Best mobile plans on the Telstra network July 2026

Best Telstra network mobile plans for July 2026

We compared 143 mobile plans on the Telstra network from 21 mobile providers in Australia. We've curated 6 top picks based on price, data and expert analysis. Not every plan will suit your needs, so be sure to weigh your options before picking the one that’s right for you.

• Best value mobile plan on the Telstra network: Tangerine 30GB 5G SIM
• Best Telstra network mobile plan under $40: Tangerine 50GB 5G SIM
• Best Telstra network mobile plan under $50: Exetel Plus One
• Best Telstra network mobile plan for bundling discounts: Superloop Essential 5G Plan
• Best Telstra network mobile plan for customer satisfaction: ALDI $29 5G Plan
• Best Telstra network mobile plan for international calls: Boost $300 SIM

Our top picks were reviewed by senior utilities editor Mariam Gabaji.

Finder Score	Data allowance	Ongoing price	Special offer
Best value mobile plan on the Telstra network
9.2 Excellent Tangerine 30GB 5G SIM PostpaidNo lock-in contract SAVE $30 + BONUS DATA $30 $20 per month for first 3 months 30GB 60GB per month for first 6 months	9.2 Excellent	30GB Wholesale Telstra 4G/5G network	$30 per month per month $30 per month per month	SAVE $30 + BONUS DATA $30 $20 per month for first 3 months 30GB 60GB per month for first 6 months	Discount and bonus data: $20/mth for first 3 months, then $30/mth. Plus, get 60GB/mth for first 6 months, then 30GB/mth. Ends 27 Aug 2026. T&Cs apply.	Go to site View details Compare product selection Compare	loading	Why we like it We looked at mobile plans costing $30 a month or less, and Tangerine came out on top this month. It offers double the data for the first 6 months, plus $10 off your monthly bill for the first 3 months, saving you $30 overall. Pros & cons Pros You can bank up to 1000GB of unused data. Option to sign up via an eSIM if you have a compatible handset. Includes unlimited international calls to 15 selected countries. You can also add on travel packs when heading overseas. Save 10% off mobile plan costs each month when you bundle with Tangerine’s NBN plan. You can share the number with a compatible smartwatch. Cons The monthly price increases to $30 after the first 3 months, while the data allowance drops to 30GB after 6 months. Download speeds are capped at 150Mbps. However, this is fast enough for online activities on your phone, such as streaming and gaming. There’s a $3.50 non-direct debit fee.
Best Telstra network mobile plan under $40
9.3 Excellent Tangerine 50GB 5G SIM PostpaidNo lock-in contract SAVE $30 + BONUS DATA $36 $26 per month for first 3 months 50GB 100GB per month for first 6 months	9.3 Excellent	50GB Wholesale Telstra 4G/5G network	$36 per month per month $36 per month per month	SAVE $30 + BONUS DATA $36 $26 per month for first 3 months 50GB 100GB per month for first 6 months	Discount and bonus data: $26/mth for first 3 months, then $36/mth. Plus, get 100GB/mth for first 6 months, then 50GB/mth. Ends 27 Aug 2026. T&Cs apply.	Go to site View details Compare product selection Compare	loading	Why we like it We looked at mobile plans on the Telstra network that cost between $30 and $40 a month. Tangerine takes another top spot this month thanks to its double data offer. You’ll get 100GB for the first 6 months and savings of $30 over 3 months. Pros & cons Pros You can bank up to 1000GB of unused data. Option to sign up via an eSIM if you have a compatible handset. Includes unlimited international calls to 15 selected countries. You can also add on travel packs when heading overseas. Save 10% off mobile plan costs each month when you bundle with Tangerine’s NBN plan. You can share the number with a compatible smartwatch. Cons The monthly price increases to $36 after the first 3 months, while the data allowance drops to 50GB after 6 months. Download speeds are capped at 150Mbps. However, this is fast enough for online activities on your phone, such as streaming and gaming. There’s a $3.50 non-direct debit fee.
Best Telstra network mobile plan under $50
8.9 Great Exetel Plus One PrepaidNo lock-in contract Regular price	8.9 Great	130GB Wholesale Telstra 4G/5G network	$40 per 30 day recharge per 30 day recharge $40 per 30 days expiry per 30 days expiry	Regular price	Go to site View details Compare product selection Compare	loading	Why we like it We looked at mobile plans on the Telstra network priced between $40 and $50 a month. If you’re in this range, you’re likely a high data user. Exetel stands out in this category. There’s no offer, but you’re getting a lot of data for a pretty competitive price. This is one of the main reasons it scores highly in our Finder Score as well. Pros & cons Pros You can bank up to 1000GB of unused data. Unlimited international calls and texts to 15 selected countries. Option to sign up quickly with an eSIM if you have a compatible handset. Live chat support is available on its website. Cons Auto-recharge is set up by default. This is good to keep in mind if you don’t want to renew your plan at any point. Download speeds are capped at 150Mbps. However, this is fast enough for everyday online activities on your phone such as streaming and browsing.
Best Telstra network mobile plan for bundling discounts
8.1 Great Superloop Essential 5G Plan PrepaidNo lock-in contract Regular price	8.1 Great	35GB Wholesale Telstra 4G/5G network	$35 per 30 day recharge per 30 day recharge $35 per 30 days expiry per 30 days expiry	Regular price	Bundling discount: Pay $0 on second recharge when you bundle with a Superloop broadband plan. T&Cs apply.	Go to site View details Compare product selection Compare	loading	Why we like it We looked at Telstra network providers that offer bundling discounts when you sign up to both internet and mobile, with mobile plans priced under $40 a month. Superloop came out on top, letting you save $5 a month on your internet bill when you bundle, and up to $15 a month if you add more services. Pros & cons Pros You can bank up to 500GB of unused data. The second recharge is free of cost. The plan includes unlimited international calls and texts to 15 selected countries. Option to sign up with an eSIM if you have a compatible handset. You can use the SuperHub Portal or mobile app to manage your plan and track data use. There’s live chat support in case you don’t want to get on the phone. Cons Download speeds are capped at 150Mbps. However, this is fast enough for online activities on your phone such as streaming in HD. Keep in mind that auto-recharge is set up by default.
Best Telstra network mobile plan for customer satisfaction
8.4 Great ALDI $29 5G Plan PrepaidNo lock-in contract Regular price	8.4 Great	29GB Wholesale Telstra 5G network	$29 per 30 day recharge per 30 day recharge $29 per 30 days expiry per 30 days expiry	Regular price	View details Compare product selection Compare	loading	Why we like it We looked at Finder’s Provider of the Year and Customer Satisfaction Award winners for this category, as they reflect both strong plan value and how Aussies rate their providers, not just our expert take. We also only considered plans that cost under $35 a month. ALDI Mobile came out on top. It won Finder's 2026 Provider of the Year award and was named Most Loved Mobile Provider in Finder's 2025 Customer Satisfaction Awards, scoring highly for value, reliability, and service. Pros & cons Pros Option to sign up with an eSIM if you have a compatible handset. You can track data usage and manage your plan with its mobile app. You can rollover unlimited data, so any unused allowance just stacks up instead of going to waste. Unlimited international calls and texts to 20 selected countries. Plus, 100 minutes and 50 texts to an additional 30 countries. Cons 4G and 5G download speeds are capped at 100Mbps and 150Mbps, respectively. However, this is fast enough for online activities on your phone such as streaming in HD.
Best Telstra network mobile plan for international calls
8.5 Great Boost $300 SIM PrepaidNo lock-in contract BONUS DATA 240GB 295GB for first recharge	8.5 Great	240GB Telstra 4G/5G network	$300 per 12 months per 12 months $300 per 12 months per 12 months	BONUS DATA 240GB 295GB for first recharge	Bonus data offer: 295GB for first recharge, then 240GB/recharge. Activate by 10 Aug 2026. T&Cs apply.	Go to site View details Compare product selection Compare	loading	Why we like it We looked at both monthly and 365-day long-expiry plans with unlimited international calls and texts and found Boost Mobile to be a top contender this month. The plan includes unlimited calls to 20 countries, 3,600 minutes of standard calls to 30 selected countries and 3,600 standard texts worldwide. At $25 a month for around 25GB, you’re getting excellent value for the inclusions. Pros & cons Pros Boost Mobile is the only smaller provider with full access to the Telstra network. This can make a difference for people living in regional and rural areas. You can buy an international roaming pack to use in 42 selected countries. Option to sign up with an eSIM if you have a compatible handset. Cons The data allowance will revert to 240GB after 365 days. Download speeds are capped at 150Mbps, though this is fast enough for online activities on your phone.

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How do you find the best mobile plan on the Telstra network?

Besides Telstra itself, there are around 21 small providers, also known as MVNOs (mobile virtual network operators), that use its network.

So the first step in choosing the best plan is to decide if you're happy with Telstra's wholesale network coverage or you need access to its full network. Providers have maps on their website to help you out.

After that, you can think about price and other features (more on that in the next section).

• Full Telstra network coverage. This is available through Telstra itself and Boost Mobile. JB Hi‑Fi Mobile also provides full coverage because it sells Telstra’s retail plans rather than wholesale plans. This network reaches around 99.7% of Australians.
• Wholesale Telstra network coverage. All other MVNOs run on Telstra’s wholesale network, which covers around 98.8% of Australians. While the difference is small, some regional and rural areas may experience slightly reduced coverage.

So, unless you live in a more remote area, Telstra's wholesale network should suit you well and give you access to far more options.

Or you could opt for Boost Mobile if you don't want to pay Telstra's premium prices.

"I've been with Boost Mobile for 4 years now and have definitely noticed the difference of being on the full Telstra network, compared to the wholesale network. If my partner and I are hiking in the Blue Mountains, his reception will usually fizzle out before mine as he's with Everyday Mobile which runs on the slightly smaller wholesale network."

Michelle Kwong

Publisher

Which providers use the Telstra network?

We've broken down all the Telstra network providers you can compare on Finder and listed some of their features to give you an idea of what each one offers:

Frequently asked questions

• What is the best Telstra plan for seniors?

  Telstra doesn't offer a dedicated seniors plan, but eligible concession card holders can get 10% off selected Upfront Mobile Plans.

  The discount is available to eligible health care card holders, Department of Veterans' Affairs Gold card holders and pensioner concession card holders.

• Is Telstra 5G better than Optus?

  Telstra has the widest 5G coverage but Optus tends to offer the fastest average 5G download speeds, according to Opensignal's Mobile Network Experience Report.

• What is the cheapest Telstra mobile plan?

  Telstra's prepaid mobile plans are the cheapest way to sign up to the telco giant. You can get the most up to date information on its prices in Telstra's mobile plans.

Written by

Mariam Gabaji

Senior Utilities Editor & Tech Expert

Mariam Gabaji is a journalist with 13 years of experience, specialising in consumer topics like mobile services and energy costs. Her work appears in the ABC, Yahoo Finance, 9News, The Guardian, SBS, 7News, A Current Affair and Money Magazine. Mariam holds a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism and was a finalist for the 2024 and 2025 IT Journalism Award for Best Telecommunications Journalist. See full bio

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