Pennytel mobile plans

Our verdict: Pennytel’s mid-size and larger mobile plans offer good value, but its entry-level 15GB plan is less competitive on price per GB.

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Pros

  • Bank up to 1000GB of unused data for future use
  • Unlimited calls and texts to 15 countries on all plans
  • Seniors discounts available

Cons

  • Entry-level 15GB plan is poor value
  • Phone support is weekdays only
  • Roaming packs are limited

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7.8
Pennytel 15GB
PostpaidNo lock-in contract
$32
$28
per month for first 12 months
7.8
No reviews
15GB
Wholesale Telstra 4G/5G network
$32
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$32
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$32
$28
per month for first 12 months
Discount: $28/mth for first 12 months, then $32/mth. T&Cs apply.
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8.1
Pennytel 45GB
PostpaidNo lock-in contract
$40
$33
per month for first 12 months
8.1
No reviews
45GB
Wholesale Telstra 4G/5G network
$40
per month
per month
$40
per month
per month
$40
$33
per month for first 12 months
Discount: $33/mth for first 12 months, then $40/mth. T&Cs apply.
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8.3
Pennytel 65GB
PostpaidNo lock-in contract
$44
$37
per month for first 12 months
8.3
No reviews
65GB
Wholesale Telstra 4G/5G network
$44
per month
per month
$44
per month
per month
$44
$37
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8.3
Pennytel 100GB
PostpaidNo lock-in contract
$51
$44
per month for first 12 months
8.3
No reviews
100GB
Wholesale Telstra 4G/5G network
$51
per month
per month
$51
per month
per month
$51
$44
per month for first 12 months
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8.3
Pennytel 120GB
PostpaidNo lock-in contract
$57
$50
per month for first 12 months
8.3
No reviews
120GB
Wholesale Telstra 4G/5G network
$57
per month
per month
$57
per month
per month
$57
$50
per month for first 12 months
Discount: $50/mth for first 12 months, then $57/mth. T&Cs apply.
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8.3
Pennytel 150GB
PostpaidNo lock-in contract
$62
$55
per month for first 12 months
8.3
No reviews
150GB
Wholesale Telstra 4G/5G network
$62
per month
per month
$62
per month
per month
$62
$55
per month for first 12 months
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8.3
Pennytel 180GB
PostpaidNo lock-in contract
$67
$60
per month for first 12 months
8.3
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180GB
Wholesale Telstra 4G/5G network
$67
per month
per month
$67
per month
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$67
$60
per month for first 12 months
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Pennytel review: Our verdict

Pennytel offers a pretty stock-standard set of mobile plans.

Its mid-size and larger plans are good value for money, but its entry-level 15GB plan costs more per GB than most competitors.

Pennytel is one of the few mobile providers in Australia to offer a seniors discount. If you're over 55, you can get 10% off your mobile and internet services for 12 months.

Pennytel might be right for you if:

  • You're over 55 and want a discount on your first year
  • You're after a plan with international inclusions. All of Pennytel's plans, starting from its 15GB plan and higher, come with unlimited talk and text to selected overseas countries

But keep in mind that Pennytel:

  • Has reduced coverage compared to the full Telstra 4G/5G network. You'll need to buy a plan from Boost Mobile or Telstra itself to get maximum coverage

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Value for money

There's nothing too special about Pennytel's mobile plans. Its 65GB, 100GB and 180GB plans are reasonably priced according to our $1 per 1GB benchmark, but its lower data plans don't fare as well.

  • Good to know: Most of Pennytel's mobile plans come in under our benchmark of $1 per 1GB, so you're getting good value, especially on plans with higher data allowances.

Things to watch out for

  • When you run out of data, you won't be able to continue browsing unless you either recharge your plan or purchase additional data (1GB for $10).

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Coverage

Pennytel's a good choice if you want widespread coverage in Australia:

  • Pennytel uses Telstra's wholesale network, which has less coverage than the full Telstra network. You might notice the difference in rural or regional areas, so check Pennytel's coverage map before signing up.
  • It is still a wider coverage than that provided by both Vodafone and Optus.
  • The slight difference between Telstra's wholesale and full networks will mostly be felt in regional and rural areas.

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Customer service

Need to get in touch with Pennytel? There are several options available. You can:

  • Ring up the customer support team on 1300 232 888, Monday to Friday, 9am–5pm AEST.
  • Drop a message via Pennytel's Facebook social media page.
  • Submit a question using the online enquiry form (this may have a slower response time).

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Bonus features

Pennytel has a couple of extra features available on its plans:

👴 Seniors discount

If you're 55 or over, you can get 10% off your Pennytel mobile and internet services for as long as you stay with Pennytel.

🧑‍🤝‍🧑 $10 referral bonus

Existing customers get a $10 account credit for each friend they refer who signs up and pays their first bill.

This is small as referrals go, but if your friend was going to sign up anyway it's a nice bonus.

🌍 International inclusions

All of Pennytel's mobile plans include unlimited standard calls and texts to 15 selected overseas countries. This could be useful if you have friends or family in these countries that you'd like to chat with.

🛫 International roaming packs

If you're heading overseas, Pennytel has travel packs from $45 for 5GB of data, 30 minutes of calls and 30 texts over 7 days, covering 62 countries.

Your service only roams with a pack, so you won't get a surprise bill. If you need a lot of data, a travel or local SIM may be better value.

Ready to sign up to Pennytel?

Unfortunately, Pennytel is not available to sign up to via Finder. You'll need to visit Pennytel's website pennytel.com.au directly to do so.

Or you can continue to compare mobile plans from 47 other providers on Finder to find one that works for you.

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What if I want to keep my current phone number?
All you have to do is let Pennytel know during the checkout process. The transfer will usually be completed within 3 hours of activation, but could take up to 2 business days.

Keep in mind that if your current mobile number is registered under someone else's name, this process could take longer. Find out more on how to change ownership of your mobile 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.


To make sure you get accurate and helpful information, this guide has been edited by Moira Daniels as part of our fact-checking process.
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