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There's no one-size-fits-all when it comes to finding the best mobile internet plan.
You'll want to consider things like which network provider offers the best coverage in your area and how much data you need.
It's often the case that the more data you purchase, the better value you get. The cost per GB tends to work out more favourably towards bigger data plans.
The providers we have on Finder that offer mobile internet are:
Some providers such as TPG or iiNet offer home wireless internet, but they don't offer mobile broadband plans.
You can get mobile broadband from these providers in a variety of ways:
If you're going to be doing things online, having unlimited data is no doubt a handy feature. SpinTel is the only provider on Finder that offers an unlimited data mobile broadband plan.
It costs $49.95 a month for unlimited data on the Optus 4G network. You will also need to pay $6 a month for a portable modem, as well as a $20 one-off delivery fee.
SpinTel may be the provider that specifically offers an unlimited data plan, but there are a couple other alternatives you could consider if you're looking for wireless unlimited internet:
As you're connecting to the internet via a mobile network, there are a bunch of factors that can affect your connections.
Speeds may vary due to your distance from a mobile tower and network congestion when most people are online at the same time.
According to Opensignal's October 2023 Mobile Network Experience Report, the typical everyday speeds a user experiences across an operator's mobile data networks are:
Telstra's 4GX network claims download speeds of up to 300Mbps, while Optus's 4G Plus network delivers speeds of up to 100Mbps.
But realistically you're unlikely to reach those speeds, especially as some providers cap the speeds of their mobile internet, usually between 100Mbps and 150Mbps.
5G mobile internet offers faster speeds than 4G. Opensignal's October 2023 Mobile Network Experience Report stated that the average download speed experienced by users across an operator's 5G network were:
Some providers cap your download speeds, depending on whether you're on the 4G or 5G network, or what size data plan you have. This could be capped at anywhere between 100Mbps and 250Mbps.
If you're looking for 5G internet at home, you can check out our guide to 5G home internet plans to see if this is an option that might work better for you.
Whether mobile broadband is as good as home Wi-Fi depends on a few factors. For one, you're relying on the strength of the provider's network coverage and stability. Mobile networks are also more prone to being compromised by external factors such as congestion and weather conditions.
A lot of mobile internet plans also come with data limits though so you'll want to assess your online activities to see if these work for you.
If you're looking for unlimited data, you'll have more options with other types of internet plans such as home wireless or NBN.
For several months I didn't have a fixed address so I needed flexibility on my home Wi-Fi. I bought a Vodafone pocket Wi-Fi and data SIM plan. Vodafone had a promo going at the time so I got double the data. Because I also had a phone plan with Vodafone, I was able to merge the data and share it across devices. This gave me more than enough data and the ability to use it as I moved around. The connection was great and allowed me to work from home with no issues.— Adelaide Moore, producer at Finder
Mobile broadband is a great way to connect to the internet while you're out and about, though it does cost more than other types of broadband connections.
We've broken down the pros and cons of mobile broadband below.
Telstra offers 4 ways for you to get mobile internet.
You can purchase a portable modem, or a device, and add on a data plan to get online. Telstra also gives you the option to pay off these in monthly instalments. It also has month-to-month SIM only data plans and prepaid mobile internet.
Telstra's mobile network reaches 99.5% of the Australian population. Features of Telstra's mobile broadband plans include:
Optus gives you 3 choices to get mobile broadband – buy a tablet or portable modem with a data plan, prepaid mobile internet or SIM only data plans.
The Optus network reaches 98.5% of the Australian population. With your Optus mobile broadband plan, you can also get:
Vodafone serves up 3 types of mobile broadband plans: month-to-month SIM only plans, prepaid mobile internet or modems with a plan.
The Vodafone mobile network covers 96% of the Australian population. With Vodafone's mobile internet plans, you also get:
Belong just offers SIM only mobile broadband plans. Its 3 plans range from $15 a month for 20GB of data to $70 a month for 400GB of data.
Belong's mobile broadband plans also feature:
ALDImobile offers 3 SIM only data plans that all come with a 365-day expiry. Other features of ALDImobile's portable internet plans include:
Wi-Fi dongles and pocket Wi-Fi are an easy way for you to get connected to the Internet while you're out and about.
Data only SIM plans can be easily inserted into your iPad or tablet for wireless Internet on the go.
Still end of the day its way to high..the day we get 500gs at 60 a month then we might actually be interested
Hi Steff,
Thank you for getting in touch.
Prices indeed vary depending on the plan you get and the provider. If you’re looking at your options for SIM-only data mobile plan, you might like to check out our comparison table and use our search filters to help narrow down your search.
Best to contact the provider directly to discuss your options. When you are ready, you may then click on the “Go to site” button and you will be redirected to the provider’s website where you can proceed with the application.
I hope this can help.
Cheers,
May
how to get amaysim mobile internet
Hi Damian,
Thank you for contacting finder. We are a comparison website and general information service, we’re more than happy to offer general advice.
Please check Amaysim mobile internet to find the right plan for you. You may review and compare the offers available on the table. Once you have selected one, you may proceed by selecting the “Go to Site” button.
I hope this helps.
Cheers,
Danielle