Internode Mobile
Finder makes money from featured partners, but editorial opinions are our own.

Internode mobile plans

Our verdict: Internode offers great discounts for new customers, cutting plan costs by 50% for the first 6 months.

No reviews yet. Write a review
warningInternode is currently not accepting new customers. Please treat information on this page as historical only.

Pros

  • Get 50% off your plan fees for 6 months

Cons

  • No bonus features
  • No mobile app

Internode mobile review: Our verdict

Internode offers very cheap prices for its data inclusions thanks to its 50% off sign-up discount.

Unfortunately, its plans become considerably worse value after the promotional 6-month period. It's a good idea to set a reminder if you think you'd like to switch later.

Internode is housed under the TPG group, and has almost identical plans to iiNet and Westnet.

If you're looking for bundled deals, you could be better off with iiNet. It offers bonus data if you're already an iiNet broadband customer.

Internode is a solid provider if you:

  • Want a worthwhile sign-up bonus. The 50% off deal lasts for a whole 6 months, which is a considerably long promotion period.
  • Like things cheap and simple. You won't pay any extra fees – your Internode SIM costs $0 and comes with free delivery.
  • Don't want a contract. There are no lock-in contracts on any of Internode's mobile plans.

Although the plans are packed with data, you might be less thrilled if you like your plans to have special features:

  • None of its plans come with any perks to speak of except for a few international minutes on its largest plan.

Read a more detailed review on


money icon

Value for money

Internode has some of the cheapest plans in the Finder database when you take into account its 50% sign-up discount.

  • Good to know: During the 6-month promotional period, its plans average out to $0.69 per GB, which is fantastic against a benchmark of $1 per 1GB. After that, the cost increases to about $1.38 per GB, which is fairly poor.

Instead of recharging every 28 or 30 days like most prepaid plans, Internode's plans last a full month. This leads to exactly 12 recharges a year.

That means you'll save 1 recharge per year which is equivalent to a month's worth of your mobile plan.

Things to watch out for:

    • Payments are automatically taken from your account 7 days before the start of the next month. It's not clear if you can disable this automatic recharge.

coverage icon

Coverage

Internode runs on the Vodafone 4G mobile network, which should be accessible for most metro customers.

  • The Vodafone network reaches 96% of the Australian population.
  • The coverage you get with Internode is identical to that offered by a direct Vodafone plan.
  • You'll likely be fine for coverage in metropolitan areas, but may notice a drop in reception in regional or rural areas.

customer service icon

Customer service

If you need to get in touch with Internode, there are a couple of options:

  • Call the technical support team anytime throughout the week between 7am and midnight AEST. You can also get an order update between 9am and 6:30pm.
  • You could try your luck with the Twitter or Facebook support team, though these pages don't seem to have much activity and may be less responsive.
    • Good to know: While there are no physical Internode shopfronts, it does have a head office in Adelaide which you can visit for in-person support.

bonus icon

Bonus features

Internode only has 1 extra feature available on just 1 of its mobile plans:

🌏 International calls inclusions

You get 100 international call minutes on the Extra Large prepaid plan that you can use to call selected countries.

This isn't available on any other Internode plans.

Which rivals are giving Internode a run for its money?

Although Internode's plans are great during their promotional period it also has strong competition.

For better value:

iinet logo

iiNet and Internode have the exact same plans. But iiNet has wider support options (such as 24/7 tech support) and some Internet bundling bonuses.

For more features:

aldimobile logoALDImobile is a little more expensive than Internode. In return, you'll get continuous data rollover from month to month plus included calls to 15 countries.

For more choices:

Moose Mobile logo

Moose discounts last a full year compared to the 6 months you get with Internode. You also get access to the wider Optus 4G network and Australian customer support.

Ready to sign up to Internode?

Unfortunately, you can't sign up to Internode through Finder right now. You'll need to visit Internode's website at www.internode.on.net to choose and buy your plan. Or you can compare more mobile plans from 47 other providers on Finder.

Compare mobile plans

phone icon

What if I want to keep my current phone number?

You can let Internode know you'd like to keep your current mobile plan during checkout. While Internode says new numbers will activate within 2 hours, it gives no timeframe for porting over your existing number.

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

Why you can trust Finder's mobile plan experts

favourite icon

We've done the work

We've researched and reviewed hundreds of phone plans to make our guides as helpful as possible. Our experts can be seen across TV, print and digital media.
we're experts icon

We're reliable

Our product database of 52 providers is updated daily with the latest mobile deals in Australia. Our guides are regularly reviewed and fact-checked.
we're here to help icon

We're here to help

Since 2015, we've helped over 1.2 million people find the right mobile plan by explaining features clearly and simply. We're here to help you make a decision.

Latest mobile news

Optus customers flock to switch telcos, but where are they going?

Optus customers flock to switch telcos, but where are they going?

Alternatives for disgruntled Optus customers.

Read more…
Need extra data? More, Tangerine double data on mobile plans

Need extra data? More, Tangerine double data on mobile plans

Get double the data for the same price.

Read more…
Vodafone’s new $5 in-flight roaming: How to get it

Vodafone’s new $5 in-flight roaming: How to get it

Roam if you want to - on your flight overseas.

Read more…
Telstra iPhone 15 plans: $350 bonus trade-in credit and big data for less

Telstra iPhone 15 plans: $350 bonus trade-in credit and big data for less

Save money on an iPhone 15 plan with Telstra's trade-in offer.

Read more…
Optus $15 for 40GB mobile plan deal: Don’t miss this amazing exclusive

Optus $15 for 40GB mobile plan deal: Don’t miss this amazing exclusive

Get a massive data hit first up for cheap.

Read more…
New felix mobile plans drop speed caps, unlimited data: how they compare now

New felix mobile plans drop speed caps, unlimited data: how they compare now

It's also bumped up the cost of its unlimited data plan by $5 a month.

Read more…

More guides on Finder

Latest mobile plan deals on Finder

Ask an Expert

You are about to post a question on finder.com.au:

  • Do not enter personal information (eg. surname, phone number, bank details) as your question will be made public
  • finder.com.au is a financial comparison and information service, not a bank or product provider
  • We cannot provide you with personal advice or recommendations
  • Your answer might already be waiting – check previous questions below to see if yours has already been asked

Finder only provides general advice and factual information, so consider your own circumstances, or seek advice before you decide to act on our content. By submitting a question, you're accepting our Terms of Use, Disclaimer & Privacy Policy and 6. Finder Group Privacy & Cookies Policy.

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.
Go to site