Pros
- Affordable 5G plans
- No lock-in contracts
Cons
- No bonus features
- Unreliable mobile app
We've scored over 300 mobile plans on everything from cost to data allowance and important features.
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SpinTel was a big winner in the 2025 Finder Awards.
Full list of 2025 mobile plan winnersIt's hard to deny that SpinTel's plans are extremely competitive, offering affordable pricing for the amount of data included.
SpinTel's 50GB plan comes in at $29 per month, making it $26 cheaper than Optus's equivalent 50GB plan at $55.
While both plans offer the same amount of data, Optus's higher price includes extras like Optus SubHub access and data sharing. If you're just after data and value, SpinTel is the more budget-friendly choice.
SpinTel could be right for you if:
However, SpinTel does have one particular thing to watch out for:
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SpinTel's cheapest plan is fantastic value, costing $0.88 per GB, which holds up well against our benchmark of $1 per GB.
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SpinTel is connected to the Optus 4G mobile network, the second largest network in Australia.
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SpinTel's main support channel is via its call centre, but there are a couple other ways you could try to contact it:
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Unfortunately, SpinTel doesn't offer any other features on its mobile plans besides the standard text, calls and data.
If you're looking for a plan that has some handy extra features, you can read on to see what other competitors have on offer.
For more plan features:
If 5G isn't your main concern, amaysim offers affordable mobile plans with handy features like unlimited data banking thrown in too.
Optus offers 5G on all its postpaid plans which stack up very well against SpinTel. You'll also get access to features like Optus SubHub, international calls and data sharing.
For better coverage:
If the Optus network isn't doing it for you, Boost Mobile is the only smaller provider that offers full Telstra 4G coverage which covers 99.7% of the population.
Once you've decided which SpinTel Mobile plan you like, you'll simply have to fill out a few details. From there SpinTel will take care of the rest. SIM delivery is free via standard postage, but can take up to 10 business days to arrive at your door.

What if I want to keep my current phone number?
Easy. During the checkout process, choose the option for transferring your current number. SpinTel will handle the rest of the transfer process somewhere within 15 minutes to 24 hours.
If your current number is under someone else's name (a parent or partner), it might be a little trickier. Check our guide on how to transfer ownership of your mobile number.
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I would like to know what classifies a standard national call doe it include mobile numbers
Hi Anastasia,
Thanks for your question!
A standard number is considered to be any mobile number or landline number within Australia.
Hope this helps! For any further questions, feel free to reach out to us again, we’re here to help.
Best,
Nikki