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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.
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?
Describe what is included in the DATA limit?
Hi Bill, the data limit will include any online activity on your phone when you’re not connected to Wi-Fi – so most commonly that means apps, browsing, watching video and video calls. Hope this helps!
My husband uses very little data and l use under 10 gb is there a mobile plan we can combine our numbers we are seniors
Hi Robyn, I’m not aware of any cheap plan that will let you combine multiple numbers on a single plan. While some business plans offer this, this would be much more expensive than just buying two cheap consumer plans. If you’re a light data user, 365-day expiry plans are worth looking at.