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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.
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.
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!
Hi, I am a pensioner and paying $52 per month for my mobile from Telstra any cheaper option available? Please advice?
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
Looking for a low usage, long expiry SIM for someone who is not tech savvy and doesn’t want to handle monthly billing
Hi Murray, you can take a look at our top picks for long expiry prepaid plans that last the full year: https://www.finder.com.au/mobile-plans/prepaid-plans/best-long-expiry-prepaid-plans. Hope this helps!
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.