Best Optus mobile plans (June 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 still comes with all the perks of a contract, including 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 S22 (128GB) | 30GB data | 24 months | AU$101.02p/m

The Samsung Galaxy S22 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, which is nice to have, particularly with a telco that’s continuing to roll out its 5G network. With phone repayments thrown in, your monthly bill will be AU$101.02. Keep in mind that Samsung is expected to unveil the Galaxy S23 in February, so hold off if you want the latest.

Total cost over 24 months is AU$2,424.48

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 6a (128GB) | 30GB data | 24 months | AU$80.20p/m

The Google Pixel 6a is a good choice if you want an affordable phone with clever photo-taking abilities. The Pixel 6a 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 S22 Ultra (128GB) | 30GB data | 24 months | AU$126.04p/m

Samsung is expected to release the new Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra in February, so consider holding out if you want the best of the best. If you’re fine with the S22 Ultra, and you want it from Optus (hint: it’s cheaper at Vodafone) then we’d pair it with the provider’s AU$49 Small plan to set yourself up with 30GB of data a month.

Total cost over 24 months is AU$3,024.96