Mobile Data Plans
- No Lock-in Contract
- Sim Only Plan
- Cancel anytime
- No exit or penalty fees
- Runs on the Optus 4G Plus Network
- National Calls - 300Min
- National SMS - Unlimited
- Australian customer service
- Highest rated telco in their class
- Only $12.80/mth for the 1st 12 mths!
- No Lock-in Contract
- Sim Only Plan
- Cancel anytime
- No exit or penalty fees
- Runs on the Optus 4G Plus Network
- National Calls - Unlimited
- National SMS - Unlimited
- Australian customer service
- Highest rated telco in their class
- No Lock-in Contract
- Sim Only Plan
- $0 International Call Credit
- Optus 3G/4G network
- BYO Handset
- National Calls - Unlimited
- National SMS - Unlimited
- 12 Month Contract
- Sim Only Plan
- Keep your existing mobile number
- Save more on a 12-month term
- Runs on the Optus 4G Plus Network
- National Calls - Unlimited
- National SMS - Unlimited
- Australian customer service
- Highest rated telco in their class
- 12 Month Contract
- Sim Only Plan
- Keep your existing mobile number
- Save more on a 12-month term
- Runs on the Optus 4G Plus Network
- National Calls - Unlimited
- National SMS - Unlimited
- Australian customer service
- Highest rated telco in their class
- Only $19.80/mth for the 1st 12 mths!
- No Lock-in Contract
- Sim Only Plan
- Cancel anytime
- No exit or penalty fees
- Runs on the Optus 4G Plus Network
- National Calls - Unlimited
- National SMS - Unlimited
- Australian customer service
- Highest rated telco in their class
- 12 Month Contract
- Sim Only Plan
- Keep your existing mobile number
- Save more on a 12-month term
- Runs on the Optus 4G Plus Network
- National Calls - Unlimited
- National SMS - Unlimited
- Australian customer service and support
- Highest rated telco in their class
- No Lock-in Contract
- Sim Only Plan
- $50 International Call Credit
- Optus 3G/4G network
- BYO Handset
- National Calls - Unlimited
- National SMS - Unlimited
- 12 Month Contract
- Sim Only Plan
- +$200/mth international credit
- Keep your existing mobile number
- Save more on a 12-month term
- Runs on the Optus 4G Plus Network
- Australian customer service
- National Calls - Unlimited
- National SMS - Unlimited
- Highest rated telco in their class
- No Lock-in Contract
- Sim Only Plan
- Cancel anytime
- No exit or penalty fees
- Runs on the Optus 4G Plus Network
- Australian customer service
- National Calls - Unlimited
- National SMS - Unlimited
- Generous data amount for dedicated users
- Highest rated telco in their class
- 12 Month Contract
- Sim Only Plan
- +$400/mth international credit
- Keep your existing mobile number
- Save more on a 12-month term
- Runs on the Optus 4G Plus Network
- Australian customer service
- National Calls - Unlimited
- National SMS - Unlimited
- Highest rated telco in their class
- No Lock-in Contract
- Sim Only Plan
- $300 International Call Credit
- Optus 3G/4G network
- BYO Handset
- National Calls - Unlimited
- National SMS - Unlimited
- No Lock-in Contract
- Sim Only Plan
- Cancel anytime
- No exit or penalty fees
- Runs on the Optus 4G Plus Network
- Australian customer service
- National Calls - Unlimited
- National SMS - Unlimited
- Generous data amount for dedicated users
- Highest rated telco in their class
- 12 Month Contract
- Sim Only Plan
- +$400/mth international credit
- Keep your existing mobile number
- Save more on a 12-month term
- Runs on the Optus 4G Plus Network
- Australian customer service
- National Calls - Unlimited
- National SMS - Unlimited
- Highest rated telco in their class
- No Lock-in Contract
- Sim Only Plan
- $500 International Call Credit
- Optus 3G/4G network
- BYO Handset
- National Calls - Unlimited
- National SMS - Unlimited
- No Lock-in Contract
- Sim Only Plan
- +$400/mth international credit
- Cancel anytime
- No exit or penalty fees
- Runs on the Optus 4G Plus Network
- National Calls - Unlimited
- National SMS - Unlimited
- Australian customer service
- Highest rated telco in their class

Medium Optus Choice + Optus Sport
- No Lock-in Contract
- Sim Only Plan
- Optus Sport monthly subcription included + OS Fitness
- Stream Premier League, UEFA Champions League & more live and on-demand
- Unlimited standard international talk & text to 35 countries
- Share data across eligible plans on your account
- National Calls - Unlimited
- National SMS - Unlimited
- Includes unlimited calls to 13/1300 numbers and voicemail
- Extra data for $10/1GB
- Free BINGE Standard for 3 months
- No Lock-in Contract
- Phone Included Plan
- No excess data charges in Australia
- 4G network access
- Data Sharing for up to 10 eligible services on your account
- National Calls - Unlimited
- National SMS - Unlimited
- 30 minutes of standard calls to overseas numbers from Australia
- Unlimited International SMS to all countries
- If you cancel this plan, you will lose your credit and must pay the balance of any remaining device repayments
- No Lock-in Contract
- Sim Only Plan
- Pay by AutoPay
- International calls and SMS
- No excess data charges in Australia
- Data Sharing for up to 10 eligible services in one account
- National Calls - Unlimited
- National SMS - Unlimited
- Can add entertainment such as BINGE, Netflix, Kayo
- 30 minutes of standard calls from Australia to overseas numbers
- Unlimited standard international SMS and MMS from Australia to all destinations
- Add on International Calling Packs in the My Telstra app from $10/mth for additional calling minutes from Australia to selected destinations
- Free BINGE Standard for 3 months
- No Lock-in Contract
- Phone Included Plan
- 5G network access
- No excess data charges in Australia
- Data Sharing for up to 10 eligible services on your account
- National Calls - Unlimited
- National SMS - Unlimited
- 30 minutes of standard calls to overseas numbers from Australia
- Unlimited International SMS to all countries
- If you cancel this plan, you will lose your credit and must pay the balance of any remaining device repayments
- 5G network access included
- No Lock-in Contract
- Sim Only Plan
- Pay by AutoPay
- International calls and SMS
- No excess data charges in Australia
- Data Sharing for up to 10 eligible services in one account
- National Calls - Unlimited
- National SMS - Unlimited
- Can add entertainment such as BINGE, Netflix, Kayo
- 30 minutes of standard calls from Australia to overseas numbers
- Unlimited standard international SMS and MMS from Australia to all destinations
- Add on International Calling Packs in the My Telstra app from $10/mth for additional calling minutes from Australia to selected destinations
- Free BINGE Standard for 3 months
- No Lock-in Contract
- Phone Included Plan
- No excess data charges in Australia
- 5G network access
- Data Sharing for up to 10 eligible services on your account
- National Calls - Unlimited
- National SMS - Unlimited
- 30 minutes of standard calls to overseas numbers from Australia
- Unlimited International SMS to all countries
- If you cancel this plan, you will lose your credit and must pay the balance of any remaining device repayments
- No Lock-in Contract
- Sim Only Plan
- Pay by AutoPay
- International calls and SMS
- No excess data charges in Australia
- Data Sharing for up to 10 eligible services in one account
- National Calls - Unlimited
- National SMS - Unlimited
- Can add entertainment such as BINGE, Netflix, Kayo
- 30 minutes of standard calls from Australia to overseas numbers
- Unlimited standard international SMS and MMS from Australia to all destinations
- Add on International Calling Packs in the My Telstra app from $10/mth for additional calling minutes from Australia to selected destinations
- 5G network access included
- No Lock-in Contract
- Sim Only Plan
- Pay by AutoPay
- International calls and SMS
- No excess data charges in Australia
- Data Sharing for up to 10 eligible services in one account
- National Calls - Unlimited
- National SMS - Unlimited
- Can add entertainment such as BINGE, Netflix, Kayo
- 30 minutes of standard calls from Australia to overseas numbers
- Unlimited standard international SMS and MMS from Australia to all destinations
- Add on International Calling Packs in the My Telstra app from $10/mth for additional calling minutes from Australia to selected destinations
- Free BINGE Standard for 3 months
- No Lock-in Contract
- Phone Included Plan
- No excess data charges in Australia
- 5G network access
- Data Sharing for up to 10 eligible services on your account
- National Calls - Unlimited
- National SMS - Unlimited
- 30 minutes of standard calls to overseas numbers from Australia
- Unlimited International SMS to all countries
- If you cancel this plan, you will lose your credit and must pay the balance of any remaining device repayments
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Last audited 23 November 2020
Mobile Data Plans – Keeping You Connected
It’s an information-driven world these days. Thanks to the sheer power of Australia’s advanced and super-fast 4G mobile networks, it’s actually possible to connect to broadband internet when you’re out and about at speeds that rival even the fastest NBN service. Whether you’re carrying a compact tablet or a powerful large-screen tablet with you for work or travel, you’re going to need some way of getting connected to that Australia-wide network. Mostly so that you can keep in touch or keep working no matter where the day takes you. Using your smartphone as a hotspot works for emergencies. But if you want the freedom of getting online when you want and need to, that device is going to need its own SIM.
With that in mind, many of Australia’s mobile providers have started offering mobile data plans. They come in the form of a special SIM that you can use in your tablet (and your laptop, with an adapter) to gain access to speedy 4G broadband out in the world. And since you’ll need a data allowance big enough that you don’t have to constantly watch your usage – even unlimited mobile data with some providers – we’ve gathered all the essential info to help you compare data plans to find the best one for your needs.
Special Data Deals and Promotions
For starters, you can try Southern Phone’s network with their affordable mobile broadband deals starting from $15/month with 7GB of mobile data. Moose Mobile, meanwhile, offers data-only plan of up to 100GB for only $64/month, no lock-in contract.
Another option is Telstra, which delivers data-only plans from 5GB all the way up to 200GB with a lot of great perks, which is synonymous with getting a Telstra mobile service. All these plans are on a month-to-month setup with 5G network access included on the high-end plans, plus no extra data charges in Australia.
SIM-Only Plans
If you already own your smartphone and just want to find the best value deal to get you connected for calls and data, then a SIM-only plan lets you pick your provider and go. You can choose a contract plan that reduces the overall cost, or enjoy the freedom of paying month-to-month and being able to swap to a different provider if you find a better deal. You won’t easily find mobile plans with unlimited data, but in many cases the allowances are so large it doesn’t matter. Regardless of which you choose, you always get to keep your mobile number.
Phone Plans
If you need a new smartphone – or just want to keep up with the latest advances in mobile phone technology – you can grab one without having to pay for it outright by taking up a mobile phone plan on a contract. Get the cost of your new phone rolled in with your calls and data allowance. You can even swap out your phone every year for the latest model for a modest charge. If you want to be the first with the latest, a phone plan is the right fit for you.
Prepaid Plans
With prepaid, you always know what you’re spending – you set the budget and top up your allowance whenever you need to. You can bring your own phone and just get a prepaid SIM card to take advantage of some great deals, or you can buy and own a phone and then top up its call and data allowance as you go. Prepaid is the contract-free, flexible way of getting connected with the freedom to change when you want.
Data Plans
If you’ve got a 3G or 4G capable tablet or laptop you’ll want to be able to get it online when you’re out and about without the hassle of plugging in your phone or setting up a mobile hotspot. Having data access on the device itself not only frees you from having to search out Wi-Fi hotspots, but also keeps your personal information secure. Data-only plans give you a SIM especially for your tablet or laptop. That way, you can always be online wherever you are.
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