amaysim received the highly commended award for 'Prepaid Mobile Provider - High Data' in the 2024 Product Awards.
Full list of 2024 winnersamaysim came to market in 2010 offering pretty straight-forward plans and strong value for money. In the years since it has largely continued this, although it is now owned by Optus and only runs a prepaid network.
When it comes to amaysim's plans, they become better value the more you spend. If you choose to be on the smaller end of the scale and sign up with a $22 plan, you'll get just 10GB of data or will pay $2.2 per GB.
However, if you choose a larger plan, such as paying $50 per month you will get 120GB of data which is only $0.42 per GB.
Here are a few reasons why we think amaysim offers good value mobile plans:
While data seems to be a focus with many of amaysim's plans, keep the following in mind:
Most of amaysim's 28-day plans are decent value, offering a good balance between data and price. Its long history as a trusted mobile provider helps too.
amaysim offers a good variety in data limits to suit most people, with its 32GB plan being a popular choice on Finder.
amaysim's $22 for 10GB plan is equivalent to $2.2 for 1GB. Entry-level plans around this price point average around $5-$10 per 1GB, which is pretty normal for plans with smaller amounts of data. This makes amaysim's plan pretty decent value for low data users too.
amaysim has 3 long-expiry plans on offer where you can choose between a 6-month or year-long expiry.
Long-expiry plans are often better value than signing onto a regular prepaid plan since you're paying for a longer term of usage upfront. Although obvioulsy they offer less flexibility.
amaysim's year-long expiry plans aren't the most competitive in the market, but could still be worth considering if you enjoy its other plan features.
Its 6-month plan performs more favourably, especially if you're looking to use more than 10GB a month.
While you can't argue with the value, the expiry period means this is only useful if you need a temporary plan for whatever reason or if you're visiting Australia for a week.
Yes, amaysim offers 5G connectivity via the Optus 5G network but only on its 60GB for $55 plan. The rest of amaysim's plans operate on the Optus 4G network.
If you need to get in touch with amaysim, you can contact them 7 days a week in a variety of ways:
While the amaysim app doesn't let you get support, it's highly rated by thousands of users on app stores and offers all the functionality you'd expect. You can recharge, change plans and even leave feedback.
amaysim has a few handy bonus features including:
amaysim offers unlimited data banking on all its prepaid plans, letting you save any data you don't use for a later date.
In fact, it's 1 of only 2 providers to offer unlimited data banking, stretching the value of your monthly data. There's also no expiry on how long you can keep your data for.
If you have friends or family overseas you'd like to keep in touch with, amaysim's international call and text inclusions could come in handy.
You'll get unlimited talk and text to 28 countries or 42 countries depending on which plan you sign up to.
The perk is available across 5 out of 7 of amaysim's plans.
If you're overseas and want to make a few phone calls back home, you'll be able to do so with amaysim's international roaming packs.
Although amaysim's plans have good value, there are other providers that are putting up a challenge.
Although Boost lags a bit in value compared to amaysim, it's the only smaller provider to use the full Telstra 4G network. This could lead to better reception in rural areas.
Moose Mobile is a solid alternative to amaysim. Its plans offer better long term value than amaysim, with promotions lasting for the first year. It also has 12-month contract options with even better value.
If amaysim doesn't have quite enough data for you, Circles.Life has a number of affordable high data plans including its popular 100GB plan.
Once you've decided which amaysim plan you're after, you can easily sign up online or grab a SIM at your local supermarket if that's more convenient for you. 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?
amaysim makes keeping your number simple. When you sign up online, you'll get a prompt asking whether you want to keep your current number. Hit yes, and amaysim will handle the transfer within 1-3 business days.
If your current number is under someone else's name (a parent or partner), it might take a little longer. Check our guide on how to transfer ownership of your mobile number.
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10 $ plane no GB can i pay for the whole year at once
Hi Bob,
Thank you for leaving a comment.
The $10 plan is a prepaid plan that includes data. You may request via the customer center of Amaysim if this would be possible. You may also check with them regarding pre-paying the plan to 1 year. Hope this helps!
Cheers,
Reggie
What is the best budget conscious mobile phone for a senior person?
Thanks!
Hi Jitki,
Thank you for getting in touch with Finder.
You may check on Amaysim’s As You Go and ALDImobile’s PAYG since they are good plans for budget-conscious seniors. There are other mobile phone plans for seniors you may want to consider. Your options have been narrowed down to help you find the best mobile plan for your needs.
I hope this helps.
Have a great day!
Cheers,
Jeni
Do you have a mobile plan solely for calls to Nigeria;
Please advise
Hi Betty,
Thanks for reaching out to Finder.
There are mobile companies that support international calling in Nigeria and you can compare plans from our list of mobile plan for international calls. However, should you wish to avail of international calling exclusive to Nigeria, you will need to reach out to the preferred mobile company that way they can check for available options for you. You can press the “Go to site” button of your preferred plan to proceed with your application. Just make sure to review the relevant Product Disclosure Statements/Terms and Conditions when comparing your options before making a decision on whether it is right for you. You can also contact the provider if you have specific questions.
Cheers,
Joanne