Southern Phone's plans offer pretty great value, both with and without discounts and across all data limits.
Unlimited calls & texts
Optus 4G/5G network
Unlimited calls & text | Optus 4G/5G network
Southern Phone could be right for you if you:
ALDI's known for budget-friendly groceries, and that same great value carries over to its mobile plans too - perfect if you're after affordable access to Telstra's network.
Unlimited calls & texts
Wholesale Telstra 4G/5G network
Unlimited calls & text | Wholesale Telstra 4G/5G network
ALDImobile could be right for you if:
Belong was launched as Telstra's sub-brand back in 2013 and has since been offering mobile plans at a lower price using parts of the Telstra network.
Unlimited calls & texts
Wholesale Telstra 4G/5G network
Unlimited calls & text | Wholesale Telstra 4G/5G network
Belong could be right for you if:
You might know Catch for its deals on everyday items, but that extends to its mobile plans as well.
While it offers decent month-to-month plans, its long-expiry offers are where the value lies.
That's why it was highly commended in the 2024 Finder Product Awards for its Long Expiry Prepaid Plan.
Unlimited calls & texts
Optus 4G network
Unlimited calls & text | Optus 4G network
Catch could be right for you if:
felix is currently the only provider in Australia to offer a mobile plan with no data caps from the time you sign up.
The caveat is there's a 20Mbps download speed cap throughout, though this is still good enough for social media, streaming etc.
Unlimited calls & texts
Vodafone 4G/5G network
Unlimited calls & text | Vodafone 4G/5G network
felix could be right for you if you:
TPG's prepaid mobile plans stack up well against our $1 per GB benchmark, both before and after factoring in its 6-month discounts.
Unlimited calls & texts
Vodafone 4G network
Unlimited calls & text | Vodafone 4G network
TPG could be right for you if you:
Whether you're after a small or large amount of data that won't break the bank, Dodo has you covered.
Unlimited calls & texts
Optus 4G network
Unlimited calls & text | Optus 4G network
Dodo could be right for you if you:
Boost Mobile is the only smaller provider offering the same 4G and 5G coverage as Telstra.
Other providers on the Telstra network typically have slightly reduced coverage, making Boost a unique option.
Unlimited calls & texts
Telstra 4G/5G network
Unlimited calls & text | Telstra 4G/5G network
Boost Mobile could be right for you if you:
iiNet's mobile plans offer fab value against our $1 per GB benchmark, both before and after the 6-month discounts.
Unlimited calls & texts
Vodafone 4G/5G network
Unlimited calls & text | Vodafone 4G/5G network
iiNet could be right for you if you:
Kogan's mobile plans offer pretty good value for money, especially for those committing to its 365-day plans.
That's why Kogan won the Long Expiry Prepaid Mobile Provider title at the 2024 Finder Awards and was highly commended in the Budget Mobile Provider category.
Unlimited calls & texts
Vodafone 4G network
Unlimited calls & text | Vodafone 4G network
Kogan could be right for you if you:
The best provider for you is going to depend on what you value most in a mobile phone company. That can range from anything such as network, price or included plan features.
There are a few stand-outs that we've awarded across a range of categories to help narrow down the list for you.
TPG was a standout this year for the budget category because it stacks up well for price and data, especially when it's running frequent promotional offers.
SpinTel and Circles.Life topped the charts this year for offering value for money. Their plans are well-priced and come with generous data allowances.
Kogan's 365-day mobile plans are some of the best around. They offer fantastic value for money and come with Wi-Fi calling and instant eSIM setup.
Finder's Customer Satisfaction Awards highlight the mobile providers Aussies love and trust most, based on factors like customer service, features and benefits, speed, service reliability, and value for money.
| Brand | Overall satisfaction | Customers who'd recommend |
|---|---|---|
 | ★★★★★ 4.58/5 | 100% |
 | ★★★★★ 4.35/5 | 100% |
 | ★★★★★ 4.33/5 | 100% |
 | ★★★★★ 4.2/5 | 86% |
 | ★★★★★ 4.03/5 | 86% |
When looking for a new mobile phone plan you'll want to consider a few factors:
This determines the kind of coverage you get. Those outside of metropolitan cities should focus on plans on the Telstra or Optus network. If you're looking at 5G plans, make sure to check the provider's coverage map before you sign up.
Decide how much you're willing to spend and whether you want a postpaid or prepaid plan. Postpaid plans are month-to-month but prepaid plans are more flexible with monthly, short-term and long-expiry plans up to 365 days.
Australians download around 12.8GB of data on average every month according to the ACCC. However, everyone's usage is different. Look at your online account, phone app or previous bills to see how much data you use and sign up for a plan accordingly.
Consider which features are most important to you. Some plans include endless data with speed caps while others offer data rollover. You can get plans with or without international calls and handy options such as data rollover or Wi-Fi calling.
"Inclusions like unlimited calls and texts are pretty standard on mobile plans these days. When you're picking a plan, look out for considerations like data amounts, data speed and extra data charges. Look out for inclusions like international calls, too. These can make a big difference to your overall mobile spend."
| Provider | Network | Plan type |
|---|---|---|
| AGL | Optus (4G/5G) | Postpaid |
| ALDImobile | Telstra wholesale (4G/5G) | Prepaid |
| Alphacall | Telstra wholesale (4G/5G) | Postpaid |
| amaysim | Optus (4G/5G) | Prepaid |
| Aussie Broadband | Optus (4G/5G) | Postpaid |
| Belong | Telstra wholesale (4G/5G) | Postpaid |
| Bendigo Telco | Optus (4G) | Postpaid |
| BetterLife | Telstra wholesale (4G) | Prepaid |
| Boost Mobile | Telstra (4G/5G) | Prepaid |
| Catch Connect | Optus (4G) | Prepaid |
| Circles.Life | Optus (4G) | Postpaid |
| CMobile Blue | Telstra wholesale (4G/5G) | Postpaid |
| CMobile Red | Vodafone (4G) | Postpaid |
| Coles Mobile | Optus (4G) | Prepaid |
| Dodo | Optus (4G) | Postpaid |
| E.Tel | Optus (4G) | Postpaid |
| EscapeNet | Telstra wholesale (4G) | Postpaid |
| Everyday Mobile (Woolworths) | Telstra wholesale (4G/5G) | Prepaid and postpaid |
| Exetel | Telstra wholesale (4G/5G) | Prepaid |
| felix mobile | Vodafone (4G/5G) | Prepaid |
| Flip | Optus (4G) | Postpaid |
| Goodtel | Telstra wholesale (4G/5G) | Postpaid |
| iiNet | Vodafone (4G/5G) | Prepaid |
| iPrimus | Optus (4G) | Postpaid |
| JB Hi-Fi | Telstra (4G/5G) | Prepaid and postpaid |
| Kogan Mobile | Vodafone (4G) | Prepaid |
| Konec | Telstra wholesale (4G/5G) | Prepaid |
| Lebara | Vodafone (4G/5G) | Prepaid |
| Lycamobile | Vodafone (4G/5G) | Prepaid |
| Mate | Telstra wholesale (4G/5G) | Postpaid |
| Moose Mobile | Optus (4G/5G) | Postpaid |
| More | Telstra wholesale (4G/5G) | Postpaid |
| numobile | Telstra wholesale (4G/5G) | Postpaid |
| Optus | Optus (4G/5G) | Prepaid, postpaid, phone repayment plan |
| Pennytel | Telstra wholesale (4G) | Postpaid |
| Reward Mobile | Vodafone (4G) | Postpaid |
| Southern Phone | Optus (4G/5G) | Postpaid |
| SpinTel | Optus (4G) | Postpaid |
| Spriggy Mobile | Optus (4G/5G) | Prepaid |
| Superloop | Telstra wholesale (4G/5G) | Prepaid |
| Swoop | Optus (4G/5G) | Postpaid |
| Tangerine Telecom | Telstra wholesale (4G/5G) | Postpaid |
| TeleChoice | Telstra wholesale (4G/5G) | Prepaid and postpaid |
| Telsim | Telstra wholesale (4G/5G) | Prepaid |
| Telstra | Telstra (4G/5G) | Prepaid, postpaid, phone repayment plan |
| Think Mobile | Vodafone (4G) | Postpaid |
| Think Mobile Classic | Telstra wholesale (4G) | Postpaid |
| TPG | Vodafone (4G/5G) | Prepaid |
| Vodafone | Vodafone (4G/5G) | Prepaid, postpaid, phone repayment plan |
| Yomojo | Optus (4G) | Prepaid |
| ZenSim | Vodafone (4G/5G) | Prepaid |
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Hi, I’m planning to stay in Australia (Queensland) for 6 months (in this call), please recommend me a convenient plan with minimum price, 25 GB internet per month would be enough for me, but would like to have possibly of international calls.
Hi Reza, this guide should help you out with a roundup of the best plans + info on how to choose the best plan: https://www.finder.com.au/mobile-plans/best-mobile-plans-international-calling. Alternatively, some providers you can check out include ALDImobile, TPG, iiNet, Boost Mobile, amaysim. Hope this helps!