Best prepaid mobile plans

50GB

Ongoing

$15/mth for the first 3 months

$30 ongoing

• Additional plan info

  • Network: Vodafone 3G/4G network
  • Calls + texts: Unlimited standard national calls and texts
  • International inclusions: None
  • Total cost over first 12 months: $315

• Pros and cons

  What we like about felix:

  • Use code FELIX50 to get 50GB for $15 for the first 3 months, normally 50GB for $30. This 50% off promo runs until 30 November 2023 only.
  • With this plan, you can use Wi-Fi calling to make calls via your Wi-Fi connection rather than relying on network coverage
  • International calls will cost you an additional $5 a month for use in 40 different countries

  Watch out for:

  • Price reverts to $30 a month after the first 3 months
  • International roaming is a bit expensive at $20 for 4GB data, 100 minutes of calls and 100 text messages

• How it compares

  Here's how felix's plan stacks up against other similar plans on Finder:

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  Name	Product	Data	Price	Apply	Price
  TPG Large PrepaidNo lock-in contract $15/mth for the first 6 months, then $30/mth. Eligibility criteria, T&Cs apply. TPG Large Prepaid $15/mth for the first 6 months, then $30/mth. Eligibility criteria, T&Cs apply.	Unlimited national calls & texts Vodafone 4G network	45GB	$15 per month	Go to site View details	-50% $15/mth for the first 6 months, then $30/mth. Eligibility criteria, T&Cs apply. Unlimited standard national calls & texts 45 GB Data $15 per month Go to siteView details		loading Fetching your data...
  iiNet Large Plan PrepaidNo lock-in contract $15/mth for the first 6 months, then $29.99/mth. Eligibility criteria, T&Cs apply. iiNet Large Plan Prepaid $15/mth for the first 6 months, then $29.99/mth. Eligibility criteria, T&Cs apply.	Unlimited national calls & texts Vodafone 4G/3G network	40GB	$15 per month	Go to site View details	-50% $15/mth for the first 6 months, then $29.99/mth. Eligibility criteria, T&Cs apply. Unlimited standard national calls & texts 40 GB Data $15 per month Go to siteView details		loading Fetching your data...

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• How we chose the best value prepaid mobile plan

  To find the best value prepaid mobile plan, we looked at prepaid mobile plans on Finder that cost under $35 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 chosen based on the plan with the highest value score from a Finder partner.

15GB for the first 3 recharges

10GB ongoing

$18

Ongoing

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.

• Additional plan info

  • Network: Optus 4G network
  • Calls + texts: Unlimited standard national calls and texts
  • International inclusions: None
  • Total cost over first 12 months: $210

• Pros and cons

  What we like about amaysim:

  • You'll get 15GB of data for only $12 on your first month with this plan. Price then goes back to $18 for 15GB on your next 2 recharges
  • Includes unlimited data banking so you won't waste any unused data
  • Access to the Optus 5G network, which is the same as signing up to Optus itself

  Watch out for:

  • Your data allowance goes down to 10GB for $18 after the first 3 recharges

• How it compares

  Here's how amaysim's plan stacks up against other similar plans on Finder:

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  Name	Product	Data	Price	Apply	Price
  amaysim 10GB Plan PrepaidNo lock-in contract 15GB for $12 for the first recharge, then 15GB for $18 for the next 2 recharges. Reverts to 10GB for $18/recharge after. Eligibility criteria, T&Cs apply. Ends 17.12.23 amaysim 10GB Plan Prepaid 15GB for $12 for the first recharge, then 15GB for $18 for the next 2 recharges. Reverts to 10GB for $18/recharge after. Eligibility criteria, T&Cs apply. Ends 17.12.23 Finder Award	Unlimited national calls & texts Optus 4G network	15GB	$18 per 28 day recharge	Go to site View details	15GB for $12 for the first recharge, then 15GB for $18 for the next 2 recharges. Reverts to 10GB for $18/recharge after. Eligibility criteria, T&Cs apply. Ends 17.12.23 Unlimited standard national calls & texts 15 GB Data $18 per 28 days expiry Go to siteView details		loading Fetching your data...
  TPG Small PrepaidNo lock-in contract $10/mth for the first 6 months, then $20/mth. Eligibility criteria, T&Cs apply. TPG Small Prepaid $10/mth for the first 6 months, then $20/mth. Eligibility criteria, T&Cs apply.	Unlimited national calls & texts Vodafone 4G network	12GB	$10 per month	Go to site View details	-50% $10/mth for the first 6 months, then $20/mth. Eligibility criteria, T&Cs apply. Unlimited standard national calls & texts 12 GB Data $10 per month Go to siteView details		loading Fetching your data...

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• How we chose the best cheap prepaid mobile plan

  To find the best cheap prepaid mobile plan, we looked at prepaid mobile plans on Finder that cost under $20 per month. We 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 chosen based on the plan with the highest value score from a Finder partner.

Exclusive

60GB

Ongoing

$89 for the first 365 days

$120 ongoing

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.

• Additional plan info

  • Network: Optus 4G network
  • Calls + texts: Unlimited standard national calls and texts
  • International inclusions: None
  • Total cost over first 12 months: $89

• Pros and cons

  What we like about Catch:

  • You only pay $7.42 a month for 12 months with this plan - such a steal!
  • Your SIM will be delivered to you at no extra cost
  • No lock-in contract

  Watch out for:

  • Price reverts to $120 per recharge after your first 365-days

• How it compares

  Here's how Catch's plan stacks up against other similar plans on Finder:

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  Name	Product	Data	Price	Apply	Price
  Vodafone $50 Pay and Go Starter Pack PrepaidNo lock-in contract Vodafone $50 Pay and Go Starter Pack Prepaid	$50 included standard national credit Vodafone 5G/4G network	0GB	$50 per 365 day recharge	View details	$50 included standard national credit 0 GB Data $50 per 365 days expiry View details		loading Fetching your data...
  ALDI Pay As You Go Starter Pack PrepaidNo lock-in contract ALDI Pay As You Go Starter Pack Prepaid	$5 included standard national credit Wholesale Telstra 4G/3G network	0GB	$5 per 365 day recharge	View details	$5 included standard national credit 0 GB Data $5 per 365 days expiry View details		loading Fetching your data...

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• How we chose the best 365-day prepaid mobile plan

  To find the best 365-day prepaid mobile plan, we looked at prepaid mobile plans on Finder that cost under $100 with an expiry of 365-days or 12 months. 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 chosen based on the plan with the highest value score from a Finder partner.

32GB

Ongoing

$30

Ongoing

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.

• Additional plan info

  • Network: Optus 5G network
  • Calls + texts: Unlimited standard national calls and texts
  • International inclusions: Unlimited standard calls and texts to 28 selected destinations
  • Total cost over first 12 months: $342

• Pros and cons

  What we like about amaysim:

  • amaysim won the Best Rated Mobile Provider in the 2023 Finder Customer Satisfcation Awards with 92% of Australians saying they would recommend amaysim to others
  • Unlimited data banking available
  • Access the Optus 5G network at no extra cost

  Watch out for:

  • Plan reverts to 32GB for $30 after the first recharge
  • Download speeds are capped at 100Mbps
  • Automatic recharges are turned on by default - you can cancel this by contacting amaysim

• How we chose the best prepaid mobile plan for customer satisfaction

  To find the best prepaid mobile plan for customer satisfaction, we awarded the best value plan from the winner of the 2023 Finder Customer Satisfaction Awards for Best Rated Mobile Provider. To find the best value plan, we compared prepaid mobile plans for under $35 a month, and chose the plan with the highest score according to our internal ranking algorithm.

120GB

Ongoing

$50

Ongoing

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

• Additional plan info

  • Network: Optus 5G network
  • Calls + texts: Unlimited standard national calls and texts
  • International inclusions: Unlimited standard international calls and texts to 42 selected destinations
  • Total cost over first 12 months: $600

• Pros and cons

  What we like about amaysim:

  • At 42c per GB, this plan is gives great value for your money as you usually want to aim for $1 per 1GB or cheaper
  • Access to the Optus 5G network, which is the same as signing up to Optus itself
  • International call and text inclusions for 42 selected destinations

  Watch out for:

  • Download speeds are capped at 100Mbps
  • Automatic recharges are turned on by default - you can cancel this by contacting amaysim

• How it compares

  Here's how amaysim's plan stacks up against other similar plans on Finder:

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  Name	Product	Data	Price	Apply	Price
  amaysim 80GB Plan PrepaidNo lock-in contract amaysim 80GB Plan Prepaid	Unlimited national calls & texts Optus 5G/4G network	80GB	$40 per 28 day recharge	Go to site View details	Unlimited standard national calls & texts 80GB Data $40 per 28 days expiry Go to siteView details		loading Fetching your data...
  felix Subscription Unlimited SubscriptionNo lock-in contract $20/mth for the first 3 months, then $40/mth with code FELIX50. Eligibility criteria, T&Cs apply. Ends 31.1.24 felix Subscription Unlimited Subscription $20/mth for the first 3 months, then $40/mth with code FELIX50. Eligibility criteria, T&Cs apply. Ends 31.1.24 Finder Award	Unlimited national calls & texts Vodafone 4G/3G network	Unlimited data At speeds up to 20Mbps	$20 per month	Go to site View details	GREEN COMPANY $20/mth for the first 3 months, then $40/mth with code FELIX50. Eligibility criteria, T&Cs apply. Ends 31.1.24 Unlimited standard national calls & texts Unlimited data At speeds up to 20Mbps $20 per month Go to siteView details		loading Fetching your data...
  Boost $70 SIM SubscriptionNo lock-in contract 115GB/recharge for the first 3 recharges, then 90GB/recharge. Eligibility criteria, T&Cs apply. Ends 29.1.24 Boost $70 SIM Subscription 115GB/recharge for the first 3 recharges, then 90GB/recharge. Eligibility criteria, T&Cs apply. Ends 29.1.24	Unlimited national calls & texts Telstra 5G/4G network	115GB	$70 per 28 day recharge	Go to site View details	115GB/recharge for the first 3 recharges, then 90GB/recharge. Eligibility criteria, T&Cs apply. Ends 29.1.24 Unlimited standard national calls & texts 115 GB Data $70 per 28 days expiry Go to siteView details		loading Fetching your data...

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• How we chose the best high data prepaid mobile plan

  To find the best high data prepaid mobile plan, we compared prepaid mobile plans on Finder with 40GB of included data or more. 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.

50GB for the first 3 recharges

25GB ongoing

$35

Ongoing

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

• Additional plan info

  • Network: Telstra 5G network
  • Calls + texts: Unlimited standard national calls and texts
  • International inclusions: Unlimited standard international calls to 20 selected countries, 300 minutes to 30 selected countries and 300 standard texts to any country
  • Total cost over first 12 months: $420

• Pros and cons

  What we like about Boost:

  • Full Telstra network coverage rather than the wholesale network - this will matter if you're living or travelling to a rural/regional area in Australia
  • Double data for the first 3 recharges
  • International call and text inclusions available

  Watch out for:

  • Download speeds are capped at 150Mbps on 4G and 5G networks
  • Data reverts to 25GB per recharge after the first 3 recharges

• How it compares

  Here's how Boost's plan stacks up against other similar plans on Finder:

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  Name	Product	Data	Price	Apply	Price
  Everyday $35 Prepaid Plan PrepaidNo lock-in contract 84GB for the first 3 recharges, then 42GB/recharge. Eligibility criteria, T&Cs apply. Ends 31.1.24 Everyday $35 Prepaid Plan Prepaid 84GB for the first 3 recharges, then 42GB/recharge. Eligibility criteria, T&Cs apply. Ends 31.1.24	Unlimited national calls & texts Wholesale Telstra 4G/3G network	84GB	$35 per 30 day recharge	View details	84GB for the first 3 recharges, then 42GB/recharge. Eligibility criteria, T&Cs apply. Ends 31.1.24 Unlimited standard national calls & texts 84 GB Data $35 per 30 days expiry View details		loading Fetching your data...
  ALDI $29 5G Plan PrepaidNo lock-in contract 25GB for the first recharge, then 50GB for the next 3 recharges. Reverts to 25GB/recharge after. T&Cs apply. Ends 7.2.24 ALDI $29 5G Plan Prepaid 25GB for the first recharge, then 50GB for the next 3 recharges. Reverts to 25GB/recharge after. T&Cs apply. Ends 7.2.24	Unlimited national calls & texts Wholesale Telstra 5G/4G network	50GB	$29 per 30 day recharge	View details	25GB for the first recharge, then 50GB for the next 3 recharges. Reverts to 25GB/recharge after. T&Cs apply. Ends 7.2.24 Unlimited standard national calls & texts 50 GB Data $29 per 30 days expiry View details		loading Fetching your data...
  Konec $35 Mobile Plan PrepaidNo lock-in contract 84GB/recharge for the first 3 recharges, then 42GB/recharge. Eligibility criteria, T&Cs apply. Ends 31.1.24 Konec $35 Mobile Plan Prepaid 84GB/recharge for the first 3 recharges, then 42GB/recharge. Eligibility criteria, T&Cs apply. Ends 31.1.24	Unlimited national calls & texts Wholesale Telstra 5G/4G network	84GB	$35 per 30 day recharge	View details	84GB/recharge for the first 3 recharges, then 42GB/recharge. Eligibility criteria, T&Cs apply. Ends 31.1.24 Unlimited standard national calls & texts 84 GB Data $35 per 30 days expiry View details		loading Fetching your data...

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• How we chose the best prepaid mobile plan on the Telstra network

  We compared prepaid mobile plans on Finder that run on the Telstra network and cost under $35 a 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.

32GB

Ongoing

$30

Ongoing

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.

• Additional plan info

  • Network: Optus 5G network
  • Calls + texts: Unlimited standard national calls and texts
  • International inclusions: Unlimited standard international calls and texts to 28 selected destinations
  • Total cost over first 12 months: $342

• Pros and cons

  What we like about amaysim:

  • Same 5G coverage as you'd get with Optus itself
  • Get 40GB for just $12 on your first recharge when you sign up
  • International calls included on your plan

  Watch out for:

  • Download speeds are capped at 100Mbps
  • Data reverts to 32GB per recharge after the first recharge
  • Plan price reverts to $30 after the first recharge
  • Automatic recharges are turned on by default - you can cancel this by contacting amaysim

• How it compares

  Here's how amaysim's plan stacks up against other similar plans on Finder:

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  Name	Product	Data	Price	Apply	Price
  Boost $35 SIM PrepaidNo lock-in contract 50GB/recharge for the first 3 recharges, then 25GB/recharge. Eligibility criteria, T&Cs apply. Ends 29.1.24 Boost $35 SIM Prepaid 50GB/recharge for the first 3 recharges, then 25GB/recharge. Eligibility criteria, T&Cs apply. Ends 29.1.24	Unlimited national calls & texts Telstra 5G/4G network	50GB	$35 per 28 day recharge	Go to site View details	50GB/recharge for the first 3 recharges, then 25GB/recharge. Eligibility criteria, T&Cs apply. Ends 29.1.24 Unlimited standard national calls & texts 50 GB Data $35 per 28 days expiry Go to siteView details		loading Fetching your data...
  Optus Flex Plus $35 PrepaidNo lock-in contract Summer deal: 40GB for $35 for the first 6 recharges, then 20GB thereafter. New services only. T&Cs apply. Ends 3.3.24, activate by 12.3.24 Optus Flex Plus $35 Prepaid Summer deal: 40GB for $35 for the first 6 recharges, then 20GB thereafter. New services only. T&Cs apply. Ends 3.3.24, activate by 12.3.24	Unlimited national calls & texts Optus 5G/4G network	40GB	$35 per 28 day recharge	View details	Summer deal: 40GB for $35 for the first 6 recharges, then 20GB thereafter. New services only. T&Cs apply. Ends 3.3.24, activate by 12.3.24 Unlimited standard national calls & texts 40 GB Data $35 per 28 days expiry View details		loading Fetching your data...
  Boost $22 SIM PrepaidNo lock-in contract Boost $22 SIM Prepaid	Unlimited national calls & texts Telstra 5G/4G network	7GB	$22 per 28 day recharge	Go to site View details	Unlimited standard national calls & texts 7GB Data $22 per 28 days expiry Go to siteView details		loading Fetching your data...

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• How we chose the best 5G prepaid mobile plan

  We compared prepaid mobile plans on Finder that run on any of the three 5G networks in Australia and cost under $35 a month. We 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.

32GB

Ongoing

$30

Ongoing

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.

• Additional plan info

  • Network: Optus 5G network
  • Calls + texts: Unlimited standard national calls and texts
  • International inclusions: Unlimited standard international calls and texts to 28 selected destinations
  • Total cost over first 12 months: $342

• Pros and cons

  What we like about amaysim:

  • While not all providers include international calls, amaysim gives more bang for your buck with its unlimited calls and texts to 28 selected destinations
  • Unlimited talk and text in Australia too
  • Unlimited data banking so you can save unused data for later

  Watch out for:

  • Download speeds are capped at 100Mbps
  • Data reverts to 32GB per recharge after the first recharge
  • Plan price reverts to $30 after the first recharge
  • Automatically recharges but you can cancel this by contacting amaysim

• How it compares

  Here's how amaysim's plan stacks up against other similar plans on Finder:

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  Name	Product	Data	Price	Apply	Price
  Boost $35 SIM PrepaidNo lock-in contract 50GB/recharge for the first 3 recharges, then 25GB/recharge. Eligibility criteria, T&Cs apply. Ends 29.1.24 Boost $35 SIM Prepaid 50GB/recharge for the first 3 recharges, then 25GB/recharge. Eligibility criteria, T&Cs apply. Ends 29.1.24	Unlimited national calls & texts Telstra 5G/4G network	50GB	$35 per 28 day recharge	Go to site View details	50GB/recharge for the first 3 recharges, then 25GB/recharge. Eligibility criteria, T&Cs apply. Ends 29.1.24 Unlimited standard national calls & texts 50 GB Data $35 per 28 days expiry Go to siteView details		loading Fetching your data...
  Optus Flex Plus $35 PrepaidNo lock-in contract Summer deal: 40GB for $35 for the first 6 recharges, then 20GB thereafter. New services only. T&Cs apply. Ends 3.3.24, activate by 12.3.24 Optus Flex Plus $35 Prepaid Summer deal: 40GB for $35 for the first 6 recharges, then 20GB thereafter. New services only. T&Cs apply. Ends 3.3.24, activate by 12.3.24	Unlimited national calls & texts Optus 5G/4G network	40GB	$35 per 28 day recharge	View details	Summer deal: 40GB for $35 for the first 6 recharges, then 20GB thereafter. New services only. T&Cs apply. Ends 3.3.24, activate by 12.3.24 Unlimited standard national calls & texts 40 GB Data $35 per 28 days expiry View details		loading Fetching your data...

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• How we chose the best prepaid plan for international calls

  We looked at prepaid mobile plans on Finder that offer international calls and cost under $35 a month. We 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 based on the plan with the highest value score from a Finder partner.

35GB for the first 3 recharges

15GB ongoing

$35

Ongoing

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

• Additional plan info

  • Network: Telstra 5G network
  • Calls + texts: Unlimited standard national calls and texts
  • International inclusions: 300 minutes to call Zone 1 countries, 60 minutes for Zone 2, 5 minutes to Zone 3 and 100 texts and MMS to all countries
  • Total cost over first 12 months: $420

• Pros and cons

  What we like about Telstra:

  • Widest coverage available in Australia - Telstra's 4G/3G network covers 99.5% of Australians and its 5G covers 85%
  • Data rollover up to 200GB
  • International minutes and credit included for selected countries

  Watch out for:

  • Data drops down to 15GB per recharge after your first 3 recharges
  • Data rollover only applies if you recharge your plan before expiry
  • 4G and 5G download speeds capped at 150Mbps

• How it compares

  Here's how Telstra's plan stacks up against other similar plans on Finder on the Telstra network:

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  Name	Product	Data	Price	Apply	Price
  Boost $35 SIM PrepaidNo lock-in contract 50GB/recharge for the first 3 recharges, then 25GB/recharge. Eligibility criteria, T&Cs apply. Ends 29.1.24 Boost $35 SIM Prepaid 50GB/recharge for the first 3 recharges, then 25GB/recharge. Eligibility criteria, T&Cs apply. Ends 29.1.24	Unlimited national calls & texts Telstra 5G/4G network	50GB	$35 per 28 day recharge	Go to site View details	50GB/recharge for the first 3 recharges, then 25GB/recharge. Eligibility criteria, T&Cs apply. Ends 29.1.24 Unlimited standard national calls & texts 50 GB Data $35 per 28 days expiry Go to siteView details		loading Fetching your data...
  Boost $22 SIM PrepaidNo lock-in contract Boost $22 SIM Prepaid	Unlimited national calls & texts Telstra 5G/4G network	7GB	$22 per 28 day recharge	Go to site View details	Unlimited standard national calls & texts 7GB Data $22 per 28 days expiry Go to siteView details		loading Fetching your data...
  Everyday $35 Prepaid Plan PrepaidNo lock-in contract 84GB for the first 3 recharges, then 42GB/recharge. Eligibility criteria, T&Cs apply. Ends 31.1.24 Everyday $35 Prepaid Plan Prepaid 84GB for the first 3 recharges, then 42GB/recharge. Eligibility criteria, T&Cs apply. Ends 31.1.24	Unlimited national calls & texts Wholesale Telstra 4G/3G network	84GB	$35 per 30 day recharge	View details	84GB for the first 3 recharges, then 42GB/recharge. Eligibility criteria, T&Cs apply. Ends 31.1.24 Unlimited standard national calls & texts 84 GB Data $35 per 30 days expiry View details		loading Fetching your data...

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• How we chose the best Telstra prepaid plan

  We looked at Telstra prepaid mobile plans on Finder that cost under $35 a month. We gave each plan a value score by assigning weights to a number of factors including cost per data over 12 months (including promotional offers), international call inclusions, data rollover and Wi-Fi calling. Our top pick was based on the plan with the highest value score.

40GB for the first 6 recharges

20GB ongoing

$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.

• Additional plan info

  • Network: Optus 5G network
  • Calls + texts: Unlimited standard national calls and texts
  • International inclusions: 400 minutes of standard international calls to 20 selected destinations
  • Total cost over first 12 months: $420

• Pros and cons

  What we like about Telstra:

  • Double data for the first 3 recharges
  • Data rollover up to 200GB
  • Loads of extras available at an additional cost including access to Optus Sport, international roaming and unlimited data

  Watch out for:

  • Data drops down to 20GB per recharge after your first 3 recharges
  • Data rollover only applies if you recharge your plan before expiry or maintain an active AutoRecharge
  • 4G and 5G download speeds capped at 150Mbps

• How it compares

  Here's how Optus's plan stacks up against other similar plans on Finder on the Optus network: