Before you buy
- Unlock your phone before you leave home, if it's tied to a carrier.
- Bring your passport. Australian providers must check your ID before activating a prepaid service.
- Got an eSIM phone? You can skip the plastic SIM entirely. Some providers need you to be in Australia to activate, so check their steps.
Best short-stay deals (up to a month)
Ranked by real cost per GB. Watch the "then" price: many cheap deals are intro offers that go up on the next recharge.
| Provider | Price | Data | Validity | Network | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YomojoUltra | $49.90≈ $607 a year | 220GBper 30 daysBest value | 30 days | Optus network | View plan → |
| LycamobileLycaPlan L | $50≈ $652 a year | 300GBper 28 daysincl. 150GB bonus (first 4 recharges)Best value | 28 days | Vodafone/TPG network | View plan → |
| ExetelPlus One eSIM Plan | $40≈ $487 a year | 130GBper 30 daysBest value | 30 days | Telstra Wholesale network | View plan → |
| LycamobileLycaPlan M | $20Then $40 per 28 days≈ $501 first year | 120GBper 28 days | 28 days | Vodafone/TPG network | View plan → |
| YomojoPro | $34.90≈ $425 a year | 105GBper 30 days | 30 days | Optus network | View plan → |
| ALDI Mobile5G Mobile Plan 175GB | $59≈ $718 a year | 175GBper 30 days | 30 days | Telstra Wholesale network | View plan → |
| EZEE Mobile160GB $55 | $55≈ $669 a year | 160GBper 30 days | 30 days | Telstra Wholesale network | View plan → |
| Telsim$55.90 5G Prepaid Plan | $45Then $55.90 per 28 days≈ $718 first year | 160GBper 28 days | 28 days | Telstra Wholesale network | View plan → |
| Everyday Mobile5G SIM Only 165GB | $54Then $60 per 30 days≈ $724 first year | 165GBper 30 days | 30 days | Telstra Wholesale network | View plan → |
| Lebara$50 SIM Plan | $19Then $50 per 28 days≈ $621 first year | 180GBper 28 daysincl. 55GB bonus | 28 days | Vodafone/TPG network | View plan → |
Road trips and the outback: think network first
Coverage drops away fast outside the cities, and that's where networks really differ. Telstra's own network reaches the most of Australia, and most brands on Telstra use the smaller Telstra Wholesale network. If you're heading regional, these deals use the full Telstra network:
| Provider | Price | Data | Validity | Network | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boost Mobile28 Day 150GB | $74≈ $965 a year | 150GBper 28 daysincl. 50GB bonus (first 6 recharges) | 28 days | Full Telstra network | View plan → |
| Boost Mobile28 Day 105GB | $59≈ $769 a year | 105GBper 28 daysincl. 50GB bonus (first 6 recharges) | 28 days | Full Telstra network | View plan → |
| Telstra Prepaid$74 Pre-Paid Mobile Plan | $74≈ $965 a year | 155GBper 28 daysincl. 75GB bonus (first 3 recharges) | 28 days | Full Telstra network | View plan → |
| Boost Mobile28 Day 75GB | $49≈ $639 a year | 75GBper 28 daysincl. 30GB bonus (first 6 recharges) | 28 days | Full Telstra network | View plan → |
| Boost Mobile12 Month 365GB | $305Then $365 a year≈ $305 first year | 365GBa year | 365 days | Full Telstra network | View plan → |
| Boost Mobile28 Day 60GB (was $39) | $13Then $39 per 28 days≈ $482 first year | 60GBper 28 daysincl. 30GB bonus (first 6 recharges) | 28 days | Full Telstra network | View plan → |
| Boost Mobile12 Month 290GB | $300≈ $300 a year | 290GBa yearincl. 50GB bonus (first recharge only) | 365 days | Full Telstra network | View plan → |
| Telstra Prepaid$54 Pre-Paid Mobile Plan | $40Then $54 per 28 days≈ $606 first year | 75GBper 28 daysincl. 40GB bonus (first 3 recharges) | 28 days | Full Telstra network | View plan → |
Short-stay eSIM deals
| Provider | Price | Data | Validity | Network | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YomojoUltra | $49.90≈ $607 a year | 220GBper 30 days | 30 days | Optus network | View plan → |
| LycamobileLycaPlan L | $50≈ $652 a year | 300GBper 28 daysincl. 150GB bonus (first 4 recharges) | 28 days | Vodafone/TPG network | View plan → |
| ExetelPlus One eSIM Plan | $40≈ $487 a year | 130GBper 30 days | 30 days | Telstra Wholesale network | View plan → |
| LycamobileLycaPlan M | $20Then $40 per 28 days≈ $501 first year | 120GBper 28 days | 28 days | Vodafone/TPG network | View plan → |
| YomojoPro | $34.90≈ $425 a year | 105GBper 30 days | 30 days | Optus network | View plan → |
| ALDI Mobile5G Mobile Plan 175GB | $59≈ $718 a year | 175GBper 30 days | 30 days | Telstra Wholesale network | View plan → |
| Everyday Mobile5G SIM Only 165GB | $54Then $60 per 30 days≈ $724 first year | 165GBper 30 days | 30 days | Telstra Wholesale network | View plan → |
| Lebara$50 SIM Plan | $19Then $50 per 28 days≈ $621 first year | 180GBper 28 daysincl. 55GB bonus | 28 days | Vodafone/TPG network | View plan → |
Staying longer?
If you're working or travelling for months, a monthly SIM-only deal or a 365-day deal can work out cheaper. See the best 365-day deals, or compare everything.