Pros
- Access to Optus's 4G and 5G networks
- $5 a month discount if bundled with an AGL energy plan
- Mobile plans are carbon neutral at no extra cost
Cons
- 5G download speeds are capped at 100Mbps.
AGL's mobile plans make it a convenient way to bundle some of your utilities together.
In fact, if you're already with AGL energy, you'll get $5 a month off your mobile plan fees. This is a nice bonus for existing customers, but it might not always be a big enough saving if other providers are offering even cheaper prices.
AGL mobile plans could be right for you:
But keep in mind that AGL:
AGL's plans offer decent value for money though they're even more appealing during promotional periods.
The good news is you now also get 5G access on these plans. This will make a difference to people that have a 5G compatible phone and live in an area covered by 5G.
Apart from its small plan, the rest stack up well against our $1 per GB benchmark.
AGL uses Optus's 4G and 5G networks.
AGL has a lot of ways for you to get in touch with a problem or question, 7 days a week. You can:
AGL has a couple of bonus features included on its plans:
If you're a current AGL energy customer, you'll get $5 a month knocked off the price of any AGL mobile plan.
This is mostly useful if you're with AGL already and are looking to get a new mobile plan with a cheeky saving.
All AGL mobile plans include $50 of international call credit. While this may not cover frequent overseas calls, it can be a handy backup.
Heading overseas? AGL offers a $5 Daily Travel Pass for Zone 1 locations. It includes 5GB of data and unlimited calls and texts to local numbers.
The pass renews automatically every 24 hours or whenever your daily data limit is exceeded.
Zone 1 destinations include: Canada, China, Indonesia, UK and USA.
Pay As You Go (PAYG) rates apply when travelling to Zone 2 destinations. Be sure to review these rates beforehand to avoid unexpected charges. You can check these out directly on AGL's website.
AGL is 1 of 5 carbon-neutral mobile providers in Australia, so if going green on your mobile plan is important to you, the provider offers this service.
This plan is certified by Climate Active and comes at no extra cost to you.
Once you've decided which AGL plan you're after, you can easily sign up online. SIM delivery is free via standard postage, but can take up to 10 business days to arrive at your door.
What if I want to keep my current phone number?
When you're activating your new AGL SIM, you'll be given the option of transferring your current phone number. AGL advises that the transfer process could take up to 2 business days, but is usually done within an hour.
If your current number is under someone else's name (a parent or a partner), it may involve a couple of extra steps. Check our guide on how to transfer ownership of your mobile number.
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