Best prepaid mobile plans in Australia 2026

TPG | 50GB data | AU$17.50 per 28-day renewal (first six renewals, then AU$35 per renewal)

Thanks to a variety of deals available from each provider, there are a ton of options around this AU$15 to AU$20 per month price tag. However, the reason TPG takes the win at this price is because it offers 5G connectivity. It includes 50GB of data each month (speed-capped at 150Mbps) and unlimited international calls to 31 countries. However, it may be too pricey for some once the 50% off period ends. Note that because this is a 28-day plan, you'll have 13 payments each year.

Total minimum cost: AU$17.50
First year cost: AU$350
Ongoing yearly cost: AU$450

TPG | 25GB data | AU$12.50 per 28-day renewal (first six renewals, then AU$25 per renewal)

This is a smaller version of the one above, offering significant value at just AU$12.50 p/m on the first six months. You get 25GB of monthly data and 100 minutes for international calls. However, it only offers 4G connectivity, unlike the plan above. Again, because it's a 28-day plan, you'll have 13 payments each year.

Total minimum cost: AU$12.50
First year cost: AU$250
Ongoing yearly cost: AU$325

Felix Mobile | Unlimited data | One-month expiry | AU$20 p/m (first 6 months, then AU$40 p/m)

Felix Mobile – which uses parts of the Vodafone network – is one of the few telcos in Australia to offer truly unlimited data with a SIM plan. The caveat is that download speeds are capped at 40Mbps. However, with a 50% discount for the first 6 months, there's undeniable value here.

Total minimum cost: AU$20
First year cost: AU$360
Ongoing yearly cost: AU$480

Lyca Mobile Large | 900GB | AU$220 (first 12 months, AU$480)

Lyca Mobile's Large plan has been my top pick for a long-term expiry plan for some time. However, it has changed slightly recently. Most notably, the amount of included data has increased from 600GB to 900GB. With this, the price has gone up too, from AU$175 to AU$220 for the first 12 months. After this, the ongoing cost is quite pricey. However, you get your data in 75GB instalments each month, which is likely overkill for many, but nice to have. You'll also receive international minutes to 35 destinations with this plan.

Total minimum cost: AU$220
First year cost: AU$220
Ongoing yearly cost: AU$480

Superloop SuperSim Essential 5G | 35GB | | One-month expiry | AU$35 per recharge

You can't get much simpler than AU$1 for 1GB, and that's exactly what you get with this Superloop plan that uses parts of the Telstra 5G network. You also get unlimited international calls and text to 15 countries and data banking up to 500GB.

Total minimum cost: AU$35
Yearly cost: AU$420

Exetel Plus One | 130GB | One-month expiry | AU$40/recharge

As with its NBN 500 plan, Exetel has just one mobile plan that works on a prepaid basis. You'll get a healthy 130GB of data each month, with speeds capped at 150Mbps. Plus you can bank up to 1000GB of data and you gain access to the the 5G Telstra Wholesale Network.

Total minimum cost: AU$40
Yearly cost: AU$480

Dodo Large Mobile Plan | 80GB | Optus 5G AU$20p/m (first 12 months, then AU$40)

Sitting in the middle of Dodo's plans, the Large Mobile Plan gives you a healthy 80GB of monthly data for an equally healthy AU$20p/m for the first year. Dodo also offers data banking with this plan, allowing you to access unused data at full speed.

Total minimum cost: AU$20
Total cost for first year: AU$240
Yearly cost after discount: AU$480

• Not the right plan for you? Check out our comparison of the best Optus mobile plans.

TPG | 50GB data | 1-month expiry | AU$17.50 per 28-day renewal (first six renewals, then AU$35 per renewal)

This TPG offering is considered the best prepaid plan overall, and since TPG connects to the Vodafone network, it should be no surprise it's the top choice here . TPG is offering 50GB of data for AU$17.50 for the first six renewals. After that period, the cost increases to AU$35 per renewal. Your prepaid plan will automatically renew every 28 days, meaning there will be 13 payments each year. iiNet is also a great option, with an identical offering to TPG.

Total minimum cost: AU$17.50
First year cost: AU$350
Ongoing yearly cost: AU$450