Boost Mobile now has eSIM only plans, kind of

Boost Mobile has made all but a few of its prepaid mobile plans eSIM exclusive – except after some digging, we’ve learned they’re still available to customers without an eSIM-capable device, albeit with an unusual caveat. 

Instead of offering two options, such as “Buy a SIM” and “Buy an eSIM”,  Boost’s website now only offers eSIM on some of its plans. The plans in question are the 17GB, 120GB, and 160GB 28-day recharges.

However, WhistleOut confirmed with a Telstra spokesperson that these recharges are still available with physical SIM users – you just have to pay $2 extra for the SIM card and order it separately. There’s no delivery fee, and SIMs should be delivered between 2–5 business days in metro areas and between 3–7 business days for regional and remote areas. You can also head into any retailer that sells Boost Mobile SIMs.

Once you have the physical SIM, you can then recharge to any of Boost’s prepaid plans online, including those “eSIM only plans”.

Here's a look at all of Boost Mobile's prepaid plans with 28-day expiry:

#1	Boost Mobile	Boost Mobile $28 Prepaid 8GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps Telstra 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices $28.00 Per 28 Day Renewal Go to Site	$28.00 Per 28 Day Renewal	Go to Site
#2	Boost Mobile	Boost Mobile $39 Prepaid 80GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps Telstra 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices Deal: Grab a $39 SIM for $12 – save $27. Hurry! Offer ends 30.11.26. Terms Apply $39.00 Per 28 Day Renewal Go to Site	$39.00 Per 28 Day Renewal	Go to Site
#3	Boost Mobile	Boost Mobile $49 Prepaid 110GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps Telstra 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices Deal: Get 110GB data on first 3 recharges, then 45GB from 4th recharge. New customers only. Activate by 15.02.27 $49.00 Per 28 Day Renewal Go to Site	$49.00 Per 28 Day Renewal	Go to Site
#4	Boost Mobile	Boost Mobile $59 Prepaid 140GB data at download speeds up to 250Mbps Telstra 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices Deal: Get 140GB data on first 3 recharges, then 55GB from 4th recharge. New customers only. Activate by 15.02.27 $59.00 Per 28 Day Renewal Go to Site	$59.00 Per 28 Day Renewal	Go to Site
#5	Boost Mobile	Boost Mobile $74 Prepaid 180GB Uncapped download speed Telstra 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices Deal: Get 180GB data on first 3 recharges, then 100GB from 4th recharge. New customers only. Activate by 15.02.27 $74.00 Per 28 Day Renewal Go to Site	$74.00 Per 28 Day Renewal	Go to Site

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A Telstra spokesperson told WhistleOut "For plans that don't come with a physical SIM starter kit, we’re making them available online via eSIM to create a better experience for customers.

"Plans that are showing online as ‘eSIM only’ can be accessed by customers who don’t have an eSIM enabled device – they just need to order a $2 physical SIM first and then recharge with their plan of choice."

This move isn't typical of most eSIM providers in Australia. Usually, where providers offer eSIM options, customers can either: 

• Order a SIM directly (or pick one up in store) and recharge to any of the available plans 

• Sign up via eSIM right away through the telco's onboarding process. 

Telstra, which acquired Boost Mobile in December 2024, is planning on bringing eSIM to another of its subrands, Belong, later in the year. 

Here's how Boost Mobile's plans compare to other popular prepaid eSIM plans:

#1	felix mobile	felix mobile felix Unlimited Mobile Plan Unlimited data at download speeds up to 40Mbps On the Vodafone 5G/4G Mobile Network Deal: $20/mth for first 6 mths. Reverts to $40/month. Use promo code UNL40. Ends 30.11.26. T&Cs apply $20.00 Per 1 Month Renewal Go to Site	$20.00 Per 1 Month Renewal	Go to Site
#2	felix mobile	felix mobile felix Unlimited+ Mobile Plan Unlimited data at download speeds up to 80Mbps On the Vodafone 5G/4G Mobile Network Deal: $25/mth for first 6 mths. Reverts to $50/month. Use promo code UNL80. Ends 30.11.26. T&Cs apply $25.00 Per 1 Month Renewal Go to Site	$25.00 Per 1 Month Renewal	Go to Site
#3	Exetel	Exetel Plus One eSIM Plan 130GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps Uses parts of Telstra’s 5G and 4G mobile networks $40.00 Per 30 Day Renewal Go to Site	$40.00 Per 30 Day Renewal	Go to Site
#4	amaysim	amaysim UNLIMITED 15GB Plan 15GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps Optus 5G in selected areas with 5G devices ex. NT Deal: Save $19 for first renewal when you sign up by 11.12.26. New online services only. $30.00 Per 28 Day Renewal Go to Site	$30.00 Per 28 Day Renewal	Go to Site
#5	amaysim	amaysim UNLIMITED 42GB Plan 75GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps Optus 5G in selected areas with 5G devices ex. NT Deal: Save $23 for first renewal & includes 33GB bonus data for first 3 renewals when you sign up by 15.11.26. Online only. T&Cs apply $35.00 Per 28 Day Renewal Go to Site	$35.00 Per 28 Day Renewal	Go to Site
#6	Superloop	Superloop SuperSim Plus 5G Plan 130GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps Uses parts of Telstra’s 5G and 4G mobile networks Deal: FREE 2nd recharge for existing Superloop broadband customers or new customers signing up for a mobile & broadband service $50.00 Per 30 Day Renewal Go to Site	$50.00 Per 30 Day Renewal	Go to Site
#7	Superloop	Superloop SuperSim Saver 5G Plan 15GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps Uses parts of Telstra’s 5G and 4G mobile networks Deal: FREE 2nd recharge for existing Superloop broadband customers or new customers signing up for a mobile & broadband service $30.00 Per 30 Day Renewal Go to Site	$30.00 Per 30 Day Renewal	Go to Site
#8	TPG	TPG 30GB Small Plan 30GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps Vodafone 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices Deal: 50% off - $15/mth for first 6 months, then $30/mth ongoing. Available until withdrawn. T&Cs apply. $15.00 Per 1 Month Renewal Link not supplied	$15.00 Per 1 Month Renewal	Link not supplied
#9	Kogan Mobile	Kogan Mobile Medium Monthly Plan 60GB data On the Vodafone 4G Mobile Network Deal: Get 60GB for $12 (includes $13 off for first month + 20GB bonus data for 3 months), then 40GB for $25 thereafter, valid until 10.11.26 $29.00 Per 30 Day Renewal Go to Site	$29.00 Per 30 Day Renewal	Go to Site
#10	Superloop	Superloop SuperSim Essential 5G Plan 45GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps Uses parts of Telstra’s 5G and 4G mobile networks Deal: FREE 2nd recharge for existing Superloop broadband customers or new customers signing up for a mobile & broadband service $35.00 Per 30 Day Renewal Go to Site	$35.00 Per 30 Day Renewal	Go to Site

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Editor's note 12/04/2025: An earlier version of this article referred to a Boost's long expiry plan as being eSIM only; this has been corrected as the provider offers both options for these plans.

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Dylan Crismale is a Digital Content Editor at WhistleOut, has been writing for almost a decade across a variety of Australian publications. He previously worked as a writer at Finder covering energy, internet and mobile plans. Dylan is passionate about finding the best deals to save people money and educating people about tech. When he's not sat at his desk Dylan loves working out, bingeing TV and hanging out with friends.​

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