Best 5G mobile plans in Australia

Best 5G mobile plans for June 2026

We've compared 225 mobile plans with 5G access from 43 providers in Australia and curated 6 top picks based on price, network and expert analysis. Not every 5G plan will suit your needs, so be sure to weigh your options before picking the one that's right for you.

• Best 5G mobile plan under $30: SpinTel 25GB
• Best 5G mobile plan under $40: Dodo $30
• Best 5G mobile plan under $50: amaysim 95GB Plan
• Best 5G mobile plan with unlimited data: felix Subscription Unlimited
• Best long-expiry 5G mobile plan: Boost $365 SIM
• Best 5G mobile plan for international calls: TPG Medium

Our top picks were reviewed by senior utilities editor Mariam Gabaji.

Finder Score	Data allowance	Ongoing price	Special offer
Best 5G mobile plan under $30
8.4 Great SpinTel 25GB Finder AwardPostpaidNo lock-in contract SAVE $48 $22 $14 per month for first 6 months	8.4 Great	25GB Optus 4G/5G network	$22 per month per month $22 per month per month	SAVE $48 $22 $14 per month for first 6 months	Discount: $14/mth for first 6 months, then $22/mth. T&Cs apply.	View details Compare product selection Compare	loading	Why we like it We looked at 5G mobile plans that cost $30 a month or less. SpinTel came out on top. It won Best Value SIM Only Mobile Provider at the 2026 Finder Mobile Awards. Plus, you’ll save $48 over 6 months with its latest offer. Pros & cons Pros Even without discount, the ongoing price stacks up well against our $1 per GB benchmark. The plan includes $50 worth of international call credit. Option to sign up with an eSIM if you have a compatible handset. You can use live chat to contact customer support if you don’t want to call. Cons The price will revert to $22 a month after 6 months. 4G and 5G download speeds are capped at 100Mbps. However, this is more than enough for online activities on your phone such as streaming in HD. You will be charged $10 per GB if you go over your data allowance. Once you hit 10GB, your data use will be blocked. You can disable this in your account settings.
Best 5G mobile plan under $40
9.2 Excellent Dodo $30 PostpaidNo lock-in contract SAVE $90 $30 $15 per month for first 6 months	9.2 Excellent	40GB Optus 4G/5G network	$30 per month per month $30 per month per month	SAVE $90 $30 $15 per month for first 6 months	Discount: $15/mth for first 6 months, then $30/mth. Ends 30 Jun 2026. T&Cs apply.	Go to site View details Compare product selection Compare	loading	Why we like it We looked at 5G mobile plans priced between $30 and $40 a month. Dodo’s 40GB plan came out on top, thanks to a current offer that saves you $90 over the first 6 months. Its ongoing price also stacks up well against our $1 per GB benchmark. Pros & cons Pros There are no excess data charges. If you run out of your monthly data allowance, the download speed will simply slow to 256Kbps. Unlimited data banking is available. Your unused data won’t ever go to waste as long as you stick with this plan. Includes $200 worth of international call credit. You can bundle mobile, internet and energy plans to save up to $15 a month. Cons The price will revert to $30 a month after 6 months. 5G download speeds are capped at 150Mbps, though this should be more than enough for streaming, browsing and gaming.
Best 5G mobile plan under $50
9 Excellent amaysim 95GB Plan PrepaidNo lock-in contract Regular price	9 Excellent	95GB Optus 4G/5G network	$45 per 28 day recharge per 28 day recharge $45 per 28 days expiry per 28 days expiry	Regular price	Go to site View details Compare product selection Compare	loading	Why we like it We looked at 5G mobile plans that cost between $41 and $50 a month and found amaysim’s high-data plan to be a solid pick this month. amaysim was highly commended for value, reliability, trust and quality service in Finder’s 2026 Mobile Customer Satisfaction Awards. Pros & cons Pros It offers unlimited data banking, letting you save all your unused data. Unlimited international calls and texts to 42 selected countries. Option to sign up with an eSIM if you have a compatible handset. You can save $10 a month by bundling internet and mobile plans with amaysim. Cons A 28-day expiry period means you’ll end up paying 13 bills over the year instead of 12. 5G download speeds are capped at 200Mbps, but this is fast enough for online activities on your phone, such as streaming and gaming.
Best 5G mobile plan with unlimited data
9.9 Excellent felix Subscription Unlimited Finder AwardMost LovedNo lock-in contract SAVE $60 $40 $20 per month for first 3 months	9.9 Excellent	Unlimited Vodafone 4G/5G network	$40 per month per month $40 per month per month	SAVE $60 $40 $20 per month for first 3 months	Coupon code: $20/mth for first 3 months, then $40/mth. Use promo code FELIX50. T&Cs apply.	Go to site View details Compare product selection Compare	loading	Why we like it We reviewed 5G mobile plans in our database with truly unlimited data. felix’s plan was the only one to meet the criteria. That’s why it won Best Unlimited Data Mobile Provider at the 2026 Finder Mobile Awards. felix was also voted Most Loved Mobile Provider in Finder’s 2026 Mobile Customer Satisfaction Awards and picked up wins for trust and legendary service. Right now, you’ll save $60 over 3 months when you sign up to this plan. Pros & cons Pros You can sign up via an eSIM if you have a compatible handset. felix plants a tree monthly for every active subscription. Option to add on international roaming if you’re heading overseas. Cons The price will revert to $40 a month after 3 months. Download speeds are capped at 40Mbps throughout. However, this is good enough for streaming Netflix in HD, scrolling through social media, browsing and more.
Best long-expiry 5G mobile plan
8.9 Great Boost $365 SIM PrepaidNo lock-in contract BONUS DATA 365GB 375GB for first recharge	8.9 Great	365GB Telstra 4G/5G network	$365 per 12 months per 12 months $365 per 12 months per 12 months	BONUS DATA 365GB 375GB for first recharge	Bonus data offer: 375GB for first recharge, then 365GB/recharge. Activate by 10 Aug 2026. T&Cs apply.	Go to site View details Compare product selection Compare	loading	Why we like it We looked at 365-day plans in our database with 5G access. Boost Mobile came out on top. You’re paying $30 a month for around 31GB, which meets our $1 per GB benchmark. Plus, Boost Mobile is the only smaller provider with full access to the Telstra network. This can make a difference for people living in regional and rural areas. Pros & cons Pros Boost Mobile was highly commended for reliability and received ‘Loved Brand’ recognition in the 2026 Finder Mobile Customer Satisfaction Awards. Unlimited international calls to 20 selected countries. You can buy an international roaming pack to use in 42 selected countries. Option to sign up with an eSIM if you have a compatible handset. Cons The data allowance will revert to 365GB from the second recharge. Download speeds are capped at 150Mbps, which is still plenty fast for phone-based activities like streaming and gaming.
Best 5G mobile plan for international calls
8.3 Great TPG Medium Finder AwardPrepaidNo lock-in contract SAVE $105 $35 $17.50 per month for first 6 months	8.3 Great	50GB Vodafone 4G/5G network	$35 per month per month $35 per month per month	SAVE $105 $35 $17.50 per month for first 6 months	Discount: $17.50/mth for first 6 months, then $35/mth. T&Cs apply.	Go to site View details Compare product selection Compare	loading	Why we like it We reviewed 5G mobile plans that cost under $40 a month and include unlimited international calls. TPG’s Medium Plan is our top pick, offering unlimited calls and texts to 31 selected countries. It also took out the Best Value SIM Only Mobile Provider award at the 2026 Finder Awards. Pros & cons Pros You’ll save $105 over 6 months with TPG’s latest offer. Option to sign up via an eSIM if you have a compatible handset. This takes the hassle of waiting for a physical SIM card to be delivered. Cons The price will revert to $35 a month after 6 months. 5G download speeds are capped at 150Mbps. However, this is fast enough for online activities on your phone.

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Who offers the best 5G network coverage in Australia?

Telstra has the widest 5G coverage in Australia, reaching 91% of the population, followed by Optus at 80.5%.

Vodafone hasn't reported a specific percentage, but its 5G network is now available in over 3,000 suburbs across major cities in Australia.

All three telcos are still rolling out 5G, so these figures will change over time.

Which providers offer 5G mobile plans?

There are 40+ mobile providers in Australia that offer 5G mobile plans, giving you plenty of options to shop around.

Here's the full list of providers in our database offering 5G mobile plans:

How much do 5G mobile plans cost per month?

The average cost of month-to-month 5G mobile plans in Finder's database is around $47 a month as of June 2026 (excluding any promotional offers and student or family plans).

However, that's just the average and you can get a much cheaper plan based on your data needs.

For example, the cheapest plan we have in our database is SpinTel's $22 a month for 25GB deal. The most expensive is Telstra and JB Hi-Fi's $99 plan for 300GB.

As more providers offer 5G on their regular plans, the price gap with 4G plans has narrowed. It's all about comparing options to find the best deal.

"I needed to switch to the Telstra network because of reception dramas, but I didn't want to pay the Telstra price premium. ALDI Mobile had a much more affordable 5G option and I've had no dramas at all since switching."

Angus Kidman

Editor-at-large

How fast is 5G mobile?

5G speeds can theoretically reach 1 gigabit per second - about 20 times faster than 4G.

However, you're more likely to see speeds around 100-400Mbps.

Some providers also cap 5G speeds between 100-250Mbps. Factors like location, your device, and your provider can affect your actual 5G speed.

• Optus currently has the fastest 5G network in Australia with an average 5G download speed of 229.6Mbps, according to the OpenSignal Mobile Network Experience Report.
• Telstra came in at a close second with 215Mbps. However, it had the best consistent quality overall.
• Vodafone clocked in 106.8Mbps but did better than Optus and Telstra for 5G availability. Recognises operators for the proportion of time that our 5G users have an active 5G connection.

Is it worth getting a 5G mobile plan in Australia?

If you've got a 5G phone and coverage in your area, then yeah, it can be worth it.

It really depends on how you use your phone and what you're up to online.

With 3G more providers adding 5G to their regular plans, the price difference between 4G and 5G has definitely shrunk.

If mobile prices seem to be creeping up, it's because providers have been raising costs over the last couple of years citing inflation and network costs. It's not only because of 5G.

Finder survey: What mobile plan features are most important to Australians of different ages?

In a survey of 1,110 Australians, 5G was the 3rd most popular feature that respondents were looking for in a mobile plan.

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Frequently asked questions

• What does 5G mean on a phone?

  5G is the next generation of mobile networks, bringing faster internet speeds and better performance to your phone.

  As 3G phases out, 5G will become even more important, ensuring you have a reliable connection, quicker downloads, and smoother streaming.

• How much faster in 5G mobile than 4G?

  In Australia, 5G can be up to 20 times faster than 4G.

  While 4G typically offers speeds around 25-100Mbps, 5G can theoretically reach speeds of 1Gbps or more.

  However, in real-world usage, you're more likely to experience 5G speeds between 100-400Mbps, depending on factors like your location, device, and provider.

  It's also good to keep in mind that some providers place download speed caps on both 4G and 5G mobile plans.

• Has 5G replaced 3G?

  In a way, yes. Telstra, Optus, and Vodafone have officially shut down their 3G networks to focus on upgrading and improving their 4G and 5G services.

• How do I know if my phone is 5G?

  To check if your phone is 5G, look for the 5G logo in the status bar when you're connected to a 5G network.

  You'll see this if you are on a 5G mobile plan and your area is covered by 5G.

  You can also check your phone's settings under "Network" or "About Phone" to see if 5G is listed as a supported network type.

  If you're still unsure, just do a quick web search for your phone's model. Go to the brand's website directly to check out the specs.

Written by

Mariam Gabaji

Senior Utilities Editor & Tech Expert

Mariam Gabaji is a journalist with 13 years of experience, specialising in consumer topics like mobile services and energy costs. Her work appears in the ABC, Yahoo Finance, 9News, The Guardian, SBS, 7News, A Current Affair and Money Magazine. Mariam holds a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism and was a finalist for the 2024 and 2025 IT Journalism Award for Best Telecommunications Journalist. See full bio

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