandard calls

25GB

Data
15GB + 10GB bonus data. Data Free Entertainment

• With 300 international minutes.

• Receive a huge 25GB data ongoing for the life of the plan if purchased on or before 28 Feb 2019.

• Data-free streaming of sport, music and entertainment.

STARTER SIM COST $34.95
EXPIRY Recharge every 30 days.
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Postpaid 3G + 4G from Optus
Southern Phone Green 12M $35.00

• 30 Day Network Guarantee - Sign up to 12 month plan and cancel within the first days with no fees!

• Australian Call Centre: 8am-8pm / 7 days a week

• Free delivery!

Unlimited Standard SMS
UnlimitedStandard calls

18GB

Data

• 30 Day Network Guarantee - Sign up to 12 month plan and cancel within the first days with no fees!

• Australian Call Centre: 8am-8pm / 7 days a week

• Free delivery!

COST PER MONTH $35.00
CONTRACT 12 Months
Min. cost over 12 months is $ $420.00
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Postpaid 3G + 4G from Vodafone
Vodafone SIM Only Plan $35.00

• Bundle this plan with other eligible plans under one account and save on all plans. Your discount won't appear in your cart but it will be on your bill. T&C apply.

• Vodafone Pass for the apps you love $5/month each as an Add-on in the checkout or at any time through My Vodafone.

Unlimited Standard SMS
UnlimitedStandard calls

2GB

Data

• Bundle this plan with other eligible plans under one account and save on all plans. Your discount won't appear in your cart but it will be on your bill. T&C apply.

• Vodafone Pass for the apps you love $5/month each as an Add-on in the checkout or at any time through My Vodafone.

COST PER MONTH $35.00
CONTRACT Month to month
No direct link.
Postpaid 3G + 4G from Optus
Southern Phone Green M2M $35.00

• 30 Day Network Guarantee - Sign up to 12 month plan and cancel within the first days with no fees!

• Australian Call Centre: 8am-8pm / 7 days a week

• Free delivery!

Unlimited Standard SMS
UnlimitedStandard calls

10GB

Data

• 30 Day Network Guarantee - Sign up to 12 month plan and cancel within the first days with no fees!

• Australian Call Centre: 8am-8pm / 7 days a week

• Free delivery!

COST PER MONTH $35.00
EXPIRY Month to month
Min. cost over 1 month is $35.00
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Postpaid 3G + 4G from Vodafone
Vodafone SIM Only Plan 12M $35.00

• Get 27GB/mth bonus data for use in Oz when you sign up to this plan. Offer ends 26.02.19. T&C apply.

• Bundle this plan with other eligible plans under one account and save on all plans. Your discount won't appear in your cart but it will be on your bill. T&C apply.

• Vodafone Pass for the apps you love $5/month each as an Add-on in the checkout or at any time through My Vodafone.

Unlimited Standard SMS
UnlimitedStandard calls

30GB

Data
3GB + 27GB Bonus data per month

• Get 27GB/mth bonus data for use in Oz when you sign up to this plan. Offer ends 26.02.19. T&C apply.

• Bundle this plan with other eligible plans under one account and save on all plans. Your discount won't appear in your cart but it will be on your bill. T&C apply.

• Vodafone Pass for the apps you love $5/month each as an Add-on in the checkout or at any time through My Vodafone.

COST PER MONTH $35.00
CONTRACT 12 Months
Min. cost over 12 month is $420.00 No direct link.
Postpaid 3G + 4G Plus from Optus
Vaya Unlimited M2M $36.00

• International rates from 2c/minutes

• Free standard delivery.

Unlimited Standard SMS
UnlimitedStandard calls

15GB

Data

• International rates from 2c/minutes

• Free standard delivery.

COST PER MONTH $36.00
CONTRACT Month to month
Minimum spend is $36.00
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What else do I need to know?
All for use in Australia. Extra data is $10/1GB. Personal use only. Critical information summaries. Terms & Fair use policy apply. Month-to-month plans auto-renew each month.
Postpaid 3G + 4G Plus from Optus
Vaya Unlimited 6-Months $36.00

• International rates from 2c/min

• Free standard delivery.

Unlimited Standard SMS
UnlimitedStandard calls

20GB

Data

• International rates from 2c/min

• Free standard delivery.

COST PER MONTH $36.00
CONTRACT 6 Months
Min. cost over 6 months is $216.00
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What else do I need to know?
All for use in Australia. Extra data is $10/1GB. Personal use only. Critical information summaries. Terms & Fair use policy apply. Month-to-month plans auto-renew each month.
Prepaid 3G + 4G from Vodafone
Kogan LARGE $36.90

• Uses the full Vodafone 3G & 4G Network

• Free delivery!

Unlimited Standard SMS
UnlimitedStandard calls

20GB

Data

• Uses the full Vodafone 3G & 4G Network

• Free delivery!

STARTER SIM COST $36.90
EXPIRY Recharge every 30 days.
Prepaid 4G from Telstra
Telstra Pre-Paid Max $40.00

• With unlimited international calls to standard international numbers to 20 destinations.

• 15GB bonus on your first 5 recharges. First recharge before 25 Feb 2019, and all other recharges by 30 June 2019.

• Data Bank - Save up to 200GB of unused data when you recharge $10+ before expiry.

• Data free streaming of Apple Music, AFL, NRL and more.

• Free Wi-Fi with Telstra Air. Australia's biggest 3G + 4G network.

Unlimited Standard SMS
UnlimitedStandard calls

20GB + 15GB bonus data

Data
Data Banking

• With unlimited international calls to standard international numbers to 20 destinations.

• 15GB bonus on your first 5 recharges. First recharge before 25 Feb 2019, and all other recharges by 30 June 2019.

• Data Bank - Save up to 200GB of unused data when you recharge $10+ before expiry.

• Data free streaming of Apple Music, AFL, NRL and more.

• Free Wi-Fi with Telstra Air. Australia's biggest 3G + 4G network.

STARTER SIM COST $40.00
EXPIRY 35 days
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What else do I need to know?
Telstra Prepaid Extra Plans: Data bank when you recharge $30+ before expiry. Access your Data Bank when you have an active recharge. Day2Day plans. International Minutes charged per destination when first eligible call is made. (Automatic top up of data in 100MB bundles.) See Telstra.com.au for terms and conditions.
Postpaid 3G + 4G from Telstra
Belong Mobile $40.00

• Gift' Mobile data to friends and family

• Unlimited international calls & text to 33 selected countries.

• All plans come with Data Vault. You keep all your unused data, forever!

• No lock in contract.

Unlimited Standard SMS
UnlimitedStandard calls

15GB

Data
Data Banking

• Gift' Mobile data to friends and family

• Unlimited international calls & text to 33 selected countries.

• All plans come with Data Vault. You keep all your unused data, forever!

• No lock in contract.

COST PER MONTH $40.00
NO CONTRACT Month to month
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Prepaid 3G + 4G Plus from Optus
Amaysim Unlimited Prepaid $40.00

• Unlimited standard international calls to 10 selected countries

• No lock-in contracts

• Free Standard SIM delivery

Unlimited Standard SMS
UnlimitedStandard calls

20GB

Data

• Unlimited standard international calls to 10 selected countries

• No lock-in contracts

• Free Standard SIM delivery

STARTER SIM COST $40.00
EXPIRY Recharge every 28 days.
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Postpaid 3G + 4G Plus from Optus
Moose 12M plan $40.00

• With $400 international call credit.

• Customers love them. Check out their online reviews.

• Australian customer service and support.

Unlimited Standard SMS
UnlimitedStandard calls
$400 international call credit.

23GB

Data

• With $400 international call credit.

• Customers love them. Check out their online reviews.

• Australian customer service and support.

COST PER MONTH $40.00
CONTRACT 12 Months
Total min. cost $480.00
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Prepaid Optus
Optus Prepaid Epic Value $40.00

• Roll over unused data up to 50GB when you recharge before expiry.

Unlimited Standard SMS
Unlimited standard national SMS and MMS.
UnlimitedStandard calls
Unlimited calls to standard national numbers, 13/1300 numbers and Voicemail.

10GB

Data
Charged per KB

• Roll over unused data up to 50GB when you recharge before expiry.

STARTER SIM COST $40.00
EXPIRY Recharge every 42 days.
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What else do I need to know?
All for use in Australia. Fair Go Policy applies.
Prepaid Optus
Optus Prepaid Long Expiry $40

• MyCredit roll over up to $500 when you recharge before expiry.

25c Standard SMS
25c per standard national SMS (160 characters) and MMS.
25cStandard calls
25c per minute for standard national calls (charged per min).

7c

Data
7c per MB. Charged per KB

• MyCredit roll over up to $500 when you recharge before expiry.

STARTER SIM COST $40.00
EXPIRY Recharge every 186 days.
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What else do I need to know?
All for use in Australia.
Prepaid 3G + 4G from Vodafone
Vodafone Prepaid 365 Plus $40.00

• Free delivery!

20c Standard SMS
20c per SMS
20cStandard calls
20c per min

4c

Data
4c per MB

• Free delivery!

STARTER SIM COST $40.00
EXPIRY 365 days
No direct link.
Prepaid Optus
Optus Prepaid Epic Data $40.00

• 45GB for $40. 45GB Standard Data on first three $40 Epic Data recharges. First recharge by 3/06/19. Next two before 05/08/19. After your 3rd recharge, a $40 recharge gives you 20GB standard data. Rate Plan ends: 03/06/201

• Plus up to 10GB streaming data only on Netflix, Stan, ABC Kids, ABC ME and ABC iView. Positive MyData balance and subscriptions required.

• Unlimited standard international calls to 15 selected destinations.

• With $10 Extras Credit for international calls and messages, roaming and selected premium SMS services.

Unlimited Standard SMS
Unlimited standard national SMS and MMS.
UnlimitedStandard calls
Unlimited calls to standard national numbers, 13/1300 numbers and Voicemail.

45GB data on first 3 recharges.

Data
Data will roll over up to 50GB when you recharge before expiry. Streaming data does not roll over. Charged per KB.

• 45GB for $40. 45GB Standard Data on first three $40 Epic Data recharges. First recharge by 3/06/19. Next two before 05/08/19. After your 3rd recharge, a $40 recharge gives you 20GB standard data. Rate Plan ends: 03/06/201

• Plus up to 10GB streaming data only on Netflix, Stan, ABC Kids, ABC ME and ABC iView. Positive MyData balance and subscriptions required.

• Unlimited standard international calls to 15 selected destinations.

• With $10 Extras Credit for international calls and messages, roaming and selected premium SMS services.

STARTER SIM COST $40.00
EXPIRY Recharge every 28 days.
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What else do I need to know?
New customers only. Excludes rate plan changes and SIM swaps. All for use in AU in 28 days.
Postpaid 3G + 4G from Telstra
Woolworths Mobile 12 Month SIM Only $40

• BONUS 20GB school holiday data every three months

• Bonus 12-month Entertainment Digital Membership on $30+ 12 Month Plans

• Plus 15GB once off bonus on activation

• 100GB Data Bank

• With unlimited standard international SMS. T&Cs Apply.

Unlimited Standard SMS
UnlimitedStandard calls

22GB

Data
Data Banking

• BONUS 20GB school holiday data every three months

• Bonus 12-month Entertainment Digital Membership on $30+ 12 Month Plans

• Plus 15GB once off bonus on activation

• 100GB Data Bank

• With unlimited standard international SMS. T&Cs Apply.

Cost per month $40.00
Contract 12 Months
Minimum spend is $480.00
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What else do I need to know?
12 month payment plan. Total minimum cost is $480.00 (excludes any discount). Additional Data - 1GB for $10. All for use in Australia. Calls and messages to standard Australian numbers. T&Cs Apply.
Postpaid 3G + 4G Plus from Optus
Vaya Unlimited 6-Months $44.00

• International rates from 2c/min

• Free standard delivery.

Unlimited Standard SMS
UnlimitedStandard calls

40GB

Data

• International rates from 2c/min

• Free standard delivery.

COST PER MONTH $44.00
CONTRACT 6 Months
Min. cost over 6 months is $264.00
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What else do I need to know?
All for use in Australia. Extra data is $10/1GB. Personal use only. Critical information summaries. Terms & Fair use policy apply. Month-to-month plans auto-renew each month.
Postpaid 3G + 4G Plus from Optus
Vaya Unlimited M2M $44.00

• International rates from 2c/minutes

• Free standard delivery.

Unlimited Standard SMS
UnlimitedStandard calls

30GB

Data

• International rates from 2c/minutes

• Free standard delivery.

COST PER MONTH $44.00
CONTRACT Month to month
Minimum spend is $44.00
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What else do I need to know?
All for use in Australia. Extra data is $10/1GB. Personal use only. Critical information summaries. Terms & Fair use policy apply. Month-to-month plans auto-renew each month.
Postpaid 3G + 4G from Telstra
Southern Phone Orange M2M $45.00

• 30 Day Network Guarantee.

• Australian Call Centre: 8am-8pm / 7 days a week

• Free delivery!

Unlimited Standard SMS
UnlimitedStandard calls

15GB

Data

• 30 Day Network Guarantee.

• Australian Call Centre: 8am-8pm / 7 days a week

• Free delivery!

COST PER MONTH $45.00
EXPIRY Month to month
Min. cost over 1 month is $30.00
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Postpaid 3G + 4G from Vodafone
Vodafone SIM Only Plan 12M $45.00

• Standard international minutes from Oz. 1000 mins for Zone 1 and 150 mins for Zone 2.

• Get 35GB/mth bonus data for use in Oz when you sign up to this plan. Offer ends 26.02.19. T&C apply.

• Bundle this plan with other eligible plans under one account and save on all plans. Your discount won't appear in your cart but it will be on your bill. T&C apply.

• Vodafone Pass for the apps you love $5/month each as an Add-on in the checkout or at any time through My Vodafone.

Unlimited Standard SMS
UnlimitedStandard calls

50GB

Data
15GB + 35GB Bonus data per month

• Standard international minutes from Oz. 1000 mins for Zone 1 and 150 mins for Zone 2.

• Get 35GB/mth bonus data for use in Oz when you sign up to this plan. Offer ends 26.02.19. T&C apply.

• Bundle this plan with other eligible plans under one account and save on all plans. Your discount won't appear in your cart but it will be on your bill. T&C apply.

• Vodafone Pass for the apps you love $5/month each as an Add-on in the checkout or at any time through My Vodafone.

COST PER MONTH $45.00
CONTRACT 12 Months
Min. cost over 12 month is $540.00 No direct link.
Postpaid 3G + 4G from Vodafone
Vodafone SIM Only Plan $45.00

• Bundle this plan with other eligible plans under one account and save on all plans. Your discount won't appear in your cart but it will be on your bill. T&C apply.

• Vodafone Pass for the apps you love $5/month each as an Add-on in the checkout or at any time through My Vodafone.

Unlimited Standard SMS
UnlimitedStandard calls

4GB

Data

• Bundle this plan with other eligible plans under one account and save on all plans. Your discount won't appear in your cart but it will be on your bill. T&C apply.

• Vodafone Pass for the apps you love $5/month each as an Add-on in the checkout or at any time through My Vodafone.

COST PER MONTH $45.00
CONTRACT Month to month
No direct link.
Prepaid 3G + 4G from Vodafone
Kogan SMALL $46.90

• Uses the full Vodafone 3G & 4G Network

• Free delivery!

Unlimited Standard SMS
UnlimitedStandard calls

3GB

Data

• Uses the full Vodafone 3G & 4G Network

• Free delivery!

STARTER SIM COST $46.90
EXPIRY Recharge every 90 days.
Postpaid 3G Plus from Optus
Moose SIM Only $49.00

• Customers love them. Check out their online reviews.

• Australian customer service and support.

Unlimited Standard SMS
UnlimitedStandard calls

30GB

Data

• Customers love them. Check out their online reviews.

• Australian customer service and support.

COST PER MONTH $49.00
CONTRACT Month to month
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Postpaid 4G from Telstra
Telstra BYO Plan $49.00

• After included data, Extra Data automatically added at $10/GB.

• Data free streaming of Apple Music, AFL, NRL and more.

• Free Wi-Fi with Telstra Air

• Australia's biggest 3G + 4G network.

Unlimited Standard SMS
UnlimitedStandard calls

30GB

Data
15GB + 15GB bonus data

• After included data, Extra Data automatically added at $10/GB.

• Data free streaming of Apple Music, AFL, NRL and more.

• Free Wi-Fi with Telstra Air

• Australia's biggest 3G + 4G network.

COST PER MONTH $49.00
CONTRACT 12 Months
Minimum Total Cost $588.00
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What else do I need to know?
Domestic allowances: Calls, SMS and MMS to standard Australian numbers. Unlimited Wi-Fi data with Telstra Air hotspots in Australia. Roaming allowances: For details refer to Monthly Roaming allowance section. All for use in Australia.
Prepaid 3G + 4G from Vodafone
Kogan EXTRA LARGE $49.90

• Uses the full Vodafone 3G & 4G Network

• Free delivery!

Unlimited Standard SMS
UnlimitedStandard calls

40GB

Data

• Uses the full Vodafone 3G & 4G Network

• Free delivery!

STARTER SIM COST $49.90
EXPIRY Recharge every 30 days.
Prepaid 3G + 4G Plus from Optus
OVO Mobile Extra Large $49.95

• With 500 international minutes.

• Receive a massive 40GB data ongoing for the life of the plan if purchased on or before 28 Feb 2019.

• FREE Cyber Safety + Parental Control software.

• Data-free streaming of sport, music and entertainment.

Unlimited Standard SMS
UnlimitedStandard calls

40GB

Data
20GB + 20GB bonus data. Data Free Entertainment

• With 500 international minutes.

• Receive a massive 40GB data ongoing for the life of the plan if purchased on or before 28 Feb 2019.

• FREE Cyber Safety + Parental Control software.

• Data-free streaming of sport, music and entertainment.

STARTER SIM COST $49.95
EXPIRY Recharge every 30 days.
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Prepaid Optus
Optus Prepaid Epic Data $50.00

• 55GB for $50. 55GB Standard Data on first three $50 Epic Data recharges. First recharge by 3/06/19. Next two before 05/08/19. After your 3rd recharge, a $50 recharge gives you 30GB standard data. Rate Plan ends: 03/06/201

• Plus up to 10GB streaming data only on Netflix, Stan, ABC Kids, ABC ME and ABC iView. Positive MyData balance and subscriptions required.

• Unlimited standard international calls to 15 selected destinations.

• With $15 Extras Credit for international calls and messages, roaming and selected premium SMS services.

Unlimited Standard SMS
Unlimited standard national SMS and MMS.
UnlimitedStandard calls
Unlimited calls to standard national numbers, 13/1300 numbers and Voicemail.

55GB data on first 3 recharges.

Data
Data will roll over up to 50GB when you recharge before expiry. Streaming data does not roll over. Charged per KB.

• 55GB for $50. 55GB Standard Data on first three $50 Epic Data recharges. First recharge by 3/06/19. Next two before 05/08/19. After your 3rd recharge, a $50 recharge gives you 30GB standard data. Rate Plan ends: 03/06/201

• Plus up to 10GB streaming data only on Netflix, Stan, ABC Kids, ABC ME and ABC iView. Positive MyData balance and subscriptions required.

• Unlimited standard international calls to 15 selected destinations.

• With $15 Extras Credit for international calls and messages, roaming and selected premium SMS services.

RECHARGE COST $50.00
EXPIRY Recharge every 28 days.
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What else do I need to know?
New customers only. Excludes rate plan changes and SIM swaps. All for use in AU in 28 days.
Prepaid 3G + 4G Plus from Optus
Amaysim Unlimited Prepaid $50.00

• Unlimited standard SMS/MMS to 32 selected countries

• Unlimited standard international calls to 10 selected countries

• 300 standard international minutes to 22 selected countries

• No lock-in contracts

• Free Standard SIM delivery

Unlimited Standard SMS
UnlimitedStandard calls

40GB

Data

• Unlimited standard SMS/MMS to 32 selected countries

• Unlimited standard international calls to 10 selected countries

• 300 standard international minutes to 22 selected countries

• No lock-in contracts

• Free Standard SIM delivery

STARTER SIM COST $50.00
EXPIRY Recharge every 28 days.
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Prepaid 3G + 4G from Vodafone
Vodafone Prepaid 365 Plus $50.00

• Free delivery!

20c Standard SMS
20c per SMS
20cStandard calls
20c per min

4c

Data
4c per MB

• Free delivery!

STARTER SIM COST $50.00
EXPIRY 365 days
No direct link.
Prepaid Optus
Optus Prepaid Long Expiry $50

• MyCredit roll over up to $500 when you recharge before expiry.

25c Standard SMS
25c per standard national SMS (160 characters) and MMS.
25cStandard calls
25c per minute for standard national calls (charged per min).

7c

Data
7c per MB. Charged per KB

• MyCredit roll over up to $500 when you recharge before expiry.

RECHARGE COST $50.00
EXPIRY Recharge every 186 days.
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What else do I need to know?
All for use in Australia.
Prepaid 3G + 4G from Vodafone
Vodafone Prepaid Combo Plus Starter Pack $50

• With 1000 min standard international calls in Zone 1 countries and 150 min standard international calls in Zone 2 countries.

• Free delivery!

Unlimited Standard SMS
UnlimitedStandard calls

25GB

Data

• With 1000 min standard international calls in Zone 1 countries and 150 min standard international calls in Zone 2 countries.

• Free delivery!

STARTER SIM COST $50.00
EXPIRY 35 days
No direct link.
Prepaid 4G from Telstra
Telstra Pre-Paid Max $50.00

• With unlimited international calls to standard international numbers to 20 destinations.

• 17GB bonus on your first 5 recharges. First recharge by 13 Mar 2019, all others by 31 Oct 2019.

• Data Bank - Save up to 200GB of unused data when you recharge $10+ before expiry.

• Data free streaming of Apple Music, AFL, NRL and more.

• Free Wi-Fi with Telstra Air. Australia's biggest 3G + 4G network.

Unlimited Standard SMS
UnlimitedStandard calls

28GB + 17GB bonus data

Data
Data Banking

• With unlimited international calls to standard international numbers to 20 destinations.

• 17GB bonus on your first 5 recharges. First recharge by 13 Mar 2019, all others by 31 Oct 2019.

• Data Bank - Save up to 200GB of unused data when you recharge $10+ before expiry.

• Data free streaming of Apple Music, AFL, NRL and more.

• Free Wi-Fi with Telstra Air. Australia's biggest 3G + 4G network.

STARTER SIM COST $50.00
EXPIRY 42 days
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What else do I need to know?
Telstra Prepaid Max Plans: Data bank when you recharge $10+ before expiry. Access your Data Bank when you have an active recharge. Day2Day plans. International Minutes charged per destination when first eligible call is made. (Automatic top up of data in 100MB bundles.) See Telstra.com.au for terms and conditions.
Postpaid 3G + 4G from Vodafone
Vodafone SIM Only Plan Plus 12M $50.00

• Standard international minutes from Oz. 1000 mins for Zone 1 and 150 mins for Zone 2.

• Get 1000 bonus standard international voice minutes from Australia to Zone 1 countries every month. Offer ends 26.02.19. T&C apply.

• Get $5 off plan fees when you sign up to this plan online as a student. You need to verify that you're a student with your UNiDAYS account. Offer ends 31.03.19. T&C apply.

• Bundle this plan with other eligible plans under one account and save on all plans. Your discount won't appear in your cart but it will be on your bill. T&C apply.

• Includes all the data you want at speeds of up to 1.5Mbps after your max speed of 40GB is used.

Unlimited Standard SMS
UnlimitedStandard calls

60GB

Data

• Standard international minutes from Oz. 1000 mins for Zone 1 and 150 mins for Zone 2.

• Get 1000 bonus standard international voice minutes from Australia to Zone 1 countries every month. Offer ends 26.02.19. T&C apply.

• Get $5 off plan fees when you sign up to this plan online as a student. You need to verify that you're a student with your UNiDAYS account. Offer ends 31.03.19. T&C apply.

• Bundle this plan with other eligible plans under one account and save on all plans. Your discount won't appear in your cart but it will be on your bill. T&C apply.

• Includes all the data you want at speeds of up to 1.5Mbps after your max speed of 40GB is used.

COST PER MONTH $50.00
CONTRACT 12 Months
Min. cost over 12 month is $600.00 No direct link.
Postpaid 3G + 4G from Telstra
Woolworths Mobile 12 Month SIM Only $50

• BONUS 20GB school holiday data every three months

• Bonus 12-month Entertainment Digital Membership on $30+ 12 Month Plans

• Plus 15GB once off bonus on activation

• 100GB Data Bank

• With unlimited standard international SMS. T&Cs Apply.

Unlimited Standard SMS
UnlimitedStandard calls

35GB

Data
Data Banking

• BONUS 20GB school holiday data every three months

• Bonus 12-month Entertainment Digital Membership on $30+ 12 Month Plans

• Plus 15GB once off bonus on activation

• 100GB Data Bank

• With unlimited standard international SMS. T&Cs Apply.

Cost per month $50.00
Contract 12 Months
Minimum spend is $600.00
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What else do I need to know?
12 month payment plan. Total minimum cost is $600.00 (excludes any discount). Additional Data - 1GB for $10. All for use in Australia. Calls and messages to standard Australian numbers. T&Cs Apply.
Postpaid 3G + 4G from Optus
Southern Phone Green M2M $50.00

• 30 Day Network Guarantee - Sign up to 12 month plan and cancel within the first days with no fees!

• Australian Call Centre: 8am-8pm / 7 days a week

• Free delivery!

Unlimited Standard SMS
UnlimitedStandard calls

15GB

Data

• 30 Day Network Guarantee - Sign up to 12 month plan and cancel within the first days with no fees!

• Australian Call Centre: 8am-8pm / 7 days a week

• Free delivery!

COST PER MONTH $50.00
EXPIRY Month to month
Min. cost over 1 month is $50.00
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Postpaid 3G + 4G from Optus
Southern Phone Green 12M $50.00

• 30 Day Network Guarantee - Sign up to 12 month plan and cancel within the first days with no fees!

• Australian Call Centre: 8am-8pm / 7 days a week

• Free delivery!

Unlimited Standard SMS
UnlimitedStandard calls

23GB

Data

• 30 Day Network Guarantee - Sign up to 12 month plan and cancel within the first days with no fees!

• Australian Call Centre: 8am-8pm / 7 days a week

• Free delivery!

COST PER MONTH $50.00
CONTRACT 12 Months
Min. cost over 12 months is $600.00
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Prepaid Optus
Optus Prepaid Epic Value $50.00

• Roll over unused data up to 50GB when you recharge before expiry.

Unlimited Standard SMS
Unlimited standard national SMS and MMS.
UnlimitedStandard calls
Unlimited calls to standard national numbers, 13/1300 numbers and Voicemail.

15GB

Data
Charged per KB

• Roll over unused data up to 50GB when you recharge before expiry.

RECHARGE COST $50.00
EXPIRY Recharge every 42 days.
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What else do I need to know?
All for use in Australia. Fair Go Policy applies.
Prepaid 4G from Telstra
Telstra Long Life Plus Recharge $50.00

• Free Wi-Fi with Telstra Air

• Australia's biggest 3G + 4G network.

• Roll over your unused recharge credit when you recharge before the credit expiry date.

30c Standard SMS
30c text to standard Australian numbers.
30cStandard calls
30c calls per minute to standard Australian numbers (charged per min).

10c

Data
10c per MB. Charged per MB

• Free Wi-Fi with Telstra Air

• Australia's biggest 3G + 4G network.

• Roll over your unused recharge credit when you recharge before the credit expiry date.

STARTER SIM COST $50.00
EXPIRY 186 days
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What else do I need to know?
Telstra Prepaid Extra Plans: Data bank when you recharge $30+ before expiry. Access your Data Bank when you have an active recharge. Day2Day plans. International Minutes charged per destination when first eligible call is made. (Automatic top up of data in 100MB bundles.) See Telstra.com.au for terms and conditions.
Postpaid 3G + 4G Plus from Optus
Vaya Unlimited M2M $56.00

• International rates from 2c/minutes

• Free standard delivery.

Unlimited Standard SMS
UnlimitedStandard calls

50GB

Data

• International rates from 2c/minutes

• Free standard delivery.

COST PER MONTH $56.00
CONTRACT Month to month
Minimum spend is $56.00
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What else do I need to know?
All for use in Australia. Extra data is $10/1GB. Personal use only. Critical information summaries. Terms & Fair use policy apply. Month-to-month plans auto-renew each month.
Postpaid 3G + 4G Plus from Optus
Vaya Unlimited 6-Months $56.00

• International rates from 2c/min

• Free standard delivery.

Unlimited Standard SMS
UnlimitedStandard calls

60GB

Data

• International rates from 2c/min

• Free standard delivery.

COST PER MONTH $56.00
CONTRACT 6 Months
Min. cost over 6 months is $336.00
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What else do I need to know?
All for use in Australia. Extra data is $10/1GB. Personal use only. Critical information summaries. Terms & Fair use policy apply. Month-to-month plans auto-renew each month.
Postpaid 4G from Telstra
Telstra BYO Plan $69.00

• Get a GigaBonus 60GB for $59.Bring your own phone and take up a new,12-month $69 SIM-only plan to enjoy 30GB of bonus data and $10 credit each month. Minimum cost $708 for 12 months.

• Peace of mind - no excess data charges. Unlimited data at 1.5mbps when you reach your plan's data limit.

• Data free streaming of Apple Music, AFL, NRL and more.

• Free Wi-Fi with Telstra Air

• Australia's biggest 3G + 4G network.

Unlimited Standard SMS
UnlimitedStandard calls
Unlimited international talk to 15 selected countries.

60GB

Data
30GB + 30GB bonus data. Peace of Mind Data included.

• Get a GigaBonus 60GB for $59.Bring your own phone and take up a new,12-month $69 SIM-only plan to enjoy 30GB of bonus data and $10 credit each month. Minimum cost $708 for 12 months.

• Peace of mind - no excess data charges. Unlimited data at 1.5mbps when you reach your plan's data limit.

• Data free streaming of Apple Music, AFL, NRL and more.

• Free Wi-Fi with Telstra Air

• Australia's biggest 3G + 4G network.

$69.00 COST PER MONTH $59.00
CONTRACT 12 Months
Minimum Total Cost $588.00
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What else do I need to know?
Domestic allowances: Calls, SMS and MMS to standard Australian numbers. Unlimited Wi-Fi data with Telstra Air hotspots in Australia. Roaming allowances: For details refer to Monthly Roaming allowance section. All for use in Australia.
Prepaid Optus
Optus Prepaid Epic Data $60.00

• 65GB for $60. 65GB Standard Data on first three $60 Epic Data recharges. First recharge by 3/06/19. Next two before 05/08/19. After your 3rd recharge, a $60 recharge gives you 40GB standard data. Rate Plan ends: 03/06/201

• Plus up to 10GB streaming data only on Netflix, Stan, ABC Kids, ABC ME and ABC iView. Positive MyData balance and subscriptions required.

• Unlimited standard international calls to 15 selected destinations.

• With $20 Extras Credit for international calls and messages, roaming and selected premium SMS services.

Unlimited Standard SMS
Unlimited standard national SMS and MMS.
UnlimitedStandard calls
Unlimited calls to standard national numbers, 13/1300 numbers and Voicemail.

65GB data on first 3 recharges.

Data
Data will roll over up to 50GB when you recharge before expiry. Streaming data does not roll over. Charged per KB.

• 65GB for $60. 65GB Standard Data on first three $60 Epic Data recharges. First recharge by 3/06/19. Next two before 05/08/19. After your 3rd recharge, a $60 recharge gives you 40GB standard data. Rate Plan ends: 03/06/201

• Plus up to 10GB streaming data only on Netflix, Stan, ABC Kids, ABC ME and ABC iView. Positive MyData balance and subscriptions required.

• Unlimited standard international calls to 15 selected destinations.

• With $20 Extras Credit for international calls and messages, roaming and selected premium SMS services.

RECHARGE COST $60.00
EXPIRY Recharge every 28 days.
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What else do I need to know?
New customers only. Excludes rate plan changes and SIM swaps. All for use in AU in 28 days.
Postpaid 3G + 4G from Vodafone
Vodafone SIM Only Plan 12M $60.00

• Standard international minutes from Oz. 2000 mins for Zone 1 and 200 mins for Zone 2.

• Get 2000 bonus standard international voice minutes from Australia to Zone 1 countries every month. Offer ends 26.02.19. T&C apply.

• Get 60GB/mth bonus data for use in Oz when you sign up to this plan. Offer ends 26.02.19. T&C apply.

• Bundle this plan with other eligible plans under one account and save on all plans. Your discount won't appear in your cart but it will be on your bill. T&C apply.

• Vodafone Pass for the apps you love $5/month each as an Add-on in the checkout or at any time through My Vodafone.

Unlimited Standard SMS
UnlimitedStandard calls

100GB

Data
40GB + 60GB Bonus data per month

• Standard international minutes from Oz. 2000 mins for Zone 1 and 200 mins for Zone 2.

• Get 2000 bonus standard international voice minutes from Australia to Zone 1 countries every month. Offer ends 26.02.19. T&C apply.

• Get 60GB/mth bonus data for use in Oz when you sign up to this plan. Offer ends 26.02.19. T&C apply.

• Bundle this plan with other eligible plans under one account and save on all plans. Your discount won't appear in your cart but it will be on your bill. T&C apply.

• Vodafone Pass for the apps you love $5/month each as an Add-on in the checkout or at any time through My Vodafone.

COST PER MONTH $60.00
CONTRACT 12 Months
Min. cost over 12 month is $720.00 No direct link.
Prepaid 3G + 4G Plus from Optus
Amaysim Unlimited Prepaid $60.00

• Unlimited standard SMS/MMS to 32 selected countries

• Unlimited standard international calls to 10 selected countries

• 300 standard international minutes to 22 selected countries

• No lock-in contracts

• Free Standard SIM delivery

Unlimited Standard SMS
UnlimitedStandard calls

60GB

Data

• Unlimited standard SMS/MMS to 32 selected countries

• Unlimited standard international calls to 10 selected countries

• 300 standard international minutes to 22 selected countries

• No lock-in contracts

• Free Standard SIM delivery

STARTER SIM COST $60.00
EXPIRY Recharge every 28 days.
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Prepaid Optus
Optus Prepaid Long Expiry $60

• MyCredit roll over up to $500 when you recharge before expiry.

25c Standard SMS
25c per standard national SMS (160 characters) and MMS.
25cStandard calls
25c per minute for standard national calls (charged per min).

7c

Data
7c per MB. Charged per KB

• MyCredit roll over up to $500 when you recharge before expiry.

RECHARGE COST $60.00
EXPIRY Recharge every 365 days.
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What else do I need to know?
All for use in Australia.
Postpaid 3G + 4G from Telstra
Southern Phone Orange M2M $60.00

• 30 Day Network Guarantee.

• Australian Call Centre: 8am-8pm / 7 days a week

• Free delivery!

Unlimited Standard SMS
UnlimitedStandard calls

30GB

Data

• 30 Day Network Guarantee.

• Australian Call Centre: 8am-8pm / 7 days a week

• Free delivery!

COST PER MONTH $60.00
EXPIRY Month to month
Min. cost over 1 month is $40.00
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Postpaid 3G + 4G from Vodafone
Vodafone SIM Only Plan $60.00

• Bundle this plan with other eligible plans under one account and save on all plans. Your discount won't appear in your cart but it will be on your bill. T&C apply.

• Vodafone Pass for the apps you love $5/month each as an Add-on in the checkout or at any time through My Vodafone.

Unlimited Standard SMS
UnlimitedStandard calls

20GB

Data

• Bundle this plan with other eligible plans under one account and save on all plans. Your discount won't appear in your cart but it will be on your bill. T&C apply.

• Vodafone Pass for the apps you love $5/month each as an Add-on in the checkout or at any time through My Vodafone.

COST PER MONTH $60.00
CONTRACT Month to month
No direct link.
Postpaid 3G + 4G from Vodafone
Vodafone SIM Only Plan Plus 12M $60.00

• Standard international minutes from Oz. 2000 mins for Zone 1 and 200 mins for Zone 2.

• Get 2000 bonus standard international voice minutes from Australia to Zone 1 countries every month. Offer ends 26.02.19. T&C apply.

• Get 60GB/mth bonus data for use in Oz when you sign up to this plan. Offer ends 26.02.19. T&C apply.

• Bundle this plan with other eligible plans under one account and save on all plans. Your discount won't appear in your cart but it will be on your bill. T&C apply.

• Includes all the data you want at speeds of up to 1.5Mbps after your max speed of 40GB is used.

Unlimited Standard SMS
UnlimitedStandard calls

100GB

Data
40GB + 60GB Bonus data per month

• Standard international minutes from Oz. 2000 mins for Zone 1 and 200 mins for Zone 2.

• Get 2000 bonus standard international voice minutes from Australia to Zone 1 countries every month. Offer ends 26.02.19. T&C apply.

• Get 60GB/mth bonus data for use in Oz when you sign up to this plan. Offer ends 26.02.19. T&C apply.

• Bundle this plan with other eligible plans under one account and save on all plans. Your discount won't appear in your cart but it will be on your bill. T&C apply.

• Includes all the data you want at speeds of up to 1.5Mbps after your max speed of 40GB is used.

COST PER MONTH $60.00
CONTRACT 12 Months
Min. cost over 12 month is $720.00 No direct link.
Prepaid Optus
Optus Prepaid Epic Data $70.00

• 70GB for $70. 70GB Standard Data on first three $70 Epic Data recharges. First recharge by 3/06/19. Next two before 05/08/19. After your 3rd recharge, a $70 recharge gives you 45GB standard data. Rate Plan ends: 03/06/201

• Plus up to 10GB streaming data only on Netflix, Stan, ABC Kids, ABC ME and ABC iView. Positive MyData balance and subscriptions required.

• Unlimited standard international calls to 15 selected destinations.

• With $20 Extras Credit for international calls and messages, roaming and selected premium SMS services.

Unlimited Standard SMS
Unlimited standard national SMS and MMS.
UnlimitedStandard calls
Unlimited calls to standard national numbers, 13/1300 numbers and Voicemail.

70GB data on first 3 recharges.

Data
Data will roll over up to 50GB when you recharge before expiry. Streaming data does not roll over. Charged per KB.

• 70GB for $70. 70GB Standard Data on first three $70 Epic Data recharges. First recharge by 3/06/19. Next two before 05/08/19. After your 3rd recharge, a $70 recharge gives you 45GB standard data. Rate Plan ends: 03/06/201

• Plus up to 10GB streaming data only on Netflix, Stan, ABC Kids, ABC ME and ABC iView. Positive MyData balance and subscriptions required.

• Unlimited standard international calls to 15 selected destinations.

• With $20 Extras Credit for international calls and messages, roaming and selected premium SMS services.

RECHARGE COST $70.00
EXPIRY Recharge every 28 days.
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What else do I need to know?
New customers only. Excludes rate plan changes and SIM swaps. All for use in AU in 28 days.
Prepaid 4G from Telstra
Telstra Long Life Plus Recharge $70.00

• Free Wi-Fi with Telstra Air

• Australia's biggest 3G + 4G network.

• Roll over your unused recharge credit when you recharge before the credit expiry date.

30c Standard SMS
30c text to standard Australian numbers.
30cStandard calls
30c calls per minute to standard Australian numbers (charged per min).

10c

Data
10c per MB. Charged per MB

• Free Wi-Fi with Telstra Air

• Australia's biggest 3G + 4G network.

• Roll over your unused recharge credit when you recharge before the credit expiry date.

STARTER SIM COST $70.00
EXPIRY 365 days
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What else do I need to know?
Telstra Prepaid Extra Plans: Data bank when you recharge $30+ before expiry. Access your Data Bank when you have an active recharge. Day2Day plans. International Minutes charged per destination when first eligible call is made. (Automatic top up of data in 100MB bundles.) See Telstra.com.au for terms and conditions.
Prepaid Optus
Optus Prepaid Long Expiry $70

• MyCredit roll over up to $500 when you recharge before expiry.

25c Standard SMS
25c per standard national SMS (160 characters) and MMS.
25cStandard calls
25c per minute for standard national calls (charged per min).

7c

Data
7c per MB. Charged per KB

• MyCredit roll over up to $500 when you recharge before expiry.

RECHARGE COST $70.00
EXPIRY Recharge every 365 days.
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What else do I need to know?
All for use in Australia.
Postpaid 3G Plus from Optus
Moose SIM Only $78.00

• Customers love them. Check out their online reviews.

• Australian customer service and support.

Unlimited Standard SMS
UnlimitedStandard calls

90GB

Data

• Customers love them. Check out their online reviews.

• Australian customer service and support.

COST PER MONTH $78.00
CONTRACT Month to month
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Prepaid 3G + 4G from Vodafone
Kogan MEDIUM $79.90

• Uses the full Vodafone 3G & 4G Network

• Free delivery!

Unlimited Standard SMS
UnlimitedStandard calls

13GB

Data

• Uses the full Vodafone 3G & 4G Network

• Free delivery!

STARTER SIM COST $79.90
EXPIRY Recharge every 90 days.
Postpaid 3G + 4G from Vodafone
Vodafone SIM Only Plan Plus 12M $80.00

• Standard international minutes from Oz. 3000 mins for Zone 1 and 300 mins for Zone 2.

• Get 3000 bonus standard international voice minutes from Australia to Zone 1 countries every month. Offer ends 26.02.19. T&C apply.

• Get 70GB/mth bonus data for use in Oz when you sign up to this plan. Offer ends 26.02.19. T&C apply.

• Bundle this plan with other eligible plans under one account and save on all plans. Your discount won't appear in your cart but it will be on your bill. T&C apply.

• Includes all the data you want at speeds of up to 1.5Mbps after your max speed of 80GB is used.

Unlimited Standard SMS
UnlimitedStandard calls

150GB

Data
80GB + 70GB Bonus data per month

• Standard international minutes from Oz. 3000 mins for Zone 1 and 300 mins for Zone 2.

• Get 3000 bonus standard international voice minutes from Australia to Zone 1 countries every month. Offer ends 26.02.19. T&C apply.

• Get 70GB/mth bonus data for use in Oz when you sign up to this plan. Offer ends 26.02.19. T&C apply.

• Bundle this plan with other eligible plans under one account and save on all plans. Your discount won't appear in your cart but it will be on your bill. T&C apply.

• Includes all the data you want at speeds of up to 1.5Mbps after your max speed of 80GB is used.

COST PER MONTH $80.00
CONTRACT 12 Months
Min. cost over 12 month is $960.00 No direct link.
Prepaid Optus
Optus Prepaid Epic Data $80.00

• 75GB for $80. 75GB Standard Data on first three $80 Epic Data recharges. First recharge by 3/06/19. Next two before 05/08/19. After your 3rd recharge, a $80 recharge gives you 50GB standard data. Rate Plan ends: 03/06/201

• Plus up to 10GB streaming data only on Netflix, Stan, ABC Kids, ABC ME and ABC iView. Positive MyData balance and subscriptions required.

• Unlimited standard international calls to 15 selected destinations.

• With $20 Extras Credit for international calls and messages, roaming and selected premium SMS services.

Unlimited Standard SMS
Unlimited standard national SMS and MMS.
UnlimitedStandard calls
Unlimited calls to standard national numbers, 13/1300 numbers and Voicemail.

75GB data on first 3 recharges.

Data
Data will roll over up to 50GB when you recharge before expiry. Streaming data does not roll over. Charged per KB.

• 75GB for $80. 75GB Standard Data on first three $80 Epic Data recharges. First recharge by 3/06/19. Next two before 05/08/19. After your 3rd recharge, a $80 recharge gives you 50GB standard data. Rate Plan ends: 03/06/201

• Plus up to 10GB streaming data only on Netflix, Stan, ABC Kids, ABC ME and ABC iView. Positive MyData balance and subscriptions required.

• Unlimited standard international calls to 15 selected destinations.

• With $20 Extras Credit for international calls and messages, roaming and selected premium SMS services.

RECHARGE COST $80.00
EXPIRY Recharge every 28 days.
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What else do I need to know?
New customers only. Excludes rate plan changes and SIM swaps. All for use in AU in 28 days.
Prepaid Optus
Optus Prepaid Long Expiry $80

• MyCredit roll over up to $500 when you recharge before expiry.

25c Standard SMS
25c per standard national SMS (160 characters) and MMS.
25cStandard calls
25c per minute for standard national calls (charged per min).

7c

Data
7c per MB. Charged per KB

• MyCredit roll over up to $500 when you recharge before expiry.

RECHARGE COST $80.00
EXPIRY Recharge every 365 days.
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What else do I need to know?
All for use in Australia.
Postpaid 4G from Telstra
Telstra BYO Plan $89.00

• International roaming - 2GB data roaming and unlimited talk & text in eligible countries.

• Peace of mind - no excess data charges. Unlimited data at 1.5mbps when you reach your plan's data limit.

• Data free streaming of Apple Music, AFL, NRL and more.

• Free Wi-Fi with Telstra Air

• Australia's biggest 3G + 4G network.

Unlimited Standard SMS
UnlimitedStandard calls

90GB

Data
60GB + 30GB bonus data. Peace of Mind Data included.

• International roaming - 2GB data roaming and unlimited talk & text in eligible countries.

• Peace of mind - no excess data charges. Unlimited data at 1.5mbps when you reach your plan's data limit.

• Data free streaming of Apple Music, AFL, NRL and more.

• Free Wi-Fi with Telstra Air

• Australia's biggest 3G + 4G network.

COST PER MONTH $89.00
CONTRACT 12 Months
Minimum Total Cost $1068.00
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What else do I need to know?
Domestic allowances: Calls, SMS and MMS to standard Australian numbers. Unlimited Wi-Fi data with Telstra Air hotspots in Australia. Roaming allowances: For details refer to Monthly Roaming allowance section. All for use in Australia.
Prepaid 3G from Optus
Yomojo Unlimited Prepaid $89.90

• Family Options: Bundle more than one SIM into your account & get up to 15% discount on your monthly total bill. All year round. T&Cs apply.

• Free Yomojo-to-Yomojo calls

• No Lock-in Contract

• Free delivery!

Unlimited Standard SMS
UnlimitedStandard calls

90GB

Data

• Family Options: Bundle more than one SIM into your account & get up to 15% discount on your monthly total bill. All year round. T&Cs apply.

• Free Yomojo-to-Yomojo calls

• No Lock-in Contract

• Free delivery!

STARTER SIM COST $89.90
EXPIRY Recharge every 30 days.
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Prepaid 3G + 4G from Vodafone
Kogan LARGE $99.90

• Uses the full Vodafone 3G & 4G Networ

• Free delivery!

Unlimited Standard SMS
UnlimitedStandard calls

20GB

Data

• Uses the full Vodafone 3G & 4G Networ

• Free delivery!

STARTER SIM COST $99.90
EXPIRY Recharge every 90 days.
Prepaid Optus
Optus Prepaid Epic Data $100.00

• 85GB for $100. 85GB Standard Data on first three $100 Epic Data recharges. First recharge by 3/06/19. Next two before 05/08/19. After your 3rd recharge, a $100 recharge gives you 60GB standard data. Rate Plan ends: 03/06/201

• Plus up to 10GB streaming data only on Netflix, Stan, ABC Kids, ABC ME and ABC iView. Positive MyData balance and subscriptions required.

• Unlimited standard international calls to 15 selected destinations.

• With $20 Extras Credit for international calls and messages, roaming and selected premium SMS services.

Unlimited Standard SMS
Unlimited standard national SMS and MMS.
UnlimitedStandard calls
Unlimited calls to standard national numbers, 13/1300 numbers and Voicemail.

85GB data on first 3 recharges.

Data
Data will roll over up to 50GB when you recharge before expiry. Streaming data does not roll over. Charged per KB.

• 85GB for $100. 85GB Standard Data on first three $100 Epic Data recharges. First recharge by 3/06/19. Next two before 05/08/19. After your 3rd recharge, a $100 recharge gives you 60GB standard data. Rate Plan ends: 03/06/201

• Plus up to 10GB streaming data only on Netflix, Stan, ABC Kids, ABC ME and ABC iView. Positive MyData balance and subscriptions required.

• Unlimited standard international calls to 15 selected destinations.

• With $20 Extras Credit for international calls and messages, roaming and selected premium SMS services.

RECHARGE COST $100.00
EXPIRY Recharge every 28 days.
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What else do I need to know?
New customers only. Excludes rate plan changes and SIM swaps. All for use in AU in 28 days.
Prepaid Optus
Optus Prepaid Long Expiry $100

• MyCredit roll over up to $500 when you recharge before expiry.

25c Standard SMS
25c per standard national SMS (160 characters) and MMS.
25cStandard calls
25c per minute for standard national calls (charged per min).

7c

Data
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The most common questions about cheap phone plans

Wha are the cheapest plans for less than $30 ?

The best value plan comes down entirely to what you need it for.

There are, however, a couple of plans we’ll recommend to you straight off the bat.

  • OVO Mobile $9.95 :
    Gives you $500 of calls, 1GB of 3G/4G data on the Optus network and even includes parental control software in case you provide this to your child as a ‘pocket money’ plan. OVO Mobile are our best of the best this year. Their plans are an incredible blend of value and inclusions.
  • Unlimited voice + 2GB of data  :
    This price you pay for this combination has fallen dramatically int he last 12 months. 2GB is about average usage at the moment. If you want unlimited calls and SMS, you can get it with Yomojo on the Optus 3G and 4G network cheaper than you’ll get it anywhere else. It’s incredible value and a plan we recommend often.

Which plans under $30 have the most data ?

We would suggest a range of options, depending on your network preference. Each of these providers resells the network of one of the major phone companies.

  • Yomojo offer the best value when it comes to data and you’re looking for a cheap plan. Yomojo use the Optus 3G and 4G network.
  • Lebara is a great alternative on the Vodafone network and also offer both 3G and 4G speeds.
  • Boost Mobile have great pricing including extra allowances on the weekends. Boost use the Telstra Mobile Network.

Significant data allocations are hard to come by under $30. You can check out out data only plans if you’re after JUST data. And, whoever you choose for your SIM Only plan, you should be able to add more data later in the month with a bold on.

What won’t I get if I take a plan under $30 ?

You will be surprised the extras that you’ll get these days in a cheap phone plan.

  • The same coverage:
  • Included streamed video entertainment options: OVO Mobile are unique in offering streamed audio which is zero rated, in their prepaid plans under $30. You can read more about it in our full review but if you’re a V8 Supercars fan or you like gymnastics, then we would suggest to you that these plans are worth a look.
  • Included streamed audio entertainment :
    Optus offer streamed audio on many of their prepaid plans including their $2 Days plan and $30 My Freedom Plus plan. This can save users a great deal of data if, for example, they have an existing Spotfiy account and use it a lot.
  • Parental lock :
    OVO Mobile’s entry level plan includes parental lock software

The truth is, these days, any phone plan should be cheap. If people are paying more than $30 a month, in our view, they’re wasting money.

Do you recommend any cheap prepaid plans under $30 ?

Most Australian prepaid plans have entry level price points of less than $30 per month. We do recommend them – often in fact. Generally, if you’re buying from a tier 1 telco – that’s Vodafone, Optus and Telstra, and spending $30, you’ll get more for your money on prepaid.

We’ve written in some details what the benefits and compromises and have a table which tells you what the key differences are.

What is a PAYG plan ?

A PAYG plan is a Pay As You Go plan. Usually, with either Prepaid or Postpaid plans, you’ll commit to a value in advance.

With Prepaid, to get you going, you’ll buy a SIM, pick a plan and add a recharge value. For example, you choose Lebara, decide on their ‘Unlimited National’ plan and recharge with a $29.90 value. Then you can make calls using the features of the prepaid plan.

On postpaid plans, you’ll take a SIM Only plan for, say $30 per month, hand over some payment details like a bank account or a credit card and they’ll charge you automatically for the $30 you’ve decided on and any additional services you’ve used, every month.

For PAYG, you choose the plan and get charged according to how much you use. For example, you have a SIM in your phone from Amaysim. It has PAYG features. One of those PAYG features is that you can make calls with no flagfalls for 12c per minute. During the month, you make one call a day ( 30 days ) of a standard 2 minute duration. At the end of the month, you’ll pay 12c x 2 minutes per day = 24 cents x 30 days = About $7 in fees.

The difference is that you don’t know in advance how much you will be paying.

As usual, we have more analysis and details on these plans in our PAYG plans explained article.

What is a network reseller ? ( Like Boost, Lebara or Cmobile ? )

Network resellers just don’t own the network. They buy a large quantity of minutes and resell them to you. They tend to be no frills operators. You can find out more in our What is an MVNO article.

Review and comparison of cheap plans

What's good

  • Lebara, OVO and Kogan offer best value <$30
  • Use resellers of Telstra's, Optus' & Vodafone's networks
  • So much cheaper than getting a contract and a new phone
  • An increasing number of 4G plans are under $30

What's bad

  • Cheaper plans tend not to have entertainment
  • Will not suit high end data users

 

Cheap phone plans have never been more accessible than they are now

We say a phone plan is cheap if it costs under $30 per month. There are cheap mobile plan options, however, on this page which include phone plans which cost as little as $10 per month.

We say a cheap phone plan as one costing less than $30 per month. We want you to have not only a cheap first month but a reliably low bill. The advice we give on this page does not include introductory offers and makes clear where additional charges might catch you out. If that all sounds like boot camp, don’t worry. It’s not. We explain everything with images and charts below so you can see the cheapest mobile phone plans visually.

Note: When you compare mobile phone plans, you need to consider the number of days they’re active for. We say ‘a month’ here but include plans with slightly different ‘expiries’. Plans shown on this page may have 28 day expiries, 30 day expiries (prepaid plans) or they may be postpaid which renew on the same day each calendar month.

When shopping for a phone plan in this bracket, we think you should use the following common sense advice to get you going

  • Be realistic about what you use:
    Consider your actual voice minutes, SMS and data requirements. Here is no escaping your responsibility in being clear on the ways you use your phone. You need to know roughly your monthly data usage, roughly how many calls you make a month and whether international calls are something that is important to you.
  • Be prepared to try something new:
    We make recommendations on this page around prepaid plans  and plans from small phone companies. These sorts of plans tend to offer better value than the big brands you’re likely used to. If you want the cheapest plans, you might have to step outside your comfort zone when it comes to the phone company brand you decide on.

 

It’s Getting Tougher To Be A Telco. That’s great for you

Telstra’s profits fell 33% last year ; Optus’ fell by 12%. Vodafone made a loss of $242m. The reason they’re suffering is that the industry is lowering prices to attract people like you to their plans. Even Andy Penn, the CEO of Telstra acknowledges it. Competition from smaller phone companies, he says, with “lower cost bases, and agile, innovative business models“ is driving the change. It is these changes which have led to the cheap phone plans you see on this page.

 

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Changes in entry level plan inclusions

These price reductions don’t actually explain the changes to cheap mobile plans that have happened effectively. Even as price fall each year, phone companies are also offering extra data at each price point. Other changes include

  • Lower entry point plans :
    New plans have been floated, targeted at the youth market with ‘pocket money’ spend levels.
  • New phone companies have entered the market :
    You have around 50 phone companies to pick from Moose Mobile and Belong Mobile have both added innovative features and better value to the mix, particularly when it comes to data.

As well as lower entry prices, new phone company options and international calls, coverage has improved for you too with the phone companies spending billions of dollars on their networks.

  • Network investments :
    The $billion spend levels from Optus and Vodafone have made 4G accessible, at lower prices, to more people, than ever before. Competition has increased data allowances. On a cheap phone plan, you’re likely to get exactly the same network coverage as anyone on a more expensive version.

Below, we point out these changes, suggesting the cheapest mobile phone plans which have the inclusions you need. We also provide guidance on how you can keep your plan cheap after you’ve signed up by avoiding unnecessary data overage and additional charges.

 

What you won’t get

In some ways, you get what you pay for. There are some services that most cheap phone plans just won’t provide you.

Cheap phone plans are cutting in to the profits of the major phone companies as they compete for your business.

  • You’ll probably have to pay extra for International calls :
    The cost of international calls in phone plans came down a lot last year. You will still struggle to get decent plan inclusions for calls from within Australia to other phones around the world, for under $25.
  • No entertainment services :
    Content and entertainment in phone plans is an increasingly prevalent inclusion. The plans which offer this sort of inclusion tend to be more expensive than $25 per month.

 

The key to good value plans is trying a smaller phone company (MVNO)

You may not know it but there are around 50 phone companies in Australia. Smaller phone companies give you what you need – clear, simple plans with lots of data at a low price.

The key to keeping your phone plan affordable is an awareness of how your data usage is changing over time. Those who lose track get charged ‘overage’ on their plans.

However, people can be nervous about moving to a smaller phone company : In a recent survey of phone plan users, we asked : Would you consider buying a phone plan from an unknown / lesser known brand if it was cheaper and offered the same service and benefits? Approximately 45% of people would consider buying from a smaller phone company Of that 43%, 24% said they would need a bit of reassurance. Here’s some reassurance :

  • Smaller phone companies are good bets for the best mobile phone plans :
    Once you try them, you’ll realize that there was nothing to worry about. These phone companies are regulated in the same way the big phone companies are so you won’t get ripped off.
  • Cheap phone plans from smaller companies also seem to entitle their users to better customer service.

 

Generally, small phone companies offer better value for money.

  • You can keep your phone number :
    In Australia, you’ve had the facility to move phone companies and keep your phone number for 20 years. If you want to move to a smaller phone company, you’ll be able to take your phone number with you.
  • They mostly sell month to month agreements :
    Smaller phone companies tend to offer SIM Only plans – either prepaid plans or postpaid SIM Only. These are almost always month to month agreements. That means that you can leave if it doesn’t work out.
  • They often have better customer service than the big phone companies :
    Let’s face it, you probably don’t actually like the phone company you’re with anyway. Most people have had at least one bad customer service experience with one of the big phone companies they’ve signed up to over the years. Independent research shows that smaller phone companies often have better customer service than the big ones.
  • They use exactly the same networks :
    Any phone company which uses the Optus or Vodafone network uses the same towers and masts as you’d get if you went direct to the big phone company. For example, if you choose OVO Mobile who use the Optus 3G and 4G network, you’ll use the whole, entire Optus network. There’s no prioritization of their traffic over your call when you’re with OVO. You’ll be connected in the same way and get the same data speeds as someone who stood next to you and used the Optus network.

You’ll get exactly the same network coverage, data speeds and voice calls if you go with an Optus reseller or Optus themselves.

  • Telstra resellers do not get the same network :
    The one exception to this rule is that Telstra customers do get broader 3G coverage than any other user. Even the phone companies which sell the Telstra network only get a cut down version of it. They often say in our listings that they sell ‘a part of the Telstra 3G / 4G network.’

 

Awareness of these options is clearly increasing

The fact that people automatically compare their options when they’re looking for a cheap plan, the number of alternatives which are available and the  the never ending list of promotional offers to lure new customers in all contribute to an exodus from the big phone companies. Where Optus, Telstra and Vodafone have focused their business on offering value adds, the growth in the Australian market for cheap plans is coming from low cost operators.

It’s not just you looking for a cheap mobile phone plan. Nearly 50% of Australians chose a plan from a low cost operator in the first half of 2017, according to Telsyte.

Vodafone, Telstra and Optus tend to focus more on value adds rather than cheap phone plans. Around 45% of people took a cheap plan instead of going to one of the big 3.

Around half of people who took a new plan in the first 6 months of last year got a SIM / plan from a low cost operator. This, perhaps surprising statistic indicates that people are finally figuring out the best way to optimize their plans. This is an extreme change in a small amount of time. For the last few years, these smaller phone companies have made up a much smaller proportion of the market. Most of them target the $30 and below spend level. That means the fastest growth is happening among cheap phone plans.

It’s the price of alternatives and promotional offers which are available on cheap mobile phone plans which entice people to move.

Cheaper phone plans with introductory and promotional offers are the motivation behind most people’s moves to low cost operators.

 

Obviously, the biggest factor to consider is data

Unlimited voice and SMS inclusions start in phone plans under the $15 spend per month these days. That means the primary thing people are looking for, when they pick cheap mobile plans is data.

The key thing to know, when you’re considering your data requirements is that the average amount of data people are using is increasing each year at a rate of about 70%.

So, how much data do you need ? Well, we asked people that and the answer was remarkably varied. Take a look at this chart.

The mean average data usage is around 6GB per month. There are cheap plans which will provide you that.

The mean average data usage is around 6GB per month. The best phone plans in Australia will provide you that data allocation. Unfortunately, if you are a high data usage – let’s say above 6GB per month, you are probably not going to find a plan which gives you what you need. You might like to consider our best phone plans page – and to spend a little more.

If you need to, we show you how to figure out your data requirements.

 

Consider these things when you compare mobile phone plans

  • Your data usage will probably ‘sneak up on you’ :
    People find it really hard to anticipate exponential growth in any circumstance including their phone usage. At a 70% growth level, your data rises by 1300% over 5 years.
  • You probably want to consider prepaid plans and month to month agreements :
    Avoiding contracts with the phone companies means that you can constantly stay on more affordable agreements. As your data usage rises, a prepaid plan, for example, is likely to keep pace with your needs. Phone companies tend to add more data every few months to prepaid and month to month SIM Only plans.

Here’s what will happen if you don’t keep pace with the way your data usage is growing. People who lose track of their data usage exceed their data inclusion and incur a $10 fee per GB for overage.

The key to keeping your phone plan affordable is an awareness of how your data usage is changing over time. Those who lose track get charged ‘overage’ on their plans.

 

Features of cheap phone plans you may not have considered

Whatever phone plan you buy, the fundamentals are as important as the price. You’re going to want good coverage, to be a happy customer and to get decent customer service. Luckily, those things are all available to you. It may not have occurred to you but when you think about it, these facts are quite clear. Whether you’re on a $100 a month plan or something under $30 per month, you’re going to get the same network, the same customer service team and you’re probably going to be just as happy as any other customer on that network.

Let’s start with customer satisfaction. You may well notice a stand out feature of this chart. Small phone companies have higher levels of customer satisfaction than big phone companies.

You’ll notice that smaller phone companies have higher levels of customer satisfaction than bigger phone companies.

The bigger they are, the unhappier their customers.

 

Customer Satisfaction levels are higher among small phone companies

Customer Satisfaction with phone companies is a single number which shows how happy people are with their experience with their phone company. It includes how they feel about the customer service they get when they call a call center, their feelings on the network quality they receive and finally, it includes how they feel about the value associated with their plan.

Customers who choose smaller phone companies almost always feel happier about their decisions than those who go with the big telco brands we are all familiar with. Of course, this applies to the customers they have on their cheaper plans as much as it does to anyone else. Small phone companies, it seems, do a simple job, well.

  • They’re smaller :
    The likes of Aldi, Amaysim and Vaya  have smaller numbers of customers. Each person they deal with gets longer and more personalized service.
  • They only sell SIM Only Plans :
    The deal is straightforward. No phones are involved in the transaction – and phones can go wrong. There is no bundling of services with confusing discounts or charges.
  • They only service consumers, not businesses :
    Smaller phone companies sell fewer products. Typically, smaller phone companies only sell consumer focused SIM Only plans – as opposed to fixed broadband, home phone rental, business products and so on. That makes dealing with them

Cheap phone plans from smaller companies also seem to entitle their users to better customer service.

Most people instinctively know which phone companies are at the bottom of the list for customer service.Customer service is a measure of how happy phone company customers are with the service they get when they deal with their phone company. That includes customer service calls – what people do when they have a problem with their phone company service. The bigger phone companies tend to find themselves at the bottom of this sort of report, as you can see.

 

Smaller phone companies benefit from :

  • Better online self service :
    Smaller phone companies tend to have fewer high street stores around Australia. Their main customer service connection with their customers is through the Internet. To minimize the money they spend on customer service, smaller phone companies tend to invest heavily in their Self Service apps and web based self service portals. As a result, customers often find that they can resolve their service issues themselves without calling the call center.
  • More issues resolved first time :
    Again, the smaller product ranges held by smaller phone companies help with customer service issue resolution. It’s easier to troubleshoot one product than many held in parallel by a customer.

 

The network coverage you’ll get with a cheap plan

There are a couple of critical points to bear in mind when considering the network  you need in your cheap phone plan. It’s helpful to think of them in this order, too.

  • The difference between 3G coverage and 4G coverage :
    Imagine that every big city in Australia had a bright light shone on it from above. The bright bit of what you’d see would be the 4G coverage. And around the cities would be areas less well lit. 3G coverage is a bit like that. Most phones are 4G enabled now  and if you live and work in a city, you’ll probably get great 4G coverage, whatever network you’re with. As you’ll see from our info-graphics below, the networks are remarkably similar when it comes to 4G coverage. 3G coverage is a different
  • The difference between population coverage and landmass coverage :
    Australia has around 23 million people in it and about 32m phone services in operation. Most of the people and so most of the services in operation are congregated around the coast. 70% of people are housed in Australia’s biggest cities.

    • Population coverage :
      When the phone companies report population coverage they’re showing you the proportion of Australians who are covered with their network. This is the most common measure of coverage you’ll see phone companies produce.
    • Landmass covered :
      The other measure you’ll see is the proportion of landmass covered by a phone company signal. Australia is such a huge country that covering it all with mobile phone towers is just impractical. Even Telstra  only cover 17% of Australia’s landmass with a network signal. )
    • How they relate to each other :
      Population density falls off quickly as you move away from the cities. That means there are fewer and fewer people every square Kilometer and less money available to phone companies which cover the area. It’s much, much easier to cover 99% of the population than 99% of the countryside.

Here’s how the phone companies compare on coverage. You’ll see what I mean from the charts.

Australia’s 3G population coverage statistics are quite similar. Even Vodafone cover 96% of the population of Australia with a 3G signal.

Source: WhatPhone, multiple.

3G population coverage statistics are similar, whichever network you choose. Remember, you’ll get the same coverage with a smaller phone company which uses the Vodafone or Optus network as if you went to them direct.

As you can see in the chart, population coverage is very similar between the 3 major phone companies when it comes to a 3G signal. Even Vodafone covers 96% of the population. This is an important statistic for your cheap phone plan. Whether you buy a SIM from Vodafone / Optus themselves or a smaller phone company, you’ll get the same network signal, speed and priority on the network.

 

Now compare that with the landmass covered with a signal.

This is the real difference in the network your cheap phone plan will give you access to. Telstra cover around twice as much of the Australian landmass as either Optus or Vodafone.

Source: Multiple, WhatPhone

Here’s the secret. Telstra cover around twice the Australian landmass as any other provider. And you probably won’t get a cheap phone plan from them.

Remember how population density falls quickly as you leave the cities ? Well, here’s the effect of that. Telstra cover around twice the landmass of even Optus. There are very few people in all that extra ground so it doesn’t make much of a difference to the population coverage statistics you’ll see.

This is why, if you live in rural areas, you’ve got used to buying Telstra. Although their plans aren’t cheap, in many situations, you don’t have an option.

Real life is a little different to this chart, however. Of course, Optus and Vodafone focus their network rollout on the places there are most people. For example, they tend to build new networks along roads which traverse the country. That means unless you live / spend a lot of time in rural areas, Optus or Vodafone (or the companies which resell their networks) may well be OK for you.

One fact which might surprise you is that even Telstra cover less than 20% of Australia with a signal. The country continent is so huge, even they have to draw the line at an agreed level of population density.

 

Finally, let’s have a look at 4G coverage.4G population coverage levels are, again, very similar between opertors.

Source : Multiple, WhatPhone.

With 4G, there is little to choose between the main networks.

When it comes to superfast data speeds, Optus, Vodafone and Telstra all have very similar speeds and coverage statistics.

 

Keeping your cheap phone plan under $30 per month

When you get a cheap phone plan, you’re going to want to avoid those extra data charges. Here are the steps we’d recommend. It’s not at all hard.

  • Use your phone company’s Self Service App : Downloading and installing a phone company app could not be simpler. It’s the first and most important thing we would recommend you do if you want to minimize your bills in an ongoing way. Apps are all free from the Google Play or iTunes store and they all do very much the same thing. You can track your usage and buy extra services cheap ( like more data if you need it ) rather than paying exorbitant out of bundle rates.

Every phone company, big and small, now offers a free Self Service App. If you want to keep a reign on your costs, we suggest you download and check it as often as you check your bank balance on the bank’s app. (About once a week.)

  • Track your usage – especially data :
    Both Android and iOS phones now allow you to measure your data usage through their settings. Or, again, you can use the app from your phone company. Here’s why it’s important.
  • Be smart about how you use your phone :
    There are a number of ways you can work around unnecessary charges. Install, update your contacts and get as much use as you can out of WiFi calling apps. Viber, Skype over WiFi won’t cost you a penny when your monthly bill arrives.
  • Keep it cheap when you can – with WiFi for data where possible :
    Make the most of free data over WiFi at home. Tune in to WiFi when you’re out and about. Think about whether you really need to watch that cat video using your cellular connection. Some simple ‘mindfulness’ about the costs of data can minimize the wastage of your plan.

 

Most people only need cheap mobile plans

It’s a general rule, when it comes to products, that the lazier you are, the more you’ll pay: Think mortgage, car insurance and phone plan. A willingness to undertake a small amount of research in to the ways phone plans have changed over the last 12 months delivers some incredible results.

Industry trends are your friends when you compare mobile phone plans. Considering a smaller phone company might be new to you but there’s nothing to worry about (see our section above which will reassure you about the ‘risk’ you’ll take by going to one. With a smaller phone company, you’ll get more data for your money. You’ll need to know how to figure out your data usage. and then we advise you take some simple steps to stay on top of your usage, remembering it will increase over time.

An increasing number of people are choosing inexpensive plans and either holding on to their phone longer or buying a new one outright and adding a SIM. The balance of power is constantly shifting in your favor and away from the bigger phone companies. Cheap Chinese phones are available now from high street stores and even supermarkets.

It won’t be long before everyone has this sort of phone plan.

 

Sources for data growth information :

Source for proportion of people taking a cheap plan from a low cost operator:

 

 

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