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At the start of each month, our team of mobile experts analyse hundreds of plans and all the latest mobile deals in the market to find the best value plans for a wide range of categories.
There is no singular mobile plan that will work perfectly for everyone so we try to spread the love by keeping different users in mind.
Best prepaid mobile plan
TPG Small
Calls & Text
data
per month
$12.50/mth for the first 6 months, then $25/mth. Eligibility criteria, T&Cs apply.
Pros & cons:
- TPG's latest deal will save you $75 over 6 months.
- 100 international minutes and as many texts to 31 selected countries.
- 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.
- The price reverts to $25 a month after 6 months. However, it still stacks up well against our $1 per GB benchmark.
Mobile network: Vodafone 4G network
Total cost over first 12 months: $225
Why we chose it
To choose the best prepaid mobile plan, we looked at prepaid mobile plans in our database from Finder partners with a monthly cost of $35 or under. We disqualified any mobile plans with enforced speed caps. Of the plans that met those criteria, we then ranked them by our value score and went with the highest-ranking plan.
Best value mobile plan
Dodo Finder Exclusive
Calls & Text
data
per month
$14/mth for the first 6 months, then $28/mth. Eligibility criteria, T&Cs apply. Order by 30.6.25
Pros & cons:
- You’ll save $84 over 6 months with this offer, which is only available through Finder.
- There are no excess charges. If you go over your monthly data allowance, Dodo will simply slow down your download speeds to 256Kbps until your next billing cycle.
- You’ll get $200 of international call credit to standard numbers.
- You can add a 5GB data pack for just $10 if you ever need more data.
- The price of the plan will revert to $28 a month after 6 months.
- Although advertised as a postpaid plan, you’ll need to pay for the cost upfront.
Mobile network: Optus 4G network
Total cost over first 12 months: $252
Why we chose it
To choose the best SIM-only mobile plan, we looked at postpaid mobile plans from partners in our database with a monthly cost of under $40 a month. Of the plans that met those criteria, we then ranked them by value score and went with the highest-ranking plan.
Best 365-day mobile plan
Boost $300 SIM
Calls & Text
data
per 12 months
290GB for $255 on activation, then 240GB for $300/recharge. Eligibility criteria, T&Cs apply. Ends 30.6.25
Pros & cons:
- There are plenty of international inclusions including unlimited calls to 20 countries, 3600 minutes of standard calls to 30 selected countries and 3600 standard texts to any country.
- This works out to $21 a month for around 24GB with Boost's current offer.
- It's the only small provider with access to the full Telstra network. This will make a difference if you live in or are visiting regional and rural areas of Australia.
- International roaming pack available to purchase for use in selected destinations.
- Download speeds are capped at 150Mbps on the 4G and 5G network though this is fast enough for online activities on your phone.
- The price and data allowance revert to $300 for 240GB from the second renewal.
Mobile network: Telstra 4G/5G network
Total cost over first 12 months: $255
Why we chose it
We looked at prepaid mobile plans on Finder with a plan length of 365-days or 12 months that cost under $200, including any promotional discounts. We then gave each plan a value score by weighting different 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.
Best mobile plan with unlimited data
felix Subscription Unlimited
Calls & Text
data. Slowed down to 20Mbps after full speed data used up
per month
$20/mth for the first 3 months, then $40/mth. Use promo code FELIX50. Eligibility criteria, T&Cs apply.
Pros & cons:
- You’ll save $60 over 3 months with felix's latest offer.
- At the moment, felix is the only provider that comes close to offering a truly unlimited data mobile plan in Australia. That's why, for the third year in a row, it was crowned the best mobile provider for unlimited data in the 2025 Finder Mobile Awards.
- You can easily sign up via an eSIM if you have a compatible handset.
- All of its mobile plans are certified carbon neutral. It also plants a tree monthly for every active subscription.
- Your download speeds will be capped at 20Mbps throughout. However, this is good enough for streaming Netflix in HD, scrolling through social media, browsing and more.
- The price of the plan will revert to $40 a month after 3 months. However, this is still pretty decent for getting unlimited data in return.
Mobile network: Vodafone 4G/5G network
Total cost over first 12 months: $420
Why we chose it
To choose the best mobile plan for this category, we looked at mobile plans in our database from Finder partners that came with unlimited data. From these plans, we then ranked them by our value score, which takes into account cost per gigabyte, network coverage and plan features, and went with the highest-ranking plan.
Best high-data mobile plan
Belong 100GB
Calls & Text
data. Slowed down to 1Mbps after full speed data used up
per month
160GB/mth for the first 6 months, then 100GB/mth. Eligibility criteria, T&Cs apply. Ends 30.6.25
Pros & cons:
- You’ll get a whopping 160GB for the first 6 months before the data allowance reverts to 100GB per month.
- Unlimited data banking will allow you to keep all the unused data for future use if you pay on time. You can also share the data with other Belong users.
- There are no excess charges. Your speeds will simply slow to 1Mbps when you run out of data.
- Option to add on international calls and roaming packs.
- Belong was recognised as a loved brand in Finder’s 2025 Customer Satisfaction Awards, getting high scores for value and reliability.
- 4G and 5G download speeds are capped at 150Mbps but this is fast enough for online activities on your phone.
Mobile network: Wholesale Telstra 4G/5G network
Total cost over first 12 months: $540
Why we chose it
To choose the best mobile plan in this category, we looked at high-data mobile plans in our database from Finder partners that offer at least a 40GB monthly allowance. From these plans, we then ranked them by our value score, which takes into account cost per gigabyte, network coverage and plan features, and went with the highest-ranking plan.
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How do you find the best mobile plan?
The best mobile plan for you will depend on your personal preferences. Here are some of the things to consider to help get you started:

While there are dozens of mobile plan retailers, there are just 3 network operators. In order of coverage, they are Telstra (99.5%), Optus (98.5%) and TPG/Vodafone (98.4%).
You can check coverage in your area online before you sign up because even in metropolitan areas, there may be coverage gaps.

The average Australian uses 12.8GB a month according to the ACCC's Internet Activity Report.
You can use our mobile data usage calculator to get an estimate of how much data you use, but it's also a good idea to check your latest bill.
Knowing how much data you need will stop you from overpaying on your mobile plan.

When choosing our top picks, we considered a broad range of features that are useful to have, including data rollover, Wi-Fi calling and international calls and texts.
That being said, you may just be happy with a regular plan with national calls and texts and data. If that sounds like you, don't be fooled by fancy extras and stick to a simpler plan for cheaper instead.

Buying outright will always be cheaper in the long run as you won't be tied to the major telcos and their premium prices.
However, phone repayment plans can work out better if you don't want to pay a hefty amount upfront.
If you do end up getting a new phone on a plan, you'll need to decide which repayment period works best. You can typically choose between 12-, 24- and 36-months.
You can read our guide to buying outright vs on a plan for more tips.
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Have a genbolt camera to use at my club. I have no idea how much data i will use per month. How do I calculate my data requirements?
Hi Fred, it’s tricky to calculate, but I reckon it might be worth finding a plan with around 100GB of data and seeing what your usage is like in the first month. You can compare options here: https://www.finder.com.au/broadband-plans/mobile-broadband/data-only-sim-plans. They’re all month to month, so it’ll be easy to switch around — even to a different data limit with the same provider. Hope this helps!
what are the countries included in you plan pleaes?
Hi Christopher, I’m not sure which plan you’re referring to, as there are many different providers listed on this page. If you can share more details we can do our best to find the information you’re looking for.
I tried to move my $50 phone account from optus to telstra However after a week with Telstra , optus said i had to move it back as I had 2 years to go in my prepaid account, I moved it baxk and now optus are trying to bully me in to paying $600+ instead of $about $50, What carrier can i take my phone number to ??
Hi Stewart,
We’re not licenced to provide personal advice, so we suggest you get in touch with Optus’s customer service and dispute resolution team to work out what your next steps might be. Best of luck
Optus have offered, on a 24 month plan, a new iPhone 7 with unlimited text and national calls together with 10GB of data discounted to $45.20 per month. Is this a good deal?
Hi Roy,
Thanks for getting in touch! It’s helpful to know that when choosing a mobile plan, it should be one that fits your monthly budget and lifestyle. Hope this was helpful. Don’t hesitate to message us back if you have more questions.
Best,
Nikki
Hi,
I would like to know which MVNO using full strength 4G network for voice and data. I heard that Boost is using Telstra’s full network and Virgin is using Optus. Is there any other MVNO using full strength network for both voice and data ??
Cheers!
Samy
Hi Samy,
Thanks for getting in touch with Finder.
The network strength depends on different factors such as time and place. However, in terms of network coverage, the service an MVNO offers shouldn’t differ in any way at all from the service that you’d get from the underlying network provider at the same location. That makes sense because it’s the exact same network infrastructure. If there’s an outage or a reception problem with an MVNO, it’s a question of the underlying carrier’s network, not the MVNO.
We also have a list of MVNOs along with the networks they use. Please check and see if it answers your question.
I hope this helps. Should you have further questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out again.
Have a wonderful day!
Cheers,
Joshua