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
Providers
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.
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
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
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
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
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
No lock-in, no tricks
Flexible plans on the Optus network with data banking and no excess data charges.
From
$30.00/mo
Unlimited data, carbon neutral
One simple unlimited-data plan on the Vodafone network, powered by renewable electricity.
From
$40.00/mo
Cheap Telstra coverage
Prepaid SIMs sold through ALDI stores, using Telstra coverage at some of the lowest monthly prices.
From
$25.00/mo
The lowest cost per gigabyte
Long-expiry prepaid plans on the Vodafone network, usually the cheapest per gigabyte in Australia.
From
$20.90/mo
Prepaid with international calls
Prepaid plans on the Vodafone network with generous international calling included.
From
$29.90/mo
Budget no-contract plans
No-contract mobile plans on the Vodafone network, with savings when bundled with TPG broadband.
From
$22.00/mo
Telstra coverage with shopping perks
Prepaid plans on the Telstra network that include a monthly discount at Woolworths.
From
$35.00/mo
"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.