amaysim Plans: How do they compare?

By Anula Wiwatowska

Last updated 04 May 2021

The name amaysim has become synonymous with prepaid plans. It’s easily one of the most well known prepaid providers available in Australia, and has developed a stronghold in the market since its entrance in 2010.

One of the main points of difference for amaysim is that the provider only offers prepaid options. There are significantly fewer prepaid only options on the market these days, many big telcos and MVNOs diversify to provide a wider range of products. Considering amaysim’s overwhelming success it’s no real surprise that the provider is sticking with what it knows.

If you’re looking to learn more about the self-proclaimed amazing provider this is a great place to start.

Who owns amaysim?

As of February 2021, Optus owns amaysim. Although the acquisition has been in the works since November 2020, the official announcement came in January of this year.

Despite changing ownership, amaysim continues to operate as a standalone brand.

amaysim plans

amaysim plans come in short expiry, long expiry, mobile plans, data SIM, and even a Pay-As-You-Go option. Inclusions, and value can vary across each of these options but each type of plan is suitable for different circumstances.

Short expiry: plans and recharges that only last seven days are great for when you just need a quick top up, or for those travelling within Australia. If you only need to be connected for a brief period of time, these represent a low impact way to be able to stay in touch.

Long expiry: For people who like to set-and-forget, or prefer to get their bill paid in one big hit, long term expiry plans are a great option. Generally these last for between six months to one year, and come with a bulk amount of data to use throughout the year.

Mobile plans: These are the standard 28-day expiry prepaid plans we’re all accustomed to. Every month your inclusions will expire and you’ll need to top back up to keep your phone connected to the network. Data-to-dollar value tend to be higher on these plans, but are more expensive across the year than long expiry options.

Data SIMs: Perfect for iPads and tablets or even in an unlocked WiFi dongle, data SIMs will connect you to the internet using a mobile network. You won’t be able to use these to make phone calls however.

Pay-As-You-Go: Generally speaking PAYG plans are for people who rarely use their phones. You’ll be charged per KB, per minute, and per text message - just like the olden days.

amaysim prepaid starter packs

Prepaid starter packs come with a SIM card included, and can at times cost a little bit extra in set up costs. amaysim prepaid start packs however won’t cost you anything to set up, and a lot of the time they’ll come with some bonus data. When you’re setting up your phone it’s always nice to have a little bit more data to play around with.

UNLIMITED 32GB Plan

50GB data at download speeds up to 100Mbps
Optus 5G in selected areas with 5G devices ex. NT
Deal: Save $20 & includes 18GB bonus data for first renewal when you sign up by 30.04.25. Online only. T&Cs apply

$10

Starter Pack

28 Day Expiry

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$10

Starter Pack

28 Day Expiry

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Every amaysim prepaid starter comes with a 28-day expiry period, unlimited talk and text within Australia, and free postage for your brand new SIM card. Starter packs at the higher end of the price range come with unlimited standard international calls to 42 destinations. A full list of destinations is available at the bottom of this page.

Of course if amaysim isn’t ticking your boxes, there are other providers offering great value starter packs. Here are the most popular options in our database.

#1	amaysim	amaysim 50GB Data $10 Starter Pack Min. cost $10 Deal: Save $20 & includes 18GB bonus data for first renewal when you sign up by 30.04.25. Online only. T&Cs apply	100%	Link not supplied
#2	Coles Mobile	Coles Mobile 32GB Data $11 Starter Pack Min. cost $11 Deal: Get 32GB for $11 (incl. $19 off first renewal). Offer ends 29.04.25. T&Cs apply.	60%	Link not supplied
#3	Optus	Optus 5GB Data $12 Starter Pack Min. cost $12 Deal: 5GB data on first 3 recharges, 3GB standard data thereafter. New services only. Speed caps apply. T&Cs apply	40%	Go to Site
#4	Vodafone	Vodafone 105GB Data $15 Starter Pack Min. cost $15 Deal: $45 SIM for $15 + Includes 70GB bonus data for first 3 recharges + $5 off with every Automatic Recharge	40%	Link not supplied
#5	Boost Mobile	Boost Mobile 65GB Data $39 Starter Pack Min. cost $39 Deal: Get 65GB data for the first 3 recharges, then 25GB from 4th recharge. New customers only. Activate by 07.07.25	20%	Go to Site
#6	Telstra	Telstra 3GB Data $13 Starter Pack Min. cost $13	3%	Link not supplied

amaysim recharge

One of the upsides of going with a prepaid SIM is that you can pick and choose what kind of recharge you need month-to-month. On sign up, you’ll be prompted to set up auto-recharge for amaysim recharges, but you can always chop and change what kind of top-up you need through the My amaysim portal.

7-day UNLIMITED 10GB Plan

10GB data at download speeds up to 100Mbps
Optus 5G in selected areas with 5G devices ex. NT

$10

Per 7 Day Renewal

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$10

Per 7 Day Renewal

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Every amaysim recharge comes with unlimited talk and text, but your data, and international talk options vary depending on which tier you go for.

If none of these recharges looks like it suits you, there are other prepaid options available. Below are the most popular prepaid recharges in our database.

#1	TPG	TPG 25GB Data $12.50 Per 1 Month Renewal Min. cost $12.50 Deal: 50% off - $12.50/mth for first 6 months, then $25/mth ongoing. Available until withdrawn. T&Cs apply.	100%	Go to Site
#2	iiNet	iiNet 25GB Data $12.50 Per 1 Month Renewal Min. cost $12.50 Deal: 50% off - $12.50/mth for first 6 months, then $25/mth ongoing. Available until withdrawn. T&Cs apply.	47%	Go to Site
#3	Kogan Mobile	Kogan Mobile 200GB Data $190 Per 365 Day Renewal Min. cost $190 Deal: Get 200GB data for only $190 on the Medium 365 Day Flex Plan. Offer ends 30.11.25	38%	Go to Site
#4	felix mobile	felix mobile 25GB Data $25 Per 1 Month Renewal Min. cost $12.50 Deal: Get 50% off your first 3 mths when you switch to felix. $12.50/mth for first 3 mths, then $25/mth. Use promo code FELIX50. T&Cs apply	22%	Go to Site
#5	Catch Connect	Catch Connect 360GB Data $179 Per 365 Day Renewal Min. cost $179 Deal: Save $121! 360GB for $179 for the first 365 days! Recharges $300/360GB. New customers only. Offer ends 30.04.25	21%	Link not supplied
#6	Boost Mobile	Boost Mobile 17GB Data $26 Per 28 Day Renewal Min. cost $26 Deal: Get 17GB data for the first 3 recharges, then 7GB from 4th recharge. New customers only. Activate by 07.07.25	21%	Go to Site
#7	Optus	Optus 40GB Data $35 Per 28 Day Renewal Min. cost $35 Deal: 40GB on first 3 recharges before 28/04/25 for new services only. Note plan changes from 28/4/2025. Fair Go Policy and T&Cs apply.	9%	Go to Site
#8	Lebara Mobile	Lebara Mobile 10GB Data $19.90 Per 30 Day Renewal Min. cost $8 Deal: $19.90 SIM for $8 online until 04.05.25 New customers only. T&Cs apply.	7%	Go to Site
#9	Superloop	Superloop 15GB Data $25 Per 30 Day Renewal Min. cost $25	5%	Go to Site
#10	Yomojo	Yomojo 8GB Data $19.90 Per 30 Day Renewal Min. cost $19.90 Deal: 50% off on all Mobile Plans for the first 3 months. Ends 31.05.25. T&Cs apply.	4%	Go to Site

amaysim data SIM

Data SIM cards with amaysim are as no frills as they get. You’ll pay a competitive fee and in exchange get your data SIM ready to go into your mobile, tablet, laptop or dongle. Just like the mobile plans you’ll be able to set up auto-renewal so that you’re never data-less.

7GB Data Plan

Mobile Broadband
7GB Data
Prepaid (28 Days)

$15

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$15

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Here are how these plans compare to other data SIMs.

#1	Optus	Optus Mobile Broadband 80GB Data $130 Min. cost $130	100%	Link not supplied
#2	Telstra	Telstra Mobile Broadband 300GB Data $74 Min. cost $74	100%	Link not supplied
#3	ALDI mobile	ALDI mobile Mobile Broadband 30GB Data $95 Min. cost $95	100%	Link not supplied
#4	Vodafone	Vodafone Mobile Broadband 60GB Data $99 Min. cost $99	33%	Link not supplied
#5	amaysim	amaysim Mobile Broadband 90GB Data $60 Min. cost $60	17%	Link not supplied
#6	Lebara Mobile	Lebara Mobile Mobile Broadband 40GB Data $22 Min. cost $22 Deal: Includes 10GB bonus data for first 3 recharges on Small Data Plan until 11.08.25	3%	Link not supplied

amaysim international call destinations

When it comes to international calling, amaysim splits it up into two categories. You’ll either be able to call 28, or 42 destinations.

amaysim international call countries - 28 destinations: Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, France, Germany, Guam, Hong Kong, Iceland, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Japan, Malaysia, Malya, Mexico, New Zealand, Norway, Puerto Rico, Romania, Singapore, South Korea, Sweden, Taiwan, Thailand, UK, USA, Vietnam.

amaysim international call countries - 42 destinations: Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, France, Germany, Guam, Hong Kong, Iceland, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Japan, Malaysia, Malta, Mexico, New Zealand, Norway, Puerto Rico, Romania, Singapore, South Korea, Sweden, Taiwan, Thailand, UK, UKSA, Vietnam, Austria, Bangladesh, Brazil, Cambodia, Croatia, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Netherlands, Pakistan, Philippines, Poland, South Africa, Turkey.

If the country you want to call is not included in the lists above you can still make calls to the destination, but you will be charged pay-as-you-go rates.

International roaming with amaysim

You can roam with amaysim, but the provider advises to find a local SIM instead. You’ll need to pay-as-you-go in any country you are roaming in, and prices can get as high as $4.00 per minute to make a phone call.

If you have a supported device, nabbing a local eSIM is probably a better option.