Mobile plans for students

Find and compare affordable student plans to pick the one that fits your budget and needs.

Mariam Gabaji's headshot

By

Mariam Gabaji

Updated

Fact checked
20 of 191 results
Updated regularly
Finder Score Data allowance Ongoing price Special offer
8.1
Data Allowance
22GB
Optus 4G/5G network
$25
per 28 day recharge
per 28 day recharge
Ongoing price
$25
per 28 days expiry
per 28 days expiry
SAVE $75
$25
$12.50
for first 6 recharges
Special offer: $12.50 for first 6 recharges, then $25/recharge (ends 9 Jun 2026) + free OnePass membership on activation. Earn 5x Flybuys points for every $1 spent on recharge. T&Cs apply.
Go to site View details
Compare product selection
9.9
Data Allowance
Unlimited
Vodafone 4G/5G network
$40
per month
per month
Ongoing price
$40
per month
per month
SAVE $80
$40
$20
per month for first 4 months
Coupon code: $20/mth for first 4 months, then $40/mth. Use promo code UN4. Ends 14 Jun 2026. T&Cs apply.
Go to site View details
Compare product selection
8.7
Data Allowance
50GB
Vodafone 4G/5G network
$35
per month
per month
Ongoing price
$35
per month
per month
SAVE $105
$35
$17.50
per month for first 6 months
Discount: $17.50/mth for first 6 months, then $35/mth. T&Cs apply.
Go to site View details
Compare product selection
Optus logo
8.4
Optus Plus Promo plan $60
PostpaidNo lock-in contract
$45
per month for first 12 months
8.4
Data Allowance
60GB
Optus 4G/5G network
$60
per month
per month
Ongoing price
$60
per month
per month
$45
per month for first 12 months
Discount: $45/mth for first 12 months, then $60/mth or as notified. New services only. Ends 14 Jun 2026. T&Cs apply.
$150$150$150 RewardT&Cs apply
T&Cs apply
Go to site View details
Compare product selection
TPG logo
8.1
TPG Small
Finder AwardPrepaidNo lock-in contract
SAVE $75
$25
$12.50
per month for first 6 months
8.1
Data Allowance
25GB
Vodafone 4G network
$25
per month
per month
Ongoing price
$25
per month
per month
SAVE $75
$25
$12.50
per month for first 6 months
Discount: $12.50/mth for first 6 months, then $25/mth. T&Cs apply.
Go to site View details
Compare product selection
iiNet logo
8.7
iiNet Large Plan
PrepaidNo lock-in contract
SAVE $135
$45
$22.50
per month for first 6 months
8.7
Data Allowance
100GB
Vodafone 4G/5G network
$45
per month
per month
Ongoing price
$45
per month
per month
SAVE $135
$45
$22.50
per month for first 6 months
Discount: $22.50/mth for first 6 months, then $45/mth. T&Cs apply.
Go to site View details
Compare product selection
TPG logo
8.7
TPG Large
Finder AwardPrepaidNo lock-in contract
SAVE $135
$45
$22.50
per month for first 6 months
8.7
Data Allowance
100GB
Vodafone 4G/5G network
$45
per month
per month
Ongoing price
$45
per month
per month
SAVE $135
$45
$22.50
per month for first 6 months
Discount: $22.50/mth for first 6 months, then $45/mth. T&Cs apply.
Go to site View details
Compare product selection
Dodo logo
9.6
Dodo $40
PostpaidNo lock-in contract
SAVE $120
$40
$20
per month for first 6 months
9.6
Data Allowance
80GB
Optus 4G/5G network
$40
per month
per month
Ongoing price
$40
per month
per month
SAVE $120
$40
$20
per month for first 6 months
Discount: $20/mth for first 6 months, then $40/mth. Ends 30 Jun 2026. T&Cs apply.
Go to site View details
Compare product selection
Boost Mobile logo
7.7
Boost $49 SIM
PrepaidNo lock-in contract
BONUS DATA
45GB
110GB
for first 3 recharges
7.7
Data Allowance
45GB
Telstra 4G/5G network
$49
per 28 day recharge
per 28 day recharge
Ongoing price
$49
per 28 days expiry
per 28 days expiry
BONUS DATA
45GB
110GB
for first 3 recharges
Bonus data offer: 110GB/recharge for first 3 recharges, then 45GB/recharge. Activate by 10 Aug 2026. T&Cs apply.
Go to site View details
Compare product selection
E.Tel logo
7.4
E.Tel Value $38.90
PostpaidNo lock-in contract
SAVE $56.70
$38.90
$20
per month for first 3 months
7.4
Data Allowance
60GB
Optus 4G network
$38.90
per month
per month
Ongoing price
$38.90
per month
per month
SAVE $56.70
$38.90
$20
per month for first 3 months
Discount: $20/mth for first 3 months, then $38.90/mth. Ends 30 Jun 2026. T&Cs apply.
Go to site View details
Compare product selection
felix mobile logo
8.6
felix Subscription 25GB
Most LovedNo lock-in contract
SAVE $25
$25
$12.50
per month for first 2 months
8.6
Data Allowance
25GB
Vodafone 4G/5G network
$25
per month
per month
Ongoing price
$25
per month
per month
SAVE $25
$25
$12.50
per month for first 2 months
Coupon code: $12.50/mth for first 2 months, then $25/mth. Use promo code FLX25. T&Cs apply.
Go to site View details
Compare product selection
Boost Mobile logo
7.8
Boost $39 SIM
PrepaidNo lock-in contract
SAVE $27 + BONUS DATA
$39
$12
for first recharge
30GB
80GB
for first 3 recharges
7.8
Data Allowance
30GB
Telstra 4G/5G network
$39
per 28 day recharge
per 28 day recharge
Ongoing price
$39
per 28 days expiry
per 28 days expiry
SAVE $27 + BONUS DATA
$39
$12
for first recharge
30GB
80GB
for first 3 recharges
EOFY Deal: 80GB for $12 on first recharge, 80GB for $39 on next 2 recharges, then 30GB for $39. Ends 29 Jun 2026. T&Cs apply.
Go to site View details
Compare product selection
Dodo logo
9.4
Dodo $30
PostpaidNo lock-in contract
SAVE $90
$30
$15
per month for first 6 months
9.4
Data Allowance
40GB
Optus 4G/5G network
$30
per month
per month
Ongoing price
$30
per month
per month
SAVE $90
$30
$15
per month for first 6 months
Discount: $15/mth for first 6 months, then $30/mth. Ends 30 Jun 2026. T&Cs apply.
Go to site View details
Compare product selection
Belong Mobile logo
8
Belong 40GB
PostpaidNo lock-in contract
BONUS DATA
40GB
80GB
per month for first 12 months
8
Data Allowance
40GB
Wholesale Telstra 4G/5G network
$39
per month
per month
Ongoing price
$39
per month
per month
BONUS DATA
40GB
80GB
per month for first 12 months
Bonus data offer: 80GB/mth for first 12 months, then 40GB/mth. Activate by 15 Jun 2026. T&Cs apply.
Go to site View details
Compare product selection
iiNet logo
8.7
iiNet Medium Plan
PrepaidNo lock-in contract
SAVE $105
$35
$17.50
per month for first 6 months
8.7
Data Allowance
50GB
Vodafone 4G/5G network
$35
per month
per month
Ongoing price
$35
per month
per month
SAVE $105
$35
$17.50
per month for first 6 months
Discount: $17.50/mth for first 6 months, then $35/mth. T&Cs apply.
Go to site View details
Compare product selection
Belong Mobile logo
8.4
Belong 100GB
PostpaidNo lock-in contract
BONUS DATA
100GB
200GB
per month for first 12 months
8.4
Data Allowance
100GB
Wholesale Telstra 4G/5G network
$49
per month
per month
Ongoing price
$49
per month
per month
BONUS DATA
100GB
200GB
per month for first 12 months
Bonus data offer: 200GB/mth for first 12 months, then 100GB/mth. Activate by 15 Jun 2026. T&Cs apply.
Go to site View details
Compare product selection
iiNet logo
8.1
iiNet Small Plan
PrepaidNo lock-in contract
SAVE $75
$25
$12.50
per month for first 6 months
8.1
Data Allowance
25GB
Vodafone 4G network
$25
per month
per month
Ongoing price
$25
per month
per month
SAVE $75
$25
$12.50
per month for first 6 months
Discount: $12.50/mth for first 6 months, then $25/mth. T&Cs apply.
Go to site View details
Compare product selection
Optus logo
7.4
Optus Flex Plus $49
PrepaidNo lock-in contract
BONUS DATA
35GB
65GB
for first 3 recharges
7.4
Data Allowance
35GB
Optus 4G/5G network
$49
per 28 day recharge
per 28 day recharge
Ongoing price
$49
per 28 days expiry
per 28 days expiry
BONUS DATA
35GB
65GB
for first 3 recharges
Bonus data offer: 65GB for the first 3 recharges, then 35GB. T&Cs apply.
$50$50$50 RewardT&Cs apply
T&Cs apply
Go to site View details
Compare product selection
felix mobile logo
9.4
felix Subscription 50GB
Most LovedNo lock-in contract
SAVE $45
$30
$15
per month for first 3 months
9.4
Data Allowance
50GB
Vodafone 4G/5G network
$30
per month
per month
Ongoing price
$30
per month
per month
SAVE $45
$30
$15
per month for first 3 months
Coupon code: $15/mth for first 3 months, then $30/mth. Use promo code FELIX50. T&Cs apply.
Go to site View details
Compare product selection
Optus logo
7.8
Optus Flex Plus $39
PrepaidNo lock-in contract
SAVE $26 + BONUS DATA
$39
$13
for first recharge
25GB
45GB
for first 3 recharges
7.8
Data Allowance
25GB
Optus 4G/5G network
$39
per 28 day recharge
per 28 day recharge
Ongoing price
$39
per 28 days expiry
per 28 days expiry
SAVE $26 + BONUS DATA
$39
$13
for first recharge
25GB
45GB
for first 3 recharges
EOFY Deal: $39 SIM for $13 on first recharge. Ends 5 Jul 2026. 45GB for $39 on 2nd and 3rd recharges. New services only. T&Cs apply.
$50$50$50 RewardT&Cs apply
T&Cs apply
Go to site View details
Compare product selection
loading
Showing 20 of 37 results

Start comparing

How to find the best phone plan if you’re a student

bulleted list

Price

As we mentioned, it’s rare to find mobile plans with student discounts. However, there are plenty of providers that offer cheap mobile plans or some excellent SIM-only deals to help you stick with a budget. Even if you’re after extra inclusions such as data rollover or international call inclusions.

phone with arrows pointing to opposite direction
Data
If you're mostly on Wi-Fi, you probably don’t need to spend extra on a big data plan.
But if you’re often on the go, it might be worth looking at a higher data plan to avoid extra charges.
Aussies use around 14GB a month on average, according to the ACCC, so you can use that or your own past usage as a guide to find the right plan for you.
mobile network signal
Coverage
There's no doubt Telstra has the widest network coverage in Australia. This can be important if you’re either living in or planning to travel to regional or remote parts of the country. However, if you're staying in the city, you can expand your options with plans that run on the Optus or Vodafone network.
Plan length
Plan length
While most people are familiar with month-to-month mobile plans, long-expiry prepaid plans can end up being cheaper. These plans last for 90–365 days though you have to pay the full cost upfront. It’ll work for people who know roughly how much data they need and what network coverage works best in their area. You don’t get a refund if you leave early.
Best phone plan for international students
If you're studying in Australia from overseas, then you probably have similar needs to local students. There might be a couple of exceptions though:
If you need to call home often: Check out our top picks for the best mobile plans for international calls.
If you need to video call home and need big data: You're probably better off with more data than the average Aussie if you don’t have constant or reliable access to Wi-Fi. Check out our guide on high-data mobile plans for options.
If you're studying outside of a major city: If you're a student at a regional university like Charles Sturt or New England, or even one of the suburban universities like Macquarie or Deakin, then you might need the Telstra network. See our guide to the best mobile plans on the Telstra network.

    

        

            

                
  

            


                            

                    Raj Lal's headshot
                


                                    

  

    
      
      
      
      
    

    
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
    
  


  

    
      
      
        
        
        
        
      
      
        
          
        
      
    
  



                                    


        

            

                                

                    
"My cousin, who came from overseas, is studying in Australia. To help him manage his expenses and ensure he gets as much data as possible, I helped him get set up with the Optus Choice Plus for students package. The mobile plan is great for him as it gives him the data and calls he needs for the right price."


                

            


                                                

                        Raj Lal
                                            

                                                    
Publisher

                                    

    




Sources






                                

                


  

    

      

        
      

      
      
    

    
  




                                      
      


	

		

										

					Mariam Gabaji's headshot
				

					


		

			

				

											Written by
									


				

					
				

			


			

									Senior Utilities Editor & Tech Expert
							


					


		

			

				Mariam Gabaji is a journalist with 13 years of experience, specialising in consumer topics like mobile services and energy costs. Her work appears in the ABC, Yahoo Finance, 9News, The Guardian, SBS, 7News, A Current Affair and Money Magazine. Mariam holds a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism and was a finalist for the 2024 and 2025 IT Journalism Award for Best Telecommunications Journalist.
				See full bio
			


							
Mariam's expertise

				
Mariam
					has written
					547
					Finder guides across topics including:
					
    
																					
  • Energy
    • 
																												
  • Mobile
    • 
																												
  • Broadband
    • 
																												
  • Consumer tech
    • 
																		

				

					

	



  
  
                            

        

    






            
 
    
More resources on Finder

    

                    

    

        

            
        

    

    

        
    





    

        

            
        

    

    

        
    





    

        

            
        

    

    

        
    



    
    

      

      

    

    
    

      

      

    
            
 



    




    

            

  

    

    

  



    

	

				

			

		

				

			
Get rewarded $$ for switching with Finder Rewards

			
Find a better deal, save on your bills and get a free gift card. Sign up to be the first to hear about new Finder Rewards.

			
		

	



    

        

          
Ask a question

          

        


        

                    

                
                
                

                  

                                                                        

                                

                                    

                                        
                                        
                                    

                                

                                

                                    

                                        
                                        
                                    

                                

                                                                    

                                    
                                                                    

                        
                                                                                    

                        

                          
                          

                              
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 Service and Finder Group Privacy & Cookies Policy.


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

            

                

                    

    



More guides on Finder




  





            
        






    










    









    
    
Go to site