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Very few providers offer seniors discounts on mobile plans. The good news is you can easily find a great deal on a regular mobile plan to keep the costs low.
We've compared 290 mobile plans from 46 mobile providers in Australia and curated 6 top picks based on price, network and expert analysis.
If these don't quite fit, check out our comparison table further down for some of the cheapest mobile plans on Finder that don’t cost more than $35 a month - including yearly options that work out to the same price.
Our top picks were reviewed by senior utilities editor Mariam Gabaji.
We've scored 290+ mobile plans on everything from cost to data allowance and important features.
Our experts give each plan a score out of 10 - totally fair, with no commercial strings attached.
Finding the cheapest mobile plan will require you to consider a few things:
Telstra doesn't offer a dedicated seniors plan, but eligible concession card holders can get 10% off selected Upfront Mobile Plans.
Prices without the discount start at $74 a month for 50GB.
Otherwise, check out our top picks for mobile plans that run on the Telstra network.
Vodafone offers seniors card holders 10% off monthly plan fees on its SIM-only plans that start at $58 a month for 65GB.
Again, this is fairly expensive compared to other mobile plans in our database, including our top picks in this guide.
In fact, the starting cost of a prepaid plan from Vodafone is cheaper at $40 per 28 days for 30GB.
Optus doesn't offer a seniors discount. If you want to sign up, the cheapest option is its prepaid plan - $40 per 28 days for 30GB.
Or, you can check out our top picks for mobile plans that run on the Optus network instead.
While there are no seniors plans for TPG, its plans still offer great value for money, especially for the first six months with prices being discounted by 50%.
Prices start at $30 a month for 30GB without any promos.
Konec Mobile provides affordable access to Telstra's network with options to bundle discounted Oppo phones and SIM plans for wearables.
Most providers now offer 5G plans, so finding a great deal is easier than ever. Check out our top 6 picks to get started.
Looking for a mobile plan with a difference? Goodtel donates 50% of its profits, and offers a 14-day risk-free trial.
Each month, we pick the best prepaid plans for 6 different categories to help you find the right mobile plan.
Pennytel mobile plans run on parts of the Telstra 4G/5G network, offering 10% off for customers aged 55 and over.
Looking for a great phone plan from a provider that uses the Optus network? There's something available no matter what you're looking for.
If you want Telstra's coverage without the price point, there are great ways to save with a smaller provider on the Telstra network.
We pored over 200 mobile plans featuring international calls to find you our top picks for this month.
Tangerine mobile offers SIM-only mobile plans with no lock-in contracts powered by parts of Telstra's 4G/5G network.
From cheap SIM-only plans starting from $9 a month to unlimited data options and plans with extra perks, we’ve got you covered.
Which plan is best for data banking and can it be shared between 2 phones on the same account?
Hi Phil,
Belong is a popular choice for data banking because it offers unlimited data banking that doesn’t expire. For sharing data between two phones on the same account, you’ll need a provider that supports data pooling or data gifting. Providers such as Telstra and Optus allow you to pool data across multiple services on one account. Alternatively, Belong allows you to gift data in 1GB increments to other Belong mobile customers.
Other providers such as Woolworths Mobile and ALDI Mobile also offer data banking, though they cap the total amount you can store at 500GB. Our mobile plans guide will help you compare.
Hope this helps!
Are there any plans with low Data usage. I mostly use my for for messages and phone calls with very little data. They now all seem to offer large volumes of data which I do not need
Hi Penny,
There are several mobile plans tailored for light users who primarily need phone calls and messages, despite many providers focusing on high-data packages. In 2026, the best approach is to look at prepaid, long-expiry plans (365 days) or small monthly, no-contract plans. Hope this helps!
Do any Telco companies do a internet and mobile phone bundle anymore.
Hi Daryl,
Yes, you can look up some of the bundle options here. You may also want to check out the Optus deals we currently have running with Finder Rewards, where you can get visa gift cards when you switch. Hope this helps!
I WANT TWO LANDLINE NUMBERS TRANSFERED TO A MOBILE NUMBER AS COMPANY NO LONGER GOING HOW DO I DO IT AND THE CHEAPEST I AM ON OLD AGE PENSION
Hi Kim, I would suggest contacting your mobile provider as they’ll be best placed to help you out here.
Is there a comparable carrier to Optus to offer around $119 / month for no contract, unlimited use (do not require international) . I am particularly interested in Telstra if your aware of any deals going. We could enter up with our own or a new server and 2 mobile connections keeping our same number. Hoping you can assist.
regards
Wayne Brown 0424302676
Hi Wayne, if you’re keen on the Telstra network and want to go with the same provider for both internet and mobile, have a look at plans from Tangerine, Belong, Superloop, MATE or More. Many of them also offer bundling discounts. You can also keep your existing phone number. Hope this helps!