Providers

The brands, and the networks underneath them

There are three mobile networks in Australia and a dozen or more brands selling access to them. Here is who runs on what, and what each one starts at.

Telstra

Telstra

The network that reaches furthest

Australia's largest mobile network, with the widest regional and remote coverage and no speed caps on its own plans.

From

$45.00/mo

3 plans
Optus

Optus

Fast 5G in the capital cities

A strong metro network with fast 5G and generous data allowances on flexible month-to-month plans.

From

$30.00/mo

3 plans
Vodafone

Vodafone

Competitive 5G without the lock-in

Sharp pricing on 5G plans, and the network behind several of Australia's best value brands.

From

$40.00/mo

3 plans
Telstra

Belong

The Telstra network, no frills

Simple month-to-month plans on the Telstra network, with app-only support and carbon-neutral operations.

From

$15.00/mo

3 plans
Telstra

Boost Mobile

Full Telstra access, prepaid

Prepaid plans with full access to the Telstra 5G network, including the regional coverage Telstra is known for.

From

$20.83/mo

3 plans
Optus

amaysim

No lock-in, no tricks

Flexible plans on the Optus network with data banking and no excess data charges.

From

$30.00/mo

2 plans
Vodafone

Felix Mobile

Unlimited data, carbon neutral

One simple unlimited-data plan on the Vodafone network, powered by renewable electricity.

From

$40.00/mo

1 plan
Telstra

ALDImobile

Cheap Telstra coverage

Prepaid SIMs sold through ALDI stores, using Telstra coverage at some of the lowest monthly prices.

From

$25.00/mo

2 plans
Vodafone

Kogan Mobile

The lowest cost per gigabyte

Long-expiry prepaid plans on the Vodafone network, usually the cheapest per gigabyte in Australia.

From

$20.90/mo

2 plans
Vodafone

Lebara

Prepaid with international calls

Prepaid plans on the Vodafone network with generous international calling included.

From

$29.90/mo

2 plans
Vodafone

TPG

Budget no-contract plans

No-contract mobile plans on the Vodafone network, with savings when bundled with TPG broadband.

From

$22.00/mo

2 plans
Telstra

Everyday Mobile

Telstra coverage with shopping perks

Prepaid plans on the Telstra network that include a monthly discount at Woolworths.

From

$35.00/mo

1 plan

"From" prices reflect the cheapest currently listed plan for each provider. Providers change pricing and inclusions regularly — confirm details on the provider's own site before connecting.