Best mobile plans for seniors September 2026

Avoiding overpaying for your mobile plan is simple, even without a seniors discount. We've listed our top picks and included tips to help you save.

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Best Value

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TPG Small
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  • 30GB
  • $15/mth for first 6 months, then $30/mth. T&Cs apply.

High Data

Dodo $30 Online Only Offer
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$20 Reward
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T&Cs apply

  • $20 Visa gift card from Finder
  • $15/mth for first 6 months, then $30/mth. Ends 30 Sep 2026. Plan price may change. T&Cs apply.
  • 40GB

365-Day

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Lyca Mobile Medium Long Term
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$20 Reward
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T&Cs apply

  • $20 Visa gift card from Finder
  • $150 on activation, then $240/recharge. T&Cs apply.
  • 360GB

International Calls

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TPG Medium
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  • 50GB
  • $17.50/mth for first 6 months, then $35/mth. T&Cs apply.

Best mobile plans for seniors — September 2026

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 294 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.

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Best cheap mobile plan for seniors

Cmobile Red logo
7.6
Cmobile Red $14.90
PostpaidNo lock-in contract
Regular price
7.6
3GB
Vodafone 4G network
$14.90
per month
per month
$14.90
per month
per month
Regular price
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Why we like it

We looked at plans that cost under $20 a month and found CMobile Red’s plan to be our top pick. There aren’t many options at this price point, but if you’re looking to pay very little, don’t really need much data and mostly want unlimited local calls and texts, it’s a good choice.

Pros

  • Option to contact customer support via live chat or email if you don’t want to call.
  • The plan includes unlimited international texts.

Cons

  • Make sure 3GB is enough for you. Excess data use is charged at 1 cent per MB.
  • There’s no 5G access.

Best value prepaid plan for seniors

TPG logo
8.2
TPG Small
Finder AwardPrepaidNo lock-in contract
$30
$15
per month for first 6 months
8.2
30GB
Vodafone 4G/5G network
$30
per month
per month
$30
per month
per month
$30
$15
per month for first 6 months
Discount: $15/mth for first 6 months, then $30/mth. T&Cs apply.
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Why we like it

We looked at prepaid plans that cost $30 a month or less. TPG is our top pick for the month, with its latest offer saving you $90 over 6 months. TPG was also the winner in the Best Value Prepaid Mobile Provider category at the 2026 Finder Mobile Awards.

Pros

  • The plan includes 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.

Cons

  • The price reverts to $30 a month after 6 months. However, it still stacks up well against other plans.

Best high data mobile plan for seniors

Dodo logo
9.1
Dodo $30 Online Only Offer
PostpaidNo lock-in contract
$30
$15
per month for first 6 months
9.1
40GB
Optus 4G/5G network
$30
per month
per month
$30
per month
per month
$30
$15
per month for first 6 months
Discount: $15/mth for first 6 months, then $30/mth. Ends 30 Sep 2026. Plan price may change. T&Cs apply.
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Why we like it

We looked at mobile plans priced at $40 a month or less that include more than 25GB of data. Dodo’s 40GB plan is our top pick. You’ll save $90 over 6 months with its latest offer. Plus, you'll get a $20 digital Visa gift card when you sign up through Finder. The ongoing price stacks up well against our $1 per GB benchmark.

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 energy, internet and mobile plans with Dodo 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 mobile plan for seniors with international calls

TPG logo
8.6
TPG Medium
Finder AwardPrepaidNo lock-in contract
$35
$17.50
per month for first 6 months
8.6
50GB
Vodafone 4G/5G network
$35
per month
per month
$35
per month
per month
$35
$17.50
per month for first 6 months
Discount: $17.50/mth for first 6 months, then $35/mth. T&Cs apply.
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Why we like it

We looked at mobile plans that include unlimited international calls and cost under $40 a month. TPG’s Medium Plan is our top pick, offering unlimited calls and texts to 31 selected countries. TPG was also the winner in the Best Value Prepaid Mobile Provider category at the 2026 Finder Mobile Awards.

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.

Best 365-day mobile plan for seniors

Lyca Mobile logo
9.5
Lyca Mobile Medium Long Term
Finder AwardPrepaidNo lock-in contract
$240
$150
for first recharge
9.5
360GB
Vodafone 4G/5G network
$240
per 360 day recharge
per 360 day recharge
$240
per 360 days expiry
per 360 days expiry
$240
$150
for first recharge
Discount: $150 on activation, then $240/recharge. T&Cs apply.
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Why we like it

We looked at 365-day mobile plans that cost $300 or less and found Lyca Mobile’s Medium Long Term plan to be a standout this month. With the current offer, the cost is about $12.50 a month for 30GB of data in your first year. Plus, you'll get a $20 digital Visa gift card when you sign up through Finder. Lyca Mobile also won Best Long Expiry Prepaid Mobile Provider at the 2026 Finder Mobile Awards.

Pros

  • Includes unlimited international calls to 35 selected countries.
  • Access to Vodafone’s 4G and 5G networks. Not many long-expiry plans in our database include 5G access.
  • You can roll over up to 500GB of unused data.
  • Option to sign up via an eSIM if you have a compatible handset.

Cons

  • The price will revert to $240 from the second recharge.
  • Unlike some long-expiry plans, Lyca Mobile splits its data into 30-day blocks. It’s still a generous allowance, but worth noting if your usage changes throughout the year.
  • You’ll get charged extra for using its Multimedia Messaging Service ($0.62 per MMS).

Best mobile plan for seniors on the Telstra network

ALDI Mobile logo
8.8
ALDI $29 5G Plan
PrepaidNo lock-in contract
29GB
58GB
for first 6 recharges
8.8
29GB
Wholesale Telstra 4G/5G network
$29
per 30 day recharge
per 30 day recharge
$29
per 30 days expiry
per 30 days expiry
29GB
58GB
for first 6 recharges
Bonus data offer: 58GB for first 6 recharges, then 29GB/recharge. Ends 29 Sep 2026. T&Cs apply.
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Why we like it

We looked at mobile plans that cost $35 a month or less and run on the Telstra network. ALDI Mobile comes out on top thanks to its double data offer for the first 6 recharges. It also won Provider of the Year - Mobile Phone Plans in Finder's 2026 Provider of the Year awards.

Pros

  • Unlimited international calls and texts to 20 selected countries, plus 100 minutes and 50 texts to 30 additional countries.
  • You can save all your unused data for future use.
  • Access to a handy mobile app to track your data use and manage plan details.
  • You can easily sign up with an eSIM if you have a compatible handset.

Cons

  • The data allowance will drop from 58GB to 29GB after the first 6 recharges.
  • 4G and 5G download speeds are capped at 100Mbps and 150Mbps, respectively. However, this is fast enough for online activities on your phone.
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9.1
40GB
Optus 4G/5G network
$30
per month
per month
$30
per month
per month
$30
$15
per month for first 6 months
Discount: $15/mth for first 6 months, then $30/mth. Ends 30 Sep 2026. Plan price may change. T&Cs apply.
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22GB
Optus 4G/5G network
$25
per 28 day recharge
per 28 day recharge
$25
per 28 days expiry
per 28 days expiry
$25
$12.50
for first 6 recharges
Special offer: $12.50/recharge for first 6 recharges, then $25/recharge. Free OnePass membership on activation. Earn 5x Flybuys points for every $1 spent, plus an extra 1,000 bonus points when you activate by 29 Oct 2026. T&Cs apply.
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8.6
50GB
Vodafone 4G/5G network
$35
per month
per month
$35
per month
per month
$35
$17.50
per month for first 6 months
Discount: $17.50/mth for first 6 months, then $35/mth. T&Cs apply.
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How do I find the best mobile plan for seniors?

Finding the cheapest mobile plan will require you to consider a few things:

  • How much are you willing to pay? There are plenty of options for different price ranges starting as low as $5. Make sure you compare your options before deciding on one.
  • Do you need extra features? While some plans come with features such as data banking and international call inclusions, consider whether you'll actually use these. Plans with fewer bonus features will usually still offer unlimited national calls and texts, with better value for data if you need it.
  • How much data do you need? Check how much data you use by looking at your past bills or provider's online portal or app. Super low data plans don't really exist anymore so you'll want to find the cheapest plan that'll cover your needs.
  • Are you willing to sign up long term to save? Long-expiry options exist which can give you enough features to last 6–12 months. This means you won't need to top up your plan every month, as long as you haven't run out before the expiry period. These plans are usually better value over time compared to month-to-month plans since you're paying upfront for a longer period of use.

Do seniors get a discount from Telstra?

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 seniors discount on mobile plans

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.

Does Optus have a seniors discount?

Optus doesn't offer a seniors discount. If you want to sign up, the cheapest option is its prepaid plan - $39 per 28 days for 25GB.

Or, you can check out our top picks for mobile plans that run on the Optus network instead.

TPG mobile plans for seniors

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.

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    GailJanuary 6, 2026

    I’m looking for the cheapest sim card to put in a seniors watch only using if I have a fall or need assistance. Is there a sim available that will do that without paying monthly just pay for 365 days.

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      MariamJanuary 21, 2026Finder

      Hi Gail, the only providers offering watch eSIM support include Telstra, Optus, Vodafone, Everyday Mobile (by Woolies) Tangerine and More. Unfortunately, they all charge monthly ($5 to $10 a month). Hope this helps!

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    HendrikJanuary 2, 2026

    Hi, I am a pensioner and paying $52 per month for my mobile from Telstra any cheaper option available? Please advice?

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      RebeccaJanuary 2, 2026Finder

      Hi Hendrick,

      There are certainly mobile phone plans cheaper than $52 a month, but it really depends on what features and inclusions you need. You can see our top picks on this page as well as a comparison table of offers currently on the market. You should compare plans, making sure you check they have what you need.

      Thanks,

      Rebecca

    Murray Howard Pryor's avatar
    MurrayNovember 30, 2025

    Looking for a low usage, long expiry SIM for someone who is not tech savvy and doesn’t want to handle monthly billing

    Jannine's avatar
    JannineNovember 23, 2025

    I am looking at getting a refurbished phone but I also want to look at some kind of plan that is good for a year, includes national calls and texts and has a really good network coverage. Currently on OPTUS pre-paid which is expensive and often I have no coverage plus the other 000 probs are scaring me being single etc. I don’t talk to many people. I looked at Boost and Telstra are they pretty much the same thing with same costs and services. Am definitely not tech savvy but wanted to see what Black Friday deals might be best. thank you for your help.

    Anna's avatar
    AnnaNovember 11, 2025

    Your info is financially comprehensive, but cost is only half the issue. I have great difficulty assisting elderly persons when they don’t have internet in their homes and can’t get to shopfronts (IF shopfronts are even available). They don’t need data, just a SIM that can be activated by a human, not AI. Because I’m not an official carer, I am not allowed to do these things on behalf of elderly (privacy laws). In my experience, the capable but tech-overwhelmed post-70 person wants a phone to talk/text, nothing more. And they don’t want to go through a 20-stage, frustrating process to get it. It frustrates me that I can’t do more to help.

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      MariamNovember 17, 2025Finder

      Hi Anna, I truly empathise, it’s a really tough position to be in. There’s no perfect answer but being able to call a provider that is known for customer service might be the best solution in this situation. This includes the likes of ALDI Mobile, Tangerine and amaysim. They ranked at the top in our Customer Satisfaction Awards (as voted by Australians). https://www.finder.com.au/finder-awards/customer-satisfaction-awards/mobile-providers-satisfaction. Hope this helps.

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