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Best mobile plans for seniors

Find a cheap mobile plan for your needs, whether it’s a seniors discount with Telstra and Vodafone, or just a great deal with a smaller provider like ALDImobile or Southern Phone.

Top pick: Under $20
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30GB
$20
per month
for the first 3 months then 15GB for $20. T&Cs apply. Order by 27.2.24
Top pick: Under $30
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50GB
$15
per month
for the first 3 months then 50GB for $30. T&Cs apply. Use code FELIX50. Ends 31.1.24
Top pick: Under $40
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90GB
$35
per month
for the first 3 months then 45GB for $35. T&Cs apply. Order by 27.2.24
Top pick: Customer Satisfaction
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60GB
$30
per 28 days expiry
for the first 3 recharges then 32GB for $30. T&Cs apply. Ends 30.11.23
Top pick: International Calls
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90GB
$35
per month
for the first 3 months then 45GB for $35. T&Cs apply. Order by 27.2.24

While some of the major Australian telcos offer seniors-specific discounts, deals on regular mobile plans are very common. You might find you're better off with a normal plan than one designed for seniors.

The comparison table below shows some of the cheapest mobile plans on Finder that cost under $20 a month, including some yearly options which equate to under $20 a month.

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Name Product Data Price Apply Price
Southern Phone Finder Exclusive
PostpaidNo lock-in contract
$5/mth for the first 6 months, then $15/mth. Eligibility criteria, T&Cs apply. Ends 31.1.24
Southern Phone Finder Exclusive
Postpaid
$5/mth for the first 6 months, then $15/mth. Eligibility criteria, T&Cs apply. Ends 31.1.24
Exclusive
  • Unlimited national calls & texts
  • Optus 4G/3G network
5GB
$5
per month
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Exclusive
  • $5/mth for the first 6 months, then $15/mth. Eligibility criteria, T&Cs apply. Ends 31.1.24
  • Unlimited standard national calls & texts
5 GB
Data
$5
per month
TPG Small
PrepaidNo lock-in contract
$10/mth for the first 6 months, then $20/mth. Eligibility criteria, T&Cs apply.
TPG Small
Prepaid
$10/mth for the first 6 months, then $20/mth. Eligibility criteria, T&Cs apply.
  • Unlimited national calls & texts
  • Vodafone 4G network
12GB
$10
per month
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-50%
  • $10/mth for the first 6 months, then $20/mth. Eligibility criteria, T&Cs apply.
  • Unlimited standard national calls & texts
12 GB
Data
$10
per month
Dodo $10
PostpaidNo lock-in contract
Dodo $10
Postpaid
  • Unlimited national calls & texts
  • Optus 4G/3G network
2GB
No excess data charges
$10
per month
Go to site
View details
  • Unlimited standard national calls & texts
2GB
Data
$10
per month
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Finding the best mobile plans for seniors

Our team of mobile plan experts have compared over 300 mobile plans from 52 mobile providers in Australia. We've curated 5 top picks based on price, network and expert analysis. Not all mobile plans will suit your needs so make sure you compare your options before choosing the right one for you.

Why you can trust our research

334 SIM-only plans analyzed

758 Australians surveyed

180+ hours of research

Mariam Gabaji
Expert picks reviewed by Mariam Gabaji – Utilities editor at Finder

Best mobile plan for seniors under $15: Southern Phone

Southern Phone Finder Exclusive
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5GB

Ongoing

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$5/mth for the first 6 months

$15 ongoing

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Best mobile plan for seniors under $20: Dodo

Dodo $20

30GB for the first 3 months

15GB ongoing

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$20/mth

Ongoing

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Best mobile plan for seniors under $30: felix

felix Subscription 50GB

50GB

Ongoing

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$15/mth for the first 3 months

$30 ongoing

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Best 365-day mobile plan for seniors: Coles

Coles $150

120GB

Ongoing

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$125 for the first 365 days

$150 ongoing

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Best mobile plan for seniors on the Telstra network: Belong

Belong 40GB

60GB for the first 12 months

40GB ongoing

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$35/mth

Ongoing

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Best mobile plan with international calls: Dodo

Dodo $35

90GB for the first 3 months

45GB ongoing

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$35/mth

Ongoing