Australian Mobile Phone Plan Providers

Since 2010, we’ve been helping Australian customers make better-informed choices on their telco plans and services. 

We help customers compare leading mobile providers, and feature a wide range of mobile plans in our extensive database. 

Our mobile comparison platform simplifies how you shop around for a phone plan, giving you a clear and concise view of how one plan compares to the other in just minutes. 

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10Mates

10Mates offers a range of SIM-only, postpaid mobile plans with no lock-in contracts. All plans include coverage on Telstra’s wholesale 4G mobile network, with 5G access also available on the largest plan. Customers can also roll over up to 500 gigabytes (GB) of unused data, and 10Mates internet customers can claim an ongoing $5 monthly discount.

Pros

• $5 per month discount for bundling internet and mobile
• Data banking up to 500GB
• Unlimited international calls to up to 15 countries on selected plans.

Cons

• Excess data charged at $15 per GB
• Download speeds capped at 100Mbps or 250Mbps depending on your plan
• Plans run on Telstra’s wholesale networks, so coverage is not as extensive as the full Telstra network.

AGL

Energy giant AGL made the move into telco in 2020 with the launch of NBN plans, which was followed by SIM-only mobile plans in 2021. Offering 4G and 5G coverage on the nationwide Optus network, AGL’s postpaid plans feature competitive prices and a $10 per-month discount for existing AGL energy customers.

Pros

• All plans include 5G network access
• No lock-contracts
• $50 monthly international call credit on all plans.

Cons

• 5G download speeds are capped at 100 megabits per second (Mbps)
• Must be an AGL electricity or gas customer to qualify for a $10 monthly discount
• Excess data charged at $10 per GB.

ALDI Mobile

A multi-time winner of Canstar’s Best Prepaid Mobile Plan Provider award, ALDI Mobile is the telco arm of supermarket chain ALDI. The telco offers a selection of low-cost prepaid plans, all of which are available on a SIM-only basis. Options include standard 30-day and 365-day long expiry plans, as well as family bundles with shared data for up to six people. All plans include Telstra 4G and 5G wholesale network coverage.

Pros

• Unlimited data rollover on active plans
• Selected plans include unlimited international calls to 20 countries
• eSIM available.

Cons

• Download speeds capped at 100Mbps, 150Mbps or 250Mbps, depending on plan
• International roaming is pay-as-you-go only
• Plans run on Telstra’s wholesale networks, so coverage is not as extensive as the full Telstra network.

Amaysim

A long-standing player in the prepaid space, Amaysim’s mobile range includes 28-day, seven-day and long-expiry SIM-only plans. Alongside unlimited national talk and text, Amaysim customers score unlimited rollover of any unused data, plus unlimited standard international calls to up to 42 countries on selected plans. All plans also include Optus 4G and 5G coverage where available. 

Pros

• Optus 4G/5G network coverage
• Unlimited data banking on active plans 
• eSIM available.

Cons

• Download speeds capped at 150Mbps or 200Mbps, depending on plan
• International roaming is pay-as-you-go only
• Additional data can be added before plan renewals, but for $10 per GB.

Aussie Broadband

Australian-owned and operated Aussie Broadband is better known for its popular range of home internet plans, but the telco also offers postpaid SIM plans for customers bringing their own devices. Using Optus 4G and 5G coverage, one big advantage of Aussie’s plans is no excess data charges for use in Australia – if you hit your monthly data allowance, your speeds will instead be slowed until your bill cycle resets. 

Pros

• International call credit of up to $500 per month on selected plans
• 5% per month discount available if you add an Aussie Broadband internet plan
• Data sharing available across plans on the same account.

Cons

• Download speeds capped at 150Mbps on some plans
• Data use over monthly allowance is capped at speeds of 1.5Mbps
• International roaming is not available.

Belong

A SIM-only telco owned by Telstra, Belong offers similar coverage and benefits to its parent company, but at cheaper prices. Customers can choose from a small range of postpaid plans, all of which include generous data and bonuses like data gifting and banking. All Belong plans are contract-free and flexible, with 5G network coverage also included and add-ons like international calling and roaming available.

Pros

• No excess data charges for use in Australia – instead, speeds are slowed to 1Mbps
• Unlimited data banking on active plans
• International call, text and roaming packs can be added at any time.  

Cons

• Technically postpaid, but customers need to pay upfront each month
• Download speeds capped at 150Mbps or 250Mbps, depending on the plan
• Plans run on Telstra’s wholesale networks, so coverage is not as extensive as the full Telstra network.

Bendigo Telco

First established in 2000, Bendigo Telco is the communications equivalent of ‘community banking’ pioneer Bendigo Bank – a customer-focused mobile and internet provider offering flexibility and value. Bendigo’s SIM-only postpaid plans include plenty of data, Optus 4G and 5G coverage and on selected plans up to $500 in international call credit each month. Customers can also nominate to help fund Australian community groups with a portion of their mobile bill.

Pros

• No lock-in contracts
• International roaming add-on packs available
• Australian-based customer support. 

Cons

• Technically postpaid, but customers need to pay upfront each month
• Excess data charged at $10 per GB
• Download speeds capped at 100Mbps or 150Mbps on selected plans. 

Boost Mobile

Boost Mobile is one of Australia’s most popular prepaid plan providers, packing in plenty of data for dollars on its large plan range. It’s also the only telco besides Telstra to offer full access to the Telstra 4G and 5G mobile networks, making it an easy way to get extensive coverage at a lower price. Boost Mobile’s SIM-only plans include seven and 28-day or 12-month expiries, plus extras on selected plans such as international calls and data rollover.

Pros

• Access to the full Telstra 4G and 5G networks
• eSIM available
• Data rollover on selected plans.

Cons

• 28-day expiries, rather than 30 days or one month
• Download speeds capped at 150Mbps or 250Mbps on selected plans 
• Cheapest plans don’t include international calling extras. 

Coles Mobile

Another supermarket-owned telco, Coles Mobile provides flexible lower-cost plans to customers, along with add-on extras. All plans are SIM-only, but you can choose from auto-renewing postpaid plans or 28-day and long-expiry prepaid. Plans include features such as unlimited international calls, the ability to roll over unused data, and Optus 4G and 5G network coverage. 

Pros

• Dank banking available up to 500GB on active prepaid plans, or 1000GB on postpaid plans
• Unlimited standard talk and text to 15 countries
• No lock-in contracts.

Cons

• Not all prepaid plans include 5G; 5G download speeds capped at 100Mbps
• International roaming is pay-as-you-go only and requires additional plan credit
• Postpaid plans auto-renew monthly unless cancelled.

Dodo

One of Australia’s best-known internet providers, Dodo offers a small range of SIM-only postpaid plans, with coverage on the Optus 4G and 5G networks. Plans are month-to-month and flexible, and also include no excess data charges for use in Australia. Customers will also get unlimited data banking on all plans, in addition to up to $400 of international calling credit each month. 

Pros

• No excess data charges for use in Australia – instead, data speeds are slowed until billing cycle resets
• Unlimited data banking on active plans
• International roaming add-on packs available.

Cons

• Download speeds capped at 150Mbps 
• Data use over monthly allowance is capped at speeds of 256Kbps, which is too slow for many activities
• International data roaming is $10 per day for one GB of data.

Ezee Mobile

Created in partnership with Chemist Warehouse, Ezee Mobile offers a small range of 30-day prepaid, bring-your-own-phone SIM plans. Plans are available with a physical SIM or eSIM, and include extras such as international calling and data banking. Ezee Mobile runs on the Telstra 4G and 5G wholesale networks, and all plans are contract-free.

Pros

• eSIM available
• Data banking up to 1000GB
• Unlimited international calls and texts to 15 countries.

Cons

• No international roaming available
• Download speeds capped at 100Mbps or 250Mbps depending on your plan
• Plans run on Telstra’s wholesale networks, so coverage is not as extensive as the full Telstra network.

Everyday Mobile 

Formerly known as Woolworths Mobile, Everyday Mobile is another supermarket-powered provider that, like Coles, offers both postpaid and prepaid options. Customers can choose from 30-day or long expiry prepaid plans, or monthly postpaid plans, all of which include coverage on Telstra’s wholesale 4G and 5G networks. Selected plans also include unlimited international calling to up to 22 countries, plus data gifting and data banking.

Pros

• eSIM available
• Data banking available up to 1000GB
• Save 10% off an in-store Woolworths shop every month (on select plans) when you link your Everyday Rewards card.

Cons

• 5G download speeds capped at 150Mbps or 250Mbps, depending on your plan
• Monthly 10% Woolworths shop discount not available on long expiry plans
• International roaming available through add-on packs only. 

Exetel

Exetel previously offered a small range of prepaid plans, but made a radical change in 2025 by streamlining its products down to one single option. The Exetel 5G SIM plan is a prepaid, BYO phone plan with no lock-in contracts and a hefty data allowance. Coverage runs on the Telstra wholesale 4G and 5G networks, and customers can bank up to 1000GB of rolled over data. The plan also includes unlimited standard calls to 15 selected countries. 

Pros

• Data banking available up to 1000GB
• eSIM available
• No excess data charges, as data use is capped at your monthly allowance.

Cons

• Only one plan available
• 5G download speeds capped at 150Mbps, 4G at 100Mbps
• International roaming is not available (although you can receive SMS when overseas).

Felix

Green-friendly SIM-only provider Felix keeps it simple with a handful of flexible prepaid plans. All plans auto-renew via subscription, with a monthly expiry and no lock-in contracts. Plans include no excess data charges, as well as an unlimited data option (although speeds are capped at 40Mbps). Felix offsets all energy use by purchasing renewable electricity, and will even plant a tree for every month you remain a customer. 

Pros

• Runs on the TPG/Vodafone network
• No excess data charges on two cheapest plans for use in Australia – instead, data speeds are slowed to 1.5Mbps until billing cycle resets
• International roaming, calling and text add-ons available.

Cons

• Speed caps apply to unlimited data plan
• Subscription plan, so will auto-renew monthly until cancelled
• No call centre – help available via app or website only.

Flip

One of the most consistently lowest-priced NBN providers in Canstar’s database, Flip applies the same budget-friendly approach to its postpaid SIM plans. The Aussie-owned telco offers a small range of month-to-month plans, ideal for customers looking for good value without the added frills. Plans run on the Optus 4G network, but 5G access isn’t yet available.  

Pros

• No excess data charges, as data use is capped at your monthly allowance (extra data can be added for $7 per GB)
• Plan discounts when bundled with a Flip NBN service
• No lock in contracts.

Cons

• No 5G network access available
• International calls are pay-as-you-go only
• International roaming is not available. 

Goodtel

Goodtel is a socially-conscious telco, giving 50% of profits earned on its mobile plans to a good cause, including environmental, literacy, animal welfare, and health charities. It offers a range of postpaid SIM-only plans as 4G-only or with 5G access, with larger plans also including unlimited standard international calls to eligible countries. Customers can also earn a discount by bundling with Goodtel home internet. 

Pros

• 50% of profits donated to your choice of selected charity/non-profit partners
• $5 per month discount for bundling with GoodTel internet
• Unlimited international calls and texts to 15 countries on selected plans.

Cons

• Download speeds capped at 100Mbps or 250Mbps, depending on your plan
• 5G access only on larger plans
• Plans run on Telstra’s wholesale networks, so coverage is not as extensive as the full Telstra network.

iiNet

TPG-owned iiNet complements its popular internet plans with a range of prepaid mobile options. Depending on the plan, customers receive coverage on the TPG/Vodafone 4G or 4G/5G networks, although download speeds are capped. iiNet also includes unlimited international calls and SMS to 31 countries on selected plans. All plans are eSIM-compatible and feature no lock-in contracts, and customers can score an ongoing discount when bundling with iiNet internet.

Pros

• Plan discounts when bundled with an iiNet internet service
• eSIM available
• Unlimited international calls to 31 countries on selected plans. 

Cons

• No 5G access on smallest plan
• Download speeds are capped at 150Mbps or 250Mbps
• International roaming is pay-as-you-go only and requires plan credit.

iPrimus

Another telco more known for its internet plans, iPrimus’ postpaid SIM-only mobile range includes plenty of data and Optus 4G and 5G network coverage. The contract-free plans feature no excess data charges for use in Oz, instead slowing down data speeds until the next month. Plans also include up to $100 of monthly international call credit, and unlimited international SMS.

Pros

• No excess data charges for use in Australia – instead, data speeds are slowed until billing cycle resets
• International calling add-on packs available
• No lock-in contract.

Cons

• Download speeds capped at 150Mbps
• Data use over monthly allowance is capped at speeds of 256Kbps, which is too slow for many activities
• International roaming is pay-as-you-go only.

Kogan Mobile

Kogan has made a name for itself as a discount online retailer, specialising in electronics. However, the company has since expanded into other areas, including the competitive mobile phone plan market. Kogan first launched its mobile phone plans in 2012 using the Telstra network, but currently operates on the Vodafone 4G and 5G network. Kogan Mobile puts an emphasis on good value at reasonable price points, offering prepaid SIM-only plans over monthly or 365-day options. 

Pros

• Unlimited standard national calls and texts included on all plans
• Data rollover up to 200GB available on all monthly plans
• Qantas Frequent Flyer points can be earned with select plans.

Cons

• 5G access only available on one plan
• Once data allowance runs out, data usage will stop unless you recharge or purchase a data pack
• No extras like entertainment packages available.

Konec Mobile

Another small provider offering plans on the Telstra wholesale mobile network, Konec’s range includes prepaid 30-day plans as well as 90-day, 180-day and 365-day long-expiry options. Selected plans include 5G network access, and the ability to bank up to 1000GB of unused data. 30-day plans also feature unlimited international calls and texts to 15 countries. 

Pros

• Data banking up to 1000GB
• Unlimited international calls and SMS to 15 countries on selected plans
• 5G coverage on selected plans.

Cons

• No international inclusions on long expiry plans 
• Download speeds capped at 100Mbps or 150Mbps depending on your plan
• International roaming is not available. 

Lebara

Despite operating around the world since 2001, Lebara launched its prepaid mobile services in Australia in 2009. Lebara’s SIM-only plans run on the Vodafone mobile network and the telco was acquired by Vodafone in 2016, and is now part of the TPG Telecom group. Lebara offers 30-day or 365-day prepaid plan options, which all come with varying data inclusions, international call credits and 200GB data banking.

Pros

• International call inclusions come standard with all SIM-only plans with varying inclusions
• Choosing auto-recharge includes a 10% discount on 30-day plans and above
• Data banking up to 200GB included on all plans.

Cons

• If you use up your data allowance, you’ll need to recharge or purchase a data add-on pack to continue use
• Download speeds are capped at 150Mbps on most plans and 200Mbps on the most expensive 30-day plan
• 5G not available on all plans.

LycaMobile

LycaMobile might be familiar to you if you’re an expat or frequent traveller, as the telco is well known for its international call and text inclusions. This makes LycaMobile an ideal provider for expats, travellers, international students and anyone else who needs to make international calls regularly. Although Lycamobile has a big emphasis on international inclusions, its SIM-only prepaid plans offer 28-day, six-month or 12-month plan options with generous data inclusions.

Pros

• International call and text inclusions on most plans
• Frequently offers bonus data or plan discounts
• Data banking available for up to 500GB on most plans.

Cons:

• 5G access only available on a few select plans
• 28-day recharge period means users need to recharge 13 times a year
• When data allowance is exhausted, data access will be cut off unless plan is recharged or a data add-on pack is purchased.

Mate

Aussie-owned telco MATE is well known for its value-packed SIM-only postpaid mobile plans and home internet plans. MATE’s mobile plans run on parts of the Telstra wholesale network, with no contracts and the option to cancel at any time without penalty. MATE also rewards loyal customers with a monthly internet discount for bundling both phone and broadband, making the provider one to keep on your shortlist if you’re looking for an all-in-one telco.

Pros

• Data banking available of up to 1000GB
• Occasionally offers entertainment subscriptions
• Discounts when bundling a mobile plan with an internet plan.

Cons

• No international roaming options
• If data allowance and data bank is exhausted, data access will be cut off unless you renew your plan
• No data add-on packs to purchase.

Moose Mobile

Moose Mobile has been around since 2016, previously as a refurbished mobile phone seller. While phones are no longer available, Moose instead offers a suite of postpaid SIM-only mobile phone plans using the Optus 4G Plus and 5G network. Moose Mobile’s monthly mobile plans are no lock-in contract with no setup or exit fees. The Moose Mobile app offers deep insight into your data usage as well as parental controls for families. 

Pros

• 5G access available on all plans with a compatible device
• 200GB of data banking on all plans
• No lock-in contracts or exit fees.

Cons

• International credit only available on most expensive plan
• Download speeds capped at 100Mbps on three cheapest plans
• Excess data is $9 per GB, charged in kilobyte increments and automatically added to your bill.

More

More, a sister company to Tangerine, is an Australian telecom that offers no lock-in contract postpaid SIM-only plans using parts of the Telstra 4G and 5G mobile network to deliver service. More’s phone plans include unlimited standard national calls and texts, a variety of data inclusions and data banking from up to 500GB or up to 1000GB. While More’s plans are technically considered postpaid, you will be required to pre-pay for your service at the beginning of the month.

Pros

• Commbank Yello members eligible for discounts on mobile plans
• 500GB data banking on cheapest plan and 1000GB data banking on all other plans
• Seven or 14-day international roaming packs are available for purchase.

Cons

• Despite plans being postpaid, you are required to pay for your service upfront
• Download speeds are capped at 100Mbps, 200Mbps or 250Mbps depending on plan
• 5G network not available on the cheapest plan.

OnePass Mobile

OnePass Mobile, previously known as Catch Connect, is a smaller telco with a suite of prepaid phone plans. OnePass Mobile operates on the Optus 4G Plus network and offers its prepaid plans across 28, 90 or 365 days. 

Pros

• Long expiry plans offer good value for money
• Generous data inclusions
• No lock-in contracts or exit fees.

Cons

• Once you have exhausted your data allowance, you will need to purchase data for $10 for 1GB or $15 for 2GB to stay connected
• No 5G connectivity available
• No international credit comes included with plans.

Optus

As one of the ‘big three’ Aussie telcos, Optus offers a variety of postpaid, prepaid and phone-on-a-plan mobile phone plans as well as internet plan options. Optus also throws in plenty of attractive extras for mobile users, including international roaming and streaming bundle discounts. If you’re big on data, you can get up to 400GB of monthly fast data on some Optus phone plans, and all postpaid mobile plans now include additional ‘endless data’ capped at speeds of 1.5Mbps.

Pros

• Wide range of new and popular phones to bundle as phone-on-a-plan contracts
• Second largest mobile network in Australia
• Entertainment and subscription extras available.

Cons

• Plan prices can seem expensive compared to smaller telcos
• Seven-day and long expiry prepaid plans have capped speed downloads of 250Mbps
• Prepaid plans don’t come with ‘unlimited data’ and extra data will need to be purchased if you have exhausted your data allowance and data bank.

Pennytel

Since being liquidated and acquired by MyNetFone in 2013, Pennytel has bounced back, offering a suite of internet plans and SIM-only mobile plans using parts of the Telstra network. Pennytel’s seven SIM-only mobile plans all have no lock-in contract, are eSIM compatible, come with unlimited standard national calls and texts, along with data banking. 

Pros

• Wide range of plans to choose from
• eSIM available
• Data banking of up to 500GB or 1000GB depending on plan.

Cons

• Download speeds are capped at 100Mbps, 150Mbps or 250Mbps depending on plan
• 5G access not available on cheapest two plans
• Data allowances are not as generous as other providers.

Southern Phone

Southern Phone has been operating since 2002 and was bought by AGL in 2019. The telco offers mobile and internet services across Australia using the Optus 4G and 5G network. Southern Phone has a small suite of well-priced SIM-only postpaid plans, as well as a limited number of phone-on-a-plan options available. 

Pros

• One of few smaller mobile plan providers to offer handsets as well as SIM-only plans
• 5G network available on all plans if using a compatible device
• International call credit on all plan options.

Cons

• Download speeds are capped at 100Mbps on 5G
• Only three plan options available
• If data allowance is exhausted, extra data needs to be purchased for $10 per GB.

SpinTel

SpinTel has been on the Aussie telecommunications scene since 1996, providing a small range of simple and straightforward postpaid mobile phone plans on the Optus network. Spintel’s plans run on a month-to-month basis with no lock-in contracts or exit fees. While it may not offer the same bells and whistles as bigger telcos, Spintel’s small suite includes unlimited standard national calls and texts, international call credit and eSIM options. 

Pros

• 5G available on all plans
• Varying international call credit included on all plans
• Generous data inclusions for pricing.

Cons

• Limited plan options to choose from
• If data allowance is exhausted, extra data will need to be purchased for $10 per GB on the cheapest plan and $12 per GB on remaining plans
• Download speeds capped at 100Mbps on the cheapest plan and 150Mbps on other plans.

Spriggy Mobile

Spriggy Mobile is an offshoot of the children’s budgeting app and debit card service, Spriggy. Its plan is designed exclusively for use by kids, with ownership and supervision from a parent or guardian. All plans are prepaid and SIM-only, with no contracts. You’ll also get a range of parental control options such as call history access and mobile data management, as well as auto-blocking of adult and inappropriate content.

Pros

• In-built child protections, including parental control and content restrictions 
• Optus 4G and 5G network coverage
• Data banking up to 75GB available.

Cons

• Auto-renews unless cancelled
• Additional data charged at $10 per GB
• Download speeds capped at 150Mbps. 

Superloop

Superloop is better known for its internet plans, however it launched a range of mobile SIM-only prepaid plans in 2022. The five Superloop mobile 30-day prepaid plans all include unlimited standard calls and texts within Australia, with data banking available up to 500GB or 1000GB, depending on the plan.

Pros

• International call and text credit to 15 select countries available on all plans
• Data banking available on all plan
• Discounts given when bundling multiple plans.

Cons

• Less generous data inclusions on cheaper plans when compared to other providers
• 5G access not available on the cheapest plan option
• Capped download speeds of 100Mbps on 4G, 150Mbps or 250Mbps depending on the 5G plan chosen.

Swoop

Swoop originally launched as a wireless broadband service, but in 2023 added SIM-only month-to-month mobile plans to its product range. Swoop offers four mobile plans that run on Optus’ 4G and 5G network, all of which include unlimited standard national talk and text, varied data allowances, data banking and 5G access with a compatible device.

Pros

• Data banking of up to 200GB on its cheapest plan and 300GB on all other plans
• Data inclusions are quite generous for this price range
• 5G network available on all plans with a compatible device.

Cons

• Limited plan options compared to other telcos
• International credit not included on all plans
• Download speeds capped at 100Mbps.

Tangerine

Tangerine, a sister company to More, is known for its NBN plans but also offers postpaid SIM-only mobile phone plans. Tangerine uses parts of the Telstra 5G and 4G networks to provide services across Australia. The plans are month-to-month with no lock-in contracts and no exit fees. Customers can purchase international roaming packs and have access to extras like data banking and gifting on all plans. 

Pros

• All plans apart from its cheapest plan include up to 1000GB of data banking
• You can gift up to 50% of your included data allowance to other Tangerine mobile customers, with a minimum of 1GB per transaction
• Multiple international roaming pack options to choose from.

Cons

• 5G not available on all plan options
• International call and text credit not included on all plan options
• Download speeds are capped at either 100Mbps or 150Mbps depending on the plan chosen.

TeleChoice

TeleChoice is a low-cost Australian-owned and operated mobile service provider using parts of Telstra’s 4G and 5G mobile network. It offers a range of postpaid and prepaid SIM-only plans; you also have the option to bundle a plan with a handset on a 24-month contract if you’re after a new phone.

Pros

• Large range of plan options to choose from
• Data banking of up to 500GB or 1000GB depending on the plan chosen
• Data gifting available between other TeleChoice customers.

Cons

• Capped download speeds of 100Mbps or 150Mbps depending on the plan chosen
• Phone-on-a-plan doesn’t have some of the newest and most popular devices
• $29 one-off setup fee for customers choosing a phone-on-a-plan.

Telstra

Telstra operates Australia’s largest mobile network and is probably the first brand that comes to mind when you think of mobile plans. Telstra offers a vast range of mobile phone plans, with choices of seven-day or 28-day prepaid, month-to-month postpaid, or phone-on-a-plan options. Telstra offers a good variety of extras, like entertainment packages, that you won’t find with many other telcos. 

Pros

• Premium features like entertainment extras available
• Varying international credit inclusions
• Biggest mobile network in Australia.

Cons

• Plans are on the more expensive side
• Extra data is $10 per GB and will automatically be added if you go over your data allowance on prepaid plans
• Some prepaid plan download speeds are capped at 150Mbps or 250Mbps.

TPG

Founded in 1986, TPG is one of the biggest internet service providers in Australia. In 2020, TPG merged with Vodafone to form the TPG Telecom Group, which helped Vodafone improve its mobile network coverage. TPG offers a small suite of postpaid month-to-month services on the Vodafone mobile network.

Pros

• Varying international credit balances on all plans
• Generous data inclusions for price point
• eSIM option available.

Cons

• Only three plans to choose from
• 5G access not available on cheapest plan
• Capped download speeds of 150Mbps on the cheapest two plans and 250Mbps on the most expensive plan.

Vodafone

As one of the biggest telcos in the world, Vodafone has a product range as diverse as it is comprehensive. When it comes to phone plans, Vodafone has certainly modernised its plan range and is now hard to beat, whether you’re looking for a new handset deal, or a SIM-only postpaid or prepaid plan. Vodafone’s network covers 98.4% of Australians, meaning most customers can get Vodafone coverage in their area. 

Pros

• No excess data fees but download speeds are slowed to 2Mbps on postpaid plans and 1.5Mbps on 28-day prepaid plans
• Family bundling discounts available 
• Lots of devices available for phone-on-a-plan services.

Cons

• Plans can be more expensive than smaller telcos
• International credit only available on select plans
• Smallest mobile network in Australia.

Yomojo

Yomojo is a small but competitive prepaid provider, offering contract-free and low-priced mobile plans. Yomojo has been around the Aussie telco space since 2015 and runs on the Optus network. Customers can find discounts available for multiple-line services – making it a great choice for parents looking to bundle their family’s mobile plans on one account.

Pros

• Discounts for multiple plans on one account
• Wide range of plans available
• No lock-in contracts.

Cons

• No 5G network access currently available
• Download speeds capped at 100Mbps
• No international roaming options.

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