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 299 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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How we picked theseWe've scored over 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 offers a $19 a month discount on its Starter mobile plan if you have a valid Health Care Card, Pensioner Concession Card or Department of Veterans' Affairs card.
It'll end up costing $31 a month for 5GB which is fairly poor value compared to regular mobile plans that run on the Telstra network. Only consider it if you need to sign up with Telstra directly.
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 $53 a month for 60GB.
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 $35 per 28 days for 25GB.
Optus doesn't offer a seniors discount. If you want to sign up, the cheapest option is its prepaid plan - $35 per 28 days for 20GB.
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 $25 a month for 25GB without any promos.
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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.
Hi Jannine, you can check out our top picks for long expiry plans that last a full year here: https://www.finder.com.au/mobile-plans/prepaid-plans/best-long-expiry-prepaid-plans. If none of them work for you, there’s even a table where you can find all the available 12-month plans. You can then opt for the one that best fits your budget. Hope this helps.
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.
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.
Is the Samsung J3 6suitable for use with TPG sim
Hi Mary, TPG SIMs should work in any Android phone, including the J3. However, as the J3 is an older model and some imported overseas variants used different network frequencies, you’d need to double-check your specific model works with current Australian phone networks generally. Given the age of the J3, a newer model might be a safer choice.
I joined Belong – at the time, the plan was 2GB/$10 per month. It has increased progressively, most recently to 10GB/$25 per month. Back when I it was 7GB/$21 I wasn’t using the 7GB and I’ve got enough stored for nearly 2 years! (Before you mention it, there’s no-one I can ‘gift’ it to.)
If a provider was to offer a small data/small cost plan, it’s pretty evident that lots of people would be interested. Can we get a movement going that provides options for small data/small cost (even if you have to pay for 6 months worth in advance)?
Hi Di,
We hear you. One of the reasons unlimited data banking exists is to incentivise customers to stay on the plan. People don’t want to “lose” their banked data even if they aren’t actually using it.
With that said, there are quite a few telcos who offer small data/small cost plans and you don’t even need to commit to a long expiry.
For example, Cmobile offers a 3GB mobile SIM plan for $14.90 a month.
You might also want to consider a pay-as-you-go (PAYG) plan. These charge you for every call, text and MB. Prices start at just $4 for 60 days (plus your usage). Check out our PAYG mobile plans guide for more info.
I’m having trouble getting a direct response re keeping my current mobile number, is their a way to keep that number?
Hi David, pretty much all providers allow you to port your existing number. When you sign up for a plan you’ll be prompted whether you want to port your existing number. Are you able to tell me which provider you’re trying to reach or what plan you’ve signed up to?