Optus MVNOs – Best mobile plans on the Optus network

Best Optus network mobile plans for March 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: Dodo Finder Exclusive
• Best Optus network mobile plan $50 or under: amaysim 120GB Plan
• Best mobile plan from Optus: Optus Flex Plus $350 365 days
• Best 365-day plan on the Optus network: OnePass Mobile 365 Day Plan 360GB
• Best mobile plan on the Optus network for international calls: amaysim 32GB Plan

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

Finder Score	Data allowance	Ongoing price	Special offer	Description
Best cheap mobile plan on the Optus Network
8.3 Great SpinTel 25GB PostpaidNo lock-in contract SAVE $48 $22 $14 per month for first 6 months	8.3 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 Prepaid 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
9.3 Excellent Dodo $30 PostpaidNo lock-in contract SAVE $60 $30 $15 per month for first 4 months	9.3 Excellent	Data Allowance 40GB Optus 4G/5G network	$30 per month per month Ongoing price $30 per month per month	SAVE $60 $30 $15 per month for first 4 months	$15/mth for first 4 months, then $30/mth. Order by 7 Apr 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 $60 over 4 months with its 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 internet and mobile with Dodo to save $5 a month. Cons The price will revert to $30 a month after 4 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
9.8 Excellent Dodo Finder Exclusive ExclusivePostpaidNo lock-in contract SAVE $120 $40 $20 per month for first 6 months	9.8 Excellent	Data Allowance 80GB Optus 4G/5G network	$40 per month per month Ongoing price $40 per month per month	SAVE $120 $40 $20 per month for first 6 months	Finder Exclusive: $20/mth for first 6 months, then $40/mth. Order by 7 Apr 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 $35 and $40 a month. Dodo’s 80GB plan is our top pick. You’ll save $120 over 6 months when you sign up through Finder. 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 $400 worth of international call credit. You can bundle internet and mobile with Dodo to save $5 a month. Cons The price will revert to $40 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 $50 or under
9.9 Excellent amaysim 120GB Plan PrepaidNo lock-in contract SAVE $180 $50 $35 for first 12 recharges	9.9 Excellent	Data Allowance 120GB Optus 4G/5G network	$50 per 28 day recharge per 28 day recharge Ongoing price $50 per 28 days expiry per 28 days expiry	SAVE $180 $50 $35 for first 12 recharges	$35/recharge for first 12 recharges, then $50/recharge. Ends 7 Apr 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 a month and gave amaysim the nod this time around. You’ll pay just $35 per recharge for the first 12 recharges. That’s great value for the amount of data you get. Pros & cons Pros amaysim won the Legendary Service award for mobile providers at the Finder’s 2025 Mobile Customer Satisfaction Awards. You can make unlimited international calls and texts to 42 selected countries. Bundle mobile and internet with amaysim and save $10 a month on broadband. Cons The price increases to $50 after the first 12 recharges. 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.
Best mobile plan from Optus
9.2 Excellent Optus Flex Plus $350 365 days PrepaidNo lock-in contract BONUS DATA 220GB 300GB for first 3 recharges	9.2 Excellent	Data Allowance 220GB Optus 4G/5G network	$350 per 365 day recharge per 365 day recharge Ongoing price $350 per 365 days expiry per 365 days expiry	BONUS DATA 220GB 300GB for first 3 recharges	300GB for first 3 recharges, then 220GB/recharge. T&Cs apply.	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 365-day option offers excellent value this month. You’ll get bonus data on the first 3 recharges. That works out to about $29 a month for 25GB. Pros & cons Pros You’ll receive 40GB of bonus data when you enable auto-recharge. Option to rollover unused data up to 200GB. The plan comes with 6,000 international minutes to Zone 1 and 800 minutes to Zone 2 destinations. Option to sign up with an eSIM if you have a compatible handset. Cons Data allowance drops to 220GB from the fourth recharge. 4G and 5G speeds are capped at 250Mbps, which is more than enough for typical online activities on your phone.
Best 365-day plan on the Optus network
9.4 Excellent OnePass Mobile 365 Day Plan 360GB PrepaidNo lock-in contract SAVE $121 $300 $179 for first recharge	9.4 Excellent	Data Allowance 360GB Optus 4G/5G network	$300 per 365 day recharge per 365 day recharge Ongoing price $300 per 365 days expiry per 365 days expiry	SAVE $121 $300 $179 for first recharge	$179 for first recharge, then $300/recharge (ends 28 Apr 2026) + free OnePass membership on activation. Earn 5x Flybuys points for every $1 spent on recharge. T&Cs apply.	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. OnePass Mobile’s 360GB plan is our top pick for the month. It works out to roughly $15 a month for 30GB, which is pretty great value when you break it down over the year. Pros & cons Pros You get a handy mobile app to track your data and manage your plan. Option to contact customer support via its live chat feature or simply by calling. Cons The price will revert to $300 from the second recharge. This plan doesn’t include 5G access.
Best mobile plan on the Optus network for international calls
8.8 Great amaysim 32GB Plan PrepaidNo lock-in contract No special offer	8.8 Great	Data Allowance 32GB Optus 4G/5G network	$30 per 28 day recharge per 28 day recharge Ongoing price $30 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 32GB 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 won the Legendary Service title for mobile providers in the 2025 Finder Customer Satisfaction Awards. It was also highly commended for value, trust, and being the most recommended brand. 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.

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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

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