Circles.life won the award for 'SIM Only Mobile Provider - High Data' in the 2024 Product Awards.
Full list of 2024 winnersCircles.Life's mobile plans really bring a lot of bang for buck, which is why it won Finder's Best Postpaid Mobile Provider in 2023.
Regardless of what plan you choose, Circles.Life offers competitive dollar to data plans, as well as unlimited talk & text within Australia. But it does lack in the extras that some of the bigger providers offer.
Based on our review, Circles.Life might be right for you if you have a strong appetite for data and deals:
Circles might not be right for you if you're a frequent traveller or frequently make international calls:
Alex Holderness's experience
I made the switch from contract phone plan 18 months ago and haven't looked back. Circles had a great intro offer, but the ongoing rate is also pretty cheap. They're on the Telstra network, so I've been able to get a great mix of good service but cheap rates. I find their app really easy to use, my only con would be the voicemail setup - which I found a bit inconsistent for the first few weeks.— Alex Holderness, Finder crew member
Circle.Life offers strong value for money across it's plans.
It's 30GB, 50GB, 100GB and 160GB plans have an average value of $0.58 per GB, which is a whole heap of value compared to our benchmark of $1 per GB.
If you don't need a lot of data, its 5GB plan is very impressive. It easily outstrips most other entry-level plans, some of which offer the same amount of data for almost double the price.
Circles.Life uses the full Optus 4G network, which is the second largest network in Australia.
No, Circles.Life does not currently offer 5G on its mobile plans in Australia. Its plans in Singapore (where the company was founded) do offer 5G so it's likely this capability will be available in Australia sometime soon.
There are several ways to get in touch with Circles.Life including:
In addition to live chat functinality, the Circles.Life app is the place where you can manage your plan and purchase things like extra data add-ons and international call minutes.
We compared satisfaction ratings both on Finder and other reputable sites. As of 1 September 2023, the ratings are as follows:
While Circles.Life's app itself is highly rated, it appears based on recent reviews that customers have experienced issues when they need support outside of the app.
😁 Customers are most happy about:
😞 Customers are least happy about:
If you aren't happy with your Circles.Life plan, you could be eligible for a full refund within the first 30 days of your plan by calling the Circles customer care team and requesting a refund.
Refer a friend and receive a $5/month bill waiver for 6 months when they activate their SIM card. Your friend will also receive a $10/month bill credit for 6 months.
This is one of the strongest discounts on the market.
Circles offers international calls and roaming on all its plans except for the 5GB plan. Calls are at an additional cost with the minute rate depending on which country you're calling.
Cirles also offers VoLTE allowing you to make voice calls via the LTE/4G mobile network. This can help if you're looking to stay on the internet while making a phone call. VoWIFI is handy if you're stuck in a place where you can't get a strong signal but have Wi-Fi. Not every telco offers this service. You will need to have a compatitable device to access the service.
If you can find the same offer at a cheaper price, Circles.Life will match it and give you a $25 credit. T&Cs apply.
There's no doubt that Circles.Life is value for money when it comes to the data it offers, but there are also some other appealing options if you're not sold on it.
For even more data:
Where Circles.Life offers up to 100GB monthly, Optus runs all the way up to 500GB, with plenty of bonus features. However, Optus is a more expensive provider.
For more choices:
Moose caps out at 70GB per month. It has far more data options and price points, letting you pick what's right for you.
For better coverage:
Boost Mobile is the only small provider that utilises the full Telstra 4G network which reaches 99.5% of Australians. It also offers 5G.
Getting started with Circles.Life takes just a few minutes. Head to its website to order now and get your SIM delivered for free within 5 hours in selected capital cities (cut-offs apply).
What if I want to keep my current phone number?
When you sign up on the Circles.Life website, just select the option of keeping your current mobile number. Once you've got your SIM card you can use the link that Circles emails you to start the transfer. The rest should be handled within 4 hours max.
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