Choosing an Optus MVNO for your phone plan can get you a cheaper plan, without sacrificing Optus coverage.
With coverage for 99.1% of the population, the mobile plans on the Optus network are an affordable option for most Australians. While Optus itself doesn't necessarily offer the cheapest mobile plans around, shares its network with a number of smaller providers called Mobile Virtual Network Operators (MVNOs). Optus allows these partners full access to its 4G network and some even offer plans on the full Optus 5G network.
We’re here to help with our top picks for the best value plans from Optus network resellers.
What are the best Optus network plans?
- Most popular $20 and under per month (for at least six months after signing up)
- Unlimited talk and text
- SIM-only, prepaid and postpaid mobile plans on the Optus network
For those who are shopping around for a cheap mobile plan for kids, $20 per month is quite affordable. Plus, if you manage to nab a 30-day recharge as opposed to 28 days, you'll save yourself one extra recharge per year.
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- Most popular $21 to $30 per month (for at least six months after signing up)
- Unlimited talk and text
- SIM-only, prepaid and postpaid mobile plans on the Optus network
For $30 you can expect to get an Optus-powered plan with up to 60GB of data. And while some plans offer enticing promo deals, if you're on a non-contract plan after your six months you are free to jump ship to the next best deal on the market.
- Most popular $31 to $40 per month (for at least six months after signing up)
- Unlimited talk and text
- SIM-only, prepaid and postpaid mobile plans on the Optus network
This is where some plans from Optus resellers really start to pack a punch, offering big data for less than $40. If you're a heavy data user in need of a telco that uses the Optus network, you might not have to fork out any more than this.
When plans have similar inclusions, the cheapest option isn’t always the best. One way to compare is on the value per GB. As a rule of thumb, anything at $1 or under per GB is good value.
Who sells Optus network plans?
As you can see, there are plenty of Optus MVNOs to choose from across a wide range of prices. Some of them have even made it into our best mobile plans list.
But who are these providers and what do they have to offer? We've made an Optus MVNO list with some of the bigger names.
| Optus MVNO | Plan Type | 5G plans* | Highlighted features |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dodo | Postpaid | Yes |
No frills for greater value, no excess data fees, international call credit included, unlimited data banking |
| SpinTel | Postpaid | Yes |
Award-winning provider with affordable plans, international call credit included, eSIM support |
| Aussie Broadband | Postpaid |
Yes | Internet bundling option, data sharing within the same account, award-winning customer satisfaction |
| Southern Phone | Postpaid |
Yes |
Certified carbon neutral, eSIM support, international call credit |
| Coles Mobile | Postpaid and prepaid | Yes, select plans |
Unlimited standard international calls included, exclusive Coles offers, 500GB data rollover |
| Yomojo | Prepaid and postpaid |
No | Family bundling discounts, data and credit alerts, eSIM support |
| amaysim | Prepaid |
Yes | Unlimited data banking, long-expiry plan option, eSIM support |
| OnePass Mobile | Prepaid | Yes, select plans |
Multiple long-expiry plans, international call add-on option, unlocks free OnePass Membership |
| AGL Mobille | Postpaid | Yes |
AGL bundles, international call credit included, eSIM, data sharing |
| Bendigo Telco | Postpaid | Yes |
Australia-based customer support, international call credit included, eSIM |
| CrazyTel | Postpaid | No |
No excess data charges, free priority shipping for physical SIM cards, no lock-in contract, eSIM |
| E.Tel Mobile | Postpaid | No |
international call credit included, bonus travel eSIM, no lock-in contract |
| Flip Mobile | Postpaid | No |
Can be bundled with Flip NBN plans, no lock-in contract |
| iPrimus | Postpaid | Yes |
Can be bundled with Primus NBN plans, no lock-in contract, international call credit included, $5 per day roaming |
| Spriggy Mobile | Prepaid | Yes |
Comes with parental control and content blocking for kids |
*Most 5G plans from Optus MVNOs have speed caps somewhere between 100Mbps and 250Mbps
The Optus network coverage caters to 99.1% of the Australian population in total, while its 5G covers 94.5%.
All Optus resellers have access to this full network. The only difference is that some providers have chosen not to take up 5G as of yet but, apart from that, all Optus-powered providers have access to the full 4G network.
Pros and cons of Optus network plans
Choosing a cheaper provider who uses the Optus network is a great way to save money while staying connected.
In most cases, you’ll need to bring your own device to an Optus MVNO. However, on the upside, it won't take long for you to notice the difference in price. Even so, it is worth taking stock of the various pros and cons of going with an Optus reseller, versus going with Optus itself:
MVNO pros & cons
- Cheaper than going with Optus directly
- You have the option to bring your own phone
- 5G is sometimes only available on more-expensive plans or with reduced speeds
Optus pros & cons
- Optus plans are free from excess data charges in Australia.
- Optus offers $5 per day roaming
- Only provider on the Optus network to sell new phones on plans. Optus sells phones on 12, 24 and 36-month contracts.
- Generally more costly than an MVNO
Frequently asked questions about Optus network plans
Which phone providers use the Optus network?
The phone providers currently operating under the Optus network include:
- AGL Mobile
- amaysim
- Aussie Broadband
- Bendigo Mobile
- Coles Mobile
- CrazyTel
- E.Tel
- Dodo
- Flip Mobile
- iPrimus
- OnePass Mobile
- Southern Phone
- SpinTel
- Spriggy Mobile
- Yomojo
What are the benefits of being with Optus over an Optus reseller?
Being a direct Optus customer comes with a number of benefits over signing up with an Optus MVNO. These include $5 for 5GB of roaming data when travelling overseas, and new handsets available on either a 12, 24 or 36-month plan. Higher-priced plans also include unlimited international calls to select locations.
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Jacqui Dent
Editorial Strategist
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