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Cmobile review

Our verdict: Cmobile offers a wide variety of plans across the Telstra or Vodafone networks - all with Australian customer support.

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Pros

  • Choice of Vodafone 4G or Telstra 4G/5G networks
  • No lock-in contract
  • Australian-based customer support

Cons

  • Vodafone Red plans aren't as good as Telstra Blue plans

Compare Cmobile plans

Name Product AUFMP-SIM Data Price Apply Price
Cmobile Blue 12GB Data
PostpaidNo lock-in contract
Cmobile Blue 12GB Data
Postpaid
  • No calls/texts credit included (Credit purchase required)
  • Wholesale Telstra 4G network
12GB
$18
per month
$4.90 upfront fee
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  • No calls/texts credit included (Credit purchase required)
12GB
Data
$18
per month
+ $4.90 upfront
Cmobile Blue $18
PostpaidNo lock-in contract
Cmobile Blue $18
Postpaid
  • Unlimited national calls & texts
  • Wholesale Telstra 4G network
5GB
$18
per month
$4.90 upfront fee
View details
  • Unlimited standard national calls & texts
5GB
Data
$18
per month
+ $4.90 upfront
Cmobile Blue 25GB Data
PostpaidNo lock-in contract
Cmobile Blue 25GB Data
Postpaid
  • No calls/texts credit included (Credit purchase required)
  • Wholesale Telstra 4G network
25GB
$22
per month
$4.90 upfront fee
View details
  • No calls/texts credit included (Credit purchase required)
25GB
Data
$22
per month
+ $4.90 upfront
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Name Product AUFMP-SIM Data Price Apply Price
Cmobile Red $9.90
PostpaidNo lock-in contract
$7.90/mth for the first 6 months, then $9.90/mth. Eligibility criteria, T&Cs apply.
Cmobile Red $9.90
Postpaid
$7.90/mth for the first 6 months, then $9.90/mth. Eligibility criteria, T&Cs apply.
  • Unlimited national calls & texts
  • Vodafone 4G network
1GB
$7.90
per month
$4.90 upfront fee
View details
$7.90/mth for the first 6 months, then $9.90/mth. Eligibility criteria, T&Cs apply.
  • Unlimited standard national calls & texts
1 GB
Data
$7.90
per month
+ $4.90 upfront
Cmobile Red 2GB Data
PostpaidNo lock-in contract
Cmobile Red 2GB Data
Postpaid
  • No calls/texts credit included (Credit purchase required)
  • Vodafone 4G network
2GB
$10
per month
$4.90 upfront fee
View details
  • No calls/texts credit included (Credit purchase required)
2GB
Data
$10
per month
+ $4.90 upfront
CMobile Red $10.90
PostpaidNo lock-in contract
CMobile Red $10.90
Postpaid
  • Unlimited national calls & texts
  • Vodafone 4G network
2GB
$10.90
per month
$4.90 upfront fee
View details
  • Unlimited standard national calls & texts
2GB
Data
$10.90
per month
+ $4.90 upfront
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Cmobile review: Our verdict

Cmobile's plans are unique for offering the choice between joining the Telstra or Vodafone networks, with pretty much every other provider operating on 1 network. The providers "red" plans (with vodafone) will really only suit those who want to use their phone for talk and text, especially its lower cost plans. Meanwhile the "blue" plans (with Telstra) favour those who want 5G or data banking features and offer larger data packs. Generally speaking, you'll get more value of its "blue" plans.

Cmobile has a lot of options when it comes to data. Other benefits include:

  • The choice to join either the Telstra or Vodafone network. You will have access to Telstra's 5G network if you choose the right plan.
  • Free calls and texts to 15 countries on a few Blue plans on the Telstra network.
  • Data banking for up to 500GB on Blue plans.

But there is a small drawback with Cmobile:

  • There's no mobile app for plan management.
  • You will be charged a $4.9 upfront cost which while not a lot of money isn't industry standard.

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Value for money

Cmobile's cheaper plans on the Telstra network, $18 for 5GB and $23 for 12GB, are similarly priced to others on the Telstra network.

Cmobile's Red plans are extremely expensive for the data you get.
  • Good to know: Cmobile's Red plans average to $4.07 per GB. This is terrible compared to a benchmark of $1 per GB. If you are looking for a plan that offers data, you might be better off with other Vodafone providers.

Since these plans run on the Vodafone 4G network, it means you get less coverage than on a Cmobile Blue plan.

In some cases, Cmobile's Red plans don't provide as much value as it's Blue plans.

Things to watch out for:

  • All new Cmobile plans come with a $1 SIM fee, which isn't usually charged by other providers.

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Coverage

Cmobile is unusual in that it has plans on 2 separate 4G networks: Telstra and Vodafone.

  • You shouldn't have problems in metro areas: Blue plans are on the Telstra wholesale network reaching 98.8% of the population.
  • Red plans have identical coverage to those bought directly from Vodafone, reaching 96% of the population.
  • You may experience a drop in reception in certain rural or regional areas, especially on Red plans. Both Cmobile networks come with less coverage than Telstra's full 4G network, which reaches 99.5% of Australians.

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Customer service

You can get in touch with Cmobile's local customer support team through the following methods.

  • Ring up the customer support centre between 9am–6pm, Monday to Friday.
  • Access online chat support through the website.
  • Leave a message on the Cmobile Facebook page if you have a question.

Customer satisfaction

We compared customer satisfaction ratings across reputable sites. As of November 2024, the ratings are as follows:

    • Product Review: 4.6/5 (302 reviews)

😁 Customers are most happy about:

  • Customer service
  • Coverage
  • Value for money
  • Keep in mind: These reviews are subject to users' experiences and your person feelings towards the brand could change.

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Bonus features

Cmobile is rather light on bonus features, but does offer:

🌏 International inclusions

Some of the Telstra Blue plans come with unlimited talk and text to 15 countries. This could be handy if you have friends or family overseas that you'd like to stay in touch with.

Ready to sign up to Cmobile?

Once you've decided which Cmobile plan you're after, you can easily sign up online. SIM delivery is free via standard postage, but can take up to 10 business days to arrive at your door.

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What if I want to keep my current phone number?
To keep your number, just let Cmobile know during the SIM activation process. According to Cmobile, the majority of transfers are completed in less than an hour.

If your current number is under someone else's name (a parent or a partner), it might involve a few more steps. Check our guide on how to transfer ownership of your mobile number.


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