| Category | Provider | Data | Price From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best SIM-only plan with at least 15GB | SpinTel | 25GB | $12/mth |
| Best SIM-only plan with at least 30GB | Dodo | 40GB | $15/mth |
| Best SIM-only plan with at least 50GB | SpinTel | 50GB | $29/mth |
| Best SIM-only plan: International calls | Lyca Mobile | 50GB | $15/mth |
Note: Pricing refers to the minimum total cost for the first month.
In the market for a new SIM-only plan? You've come to the right place. Each month our expert data team looks through our database of 28 mobile providers to find the best SIM-only plans in the Australian market. We look at both postpaid and prepaid plans.
We split our monthly picks into a few different categories. First, we have the best SIM-only plans for different data amounts which is broken into everyday, heavy use and very heavy use. Then, we have the best plan for international call inclusions, followed by the best plan from each major telco.
Scroll on to check our top picks of the best SIM-only plans for this month.
Best SIM-only plan with at least 15GB
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SpinTel
Editor's Pick
$23 Mobile Plan
$12.00/mth
Min. cost $12
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The ACCC estimates an average data usage of 14.5GB per month. This plan should have plenty of data for everyday use, or about 60 hours' worth of Netflix on the go.
Easily switch to another SIM-only plan provider if you're ever unhappy with the service.
The most data you can get for the lowest price over 12 months. This factors in the end of any discounts.
SpinTel takes the win for September with its 25GB Mobile SIM plan. With its WhistleOut Special promo, you get $11 off plan fee for the first six months — that's 25GB for $12 per month. This deal is too good to miss out on.
If you want more options, see how our choice compares to these other plans. They are the most popular in our database with at least 15GB of data:
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SpinTel
Editor's Pick
$23 Mobile Plan
$12.00/mth
Min. cost $12
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Pivotel
25GB Mobile Swift Plan
$11.45/mth
Min. cost $11.45
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Dodo
Small Mobile Plan
$25.00/mth
Min. cost $25
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Aussie Broadband
Saver 5G SIM Plan
$30.00/mth
Min. cost $30
Link not supplied
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Best SIM-only plan with at least 30GB
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Dodo
Editor's Pick
Medium Mobile Plan
$30.00/mth
Min. cost $15
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This plan has at least double what the average SIM-only plan user gets through in a month making it perfect for medium use. That's about 120 hours' worth of Netflix on the go.
Easily switch to another SIM-only plan provider if you're ever unhappy with the service.
The most data you can get for the lowest price over 12 months. This factors in the end of any discounts.
Dodo's Medium Mobile plan is our pick for the best SIM-only plan with at least 30GB this month. It comes with 40GB of data for $30. With it's current promotion, you will get to enjoy $15/mth off for six months — that's 40GB for only $15 per month, valid until 30 September.
If this plan doesn't work for you, see how it compares to these other popular options with at least 30GB of data:
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Tangerine Telecom
30GB 5G Mobile SIM
$30.00/mth
Min. cost $15
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Dodo
Editor's Pick
Medium Mobile Plan
$30.00/mth
Min. cost $15
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Swoop
30GB SIM Only 5G
$14.00/mth
Min. cost $14
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Moose Mobile
Moose 23 SIM Only
$14.00/mth
Min. cost $14
Link not supplied
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Coles Mobile
$35 Mobile Plan
$35.00/mth
Min. cost $12
Link not supplied
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Best SIM-only plan with at least 50GB
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SpinTel
$29 Mobile Plan
$29.00/mth
Min. cost $29
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50GB should be good for very heavy data users. It's more than double what the average person uses per month. That's about 300 hours' worth of Netflix on the go.
Easily switch to another SIM-only plan provider if you're ever unhappy with the service.
The most data you can get for the lowest price over 12 months. This factors in the end of any discounts.
SpinTel has taken the first prize this month for the category of extreme data lovers. This plan comes with a whopping 50GB of data for only $29 per month.
If all that data isn't enough for you, check out how this plan compares to some popular alternatives:
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Optus
$60 Optus Choice Plus Plan
$39.00/mth
Min. cost $39
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Vodafone
$58 Small SIM Only Plan
$45.00/mth
Min. cost $45
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Dodo
Large Mobile Plan
$40.00/mth
Min. cost $20
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Pivotel
80GB Mobile Swift Plan
$22.50/mth
Min. cost $22.50
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SpinTel
$29 Mobile Plan
$29.00/mth
Min. cost $29
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Best SIM-only plan: International calls
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Lyca Mobile
Editor's Pick
Unlimited Plan S
$15.00
Per 28 Day Renewal
Link not supplied
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The plan with the lowest price over 12 months - factoring in the end of any discounts.
We only consider plans within the $31-40 price range per month.
We only consider plans with unlimited international calls to at least 15 destinations.
This Lyca Mobile Unlimited Plan S is a superb all-rounder as you get unlimited international calls and text to 35 destinations, on top of the unlimited local talk and text. With its current promotion, you'll get 50% off for the first six months — that's 50GB for $15. This offer is valid until December 31. This is currently the best option around.
Compare this plan to other popular options with at least 15GB and some international calls included:
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Tangerine Telecom
30GB 5G Mobile SIM
$30.00/mth
Min. cost $15
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Dodo
Editor's Pick
Medium Mobile Plan
$30.00/mth
Min. cost $15
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Superloop
SuperSim Saver 4G Plan
$25.00
Per 30 Day Renewal
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Swoop
120GB SIM Only 5G
$30.00/mth
Min. cost $30
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Lyca Mobile
Editor's Pick
Unlimited Plan S
$15.00
Per 28 Day Renewal
Link not supplied
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How much data do I need?
We understand that not everyone has the same data needs. That’s why we separate our monthly best SIM-only plan picks into light, medium and heavy data usage options. For everyday SIM-only users, we recommend plans with at least 15GB of monthly data, which we feel is enough to get through a month without counting megabytes.
For big-data lovers, it’s double the data (30GB). Then, for heavy users, we have a minimum of 50GB. Though we appreciate some plans boast double the data or many times this minimum.
| Monthly Data (GB) | Streaming Netflix for | Streaming Music for | Watching TikTok for |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | 60 hours | 117 hours | 15 hours |
| 30 | 120 hours | 230 hours | 30 hours |
| 50 | 200 hours | 390 hours | 50 hours |
While two plans might have the same price, you might be paying more for your data with one provider vs another. You can use the value per GB calculator below to assist you with your comparisons.
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.
Perks of a BYO SIM-Only plan
SIM-only providers tend to compete around similar price points and incrementally increasing data offerings which, at face value, can make it difficult to separate contenders from runners-up and winners. That’s why we also factor in a wide array of plan perks.
International calls can help sweeten the deal, and they tend to be offered as a fixed number of minutes or unlimited calls to selected countries. We do prefer plans with unlimited calls over fixed minutes, as well as those that offer calls to the most dialled overseas destinations.
Data banking is also a great perk that lets users squirrel away surplus data in a quiet month and save it for later months, while data gifting is the same concept but more for the sharing-is-caring user. Other perks that may help separate a winner from being a runner-up include refer-a-friend programs, local customer support as well as other provider-specific, limited-time perks such as gift-card promotions, access to supplementary services or even discounts on other items.
Some plans come with unlimited data. This typically means your speed is capped to a minimal amount once you use up your monthly data allowance but you won't end up paying excess data fees.
How to switch to a better SIM-only plan
Switching phone plans may seem complex and time-consuming, but you'll find it's a surprisingly simple process. Signing up for a plan will take 5-10 minutes, and the systems that move your phone number from one provider to another (called porting) can make the necessary changes in under 5 minutes, in some cases.
When you're buying a new phone plan online, the process happens in a couple of steps. Before you begin, you'll need:
- Your own phone
- A current phone account
- A driver's license (or similar ID)
- Place your order on the provider's website. You will need to enter your details at the point, and if you're ordering a postpaid phone plan the provider needs to run a quick credit check. If you're signing up with eSIM jump to step 3.
- The provider sends you a new SIM card in the mail. This will take a couple of days.
- Once the SIM card is delivered (or purchased in the case of eSIM), you need to activate it. The easiest way to do this is on the provider's website or in their app.
- Once you finish activating the SIM card your provider will begin the process of 'porting' your phone number from your old service to the new. You don't have to do anything at this point but wait. The process can take several hours, but in most cases, it will happen in a matter of minutes.
- Sit back and enjoy your new phone plan! If you've signed up for a plan with a limited-time discount, set a reminder to compare and switch again in a few months.
How we choose the best SIM-only plans in Australia each month
At WhistleOut, we take the job of recommending our monthly winners and runners-up for the best mobile plans very seriously. That’s why we have a dedicated team that reads tonnes of plan documents each week to spot hundreds of plan changes in our database every month.
When it comes to selecting the best SIM-only plans in our comparison engine, we consider a wide array of factors:
The basics
All of our monthly plan winners and runners-up come with unlimited talk and text in Australia. Plus we tend to lean towards SIM-only plans with no contracts. We like no-contract plans because it’s easier to switch when a better option comes along.
Price
We consider the overall price, not just promotional pricing. We evaluate price in terms of first-year value, which helps separate great pricing from a limited-time promotion that may not offer better value in the long run. For promotional pricing to be considered, it has to last at least six months.
Data
To choose the best SIM-only deals we use included monthly base and bonus data. This helps determine the overall dollar-to-data value. As with promotional pricing, this can help draw out a great data offer from one that only has short-term worth.
When a plan wins the golden Editor's Pick ribbon, it means that as well as being the best plan for this month, the provider has gone into the running for our WhistleOut Awards, judged annually.
Our Editor's Picks are selected by our team of data experts. We may earn a commission if you click on one of the products listed, but a service provider isn't required to have a commercial relationship with us to be eligible for consideration. See here for more information about how we work.
Dylan Crismale
Digital Content Editor
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