Hello Mobile phone plans

Hello Mobile sells prepaid mobile services for those looking for mobile plans on a budget.

Hello Mobile prepaid plans

Hello Mobile's prepaid plans explained

How does Hello Mobile compare?

• Including international minutes on a PAYG plan is a compelling move
• A 30-day expiry is short for a PAYG plan
• Standard prepaid plans don't offer much to distinguish themselves from the competition

Hello Mobile's prepaid plans pit it against other Aussie telcos on two different tiers: unlimited talk and text plans and PAYG plans.

• Unlimited prepaid plan comparison

  There's plenty of competition in the unlimited prepaid plan space, especially at the budget price tier. Providers like amaysim, Boost Mobile, OVO and Vodafone all offer plans with generous data caps at affordable prices, while Hello Mobile's offerings sadly suffer in comparison.

  Here's how Hello Mobile's Unlimited plan stacks up against competing plans in the same price range:

• PAYG plan comparison

  PAYG plans have become less common in recent years, but there are still enough kicking around that Hello Mobile has competition to compare it against. Vodafone, Telstra and amaysim are the biggest contenders, while GoTalk serves as a useful benchmark for what smaller providers can offer.

  Call and data rates are the most relevant factors for PAYG plans and here's how they compare across the key players in the market:

  Hello Mobile's PAYG plan stacks up quite favourably, especially if SMS is your primary means of communication. Its national call rates are solid, too, placing it ahead of Vodafone, Telstra and amaysim for calls longer than two minutes. Vodafone's plan beats it for cheap data, though, and if you only use your phone on occasion, the 365-day expiries on Vodafone, Telstra and amaysim's plans could work out significantly cheaper in the long run.

Why should you consider Hello Mobile?

If you're after a cheap unlimited prepaid plan, Hello Mobile's Unlimited 10GB plan is solid value, though there are a few superior options out there from providers like amaysim and OVO.

Where Hello Mobile does succeed is with its PAYG plan. It offers some of the cheapest rates available, along with cut-price 10c texts throughout Australia. With a $10 buy-in, this makes the PAYG plan a compelling option for those who use their phones infrequently but still want to get decent mileage out of their dollar.

How to contact Hello Mobile

Hello Mobile recharge options

To get started with Hello Mobile's prepaid plans, you'll need to purchase a Hello Mobile SIM pack. These are available at a variety of retail stores like Australia Post and Big W, or you can order one online from Hello Mobile's website.

Once you've purchased a SIM, recharging it can be accomplished in a number of ways:

• Online: Top up your balance using a credit or debit card at the Hello Mobile website
• In-app: The My Hello Mobile app supports recharging via credit or debit card
• Phone: Call 126 999 from the phone you want to recharge and follow the prompts
• In-store: Find an eligible retailer using Hello Mobile's search tool and purchase a top-up voucher