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Best mobile plans on the Optus network

Did you know you’ll get the same coverage with an Optus MVNO as you would with Optus? We’ve curated a list of the best mobile plans on the Optus network to help you expand your options.

Top pick: Under $40
Dodo logo
25GB
$12.50
per month
for the first 3 months then 25GB for $25. T&Cs apply. Order by 27.8.24
Top pick: International
amaysim logo
32GB
$30
per 28 days expiry
50GB for $10 for the first recharge. T&Cs apply. Ends 13.8.24

Top pick: Best mobile plan for under $20 on the Optus network

Dodo $20

Unlimited
Calls & Text
15GB
data
$20
per month
Dodo $20 logo

Pros & cons:

  • There are no excess data charges. Your download speeds will simply slow to 256Kbps once you've run out of your monthly data allowance.
  • You'll get unlimited calls and texts to standard numbers within Australia.
  • You can have the SIM delivered to you for free on the same day.
  • There are no additional perks such as international call credit on Dodo's cheapest plan.

Mobile network: Optus 4G network

Total cost over first 12 months: $240

Why we chose it

We compared mobile plans on the Optus network from Finder partners that had a monthly cost of $20 or less per month. We ranked the plans based on a value score to determine which one performed the best.

Top pick: Best mobile plan for under $40 on the Optus network

Dodo $25

Unlimited
Calls & Text
25GB
data
$12.50
per month
Dodo $25 logo

for the first 3 months then 25GB for $25. T&Cs apply. Order by 27.8.24

Pros & cons:

  • You’ll save $37.50 over 3 months with Dodo’s latest offer.
  • There are no excess charges. Once you’ve used up your monthly data allowance, the download speeds will simply slow to 256Kbps.
  • You can also bank up to 500GB of unused data and make use of a $200 international call credit.
  • The price of the plan reverts to $25 a month after 3 months.

Mobile network: Optus 4G network

Total cost over first 12 months: $262.5

Why we chose it

We compared mobile plans on the Optus network from Finder partners that had a monthly cost of $40 or less per month. We ranked the plans based on a value score to determine which one performed the best.

Top pick: Best mobile plan from Optus

Optus Choice Plus $62

Unlimited
Calls & Text
180GB
data
$62
per month
Optus Choice Plus $62 logo

Pros & cons:

  • You’ll get discounted Optus Sport. Pay $6.99 a month instead of $24.99.
  • 3 months of Amazon Prime for both new and returning customers.
  • Save up to 10% every month when you bundle 3 or more eligible subscriptions via Optus SubHub.
  • Unlimited international calls and texts to 35 selected destinations.
  • This plan might not suit low to medium data users or people who don’t care about streaming perks.

Mobile network: Optus 5G network

Total cost over first 12 months: $744

Why we chose it

We analysed all Optus mobile plans that cost under $70 a month. The best plan in this category was then determined based on our value score.

Top pick: Best 365-day plan on the Optus network

Catch Connect 365 Day Plan 120GB

Unlimited
Calls & Text
120GB
data
$109
per 365 days
Catch Connect 365 Day Plan 120GB logo

for the first 365 days then 120GB for $150.

Pros & cons:

  • You’re basically paying just around $9 a month for 10GB of data for the first year which is a pretty good value for money.
  • Catch offers a mobile app so you can manage your plan and track your data usage easily.
  • You’ll get unlimited domestic calls and texts.
  • The price of the plan reverts to $150 after 365 days.

Mobile network: Optus 4G network

Total cost over first 12 months: $109

Why we chose it

We looked at mobile plans from Finder partners that run on the Optus network with a 365-day expiry period and cost under $150. We ranked them based on our value score and chose the top performing plan.

Top pick: Best plan on the Optus network for international inclusions

amaysim 32GB Plan

Unlimited
Calls & Text
32GB
data
$30
per 28 days
amaysim 32GB Plan logo

50GB for $10 for the first recharge. T&Cs apply. Ends 13.8.24

Pros & cons:

  • The plan includes unlimited international calls to 28 selected countries.
  • There’s unlimited data banking so your unused data never has to go to waste.
  • You can easily, and quickly sign up via an eSIM if you have a compatible handset.
  • 5G download speeds are capped at 100Mbps.

Mobile network: Optus 5G network

Total cost over first 12 months: $340

Why we chose it

We looked at plans on the Optus network from Finder partners that cost under $35 and included unlimited international calls rather than international credit. We chose the best plan after giving a value score to our shortlist.


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Which mobile providers run on the Optus network?

There are just under 20 smaller providers or MVNOs that use Optus's network and have full access to it. We've broken down all the Optus MVNOs available on Finder below.

Provider5GPlan types
AGLPostpaid
amaysimPrepaid
Aussie BroadbandPostpaid
Australia PostPrepaid
BendigoPostpaid
Catch ConnectPrepaid
Circles.LifePostpaid
ColesPrepaid
DodoPostpaid
E.TelPostpaid
FlipPostpaid
iPrimusPostpaid
MoosePostpaid
Southern PhonePostpaid, phone on a plan
SpinTelPostpaid
SwoopPostpaid
YomojoPrepaid

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 10.2GB 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.

Compare to find the best mobile plan on the Optus network

Name Product Data Price Apply Price
Dodo $25
PostpaidNo lock-in contract
$12.50/mth for the first 3 months, then $25/mth. Eligibility criteria, T&Cs apply. Order by 27.8.24
Dodo $25
Postpaid
$12.50/mth for the first 3 months, then $25/mth. Eligibility criteria, T&Cs apply. Order by 27.8.24
  • Unlimited national calls & texts
  • Optus 4G/3G network
25GB
No excess data charges
$12.50
per month
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$12.50/mth for the first 3 months, then $25/mth. Eligibility criteria, T&Cs apply. Order by 27.8.24
  • Unlimited standard national calls & texts
25 GB
Data
$12.50
per month
Catch Connect 90 Day Plan 20GB
PrepaidNo lock-in contract
$20 for the first recharge, then $40/recharge. Eligibility criteria, T&Cs apply. Ends 30.7.24
Catch Connect 90 Day Plan 20GB
Prepaid
$20 for the first recharge, then $40/recharge. Eligibility criteria, T&Cs apply. Ends 30.7.24
  • Unlimited national calls & texts
  • Optus 4G/3G network
20GB
$20
per 90 day recharge
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$20 for the first recharge, then $40/recharge. Eligibility criteria, T&Cs apply. Ends 30.7.24
  • Unlimited standard national calls & texts
20 GB
Data
$20
per 90 days expiry
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
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  • Unlimited standard national calls & texts
2GB
Data
$10
per month
Catch Connect 30GB Finder Exclusive
PrepaidNo lock-in contract
50GB/recharge for the first 12 recharges, then 30GB/recharge. Eligibility criteria, T&Cs apply. Ends 30.7.24
Catch Connect 30GB Finder Exclusive
Prepaid
50GB/recharge for the first 12 recharges, then 30GB/recharge. Eligibility criteria, T&Cs apply. Ends 30.7.24
Exclusive
  • Unlimited national calls & texts
  • Optus 4G/3G network
50GB
$25
per 28 day recharge
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Exclusive
50GB/recharge for the first 12 recharges, then 30GB/recharge. Eligibility criteria, T&Cs apply. Ends 30.7.24
  • Unlimited standard national calls & texts
50 GB
Data
$25
per 28 days expiry
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To help you find a plan that best fits your needs, here's an overview of the 10 most popular providers on the Optus network.

amaysim logo

amaysim

amaysim offers lots of perks without breaking the bank. It won the 2023 Finder Award for Best Prepaid Mobile Provider (Value) for this reason.

  • Access to Optus's 5G network
  • Unlimited data banking
  • Unlimited international calls and texts to 28 or 42 countries on some plans
  • International roaming packs available to purchase
coles mobile logo

Coles Mobile

With Coles Mobile, you can get good data allowances at a reasonable price. Its long expiry plan was highly commended in the 2023 Finder Awards.

  • 500GB data rollover available
  • Unlimited international calls to 15 or 22 selected countries depending on the plan you choose
  • Get 10% off your largest single shop (up to $30) on its month-to-month plan
Moose mobile logo

Moose mobile

Moose Mobile offers Australian customer support and a wide range of plans to suit different data needs. It was highly commended in the 2023 Finder Awards for its postpaid plans and the value they offer.

  • Highly-rated mobile app for easy plan management
  • Strong dollar to data ratio on majority of its plans
Southern phone logo

Southern Phone

Southern Phone offers 100% carbon neutral mobile plans that are competitively priced. Plus you can get select smartphones on a plan from brands such as Samsung.

  • 5G plans available
  • International credit included on majority of its plans ranging from $50
circles.life mobile logo

Circles.Life

Circles.Life is well-known in the telco space for offering affordable plans to both low and high data users. It also won the 2023 Finder Award for Best Postpaid Mobile Provider (Value).

  • 30-day satisfaction guarantee
  • Is a great option for high data users that want to stick to a budget
  • An app to help you manage your plan
Catch connect logo

Catch Connect

Catch Connect is perfect for budget-conscious Aussies looking to save on their mobile plan.

  • Has some of the best value long-expiry plans around
  • Offers an app to help you manage your plan
dodo mobile logo

Dodo Mobile

Dodo Mobile is known for slinging competitively priced plans with decent data limits. Its frequent sign up deals also make its plans much more favourable.

  • Data banking available up to 500GB
  • Boasts a wide range of customer support options including live chat
  • Offers unlimited international texts on all plans and between $100 to $300 worth of international call credit on select plans
iprimus logo

iPrimus

iPrimus offers a small set of plans that will suit high data users that want 40GB or more each month.

  • Between 300 to 1000 international minutes to 35 selected countries depending on which plan you choose
  • $5 per month discount when you bundle with its broadband plan
spintel mobile logo

SpinTel

SpinTel's postpaid plans offer great bang for buck - it's why it was highly commended in the 2023 Finder Awards for Postpaid Mobile Provider (Value).

  • Access to Optus's 5G network
  • Multiple ways to get in touch including live chat, WhatsApp and Facebook Messenger

Methodology: How we researched the best mobile plans on the Optus network

  • We looked at mobile plans for personal use on Finder that run on the Optus network.
  • Other selection criteria included narrowing our list for each category by pricing and/or data brackets. We also specifically looked at international inclusions for our best plan for international calls pick.
  • We then ranked the plans based on a value score weighted as: 70% cost per gigabyte over the first 12 months of the plan, 20% network coverage and 10% plan features (including data rollover 6%, Wi-Fi calling 3% and international call inclusions 1%).

To select the top pick for each category, our experts chose the highest-ranking plan according to the value score.

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