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's 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 is AU$17.50 | Total cost for first year: AU$350 | Yearly cost after discount: 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 is AU$12.50 | Total cost for first year: AU$250 | Yearly cost after discount: AU$325

Felix Mobile | Unlimited data | 28-day expiry | AU$20 p/m for first three months (then AU$40 p/m)

Felix Mobile is one of the few telcos in Australia to offer an unlimited data phone plan. Plus, you'll pay only AU$20 p/m for the first three renewals for unlimited data with a 40Mbps speed cap. Note that this speed cap is much slower than those on other plans listed and isn't ideal for things like 4K streaming or quick downloads of large files. Felix Mobile plans use the Vodafone network.

Total minimum cost is AU$20 | Total cost for first year: AU$460 | Yearly cost after discount: AU$520

Lyca Mobile Large | 600GB | AU$175 (first 12 renewals, then AU$360)

Lyca Mobile gets our vote for anyone looking for a great-value long-expiry prepaid SIM plan. The AU$175 charge is split over 12 monthly payments, and you'll receive 600GB, itself split into 12 monthly blocks of 50GB. You can rollover up to 500GB of unused data when it comes time to renew the plan. You'll also receive international minutes to 35 destinations with this plan.

Total minimum cost is AU$175 | Total cost for first year: AU$175 | Ongoing yearly cost: AU$360

Superloop Essential 5G plan | 35GB + 35GB bonus | AU$35p/m

Superloop is regularly a great option for anyone wishing to connect to the Telstra network. Right now, you can score double the data on most plans, and you'll also get your second recharge free of charge. You can bank up to 500GB of unused data and you'll also get unlimited calls and texts to 15 international countries.

Total minimum cost is AU$35 | Total yearly cost: AU$420

Exetel Plus One | 130GB + 130GB (first 6 recharges) | 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 stonking 260GB of data on your first 6 recharges, after which you'll drop down to a regular 130GB monthly amount. Download speeds are capped at 150Mbps, you can bank up to 1000GB of data and you gain access to the the 5G Telstra Wholesale Network.

Total minimum cost: AU$40 | Total yearly cost: AU$480

Spintel | 100GB data | AU$35 p/m

This plan has previously had a AU$10 discount for the first 6 months. While that offer has ended, we still think it's great value, as you're getting a staggering 100GB of data for just AU$35 – far cheaper than going with Optus directly. On top of that, you also get 5G connection despite many similarly priced plans only offering 4G.

Total minimum cost: AU$35 | Total yearly cost: AU$420

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 is AU$17.50 | Total cost for first year: AU$350 | Yearly cost after discount: AU$450