Best Optus mobile plans (December 2023)

Optus Small plan | 30GB data | AU$49p/m

If you already have a phone, and you’re not keen on starting up a new phone contract, then a SIM-only plan is a great alternative. The Small plan from Optus comes with 30GB of data, unlimited talk and text to standard numbers in Australia and 5G network access. When you hit your data cap, you can still browse without facing any excess data charges, your speed will just slow to 1.5Mbps instead. You can also cancel anytime without facing a fee.

Total minimum cost is AU$49

iPhone 14 (128GB) | 30GB data | 24 months | AU$107.29p/m

We should note that Vodafone’s iPhone 14 plans are cheaper, but if you want to go with Optus, we’d recommend the AU$49 Small plan. It’ll set you up with 30GB of data, and access to Optus’ 5G network is included as standard. All told, you’ll pay AU$107.29 a month for this Apple flagship with Optus.

Total cost over 24 months is AU$2,574.96

Samsung Galaxy S23 (128GB) | 30GB data | 24 months | AU$105.19p/m

The Samsung Galaxy S23 gives you lots of power at a reasonable price, and if you sign up with Optus, we think the AU$49 Small plan will suit most users. It comes with 30GB of data and 5G access, and with phone repayments thrown in, your monthly bill will be AU$105.19. If you sign up before July 26 you’ll be eligible to receive a bonus Galaxy Watch 5, but you’ll need to stay connected to a watch plan for 24 months.

Total cost over 24 months is AU$2,524.56

iPhone SE 2022 (64GB) | 30GB data | 24 months | AU$78.94p/m

If you’re keen on Apple’s most affordable handset, we recommend pairing it with Optus’ cheapest plan, the AU$49 Small plan on a 24-month contract. It gets you 30GB of data each month, and if you keep your phone connected to Wi-Fi networks throughout the day, we think that’s enough data for most people. It’ll set you back AU$78.94 each billing.

Total cost over 24 months is AU$1,894.56

Google Pixel 7a (128GB) | 30GB data | 24 months | AU$80.20p/m

The Google Pixel 7a is a good choice if you want an affordable phone with clever photo-taking abilities. The Pixel 7a will set you back AU$749, and if you want a cheap plan from Optus to go with it, we suggest pairing it with the AU$49 Small plan. That’ll get you 30GB of data each month, and on a 24-month contract, you’ll pay AU$80.20 each billing.

Total cost over 24 months is AU$1,924.80

iPhone 14 Pro (128GB) | 30GB data | 24 months | AU$121.87p/m

The iPhone 14 Pro and the iPhone 14 Pro Max are Apple’s most premium devices, and the one you choose will mostly come down to size and price. We’re going with the 14 Pro here, and pairing it with Optus’ AU$49 Small plan on a 24-month contract. That’ll set you up with 30GB of data, unlimited talk and text to standard numbers and access to an expanding 5G network.

Total cost over 24 months is AU$2,924.88

Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra (256GB) | 30GB data | 24 months | AU$130.18p/m

The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra is the best of the best from Samsung. We recommend pairing it with the provider’s AU$49 Small plan to set yourself up with 30GB of data each month and 5G network access. If you pick up this device from Optus before July 26, you’ll be eligible for a free Galaxy Watch 5, but you’ll need to stay connected to an Optus watch plan for 24 months.

Total cost over 24 months is AU$3,124.32