Optus MVNOs – Best mobile plans on the Optus network

Best Optus network mobile plans for May 2026

We’ve compared 80 mobile plans on the Optus network from 17 mobile providers in Australia and curated 7 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.

• Best cheap mobile plan on the Optus Network: SpinTel 25GB
• Best value mobile plan on the Optus network: Dodo $30
• Best Optus network mobile plan $40 or under: Swoop 100GB
• Best Optus network mobile plan $50 or under: amaysim 95GB Plan
• Best mobile plan from Optus: Optus Flex Plus $180 186 days
• Best 365-day plan on the Optus network: amaysim 240GB Long Expiry Plan
• Best mobile plan on the Optus network for international calls: amaysim 42GB Plan

Our top picks were reviewed by senior utilities editor Mariam Gabaji.

Finder Score	Data allowance	Ongoing price	Special offer
Best cheap mobile plan on the Optus Network
8.1 Great SpinTel 25GB PostpaidNo lock-in contract SAVE $48 $22 $14 per month for first 6 months	8.1 Great	Data Allowance 25GB Optus 4G/5G network	$22 per month per month Ongoing price $22 per month per month	SAVE $48 $22 $14 per month for first 6 months	$14/mth for first 6 months, then $22/mth. T&Cs apply.	View details Compare product selection Compare	loading	Why we like it We looked at mobile plans on the Optus network that cost under $30 a month. SpinTel came out on top. It won Best Value SIM Only Mobile Provider at the 2026 Finder Mobile Awards. Plus, you’ll save $48 over 6 months with its latest offer. Pros & cons Pros Even without discount, the ongoing price stacks up well against our $1 per GB benchmark. The plan includes $50 worth of international call credit. Option to sign up with an eSIM if you have a compatible handset. You can use live chat to contact customer support if you don’t want to call. Cons The price will revert to $22 a month after 6 months. 4G and 5G download speeds are capped at 100Mbps. However, this is more than enough for online activities on your phone such as streaming in HD. You will be charged $10 per GB if you go over your data allowance. Once you hit 10GB, your data use will be blocked. You can disable this in your account settings.
Best value mobile plan on the Optus network
9.1 Excellent Dodo $30 PostpaidNo lock-in contract SAVE $90 $30 $15 per month for first 6 months	9.1 Excellent	Data Allowance 40GB Optus 4G/5G network	$30 per month per month Ongoing price $30 per month per month	SAVE $90 $30 $15 per month for first 6 months	$15/mth for first 6 months, then $30/mth. Ends 30 Jun 2026. T&Cs apply.	Go to site View details Compare product selection Compare	loading	Why we like it We looked at mobile plans on the Optus network that cost $35 a month or less. Dodo’s 40GB plan is our top pick. You’ll save $90 over 6 months with Dodo’s latest offer. Pros & cons Pros There are no excess data charges. If you run out of your monthly data allowance, the download speed will simply slow to 256Kbps. Unlimited data banking is available. Your unused data won’t ever go to waste as long as you stick with this plan. Includes $200 worth of international call credit. You can bundle mobile, internet and energy plans to save up to $15 a month. Cons The price will revert to $30 a month after 6 months. 5G download speeds are capped at 150Mbps, though this should be more than enough for streaming, browsing and gaming.
Best Optus network mobile plan $40 or under
9.4 Excellent Swoop 100GB PostpaidNo lock-in contract SAVE $60 $39 $29 per month for first 6 months	9.4 Excellent	Data Allowance 100GB Optus 4G/5G network	$39 per month per month Ongoing price $39 per month per month	SAVE $60 $39 $29 per month for first 6 months	$29/mth for first 6 months, then $39/mth. T&Cs apply.	View details Compare product selection Compare	loading	Why we like it We looked at mobile plans on the Optus network that cost between $35 and $40 a month. Swoop’s 100GB plan came out on top. You’ll save $60 over 6 months with its latest offer. Swoop was also highly commended in the Best High Data Mobile Provider category at the 2026 Finder Mobile Awards. Pros & cons Pros The plan includes $50 worth of international call credit. You can bank up to 200GB of unused data. Access to a mobile app so you can track your data use and manage plan details. Live chat support is available through its website. Cons The price will revert to $39 a month after 6 months. Excess data charges will apply if you exceed your monthly allowance. 4G and 5G download speeds are capped at 100Mbps. However, this is fast enough for online activities such as streaming in HD and gaming.
Best Optus network mobile plan $50 or under
9.9 Excellent amaysim 95GB Plan PrepaidNo lock-in contract SAVE $60 + BONUS DATA $45 $35 for first 6 recharges 95GB 400GB for first 6 recharges	9.9 Excellent	Data Allowance 95GB Optus 4G/5G network	$45 per 28 day recharge per 28 day recharge Ongoing price $45 per 28 days expiry per 28 days expiry	SAVE $60 + BONUS DATA $45 $35 for first 6 recharges 95GB 400GB for first 6 recharges	400GB for $35 for first 6 recharges, then 95GB for $45/recharge. Ends 15 June 2026. T&Cs apply.	Go to site View details Compare product selection Compare	loading	Why we like it We looked at mobile plans on the Optus network that cost between $41 and $50 and found amaysim’s high-data plan to be a solid pick this month. Its latest offer will give you a whopping 400GB for $35 on your first 6 recharges. amaysim was also highly commended for value, reliability, trust and quality service in Finder’s 2026 Mobile Customer Satisfaction Awards. Pros & cons Pros It offers unlimited data banking, letting you save all your unused data. Unlimited international calls and texts to 42 selected countries. Option to sign up with an eSIM if you have a compatible handset. You can save $10 a month by bundling internet and mobile plans with amaysim. Cons The price and data allowance will revert to $45 for 95GB from the seventh recharge. A 28-day expiry period means you’ll end up paying 13 bills over the year instead of 12. 5G download speeds are capped at 200Mbps, but this is fast enough for online activities on your phone, such as streaming and gaming.
Best mobile plan from Optus
9.5 Excellent Optus Flex Plus $180 186 days PrepaidNo lock-in contract SAVE $50 + BONUS DATA $180 $130 for first recharge 90GB 140GB for first 3 recharges	9.5 Excellent	Data Allowance 90GB Optus 4G/5G network	$180 per 186 day recharge per 186 day recharge Ongoing price $180 per 186 days expiry per 186 days expiry	SAVE $50 + BONUS DATA $180 $130 for first recharge 90GB 140GB for first 3 recharges	$130 for first recharge, then $180, ends 26 May 2026. 140GB for first 3 recharges, then 90GB. New services only. T&Cs apply.	$75 REWARD Go to site View details Compare product selection Compare	loading	Why we like it We looked at Optus’s monthly and long-expiry mobile plans and found its 186-day option offers excellent value this month. When you sign up through Finder you’ll get a $75 Visa gift card. This means your first recharge will only end up costing you $55 for 140GB. Pros & cons Pros You’ll get 20GB bonus data when you set up auto recharge. Option to rollover unused data up to 200GB so it doesn’t go to waste. Includes 3000 minutes of standard international calls to Zone 1 destinations, 400 minutes to Zone 2, plus 50 international texts. Quickly sign up with an eSIM if you have a compatible handset. Cons The data allowance will drop to 90GB from the fourth recharge. 4G and 5G download speeds are capped at 250Mbps, though this is fast enough for online activities on your phone, such as streaming Netflix and online gaming.
Best 365-day plan on the Optus network
9.5 Excellent amaysim 240GB Long Expiry Plan PrepaidNo lock-in contract SAVE $121 + BONUS DATA $320 $199 for first recharge 240GB 320GB for first recharge	9.5 Excellent	Data Allowance 240GB Optus 4G/5G network	$320 per 365 day recharge per 365 day recharge Ongoing price $320 per 365 days expiry per 365 days expiry	SAVE $121 + BONUS DATA $320 $199 for first recharge 240GB 320GB for first recharge	320GB for $199 for first recharge, then 240GB for $320/recharge. Ends 22 May 2026. T&Cs apply.	$75 REWARD Go to site View details Compare product selection Compare	loading	Why we like it We looked at 365-day mobile plans that run on the Optus network and cost under $300 and found amaysim to be a top contender thanks to its discount and bonus data offer. Plus, you get a $75 Finder Reward on top in the form of a gift card. The plan works out to $17 a month for around 27GB, which is great value for money when you break it down over the year. Pros & cons Pros amaysim was highly commended for value, reliability, trust and quality service in Finder’s 2026 Mobile Customer Satisfaction Awards. Includes access to the Optus 5G network, which isn’t as common on long-expiry prepaid plans. Unlimited international calls and texts to 28 selected countries. Option to sign up with an eSIM if you have a compatible handset. Cons The price and data allowance will revert to $320 for 240GB from the second recharge.
Best mobile plan on the Optus network for international calls
8.6 Great amaysim 42GB Plan PrepaidNo lock-in contract No special offer	8.6 Great	Data Allowance 42GB Optus 4G/5G network	$35 per 28 day recharge per 28 day recharge Ongoing price $35 per 28 days expiry per 28 days expiry	No special offer	Go to site View details Compare product selection Compare	loading	Why we like it We reviewed mobile plans on the Optus network that include unlimited international calls. amaysim’s 42GB plan is our top pick, offering unlimited calls and texts to 28 countries, including Canada, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Singapore, New Zealand, Japan, the UK, and the USA. Pros & cons Pros amaysim was highly commended in the 2026 Finder Customer Satisfaction Awards for value, trust, service and reliability, and was also recognised in the Most Loved and Most Recommended Brand categories. You can bank all your unused data for future use. Bundle mobile and internet with amaysim and save $10 a month on broadband. You can track data use and manage your plan via its mobile app. Cons 5G download speeds are capped at 150Mbps, but this is fast enough for online activities on your phone. A 28-day expiry period means you’ll end up paying 13 bills over the year instead of 12.

loading

Which mobile providers run on the Optus network?

Optus MVNOs (mobile virtual network operators) are small providers that use the Optus 4G and/or 5G network to sell you mobile plans.

We’ve provided a full list of Optus MVNOs in the table below, along with highlighted features from each provider.

Keep in mind that not all plans from a provider will include every feature listed.

How do you find the best mobile plan on the Optus network?

There are 3 key factors to consider when you're choosing a plan from either Optus itself or one of the smaller providers that use its network.

1. Price: Ask yourself how much you're willing to pay for your phone plan. Seek out sign up deals that are quite common in the telco space.

2. Data: Figure out how much data you use or need by either checking your phone, bill from your mobile provider or its app, or by using our data usage calculator. Oftentimes we pay for data we don't use. According to the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission, the average Aussie only uses around 14GB of data per month.

3. Inclusions: You'll want to choose a plan that best fits your feature requirements, whether it's the option of data rollover, international calls, an app to manage your plan or having roaming available for when you travel overseas. Or keep it simple and opt for a basic plan with calls, texts and data.

Frequently asked questions

• What is an Optus MVNO?

  An Optus MVNO is a smaller mobile provider that has access to the Optus network. MVNO stands for Mobile Virtual Network Operator. They have access to the full Optus 4G network. Some even offer access to Optus's 5G network on selected plans.

• Which Optus MVNO has 5G?

  The following Optus MVNOs currently offer 5G mobile plans:

  • AGL
  • amaysim
  • Aussie Broadband
  • Bendigo
  • Dodo
  • Moose Mobile
  • Southern Phone
  • Swoop
  • Spriggy

• Does Moose use the full Optus network?

  All Optus MVNOs, including Moose Mobile, have access to Optus's full network coverage and in return similar speeds as the telco giant itself.

• Does amaysim use the full Optus network?

  amaysim, similar to other Optus MVNOs, has full access to Optus's 4G and 5G networks.

Written by

Mariam Gabaji

Senior Utilities Editor & Tech Expert

Mariam Gabaji is a journalist with 13 years of experience, specialising in consumer topics like mobile services and energy costs. Her work appears in the ABC, Yahoo Finance, 9News, The Guardian, SBS, 7News, A Current Affair and Money Magazine. Mariam holds a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism and was a finalist for the 2024 and 2025 IT Journalism Award for Best Telecommunications Journalist. See full bio

Mariam's expertise

Mariam has written 536 Finder guides across topics including:

• Energy
• Mobile
• Broadband
• Consumer tech