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Dylan Crismale - Digital Content Editor
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Price increases take effect from today for Telstra and Boost Mobile's prepaid plans. 

Initially flagged back in July, the pricing of most prepaid plans from both providers has increased by $4. 

Telstra's seven-day expiry plan has seen a $1 increase, while its 28-day expiry plans have all gone up by $4 per month. Telstra's two long expiry plans have gone up by between $20 and $30 respectively – broken down into a monthly figure that's a $2.50 and $4 increase. All base data inclusions and speed caps for Telstra's prepaid plans remain the same.

Telstra is currently offering between 25 to 40GB of bonus data on its 28-day expiry plans for the first three recharges when you purchase a prepaid SIM and activate it by March 10, 2025. 

Here's a look at Telstra's prepaid plans with 28-day expiry:

#1
Telstra
Telstra
$44 Pre-Paid Mobile
  • 65GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps
  • Deal: Includes 45GB activation bonus for first 3 recharges, 20GB from your fourth. Activate by 15.02.2027
$44.00
Per 28 Day Renewal
Link not supplied
#2
Telstra
Telstra
$54 Pre-Paid Mobile
  • 35GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps
  • Deal: Get 105GB on activation only (35GB + 70GB activation bonus), then 35GB. Activate by 15.02.2027
$54.00
Per 28 Day Renewal
Link not supplied
#3
Telstra
Telstra
$64 Pre-Paid Mobile
  • 45GB data at download speeds up to 250Mbps
  • Deal: Get 110GB on activation only (45GB + 65GB activation bonus), then 45GB. Activate by 15.02.2027
$64.00
Per 28 Day Renewal
Link not supplied
#4
Telstra
Telstra
$74 Pre-Paid Mobile
  • 80GB data
  • Deal: Get 160GB on activation only (80GB + 80GB activation bonus), then 80GB. Activate by 15.02.2027
$74.00
Per 28 Day Renewal
Link not supplied

Boost Mobile, which uses the full Telstra mobile network has also put up prices on its seven-day and 28-day expiry plans. Its long expiry plans have remained unchanged although it discontinued its 160GB recharge option. 

Here's a look at Boost's 28-day expiry plans:

#1
Boost Mobile
Boost Mobile
$28 Prepaid
  • 8GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps
$28.00
Per 28 Day Renewal
#2
Boost Mobile
Boost Mobile
$39 Prepaid
  • 80GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps
  • Deal: Grab a $39 SIM for $12 – save $27. Hurry! Offer ends 30.11.26. Terms Apply
$39.00
Per 28 Day Renewal
#3
Boost Mobile
Boost Mobile
$49 Prepaid
  • 110GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps
  • 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
#4
Boost Mobile
Boost Mobile
$59 Prepaid
  • 140GB data at download speeds up to 250Mbps
  • 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
#5
Boost Mobile
Boost Mobile
$74 Prepaid
  • 180GB Uncapped download speed
  • 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

Similarly to Telstra, you can get bonus data for the first three recharges on Boost's 28-day expiry plans, when you activate before March 10, 2025.

While Boost Mobile is the only carrier that utilises the full Telstra network (covering 99.6% of Australians) the rest of the providers on the Telstra network still reach 98.8% of Australians – more than Optus or Vodafone.

Here's a selection of the cheapest SIM-only plans from Telstra providers in our database, with at least 20GB of data:

#1
Belong
Belong
25GB Mobile Plan
  • 50GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps
  • Deal: Includes 25GB monthly bonus data for first 12 months when you activate your new service by 30.11.26. T&Cs apply.
$34.00/mth
Min. cost $34
Link not supplied
#2
Tangerine Telecom
Tangerine Telecom
50GB 5G Mobile SIM
  • 50GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps
  • Deal: Bundle your mobile and nbn plans on the same account to get 10% off your mobile SIM-only plan fees. T&Cs apply.
$36.00/mth
Min. cost $36
#3
Everyday Mobile
Everyday Mobile
$40 SIM Only
  • 70GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps
  • Deal: Get 10% off an eligible Woolworths shop in store every month when you link your Everyday Rewards card. T&Cs apply
$40.00/mth
Min. cost $40
Link not supplied
#4
More
More
50GB 5G Mobile SIM
  • 50GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps
  • Deal: Get $10/mth off new mobile plans for 36mths, then $4/mth ongoing when you sign up with a CommBank debit or credit card. Ends 31.3.27
$40.00/mth
Min. cost $40
Link not supplied
#5
Tangerine Telecom
Tangerine Telecom
75GB 5G Mobile SIM
  • 75GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps
  • Deal: Bundle your mobile and nbn plans on the same account to get 10% off your mobile SIM-only plan fees. T&Cs apply.
$42.00/mth
Min. cost $42
#6
Tangerine Telecom
Tangerine Telecom
160GB 5G Mobile SIM
  • 160GB data at download speeds up to 250Mbps
  • Deal: Bundle your mobile and nbn plans on the same account to get 10% off your mobile SIM-only plan fees. T&Cs apply.
$60.00/mth
Min. cost $60
#7
Telstra
Telstra
$74 Basic Upfront SIM Plan
  • 50GB data
  • Deal: Get $37/mth off your first 4 months on a new Upfront Mobile Plan. New services only. Ends 30.11.26. T&Cs apply
$74.00/mth
Min. cost $24
Link not supplied

If you'd rather pay a lower monthly bill for your phone plan here are SIM-only plans with at least 20GB of data on the Optus and Vodafone networks:

#1
SpinTel
SpinTel
Editor's Pick
$23 Mobile Plan
  • 25GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps
  • WhistleOut Special: Enjoy $11 off for the first 6 months for new customers - $12/mth for first 6 months, then $23/mth
$12.00/mth
Min. cost $12
#2
Moose Mobile
Moose Mobile
Moose 30GB SIM Only
  • 30GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps
  • Deal: Get 30GB for $14 – Includes $9 off for first 6 months, then reverts to $23. Offer ends 30.06.27
$14.00/mth
Min. cost $14
#3
Lyca Mobile
Lyca Mobile
Editor's Pick
Unlimited Plan S
  • 50GB data at download speeds up to 100Mbps
  • Deal: $15 for first 6 renewals when you activate this plan. Offer ends 31.12.26. T&Cs apply
$15.00
Per 28 Day Renewal
Link not supplied
#4
Dodo
Dodo
Editor's Pick
Medium Mobile Plan
  • 40GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps
  • Deal: 50% off! Get the Medium Mobile Plan for $15/mth for first 6 mths, then $30/mth. New and returning mobile customers only. Ends 08.12
$15.00/mth
Min. cost $15
#5
iiNet
iiNet
30GB Small Plan
  • 30GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps
  • 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
#6
TPG
TPG
30GB Small Plan
  • 30GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps
  • 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
#7
Moose Mobile
Moose Mobile
Moose 50GB SIM Only
  • 50GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps
  • Deal: Get 50GB for $17– Includes $13 off for first 6 months, then reverts to $30. Offer ends 30.06.27
$17.00/mth
Min. cost $17
#8
felix mobile
felix mobile
felix Unlimited Mobile Plan
  • Unlimited data at download speeds up to 40Mbps
  • 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
#9
Dodo
Dodo
Large Mobile Plan
  • 80GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps
  • Deal: 50% off! Get the Large Mobile Plan for $20/mth for first 6 mths, then $40/mth. New and returning mobile customers only. Ends 08.12
$20.00/mth
Min. cost $20
#10
Moose Mobile
Moose Mobile
Moose 100GB SIM Only
  • 100GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps
  • Deal: Get 100GB for $22– Includes $18 off for first 6 months, then reverts to $40. Offer ends 30.06.27
$22.00/mth
Min. cost $22

You can always compare coverage where you are to decide if it's worth it.

Looking for a new mobile plan?

These are the most popular SIM-only mobile plans with WhistleOut users this week:

#1
SpinTel
SpinTel
Editor's Pick
$23 Mobile Plan
  • 25GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps
  • WhistleOut Special: Enjoy $11 off for the first 6 months for new customers - $12/mth for first 6 months, then $23/mth
$12.00/mth
Min. cost $12
#2
felix mobile
felix mobile
felix Unlimited Mobile Plan
  • Unlimited data at download speeds up to 40Mbps
  • 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
#3
Dodo
Dodo
Editor's Pick
Medium Mobile Plan
  • 40GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps
  • Deal: 50% off! Get the Medium Mobile Plan for $15/mth for first 6 mths, then $30/mth. New and returning mobile customers only. Ends 08.12
$15.00/mth
Min. cost $15
#4
Pivotel
Pivotel
25GB Mobile 4G Plan
  • 25GB data
  • Deal: Incl. 50% off - $11.45/mth for first 6 months, then $22.90/mth ongoing. Available until withdrawn. T&Cs apply.
$11.45/mth
Min. cost $11.45
#5
Boost Mobile
Boost Mobile
$39 Prepaid
  • 80GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps
  • Deal: Grab a $39 SIM for $12 – save $27. Hurry! Offer ends 30.11.26. Terms Apply
$39.00
Per 28 Day Renewal
#6
Tangerine Telecom
Tangerine Telecom
15GB 5G Mobile SIM
  • 15GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps
  • Deal: Bundle your mobile and nbn plans on the same account to get 10% off your mobile SIM-only plan fees. T&Cs apply.
$30.00/mth
Min. cost $30
#7
Moose Mobile
Moose Mobile
Moose 30GB SIM Only
  • 30GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps
  • Deal: Get 30GB for $14 – Includes $9 off for first 6 months, then reverts to $23. Offer ends 30.06.27
$14.00/mth
Min. cost $14
#8
Exetel
Exetel
Plus One eSIM Plan
  • 130GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps
$40.00
Per 30 Day Renewal
#9
Kogan Mobile
Kogan Mobile
Medium - 365 Day Flex Plan
  • 300GB data
  • Deal: Get 300GB data for only $159 (incl. $41 off + 100GB bonus data) on the Medium 365 Day Flex Plan. Offer ends 12.11.26
$159.00
Per 365 Day Renewal
#10
Swoop
Swoop
30GB SIM Only 5G
  • 30GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps
  • Deal: Includes $11 off for first 6 months - $14/mth for first 6 months then $25/mth after that. Offer ends 30.06.27
$14.00/mth
Min. cost $14

Dylan Crismale

Digital Content Editor

Dylan Crismale
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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