14 Best Prepaid & SIM Only SIM Cards in Australia: Buying Guide

Australia. It is often regarded as a continent because of its sheer size (the 6th largest country). At the same time, New Zealand, its brother, is often omitted from world maps.

Known for creatures wanting to end your life, kangaroos ready to punch you, and drop bears attacking tourists, it is an exciting destination. Backpackers will certainly agree with me.

While in Australia, you certainly want to stay in touch with your friends and family back at home. But the thing is, international roaming can be expensive. You could receive a roaming bill as expensive as your roundtrip ticket to this beautiful country.

Luckily, local prepaid SIM cards are a way to keep mobile costs low. And fortunately, SIM cards are affordable in Australia, packages are generous, and the mobile market is extremely competitive.

But what is affordable, and how much will data cost in Australia?

You can get an Australian SIM card for 2 AUD (1.50 USD) in the Main Operators' stores (Telstra, Optus, or Vodafone) or other stores. Mobile Virtual Network Operators (MVNOs) have their starter packs available in grocery stores, gas stations, 7-Elevens, and post offices.

Cannot see the video above? Watch it here or on YouTube.

I have to say, many countries can learn from the telecom market in Australia. Not only is data cheap (the average cost of 1 GB is not even 0.70 USD), there are 50 operators to choose from (47 MVNOs), almost all operators include unlimited local call and text, the majority of the operators include (un)limited international minutes and SMS, and you can store or rollover unused data in your data bank in case you do not use your complete data allowance.

Now, that is what I call caring about your customers.

But do not get too excited yet. Of those 50 operators to choose from, 14 of them are readily accessible to travelers. That is still a lot, and much more choice than many countries will offer. Some of those 14 operators offer amazing plans. Some of them should be avoided unless you like to burn money. Oh, and coverage can be non-existent if you are in The Outback and are with the wrong operator.

There is so much to learn about SIM cards in Australia, and I am genuinely excited to introduce you to the telecom market here.

In this guide, I will go over everything you need to know about buying a SIM card in Australia. Let's do this.

Original publication: 13th of October 2019. Last updated: 11th of April 2021.

Table of Contents

Can You Buy a SIM Card in Australia?

Australian prepaid SIM cards and some SIM Only SIM cards are available to anyone living in Australia or visiting the country without any particular restrictions.

Do note that SIM cards have to be registered to you before they are activated. You also need a device that supports the frequencies used in Australia and have a SIM-lock free (unlocked) phone.

Where Can You Buy a SIM Card in Australia?

SIM cards of the Australian Main Operators (Telstra, Optus & Vodafone) can be purchased in the telcos' stores or from many other retailers. The SIM cards of the Mobile Virtual Network Operators (MVNOs) are sold in third-party stores, such as grocery stores, gas stations, 7-Elevens, electronic shops, and office supply stores.

You can also order SIM cards online and get them, often, delivered for free to an Australian address (like your Airbnb). Delivery times in metro areas are between 2 and 5 workdays. In comparison, it can take up to 15 workdays before they are delivered in regional Australia.

SIM cards are also sold at major international airports. Telstra, Optus, and Vodafone have stores or booths at airports. At the same time, Amaysim, Lebara, and Lycamobile SIM cards can be purchased in convenience stores at the airports.

You can buy a SIM card in the following international airports:

• Adelaide Airport
• Brisbane Airport
• Cairns Airport
• Darwin International Airport
• Gold Coast Airport
• Melbourne Airport
• Perth Airport
• Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport

Cannot see the video above? Watch it here or on YouTube.

You can expect to pay the following for Australian SIM cards:

• Telstra: 2 AUD
• Optus: 2 AUD
• Vodafone Australia: 2 AUD
• ALDImobile: 5 AUD (with 5 AUD credit)
• Amaysim: 2 AUD
• Belong Mobile: 25 AUD (includes a plan)
• Boost Mobile Australia: 2 AUD
• Coles Mobile: 20 AUD (includes a plan)
• Gotalk: 10 AUD (includes a plan)
• Hello Mobile Australia: 10 AUD (includes a plan)
• Kogan Mobile Australia: 2 AUD
• Lebara Australia: 2 AUD
• Lycamobile Australia: 2 AUD – free when ordered online
• Woolworths Mobile: 10 AUD (includes a plan)

Can You Use Your Phone in Australia?

Australia uses GSM technology for mobile communication services, just like most countries around, especially in Oceania. This means that CDMA phones will not work in Australia. Luckily, almost all phones support GSM nowadays (especially on 4G/LTE).

What you do need to be aware of is what type of frequencies the Australian operators use. I will mention the specific frequencies later, but you need to know about the following.

First, Australia uses primarily European frequencies. However, American frequencies are used sparingly.

Okay, I know Australia is nowhere close to Europe, but let's take a look at this map below with the ITU Regions:

In Africa, Asia, Europe, and Oceania (ITU Regions 1 & 3), traditional European frequencies are used. The Americas, North-, Central-, and South America + the Caribbean (ITU Region 2), traditional American frequencies are used.

What does this mean in short?

If you bought your phone in Africa, Asia, Europe, or Oceania (ITU regions 1 & 3), you should not experience any issues with using your phone in Australia with any operator.

However, if you have a phone that does not support 4G/LTE, going with Optus, Vodafone Australia, or their MVNOs will be your best bet because they use 900 MHz for 3G (which almost all phones sold in ITU regions 1 & 3 support).

If you purchased your phone in the Americas (ITU Region 2) and have a low/medium-end device (without Tri-Band or Quad-Band) support, then Telstra or its MVNOs are your best bet. They use 3G frequencies (850 MHz) that phones sold in ITU Region 2 support. For 4G/LTE, you will not have that much luck.

If you have a medium/high-end device with Tri-Band or Quad-Band support, you can use your phone in Australia (to some extent) – also on 4G/LTE.

If all of this confuses you – worry not. I have a video explaining the frequency situation in the next video (and it is not a technical video – that would confuse you even more and bore you out).

Mobile Operators, Networks & Frequencies in Australia

Australia has three Main Operators and 50 Mobile Virtual Network Operators (MVNOs). 11 MVNOs are easily accessible to travelers offering prepaid SIM cards or SIM only plans without lock-in contracts or early termination fees, which are:

• Telstra
• Optus
• Vodafone Australia
• ALDImobile (Telstra MVNO)
• Amaysim (Optus MVNO)
• Belong Mobile (Telstra MVNO)
• Boost Mobile Australia (Telstra MVNO)
• Coles Mobile (Optus MVNO)
• Gotalk (Vodafone Australia MVNO)
• Hello Mobile Australia (Vodafone Australia MVNO)
• Kogan Mobile Australia (Vodafone Australia MVNO)
• Lebara Australia (Vodafone Australia MVNO)
• Lycamobile Australia (Telstra MVNO)
• Woolworths Mobile (Telstra MVNO)

For this guide, “easily accessible” means that anyone can buy a starter SIM card from retailers across the country. Some MVNOs, like Dodo, offer SIM only plans with no lock-in contracts. However, their SIM cards can only be ordered online and can not be bought in physical stores.

The following frequencies are used in Australia:

• 2G: N/A
• 3G: 850 MHz, 900 MHz & 2100 MHz
• 4G/LTE: 700 MHz (Band 28), 850 MHz (Band 5), 900 MHz (Band 8), 1800 MHz (Band 3), 2100 MHz (Band 1), 2300 MHz (Band 40) & 2600 MHz (Band 7)
• 5G NR: 2300 MHz (n40) & 3500 MHz (n78)

Note: 2G networks were shut down by all Australian operators in 2016 and 2017.

You can learn more about frequencies in the video below.

Cannot see the video above? Watch it here or on YouTube.

To check whether your phone will work in the Australia, check out this page by Will My Phone Work.

Again, make sure your phone is unlocked. Otherwise, you will not be able to use any SIM card except the one from your home operator (meaning you have to roam internationally or buy another unlocked phone that does support the frequencies listed above).

If you want to learn how international roaming works, this guide explains it in-depth. If you wonder why it is often so expensive to roam, this article explains the hidden reason they do not want you to know.

Best SIM Card in Australia

If you want to buy a SIM card in Australia, I recommend going with Telstra. They have the best coverage and the fastest speeds. Moreover, 5G is available to prepaid customers. If you want to save some money, go with ALDImobile. They use the Telstra network and are much cheaper than Telstra itself.

See also:

• Order an Australian SIM card BEFORE going to Australia (made possible by SimCorner)
• Best international SIM card for Australia (Surfroam)
• Australian SIM card comparison
• The best local SIM cards around the world checker
• Australia SIM card reviews

SIM Card Registration in Australia

SIM card registration using your passport information is mandatory in Australia. If purchasing your SIM card in the Main Operators stores (Telstra, Optus & Vodafone), the SIM card will be registered on the spot. Otherwise, they can be registered online on the telcos' websites (especially with the MVNOs).

Do note that you need a valid visa when using an international passport for online validation and activation.

If your visa is not valid yet and you managed to get a SIM card before arriving in Australia (let's say, your partner living in the country got you a SIM card on your behalf or you order one from SimCorner), some operators may allow you to activate your SIM card with a debit or credit card transaction. This card has to be in your name, though.

Coverage in the Outback

Mobile coverage in The Outback is close to non-existent. When referring to The Outback, I refer to places in rural Australia where there is no establishment within a 10 km range. Although Telstra has the best coverage in the country, including the populated areas, you will not have any mobile reception in the vast area of The Outback.

This also means that you should expect no coverage, including 3G coverage, when traveling between states.

In short, there is no mobile reception anywhere that looks like a desert on Google Maps, except for in some towns (close to Highways).

Tip: you better avoid Vodafone Australia or any Vodafone Australia MVNO when planning on exploring The Outback. Optus can be a hit or miss.

Prepaid vs. SIM Only SIM Cards

Prepaid SIM cards are the same in all countries around the world – you pay upfront for credit or a plan. They are accessible to travelers in almost all countries, although some countries make it a challenge for travelers to get them (like North Korea, Turkmenistan, or Iran)

In many countries, the term SIM Only implies a postpaid plan or a subscription on a long-term contract without a phone. You would have to Bring Your Own Phone/Device (BYOP/BYOD) when signing up for a SIM Only plan.

In Australia, however, things are slightly different. A SIM Only plan can be your typical SIM Only BYOP subscription. However, they can also act as a short-term plan that can be canceled whenever you wish (28 days, 30 days, or 31 days – depending on the operator) without paying any termination fees because you are not locked-in.

In almost all my guides, I only discuss and analyze prepaid SIM cards because those are accessible to travelers and they fit the scope of this site. In the case of this guide, I will include some SIM Only plans.

In almost all my guides, I only discuss and analyze prepaid SIM cards because they are accessible to travelers and fit this site's scope. In the case of this guide, I will include some SIM Only plans.

As mentioned earlier, some SIM Only plans can be terminated whenever (of course, you will still have access to your perks until the plan expires). That is almost like a prepaid plan where if you do not recharge, the plan will expire.

Australia is home to 3 Main Operators (Telstra, Optus, and Vodafone Australia) and more than 45 Mobile Virtual Network Operators (MVNOs). A handful of the MVNOs are prepaid MVNOs, whereas the majority of them offer SIM Only plans.

Most of the SIM Only MVNOs will lock you in, which makes them inaccessible to travelers. However, not all of them do. Those will be covered in this guide.

Surprisingly, some of those SIM Only MVNOs sell starter kits in grocery stores, gas stations, and post offices, while the majority of them require you to order them online.

Although these SIM Only providers do offer amazing value, even compared to some prepaid MVNOs or the Main Operators themselves, you do need to remember to disable AutoRecharge or Auto-Renewal before leaving Australia – this feature is enabled by default because it is part of their business model.

In most cases, AutoRecharge can be disabled on apps or on the site. Some operators require you to email them, but they will get back to you within a working day or two.

For the sake of transparency, I will clearly mention what type of MVNO a particular operator is. For example, for Belong Mobile. The introduction will say that Belong Mobile is a Telstra SIM Only MVNO. Or for Lebara Australia, Lebara is a Vodafone prepaid MVNO.

Australia Speeds, Internet Prices & Insights

In the introduction, we established that mobile data is (insanely) cheap in Australia. This can come as a surprise to some because Oceania is not known for low mobile data rates (in fact, they are often criminally expensive, and you may have to deal with satellites – aka slow speeds).

The average price for 1 GB of data in Australia is 0.68 USD, significantly less than the Oceanian average of 7.85 USD. The world average is 5.03 USD.

In fact, Australia is the second cheapest country in Oceania for mobile data, just behind Fiji.

What should also be noted is that Australia is one of the 37 countries where the cost of 1 GB of data is less than 1 USD.

Let's talk about internet speeds in Australia.

Unless this is your first time on the internet (welcome!), you have probably heard that Australia has awful internet. Slow speeds, high pings, and terrible reliability. Australian gamers, streamers, and YouTubers can attest to that (and me too using Australian ADSL and fiber).

Although nbn (National Broadband Network – the nation's wholesale fiber network) has significantly improved internet speeds (in areas where nbn is available), it can still be slow and unreliable at times. It can also be considered a joke to other nations with proper fiber networks.

Unfortunately, the Turnbull Coalition Government cheaped out on nbn by moving from the initially proposed fiber-to-the-premises (FTTP) technology to fiber-to-the-node (FTTN) and multi-technology mix (MTM) (yes, more technologies are being used right now, but that is beyond the scope of this guide).

But what many do not know is that mobile broadband is fast. Like so fast that you would not believe that you are in Australia.

In fact, Australia is in the top five countries with the fastest mobile download speeds.

I mean, look at that. Fantastic.

And I have to be honest here – I had low expectations for Australia because of what I knew about the country's broadband network. I managed to get the fastest 4G download speed in Australia, with Telstra, until I went to Taiwan. FarEasTone/Ibon Mobile broke my Telstra record.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FezRzDoAAgE

But before you get too excited – you will only experience fast speeds when you are in the metro areas and when your phone supports one of the high-speed 4G/LTE frequencies (2300 MHz on Band 40 or 2600 MHz on Band 7) or 5G (with Telstra and Vodafone Australia – Optus does not offer 5G to prepaid customers yet).

Your speeds will significantly be slower when not Brisbane, Sidney, Melbourne, Perth, Adelaide, Darwin, and even Hobart (Tasmania – the part of Australia many forget it exists). When in The Outback, you will need to be happy to have any sort of reception.

Even when taking The (populated) Outback into account, the quality of mobile services is close to excellent in Australia, especially for the low prices you pay. You should have a smooth experience with Australian SIM cards when in the country.

Currency in Australia

Australia uses the Australian Dollar with the symbol AUD (which will be used throughout this guide). However, prices are often listed as just $. For example, 25 AUD = $25. For reference, below are some exchange rates between AUD and USD (US Dollars):

• 1 AUD = 0.75 USD
• 10 AUD = 7.60 USD
• 100 AUD = 76.25 USD
• 1000 AUD = 762.40 USD

If your credit/debit card charges you foreign exchange fees, get yourself a Transferwise Borderless Account and Debit Card. Their fees are MUCH lower than banks, and credit card companies charge you (and Transferwise is transparent about their fees, unlike banks). I have saved literal THOUSANDS of Euros, my main currency, when using Transferwise abroad when traveling compared to my debit and credit cards. Open a Transferwise account FREE!

Australia Prepaid & SIM Only SIM Cards

Below, I will guide you through the Australian operators, Telstra, Optus, Vodafone Australia, ALDImobile, Amaysim, Belong Mobile, Boost Mobile Australia, Coles Mobile, Gotalk, Hello Mobile Australia, Kogan Mobile Australia, Lebara Australia, Lycamobile Australia & Woolworths Mobile, and go through:

• Background information
• Mobile coverage
• SIM card types, prices, and availability
• Recharge/top-up information
• Combo plans, data plans, and special packs (such as social media packs) 

With that said, let's see what Australia has to offer to us.

Telstra

Telstra is the largest operator in Australia. They are also the fastest operator and won the Speedtest Awards for the Fastest Mobile Network in 2018.

Currently, Telstra does allow prepaid customers to use its 5G network where available.

Telstra uses the following frequencies:

• 3G: 850 MHz & 2100 MHz
• 4G/LTE: 700 MHz (Band 28), 1800 MHz (Band 3) & 2600 MHz (Band 7)
• 5G NR: 850 MHz (n5), 2600 MHz (n7) & 3500 MHz (n78)

Note: Telstra wants to reframe 4G/LTE 2600 MHz (Band 7) for 5G purposes on the same frequency (n7).

Another note: it is often possible to get the 20 AUD, 30 AUD, 40 AUD, and 50 AUD starter kits and plans at a 50% discount in some stores (Woolworths, Coles & Big W) and on their website, or get extra data for the first three recharges.

This is what you will learn about Telstra:

* Coverage
* How to Get a Telstra SIM Card & SIM Card Price
* Top-Up Methods & Options
* Packages & Plans
* Data Banking
* My Review
* APN Settings

Click on the links above to jump to the section you are interested in.

Jump to: Telstra | Optus | Vodafone | ALDImobile | Amaysim | Belong Mobile | Boost Mobile | Coles Mobile | Gotalk | Hello Mobile | Kogan Mobile | Lebara | Lycamobile | Woolworths

Coverage – Telstra

Telstra has extensive coverage in Australia. In fact, they are the operator with the best coverage in the country, even in The Outback.

That is why I, and many others, recommend Telstra to those visiting regional Australia. Especially backpackers wanting to work on farms because Telstra's coverage is superior.

Do note that although Telstra MVNOs use the Telstra network, all of them, except for Boost Mobile Australia, uses the Telstra Wholesale network instead of the Telstra retail network (the full Telstra network). The Wholesale network is worse than the Retail network, and the speeds are capped on it too (max. 100 Mbps). This applies to ALDImobile, Belong Mobile, Boost Mobile Australia, Lycamobile Australia, and Woolworths Mobile.

The video below discusses the difference between the Retail and Wholesale networks.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kyyfbxhb7VU&

Below is a map of Telstra's retail network (Telstra prepaid customers can use 5G – MVNOs do not have access to 5G (yet)).

Below is Telstra's wholesale coverage map.

Jump back to ALDImobile, Belong Mobile, Boost Mobile Australia, Lycamobile Australia, or Woolworths Mobile.

SIM Card Price – Telstra

You can buy a Telstra SIM card for as low as 2 AUD in Telstra stores. They are also available at many other retailers, including grocery stores, gas stations, and electronic shops.

If you buy your SIM card in a Telstra store, your SIM card will be activated on the spot (after processing your personal information as per the SIM card registration requirements). SIM cards purchased at authorized resellers have to be activated online.

Besides the basic 2 AUD SIM card, Telstra offers several types of SIM cards with different starter perks, such as:

• Telstra Pre-Prepaid Complete (combo)
• Telstra Long Life Plus (prolonged credit validity)
• Telstra Pre-Paid Mobile Broadband (data-only)

Tips: go with Telstra Pre-Paid Complete if you want data, minutes, and SMS. Go with Telstra Pre-Paid Mobile Broadband if you only plan on using data and want to get more internet for your buck.

Click on the links above to jump to the type of SIM card you are interested in.

Pre-Paid Complete SIM Cards – Telstra

Pre-Paid Complete SIM cards offer data, free data streaming for select sports apps (AFL, Football, AFLW, Netball & NRL) and Apple Music, unlimited local calls & text, and credit allowance for select international destinations.

The following Pre-Paid Complete SIM cards are available:

Price	Data	Data Free Sports Streaming	Data Free Apple Music Streaming	Local Minutes & SMS	International Minutes & SMS (Zone 1)	International Minutes & SMS (Zone 2)	Extra Credit	Validity
10 AUD	1 GB	Yes	Yes	Unlimited	N/A	N/A	N/A	7 days
30 AUD	8 GB	Yes	Yes	Unlimited	300 minutes/SMS	60 minutes/SMS	5 AUD	28 days
40 AUD	18 GB	Yes	Yes	Unlimited	500 minutes/SMS	100 minutes/SMS	10 AUD	28 days
150 AUD	60 GB	Yes	Yes	Unlimited	3000 minutes/SMS	350 minutes/SMS	50 AUD	186 days
300 AUD	150 GB	Yes	Yes	Unlimited	6000 minutes/SMS	800 minutes/SMS	150 AUD	365 days

Do note that these starter packs also act as plans.

Long Life Plus SIM Cards – Telstra

The Long Life Plus SIM cards allow you to use your credit for 186 days (6 months) or 365 days (1 year). They also include data free streaming for select sports apps (AFL, Football, AFLW, Netball & NRL) and Apple Music.

Price	Data Free Sports Streaming	Data Free Apple Music Streaming	Validity
30 AUD	Yes	Yes	186 days
40 AUD	Yes	Yes	186 days
150 AUD	Yes	Yes	365 days

Do note that these starter packs also act as plans.

Pre-Paid Mobile Broadband SIM Cards – Telstra

The Pre-Paid Mobile Broadband SIM cards offer data, data free streaming for select sports apps (AFL, Football, AFLW, Netball & NRL) and Apple Music, and access Telstra Air Wi-Fi access (more than 1 million Telstra Air hotspots throughout Australia).

Price	Data	Data Free Sports Streaming	Data Free Apple Music Streaming	Telstra Air Wi-Fi	Validity
30 AUD	12 GB	Yes	Yes	Yes	28 days
150 AUD	40 GB	Yes	Yes	Yes	365 days
300 AUD	180 GB	Yes	Yes	Yes	365 days

Do note that these starter packs also act as plans.

Topping Up & Recharging – Telstra

You can recharge your Telstra SIM card in Telstra stores, online/the Telstra app, or vouchers sold at various retailers.

To redeem your Telstra voucher, dial #100# or use the Telstra website or app.

You can check your balance online or on the Telstra app.

Plans, Packages, Bundles & Offers – Telstra

Telstra has many types of plans, often referred to as recharges, to choose from, which are:

• Pre-Paid Complete (combo)
• Pre-Paid Complete Data Top-Ups (data add-ons for Pre-Paid Complete)
• Long Life Plus (prolonged credit validity)
• Pre-Paid Mobile Broadband (data-only)

All plans can be purchased online or on the Telstra app.

Click on the links above to jump to the plan you are interested in.

Pre-Paid Complete – Telstra

Pre-Paid Complete plans are bundles with data, (international) minutes, and extra credit for out-of-bundle use.

The following Pre-Paid Complete plans are available:

Price	Data	Data Free Sports Streaming	Data Free Apple Music Streaming	Local Minutes & SMS	International Minutes & SMS (Zone 1)	International Minutes & SMS (Zone 2)	Extra Credit	Validity
10 AUD	1 GB	Yes	Yes	Unlimited	N/A	N/A	N/A	7 days
30 AUD	8 GB	Yes	Yes	Unlimited	300 minutes/SMS	60 minutes/SMS	5 AUD	28 days
40 AUD	18 GB	Yes	Yes	Unlimited	500 minutes/SMS	100 minutes/SMS	10 AUD	28 days
50 AUD	28 GB	Yes	Yes	Unlimited	1000 minutes/SMS	150 minutes/SMS	15 AUD	28 days
150 AUD	60 GB	Yes	Yes	Unlimited	3000 minutes/SMS	350 minutes/SMS	50 AUD	186 days
300 AUD	150 GB	Yes	Yes	Unlimited	6000 minutes/SMS	800 minutes/SMS	150 AUD	365 days

Pre-Paid Complete Data Top-Ups – Telstra

The Pre-Paid Complete Data Top-Ups are data add-ons for Pre-Paid Complete. They cannot be purchased as standalone data bundles.

The following Pre-Paid Complete Data Top-Ups are available:

Price	Data
5 AUD	1 GB
20 AUD	4 GB

Long Life Plus – Telstra

The Long Life Plus bundles are credit plans with validity valid up to 365 days (1 year). They also include data free streaming for select sports apps (AFL, Football, AFLW, Netball & NRL) and Apple Music.

The following Long Life Plus bundles are available:

Price	Data Free Sports Streaming	Data Free Apple Music Streaming	Validity
20 AUD	Yes	Yes	45 days
30 AUD	Yes	Yes	186 days
50 AUD	Yes	Yes	186 days
70 AUD	Yes	Yes	365 days
100 AUD	Yes	Yes	365 days

Pre-Paid Mobile Broadband – Telstra

The Pre-Paid Mobile Broadband plans are data-only bundles with data free streaming for select sports apps (AFL, Football, AFLW, Netball & NRL) and Apple Music, and access Telstra Air Wi-Fi access (more than 1 million Telstra Air hotspots throughout Australia).

The following Pre-Paid Mobile Broadband plans are available:

Price	Data	Data Free Sports Streaming	Data Free Apple Music Streaming	Telstra Air Wi-Fi	Validity
20 AUD	5 GB	Yes	Yes	Yes	14 days
30 AUD	12 GB	Yes	Yes	Yes	28 days
50 AUD	35 GB	Yes	Yes	Yes	28 days
150 AUD	40 GB	Yes	Yes	Yes	365 days
300 AUD	180 GB	Yes	Yes	Yes	365 days

International Minutes & SMS Country Overview – Telstra

Pre-Paid Complete starter kits and plans include call and text allowances for international destinations in zone 1 and zone 2. Below is a country overview for the two zones.

Zone 1 International Minutes & SMS Countries – Telstra

Telstra zone 1 countries include 20 countries for international calls and texts from Australia to the following countries:

Zone 2 International Minutes & SMS Countries – Telstra

Telstra zone 2 countries include 30 countries for international calls and texts from Australia to the following countries:

Data Banking – Telstra

Telstra allows you to bank or rollover unused data up to 200 GB in your data bank. However, data will only roll over when you let your plan renew (otherwise, your data bank will be depleted). Data Banking applies to Pre-Paid Complete and Pre-Paid Mobile Broadband.

Telstra Review

I had the chance to try out Telstra for about two months when I was in Australia. Be sure to read my Telstra review if you are considering getting a Telstra SIM card.

APN/Internet Settings – Telstra

• Name: Telstra
• APN: telstra.internet

Note: leave anything not mentioned above untouched and do not alter any other settings or values.

Optus

Optus is the second-largest operator in Australia. They are known for being the operator offering the best value for money.

Currently, Optus does not allow prepaid customers to use its 5G network where available.

Optus uses the following frequencies:

• 3G: 900 MHz & 2100 MHz
• 4G: 700 MHz (Band 28), 1800 MHz (Band 3), 2300 MHz (Band 40) & 2600 MHz (Band 7)
• 5G: Not available for prepaid

Note: it is often possible to get the 20 AUD, 30 AUD, 40 AUD, and 50 AUD starter kits and plans at a 50% discount in some stores (Woolworths, Coles & Big W) and on their website, or get extra data for the first three recharges.

This is what you will learn about Optus:

* Coverage
* How to Get an Optus SIM Card & SIM Card Price
* Top-Up Methods & Options
* Packages & Plans
* Data Rollover
* My Review
* APN Settings

Click on the links above to jump to the section you are interested in.

Jump to: Telstra | Optus | Vodafone | ALDImobile | Amaysim | Belong Mobile | Boost Mobile | Coles Mobile | Gotalk | Hello Mobile | Kogan Mobile | Lebara | Lycamobile | Woolworths

Coverage – Optus

Optus has extensive coverage throughout Australia. Their coverage is great in the populated Outback as well.

Although Optus' coverage is not as great and extensive as Telstra's, it is (significantly) better than Vodafone Australia's.

Unlike Telstra, Optus does not cap speeds for Amaysim and Coles Mobile (Optus MVNOs), and the MVNOs have access to the full Optus network (except for 5G).

Backpackers or those visiting (extreme) regional Australia should know that Optus' network coverage in The Outback may be disappointing.

Below is a map of Optus' network.

Jump back to Amaysim or Coles Mobile.

SIM Card Price – Optus

Optus SIM cards are available for as low as 2 AUD in Optus stores and various other retailers like grocery stores, newsstands, and corner shops.

If you buy your SIM card in an Optus store, your SIM card will be activated on the spot (after processing your personal information as per the SIM card registration requirements). SIM cards purchased at authorized resellers have to be activated online.

Besides the basic 2 AUD SIM card, Optus offers several other types of SIM cards and starter packs, such as:

• Epic Data (combo)
• Optus Flex (combo)
• Epic Value (long-term combo)
• Daily Plus (combo)
• Prepaid Mobile Broadband (data-only)

Tip: go with Epic Data if you want data, unlimited local and minutes, and unlimited international calls to 15 countries. The other plans can be attractive to Australian residents or those planning on staying in the country for a long time.

Click on the links above to jump to the type of SIM card you are interested in.

Epic Data SIM Cards – Optus

Epic Data SIM cards feature data, 10 GB streaming data (for Netflix, Stan, ABC iView, ABC Kids & ABC ME), unlimited local minutes and SMS, unlimited international calls to 15 countries, and extra credit for premium calls, roaming, or out-of-bundle data use.

The following Epic Data SIM cards are available:

Price	Data	Streaming Data	Local Minutes & SMS	International Minutes	Extra Credit	Validity
30 AUD	10 GB	10 GB	Unlimited	Unlimited	5 AUD	28 days
40 AUD	20 GB	10 GB	Unlimited	Unlimited	10 AUD	28 days
50 AUD	30 GB	10 GB	Unlimited	Unlimited	15 AUD	28 days

Do note that these starter packs also act as plans.

Optus Flex SIM Cards – Optus

Optus Flex SIM cards feature data and unlimited local minutes and SMS.

The following Optus Flex SIM cards are available:

Price	Data	Local Minutes & SMS	Validity
1 AUD	1 GB	Unlimited	1 day
7 AUD	7 GB	Unlimited	7 days
30 AUD	30 GB	Unlimited	30 days

Do note that these starter packs also act as plans.

Epic Value SIM Cards – Optus

Epic Value SIM cards feature data and unlimited local minutes and SMS with extended validity compared to the other SIM cards.

The following Epic Value SIM cards are available:

Price	Data	Local Minutes & SMS	Validity
40 AUD	10 GB	Unlimited	42 days
50 AUD	15 GB	Unlimited	42 days
180 AUD	60 GB	Unlimited	365 days

Do note that these starter packs also act as plans.

Daily Plus SIM Cards – Optus

Daily Plus SIM cards feature a data allowance of 500 MB per day for 30 days or 186 days (6 months) and unlimited local minutes and SMS.

The following Daily Plus SIM cards are available:

Price	Data	Local Minutes & SMS	MyCredit	Validity
10 AUD	500 MB/day	Unlimited	10 AUD	30 days
30 AUD	500 MB/day	Unlimited	30 AUD	186 days

Do note that these starter packs also act as plans.

Prepaid Mobile Broadband SIM Card – Optus

Prepaid Mobile Broadband SIM cards feature data only.

The following Prepaid Mobile Broadband SIM cards are available:

Price	Data	Validity
30 AUD	30 GB	30 days

Do note that this starter pack also act as a plan.

Topping Up & Recharging – Optus

You can recharge your Optus SIM card in Optus stores, online/the Optus app, or vouchers sold at various retailers.

To redeem a top-up voucher, call 555.

To check your balance, text bal OR 1 to 9999.

You can also check your balance online or on the Optus app.

Plans, Packages, Bundles & Offers – Optus

Optus has various types of data-featured plans, also called recharges, which are:

• Epic Data (combo)
• Epic Value (long-term combo)
• Daily Plus (combo)
• Prepaid Mobile Broadband (data-only)

All plans can be purchased online or on the Optus app.

Click on the links above to jump to the plan you are interested in.

Epic Data – Optus

Epic Data plans, also referred to as recharges, include data, 10 GB streaming data (for Netflix, Stan, ABC iView, ABC Kids & ABC ME), unlimited local minutes and SMS, unlimited international calls to 15 countries, and extra credit for premium calls, roaming, or out-of-bundle data use.

The following Epic Data plans are available:

Price	Data	Streaming Data	Local Minutes & SMS	International Minutes	Extra Credit	Validity
10 AUD	5 GB	10 GB	100 minutes	N/A	N/A	5 days
20 AUD	12 GB	10 GB	200 minutes	N/A	N/A	10 days
30 AUD	10 GB	10 GB	Unlimited	Unlimited	5 AUD	28 days
40 AUD	20 GB	10 GB	Unlimited	Unlimited	10 AUD	28 days
50 AUD	30 GB	10 GB	Unlimited	Unlimited	15 AUD	28 days

Epic Value – Optus

Epic Value plans include data and unlimited local minutes and SMS with extended validity (up to 365 days/1 year)

The following Epic Value plans are available:

Price	Data	Local Minutes & SMS	Validity
15 AUD	500 MB	Unlimited	28 days
30 AUD	2 GB	Unlimited	42 days
40 AUD	10 GB	Unlimited	42 days
50 AUD	15 GB	Unlimited	42 days
180 AUD	60 GB	Unlimited	365 days

Daily Plus – Optus

Daily Plus plans include 500 MB per day data allowances for 30 days or 186 days (6 months) and unlimited local minutes and SMS.

The following Daily Plus plans are available:

Price	Data	Local Minutes & SMS	MyCredit	Validity
10 AUD	500 MB/day	Unlimited	10 AUD	30 days
20 AUD	500 MB/day	Unlimited	20 AUD	30 days
30 AUD	500 MB/day	Unlimited	30 AUD	186 days
60 AUD	500 MB/day	Unlimited	60 AUD	186 days

Extra data (524 MB) can be purchased for 2 AUD. A maximum of 1 GB (4 AUD) of extra data can be bought per day.

Prepaid Mobile Broadband – Optus

The Prepaid Mobile Broadband plans are data-only plans.

The following Prepaid Mobile Broadband plans are available:

Price	Data	Validity
30 AUD	15 GB	30 days
60 AUD	30 GB	90 days
90 AUD	50 GB	186 days
130 AUD	80 GB	365 days

International Minutes & SMS Country Overview – Optus

The Epic Data plans include a call and text allowance to 15 countries worldwide when the call or text originates from Australia.

Below is an overview of the said countries:

Data Rollover – Optus

Optus allows you to bank or rollover unused data up to 50 GB or 200 GB in your data bank. However, data will only roll over when you let your plan renew (otherwise, your data bank will be depleted). Data Rollover applies to Epic Data (200 GB), Optus Flex (200 GB), Epic Value (50 GB) & Prepaid Mobile Broadband (200 GB).

Optus Review

Initially, this guide recommended Optus as the best Australian SIM card because they provide so much value for the money spent. However, my recommendation criteria have changed over time. Still, I am a fan of Optus and may even recommend Optus over Telstra, depending on your situation. Be sure to read my Optus review.

APN/Internet Settings – Optus

• Name: Optus Internet
• APN: yesinternet

Note: leave anything not mentioned above untouched and do not alter any other settings or values.

Vodafone Australia

Vodafone Australia, simply referred to as just Vodafone but formerly known as Vodafone Hutchison Australia (because of the 3 Australia merger), but now known as TPG Telecom because TPG bought Vodafone Australia in 2020, is the smallest Main Operator in Australia.

They are known for being the budget option in Australia. However, they are, or were, known as Vodafail because its network crashed in 2009 or 2010, and the Aussies have never really forgiven Vodafone for it (mostly because they still have the worst network, but that is for a bit later).

Currently, Vodafone does allow prepaid customers to use its 5G network where available.

Vodafone uses the following frequencies:

• 3G: 900 MHz & 2100 MHz
• 4G/LTE: 850 MHz (Band 5), 1800 MHz (Band 3) & 2100 MHz (Band 1)
• 5G NR: 700 MHz (n28) & 3500 MHz (n78)

Note: it is often possible to get the 20 AUD, 30 AUD, 40 AUD, and 50 AUD starter kits and plans at a 50% discount in some stores (Woolworths, Coles & Big W) and on their website, or get extra data for the first three recharges.

This is what you will learn about Vodafone:

* Coverage
* How to Get a Vodafone SIM Card & SIM Card Price
* Top-Up Methods & Options
* Packages & Plans
* Data Rollover
* My Review
* Roaming
* APN Settings

Click on the links above to jump to the section you are interested in.

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Coverage – Vodafone Australia

Vodafone has extensive coverage in Australia. However, they do have the worst coverage of the big three operators. Coverage in the populated Outback can be mediocre at times.

I may have sounded a bit harsh in the introduction when I introduced Vodafone. However, to this day, there is not much love for Vodafone in terms of coverage and network reception (they are godo in other things, but that is for later).

Vodafone has the worst coverage in Australia, covering 96% of the Australian population. That is worse than Telstra (99%) and Optus (98.5%). These differences may seem small, but the actual coverage experience is noticeable.

Unlike Telstra, Vodafone does not cap steeds for its MVNOs (Gotalk, Hello Mobile Australia, Kogan Mobile Australia, and Lebara Australia). Moreover, those MVNOs have full access to the Vodafone network (except for 5G – that is still limited to Vodafone customers only).

Backpackers or those visiting (extreme) regional Australia should not go with Vodafone unless you enjoy being disappointed.

Below is a map of Vodafone's network.

Jump back to Gotalk, Hello Mobile Australia, Kogan Mobile Australia, or Lebara Australia.

SIM Card Price – Vodafone Australia

Vodafone SIM cards can be purchased for as little as 2 AUD in Vodafone stores. You can also buy them in grocery stores like Coles and Woolworths and but also in electronic and office stores JB Hi-Fi and Officeworks.

If you buy your SIM card in a Vodafone store, your SIM card will be activated on the spot (after processing your personal information as per the SIM card registration requirements). SIM cards purchased at authorized resellers have to be activated online.

There are two types of Vodafone SIM cards: Prepaid Plus (combo) and Prepaid Mobile Internet (data-only).

Prepaid Plus SIM Cards – Vodafone Australia

Prepaid Plus SIM cards feature data, infinite data (capped at 1.5 Mbps) after depleting your high-speed data allowance, unlimited local minutes and SMS, international minutes to 69 countries (split into two zones), and international minutes to anywhere in the world.

The following Prepaid Plus SIM cards are available:

Price	Data	Infinite Data (1.5 Mbps)	Local Minutes & SMS	International Minutes (Zone 1)	International Minutes (Zone 2)	International SMS	Validity
30 AUD	15 GB	Unlimited	Unlimited	500 minutes	N/A	50 SMS	28 days
40 AUD	30 GB	Unlimited	Unlimited	1000 minutes	100 minutes	50 SMS	28 days
50 AUD	45 GB	Unlimited	Unlimited	1500 minutes	200 minutes	50 SMS	28 days
150 AUD	80 GB	Unlimited	Unlimited	N/A	N/A	50 SMS	185 days
250 AUD	150 GB	Unlimited	Unlimited	N/A	N/A	50 SMS	365 days

Do note that these starter packs also act as plans.

Prepaid Mobile Internet – Vodafone Australia

Prepaid Mobile Internet SIM cards feature data only.

The following Prepaid Mobile Internet SIM cards are available:

Price	Data	Validity
30 AUD	10 GB	30 days
40 AUD	25 GB	30 days
50 AUD	35 GB	30 days

Do note that these starter packs also act as plans.

Topping Up & Recharging – Vodafone Australia

Vodafone SIM cards can be topped up in Vodafone stores, online/on the Vodafone app, or with vouchers sold at many retailers.

To activate your top-up voucher, text the Voucher Code to 1511.

For example, if your voucher code is 123456, you would text 123456 to 1511.

You can check your balance online or on the Vodafone app.

Plans, Packages, Bundles & Offers – Vodafone Australia

Vodafone offers a few types of data-featured plans, also called recharges, which are:

• Prepaid Plus Recharge (combo)
• Prepaid Mobile Broadband Recharge (data-only)
• Data Add-Ons (data-only add-ons)

All plans can be purchased online or on the Vodafone app.

Click on the links above to jump to the plan you are interested in.

Prepaid Plus Recharge – Vodafone Australia

The Prepaid Plus Recharges include data, infinite data (capped at 1.5 Mbps) after depleting your high-speed data allowance, unlimited local minutes and SMS, international minutes to 69 countries (split into two zones), and international minutes to anywhere in the world.

The following Prepaid Plus Recharges are available:

Price	Data	Infinite Data (1.5 Mbps)	Local Minutes & SMS	International Minutes (Zone 1)	International Minutes (Zone 2)	International SMS	Validity
10 AUD	4 GB	N/A	Unlimited	N/A	N/A	50 SMS	7 days
20 AUD	8 GB	N/A	Unlimited	N/A	N/A	50 SMS	14 days
30 AUD	15 GB	Unlimited	Unlimited	500 minutes	N/A	50 SMS	28 days
40 AUD	30 GB	Unlimited	Unlimited	1000 minutes	100 minutes	50 SMS	28 days
50 AUD	45 GB	Unlimited	Unlimited	1500 minutes	200 minutes	50 SMS	28 days
60 AUD	60 GB	Unlimited	Unlimited	2000 minutes	250 minutes	50 SMS	28 days
150 AUD	80 GB	Unlimited	Unlimited	N/A	N/A	50 SMS	185 days
250 AUD	150 GB	Unlimited	Unlimited	N/A	N/A	50 SMS	365 days

Prepaid Mobile Broadband Recharge – Vodafone Australia

The Prepaid Mobile Broadband Recharges include data for up to 365 days (1 year).

The following Prepaid Mobile Broadband Recharges are available:

Price	Data	Validity
10 AUD	4 GB	7 days
20 AUD	8 GB	14 days
30 AUD	10 GB	30 days
40 AUD	25 GB	30 days
50 AUD	35 GB	30 days
60 AUD	25 GB	90 days
70 AUD	25 GB	180 days
125 AUD	40 GB	365 days

Data Add-Ons – Vodafone Australia

The Data Add-Ons are data-only add-ons for when you are (almost) out of data. They cannot be purchased as standalone data-only bundles.

The following Data Add-Ons are available:

Price	Data	Validity
3 AUD	2 GB	1 day
5 AUD	500 MB	28 days
5 AUD	4 GB	1 day
7 AUD	2 GB	7 days
10 AUD	1 GB	28 days
15 AUD	2 GB	28 days
15 AUD	5 GB	7 days

International Minutes & SMS Country Overview – Vodafone Australia

The Prepaid Plus starter kits and recharges include call allowances to up to 69 countries worldwide when the call originates from Australia. Below is a country overview of the two zones.

Zone 1 International Minutes & SMS Countries – Vodafone Australia

Vodafone zone 1 countries include 36 countries for international calls and texts from Australia to the following countries:

Zone 2 International Minutes & SMS Countries – Vodafone Australia

Vodafone zone 2 countries include 53 countries for international calls from Australia to the following countries:

Data Rollover – Vodafone Australia

Vodafone allows you to bank or rollover unused data up to 200 GB in your data bank. However, data will only roll over when you let your plan renew (otherwise, your data bank will be depleted). Data Banking applies to Prepaid Plus (200 GB) and Prepaid Mobile Broadband Internet (50 GB).

Vodafone Australia Review

I tried out Vodafone for a while when I was in Australia. Although I have been somewhat negative towards them in this section, I actually liked them. In fact, I would recommend them over Telstra or Optus in some situations. Why? You can find out after reading my Vodafone review.

Roaming with Vodafone Australia

Vodafone does not include international roaming with any of their plans. However, you do have the opportunity to roam in more than 50 countries. Check out this guide for more information about roaming with Vodafone (roaming with prepaid is not as attractive as roaming with a (postpaid) plan).

APN/Internet Settings – Vodafone Australia

• Name: VF WEB
• APN: live.vodafone.com

Note: leave anything not mentioned above untouched and do not alter any other settings or values.

ALDImobile

ALDImobile is Telstra prepaid MVNO by the discount supermarket chain ALDI.

Cannot see the video above? Watch it here or on YouTube.

This is what you will learn about ALDImobile:

* Coverage
* How to Get an ALDImobile SIM Card & SIM Card Price
* Top-Up Methods & Options
* Packages & Plans
* Data Banking
* ALDImobile Review
* Roaming
* APN Settings

Click on the links above to jump to the section you are interested in.

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Coverage – ALDImobile

ALDImobile is a Telstra MVNO, meaning ALDImobile uses the Telstra network and does not have its own mobile infrastructure. Additionally, ALDImobile uses Telstra's wholesale network with limited coverage and capped speeds (max. 100 Mbps) compared to the retail network. To find out what to expect in terms of coverage with ALDImobile, jump to the Telstra Coverage section.

Worry not; there will be a link to jump straight back to where you were after seeing Telstra's coverage.

SIM Card Price – ALDImobile

You can purchase an ALDImobile SIM card for 5 AUD with 5 AUD credit in ALDIstores or online.

You can activate your ALDImobile SIM card on the activation page.

Topping Up & Recharging – ALDImobile

ALDImobile top-up vouchers are sold in ALDI stores in values of 15 AUD, 25 AUD, and 35 AUD. You can also recharge online or on the ALDImobile app (Android & iOS).

You can check your balance by texting balance to 590. You can also the ALDImobile app or My ALDImobile.

Plans, Packages, Bundles & Offers – ALDImobile

ALDImobile offers three types of data-featured plans, which are:

• Mobile Plans (combo)
• Data Plans (data-only)
• Add-Ons (data add-ons)

All plans can be activated online or on the ALDImobile app.

Click on the links above to jump to the plan you are interested in.

Mobile Plans – ALDImobile

The Mobile Plans are combo plans with data, unlimited local minutes and SMS, unlimited international minutes to 15 countries from Australia, and select international minutes and SMS to 35 countries from Australia.

The following Mobile Plans are available:

Price	Data	Local Minutes & SMS	Unlimited International Minutes (15 countries)	International Minutes (35 countries)	International SMS (35 countries)	Validity
15 AUD	3 GB	Unlimited	N/A	N/A	N/A	30 days
25 AUD	20 GB	Unlimited	Yes	100 minutes	50 SMS	30 days
35 AUD	40 GB	Unlimited	Yes	200 minutes	50 SMS	30 days
45 AUD	55 GB	Unlimited	Yes	300 minutes	50 SMS	30 days

Data Plans – ALDImobile

The Data Plans are data plans with a validity of 365 days (1 year).

The following Data Plans are available:

Price	Data	Validity
95 AUD	30 GB	365 days
240 AUD	185 GB	365 days
365 AUD	365 GB	365 days

Add-Ons – ALDImobile

The Add-Ons are data add-ons for the Mobile Plans and Data Plans when you are low on data.

The following Add-Ons are available:

Price	Data
10 AUD	1 GB
15 AUD	3 GB

Do note that although multiple Add-Ons can be purchased simultaneously, there is a cap of 40 GB of Add-On data.

International Minutes & SMS Overview – ALDImobile

The Mobile Plans include an unlimited call allowance for calls to 15 countries from Australia. They also have minute and SMS allowances to 35 countries from Australia.

Unlimited Minutes Countries – ALDImobile

The following 15 countries are part of your unlimited international call allowance for the Mobile Plans:

Included International Minutes & SMS Countries – ALDImobile

The following 35 countries are part of your international call and text allowance for the Mobile Plans:

Data Banking – ALDImobile

ALDImobile allows you to bank or rollover unused data up to 100 GB in your data bank, depending on the plan you have (30 GB for 25 AUD plan, 50 GB for 35 AUD plan, and 100 GB for 45 AUD). However, data will only roll over when you let your plan renew (otherwise, your data bank will be depleted). Data Banking applies to the Mobile Plans.

ALDImobile Review

ALDImobile is hands-down my favorite Australian SIM card. In fact, I still use my ALDimobile SIM card, even though I am not in Australia anymore at the time of writing (it has actually become my primary phone number). A random blog, which I, unfortunately, do not remember anymore (they deserve a lot of praise from my end), recommended ALDImobile because they use the Telstra network and are cheap. Well, they are right, and I would recommend ALDImobile to anyone wanting to buy an Australian SIM card. Check out my ALDImobile review.

Roaming with ALDImobile

ALDImobile does not include international roaming with any of their plans. However, you do have the opportunity to roam in 60 countries. Check out this guide for more information about roaming with ALDImobile (spoiler alert – roaming with ALDImobile is criminally expensive).

APN/Internet Settings – ALDImobile

• Name: ALDImobile
• APN: telstra.wap

Note: leave anything not mentioned above untouched and do not alter any other settings or values.

Amaysim

Amaysim is an Optus SIM Only MVNO. Amaysim used to the largest (independent) Australian MVNO and the fourth largest operator in Australia before Optus acquired it for 250 million AUD in November 2020. Optus has no plans on phasing out the Amaysim brand.

Note: it is often possible to get the 20 AUD, 30 AUD, 40 AUD, and 50 AUD starter kits and plans at a 50% discount in some stores (Woolworths, Coles & Big W) and on their website, or get extra data for the first three recharges.

Cannot see the video above? Watch it here or on YouTube.

This is what you will learn about Amaysim:

* Coverage
* How to Get an Amaysim SIM Card & SIM Card Price
* Top-Up Methods & Options
* Packages & Plans
* Data Rollover
* My Review
* APN Settings

Click on the links above to jump to the section you are interested in.

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Coverage – Amaysim

Amaysim is an Optus MVNO, meaning Amaysim uses the Optus network and does not have its own mobile infrastructure. To find out what to expect in terms of coverage with Amaysim, jump to the Optus Coverage section.

Worry not; there will be a link to jump straight back to where you were after seeing Optus' coverage.

SIM Card Price – Amaysim

You can get a basic Amaysim SIM card for 2 AUD in various stores, including grocery stores, 7-Elevens, and post offices. You can also order one online with no additional shipping fees.

Do note that the more expensive starter packs (starting from 10 AUD) act as SIM Only plans, which will auto-renew until you disable it on the Amaysim app or online.

You can activate your Amaysim SIM card on the activation page.

Topping Up & Recharging – Amaysim

Amaysim top-up vouchers are sold in various retailers (Woolworths, Coles, Australia Post, and Big W) in values of 10 AUD, 20 AUD, 30 AUD, 40 AUD, 50 AUD, and 100 AUD. You can also recharge online or on the Amaysim app (Android & iOS).

To redeem your recharge voucher, text the VoucherCode to 568.

For example, if your voucher code is 123456, you would text 123456 to 568.

You can check your balance online or on the Amaysim app.

Plans, Packages, Bundles & Offers – Amaysim

Amaysim has several data-featured plans: the Short Term Mobile Plan, SIM-Only Mobile Plans, Data-Only Plans, and Long Expiry Plans. All plans include data. Some plans (all except for the Data-Only Plans) include unlimited local minutes and SMS and unlimited minutes to 28 or 42 countries from Australia, depending on the plan you choose.

Below is an overview of all the Amaysim plans:

Price	Plan	Data	Local Minutes & SMS	International Minutes	Validity
10 AUD	Short Term Mobile Plan	10 GB	Unlimited	Unlimited (42 countries)	7 days
12 AUD	SIM-Only Mobile Plan	2 GB	Unlimited	N/A	28 days
15 AUD	Data-Only Plan	7 GB	N/A	N/A	28 days
20 AUD	SIM-Only Mobile Plan	6 GB	Unlimited	N/A	28 days
30 AUD	SIM-Only Mobile Plan	30 GB	Unlimited	Unlimited (28 countries)	28 days
40 AUD	Data-Only Plan	50 GB	N/A	N/A	28 days
40 AUD	SIM-Only Mobile Plan	50 GB	Unlimited	Unlimited (42 countries)	28 days
50 AUD	SIM-Only Mobile Plan	80 GB	Unlimited	Unlimited (42 countries)	28 days
60 AUD	Data-Only Plan	90 GB	N/A	N/A	28 days
150 AUD	Long-Expiry	125 GB	Unlimited	Unlimited (28 countries)	180 days
200 AUD	Long-Expiry	120 GB	Unlimited	N/A	365 days

International Minutes & SMS Country Overview – Amaysim

The Short Term Mobile Plan, some SIM-Only Mobile Plans, (from 30 AUD), and one Long-Expiry Plan (150 AUD) allow you to make unlimited international calls to 28 countries (group 1) or 42 countries (group 2) while in Australia.

Below is an overview of which group(s) a country belongs in:

Country	Group(s)
Austria	42 countries
Bangladesh	42 countries
Brazil	42 countries
Cambodia	42 countries
Canada	28 countries
Chile	28 countries
China	28 countries
Colombia	28 countries
Croatia	42 countries
France	28 countries
Germany	28 countries
Greece	42 countries
Guam	28 countries
Hong Kong	28 countries
Hungary	42 countries
Iceland	28 countries
India	28 countries
Indonesia	28 countries
Ireland	28 countries
Italy	42 countries
Japan	28 countries
Malaysia	28 countries
Malta	28 countries
Mexico	28 countries
Netherlands	42 countries
New Zealand	28 countries
Norway	28 countries
Pakistan	42 countries
Philippines	42 countries
Poland	42 countries
Puerto Rico	28 countries
Romania	28 countries
Singapore	28 countries
South Africa	42 countries
South Korea	28 countries
Sweden	28 countries
Taiwan	28 countries
Thailand	28 countries
Turkey	42 countries
United Kingdom	28 countries
United States	28 countries

Data Rollover – Amaysim

Unlike Optus itself or other Optus MVNOs mentioned in this guide, Amaysim does not allow you to roll over unused data. Unused data will be forfeited when you renew a plan or cancel it.

Amaysim Review

I may like Amaysim more than Optus itself or Coles Mobile (Optus MVNO). In fact, my first international roaming article was about Amaysim. Although not prepaid, they do offer cool perks and are a great provider. However, the fact they do not provide data rollover is kind of embarrassing for Australian standards. Even then, I have a lot of good things to say about Amaysim in my review.

Roaming with Amaysim

Amaysim does not include international roaming with any of their plans. However, you do have the opportunity to roam in 110 countries. Check out this guide for more information about roaming with Amaysim (to be expected, roaming with Amaysim is expensive).

APN/Internet Settings – Amaysim

• Name: Amaysim Internet
• APN: yesinternet

Note: leave anything not mentioned above untouched and do not alter any other settings or values.

Belong Mobile

Belong Mobile is the SIM only brand by Belong. Belong (Mobile) itself is a low-cost internet service provider by Telstra, and Telstra wholly owns Belong.

Note: it is often possible to get the 25 AUD and 40 AUD, and 50 AUD starter kits and plans at a 50% discount in some stores (Woolworths, Coles & Big W) and on their website, or get extra data for the first three recharges.

This is what you will learn about Belong Mobile:

* Coverage
* How to Get a Belong Mobile SIM Card & SIM Card Price
* Top-Up Methods & Options
* Packages & Plans
* Data Banking
* My Review
* APN Settings

Click on the links above to jump to the section you are interested in.

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Coverage – Belong Mobile

Belong Mobile is a Telstra MVNO, meaning Belong Mobile uses the Telstra network and does not have its own mobile infrastructure. Additionally, Belong Mobile uses Telstra's wholesale network with limited coverage and capped speeds (max. 100 Mbps) compared to the retail network. To find out what to expect in terms of coverage with Belong Mobile, jump to the Telstra Coverage section.

Worry not; there will be a link to jump straight back to where you were after seeing Telstra's coverage.

SIM Card Price – Belong Mobile

You can purchase a Belong Mobile SIM card for 25 AUD in many stores or for free when ordered online. This is much more than your basic prepaid SIM card or SIM only SIM card for the usual 2 AUD. However, the 25 AUD SIM card includes 10 GB of data and unlimited local minutes and SMS.

Be aware that the starter packs act as SIM Only plans, which will auto-renew until you disable it on the Belong Mobile app or online.

Do note that it used to be possible to buy a Belong Mobile starter kit for 10 AUD with 1 GB and unlimited local calls and text. This starter plan was phased out in the summer of 2020. Since then, it has been a challenge to find such starter kits, but there are still available out there if you have the time and energy to hunt for them.

When you somehow manage to find this starter kit, you still will not get 1 GB. Instead, Belong Mobile will upgrade you to their 25 AUD plan for free. In short, you will get 15 AUD for free if you manage to get the 10 AUD plan. The video below explains it more in-depth.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k83wMNA5Ni8

Do note that this promotion may be ended at any time.

You can activate your Belong Mobile SIM card on the activation page.

Topping Up & Recharging – Belong Mobile

You can recharge your Belong Mobile SIM card online or on the Belong app (Android & iOS).

You can check your balance online or on the Boost Mobile app.

Plans, Packages, Bundles & Offers – Belong Mobile

Belong Mobile has only one type of plan, with no distrinctive name, featuring data, unlimited local minutes and SMS, and unlimited international minutes & SMS (30 countries) for free or for an additional 5 AUD per month. Extra data is available with their 2 GB Add-On for 10 AUD.

All plans can be activated online or on the Belong app.

The following plans are available:

Price	Data	Local Minutes & SMS	International Minutes & SMS	Validity
10 AUD	1 GB	Unlimited	For 5 AUD/month	28 days
25 AUD	10 GB	Unlimited	For 5 AUD/month	28 days
40 AUD	40 GB	Unlimited	Unlimited	28 days

When you are out of data, you can still browse the web at 64 Kbps (infuriatingly slow). However, you can buy an to get maximum speeds again.

Do note that although the 10 AUD 1 GB plan is not available to new sign-ups, existing Belong Mobile customers can switch to this plan after their current plan has expired or is close to expiring. This can be done online or on the Belong app.

International Minutes & SMS Country Overview – Belong Mobile

Belong Mobile customers get unlimited international minutes and SMS to 30 countries when they have the 40 AUD plan. Those with the 10 AUD or 25 AUD plan can buy this feature as an add-on for 5 AUD per month.

You can call and text the following countries while in Australia:

Data Banking – Belong Mobile

Belong Mobile allows you to bank or rollover unused data in your data bank. There is no limit to how much you can have in your data bank (unlike Telstra itself or other Telstra MVNO with a cap of 50 GB or 200 GB). However, data will only roll over when you let your plan renew (otherwise, your data bank will be depleted).

Belong Mobile Review

Belong Mobile has something special to me. My partner has a Belong fiber connection (which is good for Australian standards). A great friend of mine living in Brisbane is a Belong Mobile customer. And Belong Mobile keeps things simple – only three plans. Although I am a strong advocate for choice, some operators (especially in Africa and South(east) Asia have too much choice. That may be why I like Belong Mobile. However, it is not all sunshine with Belong Mobile, which you can learn about in my Belong Mobile review.

APN/Internet Settings – Belong Mobile

• Name: Belong Mobile
• APN: telstra.wap

Note: leave anything not mentioned above untouched and do not alter any other settings or values.

Boost Mobile Australia

Boost Mobile Australia, just Boost Mobile, is a Telstra prepaid MVNO.

Despite popular belief, Telstra does not own Boost Mobile. However, they are the only Telstra MVNO with full access to the Telstra retail network, which is why some believe Telstra owns Boost Mobile.

Note: it is often possible to get the 20 AUD, 30 AUD, 40 AUD, and 50 AUD starter kits and plans at a 50% discount in some stores (Woolworths, Coles & Big W) and on their website, or get extra data for the first three recharges.

This is what you will learn about Boost Mobile:

* Coverage
* How to Get a Boost Mobile SIM Card & SIM Card Price
* Top-Up Methods & Options
* Packages & Plans
* Data Rollover
* APN Settings

Click on the links above to jump to the section you are interested in.

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Coverage – Boost Mobile Australia

Boost Mobile is a Telstra MVNO, meaning Belong Mobile uses the Telstra network and does not have its own mobile infrastructure. Additionally, Boost Mobile uses Telstra's retail network with full Telstra network access and uncapped speeds. To find out what to expect in terms of coverage with Belong Mobile, jump to the Telstra Coverage section.

Worry not; there will be a link to jump straight back to where you were after seeing Telstra's coverage.

SIM Card Price – Boost Mobile Australia

Boost Mobile SIM cards are available from 2 AUD in various resellers, such as post offices, grocery stores, post offices, and electronic shops across Australia.

You can activate your Boost Mobile SIM card on the activation page.

Topping Up & Recharging – Boost Mobile Australia

You can buy Boost Mobile top-up vouchers in many stores, including gas stations, post offices, and grocery stores. You can also recharge online or with the Boost Mobile app (Android & iOS).

To redeem a recharge card, dial *111#.

You can check your balance online or on the Boost Mobile app.

Plans, Packages, Bundles & Offers – Boost Mobile Australia

Boost Mobile has two types of data-featured bundles: the Plans, with no distinctive name, and the Add-Ons.

All plans can be activated online or on the Boost Mobile app.

Plans – Boost Mobile Australia

The Plans are combo plans with data, unlimited Apple Music streaming, unlimited local minutes and SMS, and up to unlimited international minutes and SMS to 54 countries from Australia.

The following plans are available:

Price	Data	Apple Music Data	Local Minutes & SMS	International Minutes	International SMS	Data Rollover	Validity
10 AUD	3 GB	Unlimited	Unlimited	Yes, Group 1	Yes, Group 1	No	7 days
20 AUD	5 GB	Unlimited	Unlimited	Yes, Group 1	Yes, Group 1	Yes	28 days
30 AUD	20 GB	Unlimited	Unlimited	Yes, Group 1	Yes, Group 1	Yes	28 days
40 AUD	30 GB	Unlimited	Unlimited	Yes, Group 2	Yes, Group 2	Yes	28 days
50 AUD	40 GB	Unlimited	Unlimited	Yes, Group 2	Yes, Group 2	Yes	28 days
70 AUD	65 GB	Unlimited	Unlimited	Yes, Group 3	Yes, Group 3	Yes	28 days
200 AUD	30 GB	Unlimited	Unlimited	Yes, Group 4	Yes, Group 4	No	365 days
300 AUD	240 GB	Unlimited	Unlimited	Yes, Group 5	Yes, Group 5	No	365 days

Add-Ons – Boost Mobile Australia

The Add-Ons are data-only add-ons for when you are (almost) out of data. They cannot be purchased as standalone data-only bundles.

The Following Add-Ons are available:

Price	Add-On	Data	Credit	Validity
5 AUD	$5 Add-On	1 GB	5 AUD	28 days
15 AUD	$15 Add-On	3 GB	15 AUD	28 days

International Minutes & SMS Country Overview – Boost Mobile Australia

The Plans include a call and text allowance to up to 54 countries worldwide when the call or text originates from Australia. The more expensive the plan, the larger the allowance, and the more countries you can call and SMS to.

Below is an overview of which group(s) a country belongs to. Refer back to the Plans to see which group(s) your preferred plan covers:

Country	Group 1	Group 2	Group 3	Group 4	Group 5
Afghanistan	100 minutes/SMS	200 minutes/SMS	300 minutes/SMS	1200 minutes/SMS	3600 minutes/SMS
American Samoa	100 minutes/SMS	200 minutes/SMS	300 minutes/SMS	1200 minutes/SMS	3600 minutes/SMS
Bangladesh	100 minutes/SMS	Unlimited	Unlimited	Unlimited	Unlimited
Brazil	Unlimited	Unlimited	Unlimited	Unlimited	Unlimited
Brunei	100 minutes/SMS	200 minutes/SMS	300 minutes/SMS	1200 minutes/SMS	3600 minutes/SMS
Cambodia	100 minutes/SMS	200 minutes/SMS	Unlimited	1200 minutes/SMS	Unlimited
Canada	Unlimited	Unlimited	Unlimited	Unlimited	Unlimited
Chile	Unlimited	Unlimited	Unlimited	Unlimited	Unlimited
China	Unlimited	Unlimited	Unlimited	Unlimited	Unlimited
Colombia	Unlimited	Unlimited	Unlimited	Unlimited	Unlimited
Cyprus	100 minutes/SMS	200 minutes/SMS	300 minutes/SMS	1200 minutes/SMS	3600 minutes/SMS
Czech Republic	100 minutes/SMS	200 minutes/SMS	300 minutes/SMS	1200 minutes/SMS	3600 minutes/SMS
Denmark	100 minutes/SMS	200 minutes/SMS	300 minutes/SMS	1200 minutes/SMS	3600 minutes/SMS
Finland	100 minutes/SMS	200 minutes/SMS	300 minutes/SMS	1200 minutes/SMS	3600 minutes/SMS
France	Unlimited	Unlimited	Unlimited	Unlimited	Unlimited
Germany	Unlimited	Unlimited	Unlimited	Unlimited	Unlimited
Greece	100 minutes/SMS	200 minutes/SMS	Unlimited	1200 minutes/SMS	Unlimited
Guam	100 minutes/SMS	200 minutes/SMS	300 minutes/SMS	1200 minutes/SMS	3600 minutes/SMS
Hong Kong	Unlimited	Unlimited	Unlimited	Unlimited	Unlimited
Hungary	100 minutes/SMS	200 minutes/SMS	300 minutes/SMS	1200 minutes/SMS	3600 minutes/SMS
Iceland	100 minutes/SMS	200 minutes/SMS	300 minutes/SMS	1200 minutes/SMS	3600 minutes/SMS
India	100 minutes/SMS	Unlimited	Unlimited	Unlimited	Unlimited
Indonesia	Unlimited	Unlimited	Unlimited	Unlimited	Unlimited
Iran	100 minutes/SMS	200 minutes/SMS	300 minutes/SMS	1200 minutes/SMS	3600 minutes/SMS
Iraq	100 minutes/SMS	200 minutes/SMS	300 minutes/SMS	1200 minutes/SMS	3600 minutes/SMS
Ireland	Unlimited	Unlimited	Unlimited	Unlimited	Unlimited
Israel	100 minutes/SMS	200 minutes/SMS	300 minutes/SMS	1200 minutes/SMS	3600 minutes/SMS
Japan	Unlimited	Unlimited	Unlimited	Unlimited	Unlimited
Kuwait	100 minutes/SMS	200 minutes/SMS	300 minutes/SMS	1200 minutes/SMS	3600 minutes/SMS
Laos	100 minutes/SMS	200 minutes/SMS	Unlimited	1200 minutes/SMS	Unlimited
Luxembourg	100 minutes/SMS	200 minutes/SMS	300 minutes/SMS	1200 minutes/SMS	3600 minutes/SMS
Malaysia	Unlimited	Unlimited	Unlimited	Unlimited	Unlimited
Malta	100 minutes/SMS	200 minutes/SMS	300 minutes/SMS	1200 minutes/SMS	3600 minutes/SMS
Mexico	100 minutes/SMS	200 minutes/SMS	Unlimited	1200 minutes/SMS	Unlimited
Mongolia	100 minutes/SMS	200 minutes/SMS	300 minutes/SMS	1200 minutes/SMS	3600 minutes/SMS
Nepal	100 minutes/SMS	200 minutes/SMS	300 minutes/SMS	1200 minutes/SMS	3600 minutes/SMS
New Zealand	Unlimited	Unlimited	Unlimited	Unlimited	Unlimited
Pakistan	100 minutes/SMS	Unlimited	Unlimited	Unlimited	Unlimited
Peru	100 minutes/SMS	200 minutes/SMS	300 minutes/SMS	1200 minutes/SMS	3600 minutes/SMS
Philippines	100 minutes/SMS	Unlimited	Unlimited	Unlimited	Unlimited
Puerto Rico	100 minutes/SMS	200 minutes/SMS	300 minutes/SMS	1200 minutes/SMS	3600 minutes/SMS
Romania	100 minutes/SMS	200 minutes/SMS	300 minutes/SMS	1200 minutes/SMS	3600 minutes/SMS
Singapore	Unlimited	Unlimited	Unlimited	Unlimited	Unlimited
Slovakia	100 minutes/SMS	200 minutes/SMS	300 minutes/SMS	1200 minutes/SMS	3600 minutes/SMS
South Africa	100 minutes/SMS	Unlimited	Unlimited	Unlimited	Unlimited
South Korea	Unlimited	Unlimited	Unlimited	Unlimited	Unlimited
Spain	100 minutes/SMS	200 minutes/SMS	Unlimited	1200 minutes/SMS	Unlimited
Sri Lanka	100 minutes/SMS	200 minutes/SMS	300 minutes/SMS	1200 minutes/SMS	3600 minutes/SMS
Sweden	100 minutes	200 minutes/SMS	300 minutes/SMS	1200 minutes/SMS	3600 minutes/SMS
Taiwan	Unlimited	Unlimited	Unlimited	Unlimited	Unlimited
Thailand	Unlimited	Unlimited	Unlimited	Unlimited	Unlimited
United Kingdom	Unlimited	Unlimited	Unlimited	Unlimited	Unlimited
United States	Unlimited	Unlimited	Unlimited	Unlimited	Unlimited
Vietnam	Unlimited	Unlimited	Unlimited	Unlimited	Unlimited

Data Rollover – Boost Mobile Australia

Boost Mobile allows you to bank or rollover unused data up to your next recharge. Unlike Telstra itself or other Telstra MVNOs, you do not get a 50 GB or 200 GB Data Bank allowance. Moreover, not all Plans allow for data rollover. Furthermore, data will only roll over when you let your plan renew (otherwise, your data bank will be depleted).

APN/Internet Settings – Boost Mobile Australia

• Name: Telstra
• APN: telstra.wap

Note: leave anything not mentioned above untouched and do not alter any other settings or values.

Coles Mobile

Coles Mobile is an Optus prepaid MVNO by the supermarket chain Coles.

Note: it is often possible to get the starter plans at a 50% discount in Coles (Express) stores and on their website, or get extra data for the first three recharges.

This is what you will learn about Coles Mobile:

* Coverage
* How to Get a Coles Mobile SIM Card & SIM Card Price
* Top-Up Methods & Options
* Packages & Plans
* Data Rollover
* APN Settings

Click on the links above to jump to the section you are interested in.

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Coverage – Coles Mobile

Coles Mobile is an Optus MVNO, meaning Coles Mobile uses the Optus network and does not have its own mobile infrastructure. To find out what to expect in terms of coverage with Coles Mobile, jump to the Optus Coverage section.

Worry not; there will be a link to jump straight back to where you were after seeing Optus' coverage.

SIM Card Price – Coles Mobile

Coles Mobile SIM cards are available for purchase from 20 AUD with 15 GB, unlimited local and (select) international minutes and SMS in Coles (Express) stores. They used to have a basic SIM card costing 2 AUD. However, this SIM card was phased out in 2020.

You can activate your Coles Mobile SIM card on the activation page.

Topping Up & Recharging – Coles Mobile

Coles Mobile top-up vouchers are sold in Coles stores, on their website, or on the Coles Coles Mobile app (Android & iOS).

You can check your balance online or on the Coles Mobile app.

Plans, Packages, Bundles & Offers – Coles Mobile

Coles Mobile has two data-featured bundles: the Plans (combo), with no particular name, and the Data Extras (data-only add-ons).

All plans can be activated online or on the Coles Mobile app.

Plans – Coles Mobile

The Plans are combo plans with data, unlimited local minutes and SMS, and unlimited international minutes and SMS to 15 countries from Australia.

The following plans are available:

Price	Data	Local Minutes & SMS	International Minutes & SMS	Validity
20 AUD	15 GB	Unlimited	Unlimited	30 days
120 AUD	60 GB	Unlimited	Unlimited	365 days
150 AUD	120 GB	Unlimited	Unlimited	365 days

Data Extras – Coles Mobile

The Data Extras are data-only add-ons for the plans. They cannot be purchased as standalone plans. The Data Extras will expire in 7 or 30 days or when your active Plan expires – whichever expiry comes first.

The following Data Extras are available:

Price	Data	Validity
5 AUD	500 MB	7 days
15 AUD	15 MB	30 days

International Minutes & SMS Country Overview – Coles Mobile

All Plans include a call and text allowance to 15 countries worldwide when the call or text originates from Australia.

Below is an overview of the said countries:

Data Rollover – Coles Mobile

Coles Mobile allows you to bank or rollover unused data up to 50 GB in your data bank (which is less than Optus with 200 GB). However, data will only roll over when you let your plan renew (otherwise, your data bank will be depleted).

APN/Internet Settings – Coles Mobile

• Name: Optus Internet
• APN: yesinternet

Note: leave anything not mentioned above untouched and do not alter any other settings or values.

Gotalk

Gotalk, not to be confused with the Open Video Chat application, is a Vodafone Prepaid MVNO. They are owned by the same company that owns Hello Mobile Australia.

This is what you will learn about Gotalk:

* Coverage
* How to Get a Gotalk SIM Card & SIM Card Price
* Top-Up Methods & Options
* Packages & Plans
* Data Rollover
* My Review
* APN Settings

Click on the links above to jump to the section you are interested in.

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Coverage – Gotalk

Gotalk is a Vodafone MVNO, meaning Gotalk uses the Vodafone network and does not have its own mobile infrastructure. To find out what to expect in terms of coverage with Gotalk, jump to the Vodafone Coverage section.

Worry not; there will be a link to jump straight back to where you were after seeing Vodafone's coverage.

SIM Card Price – Gotalk

You can buy a Gotalk SIM card starting from 10 AUD in Big W, post offices, 7-Elevens, and gas stations. You can also purchase them online for 9.95 AUD and get them delivered to an Australian address.

Your best bet is to visit gas stations or order a Gotalk SIM card online because they are hard to come by for some reason, as mentioned in my review.

You can activate your Gotalk SIM card on the activation page.

Topping Up & Recharging – Gotalk

You can recharge your Gotalk SIM card online.

To get your balance, call 126466.

Plans, Packages, Bundles & Offers – Gotalk

Gotalk sells about six different plans or tariff plans. However, only two are worth your time and money: the Aussie Plans (combo) and Seafarers Wireless Broadband Plans.

Unless you like to burn money, stay away from the other plans (Anytime, MAX, Straight Talk Plus, and Seafarers).

All plans can be activated online.

Aussie Plans – Gotalk

The Aussie Plans are combo plans with data and unlimited local minutes and text.

The following Aussie Plans are available:

Price	Plan	Data	Local Minutes & SMS	Validity
30 AUD	Aussie 30	2 GB	Unlimited	30 days
40 AUD	Aussie 40	4 GB	Unlimited	30 days

Seafarers Wireless Broadband Plans – Gotalk

The Seafarers Wireless Broadband Plans are data-only plans. They should not be confused with the Seafarers tariff plan, which charges high Pas As You Go rates.

The following Seafarers Wireless Broadband Plans are available:

Price	Data	Validity
10 AUD	500 MB	30 days
20 AUD	1 GB	30 days
30 UAD	1.5 GB	30 days

Data Rollover – Gotalk

Unlike Vodafone Australia itself or some Vodafone Australia MVNOs mentioned in this guide, Gotalk does not allow you to roll over unused data. Unused data will be forfeited when you renew a plan or cancel it.

Gotalk Review

I will be frank – I hated Gotalk and am still not a fan of it. Not only does its website look like it was last updated in 2010, but its plans are also hilariously to what almost every other Australian offers. However, their Aussie Plans are decent. But still, I see no reason for going with Gotalk when you have many better options. But bes ure to check out my Gotalk review as well.

APN/Internet Settings – Gotalk

• Name: VF WEB
• APN: live.vodafone.com

Note: leave anything not mentioned above untouched and do not alter any other settings or values.

Hello Mobile Australia

Hello Mobile Australia, just Hello Mobile, is a Vodafone Prepaid MVNO. They are owned by the same company that owns Gotalk.

This is what you will learn about Hello Mobile:

* Coverage
* How to Get a Hello Mobile SIM Card & SIM Card Price
* Top-Up Methods & Options
* Packages & Plans
* Data Rollover
* My Review
* APN Settings

Click on the links above to jump to the section you are interested in.

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Coverage – Hello Mobile Australia

Hello Mobile is a Vodafone MVNO, meaning Hello Mobile uses the Vodafone network and does not have its own mobile infrastructure. To find out what to expect in terms of coverage with Hello Mobile, jump to the Vodafone Coverage section.

Worry not; there will be a link to jump straight back to where you were after seeing Vodafone's coverage.

SIM Card Price – Hello Mobile Australia

You can buy a Hello Mobile SIM card starting from 10 AUD in Big W, post offices, newsstands, 7-Elevens, and gas stations. You can also purchase them online for 10 AUD and get them delivered to an Australian address.

Your best bet is to visit gas stations or order a Hello Mobile SIM card online because they are hard to come by for some reason, as mentioned in my review.

You can activate your Hello Mobile SIM card on the activation page.

Topping Up & Recharging – Hello Mobile Australia

Hello Mobile recharge vouchers are sold in newsstands, 7-Elevens, post offices, and gas stations. You can also recharge online or on the Hello Mobile app (iOS only).

To top-up, call 126999.

To check your balance, text bal to 126999. You can also see your balance online or on the Hello Mobile app.

Plans, Packages, Bundles & Offers – Hello Mobile Australia

Hello Mobile has two types of data-featured plans, which are the Unlimited Calls & Text Plans and the Pay As You Go Plans.

All plans can be activated online.

Unlimited Calls & Text Plans – Hello Mobile Australia

The Unlimited Calls & Text Plans are combo plans with data and unlimited local minutes and SMS.

The following Unlimited Calls & Text Plans are available:

Price	Plan	Data	Local Minutes & SMS	Validity
19 AUD	Unlimited 2 GB	2 GB	Unlimited	30 days
29.90 AUD	Unlimited 5 GB	5 GB	Unlimited	30 days
35 AUD	Unlimited 10 GB	10 GB	Unlimited	30 days

Pay As You Go Plans – Hello Mobile Australia

The Pay As You Go Plans are combo plans with data and minutes.

The following Pay As You Go Plans are available:

Price	Plan	Data	Minutes	Validity
10 AUD	SUPA Plus	200 MB	Standard Rates	90 days
10 AUD	PAYG 1GB	1 GB	Standard Rates	30 days
10 AUD	Combo 10	Standard Rates	50 (international) minutes	30 days

International Minutes Country Overview – Hello Mobile Australia

The Combo 10 Pay As You Go Plan allows you to use your 50-minute call allowance to call 16 countries when the call originates from Australia. Below is an overview of the said countries:

Data Rollover – Hello Mobile

Unlike Vodafone Australia itself or some Vodafone Australia MVNOs mentioned in this guide, Hello Mobile does not allow you to roll over unused data. Unused data will be forfeited when you renew a plan or cancel it.

Hello Mobile Review

Hello Mobile was the worst SIM card I have tried in Australia and mentioned in this guide. Their offers were criminal. However, between the time I tested them out and wrote my review, they improved their plans and updated their website (which looked like it was made in 2010). I would still recommend other SIM cards over Hello Mobile, but it is not straight-up robbery anymore with their new plans.

APN/Internet Settings – Hello Mobile Australia

• Name: VF WEB
• APN: live.vodafone.com

Note: leave anything not mentioned above untouched and do not alter any other settings or values.

Kogan Mobile Australia

Kogan Mobile is a Vodafone prepaid MVNO by the Australian online market place called Kogan.

Note: it is often possible to get a starter kit or a plan at a 50% discount for the first three recharges on their website.

This is what you will learn about Kogan Mobile:

* Coverage
* How to Get a Kogan Mobile SIM Card & SIM Card Price
* Top-Up Methods & Options
* Packages & Plans
* Data Rollover
* APN Settings

Click on the links above to jump to the section you are interested in.

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Coverage – Kogan Mobile Australia

Kogan Mobile is a Vodafone MVNO, meaning Kogan Mobile uses the Vodafone network and does not have its own mobile infrastructure. To find out what to expect in terms of coverage with Kogan Mobile, jump to the Vodafone Coverage section.

Worry not; there will be a link to jump straight back to where you were after seeing Vodafone's coverage.

SIM Card Price – Kogan Mobile Australia

You can purchase a Kogan Mobile SIM card for 2 AUD at United gas stations or 7-Elevens. You can also order a starter pack for the same without paying extra shipping fees.

You can activate your Kogan Mobile SIM card on the activation page.

Topping Up & Recharging – Kogan Mobile Australia

Kogan recharge vouchers are sold online on the Kogan website (often at a significant discount). You can also use the online recharge page to top-up or the Kogan Mobile app (Android & iOS).

To hear your balance, call 12612. You can also see your balance online or on the Kogan Mobile app.

Plans, Packages, Bundles & Offers – Kogan Mobile Australia

Kogan Mobile has several data-featured plans, which are:

• Prepaid Plans (combo)
• Prepaid Data Plans (data-only)
• Mobile Data Packs (data-only add-ons)

All plans can be activated online.

Click on the links above to jump to the plan you are interested in.

Prepaid Plans – Kogan Mobile Australia

The Prepaid Plans are combo plans with data and unlimited local minutes and SMS.

The following Prepaid Plans are available:

Price	Plan	Data	Local Minutes & SMS	Validity
16.90 AUD	Small 30 Days	3 GB	Unlimited	30 days
29.90 AUD	Medium 30 Days	13 GB	Unlimited	30 days
36.90 AUD	Large 30 Days	20 GB	Unlimited	30 days
46.90 AUD	Small 90 Days	3 GB/30 days (9 GB)	Unlimited	90 days
49.90 AUD	Extra Large 30 Days	40 GB	Unlimited	30 days
79.90 AUD	Medium 90 Days	13 GB/30 days (39 GB)	Unlimited	90 days
99.90 AUD	Large 90 Days	20 GB/30 days (60 GB)	Unlimited	90 days
139.90 AUD	Extra Large 90 Days	21 GB/30 days (40 GB)	Unlimited	90 days
179.90 AUD	Small 365 Flex	80 GB	Unlimited	365 days
299.90 AUD	Medium 365 Days	15 GB/30 days (180 GB)	Unlimited	365 days
299.90 AUD	Medium 365 Flex	158 GB	Unlimited	365 days
399.90 AUD	Large 365 Days	21 GB/30 days (250 GB)	Unlimited	365 days
399.90 AUD	Large 365 Flex	243 GB	Unlimited	365 days
529.90 AUD	Extra Large 365 Days	42 GB/30 days (500 GB)	Unlimited	365 days
529.90 AUD	Extra Large 365 Flex	486 GB	Unlimited	365 days

Do note that some plans give you a monthly data allowance. If you go through your data before the 30 days expire, you will not be able to use data until the counter resets (unless you buy a Mobile Data Pack).

Moreover, it may also look like I do not know how to count. However, Kogan Mobile uses a rather unique system for allocating data.

For example, the Large 365 Plan comes with 250 GB, whereof 21 GB is allocated every 30 days. However, you will get 20 GB for the first 12 30-day cycles (12 months * 20 GB) and 3413 MB (about 3.33 GB) for the last five days (days 361 – 365).

Flex plan data can be used however you wish to use it. If you can use 486 GB within two months with the Extra Large 365 Flex plan, then you can.

Prepaid Data Plans – Kogan Mobile Australia

The Prepaid Data Plans are data-only plans.

The following Prepaid Data Plans are available:

Price	Plan	Data	Validity
29.90 AUD	Data S 30 Days	8 GB	30 days
49.90 AUD	Data M 30 Days	30 GB	30 days
329.90 AUD	Data S 365 Days	8 GB/30 days	365 days
549.90 AUD	Data M 365 Days	30 GB/30 days	365 days

Mobile Data Packs – Kogan Mobile Australia

The Mobile Data Packs are data-only add-ons for when you are (almost) out of data. They cannot be purchased as standalone data bundles.

The following Mobile Data Packs are available:

Price	Plan	Data	Validity	Activation Code
5 AUD	3 GB Data Pack	3 GB	2 days	DATA 5
10 AUD	3 GB Data Pack	3 GB	7 days	DATA 10

You can activate a Mobile Data Pack by texting the Activation Code to 12612.

For example, if you want the 3 GB Data Pack valid for 7 days, you would text DATA 10 to 12612.

They can also be activated online or on the Kogan Mobile app.

Data Rollover – Kogan Mobile Australia

Unlike Vodafone Australia itself or some of Vodafone Australia MVNOs mentioned in this guide, Kogan Mobile does not allow you to roll over unused data. Unused data will be forfeited when you renew a plan or cancel it. This also applies to the plans with a monthly data allowance.

APN/Internet Settings – Kogan Mobile Australia

• Name: WF Web
• APN: live.vodafone.com

Note: leave anything not mentioned above untouched and do not alter any other settings or values.

Lebara Australia

Lebara Australia, just Lebara, is a Vodafone prepaid MVNO. Vodafone Australia bought Lebara in September 2016. However, they decided to keep the Lebara brand, and they have no plans on discontinuing the brand.

This is what you will learn about Lebara:

* Coverage
* How to Get a Lebara SIM Card & SIM Card Price
* Top-Up Methods & Options
* Packages & Plans
* Data Rollover
* APN Settings

Click on the links above to jump to the section you are interested in.

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Coverage – Lebara Australia

Lebara is a Vodafone MVNO, meaning Lebara uses the Vodafone network and does not have its own mobile infrastructure. To find out what to expect in terms of coverage with Lebara, jump to the Vodafone Coverage section.

Worry not; there will be a link to jump straight back to where you were after seeing Vodafone's coverage.

SIM Card Price – Lebara Australia

You can purchase a basic Lebara SIM card for 2 AUD in various stores, including post offices, grocery stores, gas stations, and Big W.

You can activate your Lebara SIM card on the activation page.

Topping Up & Recharging – Lebara Australia

Lebara top-up vouchers are sold at many retailers, such as grocery stores, gas stations, and post offices. You can also recharge online or on the Lebara app.

To redeem your voucher, text the Voucher Code to 126172. You can also recharge by calling 126123.

To check your balance, text bal to 126172. You can also hear your balance by calling 126123. Finally, balance status can be retrieved online or on the Lebara app.

Plans, Packages, Bundles & Offers – Lebara Australia

Lebara has four types of data-featured plans, which are:

• 30 Day Plans (combo)
• Long Term Plans (long-term validity combo)
• Mobile Broadband (data-only)
• Add-Ons (data-only add-ons)

All plans can be activated online.

Click on the links above to jump to the plan you are interested in.

30 Day Plans – Lebara Australia

The 30 Day Plans are combo plans with data, unlimited local minutes and SMS, up to unlimited international minutes to 60 countries originating from Australia, unlimited international SMS to 60 countries, and international call credit to 47 countries (Zone 1 & Zone 2).

The following 30 Day Plans are available:

Price	Plan	Data	Local Minutes & SMS	International Minutes	International SMS (60 Countries)	International Call Wallet (Zone 1)	International Call Wallet (Zone 2)	International Credit	Validity
14.90 AUD	Extra Small 30 Days	3 GB	Unlimited	300 minutes (8 Countries)	N/A	N/A	N/A	3 AUD	30 days
24.90 AUD	Small 30 Days	12 GB	Unlimited	Unlimited (21 countries)	Unlimited	100 minutes	30 minutes	N/A	30 days
29.90 AUD	Medium 30 Days	30 GB	Unlimited	Unlimited (30 countries)	Unlimited	100 minutes	30 minutes	N/A	30 days
39.90 AUD	Large 30 Days	45 GB	Unlimited	Unlimited (46 countries)	Unlimited	200 minutes	50 minutes	N/A	30 days
49.90 AUD	Extra Large 30 Day	60 GB	Unlimited	Unlimited (56 Countries)	Unlimited	200 minutes	50 minutes	N/A	30 days
69.90 AUD	XXL 30 Day	100 GB	Unlimited	Unlimited (60 Countries)	Unlimited	500 minutes	50 minutes	N/A	30 days

Long Term Plans – Lebara Australia

The Long Term Plans are combo plans with long-term validity (180 days/6 months and 360 days/1 year) with data, unlimited local minutes and SMS, unlimited international minutes to up to 46 countries originating from Australia, and international call credit to 38 countries (Zone 1).

The following Long Term Plans are available:

Price	Plan	Data	Local Minutes & SMS	International Minutes	International Call Wallet (Zone 1)	Validity
120 AUD	Small 18 Day	60 GB	Unlimited	Unlimited (21 Countries)	50 minutes	180 days
140 AUD	Medium 180 Day	120 GB	Unlimited	Unlimited (30 Countries)	50 minutes	180 days
180 AUD	Large 180 Day	180 GB	Unlimited	Unlimited (46 Countries)	100 minutes	360 days
280 AUD	Medium 360 Day	240 GB	Unlimited	Unlimited (30 Countries)	50 minutes	180 days
360 AUD	Large 360 Day	360 GB	Unlimited	Unlimited (46 Countries)	100 minutes	360 days

Mobile Broadband – Lebara Australia

The Mobile Broadband Plans are data-only plans.

The following Mobile Broadband plans are available:

Price	Plan	Data	Validity
20 AUD	Small	15 GB	30 days
35 AUD	Medium	30 GB	60 days
45 AUD	Large	45 GB	90 days

Add-Ons – Lebara Australia

The Add-Ons are data-only add-ons for when you are (almost) out of data. It is unknown whether the Add-Ons can be purchased as standalone data bundles.

The following Add-Ons are available:

Price	Add-On	Data	Validity	Activation Code
5 AUD	Small	1 GB	30 days	DATA5
10 AUD	Medium	3 GB	30 days	DATA10
25 AUD	Large	10 GB	30 days	DATA25

You can activate an Add-On by texting the Activation Code to 126172.

For example, if you want the Medium Add-On, you would text DATA10 to 126172.

They can also be activated online or on the Lebara app.

International Minutes Country Overview – Lebara Australia

The 30 Day Plans and the Long Term Plans include international call and text allowances to up to 60 countries worldwide if the call originates from Australia. You also get an additional call allowance in your International Call Wallet for 38 countries (Zone 1) or 9 countries (Zone 2).

Each country you can call to falls under six groups: 8 countries (group 1), 21 countries (group 2), 30 countries (group 3), 46 countries (group 4), 56 countries (group 5), and 60 countries (group 6). The international text allowances apply to all 60 countries.

Below is an overview of which group(s) a country belongs in:

Country	Groups
Argentina	21 countries – 60 countries
Austria (fixed)	60 countries
Bangladesh	46 countries, 56 countries (registered) & 60 countries
Brazil	21 countries – 60 countries
Brunei	56 countries – 60 countries
Cambodia	30 countries – 60 countries
Canada	8 countries – 60 countries
Chile	21 countries – 60 countries
China	8 countries – 60 countries
Colombia	21 countries – 60 countries
Costa Rica	56 countries – 60 countries
Cyprus	56 countries – 60 countries
Czech Republic	56 countries – 60 countries
Denmark	46 countries – 60 countries
Finland	46 countries – 60 countries
France (fixed)	30 countries – 56 countries & 60 countries (all)
French Guiana	56 countries – 60 countries
Germany	21 countries – 60 countries
Greece	56 countries (fixed) & 60 countries
Hong Kong	8 countries – 60 countries
Hungary	30 countries – 60 countries
Iceland	46 countries – 60 countries
India	30 countries – 60 countries
Indonesia	30 countries – 60 countries
Ireland	21 countries – 60 countries
Israel	46 countries – 60 countries
Italy (fixed)	46 countries – 56 countries & 60 countries (all)
Japan	30 countries – 60 countries
Kuwait	60 countries
Laos	60 countries
Luxembourg	56 countries – 60 countries
Macau	60 countries
Malaysia	30 countries – 60 countries
Malta	21 countries – 60 countries
Mexico	21 countries – 60 countries
Mongolia	46 countries – 60 countries
Netherlands	46 countries – 60 countries
New Zealand	21 countries – 60 countries
Norway	46 countries – 60 countries
Pakistan	56 countries (registered) & 60 countries
Peru	21 countries – 60 countries
Poland	46 countries – 60 countries
Portugal (fixed)	56 countries & 60 countries (all)
Puerto Rico	21 countries – 60 countries
Réunion	56 countries – 60 countries
Romania	21 countries – 60 countries
Singapore	21 countries – 60 countries
Slovakia	46 countries – 60 countries
South Africa	46 countries – 60 countries
South Korea	46 countries – 60 countries
Spain	46 countries – 60 countries
Sweden	46 countries – 60 countries
Switzerland	46 countries – 60 countries
Taiwan (fixed)	30 countries – 56 countries & 60 countries (all)
Thailand	8 countries – 60 countries
United Kingdom	21 countries – 60 countries
United States	8 countries – 60 countries
Venezuela (fixed)	30 countries – 46 countries, 56 countries (fixed) & 60 countries
Vietnam	30 countries – 60 countries

International Call Wallet Countries – Lebara Australia

The 30 Day Plans and the Long Term Plans (Zone 1 only) include additional call allowances in your International Call Wallet for 38 countries (Zone 1) or 9 countries (Zone 2) without paying extra international call rates.

Zone 1 International Call Wallet Countries – Lebara Australia

The International Call Wallet for Zone 1 countries allow you to make calls up to 500 minutes to the following 38 countries:

Zone 2 International Call Wallet Countries – Lebara Australia

The International Call Wallet for Zone 2 countries allow you to make calls up to 50 minutes to the following 9 countries:

• Croatia
• Ethiopia
• Fiji
• Ghana
• Iraq
• Somalia
• South Sudan
• Sudan
• Syria

Data Rollover – Lebara Australia

Lebara, like Vodafone itself and some other Vodafone MVNOs, allows you to bank or rollover unused data up to 200 GB in your data bank. However, data will only roll over when you let your plan renew (otherwise, your data bank will be depleted). Data Banking applies to the 30 Day Plans, Long Term Plans, and Mobile Broadband Plans.

APN/Internet Settings – Lebara Australia

• Name: VF WEB
• APN: live.vodafone.com

Note: leave anything not mentioned above untouched and do not alter any other settings or values.

Lycamobile Australia

Lycamobile Australia, just Lycamobile, is a Telstra prepaid MVNO. They have access to the Telstra Wholesale network.

Note: it is often possible to get the 20 AUD, 30 AUD, and 40 AUD plans at a 50% discount in some stores (Woolworths, Coles & Big W) and on their website, or get extra data for the first three recharges.

This is what you will learn about Lycamobile:

* Coverage
* How to Get a Lycamobile SIM Card & SIM Card Price
* Top-Up Methods & Options
* Packages & Plans
* Data Rollover
* APN Settings

Click on the links above to jump to the section you are interested in.

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Coverage – Lycamobile Australia

Lycamobile is a Telstra MVNO, meaning Lycamobile uses the Telstra network and does not have its own mobile infrastructure. Additionally, Lycamobile uses Telstra's wholesale network with limited coverage and capped speeds (max. 100 Mbps) compared to the retail network. To find out what to expect in terms of coverage with Lycamobile Mobile, jump to the Telstra Coverage section.

Worry not; there will be a link to jump straight back to where you were after seeing Telstra's coverage.

SIM Card Price – Lycamobile Australia

Lycamobile basic SIM cards are available for 2 AUD in various retailers, including grocery stores, gas stations, newsstands, post offices, electronic stores, and office stores. You can also order a SIM card for free to an Australian address.

You can activate your Lycamobile SIM card on the activation page.

Dial *132# to retrieve your phone number.

Topping Up & Recharging – Lycamobile Australia

Lycamobile recharge vouchers are sold in many stores (like Coles and Woolworths), on the app (Android & iOS), or online.

To redeem a top-up voucher, dial *131*VoucherCode#.

You can check your balance online or on the Lycamobile app.

Plans, Packages, Bundles & Offers – Lycamobile Australia

Lycamobile has three types of data-featured plans, which are:

• National and International Plans
• Long Term Plans
• Data Add Ons

Click on the links above to jump to the plan you are interested in.

National and International Plans – Lycamobile Australia

The National and International Plans are bundles with data, unlimited local minutes and SMS, call allowance for select international destinations (21) from Australia, unlimited international minutes to up to 53 countries from Australia.

The following National and International Plans are available:

Price	Plans	Data	Local Minutes & SMS	Select Countries International Minutes	Unlimited International Minutes	Validity	Activation Code
10 AUD	Unlimited 10	1 GB	Unlimited	N/A	N/A	28 days	*139*510#
20 AUD	Unlimited 20	5 GB	Unlimited	N/A	N/A	28 days	*139*519#
25 AUD	Unlimited Plan XS	5 GB	Unlimited	N/A	12 countries	28 days	*139*524#
30 AUD	Unlimited Plan S	30 GB	Unlimited	30 minutes	29 countries	28 days	*139*529#
40 AUD	Unlimited Plan M	45 GB	Unlimited	30 minutes	29 countries	28 days	*139*539#
45 AUD	Unlimited Plan L	45 GB	Unlimited	300 minutes	53 countries	28 days	*139*544#
50 AUD	Unlimited Plan XL	60 GB	Unlimited	300 minutes	53 countries	28 days	*139*549#

Long Term Plans – Lycamobile Australia

The Long Term Plans are bundles with data allowances allowated every 28 days for 168 days (almost 6 months), unlimited local calls and text, and unlimited international minutes to 12 countries from Australia.

The following Long Term Plans are available, which can be activated online or on the Lycamobile app:

Price	Plans	Data	Local Minutes & SMS	International Minutes (12 Countries)	Validity
120 AUD	Small	5 GB/28 days (30 GB)	Unlimited	Unlimited	168 days
144 AUD	Medium	30 GB/28 days (180 GB)	Unlimited	Unlimited	168 days
192 AUD	Large	45 GB/28 days (270 GB)	Unlimited	Unlimited	168 days

Do note that you will be out of data when you exhausted your monthly data allowance. For example, if you have the Medium Plan and use more than 30 GB within 28 days, you will not be able to browse the web until the 28 day counter resets.

Data Add-Ons – Lycamobile Australia

Data Add-Ons are data bundles. Although the name implies that they are add-ons, they can be purchased as standalone data bundles.

The following Data Add-Ons are available:

Price	Data	Validity	Activation Code
5 AUD	1 GB	28 days	*139*3020#
10 AUD	3 GB	28 days	*139*3013#
25 AUD	10 GB	28 days	*139*3030#

International Minutes Country Overview – Lycamobile Australia

The National and International Plans and the Long Term Plans include call allowances to up to 53 countries worldwide if the call originates from Australia.

You would have to get at least the Unlimited Plan XS National and International plan or the Small Long Term Plan to take advantage of this benefit. The more you spend on a plan, the more countries you can call to.

Each country you can call to falls under three groups: 12 countries (group 1), 29 countries (group 2), and 53 countries (group 3). Below is an overview of which group(s) a country belongs in:

Country	Groups
Argentina	29 countries – 53 countries
Belgium (fixed)	53 countries
Bermuda	53 countries
Brazil	12 countries – 53 countries
Brunei	53 countries
Canada	12 countries – 53 countries
Chile	29 countries – 53 countries
China	12 countries – 53 countries
Colombia	12 countries – 53 countries
Cyprus	53 countries
Czech Republic	53 countries
Denmark	53 countries
Estonia (fixed)	53 countries
Finland (fixed)	53 countries
France	29 countries (fixed) & 53 countries
French Guiana	53 countries
Germany	29 countries (fixed) & 53 countries
Greece (fixed)	53 countries
Guadeloupe (fixed)	53 countries
Guam	29 countries
Hong Kong	12 countries – 53 countries
Hungary (fixed)	29 countries
Iceland	53 countries
India	12 countries – 53 countries
Indonesia	53 countries
Ireland	53 countries
Israel (fixed)	53 countries
Italy (fixed)	53 countries
Japan	29 countries – 53 countries
Luxembourg	53 countries
Malaysia	12 countries – 53 countries
Malta	29 countries (fixed) & 53 countries
Mexico	12 countries – 53 countries
Mongolia	53 countries
Netherlands	53 countries
New Zealand	12 countries – 53 countries
Norway	53 countries
Panama (fixed)	53 countries
Peru	29 countries – 53 countries
Poland (fixed)	53 countries
Portugal (fixed)	53 countries
Puerto Rico	29 countries – 53 countries
Réunion	53 countries
Romania	29 countries – 53 countries
Singapore	12 countries – 53 countries
Slovakia	53 countries
South Korea	29 countries – 53 countries
Spain	53 countries
Sweden	29 countries (fixed) & 53 countries
Taiwan (fixed)	29 countries – 53 countries
Thailand	29 countries – 53 countries
United Kingdom	12 countries – 53 countries
United States	12 countries – 53 countries
Venezuela (fixed)	29 countries – 53 countries

Select Countries International Minutes Overview – Lycamobile Australia

Some National and International Plans (Unlimited S/M/L/XL) give you minutes to Select Countries that do not fall under any of the three Unlimited International Minutes groups. You will get 30 minutes or 300 minutes to call any of the Select Countries from Australia.

Note: some of the countries mentioned above will fall under one of the Unlimited International Minutes group if you purchase one more expensive. For the sake of simplicity, this has not been reflected in the lists above. However, suppose a country is listed in the Unlimited International table (Taiwan, for example). In that case, the unlimited minute allowance precedes the Select Countries minute allowance.

Data Rollover – Lycamobile Australia

Unlike other Telstra MVNOs mentioned in this guide, Lycamobile does not allow you to roll over unused data. Unused data will be forfeited when you renew a plan or cancel it.

APN/Internet Settings – Lycamobile Australia

• Name: lycamobile
• APN: data.lycamobile.com.au
• Username: lmau
• Password: password

Note: leave anything not mentioned above untouched and do not alter any other settings or values.

Woolworths Mobile

Woolworths Mobile is a Telstra prepaid MVNO by the Australian supermarket chain Woolworths.

Note: it is often possible to get the 20 AUD, 30 AUD, and 40 AUD plans at a 50% discount in Woolworths stores and on their website, or get extra data for the first three recharges.

This is what you will learn about Woolworths Mobile:

* Coverage
* How to Get a Woolworths Mobile SIM Card & SIM Card Price
* Top-Up Methods & Options
* Packages & Plans
* Data Rollover
* APN Settings

Click on the links above to jump to the section you are interested in.

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Coverage – Woolworths Mobile

Woolworths Mobile is a Telstra MVNO, meaning Woolworths Mobile uses the Telstra network and does not have its own mobile infrastructure. Additionally, Woolworths Mobile uses Telstra's wholesale network with limited coverage and capped speeds (max. 100 Mbps) compared to the retail network. To find out what to expect in terms of coverage with Woolworths Mobile, jump to the Telstra Coverage section.

Worry not; there will be a link to jump straight back to where you were after seeing Telstra's coverage.

SIM Card Price – Woolworths Mobile

You can purchase a Woolworths Mobile SIM card starting from 10 AUD. Unlike many other operators, Woolworths Mobile does not sell a 2 AUD starter SIM card. However, the 10 AUD starter pack features 1 GB, unlimited local minutes & texts, and unlimited calls and texts to 22 countries.

You can activate your Woolworths Mobile SIM card on the activation page.

Topping Up & Recharging – Woolworths Mobile

Woolworths Mobile recharge vouchers are available in Woolworths stores, on their website, or on the Woolworths Mobile App (Android & iOS).

You can check your balance online or on the Woolworths Mobile app.

Plans, Packages, Bundles & Offers – Woolworths Mobile

Woolworths Mobile offers three types of data-featured plans, which are:

• Pre-Paid (combo)
• Long Expiry (long validity combo)
• Data Add-On (add-ons)

All plans can be activated online or on the Woolworths Mobile app.

Click on the links above to jump to the plan you are interested in.

Pre-Paid – Woolworths Mobile

The Pre-Paid Plans are combo plans with data, unlimited local minutes and SMS & international minutes and SMS from Australia to 22 countries, including New Zealand, the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, China, Indonesia, and Malaysia.

Price	Data	Local Minutes & SMS	International Minutes & SMS	Validity
10 AUD	1 GB	Unlimited	N/A	30 days
20 AUD	6 GB	Unlimited	N/A	30 days
30 AUD	30 GB	Unlimited	Unlimited	30 days
40 AUD	42 GB	Unlimited	Unlimited	30 days
50 AUD	55 GB	Unlimited	Unlimited	30 days

Long Expiry – Woolworths Mobile

The Long Expiry Plans are combo plans with data and local minutes and text with long validity (186 days – 6 months & 365 days – 1 year).

The following Long Expiry Plans are available:

Price	Data	Local Minutes & SMS	Validity
60 AUD	12 GB	Unlimited	180 days
150 AUD	100 GB	Unlimited	365 days
200 AUD	110 GB	Unlimited	365 days

Add-Ons – Woolworths Mobile

The Add-Ons are data add-ons that can be added when you are low on data on Pre-Paid Plans or Long Expiry Plans. They cannot be purchased as standalone data plans.

The following Add-Ons are available:

Price	Add-On	Data	Validity
10 AUD	1 GB Data Add-On	1 GB	30 days
25 AUD	10 GB Data Add-On	10 GB	30 days

International Minutes & SMS Country Overview – Woolworths Mobile

Pre-Paid plans include call and text allowances for international destinations in 22. These countries are:

Data Rollover – Woolworths Mobile

Woolworths Mobile allows you to bank or rollover unused data up to 200 GB in your data bank. However, data will only roll over when you let your plan renew (otherwise, your data bank will be depleted). Data Banking applies to Pre-Paid plans.

Roaming with Woolworths Mobile

Woolworths does not include international roaming with any of their plans. However, you do have the opportunity to roam in more than 60 countries. Check out this guide for more information about roaming with Woolworths Mobile (roaming with Woolworths Mobile is not cheap).

APN/Internet Settings – Woolworths Mobile

• Name: Mobile Data
• APN: data.net.au

Note: leave anything not mentioned above untouched and do not alter any other settings or values.

Other Ways to Stay Connected When Traveling in Australia

Getting an Australian SIM card is the best way to stay connected in the country. You have learned that SIM cards are cheap, plans are generous, and speeds are blazing fast.

But sometimes, getting a local SIM card is not possible. Perhaps you have a SIM-lock phone. The operator you prefer to go with does not support the frequencies your phone uses, or you cannot be bothered to deal with SIM card registration in every country you are visiting.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IhLfhARWaJ0

Luckily, there are other ways to get online when in Australia.

However, these methods may be more expensive than getting a SIM card from the local operators.

International Roaming

International roaming is the most convenient way to stay connected when traveling in other countries because you do not have to buy a new SIM card, have to deal with SIM card registration regulations, nor have multiple phone numbers to deal with.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0X7xGPry-Tc

However, international roaming has proven to be expensive in many cases, especially compared to buying local SIM cards. That is why many travelers are not fond of international roaming.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YNXUQnX3Uww

International roaming has its pros and cons. However, it is important to know how it works. This in-depth guide explains it all.

Find out whether your mobile operator has attractive roaming rates for Australia here.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kSKtHeE0rVg

Using an International SIM Card or Travel SIM Card

International SIM cards are SIM cards made for the traveler in mind. Using them is often cheaper than international roaming. However, they are almost always more expensive than using a local SIM card.

There are many other advantages and disadvantages of getting international SIM cards, which you can learn about here.

Using a Mobile Hotspot (Pocket WIFI)

Mobile hotspots, or pocket WIFI, are small devices that connect to the local operators of the country you are visiting. Mobile hotspots are ideal for families or those traveling in a large group, as they allow you to connect multiple devices to one hotspot without the need of each traveler having to buy a SIM card.

You can either buy a mobile hotspot or rent one.

Using Free WIFI Networks

Using free WIFI connections is the cheapest way to stay connected because they are free. The major downside of trying to use WIFI hotspots is that you will have to locate them, and they are not available on every corner in Australia.

Make sure to protect your internet traffic with a VPN so that hackers cannot steal your personal data.

The Preferred Way to Stay Connected When Traveling in Australia

Getting a SIM card from Telstra or ALDImobile would do you well when considering an Australian SIM card.

Local Prepaid SIM Cards in Other Oceanian Countries

Visiting other countries in Oceania? Check out my Oceania SIM card buying guide, covering other Oceanian nations, such as:

Going to other places around the world? Then you should also check out my sim card buying guides for other destinations around the world.

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