Everyone wants to save a buck or two, and when it comes to mobile phone plans, it’s all about getting the best value for money possible. Luckily there has never been a better time to choose a new phone plan, with telcos large and small competing for your business with some great offers and often incredible promotional deals. Here at Canstar Blue, we explore some of the biggest and best phone deals currently available in Australia — who’s offering what, when it expires and what you need to keep in mind so you can grab the best phone plan for your needs.
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iPhone XS Deals
Apple’s latest iPhone upgrade landed in September 2018. If you’re interested, here are the cheapest published iPhone XS deals on offer from Telstra, Vodafone and Optus for the standard 64GB model. These costs include handset repayments. This table includes featured products from our referral partners:
| Brand | Features | Max Data**/billing period | Advertised Cost^^/billing period | |
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Apple iPhone XS 64GB + $35 Red Plan
min. cost $2,460 over 24 month plan period |
2GB | $102.50 | Go To Site |
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Apple iPhone XS 64GB + $45 My Plan Plus
min. cost $2,208 over 24 month plan period |
4GB | $92 | |
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Apple iPhone XS 64GB + $59 Small
min. cost $2,736 over 24 month plan period |
3GB | $114 | Go To Site |
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Here’s the cheapest way to get the 64GB iPhone XS from each major telco:
- Telstra Small Lease Plan (3GB data): $104 per month ($59 plan + $45 lease phone payment). Total cost $2,496 over two years.
- Vodafone $35 Plan (2GB data): $80 per month ($35 plan + $45 phone payment). Total cost $1,620 over 36 months just for your phone; with the $35 plan added on, $2,880 over 36 months.
- Optus $45 My Plan Flex (4GB data): $82 per month ($45 plan + $37 lease phone payment). Total cost $1,968 over two years.
If you’re looking for more information on iPhone XS plans – from cheap deals, to unlimited data and more – we’ve compiled some of the best new iPhone offers from Telstra, Optus and Vodafone.
Samsung Galaxy S10+ Deals
Eyeing the new Samsung Galaxy S10+? Now could be a great time to score a deal on the most-wanted device from either Telstra, Vodafone or Optus. Below are some of the current published deals available for the new Galaxy flagship in our database— you can find more through our comparison tool. Some are sponsored products, which include a link to the retailer’s website for further details.
Telstra Galaxy S10+ deals
If you’re planning to buy the 128GB S10+ on a 24-month Telstra plan, prices start from $114 per month on the Small plan with 3GB data ($59 plan price, plus a $55 monthly phone payment). However, Telstra is offering $10 off its Extra Large plan for S10+ buyers: you’ll get your phone, plus the 60GB plan, and 100GB of bonus data monthly, for $139 per month over 24 months — that’s a saving of $240 over two years. The plan also features unlimited international talk and text to 15 countries, international roaming inclusions, access to the Telstra Air WiFi network plus data-free Apple Music and sports streaming.
You can also pick up the same deal on a Telstra lease plan, with your S10+ and Extra Large plan totalling $129 per month over 24 months. Although this is a cheaper option than buying the device, you will need to hand your phone back at the end of the two-year lease period, or if you decide to upgrade at the 12-month mark (upgrades also incur a $99 fee).
Telstra has also scored exclusive rights to Samsung’s 5G device, which will be available on the network later in the year. If you purchase or lease the S10+ from Telstra, then you’ll be able to upgrade to the S10+ 5G edition once the phone is available and at no extra cost on your existing plan, as long as you return the S10+ in good working order.
Below are examples of Telstra’s mobile plans which feature the ‘buy’ plans for the 128GB Samsung Galaxy S10+ on a two-year contract. Prices include both your monthly plan cost, and device payment. These are featured products.
| Brand | Features | Max Data**/billing period | Advertised Cost^^/billing period | |
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Samsung Galaxy S10+ 128GB + $59 Small
min. cost $2,736 over 24 month plan period |
3GB | $114 | Go To Site |
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Samsun Galaxy S10+ 128GB + $129 Extra Large
min. cost $3,336 over 24 month plan period |
160GB | $139 | Go To Site |
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Vodafone Galaxy S10+ Deals
Vodafone offers the most affordable monthly S10+ options, with total prices starting from $76.63 per month for your plan and phone ($35 Red plan, plus $41.63 phone payment over 36 months). However, larger Red postpaid plans currently include generous amounts of bonus data: 35GB on the $45 plan, 60GB of fast data on the $60 option and 70GB fast data on the $80 plan. If you’re not keen on the 36-month repayment period, you can select 24 months or even 12 months, but the repayments will be considerably more each month than the 36-month option.
Customers can also score a Loyalty Discount on selected Red plans, along with other bonuses from time to time, so it’s worth looking into what offers Vodafone currently has made available. Below are examples of Vodafone mobile plans which feature the 128GB Samsung Galaxy S10+ on a 36-month payment plan. Prices include both your monthly plan cost, and device payment. These are featured products.
| Brand | Features | Max Data**/billing period | Advertised Cost^^/billing period | |
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Samsung Galaxy S10+ 128GB + $35 Red Plan
min. cost $2,758.68 over 36 month plan period |
2GB | $76.63 | Go To Site |
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Samsung Galaxy S10+ 128GB + $50 Red Plus Plan
min. cost $3,298.68 over 36 month plan period |
50GB | $91.63 | Go To Site |
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Optus Galaxy S10+ Deals
Like Telstra, Optus offers a range of standard 24-month plans for the S10+, as well as leasing options. Optus’ smallest plan is its $45, 4GB My Plan Plus option and with the phone repayments at $44 over 24 months, you’ll only be up for $89 per month. The telco is offering a recommended plan deal for S10+ buyers: 200GB of data, plus your S10+, for $110 per month over two years with the plan at $105 plus a $5 phone payment.
Below are examples of Optus mobile plans which feature the 128GB Samsung Galaxy S10+ on a two-year contract. Prices include both your monthly plan cost, and device payment.
| Brand | Features | Max Data**/billing period | Advertised Cost^^/billing period | |
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Samsung Galaxy S10+ 128GB + $45 My Plan Plus
min. cost $2,136 over 24 month plan period |
4GB | $89 | |
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Samsung Galaxy S10+ 128GB + $125 My Plan Plus
min. cost $3,000 over 24 month plan period, plus any device payments |
200GB | $125 | |
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Phone Plan Deals: March 2019
If you’re shopping around for a mobile phone deal, now is a good time to do it. You’ll soon realise that most of the time these deals come on a month-to-month basis, with a Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO) that operates off one of the three networks in Australia. They get a wholesale network and, consequently, have a bit of room to move on price; examples of MVNOs are Amaysim, Boost Mobile, Dodo and supermarket mobile brands such as Woolworths Mobile and ALDI.
Expect deals like a few dollars off the normal monthly rates, extra data, freebies, or even all of the above. However, also be aware that some deals come with a catch. Hit the links below to jump to your favourite carrier:
- Catch Connect
- Boost Mobile
- Southern Phone
- Moose Mobile
- Telstra
- Vodafone
- OVO Mobile
- TeleChoice
- Yomojo
- Belong Mobile
- Exetel
- Pennytel
- Amaysim
- Vaya
- Optus
- Kogan
- ALDI Mobile
- Coles Mobile
- Jeenee Mobile
- Lebara
- LycaMobile
- SpinTel
- TPG
- Woolworths Mobile
- Dodo Mobile
The tables below features a selection of published plans from each provider. Some sponsored products include a direct link to the provider’s website – for a greater selection of plans, search with our mobile comparison tool above.
Catch Connect Mobile Phone Deals
Catch Connect offers prepaid plans on the Optus 4G Plus network. The telco has plenty of options available, so whether you prefer a 30-day, 90-day or 365-day plan, you’ll be able to find a prepaid plan to suit your needs.
Currently, the telco is offering a special introductory deal for its 90-day plans: just $15 for your first 90 days across selected plans (8GB, 35GB, and 54GB). Prices will revert to normal from your first recharge onwards, so you’ll then pay $39 for the 15GB plan, $69 for 35GB, and $89 for 54GB — but again, these are all 90-day plans. This promotion will run for a limited-time only, and is available to all new customers.
You can also score your first month on a 30-day plan for just $4.90. The offer applies to all 30-day plans, with all new customers paying a flat $4.90 charge for their first 30 days.
| Brand | Features | Max Data**/billing period | Advertised Cost^^/billing period | |
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min. cost $15 over 30 day expiry |
3GB | $15 | Go To Site |
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min. cost $25 over 30 day expiry |
11GB | $25 | Go To Site |
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min. cost $35 over 30 day expiry |
20GB | $35 | Go To Site |
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Boost Mobile Phone Deals
Boost Mobile is a long-time Telstra MVNO and is, in fact, the only MVNO to get access to the full Telstra network – not just parts of it. Plus, all plans include data-free Apple Music streaming and all plans include some international call inclusions, with the included countries varying from plan to plan. Plans are available across seven-day, 28-day, six-month and 12-month expiry plans.
If you sign up to Boost’s $30, $40, $50 or $70 plans between now and 13 May, 2019, you’ll receive a bonus 15GB of data each recharge for your first five recharges. These plans —along with the $10 and $20 prepaid offers— have also received a serious permanent data jumps, so you can score a huge 65GB per month for $70 (plus 15GB in bonus data).
| Brand | Features | Max Data**/billing period | Advertised Cost^^/billing period | |
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min. cost $30 over 28 day expiry |
20GB | $30 | Go To Site |
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min. cost $40 over 28 day expiry |
30GB | $40 | Go To Site |
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min. cost $50 over 28 day expiry |
40GB | $50 | Go To Site |
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min. cost $70 over 28 day expiry |
65GB | $70 | Go To Site |
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Southern Phone Mobile Phone Deals
Southern Phone is a telco with a conscious, giving back some of its profits to regional councils to help with infrastructure and community projects. It’s below Green plans operate on the Optus 4G network, on both month to month and 12-month plans. If you’re happy to sign on for 12 months, plans stand to receive slightly better deals with extra data compared to the month-to-month option.
The telco also offers several plans on Telstra’s 4G and 3G networks, all of which feature unlimited talk and text in Australia. Southern Phone’s Orange SIM-only plans are offered only on a month-to-month basis:
- Orange 15 (1GB data): $15 monthly
- Orange 30 (5GB data): $30 monthly
- Orange 45 (15GB data): $45 monthly
- Orange 60 (30GB data): $60 monthly
| Brand | Features | Max Data**/billing period | Advertised Cost^^/billing period | |
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min. cost $144 over 12 month plan period |
1GB | $12 | Go To Site |
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min. cost $264 over 12 month plan period |
7GB | $22 | Go To Site |
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min. cost $420 over 12 month plan period |
18GB | $35 | Go To Site |
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min. cost $600 over 12 month plan period |
23GB | $50 | Go To Site |
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Moose Mobile Phone Deals
Moose Mobile is already a competitive postpaid provider, offering good deals on month-to-month plans, but the telco also has a range of 12-month plans that include a bit more value. If you’re willing to sign up for a year, you can stand to receive a more competitive phone plan with more data for your money.
Moose operates on the Optus network so you get good coverage and a great price. Below are a selection of 12-month SIM-only plans, in price order. These are sponsored links.
| Brand | Features | Max Data**/billing period | Advertised Cost^^/billing period | |
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min. cost $228 over 12 month plan period |
6GB | $19 | Go To Site |
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min. cost $300 over 12 month plan period |
15GB | $25 | Go To Site |
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min. cost $396 over 12 month plan period |
30GB | $33 | Go To Site |
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Telstra Mobile Phone Deals
Telstra offers a wide variety of deals and bonuses to entice you over, including data-free Apple Music streaming from the service. You’ll also get:
- Free Telstra Air WiFi hotspot use
- Data-free sports streaming from Australian netball, A League, NRL, AFL and AFLW
- Data-free streaming of Apple Music
Right now, if you sign up to one of the below 12-month SIM-only plans you’ll also receive bonus data: an extra 15GB per month on the Small plan (so 30GB in total), 30GB on the Medium option (a total of 60GB), and 30GB on the Large plan (90GB in total). The Medium plan also includes a $20 monthly credit when you sign up online as a new customer, so you’ll only be paying $49 a month. This offer expires 29 March, 2019.
If you’re looking for a plan with a phone – such as the new iPhone XS, XS Max, or the Samsung Galaxy S10 — Telstra is offering some great deals on its 24-month handset plans. Currently, the $129 plan features bonus data (an extra 100GB per month on top of the included 60GB) and a $10 monthly credit. So you’ll get 160GB of fast data for $119 per month, not including your phone payments. Telstra’s Medium and Large 24-month plans also include bonus data for a limited time.
| Brand | Features | Max Data**/billing period | Advertised Cost^^/billing period | |
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min. cost $588 over 12 month plan period |
30GB | $49 | Go To Site |
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min. cost $708 over 12 month plan period |
60GB | $59 | Go To Site |
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$89 Extra Large BYO Mobile Plan
min. cost $1,068 over 12 month plan period |
90GB | $89 | Go To Site |
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Vodafone Mobile Phone Deals
Vodafone, perhaps unsurprisingly, has some enticing mobile phone deals running most of the time. Most commonly found across its plans is bonus data, depending on your choice of plan. Vodafone has even been known to offer free Netflix subscriptions from time to time, although this promo isn’t available currently.
Vodafone often boosts data allowances – current offers include 27GB to 70GB of bonus data on selected SIM-only 12-month plans, as outlined below. Plans with phones now include up to 70GB bonus data. Students can score bonuses like extra data or discounts on plans, so keep an eye out for what is currently on offer.
Currently you can get double the international minutes on select Zone 1 countries, with the $50 SIM Only Plus Plan including 1000 bonus minutes in addition to the 1000 included minutes. The $60 SIM Only plans include 2000 bonus minutes, while the $80 SIM Only Plus plan includes a bonus 3000 minutes, bringing the total up to 6000 minutes.
The more you spend, the more bonuses you stand to receive. Out of the ‘Big 3’, Vodafone seems to be the most generous with its bonus data, but you’ll have to weigh up if that is worth switching. Unlike Telstra and Optus, you won’t get any entertainment extras thrown in, but you can add these on for $5-$15 extra each month. If you’re looking for a new phone, you’ll have the choice of plans similar to the below SIM-only plans, however data inclusions may vary on the phone plans.
| Brand | Features | Max Data**/billing period | Advertised Cost^^/billing period | |
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min. cost $420 over 12 month plan period |
3GB | $35 | Go To Site |
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min. cost $540 over 12 month plan period |
15GB | $45 | Go To Site |
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min. cost $600 over 12 month plan period |
60GB | $50 | Go To Site |
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min. cost $720 over 12 month plan period |
40GB | $60 | Go To Site |
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min. cost $960 over 12 month plan period |
80GB | $80 | Go To Site |
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OVO Mobile Phone Deals
OVO Mobile is a competitive prepaid provider on the Optus network. Currently they’re offering bonus data for all customers who sign up to select plans by 30 April, 2019 (services must be activated by 14 May 2019). New customers can enjoy up to double the usual included gigabytes on Small, Medium, Large or Extra Large OVO Mobile plans and will be able to keep their bonus data for as long as their plan is active.
OVO Mobile customers will also receive access to data-free streaming of partnered sports, including rugby, as well as a free cyber safety software login on all plans.
| Brand | Features | Max Data**/billing period | Advertised Cost^^/billing period | |
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min. cost $9.95 over 30 day expiry |
1GB | $9.95 | Go To Site |
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min. cost $14.95 over 30 day expiry |
2GB | $14.95 | Go To Site |
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min. cost $19.95 over 30 day expiry |
4GB | $19.95 | Go To Site |
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min. cost $29.95 over 30 day expiry |
10GB | $29.95 | Go To Site |
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min. cost $34.95 over 30 day expiry |
25GB | $34.95 | Go To Site |
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min. cost $49.95 over 30 day expiry |
40GB | $49.95 | Go To Site |
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TeleChoice Mobile Phone Deals
TeleChoice is yet another provider offering discounts on its 12-month and 24-month plans. If you sign up for a year or two, you’ll get a more competitive phone plan at your disposal – with savings between $2 and $8 per month available. It may not seem like much, but that adds up to close to $100 annually in savings.
Right now, TeleChoice is throwing in bonus data on all its SIM plans. If you’re interested in a 12-month or 24-month deal, you’ll get an extra 2GB on the $60 plan and 5GB per month on the $25. The higher-level plans include more generous inclusions with the $35 plan running a Lunar New Year special bonus (until 31 March, 2019) at 25.88GB bonus data, while the $40 plan has a generous 27GB of bonus data (until 31 March, 2019).
| Brand | Features | Max Data**/billing period | Advertised Cost^^/billing period | |
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min. cost $192 over 12 month plan period |
4GB | $16 | Go To Site |
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min. cost $300 over 12 month plan period |
10GB | $25 | Go To Site |
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min. cost $420 over 12 month plan period |
38.88GB | $35 | Go To Site |
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min. cost $480 over 12 month plan period |
45GB | $40 | Go To Site |
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Yomojo Mobile Phone Deals
Yomojo is yet another Optus network reseller with some competitive prepaid plans, including a plan specifically designed for kids. If you’re part of a multi-user household, the telco also offers family bundling discounts: bundle two or more services, you stand to save up to 15% every 30 days, as opposed to if you sourced each plan separately.
| Brand | Features | Max Data**/billing period | Advertised Cost^^/billing period | |
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min. cost $15.90 over 30 day expiry |
2GB | $15.90 | Go To Site |
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min. cost $29.90 over 30 day expiry |
10GB | $29.90 | Go To Site |
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min. cost $34.90 over 30 day expiry |
16GB | $34.90 | Go To Site |
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min. cost $89.90 over 30 day expiry |
90GB | $89.90 | Go To Site |
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Belong Mobile Phone Deals
As a longstanding internet provider, Belong has expanded to offer mobile phone plans on the Telstra network. As a direct subsidiary of Telstra, Belong exists as a low-cost alternative to the big blue telco, and offers some interesting postpaid mobile phone plans. For $25, for example, you can receive unlimited calls and SMS, plus 5GB data. Belong also allows customers to ‘bank’ any unused gigabytes each month for later use, provided you pay for your service on time each month.
| Brand | Features | Max Data**/billing period | Advertised Cost^^/billing period | |
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min. cost $10 over one month plan period |
1GB | $10 | Go To Site |
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min. cost $25 over one month plan period |
5GB | $25 | Go To Site |
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min. cost $40 over one month plan period |
15GB | $40 | Go To Site |
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Exetel Phone Deals
Exetel is already one of the cheaper NBN providers out there, but did you know it also provides some great low-cost phone plans? Exetel runs on the Optus 4G network with no-contract plans and includes plans that run exclusively on the 3G network with up to 90GB of data.
| Brand | Features | Max Data**/billing period | Advertised Cost^^/billing period | |
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min. cost $14.99 over one month plan period |
3GB | $14.99 | Go To Site |
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min. cost $19.99 over one month plan period |
6GB | $19.99 | Go To Site |
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min. cost $24.99 over one month plan period |
10GB | $24.99 | Go To Site |
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min. cost $29.99 over one month plan period |
18GB | $29.99 | Go To Site |
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Pennytel Phone Deals
After liquidating in 2013, Pennytel jumped back into the telco market when it was acquired by MyNetFone. Operating as a MVNO on the Telstra network, Pennytel offers SIM-only postpaid phone plans on a month-to-month basis. The focus is on simple plans across four price points and great customer support.
| Brand | Features | Max Data**/billing period | Advertised Cost^^/billing period | |
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min. cost $10.99 over one month plan period |
1GB | $10.99 | Go To Site |
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min. cost $15.99 over one month plan period |
2GB | $15.99 | Go To Site |
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min. cost $19.99 over one month plan period |
4GB | $19.99 | Go To Site |
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min. cost $28.99 over one month plan period |
10GB | $28.99 | Go To Site |
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Amaysim Phone Deals
Amaysim is already well-known as a cut-price Optus network reseller, offering six prepaid mobile phone plans. Amaysim also offers energy plans and while there aren’t any specific bundling discounts available right now, Amaysim had previously provided free mobile plans for customers signing up for energy. Plus, the prepaid range includes an Unlimited 60GB plan for $60 over a 28 day billing period, that’s $1 per 1GB! Currently the telco is offering the Unlimited 1GB plan for $1 over your first recharge, but you’ll need to use the code ‘1FOR1’ before March 31 to take advantage of this offer.
| Brand | Features | Max Data**/billing period | Advertised Cost^^/billing period | |
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min. cost $1 over 28 day expiry |
1GB | $1 | Go To Site |
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min. cost $20 over 28 day expiry |
2.5GB | $20 | Go To Site |
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min. cost $30 over 28 day expiry |
10GB | $30 | Go To Site |
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min. cost $40 over 28 day expiry |
20GB | $40 | Go To Site |
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min. cost $50 over 28 day expiry |
40GB | $50 | Go To Site |
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min. cost $60 over 28 day expiry |
60GB | $60 | Go To Site |
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Vaya Mobile Phone Deals
Since being under the wing of Amaysim, Vaya has continued to build upon its competitive postpaid SIM-only plans. Like its bigger brother, Vaya uses the Optus network and offers four base plans on six-month contracts. There are five month-to-month plans available, but if you’re willing to sign up for a six-month contract, you can get extra data on your plan each month. If you can commit to six months, you stand to receive a pretty good deal.
| Brand | Features | Max Data**/billing period | Advertised Cost^^/billing period | |
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Unlimited $24
min. cost $144 over 6 month plan period |
8GB | $24 | |
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Unlimited $36
min. cost $216 over 6 month plan period |
20GB | $36 | |
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Unlimited $44
min. cost $264 over 6 month plan period |
40GB | $44 | |
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Unlimited $56
min. cost $336 over 6 month plan period |
60GB | $56 | |
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Optus Mobile Phone Deals
Optus is known for offering plenty of incentives for customers, including bonus data and the following plan extras:
- Data-free music streaming from Google Play, Spotify, and iHeartRadio
- Free Optus Sport, including live Premier League content
- Free National Geographic content
- Data-free TV streaming from Netflix, Stan, and ABC iView is normally available for an extra $5 per month: however, Optus is currently waiving this fee for new online signups across a range of plans
Optus has launched a series of ‘promo’ SIM-only plans, which offer huge data inclusions. Currently, you can get 30GB of data for $35 per month; 50GB for $45 monthly; or 80GB for $55. All of these plans are only available on 12-month contracts, and for a limited time. You can also grab 10% off the $45 plan and the $55 plan, bringing these plans down to $40.50 and $49.50 respectively (offer expires 31 March, 2019).
| Brand | Features | Max Data**/billing period | Advertised Cost^^/billing period | |
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$35 My Plan Plus
min. cost $420 over 12 month plan period |
6GB | $35 | |
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$35 My Promo Plus
min. cost $420 over 12 month plan period |
30GB | $35 | |
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$45 My Promo Plus
min. cost $486 over 12 month plan period |
50GB | $40.50 | |
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$55 My Promo Plus
min. cost $594 over 12 month plan period |
80GB | $49.50 | |
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Kogan Mobile Phone Deals
Kogan Mobile is known as a cut-price prepaid provider, operating on the Vodafone 4G network. Although all of its prepaid plans are offered on a 30-day contract-free basis, Kogan is especially competitive with discounts if you commit to 90 days or more upfront.
For example, although its Large 20GB plan is $36.90 every 30 days, you’ll pay $99.90 for 90 days upfront – which works out to be just $33.30 monthly. The savings get larger if you commit to a longer period. Currently Kogan is offering some it discounts for new customers on its 90-day plans — prepay $14.90 for the 90-day Small, Medium and Large plans (that’s $4.97 per 30 days), or prepay $139.90 for 90-days on the Extra Large plan ($46.64 per 30 days). The below table lists each plan’s 30-day pricing.
| Brand | Features | Max Data**/billing period | Advertised Cost^^/billing period | |
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Medium
min. cost $29.90 over 30 day expiry |
13GB | $29.90 | |
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Large
min. cost $36.90 over 30 day expiry |
20GB | $36.90 | |
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Extra Large
min. cost $49.90 over 30 day expiry |
40GB | $49.90 | |
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ALDI Mobile Phone Deals
While you line up for your milk, bread and Special Buys, you might want to pop an ALDI Mobile SIM card in your trolley as well. ALDI’s plans mean you can enjoy a massive 40GB data for only $55; enough for social media scrolling lots of video streaming. ALDI Mobile is a prepaid provider running off the Telstra network, so you know you’re getting great coverage.
| Brand | Features | Max Data**/billing period | Advertised Cost^^/billing period | |
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XL Value Pack
min. cost $35 over 30 day expiry |
20GB | $35 | |
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XXL Value Pack
min. cost $45 over 30 day expiry |
30GB | $45 | |
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Jumbo Value Pack
min. cost $55 over 30 day expiry |
40GB | $55 | |
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Coles Mobile Phone Deals
Coles Mobile has a range of prepaid plans, with two out of its four options featuring a 35-day expiry period and the other two on 10-day and 365-day expiries. If you’re willing to commit for 12 months, Coles Mobile’s 365-day plan for $180, features 36GB of total data. This works out to be 3GB each month for only $15, but you will have to pay upfront and ration out your data pool over the course of the year.
Currently you can get 25GB of bonus data on your first three recharges on either the $20 or $40 plans. On the $20 plan you’ll get a total of 28GB over the 35-day expiry, while the $40 plan gets you a total of 35GB over 35 days. This offer is for new customers only and expires 31 March, 2019.
| Brand | Features | Max Data**/billing period | Advertised Cost^^/billing period | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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35 Day Plan – 3GB
min. cost $20 over 35 day expiry |
3GB | $20 | |
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35 Day Plan – 10GB
min. cost $40 over 35 day expiry |
10GB | $40 | |
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365 Day Plan – 36GB
min. cost $180 over 365 day expiry |
36GB | $180 | |
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Jeenee Mobile Phone Deals
Jeenee Mobile is always in the running for having some of the more competitive SIM-only plans on its one-month and 12-month offerings. Currently, Jeenee Mobile is throwing in a $20 voucher with all Jeenee Mobile plans, for a limited time. This $20 coupon can be used on any product available from the Jeenee.Shop, including mobile phone accessories such as cases, speakers, memory cards and headphones. Plus, on the $14.90 and $25 ‘Value’ plans, you can score 10% off the monthly plan price, until the offer is withdrawn.
| Brand | Features | Max Data**/billing period | Advertised Cost^^/billing period | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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$25 Pennywise SIM
min. cost $282.37 over 12 month plan period |
15GB | $22.50 | |
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$39.90 Pennywise SIM
min. cost $491.17 over 12 month plan period |
50GB | $39.90 | |
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$44.90 Pennywise SIM
min. cost $551.17 over 12 month plan period |
82GB | $44.90 | |
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Lebara Mobile Phone Deals
Lebara has some hot deals going around on its 30-day offers, especially if you’re activating a new plan. New Lebara customers can score some generous data bonuses on their first and second recharges. You’ll get 12GB bonus data in the first month by activating the $24.90 Small starter pack, an extra 24GB on the $29.90 Medium and a bonus 28GB on the $39.90 Large, $49.90 Extra Large and $69.90 Extra Extra Large starter packs.
From your second recharge onwards, you’ll also be eligible for bonus recharge data. You’ll get an extra 6GB on the Small plan, 12GB on the Medium plan, and 16GB on Lebara’s Large, Extra Large, and Extra Extra Large plans. Bonus data is available on all recharges made before 31 March, 2019.
| Brand | Features | Max Data**/billing period | Advertised Cost^^/billing period | |
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Small
min. cost $24.90 over 30 day expiry |
6GB | $24.90 | |
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Medium
min. cost $29.90 over 30 day billing period |
12GB | $29.90 | |
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Large
min. cost $39.90 over 30 day billing period |
22GB | $39.90 | |
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LycaMobile Mobile Phone Deals
Chances are you’ve probably seen a LycaMobile SIM pack in your local Coles, Woolies or convenience store, but what you might not know is the company has a solid range of prepaid plans on offer, all of which use Telstra’s 4G and 3G networks.
Currently, new customers can receive up to 70% off their first recharge; for example, LycaMobile’s $40 Unlimited Plan M is now $12 for your first 28 days.
| Brand | Features | Max Data**/billing period | Advertised Cost^^/billing period | |
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S
min. cost $30 over 28 day expiry |
12GB | $30 | |
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M
min. cost $40 over 28 day expiry |
22GB | $40 | |
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XL
min. cost $50 over 28 day expiry |
40GB | $50 | |
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SpinTel Mobile Phone Deals
SpinTel offers five postpaid mobile phone plans, with prices starting at $9.95 and going up to $29.95. While the Small plan offers you 2GB of data under $10, your national calls are capped at 100 minutes, however if you prefer unrestricted calling, all SpinTel plans of $15.95 per month and up include unlimited national calls and text.
| Brand | Features | Max Data**/billing period | Advertised Cost^^/billing period | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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$9.95 plan
min. cost $9.95 over 30 day expiry |
2GB | $9.95 | |
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$19.95 plan
min. cost $19.95 over 30 day expiry |
5GB | $19.95 | |
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$22.95 plan
min. cost $22.95 over 30 day expiry |
9GB | $22.95 | |
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TPG Mobile Phone Deals
On its four prepaid plans, TPG is offering discounted rates for your first six months. New customers can grab up to 50% off plan prices, depending on your choice of plan, and save up to $90 in total — a pretty good deal, especially as this means that you can score 10GB of data for just $15. TPG currently uses Vodafone’s coverage, and while the telco had started building its own network, it has had to cancel this plan more recently, so customers can probably expect to stay put with the Vodafone network.
| Brand | Features | Max Data**/billing period | Advertised Cost^^/billing period | |
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T4G Medium
min. cost $15 over one month expiry |
10GB | $29.99 | |
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T4G Large
min. cost $19.99 over one month expiry |
15GB | $34.99 | |
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T4G Extra
min. cost $24.99 over one month expiry |
20GB | $39.99 | |
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Woolworths Mobile Phone Deals
Woolworths Mobile is the only supermarket phone plan provider to offer plans bundled with a new mobile phone; available devices include the Samsung Galaxy S10, S10+ and S10e. The telco is currently offering 20GB of bonus holiday data every three months on the range of prepaid, Flexi Mobile and SIM-only plans to keep the kids occupied during school holidays. You’ll also be able to grab an additional 15GB of once-off bonus data on activation of a new plan, but both of these deals expire in May, so you need to get in quick before it disappears.
| Brand | Features | Max Data**/billing period | Advertised Cost^^/billing period | |
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Small
min. cost $360 over 12 month plan period |
10GB | $30 | |
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Medium
min. cost $480 over 12 month plan period |
22GB | $40 | |
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Large
min. cost $600 over 12 month plan period |
35GB | $50 | |
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Dodo Mobile Phone Deals
Dodo is primarily known for its internet plans, however it also has a small range of postpaid plans on both month-to-month and 12-month plans. As with most providers, signing up for 12 months will result in more generous data inclusions for your money. While there aren’t any specials on offer currently, the telco is known to to offer discounts from time to time. Dodo also operates on Optus’ 4G network nationwide, so you’ll get great coverage and fast data speeds.
| Brand | Features | Max Data**/billing period | Advertised Cost^^/billing period | |
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6GB Plan
min. cost $240 over 12 month plan period |
6GB | $20 | |
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20GB Plan
min. cost $360 over 12 month plan period |
20GB | $30 | |
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30GB Plan
min. cost $480 over 12 month plan period |
30GB | $40 | |
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What’s the deal with these mobile phone deals?
Choosing a mobile phone plan is more than just naming your price and how much data, calls and texts you want. If there are two identical plans that have caught your eye, then you’d probably be best going with the one that offers the most incentives.
These incentives usually come in the form of extra data, periodical discounts and bonuses, such as entertainment offers or even free accessories. However, there’s usually a catch to get these deals, like buying online only, buying before a certain date, redeeming your offer within a certain period, and so on.
While these deals may be great on paper, you might think twice if you have to do too much legwork. As for the big three providers:
- Telstra has the data-free Apple music and sports streaming options with access to some of the most popular sport competitions in the country, along with the Telstra Air WiFi network
- Vodafone seems to be the most generous with bonus data and its plans with unlimited capped data are at reasonable price points
- Optus tends to have the widest variety of plans and generous entertainment extras
Overall, the main message is that you probably shouldn’t choose a plan just based on what bonuses it offers. You might find these bonuses don’t last for very long or might require you to hop on a more expensive plan than you had intended. In any case, it pays to look at both the big three providers and a range of MVNOs to see what deals are out there and whether a certain provider really suits what you’re looking for.
Mobile phone deals: a quick summary of providers
| Telco | Mobile Plan | Included Data | Monthly Cost | Contract Term |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Catch Connect | 11GB 30 Day Plan | 11GB | $25 | No contract |
| Boost Mobile | $40 Prepaid | 30GB | $40 | No contract |
| Southern Phone | Green 22 | 7GB | $22 | 12 months |
| Moose Mobile | Moose 25 SIM Only | 15GB | $25 | 12 months |
| Telstra | Extra Large SIM Only | 90GB | $89 | 12 months |
| Vodafone | $50 SIM Only Plus Plan | 60GB high speed, unlimited at 1.5Mbps | $50 | 12 months |
| OVO Mobile | Large | 25GB | $34.95 | No contract |
| TeleChoice | LIVE $25 Plan | 10GB | $25 | 12 months |
| Yomojo | 16GB Plan | 16GB | $34.90 | No contract |
| Belong Mobile | 5GB SIM Only | 5GB | $25 | No contract |
| Exetel | Plus 4G | 18GB | $29.99 | No Contract |
| Pennytel | 4GB Medium SIM-Only | 4GB | $19.99 | No Contract |
| Amaysim | Unlimited 40GB | 40GB | $50 | No contract |
| Vaya | Unlimited $36 | 20GB | $36 | 6 months |
| Optus | $35 My Promo Plus | 30GB | $35 | 12 months |
| Kogan | Large | 20GB | $36.90 | No contract |
| ALDI Mobile | XXL Value Pack | 30GB | $45 | No contract |
| Coles Mobile | 35 Day Plan – 10GB | 10GB | $40 | No contract |
| Jeenee Mobile | $25 Pennywise SIM | 15GB | $25 | 12 months |
| Lebara | Large | 22GB | $39.90 | No contract |
| LycaMobile | Medium | 15GB | $40 | No contract |
| SpinTel | $19.95 Plan | 5GB | $19.95 | No contract |
| TPG Mobile | Medium | 10GB | $29.99 | No contract |
| Woolworths Mobile | Small | 10GB | $30 | 12 months |
| Dodo | 20GB Plan | 20GB | $30 | 12 months |
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