The best 5G mobile phone plans in Australia

Q: Is 5G worth it in Australia?

There's no need to rush out and upgrade to a 5G phone right now, the experience isn't really that different to 4G . Even if you already have a 5G phone, you could still comfortably get by with a 4G-only plan. That being said, 5G is now almost standard across devices and plans at all price points.

Q: Which network is best for 5G?

Telstra currently has the best 5G coverage , followed by Optus and Vodafone. When it comes to 5G network speeds , we've experienced similar performance from both Telstra and Optus - at least in Sydney. You should expect around 500Mbps from both of these providers, depending on coverage. Vodafone's average 5G speeds, however, were between 150 and 200Mbps when last tested. Just note that many 5G plans now have a speed cap, where your maximum speeds are limited to 100Mbps, 150Mbps, or 250Mbps, depending on the plan.

Christie Graham - Digital Content Editor

Last updated 28 August 2026

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In this guide:

Best 5G mobile plans by price
Best 5G mobile plan with uncapped speeds
Best 5G mobile plan with iPhone 17
Best 5G mobile plan with Samsung Galaxy S26
5G mobile coverage FAQs

With millions of Australians now able to access 5G, more of are gravitating towards mobile plans boasting faster network speeds. If you're one of these people, you've come to the right place because we've rounded up the most affordable 5G mobile plans, as well as picks paired with the iPhone 17 and Galaxy S26.

When picking the best 5G mobile plans, we're looking for the best bang-for-buck deals; plans that get you the most data possible in each given price category. For most categories, we consider both postpaid and prepaid options. The exception to this is iPhone 17 and Galaxy S25 plans, as new phones can't be paired with a prepaid plan.

Best 5G mobile plans by price

While you won't find 5G on every single mobile plan in Australia, it is now very common. Most providers offer some plans with 5G connectivity across a whole range of price points.

Take a look at the 5G mobile plans in our database with the most data in each price category below. The top result in each table is the current plan that offers you the maximum amount of data you'll get for that spend.

Just note most of these plans will have a speed limit. Cheaper 5G plans are typically capped to download speeds of 100Mbps, 150Mbps, or 250Mbps. By and large, this is still more than fast enough for typical mobile usage.

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#1	Swoop	Swoop 120GB SIM Only 5G 120GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps Vodafone 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices Deal: Includes $10 off for first 6 months - $30/mth for first 6 months then $40/mth after that. Offer ends 30.06.27 $30.00/mth Min. cost $30 Go to Site	$30.00/mth Min. cost $30	Go to Site
#2	SpinTel	SpinTel $29 Mobile Plan 50GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps Optus 5G in selected areas with 5G devices ex. NT $29.00/mth Min. cost $29 Go to Site	$29.00/mth Min. cost $29	Go to Site
#3	Dodo Editor's Pick	Dodo Editor's Pick Medium Mobile Plan 40GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps Optus 5G in selected areas (exc NT) with a 5G device Deal: 50% off for first 4 mths! Get the Medium Mobile Plan for $15/mth for first 4 mths. New and returning mobile customers only. Ends 27.10 $30.00/mth Min. cost $15 Go to Site	$30.00/mth Min. cost $15	Go to Site
#4	Tangerine Telecom	Tangerine Telecom 30GB 5G Mobile SIM 30GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps Uses parts of Telstra’s 5G and 4G mobile networks Deal: 50% off plan fees for 4 months - $15/mth for 4 months then $30/mth. Offer available until withdrawn. $30.00/mth Min. cost $15 Go to Site	$30.00/mth Min. cost $15	Go to Site
#5	felix mobile	felix mobile felix 25GB Mobile Plan 25GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps On the Vodafone 5G/4G Mobile Network Deal: Get 50% off your first 3 mths when you switch to felix. $15/mth for first 3 mths, then $30/mth. Use promo code FELIX50. T+Cs apply $30.00 Per 1 Month Renewal Go to Site	$30.00 Per 1 Month Renewal	Go to Site
#6	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

How we chose these plans

Most data for under $30 per month (for at least six months after signing up)
Unlimited talk and text
Prepaid and postpaid mobile plans considered

#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: Get 50% off your first 3 mths when you switch to felix. $20/mth for first 3 mths, then $40/mth. Use promo code FELIX50. T+Cs apply $40.00 Per 1 Month Renewal Go to Site	$40.00 Per 1 Month Renewal	Go to Site
#2	Moose Mobile	Moose Mobile Moose 50 SIM Only 250GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps Vodafone 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices Deal: Get 250GB for $40– Includes $10 off for first 6 months, then reverts to $50. Offer ends 30.06.27 $40.00/mth Min. cost $40 Link not supplied	$40.00/mth Min. cost $40	Link not supplied
#3	Swoop	Swoop 250GB SIM Only 5G 250GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps Vodafone 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices Deal: Includes $10 off for first 6 months - $40/mth for first 6 months then $50/mth after that. Offer ends 30.06.27 $40.00/mth Min. cost $40 Go to Site	$40.00/mth Min. cost $40	Go to Site
#4	Lebara Mobile	Lebara Mobile $40 SIM Plan 140GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps Vodafone 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices Deal: Includes 55GB bonus data for first 3 recharges when you activate by 03.11.26 $40.00 Per 28 Day Renewal Link not supplied	$40.00 Per 28 Day Renewal	Link not supplied
#5	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
#6	SpinTel	SpinTel $35 Mobile Plan 100GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps Optus 5G in selected areas with 5G devices ex. NT $35.00/mth Min. cost $35 Go to Site	$35.00/mth Min. cost $35	Go to Site
#7	Lyca Mobile	Lyca Mobile Unlimited Plan SM 100GB data at download speeds up to 100Mbps Vodafone 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices Deal: Includes 40GB bonus data on activation and first 2 renewals. Offer ends 31.12.26. T&Cs apply. $35.00 Per 28 Day Renewal Link not supplied	$35.00 Per 28 Day Renewal	Link not supplied
#8	Belong	Belong 40GB Mobile Plan 100GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps Uses parts of Telstra’s 5G and 4G mobile networks Deal: Includes 60GB monthly bonus data for first 12 months when you activate your new service by 04.11.26. T&Cs apply. $39.00/mth Min. cost $39 Link not supplied	$39.00/mth Min. cost $39	Link not supplied
#9	Optus	Optus $60 Optus Choice Plus Plan 100GB data Optus 5G in selected areas (exc NT) with a 5G device Deal: $39/mth and 100GB/mth for first 12 months, then 60GB/mth and $60/mth or as notified. New services. Ends 12.11.26. Terms apply. $39.00/mth Min. cost $39 Go to Site	$39.00/mth Min. cost $39	Go to Site
#10	Vodafone	Vodafone $40 Prepaid Plus Recharge 90GB data Vodafone 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices Deal: Includes 60GB bonus data for first 3 recharges + $5 off with every Automatic Recharge $40.00 Per 28 Day Renewal Link not supplied	$40.00 Per 28 Day Renewal	Link not supplied

How we chose these plans

Most data for between $31 and $40 per month (for at least six months after signing up)
Unlimited talk and text
Prepaid and postpaid mobile plans considered

#1	felix mobile	felix mobile felix Unlimited+ Mobile Plan Unlimited data at download speeds up to 80Mbps On the Vodafone 5G/4G Mobile Network $50.00 Per 1 Month Renewal Go to Site	$50.00 Per 1 Month Renewal	Go to Site
#2	Lyca Mobile	Lyca Mobile Unlimited Plan L 300GB data at download speeds up to 100Mbps Vodafone 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices Deal: Includes 150GB bonus data on activation and first 3 renewals. Offer ends 31.12.26. T&Cs apply. $50.00 Per 28 Day Renewal Link not supplied	$50.00 Per 28 Day Renewal	Link not supplied
#3	Vodafone	Vodafone $68 Medium SIM Only Plan 220GB data Vodafone 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices Deal: Includes $18/mth off plan fees for first 12 months when you stay connected to this plan. Ends 29.10.26. T&Cs apply. $50.00/mth Min. cost $50 Go to Site	$50.00/mth Min. cost $50	Go to Site
#4	SpinTel	SpinTel $50 Mobile Plan 200GB data Optus 5G in selected areas with 5G devices ex. NT $50.00/mth Min. cost $50 Go to Site	$50.00/mth Min. cost $50	Go to Site
#5	Lebara Mobile	Lebara Mobile $50 SIM Plan 180GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps Vodafone 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices Deal: Includes 55GB bonus data for first 3 recharges when you activate by 03.11.26 $50.00 Per 28 Day Renewal Link not supplied	$50.00 Per 28 Day Renewal	Link not supplied
#6	Belong	Belong 100GB Mobile Plan 160GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps Uses parts of Telstra’s 5G and 4G mobile networks Deal: Includes 60GB monthly bonus data for first 12 months when you activate your new service by 04.11.26. T&Cs apply. $49.00/mth Min. cost $49 Link not supplied	$49.00/mth Min. cost $49	Link not supplied
#7	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
#8	ALDI mobile	ALDI mobile $49 Mobile Plan 120GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps Uses parts of Telstra’s 5G and 4G mobile networks $49.00 Per 30 Day Renewal Link not supplied	$49.00 Per 30 Day Renewal	Link not supplied
#9	amaysim	amaysim UNLIMITED 120GB Plan 120GB data at download speeds up to 200Mbps Optus 5G in selected areas with 5G devices ex. NT Deal: Save $32 for first renewal when you sign up by 19.10.26. New online services only. T&Cs apply $50.00 Per 28 Day Renewal Link not supplied	$50.00 Per 28 Day Renewal	Link not supplied
#10	Everyday Mobile	Everyday Mobile $50 SIM Only 110GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps Uses parts of Telstra’s 5G and 4G mobile networks Deal: Get 10% off an eligible Woolworths shop in store every month when you link your Everyday Rewards card. T&Cs apply $50.00/mth Min. cost $50 Link not supplied	$50.00/mth Min. cost $50	Link not supplied

How we chose these plans

Most data for between $41 and $50 per month (for at least six months after signing up)
Unlimited talk and text
Prepaid and postpaid mobile plans considered

Are you overpaying for your data?

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.

Best 5G mobile plan with uncapped speeds

Many cheaper 5G plans have speed caps - they're typically limited to between 100Mbps and 250Mbps - so for this category, we're only looking at uncapped plans. This means the plans can operate as fast as network conditions allow. When testing 5G on an uncapped plan, we've seen speeds between 500Mbps and 1Gbps.

Because we know you need a lot of data to go with those fast 5G speeds, we only considered plans with at least 50GB of full-speed data in this category. Check out the cheapest plans in our database that meet this criteria below.

$60 Optus Choice Plus Plan

100GB data
Optus 5G in selected areas (exc NT) with a 5G device
Deal: $39/mth and 100GB/mth for first 12 months, then 60GB/mth and $60/mth or as notified. New services. Ends 12.11.26. Terms apply.

$39.00/mth

Min. cost $39

Go to Site

$39.00/mth

Min. cost $39

Go to Site

$58 Small SIM Only Plan

65GB data
Vodafone 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices
Deal: Includes $13/mth off plan fees for first 12 months when you stay connected to this plan. Ends 29.10.26. T&Cs apply.

$45.00/mth

Min. cost $45

Go to Site

$45.00/mth

Min. cost $45

Go to Site

$74 Basic Upfront SIM Plan

50GB data
Telstra 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices

$74.00/mth

Min. cost $74

Link not supplied

$74.00/mth

Min. cost $74

Link not supplied

How we chose these plans

Cheapest plan price in our database (for at least six months after signing up)
At least 50GB data with uncapped speeds (excluding bonus data)
Unlimited data (any speed)
Prepaid and postpaid mobile plans considered

Best 5G mobile plan with iPhone 17

It's important to remember that only the Big Three mobile providers - Telstra, Optus, and Vodafone - offer iPhone 17 plans. Every plan from these providers has 5G right now. Here are your cheapest options:

$60 Optus Choice Plus Plan

100GB data
Optus 5G in selected areas (exc NT) with a 5G device
36 mths device payments
Deal: $39/mth and 100GB/mth for first 12 months, then 60GB/mth and $60/mth or as notified. New services. Ends 12.11.26. Terms apply.

$77.86/mth

Min. cost $1,437.96

Go to Site

$77.86/mth

(plan + phone)

Min. cost $1,437.96

Go to Site

$58 Small Plan

65GB data
Vodafone 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices
36 mths device payments
Deal: Includes $13/mth off plan fees for first 12 months when you stay connected to this plan. Ends 29.10.26. T&Cs apply.

$88.02/mth

Min. cost $1,593.72

Go to Site

$88.02/mth

(plan + phone)

Min. cost $1,593.72

Go to Site

$74 Basic Upfront Mobile Plan

50GB data
Telstra 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices
36 mths device payments

$117.02/mth

Min. cost $1,622.72

Link not supplied

$117.02/mth

(plan + phone)

Min. cost $1,622.72

Link not supplied

How we chose these plans

Cheapest plans in our database on a 256GB iPhone 17 plan (for at least six months after signing up)
Unlimited talk and text
Plans on 36-month handset repayments only

Best 5G mobile plan with Samsung Galaxy S26

Telstra, Optus, and Vodafone are your main choices for a Galaxy S26 plan, and all their plans have 5G. Here are their cheapest options:

$60 Optus Choice Plus Plan

100GB data
Optus 5G in selected areas (exc NT) with a 5G device
36 mths device payments
Deal: $39/mth and 100GB/mth for first 12 months, then 60GB/mth and $60/mth or as notified. New services. Ends 12.11.26. Terms apply.

$82.02/mth

Min. cost $1,587.72

Go to Site

$82.02/mth

(plan + phone)

Min. cost $1,587.72

Go to Site

$58 Small Plan

65GB data
Vodafone 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices
36 mths device payments
Deal: Includes $13/mth off plan fees for first 12 months when you stay connected to this plan. Ends 29.10.26. T&Cs apply.

$88.02/mth

Min. cost $1,593.72

Go to Site

$88.02/mth

(plan + phone)

Min. cost $1,593.72

Go to Site

$74 Basic Upfront Mobile Plan

50GB data
Telstra 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices
36 mths device payments

$117.02/mth

Min. cost $1,622.72

Link not supplied

$117.02/mth

(plan + phone)

Min. cost $1,622.72

Link not supplied

How we chose these plans

Cheapest plans in our database on a 256GB Samsung Galaxy S26 5G (for at least six months after signing up)
Unlimited talk and text
Plans on 36-month handset repayments only

5G mobile coverage FAQs

Is 5G worth it in Australia?

There's no need to rush out and upgrade to a 5G phone right now, the experience isn't really that different to 4G. Even if you already have a 5G phone, you could still comfortably get by with a 4G-only plan. That being said, 5G is now almost standard across devices and plans at all price points.

Which mobile providers offer 5G in Australia?

Telstra
Optus
Vodafone
Everyday Mobile (formerly Woolworths Mobile)
ALDI Mobile
Belong
MATE
Tangerine
numobile
amaysim
Lebara
More
Exetel
SpinTel
Aussie Broadband
Boost Mobile
Southern Phone
Superloop
Moose Mobile
AGL
felix mobile
TPG
iINet
Dodo
Swoop

Which network is best for 5G?

Telstra currently has the best 5G coverage, followed by Optus and Vodafone. When it comes to 5G network speeds, we've experienced similar performance from both Telstra and Optus - at least in Sydney. You should expect around 500Mbps from both of these providers, depending on coverage. Vodafone's average 5G speeds, however, were between 150 and 200Mbps when last tested. Just note that many 5G plans now have a speed cap, where your maximum speeds are limited to 100Mbps, 150Mbps, or 250Mbps, depending on the plan.

Do I need a new SIM card for 5G?

If you have a 5G-ready plan from your existing provider, you do not need a new SIM card for 5G. However, if you're swapping providers to get a 5G-ready plan, your new provider will send you a new SIM card.

Is 5G available on prepaid?

Telstra, Vodafone, Optus, Boost, Exetel, Superloop, ALDI Mobile, amaysim, iiNet, TPG, felix mobile, and Everyday Mobile all offer 5G prepaid plans.

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Christie Graham

Digital Content Editor

Christie Graham is a tech industry expert and former head copywriter for Harvey Norman's Computers and Tech category. She won a national Newscorp writing competition to review TV shows on Binge, and keeps busy juggling her many hobbies including baking, painting, archery, stargazing, tending to her chickens, training her Border Collie, expanding her Harry Potter replica collection, and making lists (much like this one).

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