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

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9 of 9 results
Finder Score Data allowance Ongoing price Special offer Description Rewards
Cmobile Blue logo
8.1
Cmobile Blue $21
PostpaidNo lock-in contract
No special offer
8.1
Data Allowance
10GB
Wholesale Telstra 4G network
$21
per month
per month
Ongoing price
$21
per month
per month
No special offer
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Cmobile Blue logo
8
Cmobile Blue $25
PostpaidNo lock-in contract
No special offer
8
Data Allowance
15GB
Wholesale Telstra 4G network
$25
per month
per month
Ongoing price
$25
per month
per month
No special offer
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Cmobile Blue logo
8.6
Cmobile Blue $30
PostpaidNo lock-in contract
BONUS DATA
29GB
58GB
per month for first 6 months
8.6
Data Allowance
29GB
Wholesale Telstra 4G/5G network
$30
per month
per month
Ongoing price
$30
per month
per month
BONUS DATA
29GB
58GB
per month for first 6 months
58GB/mth for first 6 months, then 29GB/mth. T&Cs apply.
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Cmobile Blue logo
8.6
Cmobile Blue $35
PostpaidNo lock-in contract
BONUS DATA
40GB
80GB
per month for first 6 months
8.6
Data Allowance
40GB
Wholesale Telstra 4G/5G network
$35
per month
per month
Ongoing price
$35
per month
per month
BONUS DATA
40GB
80GB
per month for first 6 months
80GB/mth for first 6 months, then 40GB/mth. T&Cs apply.
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Cmobile Blue logo
8.6
Cmobile Blue $40
PostpaidNo lock-in contract
BONUS DATA
65GB
130GB
per month for first 6 months
8.6
Data Allowance
65GB
Wholesale Telstra 4G/5G network
$40
per month
per month
Ongoing price
$40
per month
per month
BONUS DATA
65GB
130GB
per month for first 6 months
130GB/mth for first 6 months, then 65GB/mth. T&Cs apply.
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Cmobile Blue logo
9
Cmobile Blue $45
PostpaidNo lock-in contract
BONUS DATA
100GB
200GB
per month for first 6 months
9
Data Allowance
100GB
Wholesale Telstra 4G/5G network
$45
per month
per month
Ongoing price
$45
per month
per month
BONUS DATA
100GB
200GB
per month for first 6 months
200GB/mth for first 6 months, then 100GB/mth. T&Cs apply.
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Cmobile Blue logo
8.5
Cmobile Blue $55
PostpaidNo lock-in contract
BONUS DATA
120GB
240GB
per month for first 6 months
8.5
Data Allowance
120GB
Wholesale Telstra 4G/5G network
$55
per month
per month
Ongoing price
$55
per month
per month
BONUS DATA
120GB
240GB
per month for first 6 months
240GB/mth for first 6 months, then 120GB/mth. T&Cs apply.
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Cmobile Blue logo
8.5
Cmobile Blue $60
PostpaidNo lock-in contract
BONUS DATA
150GB
300GB
per month for first 6 months
8.5
Data Allowance
150GB
Wholesale Telstra 4G/5G network
$60
per month
per month
Ongoing price
$60
per month
per month
BONUS DATA
150GB
300GB
per month for first 6 months
300GB/mth for first 6 months, then 150GB/mth. T&Cs apply.
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Cmobile Blue logo
8.6
Cmobile Blue $65
PostpaidNo lock-in contract
BONUS DATA
180GB
360GB
per month for first 6 months
8.6
Data Allowance
180GB
Wholesale Telstra 4G/5G network
$65
per month
per month
Ongoing price
$65
per month
per month
BONUS DATA
180GB
360GB
per month for first 6 months
360GB/mth for first 6 months, then 180GB/mth. T&Cs apply.
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Finder Score Data allowance Ongoing price Special offer Description Rewards
Cmobile Red logo
7.5
Cmobile Red $10.90
PostpaidNo lock-in contract
No special offer
7.5
Data Allowance
0.5GB
Vodafone 4G network
$10.90
per month
per month
Ongoing price
$10.90
per month
per month
No special offer
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Cmobile Red logo
7.5
Cmobile Red $12.90
PostpaidNo lock-in contract
No special offer
7.5
Data Allowance
1GB
Vodafone 4G network
$12.90
per month
per month
Ongoing price
$12.90
per month
per month
No special offer
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Cmobile Red logo
7.5
CMobile Red $13.90
PostpaidNo lock-in contract
No special offer
7.5
Data Allowance
2GB
Vodafone 4G network
$13.90
per month
per month
Ongoing price
$13.90
per month
per month
No special offer
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Cmobile Red logo
7.5
Cmobile Red $14.90
PostpaidNo lock-in contract
No special offer
7.5
Data Allowance
3GB
Vodafone 4G network
$14.90
per month
per month
Ongoing price
$14.90
per month
per month
No special offer
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Cmobile Red logo
7.4
CMobile Red $16.90
PostpaidNo lock-in contract
No special offer
7.4
Data Allowance
5GB
Vodafone 4G network
$16.90
per month
per month
Ongoing price
$16.90
per month
per month
No special offer
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Cmobile Red logo
7.3
Cmobile Red $19.90
PostpaidNo lock-in contract
No special offer
7.3
Data Allowance
10GB
Vodafone 4G network
$19.90
per month
per month
Ongoing price
$19.90
per month
per month
No special offer
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Cmobile Red logo
7.3
Cmobile Red $24.90
PostpaidNo lock-in contract
No special offer
7.3
Data Allowance
20GB
Vodafone 4G network
$24.90
per month
per month
Ongoing price
$24.90
per month
per month
No special offer
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Cmobile Red logo
7.1
CMobile Red $29.90
PostpaidNo lock-in contract
No special offer
7.1
Data Allowance
30GB
Vodafone 4G network
$29.90
per month
per month
Ongoing price
$29.90
per month
per month
No special offer
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Cmobile Red logo
8.3
Cmobile Red Annual $119
PostpaidNo lock-in contract
No special offer
8.3
Data Allowance
12GB
Vodafone 4G network
$119
per 12 months
per 12 months
Ongoing price
$119
per 12 months
per 12 months
No special offer
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Cmobile Red logo
8.2
Cmobile Red Annual $139
PostpaidNo lock-in contract
No special offer
8.2
Data Allowance
24GB
Vodafone 4G network
$139
per 12 months
per 12 months
Ongoing price
$139
per 12 months
per 12 months
No special offer
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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, $21 for 10GB and $25 for 15GB, 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 $7 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.

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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 98.4% 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 99.7% 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 December 2025, the rating is:

    • Product Review: 4.6/5 (307 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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