Compare cheap mobile plans, starting under $15

Q: What is the cheapest way to get a phone plan?

The cheapest way to get a phone plan is to opt for a SIM-only provider. You'll want to browse and compare options based on how much data you need, and see which telco is offering the lowest cost.

Q: Is it cheaper to buy a phone outright?

Yes, buying a phone outright does end up being cheaper in the long run. When you buy a phone on a plan you are committed to one of the major telcos for the duration of your repayment period.

By Alex Choros

Last updated 08 April 2025

Contents

In this cheap mobile plans guide:

Cheap plans for $15 and under
Cheap plans for $25 and under
Cheap mobile plans with unlimited data
Cheap eSIM plans
How we find the cheapest mobile plans
Cheap phone plans FAQs

Most cheap mobile plans are SIM-only, no-contract, and can be postpaid or prepaid. To help find the best options for your budget, we've put together some lists of the cheapest plans from our database of 28 mobile providers.

There are two main ways of judging the price of a mobile plan: introductory discounts and long-term cost.

The best way to save money is via introductory discounts. These deals tend to last about six months, after which the price can jump up significantly. But because there are no lock-in contracts for SIM-only plans, you can save a lot by changing mobile providers a couple of times per year. It's pretty easy to do, can be well worth your time, and ensures you're always on one of the cheapest mobile plans available at the time.

But on the off chance you don't want to grab a new plan every six months or so, we've also looked at which are the cheapest mobile plans over the first 24-months after signing up.

Cheap plans for $15 and under

The cheapest mobile plans in our database generally start around $15 per month and under. And despite the low price, you can get good dollar-for-data value – especially if you're happy to hop between intro discounts and deals.

But keep in mind – many of these plans with introductory offers roughly double in price after six months. If you'd prefer to pick a plan and stick to it, be sure to take a look at the 24-month comparison for rankings based on longer-term spending

#1	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
#2	iiNet	iiNet 25GB Small Plan 25GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps On the Vodafone 4G Mobile Network Deal: 50% off - $12.50/mth for first 6 months, then $25/mth ongoing. Available until withdrawn. T&Cs apply. $12.50 Per 1 Month Renewal Go to Site	$12.50 Per 1 Month Renewal	Go to Site
#3	TPG Editor's Pick	TPG Editor's Pick 25GB Small Plan 25GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps On the Vodafone 4G Mobile Network Deal: 50% off - $12.50/mth for first 6 months, then $25/mth ongoing. Available until withdrawn. T&Cs apply. $12.50 Per 1 Month Renewal Go to Site	$12.50 Per 1 Month Renewal	Go to Site
#4	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
#5	Lyca Mobile	Lyca Mobile Unlimited 15 4GB data On the Vodafone 4G Mobile Network $15 Per 28 Day Renewal Link not supplied	$15 Per 28 Day Renewal	Link not supplied

^{These are the cheapest phone plans for $15 and under in our database of 28 mobile providers this week. Some plans may have a timed discount or extra data as part of an intro deal.}

#1	Lyca Mobile	Lyca Mobile Unlimited 15 4GB data On the Vodafone 4G Mobile Network $15 Per 28 Day Renewal Link not supplied	$15 Per 28 Day Renewal	Link not supplied
#2	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
#3	iiNet	iiNet 25GB Small Plan 25GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps On the Vodafone 4G Mobile Network Deal: 50% off - $12.50/mth for first 6 months, then $25/mth ongoing. Available until withdrawn. T&Cs apply. $12.50 Per 1 Month Renewal Go to Site	$12.50 Per 1 Month Renewal	Go to Site
#4	TPG Editor's Pick	TPG Editor's Pick 25GB Small Plan 25GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps On the Vodafone 4G Mobile Network Deal: 50% off - $12.50/mth for first 6 months, then $25/mth ongoing. Available until withdrawn. T&Cs apply. $12.50 Per 1 Month Renewal Go to Site	$12.50 Per 1 Month Renewal	Go to Site
#5	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

^{These are the cheapest phone plans for $15 and under in our database of 28 mobile providers this week. Some plans may have a timed discount or extra data as part of an intro deal.}

#1	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
#2	iiNet	iiNet 25GB Small Plan 25GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps On the Vodafone 4G Mobile Network Deal: 50% off - $12.50/mth for first 6 months, then $25/mth ongoing. Available until withdrawn. T&Cs apply. $12.50 Per 1 Month Renewal Go to Site	$12.50 Per 1 Month Renewal	Go to Site
#3	TPG Editor's Pick	TPG Editor's Pick 25GB Small Plan 25GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps On the Vodafone 4G Mobile Network Deal: 50% off - $12.50/mth for first 6 months, then $25/mth ongoing. Available until withdrawn. T&Cs apply. $12.50 Per 1 Month Renewal Go to Site	$12.50 Per 1 Month Renewal	Go to Site
#4	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
#5	Lyca Mobile	Lyca Mobile Unlimited 15 4GB data On the Vodafone 4G Mobile Network $15 Per 28 Day Renewal Link not supplied	$15 Per 28 Day Renewal	Link not supplied

^{These are the phones plans with the most data for $15 and under in our database of 28 mobile providers this week. Some plans may have a timed discount or extra data as part of an intro deal.}

Moose Mobile's plan

Moose Mobile currently has a deal on its 26.80 SIM Only plan. You get the first six months for $12.40 each, after which the plan returns to its normal $26.80. There's also 13GB of bonus data per recharge during this time, amounting to 40GB while the deal lasts.

After six recharges, it drops to 27GB. This still a solid amount of data for the ongoing price, so you won't be getting ripped off once the deal ends. This promotion is available to number transfers and new SIMs only, and ends May 31.

The plan includes Optus 5G, but with speeds limited to 100Mbps. This means you're pretty much limited to 4G speed, but at least get the benefit of more robust coverage in 5G areas.

The plan doesn't include international calls or texts. As for roaming, you need to contact Moose directly and then pay an upfront pre-payment of $200 to act as credit for PAYG roaming. We don't suggest this, as PAYG roaming is expensive and can add up very quickly.

Pricing

Monthly price: $12.40 for the first six months, then $26.80 per month ongoing (restrictions apply)
Cost over first 24 months: $556.80
Extra fees: No setup or cancellation fees

Inclusions

Data: 27GB + 13GB bonus data for the first six months
International calls: None included
Roaming: International PAYG roaming charges

General info

Plan type: Postpaid (SIM-only)
Contract: No contract
Network: Optus 5G, capped at 100Mbps

Spintel's plan

SpinTel's $22 plan is currently $8 off for the first six months, after which it goes back up to $22 per month. This plan includes 25GB of data and is cheaper than Moose's plan over the first 24 months, though lacks the intro bonus data. There are no international roaming inclusions, but roaming is at least turned off by default (you need to ask SpinTel to activate it), so you shouldn't be hit by a nasty surprise.

While Circles.Life's plan is even cheaper in the long term, this provider has recently been purchased and we can't recommend new customers sign up until it becomes clear what will happen as a result of the purchase. Lyca Mobile also has a cheaper plan long term ($405 over the first 24 months), but with a tiny 4GB of data.

Pricing

Monthly price: $14 per month for the first six months, then $22 ongoing (deal for new customers only)
Cost over first 24 months: $480
Extra fees: No setup or cancellation fees

Inclusions

Data: 25GB
International calls: None included
Roaming: International roaming switched off by default

General info

Plan type: Postpaid SIM-only
Contract: No contract
Network: Optus 5G, capped at 100Mbps

Cheap plans for $25 and under

In this price bracket, we start to see Telstra network providers enter the fray, meaning you might want to to compare plans based on network coverage, as well as price.

#1	iiNet	iiNet 50GB Medium Plan 50GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps Vodafone 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices Deal: 50% off - $17.50/mth for first 6 months, then $35/mth ongoing. Available until withdrawn. T&Cs apply. $17.50 Per 1 Month Renewal Go to Site	$17.50 Per 1 Month Renewal	Go to Site
#2	TPG Editor's Pick	TPG Editor's Pick 50GB Medium Plan 50GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps Vodafone 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices Deal: 50% off - $17.50/mth for first 6 months, then $35/mth ongoing. Available until withdrawn. T&Cs apply. $17.50 Per 1 Month Renewal Go to Site	$17.50 Per 1 Month Renewal	Go to Site
#3	Southern Phone	Southern Phone Medium 5G SIM Plan 40GB data at download speeds up to 100Mbps Optus 5G in selected areas with 5G devices ex. NT Deal: Includes $10/mth discount for first 6 months. $19/mth first 6 months, then $29/mth. Offer ends 14.08.25 $19/mth Min. cost $19 Link not supplied	$19/mth Min. cost $19	Link not supplied
#4	ALDI mobile	ALDI mobile $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
#5	Lebara Mobile	Lebara Mobile $19.90 Extra Small Plan 10GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps On the Vodafone 4G Mobile Network Deal: $19.90 SIM for $8 online until 04.05.25 New customers only. T&Cs apply. $19.90 Per 30 Day Renewal Go to Site	$19.90 Per 30 Day Renewal	Go to Site
#6	Yomojo	Yomojo Unlimited Voice & SMS + 8GB 8GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps On the Optus 4G Plus Mobile Network Deal: 50% off on all Mobile Plans for the first 3 months. Ends 31.05.25. T&Cs apply. $19.90 Per 30 Day Renewal Go to Site	$19.90 Per 30 Day Renewal	Go to Site
#7	Catch Connect	Catch Connect 28 Day Plan - 15GB 25GB data Optus 4G Plus Mobile Network in available areas Deal: Get 25GB (15GB + 10GB bonus) for the first 12 recharges! Recharges $20/15GB. New customers only. Offer ends 30.04.25 $20 Per 28 Day Renewal Link not supplied	$20 Per 28 Day Renewal	Link not supplied
#8	Lyca Mobile	Lyca Mobile Unlimited 20 20GB data On the Vodafone 4G Mobile Network Deal: $6 for first month + incl. 10GB bonus data on activation and first 2 renewals. Offer ends 30.04.25 $20 Per 28 Day Renewal Link not supplied	$20 Per 28 Day Renewal	Link not supplied

^{These are the cheapest phone plans for $16-$25 in our database of 28 mobile providers this week.}

#1	ALDI mobile	ALDI mobile $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
#2	Kogan Mobile Editor's Pick	Kogan Mobile Editor's Pick Small Monthly Plan 15GB data On the Vodafone 4G Mobile Network $20 Per 1 Month Renewal Go to Site	$20 Per 1 Month Renewal	Go to Site
#3	Lebara Mobile	Lebara Mobile $19.90 Extra Small Plan 10GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps On the Vodafone 4G Mobile Network Deal: $19.90 SIM for $8 online until 04.05.25 New customers only. T&Cs apply. $19.90 Per 30 Day Renewal Go to Site	$19.90 Per 30 Day Renewal	Go to Site
#4	Yomojo	Yomojo Unlimited Voice & SMS + 8GB 8GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps On the Optus 4G Plus Mobile Network Deal: 50% off on all Mobile Plans for the first 3 months. Ends 31.05.25. T&Cs apply. $19.90 Per 30 Day Renewal Go to Site	$19.90 Per 30 Day Renewal	Go to Site
#5	Exetel	Exetel ExeSim Saver 4G Plan 10GB data at download speeds up to 100Mbps Uses part of the Telstra 4G Mobile Network $20 Per 30 Day Renewal Link not supplied	$20 Per 30 Day Renewal	Link not supplied
#6	Lyca Mobile	Lyca Mobile Unlimited 20 20GB data On the Vodafone 4G Mobile Network Deal: $6 for first month + incl. 10GB bonus data on activation and first 2 renewals. Offer ends 30.04.25 $20 Per 28 Day Renewal Link not supplied	$20 Per 28 Day Renewal	Link not supplied
#7	Catch Connect	Catch Connect 28 Day Plan - 15GB 25GB data Optus 4G Plus Mobile Network in available areas Deal: Get 25GB (15GB + 10GB bonus) for the first 12 recharges! Recharges $20/15GB. New customers only. Offer ends 30.04.25 $20 Per 28 Day Renewal Link not supplied	$20 Per 28 Day Renewal	Link not supplied
#8	Dodo	Dodo $23 Mobile Plan 15GB data On the Optus 4G Plus Mobile Network $23/mth Min. cost $23 Go to Site	$23/mth Min. cost $23	Go to Site

^{These are the cheapest phone plans for $16-$25 in our database of 28 mobile providers this week.}

#1	iiNet	iiNet 100GB Large Plan 100GB data at download speeds up to 250Mbps Vodafone 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices Deal: 50% off - $22.50/mth for first 6 months, then $45/mth ongoing. Available until withdrawn. T&Cs apply. $22.50 Per 1 Month Renewal Go to Site	$22.50 Per 1 Month Renewal	Go to Site
#2	TPG	TPG 100GB Large Plan 100GB data at download speeds up to 250Mbps Vodafone 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices Deal: 50% off - $22.50/mth for first 6 months, then $45/mth ongoing. Available until withdrawn. T&Cs apply. $22.50 Per 1 Month Renewal Go to Site	$22.50 Per 1 Month Renewal	Go to Site
#3	iiNet	iiNet 50GB Medium Plan 50GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps Vodafone 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices Deal: 50% off - $17.50/mth for first 6 months, then $35/mth ongoing. Available until withdrawn. T&Cs apply. $17.50 Per 1 Month Renewal Go to Site	$17.50 Per 1 Month Renewal	Go to Site
#4	TPG Editor's Pick	TPG Editor's Pick 50GB Medium Plan 50GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps Vodafone 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices Deal: 50% off - $17.50/mth for first 6 months, then $35/mth ongoing. Available until withdrawn. T&Cs apply. $17.50 Per 1 Month Renewal Go to Site	$17.50 Per 1 Month Renewal	Go to Site
#5	Southern Phone	Southern Phone Medium 5G SIM Plan 40GB data at download speeds up to 100Mbps Optus 5G in selected areas with 5G devices ex. NT Deal: Includes $10/mth discount for first 6 months. $19/mth first 6 months, then $29/mth. Offer ends 14.08.25 $19/mth Min. cost $19 Link not supplied	$19/mth Min. cost $19	Link not supplied
#6	Moose Mobile	Moose Mobile Moose 33.80 SIM Only 40GB data at download speeds up to 100Mbps On the Optus 5G Mobile Network Deal: Get 40GB for $23.80 – Includes $10 off for first 6 months, then reverts to $33.80. Offer ends 31.05.25 $23.80/mth Min. cost $23.80 Link not supplied	$23.80/mth Min. cost $23.80	Link not supplied
#7	Lebara Mobile	Lebara Mobile $24.90 Small Plan 40GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps On the Vodafone 4G Mobile Network Deal: Includes 15GB bonus data for first 3 recharges + 200 bonus std mins to selected countries when you activate by 11.08.25 $24.90 Per 30 Day Renewal Go to Site	$24.90 Per 30 Day Renewal	Go to Site
#8	Kogan Mobile	Kogan Mobile Medium Monthly Plan 40GB data On the Vodafone 4G Mobile Network Deal: Get 50GB for $10 for first month (includes $15 off + 10GB bonus data), then 40GB for $25 thereafter, valid until 27.04.25 $25 Per 1 Month Renewal Go to Site	$25 Per 1 Month Renewal	Go to Site

^{These are the phones plans with the most data for $16-$25 in our database of 28 mobile providers this week. Some plans may have extra data as part of an intro deal.}

iiNet and TPG's plans

TPG and iiNet's Medium plans get you a big 50GB of data for 50% off during the first six months – that's $17.50 per month during the deal period, after which it's $35 ongoing. This is a great option for people who are happy to hop between intro discounts to save money, but in the long term it's quite a bit more expensive than other plans in this starting price bracket (that said, $35 for 50GB is still decent, if you need that much data).

For some, the biggest drawcard of these plans will be the unlimited international minutes and SMS to 31 selected countries. That said, the love doesn't go both ways because phoning home while overseas isn't great – both plans have roaming switched on by default, but use a PAYG system, which can chew through your recharge in a very short time and hit you with some unpleasant fees.

Pricing

Monthly price: $17.50 per month for 6 months, then $35 ongoing
Cost over first 24 months: $735
Extra fees: No setup or cancellation fees

Inclusions

Data: 50GB
International calls: Unlimited standard minutes and SMS to 31 selected countries
Roaming: PAYG charges are automatically added to your monthly fee

General info

Plan type: Prepaid (monthly)
Contract: No contract
Network: Vodafone 5G, capped at 150Mbps

ALDI Mobile's plan

ALDI Mobile has the next cheapest mobile plan in our database over the first 24 months. This plan gets you 10GB data over the Optus 4G network for $19 per 30-day recharge, with no eventual price jump. But it's very no-frills, with no international calls included and expensive PAYG roaming if you travel overseas.

Pricing

Monthly price: $19 per renewal – no eventual price bump
Cost over first 24 months: $475
Extra fees: No setup or cancellation fees

Inclusions

Data: 10GB
International calls: None included
Roaming: PAYG credit, available only in select countries

General info

Plan type: Prepaid (30 days)
Contract: No contract
Network: Optus 4G, capped at 100Mbps

What's cheaper: prepaid or postpaid?

Prepaid and postpaid mobile plans are largely similar, but with some differences worth noting. Prepaid mobile plans require payment in advance, while billing for postpaid plans comes at the end of your month's usage.

Most of the time, you'll get similar value when comparing prepaid vs. postpaid plans – but a key difference is many prepaid plans have a 28-day expiry. This means you'll need to recharge 13 times a year, as opposed 12. To save a bit of money, keep an eye out for prepaid expiry plans with at least 30 days.

Most prepaid plans also cut off your data once you hit your limit, whereas postpaid plans may keep you connected, but automatically charge you more per GB of overuse. Some plans (prepaid and postpaid) simply limit your speed, instead of charging you extra. These are often referred to as "unlimited" data mobile plans.

Cheap mobile plans with unlimited data

When looking for cheap mobile plans with unlimited data, you might consider the reason for your search. If you're merely hoping to avoid excess national data fees, some providers slow your connection when you exceed your allowance, instead of charging you extra.

Given you can keep using the internet on your phone indefinitely, many providers call these plans "unlimited".

The degree to which your plan is slowed depends on the provider. But all the slowed speeds are pretty restrictive, so don't assume you've found a sneaky hack to find cheap phone plans with truly unlimited mobile data.

Plans	Full-speed data	Unlimited data capped speed
Belong postpaid plans	Limited	1Mbps
Dodo postpaid plans	Limited	256Kbps
Telstra Upfront plans	Limited	1.5Mbps
Optus postpaid plans	Limited	1.5Mbps
Vodafone prepaid plans	Limited	1.5Mbps
Vodafone postpaid plans	Limited	2Mbps
felix prepaid plans	Limited	1.5Mbps
felix unlimited mobile plan	None	20Mbps

Here's the cheapest mobile plan from each unlimited data provider in our database:

#1	Dodo	Dodo $23 Mobile Plan 15GB data On the Optus 4G Plus Mobile Network $23/mth Min. cost $23 Go to Site	$23/mth Min. cost $23	Go to Site
#2	felix mobile	felix mobile felix 25GB Mobile Plan 25GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps Vodafone 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices 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 $25 Per 1 Month Renewal Go to Site	$25 Per 1 Month Renewal	Go to Site
#3	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
#4	Vodafone	Vodafone $35 Prepaid Plus Recharge 25GB data Vodafone 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices Deal: Get $5 off every Automatic Recharge when you opt-in to Automatic Recharge $35 Per 28 Day Renewal Link not supplied	$35 Per 28 Day Renewal	Link not supplied
#5	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
#6	Telstra	Telstra $65 Basic Upfront Mobile Plan 50GB data Telstra 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices Deal: Get your first 3 months device protect on Telstra, then $10/mth. $65/mth Min. cost $65 Link not supplied	$65/mth Min. cost $65	Link not supplied

#1	Dodo	Dodo $23 Mobile Plan 15GB data On the Optus 4G Plus Mobile Network $23/mth Min. cost $23 Go to Site	$23/mth Min. cost $23	Go to Site
#2	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
#3	Vodafone Editor's Pick	Vodafone Editor's Pick $49 Small Plan 100GB data Vodafone 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices Deal: Get 100GB for $39 (incl. 50GB bonus + $10/mth off) on the $49 Small plan. T&Cs apply. $39/mth Min. cost $39 Go to Site	$39/mth Min. cost $39	Go to Site
#4	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
#5	Telstra	Telstra $65 Basic Upfront Mobile Plan 50GB data Telstra 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices Deal: Get your first 3 months device protect on Telstra, then $10/mth. $65/mth Min. cost $65 Link not supplied	$65/mth Min. cost $65	Link not supplied

felix 25GB Mobile Plan

25GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps
Vodafone 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices
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

$25

Per 1 Month Renewal

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$25

Per 1 Month Renewal

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$35 Prepaid Plus Recharge

25GB data
Vodafone 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices
Deal: Get $5 off every Automatic Recharge when you opt-in to Automatic Recharge

$35

Per 28 Day Renewal

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$35

Per 28 Day Renewal

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Truly unlimited mobile plans

If you're looking for truly unlimited data, felix mobile's Unlimited plan is the only truly unlimited plan in our database, at least in terms of data allowance. This relatively cheap phone plan offers unlimited data with no monthly allowance, but it's all capped at 20Mbps – there are no capped speeds after you hit a set limit, but never faster than 20Mbps, either.

While this speed is a far cry from the 100Mbps or more of other mobile plans that have data limits, it should still be fine for most phone usage, including HD video streaming. The main downsides would come from downloading large files, such as games, or heavy use of cloud storage.

Here's felix's Unlimiited Mobile Plan:

felix Unlimited Mobile Plan

Unlimited data at download speeds up to 20Mbps
Vodafone 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices
Deal: Get 50% off your first 3 mths when you switch to felix. $20/mth for first 3 mths, then $40/mth. Use promo code FELIX50. T&Cs apply

$40

Per 1 Month Renewal

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$40

Per 1 Month Renewal

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What we love about felix's Unlimited plan:

Only plan in our database with truly unlimited data – all capped at 20Mbps on the Vodafone 5G network
No setup or cancellation fees, so you're free to switch away
No overage fees for data
$20 per month for the first three months, then $40 per month ongoing (use promo code FELIX50)
$900 over the first 24 months with current pricing

For its other mobile plans, felix doesn't charge for excess data, but does cap you to 1.5Mbps after you go past your plan's monthly data limit.

Cheap eSIM plans

If you're looking at cheap phone plans with eSIM, you can't just sign up to any old provider. Not every carrier supports this newer technology yet, so you have to pick carefully.

To save you the hassle, and potentially a lot of research, we can do the sorting for you. Below, you can check out cheap phone plans from eSIM providers in our database across a range of price points, ranked by introductory plan cost:

#1	iiNet	iiNet 25GB Small Plan 25GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps On the Vodafone 4G Mobile Network Deal: 50% off - $12.50/mth for first 6 months, then $25/mth ongoing. Available until withdrawn. T&Cs apply. $12.50 Per 1 Month Renewal Go to Site	$12.50 Per 1 Month Renewal	Go to Site
#2	TPG Editor's Pick	TPG Editor's Pick 25GB Small Plan 25GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps On the Vodafone 4G Mobile Network Deal: 50% off - $12.50/mth for first 6 months, then $25/mth ongoing. Available until withdrawn. T&Cs apply. $12.50 Per 1 Month Renewal Go to Site	$12.50 Per 1 Month Renewal	Go to Site
#3	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

#1	iiNet	iiNet 50GB Medium Plan 50GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps Vodafone 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices Deal: 50% off - $17.50/mth for first 6 months, then $35/mth ongoing. Available until withdrawn. T&Cs apply. $17.50 Per 1 Month Renewal Go to Site	$17.50 Per 1 Month Renewal	Go to Site
#2	TPG Editor's Pick	TPG Editor's Pick 50GB Medium Plan 50GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps Vodafone 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices Deal: 50% off - $17.50/mth for first 6 months, then $35/mth ongoing. Available until withdrawn. T&Cs apply. $17.50 Per 1 Month Renewal Go to Site	$17.50 Per 1 Month Renewal	Go to Site
#3	Lebara Mobile	Lebara Mobile $19.90 Extra Small Plan 10GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps On the Vodafone 4G Mobile Network Deal: $19.90 SIM for $8 online until 04.05.25 New customers only. T&Cs apply. $19.90 Per 30 Day Renewal Go to Site	$19.90 Per 30 Day Renewal	Go to Site
#4	Kogan Mobile Editor's Pick	Kogan Mobile Editor's Pick Small Monthly Plan 15GB data On the Vodafone 4G Mobile Network $20 Per 1 Month Renewal Go to Site	$20 Per 1 Month Renewal	Go to Site
#5	Exetel	Exetel ExeSim Saver 4G Plan 10GB data at download speeds up to 100Mbps Uses part of the Telstra 4G Mobile Network $20 Per 30 Day Renewal Link not supplied	$20 Per 30 Day Renewal	Link not supplied
#6	amaysim	amaysim UNLIMITED 10GB Plan 10GB data at download speeds up to 100Mbps On the Optus 4G Plus Mobile Network $22 Per 28 Day Renewal Link not supplied	$22 Per 28 Day Renewal	Link not supplied
#7	iiNet	iiNet 100GB Large Plan 100GB data at download speeds up to 250Mbps Vodafone 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices Deal: 50% off - $22.50/mth for first 6 months, then $45/mth ongoing. Available until withdrawn. T&Cs apply. $22.50 Per 1 Month Renewal Go to Site	$22.50 Per 1 Month Renewal	Go to Site
#8	TPG	TPG 100GB Large Plan 100GB data at download speeds up to 250Mbps Vodafone 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices Deal: 50% off - $22.50/mth for first 6 months, then $45/mth ongoing. Available until withdrawn. T&Cs apply. $22.50 Per 1 Month Renewal Go to Site	$22.50 Per 1 Month Renewal	Go to Site

#1	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
#2	More	More 12GB Mobile SIM 12GB data at download speeds up to 100Mbps Uses Telstra Wholesale 4G mobile network Deal: $5/mth off mobile plan fees for 12 mths then 10% off ongoing if you are a CommBank customer - $19/mth for 12 mths, then $21.60/mth $26/mth Min. cost $26 Go to Site	$26/mth Min. cost $26	Go to Site
#3	Exetel	Exetel ExeSim Value 4G Plan 25GB data at download speeds up to 100Mbps Uses part of the Telstra 4G Mobile Network $28 Per 30 Day Renewal Link not supplied	$28 Per 30 Day Renewal	Link not supplied
#4	SpinTel	SpinTel $29 Mobile Plan 50GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps Optus 5G in selected areas with 5G devices ex. NT $29/mth Min. cost $29 Go to Site	$29/mth Min. cost $29	Go to Site
#5	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
#6	Lebara Mobile	Lebara Mobile $29.90 Medium Plan 80GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps Vodafone 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices Deal: $29.90 SIM for $12 online until 04.05.25 + Includes 45GB bonus data for first 3 recharges + 300 bonus std mins to selected countries. $29.90 Per 30 Day Renewal Go to Site	$29.90 Per 30 Day Renewal	Go to Site
#7	felix mobile Editor's Pick	felix mobile Editor's Pick felix 50GB Mobile Plan 50GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps Vodafone 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices Deal: Get 50% off your first 3 mths when you switch to felix. $15/mth for first 3 mths, then $30/mth. Use promo code FELIX50. T&Cs apply $30 Per 1 Month Renewal Go to Site	$30 Per 1 Month Renewal	Go to Site
#8	Everyday Mobile	Everyday Mobile Pre-paid Mobile $30 Recharge 32GB data at download speeds up to 100Mbps Uses part of the Telstra 4G Mobile Network Deal: $30 SIM Starter Pack discounted to $15 + 10% off your grocery shop once a month $30 Per 30 Day Renewal Link not supplied	$30 Per 30 Day Renewal	Link not supplied

iiNet and TPG's plans

iiNet and TPG both make another appearance thanks to their 50% discount for the first six months after signing up. This gets you a very cheap mobile plan – 25GB of data for just $12.50 during the deal period. After the discount ends, the price doubles, but $25 is still a competitive price for 25GB. And if it's out of your price range, there's no lock-in contract, so you can jump ship and pick up another intro deal from a different provider.

You also get 100 standard minutes and 100 SMS to 31 countries, which is unusual in this price range and will be a great benefit to anyone who needs to make regular international calls (as long as they're to one of these destinations). But if you go travelling, international roaming is PAYG and turned on by default – you'll need to be careful if you want to avoid any unpleasant fees.

Pricing

Monthly price: $17.50 per month for 6 months, then $35 ongoing
Cost over first 24 months: $735
Extra fees: No setup or cancellation fees

Inclusions

Data: 50GB
International calls: Unlimited standard minutes and SMS to 31 selected countries
Roaming: PAYG charges are automatically added to your monthly fee

General info

Plan type: Prepaid (monthly)
Contract: No contract
Network: Vodafone 5G, capped at 150Mbps

While Circles.Life's plan is even cheaper in the long term, this provider has recently been purchased and we can't recommend new customers sign up until it becomes clear what will happen as a result of the purchase. Lyca Mobile also has a cheaper plan long term, but with a tiny 4GB of data on the Vodafone network.

How we find the cheapest mobile plans

The plans on this page represent the cheapest mobile plans in our database of 28 providers, which is regularly checked and updated by our team of data experts. Our comparison tables update automatically, and we drop in to make sure our suggested picks match up with the displayed prices and data inclusions.

If you see a plan with a 'Link not supplied' label, it's because we don't have an affiliate relationship with that provider. But we still include these plans to ensure our comparisons are as accurate as we can make them.

If you'd like to do your own search, you can use our mobile plan comparison search tool and customise the inclusions to find the best mobile plans for your needs.

Cheap phone plans FAQs

Who has the cheapest mobile plans?

The way to find the cheapest mobile plans is to go with a SIM-only network reseller or Mobile Network Virtual Operator (MVNO). You'll want to browse and compare options based on how much data you need and see which telco is offering the lowest cost.

Is it cheaper to buy a phone outright?

Yes, buying a phone outright does often end up being cheaper in the long run. When you buy a phone on a plan, you're committed to having a plan with one of the major telcos for the duration of your repayment period. You don't save any money on the phone in the long run (barring a special deal), but you do end up paying more per month for your phone plan because the cheapest mobile plans are offered by smaller, SIM-only providers.

While buying a phone outright can be a hefty upfront purchase, doing so and then signing up to a cheap mobile plan from a smaller provider means you can end up paying a lot less over the next one-to-three years. You can save even more if you hop between providers to surf introductory discounts, making sure you always have one of the cheapest mobile plans available.

Is coverage worse with cheap mobile providers?

Cheap phone plans from smaller providers don't necessarily have worse coverage.

In Australia, there are only three major telecommunications networks: Telstra, Optus, and Vodafone. Every provider, regardless of mobile plan pricing, operates using one of these networks. Smaller providers operating on these networks are called "MVNOs" or "resellers".

MVNOs on the Optus and Vodafone networks have full access to those networks, and so have the same 4G and 5G coverage. Telstra MVNOs are the exception here – they use the 'Telstra Wholesale network', which doesn't cover as much of the regional and rural population as the 'Telstra network' does for 4G, and has larger gaps in metro areas for 5G than the full Telstra network.

The Telstra Wholesale network still has slightly larger 4G coverage than Optus and Vodafone, but its 5G network has a smaller footprint than Optus' (Vodafone doesn't provide much 5G coverage footprint information). As such, cheap phone plans from a Telstra MVNO still give you great 4G coverage, but not necessarily the same 5G experience in your area.

MVNOs tend to offer cheap plans, when compared to the Big Three. Some of these plans are limited to 4G, and some 5G plans have speed caps (which are at worst capped to the same speed as an NBN 100 plan, so don't fret).

The main problems with being on a cheap phone plan that's limited to 4G can come from coverage or network capacity, as opposed to speed. But this isn't so much to do with the provider, as it is with network hardware.

In some areas, parts of the 4G network have been cannibalised and repurposed as 5G. Those areas still have 4G coverage, but not as much as they once did, and they might not handle large amounts of 4G traffic quite as well. If you grab a cheap phone plan that's limited to 4G, this might end up affecting you – or it might not. It depends entirely on the networks in your area.

Need a new NBN plan?

These are currently the cheapest NBN 50 plans in our database of 33 internet providers:

#1	Kogan Internet	Kogan Internet Silver Unlimited nbn® 50/17 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: $59.90/mth for first 6 months and revert back to $78.90/mth thereafter. Offer ends 30.05.25 $59.90/mth Min. cost $59.90 Go to Site	$59.90/mth Min. cost $59.90	Go to Site
#2	Tangerine Telecom	Tangerine Telecom Value Plus NBN nbn® 50/17 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Includes $23/mth off for the first 6 mths, $59.90/month for first 6 months, then $82.90/month + 3 months BINGE. Ends 30.06.25 $59.90/mth Min. cost $59.90 Go to Site	$59.90/mth Min. cost $59.90	Go to Site
#3	MATE	MATE Ripper nbn 50/20 nbn® 49/19 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Includes $20/mth off for the first 6 mths (code RIPPER20) + 1-month money back guarantee + Bundle & Save $60/mth Min. cost $60 Link not supplied	$60/mth Min. cost $60	Link not supplied
#4	Exetel	Exetel Extra-value nbn50 nbn® 50/17 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Includes $19/mth off for first 6 months - $60.99/mth for first 6 months, then $79.99/mth. $60.99/mth Min. cost $60.99 Go to Site	$60.99/mth Min. cost $60.99	Go to Site
#5	Buddy Telco Editor's Pick	Buddy Telco Editor's Pick Value nbn - Unlimited nbn® 49/16 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: $63/month for first 6 months, then $75/month. Use promo code BUDDY50. Offer ends 18.05.25 $63/mth Min. cost $63 Go to Site	$63/mth Min. cost $63	Go to Site
#6	Moose NBN	Moose NBN nbn 50/20 Premium nbn® 50/20 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Includes $16/mth off for first 6 months, then $79.80/month. Ends 30.06.25 $63.80/mth Min. cost $63.80 Link not supplied	$63.80/mth Min. cost $63.80	Link not supplied
#7	Superloop	Superloop Extra-value nbn50/20 nbn® 50/17 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Incl. $14/mth off for 6 months! $67/mth for 6 mths, then $81/mth + Free Amazon eero 6+ if you stay connected for 24 mths $67/mth Min. cost $67 Go to Site	$67/mth Min. cost $67	Go to Site
#8	Dodo	Dodo nbn50 Unlimited Plan nbn® 50/17 Mbps Unlimited Data 12mths Deal: Incl. $15/mth discount for 12 months based on the standard price $83.90/mth. Ends 29.04.25. T&Cs apply. $68.90/mth Min. cost $68.90 Go to Site*	$68.90/mth Min. cost $68.90	Go to Site
#9	Swoop	Swoop nbn® Home Everyday nbn® 50/20 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Includes $15/mth off for 6 months with code LOVE15, $69/mth for first 6 months then $84/mth. Offer ends 30.04.25 $69/mth Min. cost $69 Link not supplied	$69/mth Min. cost $69	Link not supplied
#10	iiNet	iiNet nbn50 Liimitless nbn® 50/17 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Includes $15/mth off for 6 mths – $69.99/mth for first 6 months, then $84.99/mth. Use code SAVE15FOR6. Ends 06.05.25 $69.99/mth Min. cost $69.99 Go to Site	$69.99/mth Min. cost $69.99	Go to Site