ALDI Mobile phone plans: How do they compare?

By Jacqui Dent

Last updated 20 October 2021

ALDI Mobile prepaid plans: Are they worth it?

If you're an ALDI fan, you'll already know that the supermarket giant is a haven for great deals. You can get a whole lot more than just groceries at ALDI, you can even get a phone plan.

ALDI Mobile plans offer great data-for-dollar value, plus Telstra network coverage, data rollover and international call inclusions. But while the plans are affordable, they're still not best in class. In this guide, we'll take a look at how ALDI mobile plans compare on:

ALDI Mobile price
ALDI Mobile coverage
ALDI Mobile international roaming
ALDI Mobile customer service

ALDI Mobile prices compared

Here’s how ALDI plans compare to other plans on the Telstra network. We've taken a look at plans in our database under four different price categories.

Plans under $20 per month
Plans under $30 per month
Plans under $40 per month

$13 Prepaid

7GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps
Telstra 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices
Deal: Get 7GB data for the first 3 recharges, then 5GB from 4th recharge. New customers only. Activate by 07.07.25

$13

Per 7 Day Renewal

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$13

Per 7 Day Renewal

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$19 Mobile Plan

10GB data at download speeds up to 100Mbps
Uses part of the Telstra 4G Mobile Network

$19

Per 30 Day Renewal

Link not supplied

$19

Per 30 Day Renewal

Link not supplied

When it comes to plans under $20, ALDI Mobile is highly competitive, offering 3GB for $15 per recharge. Most other providers only offer 1 or 2GB for that kind of money.

#1	Tangerine Telecom	Tangerine Telecom 12GB Mobile SIM 12GB data at download speeds up to 100Mbps Uses part of the Telstra 4G Mobile Network Deal: Bundle your mobile and nbn plans on the same account to get 10% off your mobile SIM-only plan fees. T&Cs apply. $23/mth Min. cost $23 Go to Site	$23/mth Min. cost $23	Go to Site
#2	Everyday Mobile	Everyday Mobile Pre-paid Mobile $25 Recharge 22GB data at download speeds up to 100Mbps Uses part of the Telstra 4G Mobile Network Deal: $25 SIM Starter Pack discounted to $12.50 + 10% off your grocery shop once a month $25 Per 30 Day Renewal Link not supplied	$25 Per 30 Day Renewal	Link not supplied
#3	ALDI mobile	ALDI mobile $25 Mobile Plan 22GB data at download speeds up to 100Mbps Uses part of the Telstra 4G Mobile Network $25 Per 30 Day Renewal Link not supplied	$25 Per 30 Day Renewal	Link not supplied
#4	Boost Mobile	Boost Mobile $26 Prepaid 17GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps Telstra 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices Deal: Get 17GB data for the first 3 recharges, then 7GB from 4th recharge. New customers only. Activate by 07.07.25 $26 Per 28 Day Renewal Go to Site	$26 Per 28 Day Renewal	Go to Site
#5	Belong	Belong 25GB Mobile Plan 25GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps Uses parts of Telstra’s 5G and 4G mobile networks $30/mth Min. cost $30 Go to Site	$30/mth Min. cost $30	Go to Site

ALDI is also a great choice in terms of data-per-dollar in the under $30 category, but not by the kind of margin as we saw in the under $20. While 20GB for $25 is a great deal from ALDI, other Telstra MVNOs offer similar kind of inclusions for the money. Take a look at operators like Mate, numobile, or even Boost Mobile which is powered by the full Telstra network, as opposed to the Telstra wholesale network. This gets you a bit of extra coverage in rural areas.

Telstra full vs wholesale network coverage

To learn more about how the full Telstra network differs from the Telstra wholesale network, as well as the key difference between popular providers offering plans on these networks, view our guide.

#1	Tangerine Telecom	Tangerine Telecom 32GB 5G Mobile SIM 32GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps Uses parts of Telstra’s 5G and 4G mobile networks Deal: Bundle your mobile and nbn plans on the same account to get 10% off your mobile SIM-only plan fees. T&Cs apply. $34/mth Min. cost $34 Go to Site	$34/mth Min. cost $34	Go to Site
#2	Belong	Belong 40GB Mobile Plan 40GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps Uses parts of Telstra’s 5G and 4G mobile networks $35/mth Min. cost $35 Go to Site	$35/mth Min. cost $35	Go to Site
#3	Everyday Mobile	Everyday Mobile Pre-paid Mobile $35 Recharge 40GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps Uses parts of Telstra’s 5G and 4G mobile networks Deal: $35 SIM Starter Pack discounted to $17.50 + 10% off your grocery shop once a month $35 Per 30 Day Renewal Link not supplied	$35 Per 30 Day Renewal	Link not supplied
#4	ALDI mobile	ALDI mobile $39 Mobile Plan 65GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps Uses parts of Telstra’s 5G and 4G mobile networks $39 Per 30 Day Renewal Link not supplied	$39 Per 30 Day Renewal	Link not supplied
#5	Boost Mobile	Boost Mobile $39 Prepaid 65GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps Telstra 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices Deal: Grab a $39 SIM for $13 – save $26. Hurry! Offer ends 12 May 2025. Terms Apply $39 Per 28 Day Renewal Go to Site	$39 Per 28 Day Renewal	Go to Site
#6	Telstra	Telstra $39 Pre-Paid Mobile 55GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps Telstra 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices Deal: Includes 40GB bonus data on first 3 recharges. $39 Per 28 Day Renewal Link not supplied	$39 Per 28 Day Renewal	Link not supplied

Once again, ALDI Mobile compares favourably to other Telstra powered providers when it comes to plans under $40.

By and large, ALDI Mobile prices are down there on the cheap end of the market and come with a lot of data. But compared to Woolworth's Mobile and other providers, the data-for-dollar value could be better. In fact, in today's deal-laden marketplace, you can sometimes even find better deal from one of the big three telcos - if you're shopping at the right time.

Of course, the value of an ALDI Mobile plan goes beyond the price of data per month. ALDI plans come with data rollover, which means that any data you don’t use over the course of one recharge period rolls over to the next, with no limit to the amount of gigs you can keep in the bank. You just need to make sure you recharge within 24 hours of expiry.

This is definitely handy for making your data go further and could even mean you can choose a lower plan level, depending on how you use your phone.

But note that Optus prepaid, Boost Mobile, Telstra prepaid and Woolworths Mobile also have data rollover. However, Boost only lets you roll over to the next recharge, and other providers only let you roll over to a specified data maximum.

ALDI Mobile plans are also among the cheapest prepaid plans that include international calls. With plans costing $25 or more you get unlimited calls to 15 selected countries. ALDI Mobile is not your only option to call overseas, of course. Most notably, some Boost Mobile plans come with unlimited calls to select countries.

ALDI Mobile coverage compared

ALDI Mobile is powered by the Telstra 4G wholesale network which covers 98.8% of the Australian population. While the full Telstra network covers a little more at 99.4%, only Australians in the most remote and regional areas would notice the difference.

As ALDI is on the wholesale network, it doesn’t get access to the fastest parts of the Telstra network, which Telstra refers to as 4GX. But most ALDI Mobile customers shouldn't notice the difference. The core 4G network can reach speeds of up to 100Mbps, or as fast as a top-tier NBN home connection. In real world use, you might expect speeds of between 20Mbps and 30Mbps, which is fast enough for anything you'd want to do with your phone today.

ALDI Mobile does not have access to Telstra's 5G coverage yet.

Coverage on what many consider to be Australia’s fastest and most reliable network is a strong tick in ALDI Mobile’s favour. But again ALDI is not the only prepaid provider offering Telstra coverage. Major prepaid competitor Boost Mobile can give customers access to the full Telstra network, while Woolworths mobile also offers access to the Telstra wholesale network.

Meanwhile, amaysim, Moose Mobile, Coles, and others offer full coverage on the Optus network which, covering 98.5% of the Australian population, would do just as well for many.

Here's a look at a few popular plans from other providers on the Telstra network:

#1	Belong	Belong 25GB Mobile Plan 25GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps Uses parts of Telstra’s 5G and 4G mobile networks $30/mth Min. cost $30 Go to Site	$30/mth Min. cost $30	Go to Site
#2	Boost Mobile	Boost Mobile $26 Prepaid 17GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps Telstra 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices Deal: Get 17GB data for the first 3 recharges, then 7GB from 4th recharge. New customers only. Activate by 07.07.25 $26 Per 28 Day Renewal Go to Site	$26 Per 28 Day Renewal	Go to Site
#3	Tangerine Telecom	Tangerine Telecom 25GB 5G Mobile SIM 25GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps Uses parts of Telstra’s 5G and 4G mobile networks Deal: Bundle your mobile and nbn plans on the same account to get 10% off your mobile SIM-only plan fees. T&Cs apply. $29/mth Min. cost $29 Go to Site	$29/mth Min. cost $29	Go to Site
#4	ALDI mobile	ALDI mobile $25 Mobile Plan 22GB data at download speeds up to 100Mbps Uses part of the Telstra 4G Mobile Network $25 Per 30 Day Renewal Link not supplied	$25 Per 30 Day Renewal	Link not supplied
#5	Telstra	Telstra $39 Pre-Paid Mobile 55GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps Telstra 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices Deal: Includes 40GB bonus data on first 3 recharges. $39 Per 28 Day Renewal Link not supplied	$39 Per 28 Day Renewal	Link not supplied
#6	Everyday Mobile	Everyday Mobile Pre-paid $250 Long Expiry Recharge 215GB data at download speeds up to 100Mbps Uses part of the Telstra 4G Mobile Network Deal: $250 SIM Starter Pack discounted to $230 + 10% off your grocery shop once a month $230 Per 365 Day Renewal Link not supplied	$230 Per 365 Day Renewal	Link not supplied

And here's a look at some popular plans from providers on the Optus network:

#1	SpinTel	SpinTel $22 Mobile Plan 25GB data at download speeds up to 100Mbps Optus 5G in selected areas with 5G devices ex. NT Deal: Enjoy $8 off for the first 6 months for new customers - $14/mth for first 6 months, then $22/mth $14/mth Min. cost $14 Go to Site	$14/mth Min. cost $14	Go to Site
#2	Dodo Editor's Pick	Dodo Editor's Pick $28 Mobile Plan 30GB data On the Optus 4G Plus Mobile Network Deal: 50% off for first 3 mths! Get the $28 Mobile Plan for $14/mth for the first 3 mths. New customers only. Offer ends 06.05.25 $28/mth Min. cost $14 Go to Site	$28/mth Min. cost $14	Go to Site
#3	Optus	Optus $55 Optus Choice Plus Plan 50GB data Optus 5G in selected areas (exc NT) with a 5G device $55/mth Min. cost $55 Go to Site	$55/mth Min. cost $55	Go to Site
#4	Moose Mobile Editor's Pick	Moose Mobile Editor's Pick Moose 26.80 SIM Only 40GB data at download speeds up to 100Mbps On the Optus 5G Mobile Network Deal: Get 40GB for $12.40 – Includes $14.40 off and 13GB bonus data for first 6 months. Offer ends 31.05.25 $12.40/mth Min. cost $12.40 Link not supplied	$12.40/mth Min. cost $12.40	Link not supplied
#5	amaysim	amaysim UNLIMITED 150GB Long Expiry 150GB data at download speeds up to 100Mbps On the Optus 4G Plus Mobile Network Deal: Get 150GB for $109 (includes $41 off) on first renewal. Offer ends 30.04.25 $109 Per 182 Day Renewal Link not supplied	$109 Per 182 Day Renewal	Link not supplied
#6	Southern Phone	Southern Phone Small 5G SIM Plan 20GB data at download speeds up to 100Mbps Optus 5G in selected areas with 5G devices ex. NT $24/mth Min. cost $24 Link not supplied	$24/mth Min. cost $24	Link not supplied

ALDI Mobile international roaming compared

Many Australian prepaid providers don’t offer global roaming. Fortunately, ALDI Mobile is not one of them. Nevertheless, you might want to think twice before roaming with ALDI.

If you want to take your ALDI SIM overseas you’ll be charged pay-as-you-go rates. These may vary from country to country but for most popular destinations you’ll pay $1 per minute to make or receive calls, $0.50 per text message and $0.50 per MB. To put that in perspective, that’s $500 for a GB of data use. We’d recommend using a travel or local SIM if you want to take your phone overseas. Either that or keep your mobile data switched off.

Most of ALDI Mobile's major competitors charge similar prepaid international roaming rates, if they offer roaming at all. The exception is Optus prepaid, which offers $20 roaming data add-on packs. The packs come with 10GB for use over five days in selected international destinations.

ALDI Mobile compared on customer service

One area where ALDI Mobile falls down in comparison to other telcos is options for support. Options offered by other prepaid competitors like a chat service on the website and responsive social media accounts are notably absent. And of course there's no possibility of face-to-face support - we don't imagine the check-out attendants at ALDI supermarkets will be much help with your phone troubles!

That's not to say that ALDI Mobile doesn't offer support. Existing customers can log eSupport tickets and there's a toll-free number for customers that you can call until reasonably late into the evening on weekdays and weekends.

Because of the limited options, you might want to weigh up how much you think you'll need support. If you're a confident user and can't remember the last time you needed to call your telco, it might not be an issue.

On the other hand, because ALDI Mobile plans are prepaid, if you do have any problems it shouldn't be hard to leave!

Want to contact Aldi Mobile?

Twitter	@ALDIMobileAU
Facebook	N/A
Phone	Sales or Service 1300 989 000
Website	https://www.aldimobile.com.au
Contact Page	https://www.aldimobile.com.au/faq/#collapseTwo
Apps	iPhone, Android

ALDI Mobile FAQs

Can I trust the ALDI Mobile network?

ALDI Mobile's service is offered on the Telstra 4G network, so wherever you can get a Telstra signal, you should be able to use an ALDI Mobile SIM card.

What does 'parts of the Telstra 4G network' mean?

Telstra resells a major portion of its network, but saves the fastest parts of the network, referred to as 4GX for its own customers. ALDI Mobile customers get access to the core Telstra 4G network, with speeds up to 100Mbps (but around 20Mbps in real world use.)

Can I buy a phone from ALDI Mobile?

No, ALDI Mobile is a SIM-only prepaid service provider. ALDI supermarkets do sell phone handsets from time to time, but these are not available through the ALDI Mobile website.

Can I keep my number when switching to ALDI Mobile?

Yes. You can always keep you number when moving to a new provider. No exceptions.

What happens if I go over my monthly data allowance?

ALDI Mobile doesn't automatically top-up data when you reach your limits, but you do have the option to manually add extra data by logging into your account.

What kind of SIM cards do ALDI Mobile use?

ALDI Mobile SIM cards come in Mini SIM, micro SIM, and nano SIM. These options will fit into all phones from the last decade, or so.

What if I want to cancel my ALDI Mobile account?

Because ALDI Mobile is a prepaid service provider, you can leave at any time, no questions asked. Simply choose a new service provider and port your number. This will cancel your ALDI service.

How much do international calls cost?

ALDI Mobile plans valued at $25 per recharge or more include unlimited international calls to 15 destinations, and a minimum of 100 call minutes and 50 messages to a further 35 countries.

How much is international roaming?

ALDI Mobile roaming rates are pretty expensive. Calls cost between $1.00 and $2.00 per minute for both the calls you make and the calls you receive. SMS costs $0.50 each and data is $0.50 per MB in most international destinations. In short, you'd be wise not to use an ALDI SIM card overseas.

How do I recharge my ALDI prepaid plan?

To recharge on ALDI Mobile you’ll need to visit https://www.aldimobile.com.au/... and log in with your mobile number and password. Alternatively, you can recharge by logging in using the ALDI Mobile app.

How do I check my balance on ALDI Mobile?

To check your account balance you’ll need to visit https://www.aldimobile.com.au/... and log in with your mobile number and password. Alternatively, you can check your usage and credit by logging in using the ALDI Mobile app.

How long does it take to switch to ALDI Mobile?

How long it takes to switch to ALDI Mobile will depend on a number of factors including whether you want to keep your number and the provider you are switching from.

The first thing you’ll need to do is pick up an ALDI SIM card or order one via the ALDI Mobile website. Once you have your SIM, you’ll need to activate it and specify your current phone number, if you want to keep it.

If you’re lucky, your new ALDI Mobile plan should be up and running in a matter of minutes. It’s more likely, however, that it will take a few hours. At most, you’ll be waiting a day or two.