Pros
- Option to bundle its NBN and mobile plans and get a discount
Cons
- Must give a full month's notice to cancel your plan
We've scored over 300 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.
Flip offers no frills mobile plans that will suit those who have small to medium data requirements.
On the plus side, Flip is relatively cheap giving you decent data for your money. But it lacks a lot rewards and features that other providers offer.
So you'll need to weigh up costs compared with additional perks.
Flip could be right for you if:
But keep in mind that Flip:
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Flip offers 3 mobile plans that are best suited to low to medium data users.
Its 3GB plan stacks up well if your monthly budget is around $10 a month and you don't need much data in return.
The other 2 plans beat our $1 per GB benchmark. However, Flip hasn't got all the additional perks such as data banking or international roaming, meaning you might be able to find a similar priced plan with rewards and features.
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Signing up with Flip will give you access to the Optus 4G network.
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Flip has a few ways to get in touch if you have a question, with contact hours between 9am-8pm AEST Monday to Friday and 10am-4pm Saturday. You can:
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Flip doesn't offer much in the way of additional features but you can:
If you bundle both your mobile and NBN services with Flip, you can save anywhere between $5 to $10 a month on your phone plan. Just keep in mind the bundling discount is not available on Flip's 3GB plan.
Once you've decided which Flip plan you're after, you can easily sign up online in just a few minutes. SIM delivery is free via standard postage, but can take up to 10 business days to arrive at your door.

What if I want to keep my current phone number?
You can transfer your existing mobile number to Flip when you sign up for a new plan. Flip doesn't say how long the transfer will take, but porting generally takes between 24-48 hours.
If your current mobile number isn't registered under your name, it might take a little longer. Read our guide on how to change ownership of your mobile number here..
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