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Best prepaid mobile plans

To help you find the best prepaid mobile plans, we’ve compared over 100 prepaid plans and selected top picks to help you find the best value.

Top pick: Value
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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: Cheap
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Finder Award
15GB
$18
per 28 days expiry
for the first 3 recharges then 10GB for $18. T&Cs apply. Ends 17.12.23
Top pick: Telstra network
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50GB
$35
per 28 days expiry
for the first 3 recharges then 25GB for $35. T&Cs apply. Ends 29.1.24

Finding the best prepaid mobile plans

Our team of mobile plan experts have compared 109 prepaid mobile plans from 27 mobile providers in Australia. We've curated 10 top picks based on price, network and expert analysis. Not all prepaid 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

109 prepaid plans analysed

758 Australians surveyed

180+ hours of research

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

Best value prepaid mobile plan: felix

felix Subscription 50GB

50GB

Ongoing

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$15/mth for the first 3 months

$30 ongoing

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felix gives you the best value this month with its felix 50GB plan. Until November 30, you will get this plan at half the price for 3 months. That's $45 in savings.

Best cheap prepaid mobile plan: amaysim

amaysim 10GB Plan

15GB for the first 3 recharges

10GB ongoing

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$18

Ongoing

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amaysim offers the cheapest prepaid plan this month with it's 15GB plan for $12. It is packed with some extra features like unlimited data banking and free SIM delivery.


Best 365-day prepaid mobile plan: Catch

Catch Connect 60GB Finder Exclusive
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60GB

Ongoing

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$89 for the first 365 days

$120 ongoing

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Catch keeps the crown for best 365-day plan this month with it's discounted $120 plan. You'll get about 5GB to use each month for only $89 for the first 356 days - perfect for those that don't need too much data.


Best prepaid plan for customer satisfaction: amaysim

amaysim 32GB Plan

32GB

Ongoing

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$30

Ongoing

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A Finder and customer favourite, amaysim and its 32GB plan won the 2023 Finder Customer Satisfaction Award for Best Rated Mobile Provider. Australians love amaysim's value for money and customer service.


Best high data prepaid mobile plan: amaysim

amaysim 120GB Plan

120GB

Ongoing

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$50

Ongoing

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amaysim's 120GB plan remains be one of the cheapest deals for big data, giving you a whopping 120GB for just $50 a month.


Best prepaid mobile plan on the Telstra network: Boost

Boost $35 SIM

50GB for the first 3 recharges

25GB ongoing

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$35

Ongoing

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Boost has the added bonus of being the only prepaid provider that runs on the full Telstra network, making its plans even more attractive.


Best 5G prepaid mobile plan: amaysim

amaysim 32GB Plan

32GB

Ongoing

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$30

Ongoing

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Get access to the Optus 5G network with amaysim's plan, included at no extra cost. You'll get the same coverage with amaysim as you would directly with Optus.


Best prepaid plan for international calls: amaysim

amaysim 32GB Plan

32GB

Ongoing

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$30

Ongoing

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amaysim offers unlimited calls and texts for mobiles and landlines to 28 selected countries. It's also got great inclusions to use in Australia too.


Best Telstra prepaid plan

Telstra $35 SIM Kit

35GB for the first 3 recharges

15GB ongoing

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$35

Ongoing


Sign up to a prepaid plan from Australia's largest telco and score bonus data for the first 3 recharges.

Best Optus prepaid plan

Optus Flex Plus $35

40GB for the first 6 recharges

20GB ongoing

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$35

Ongoing


Optus offers double data for the first 3 recharges on this prepaid plan with a huge range of optional extras you can tack on as well, including discounted access to Optus Sport.