Best mobile plans from Optus network MVNOs | WhistleOut

Jacqui Dent - Editorial Strategist

Last updated 10 August 2026

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In this Optus network plans guide:

Best Optus network plans
Who sells Optus mobile plans?
Pros and cons of Optus network plans
Optus network plan FAQs

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.

Best Optus network plans

Editor's Pick

$23 Mobile Plan

25GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps
Optus 5G in selected areas with 5G devices ex. NT
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

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$12.00/mth

Min. cost $12

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Editor's Pick

28 Day Plan - 22GB

22GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps
Optus 5G in selected areas with 5G devices ex. NT
Deal: Save $12.50 - Get 22GB for only $12.50 for the first 6 recharges! Recharges $25/22GB. New customers only. T&Cs apply

$12.50

Per 28 Day Renewal

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$12.50

Per 28 Day Renewal

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How we choose these 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.

nbn500 Unlimited Plan

FTTP, HFC

nbn® 500/48 Mbps
Unlimited Data
Deal: Incl. $30/mth discount for 6 months based on the standard price $92.99/mth*. Ends 08.12.26. T&Cs apply.

$62.99/mth

Min. cost $62.99

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$62.99/mth

Min. cost $62.99

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#1	Dodo	Dodo 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
#2	Yomojo	Yomojo Starter 29GB Plan 29GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps On the Optus 4G Plus Mobile Network $24.90 Per 30 Day Renewal Link not supplied	$24.90 Per 30 Day Renewal	Link not supplied
#3	SpinTel Editor's Pick	SpinTel Editor's Pick $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
#4	amaysim	amaysim UNLIMITED 15GB Plan 15GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps Optus 5G in selected areas with 5G devices ex. NT $30.00 Per 28 Day Renewal Link not supplied	$30.00 Per 28 Day Renewal	Link not supplied
#5	Coles Mobile	Coles Mobile Prepaid $30 for 28 Days 35GB data On the Optus 4G Plus Mobile Network Deal: Get the $30 SIM for only $10! Offer ends 27.10.26 $30.00 Per 28 Day Renewal Link not supplied	$30.00 Per 28 Day Renewal	Link not supplied
#6	Aussie Broadband	Aussie Broadband Saver 5G SIM Plan 20GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps Optus 5G in selected areas with 5G devices ex. NT $30.00/mth Min. cost $30 Link not supplied	$30.00/mth Min. cost $30	Link not supplied

How we choose these plans:

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.

#1	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
#2	Dodo	Dodo 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
#3	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
#4	Yomojo	Yomojo Pro 105GB Plan 105GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps On the Optus 4G Plus Mobile Network $34.90 Per 30 Day Renewal Link not supplied	$34.90 Per 30 Day Renewal	Link not supplied
#5	amaysim	amaysim UNLIMITED 15GB Plan 15GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps Optus 5G in selected areas with 5G devices ex. NT $30.00 Per 28 Day Renewal Link not supplied	$30.00 Per 28 Day Renewal	Link not supplied
#6	Coles Mobile	Coles Mobile $35 Mobile Plan 45GB data at download speeds up to 100Mbps Optus 5G in selected areas (exc NT) with a 5G device Deal: Only $12 for 45GB (incl. $23 off first renewal). Offer ends 27.10.26 $35.00/mth Min. cost $12 Link not supplied	$35.00/mth Min. cost $12	Link not supplied

How we choose these plans:

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.

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.

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.

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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.

Looking for a new NBN plan?

These are the most popular NBN 50 plans with WhistleOut users this week:

#1	Dodo Editor's Pick	Dodo All Fixed Line nbn® Editor's Pick nbn50 Unlimited Plan All Fixed Line nbn® nbn® 50/17 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Incl. $30/mth discount for 6 months based on the standard price $87.99/mth. Ends 08.12.26. T&Cs apply. $57.99/mth for first 6 mths, then $87.99/mth Min. cost $57.99 Go to Site*	$57.99/mth for first 6 mths, then $87.99/mth Min. cost $57.99	Go to Site
#2	amaysim	amaysim All Fixed Line nbn® NBN50 All Fixed Line nbn® nbn® 50/17 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Special Intro Offer - Includes $10/mth off for the first 6 months, $75/mth for first 6 months, then $85/mth $75/mth for first 6 mths, then $85/mth Min. cost $75 Go to Site	$75/mth for first 6 mths, then $85/mth Min. cost $75	Go to Site
#3	Belong	Belong All Fixed Line nbn® NBN Standard Plus – Unlimited All Fixed Line nbn® nbn® 50/17 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Includes $36 off for 6 months - $55/mth for first 6 mths, then $91/mth (Offer ends 04.11.26) + Free $80 Mobile SIM $55/mth for first 6 mths, then $91/mth Min. cost $55 Go to Site	$55/mth for first 6 mths, then $91/mth Min. cost $55	Go to Site
#4	Tangerine Telecom	Tangerine Telecom All Fixed Line nbn® Value Plus NBN 50/20 All Fixed Line nbn® nbn® 50/17 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Includes $25/mth off for the first 6 mths, $64.90/month for first 6 months, then $89.90/month. $64.90/mth for first 6 mths, then $89.90/mth Min. cost $64.90 Go to Site	$64.90/mth for first 6 mths, then $89.90/mth Min. cost $64.90	Go to Site
#5	Superloop	Superloop All Fixed Line nbn® Extra-value nbn50/20 All Fixed Line nbn® nbn® 50/17 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Incl. $20/mth off for 6 months! $69/mth for 6 mths, then $89/mth + Bundle & Save $69/mth for first 6 mths, then $89/mth Min. cost $69 Go to Site	$69/mth for first 6 mths, then $89/mth Min. cost $69	Go to Site
#6	TPG	TPG All Fixed Line nbn® nbn50 Unlimited Plan All Fixed Line nbn® nbn® 50/17 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: $69.99/mth for first 6 months, then $89.99/mth. T&Cs apply. $69.99/mth for first 6 mths, then $89.99/mth Min. cost $69.99 Link not supplied	$69.99/mth for first 6 mths, then $89.99/mth Min. cost $69.99	Link not supplied
#7	iiNet	iiNet All Fixed Line nbn® nbn50 Liimitless All Fixed Line nbn® nbn® 50/17 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Includes $20/mth off for 6 mths – $69.99/mth for first 6 months, then $89.99/mth. Use code SAVE20FOR6 $69.99/mth + $10 Upfront for first 6 mths, then $89.99/mth Min. cost $79.99 Link not supplied	$69.99/mth + $10 Upfront for first 6 mths, then $89.99/mth Min. cost $79.99	Link not supplied
#8	Kogan Internet	Kogan Internet All Fixed Line nbn® Silver Unlimited All Fixed Line nbn® nbn® 50/17 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Incl. $11/mth off for 12mths. $69.90/mth for first 12 months then revert back to $80.90/mth. Offer available until withdrawn. $69.90/mth for first 12 mths, then $80.90/mth Min. cost $69.90 Go to Site	$69.90/mth for first 12 mths, then $80.90/mth Min. cost $69.90	Go to Site
#9	Flip	Flip All Fixed Line nbn® Unlimited Family nbn50 All Fixed Line nbn® nbn® 50/17 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Incl. $16.90/mth off for 6 months - $68/mth for first 6mths then $84.90/mth. New customers only. Ends 31.10.26. T&Cs apply. $68/mth for first 6 mths then $84.90/mth Min. cost $68 Go to Site	$68/mth for first 6 mths then $84.90/mth Min. cost $68	Go to Site
#10	Vodafone	Vodafone All Fixed Line nbn® Essential+ nbn® All Fixed Line nbn® nbn® 50/17 Mbps Unlimited Data Deal: Save $10/mth when you bundle with a mobile plan with Vodafone. T&Cs apply. $94/mth Min. cost $94 Link not supplied	$94/mth Min. cost $94	Link not supplied

Jacqui Dent

Editorial Strategist

Jacqui Dent is an Editorial Content Strategist at WhistleOut Australia, where she writes about mobile phone plans, NBN plans and everything in between. Over her ten-year career, she has worked to provide informed advice to the public, first in the sphere of writing and now in the world of consumer tech. Jacqui has also written about consumer telco products for Business Insider, Pedestrian and the 50Up Club.

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