Woolworths Mobile is a Telstra MVNO.
Woolworths Mobile is by the supermarket chain called Woolworths.
Be aware that Woolworths Mobile speeds are restricted to 100 Mbps.
This is what you will learn about Woolworths Mobile:
* Coverage
* How to Get a Woolworths Mobile SIM Card & SIM Card Price
* Topping Up Options & Methods + Balance Check
* Plans & Packages
* APN/Internet Settings
Coverage – Woolworths Mobile
Woolworths Mobile is a Telstra MVNO, meaning Woolworths Mobile uses the Telstra network.
Normally, I would tell you to jump back to the Telstra coverage section to see what you can expect with the MVNO.
However, Telstra has two networks: the Full Network, sometimes called the Retail Network, and the Wholesale Network.
Woolworths Mobile uses the Wholesale network, which covers 98.8% of the population – the Full Network covers 99.5% of the population.
The percentage difference may sound insignificant, but your coverage in rural areas will be significantly worse with Woolworths Mobile compared to Telstra itself (or Boost Mobile Australia, for that matter).
Moreover, speeds are restricted to 100 Mbps with Woolworths Mobile (even on 5G NR access).
Below is Telstra's Wholesale coverage map:
SIM Card Price – Woolworths Mobile
You can get a Woolworths Mobile SIM card for 2 AUD or between 10 AUD and 200 AUD with starter plans in Woolworths stores. They are not sold at airports like Melbourne-Tullamarine Airport (MEL) or Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD).
You can register and activate your Woolworths Mobile SIM card online or on the Woolworths Mobile Phone Plans app (Android/iOS) – not in Woolworths stores.
- Find out how much SIM cards cost in every country, including data-only SIM cards and tourist SIM cards, offered by each mobile operator + information about starter benefits (lookup tool)
It is also possible to get a Woolworths Mobile eSIM for the same price as a regular SIM card.
You should consider getting a travel eSIM for Australia because they can sometimes be cheaper than getting a SIM card from possible.
Especially if you get an APAC (Asia-Pacific)-wide eSIM or a global eSIM.
I discuss various eSIM options of eSIM providers for Australia in my Australia eSIM buying guide, which are:
- Airalo: Yes! Go! (Australia only) & Discover+ (125+ countries worldwide + minutes and SMS) – use code NEWMAY15 (15% off – first-time users only) or AIRALOMAY10 (10% off)
- Alosim: Australia – use code PTW (5% off – no limits)
- Holafly: Australia (unlimited data eSIMs) – use code PHONETRAVELWIZ (5% off – no limits)
- Nomad: Australia, APAC (up to 20 countries), SEA-Oceania (eight countries) & Global (up to 139 countries) – use code ADU123 (3 USD off – first-time users only)
As I said, check out my Australia eSIM buying guide for more information, as I have to continue with possible for now.
Note that Woolworths Mobile offers VoLTE (Voice over LTE (4G)) if your phone supports it and you have enabled it in the settings.
Oh, you can also use VoWiFi (Voice over WiFi).
Top-Up, Recharge & Balance Check – Woolworths Mobile
Woolworths Mobile top-up vouchers are sold in Big W stores and Woolworths stores.
Top-up vouchers have to be redeemed online or on the Woolworths Mobile Phone Plans app (Android/iOS).
So you are better off recharging online with (international) debit and credit cards anyway.
Use the Woolworths Mobile Phone Plans app to check your balance.
Packages, Plans, Bundles & Offers – Woolworths Mobile
Woolworths Mobile has three data-featured prepaid plans:
- Prepaid Mobile Plans (combo)
- Long Expiry Plans (combo)
- Pre-Paid Add-Ons
All Woolworths Mobile plans can be activated on the Woolworths Mobile Phone Plans app.
I will list all the prices in AUD (Australian Dollar).
To convert AUD to your currency (let's say NZD – New Zealand Dollar) with up-to-date exchange rates, use the Wise Currency Converter tool.
Click on the links above to jump to the plan you are interested in.
Mobile Plans – Woolworths Mobile
The Prepaid Mobile Plans are combo bundles with data (with 5G NR access), minutes & SMS.
You can enable Prepaid Mobile Plans on the Woolworths Mobile Phone Plans app:
| Price | Data | Local/International Minutes 1 | Local/International SMS 1 | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 AUD | 22 GB | Unlimited 2 | Unlimited 2 | 30 days |
| 30 AUD | 32 GB | Unlimited | Unlimited | 30 days |
| 35 AUD | 42 GB | Unlimited | Unlimited | 30 days |
1 for local use and to 22 countries: Bangladesh, Canada, China, Denmark, France, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Japan, Malaysia, New Zealand, Singapore, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Thailand, the United Kingdom, the United States & Vietnam
2 for local use only
3 with 5G NR access until at least the 28th of February 2023 (as part of a trial), but your speed will still be @ 100 Mbps
Unused data will go to your Data Bank when your plan auto-renews (enabled by default) or when you renew your plan before it expires.
You can save up to 500 GB in your data bank.
Auto-renewal can be disabled on the Woolworths Mobile Phone Plans app.
Long Expiry Plans – Woolworths Mobile
The Long Expiry Plans are combo bundles with data (without 5G NR access), minutes & SMS.
You can enable Data Plans on the Woolworths Mobile Phone Plans app:
| Price | Data | Local Minutes | Local SMS | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 AUD | 60 GB | Unlimited | Unlimited | 180 days |
| 170 AUD | 125 GB | Unlimited | Unlimited | 365 days |
| 220 AUD | 200 GB | Unlimited | Unlimited | 365 days |
Unused data will go to your Data Bank for one recharge when your plan auto-renews or when you renew your plan before it expires
Auto-renewal can be disabled on the Woolworths Mobile Phone Plans app.
Pre-Paid Add-Ons – Woolworths Mobile
The Pre-Paid Add-Ons are data add-ons. They cannot be purchased as standalone plans.
You can enable Pre-Paid Add-Ons on the Woolworths Mobile Phone Plans app:
| Price | Data | Validity |
|---|---|---|
| 10 AUD | 1 GB | 30 days |
| 25 AUD | 10 GB | 30 days |
APN/Internet Settings – Woolworths Mobile
- Name: Mobile data
- APN: mdata.net.au
Note: leave anything not mentioned above untouched.