Our team of mobile plan experts have compared 136 mobile plans on the Telstra network from 20 mobile providers in Australia. We've curated 5 top picks based on price, data and expert analysis. Not every mobile plan will suit your needs so make sure you compare your options before choosing the right one for you.
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Mobile network: Wholesale Telstra 4G/5G network
Total cost over first 12 months: $348
To find the best value mobile plan on the Telstra network, we looked at plans that cost $30 per month or less. We then gave each plan a value score by assigning weights to a number of factors including cost per data over 12 months (including promotional offers), network coverage, international call inclusions, data rollover and Wi-Fi calling. Our top pick was chosen based on the plan with the highest value score from a Finder partner.
Mobile network: Wholesale Telstra 4G/5G network
Total cost over first 12 months: $420
To find the best Telstra network mobile plan under $40, we looked at Telstra network mobile plans on Finder that cost under $40 per month. We then gave each plan a value score by assigning weights to a number of factors including cost per data over 12 months (including promotional offers), network coverage, international call inclusions, data rollover and Wi-Fi calling. Our top pick was chosen based on the plan with the highest value score from a Finder partner.
Mobile network: Wholesale Telstra 4G/5G network
Total cost over first 12 months: $540
We looked at Telstra network mobile plans on Finder that cost under $50 per month. We then gave each shortlisted plan a value score by assigning weights to a number of factors including cost per data over 12 months (including promotional offers), network coverage, international call inclusions, data rollover and Wi-Fi calling. Our top pick was based on the plan with the highest value score from a Finder partner.
Mobile network: Telstra 4G/5G network
Total cost over first 12 months: $365
We compared 365-day prepaid mobile plans on Finder that run on the full and wholesale Telstra network for $400 or under per year, including any promotional deals. We then gave each plan a value score by assigning weights to a number of factors including cost per data, network coverage, international call inclusions, data rollover and Wi-Fi calling. Our top pick was based on the plan with the highest value score from a Finder partner.
Mobile network: Telstra 4G/5G network
Total cost over first 12 months: $285
We looked at both month-to-month and long-expiry mobile plans on the Telstra network on Finder that cost under $350 with unlimited international calls to a select number of destinations. We then gave each shortlisted plan a value score by assigning weights to a number of factors, including cost per data over 12 months (including promotional offers), network coverage, data rollover and Wi-Fi calling. Our top pick was chosen based on the plan with the highest value score from a Finder partner.
Besides Telstra itself, there are around 19 small providers, also known as MVNOs (mobile virtual network operators), that use its network.
So the first step in choosing the best plan is to decide if you're happy with Telstra's wholesale network coverage or you need access to its full network. Providers have maps on their website to help you out.
After that, you can think about price and other features (more on that in the next section).
So, unless you live in a more remote area, Telstra's wholesale network should suit you well and give you access to far more options.
Or you could opt for Boost Mobile if you don't want to pay Telstra's premium prices.
"I've been with Boost Mobile for 4 years now and have definitely noticed the difference of being on the full Telstra network, compared to the wholesale network. If my partner and I are hiking in the Blue Mountains, his reception will usually fizzle out before mine as he's with Everyday Mobile which runs on the slightly smaller wholesale network."
We've broken down all the Telstra network providers you can compare on Finder and listed some of their features to give you an idea of what each one offers:
| Provider | Prepaid or postpaid | Features |
|---|---|---|
Prepaid (4G/5G) | Affordable plans with unlimited data rollover. Includes family plan options and international call packs. | |
Postpaid (4G/5G) | Offers straightforward plans with local calls, texts and data. Suitable for those wanting no-frills mobile connectivity. | |
Postpaid (4G/5G) | Carbon neutral plans with unlimited data banking. Also allows data gifting to other Belong users. | |
Prepaid (4G) | A social enterprise that donates profits to help disadvantaged Australians. Provides basic mobile inclusions. | |
Prepaid (4G/5G) | Access to the full Telstra network. Data rollover, international call inclusions and roaming packs available. | |
Postpaid (4G/5G) | Australian-owned provider with flexible month-to-month plans. Includes unlimited standard calls and texts plus options to add international call packs. | |
Postpaid (4G/5G) | Offers simple SIM-only plans with unlimited standard calls and texts. Includes international call minutes on selected plans and no lock-in contracts. | |
Postpaid, Prepaid (4G/5G) | Earn Everyday Rewards points on recharges. Plans include data rollover, data gifting and a 10% discount on one Woolworths shop each month. | |
Prepaid (4G,5G) | Offers eSIM-ready mobile plans with generous data banking and includes international call and texts to select countries. | |
Postpaid (4G/5G) | Donates 50% of profits to charities chosen by customers. Plans come with the basics like calls, texts and data. | |
Postpaid, Prepaid (4G/5G) | Access to the full Telstra network. Plans often come with bonus gift cards or in-store deals. | |
Prepaid (4G/5G) | Value-focused plans with unlimited calls and texts. Features data rollover and flexible expiry options. | |
Postpaid (4G/5G) | With Australian-based support, mobile and internet bundle discounts. Offers unlimited standard national calls and texts. | |
Postpaid (4G,5G) | Partnered with Commonwealth Bank to offer exclusive discounts. Includes data banking and eSIM support. | |
Postpaid (4G/5G) | Affordable plans with Aussie-based support. Includes unlimited standard national calls and texts. | |
Prepaid (4G/5G) | Bundle discounts with Superloop internet plans. Offers unlimited calls/texts and international call credit on some plans. | |
Postpaid (4G/5G) | Often runs promotional discounts. Plans include unlimited calls/texts and international call inclusions. | |
Postpaid (4G/5G) | Long-standing provider with a range of SIM-only plans. Includes unlimited standard calls and texts. | |
Prepaid (4G/5G) | Plans include unlimited calls and texts with generous data allowances. Options for international call packs. | |
Postpaid, Prepaid (4G/5G) | Australia's largest network with the best overall coverage. Plans include data sharing, entertainment perks and international roaming packs. |
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Hi. I only use around 100G per year! The minimum you offer is 270G!
Any else you could offer me?
Michel
Hi Michel, We’ve highlighted plans here with data allowances that reflect typical usage patterns, but you can definitely find plans which offer less. This filter will show you plans using the Telstra network with less than 10GB a month – but you’ll notice that many of these aren’t much (or any) cheaper than options with higher data allowances, so you might want to focus on price more than data allowance. Hope this helps.