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Name Product AUFMP-SIM Ongoing data Ongoing price Apply Price
Dodo $33
PostpaidNo lock-in contract
$24.75/mth for the first 3 months, then $33/mth. Eligibility criteria, T&Cs apply. Order by 26.11.24
Dodo $33
Postpaid
$24.75/mth for the first 3 months, then $33/mth. Eligibility criteria, T&Cs apply. Order by 26.11.24
  • Unlimited national calls & texts
  • Optus 5G/4G network
40GB
No excess data charges
$33
per month ongoing
Go to site
View details
$24.75/mth for the first 3 months, then $33/mth. Eligibility criteria, T&Cs apply. Order by 26.11.24
  • Unlimited standard national calls & texts
40 GB
Data
$24.75
per month
Southern Phone Finder Exclusive
PostpaidNo lock-in contract
$24/mth for the first 6 months, then $29/mth. Eligibility criteria, T&Cs apply. Ends 31.10.24
Southern Phone Finder Exclusive
Postpaid
$24/mth for the first 6 months, then $29/mth. Eligibility criteria, T&Cs apply. Ends 31.10.24
Exclusive
  • Unlimited national calls & texts
  • Optus 5G/4G network
50GB
$29
per month ongoing
Go to site
View details
Exclusive
$24/mth for the first 6 months, then $29/mth. Eligibility criteria, T&Cs apply. Ends 31.10.24
  • Unlimited standard national calls & texts
50 GB
Data
$24
per month
felix Subscription Unlimited
SubscriptionNo lock-in contract
$20/mth for the first 3 months, then $40/mth. Use promo code FELIX50. Eligibility criteria, T&Cs apply.
felix Subscription Unlimited
Subscription
$20/mth for the first 3 months, then $40/mth. Use promo code FELIX50. Eligibility criteria, T&Cs apply.
Finder Award
  • Unlimited national calls & texts
  • Vodafone 5G/4G network
Unlimited data
At speeds up to 20Mbps
$40
per month ongoing
Go to site
View details
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GREEN COMPANY
$20/mth for the first 3 months, then $40/mth. Use promo code FELIX50. Eligibility criteria, T&Cs apply.
  • Unlimited standard national calls & texts
Unlimited data
At speeds up to 20Mbps
$20
per month
iiNet Medium Plan
PrepaidNo lock-in contract
$17.50/mth for the first 6 months, then $35/mth. Eligibility criteria, T&Cs apply.
iiNet Medium Plan
Prepaid
$17.50/mth for the first 6 months, then $35/mth. Eligibility criteria, T&Cs apply.
  • Unlimited national calls & texts
  • Vodafone 5G/4G network
50GB
$35
per month ongoing
Go to site
View details
$17.50/mth for the first 6 months, then $35/mth. Eligibility criteria, T&Cs apply.
  • Unlimited standard national calls & texts
50 GB
Data
$17.50
per month
Belong 40GB
PostpaidNo lock-in contract
Belong 40GB
Postpaid
  • Unlimited national calls & texts
  • Wholesale Telstra 5G/4G network
40GB
No excess data charges
$35
per month ongoing
Go to site
View details
  • Unlimited standard national calls & texts
40GB
Data
$35
per month
Optus Flex Plus $35
PrepaidNo lock-in contract
40GB for $35 on the first 3 recharges, normally 20GB for $35. Eligibility criteria, T&Cs apply.
Optus Flex Plus $35
Prepaid
40GB for $35 on the first 3 recharges, normally 20GB for $35. Eligibility criteria, T&Cs apply.
  • Unlimited national calls & texts
  • Optus 5G/4G network
20GB
$35
per 28 day recharge ongoing
Go to site
View details
40GB for $35 on the first 3 recharges, normally 20GB for $35. Eligibility criteria, T&Cs apply.
  • Unlimited standard national calls & texts
40 GB
Data
$35
per 28 days expiry
Tangerine 12GB 4G SIM
PostpaidNo lock-in contract
Tangerine 12GB 4G SIM
Postpaid
  • Unlimited national calls & texts
  • Wholesale Telstra 4G network
12GB
$22
per month ongoing
Go to site
View details
  • Unlimited standard national calls & texts
12GB
Data
$22
per month
More 25GB
PostpaidNo lock-in contract
$25/mth for the first 12 months for CommBank customers, then $27/mth. Eligibility criteria, T&Cs apply. Ends 28.2.25
More 25GB
Postpaid
$25/mth for the first 12 months for CommBank customers, then $27/mth. Eligibility criteria, T&Cs apply. Ends 28.2.25
  • Unlimited national calls & texts
  • Wholesale Telstra 4G/3G network
25GB
$30
per month ongoing
Go to site
View details
$25/mth for the first 12 months for CommBank customers, then $27/mth. Eligibility criteria, T&Cs apply. Ends 28.2.25
  • Unlimited standard national calls & texts
25GB
Data
$30
per month
Optus Flex Plus $160 186 days
PrepaidNo lock-in contract
120GB for $120 for the 1st recharge, 120GB for $160 next 2 recharges, then 80GB for $160 thereafter. Eligibility criteria, T&Cs apply. Ends 9.10.24
Optus Flex Plus $160 186 days
Prepaid
120GB for $120 for the 1st recharge, 120GB for $160 next 2 recharges, then 80GB for $160 thereafter. Eligibility criteria, T&Cs apply. Ends 9.10.24
  • Unlimited national calls & texts
  • Optus 5G/4G network
80GB
$160
per 186 day recharge ongoing
Go to site
View details
120GB for $120 for the 1st recharge, 120GB for $160 next 2 recharges, then 80GB for $160 thereafter. Eligibility criteria, T&Cs apply. Ends 9.10.24
  • Unlimited standard national calls & texts
120 GB
Data
$120
per 186 days expiry
Dodo $28
PostpaidNo lock-in contract
$21/mth for the first 3 months, then $28/mth. Eligibility criteria, T&Cs apply. Order by 26.11.24
Dodo $28
Postpaid
$21/mth for the first 3 months, then $28/mth. Eligibility criteria, T&Cs apply. Order by 26.11.24
  • Unlimited national calls & texts
  • Optus 4G/3G network
30GB
No excess data charges
$28
per month ongoing
Go to site
View details
$21/mth for the first 3 months, then $28/mth. Eligibility criteria, T&Cs apply. Order by 26.11.24
  • Unlimited standard national calls & texts
30 GB
Data
$21
per month
AGL Large 5G
PostpaidNo lock-in contract
$40/mth when bundled with AGL Energy. Eligibility criteria, T&Cs apply.
AGL Large 5G
Postpaid
$40/mth when bundled with AGL Energy. Eligibility criteria, T&Cs apply.
  • Unlimited national calls & texts
  • Optus 5G/4G network
160GB
$50
per month ongoing
Go to site
View details
$40/mth when bundled with AGL Energy. Eligibility criteria, T&Cs apply.
  • Unlimited standard national calls & texts
160GB
Data
$50
per month
iiNet Small Plan
PrepaidNo lock-in contract
$12.50/mth for the first 6 months, then $25/mth. Eligibility criteria, T&Cs apply.
iiNet Small Plan
Prepaid
$12.50/mth for the first 6 months, then $25/mth. Eligibility criteria, T&Cs apply.
  • Unlimited national calls & texts
  • Vodafone 4G network
25GB
$25
per month ongoing
Go to site
View details
$12.50/mth for the first 6 months, then $25/mth. Eligibility criteria, T&Cs apply.
  • Unlimited standard national calls & texts
25 GB
Data
$12.50
per month
Catch Connect 365 Day Plan 200GB
PrepaidNo lock-in contract
$150 for the first recharge, then $200/recharge after. Eligibility criteria, T&Cs apply. Ends 22.10.24
Catch Connect 365 Day Plan 200GB
Prepaid
$150 for the first recharge, then $200/recharge after. Eligibility criteria, T&Cs apply. Ends 22.10.24
  • Unlimited national calls & texts
  • Optus 4G/3G network
200GB
$200
per 365 day recharge ongoing
Go to site
View details
$150 for the first recharge, then $200/recharge after. Eligibility criteria, T&Cs apply. Ends 22.10.24
  • Unlimited standard national calls & texts
200 GB
Data
$150
per 365 days expiry
Tangerine 50GB 5G SIM
PostpaidNo lock-in contract
Tangerine 50GB 5G SIM
Postpaid
  • Unlimited national calls & texts
  • Wholesale Telstra 5G network
50GB
$38
per month ongoing
Go to site
View details
  • Unlimited standard national calls & texts
50GB
Data
$38
per month
ALDI $29 5G Plan
PrepaidNo lock-in contract
ALDI $29 5G Plan
Prepaid
  • Unlimited national calls & texts
  • Wholesale Telstra 5G/4G network
25GB
$29
per 30 day recharge ongoing
Go to site
View details
  • Unlimited standard national calls & texts
25GB
Data
$29
per 30 days expiry
Belong 25GB
PostpaidNo lock-in contract
Belong 25GB
Postpaid
  • Unlimited national calls & texts
  • Wholesale Telstra 5G/4G network
25GB
No excess data charges
$30
per month ongoing
Go to site
View details
  • Unlimited standard national calls & texts
25GB
Data
$30
per month
felix Subscription 50GB
SubscriptionNo lock-in contract
$15/mth for the first 3 months, then $30/mth. Use promo code FELIX50. Eligibility criteria, T&Cs apply.
felix Subscription 50GB
Subscription
$15/mth for the first 3 months, then $30/mth. Use promo code FELIX50. Eligibility criteria, T&Cs apply.
  • Unlimited national calls & texts
  • Vodafone 5G/4G network
50GB
No excess data charges
$30
per month ongoing
Go to site
View details
GREEN COMPANY
$15/mth for the first 3 months, then $30/mth. Use promo code FELIX50. Eligibility criteria, T&Cs apply.
  • Unlimited standard national calls & texts
50 GB
Data
$15
per month
Dodo $23
PostpaidNo lock-in contract
Dodo $23
Postpaid
  • Unlimited national calls & texts
  • Optus 4G/3G network
15GB
No excess data charges
$23
per month ongoing
Go to site
View details
  • Unlimited standard national calls & texts
15GB
Data
$23
per month
Catch Connect 90-day Expiry Finder Exclusive
PrepaidNo lock-in contract
$20 for the first recharge, then $40/recharge. Eligibility criteria, T&Cs apply. Ends 22.10.24
Catch Connect 90-day Expiry Finder Exclusive
Prepaid
$20 for the first recharge, then $40/recharge. Eligibility criteria, T&Cs apply. Ends 22.10.24
Exclusive
  • Unlimited national calls & texts
  • Optus 4G/3G network
20GB
$40
per 90 day recharge ongoing
Go to site
View details
Exclusive
$20 for the first recharge, then $40/recharge. Eligibility criteria, T&Cs apply. Ends 22.10.24
  • Unlimited standard national calls & texts
20 GB
Data
$20
per 90 days expiry
More 50GB 5G
PostpaidNo lock-in contract
$37/mth for the first 12 months for CommBank customers, then $37.80/mth. Eligibility criteria, T&Cs apply. Ends 28.2.25
More 50GB 5G
Postpaid
$37/mth for the first 12 months for CommBank customers, then $37.80/mth. Eligibility criteria, T&Cs apply. Ends 28.2.25
  • Unlimited national calls & texts
  • Wholesale Telstra 5G/4G network
50GB
$42
per month ongoing
Go to site
View details
$37/mth for the first 12 months for CommBank customers, then $37.80/mth. Eligibility criteria, T&Cs apply. Ends 28.2.25
  • Unlimited standard national calls & texts
50GB
Data
$42
per month
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How do you switch mobile plans?

1

Compare mobile plans

Whether you're looking at a SIM only or phone repayment plan, find something that suits your needs and saves you some dosh.

2

Sign up online

When you sign up you can choose to keep your mobile number. You don't have to cancel your old plan, it'll all be done for you.

3

Activate your new service

If you're going with an eSIM your plan should be available right away. If not you'll need to wait for your physical SIM to be delivered. Activate your sim and you'll be good to go. You're old provider will be in touch if you have outstanding bills.

What types of mobile plans can you get in Australia?

In Australia, there are 3 main types of mobile phone plans - prepaid, postpaid and mobile phones on a plan. It's worth mentioning that the first 2 are kind of blurring together these days.

Prepaid plans

Prepaid mobile plans come with a recharge or renewal period that usually reset every 28 or 30 days. Traditionally you'll purchase a SIM card and pay at the start of each month to continue your plan.

Prepaid pros
  • Budget-friendly. You'll never pay extra on top of your monthly amount.
  • Flexible. Prepaid plans come with no lock-in contract, making it easy to switch whenever you want.
Prepaid cons
  • Active recharging. These days most people will turn auto-recharge on, but if you don't then you'll need to remember to renew it every month.

Postpaid plans

Postpaid plans continue indefinitely. You typically pay for them at the end of the month, but some providers will now charge you at the start.

Postpaid pros
  • Set and forget. Just pay your monthly bill. Easy.
  • Higher data caps. Need a lot of data? Postpaid plans typically offer more bang for your buck.
Postpaid cons
  • Excess usage fees may apply. If you go over your plan's data or call cap, you could get charged extra.
  • Contracts still exist. Most providers have a no-lock-in contract option, but some postpaid plans still come with 6 or 12 month contracts.

Mobile phones on a plan

You can also grab a new phone on a mobile plan. Your monthly bill will be the price of your phone repayment plus the plan fees on top. Pay off the phone in monthly instalments over 12, 24 or 36 months.

Phones on a plan pros
  • You get a new phone! Splitting your phone into monthly repayments lets you can own the latest iPhone or Samsung without paying upfront.
  • Special telco-only discounts. Telcos often throw in discounts or free gifts you won't get elsewhere, especially for pre-orders.
Phones on a plan cons
  • Long repayment periods. Staying with one provider for 2 or 3 years could leave you missing out on better deals.
  • More expensive overall. If you have the cash, buying a phone outright is still cheaper.

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Australians spent $2.2 billion in loyalty tax on mobile plans in 2023

If you're on a plan with one of Australia's major telcos - Telstra, Optus or Vodafone - you could be paying a loyalty tax. There may be cheaper plans offering similar data allowances with a smaller provider. Find out how much more you're paying on your utilities bill and the potential savings you could make by comparing.

How do you compare mobile plans?

To find the right mobile plan, consider these 4 factors when you're comparing:

Data

Data

The average Aussie uses just 12.8GB a month, according to the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC). We recommend checking your data usage with your provider or on your phone and go from there. If you're using upwards of 40GB a month, look into unlimited data mobile plans which could be better suited to you.

Mobile network

Network

The network you get your mobile phone plan on will determine your level of coverage. Make sure you check especially if you live outside of metropolitan areas as some mobile networks may not service your area.

Mobile inclusions

Inclusions

Mobile plan inclusions vary across the board but some handy features to look out for are data rollover and data sharing, Wi-Fi calling and international calls. On the other hand, if you're just looking for a simple mobile plan with calls, texts and data, you could skip on the extras and just get a good value plan.

Mobile contract

Plan length

While most plans are paid month-to-month, contracts and longer expiry periods may not be a bad option if you're okay to stick around for the long run. Long-expiry plans that last up to 365 days mean you pay upfront for a year's worth of usage and can usually save on your mobile plan over the course of the year.

How much data do I need?

How much data you will need is going to depend on how you use it.

Activities like browsing and social media don't use that much data so you should be able to get through the month with a smaller amount. On the other hand, multimedia streaming and downloads use a fair bit.

Here are some examples of the activities you can perform on these data allowances:

DataActivities
5GBBasic browsing, social media
10GBBasic browsing, social media, music streaming, some video streaming
20GBBasic browsing, social media, multimedia streaming and mobile games
40GBBasic browsing, social media, multimedia streaming, downloads and mobile games

Calculate an estimate of your mobile data usage to get a better idea of how much you need.

If that's not enough data then consider an unlimited data mobile plan (and avoid excess data charges).

Which mobile network is right for you?

Australia is home to just 3 mobile networks: Telstra, Optus and Vodafone. The main point of difference between them is coverage and price.

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Telstra

Telstra is host to Australia's largest mobile network.

  • Its 4G network reaches 99.5% of the population
  • Has the most extensive 5G coverage in Australia (87%) and is still expanding.
  • Wide coverage means Telstra's plans are a good option for those living in regional areas
  • No lock-in contracts on all prepaid and postpaid plans
  • Tends to be the most expensive mobile provider

Some of the providers that use the Telstra network include:


optus logo

Optus

Optus comes next but it's no second fiddle.

  • Its 4G network reaches 98.8% of the population
  • Its prepaid and postpaid plans are a little cheaper than Telstra
  • Optus is continuing to expand its 5G network, which now reaches 80.5% of the population.
  • It covers a little less of Australia than Telstra – this difference in coverage is mostly felt in regional areas

Some of the providers that use the Optus network include:


Vodafone logo

Vodafone

Vodafone has the smallest network but is also the most affordable.

  • 4G covers 96% of the population
  • Vodafone's 5G rollout is still underway - it's now available in 3,000 suburbs across major cities in Australia
  • Vodafone has the cheapest plans
  • Not the best network for those living outside of metropolitan areas

Some of the providers that use the Vodafone network include:

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"I've been a very regular mobile phone plan switcher - it's so easy to keep your number and try out different providers, I figure there's nothing to lose. I do really like having a plan on the Telstra network with great coverage and speed, but these days I'm spending most of my life in the city, so it's overkill. I'm currently with Felix on the Vodafone network and it suits me fine. I have their unlimited data prepaid plan on auto-recharge, so I don't need to think about it at all."

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Looking for a phone with your plan?

Although buying a phone outright works out cheaper in the long run, it's not easy to pay a hefty amount upfront.

Telstra, Optus and Vodafone allow you to pair your mobile plan with a new handset. You then pay the cost of the phone monthly over a 12-, 24- or 36-month repayment period.

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Major phone launches in 2024

The last major phone launch is behind us, with Apple's iPhone 16 series now on sale. It's powered by Apple Intelligence (coming this December) and priced lower than the iPhone 15 lineup! All four models are available on plans from Telstra, Optus, and Vodafone.

Right before that, we saw Google roll out its Pixel 9 series, and in July, Samsung gave us the Z Flip 6 and Z Fold 6.

And let's not forget. It all kicked off with Samsung's Galaxy S24 launch, sparking the year's AI buzz.

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    shazJune 3, 2024

    I need a plan for my elderly mum that has unlimited international txts mainly to the UK and NZ we dont need any data just unlimited national calls and txts and unlimited intenational txts every plan i look at she has to pay extra ontop of her plan to send just 1 txt overseas. Thanks in advance for any help and suggestions

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      MariamJune 3, 2024Finder

      Hi Shaz, https://www.finder.com.au/best-mobile-plans-international-calling this page will be able to help you out. Dodo, amaysim and the long expiry plan for Coles Mobile are all good options as you get international call and text inclusions without having to pay extra on top of your plan fees. Hope this helps!

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    NuranMay 3, 2024

    Why haven’t you included Amazon and Officeworks in your comparison lists? Thx

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      MariamMay 3, 2024Finder

      Hi Nuran, this specific comparison list is for mobile plans provided by telcos in Australia. Amazon and Officeworks don’t fit the category in this instance. Hope this helps!

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    gexiOctober 8, 2023

    Which is the best plan for international roaming?

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    AnonymousSeptember 11, 2019

    What is the cheapest sim only plan available?

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      JeniSeptember 12, 2019Finder

      Hi Pnet,

      Thank you for getting in touch with Finder.

      You can start comparing cheap mobile plans using our comparison table and search filters. When you are ready, press the ‘Go to site’ button to apply or to speak to a representative to help you find a cheap sim-only plan that would suit your needs. Please ensure you review the relevant Product Disclosure Statements/Terms and Conditions when comparing your options before making a decision on whether it is right for you. You can also contact the provider if you have specific questions.

      I hope this helps.

      Thank you and have a wonderful day!

      Cheers,
      Jeni

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    AndrewAugust 21, 2019

    My wife and I are planning a holiday to southern Africa – South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Tanzania with a little stop in Mauritius. We are in most countries for about 5 days. To keep in contact with home, do we need to purchase a pre-paid SIM card in each individual country? Or is there some way to spend more time touring and less time sourcing local SIM cards?

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      NikkiAugust 22, 2019

      Hi Andrew,

      Thanks for getting in touch!

      You can buy two sim cards, a prepaid SIM card for South Africa (Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe) and a sim card for East Africa (Tanzania and Mauritius).

      It would also be helpful to check your current courier and see if you can use your sim card in these countries or if they have partner telco’s in Africa for your convenience. Don’t forget to ask about roaming fees and charges for every minute of calls and number of texts for the duration of your trip.

      Hope this helps and have a great trip!

      Best,
      Nikki

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