Boost’s new six-month SIM is a big deal

Fergus Halliday - Digital Content Editor

Last updated 07 May 2026

Boost Mobile has launched a long-expiry prepaid plan aimed at those looking for a longer-term commitment and access to the full Telstra network.

The provider’s new $180 prepaid SIM comes with 100GB of data, 4G and 5G coverage capped at speeds of 150Mbps, unlimited talk and text, unlimited standard calls to 20 selected destinations, 3,600 minutes of standard calls to 30 selected destinations, and 3,600 standard texts to any country.

$180 Prepaid

160GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps
Telstra 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices
Deal: Online Only. Grab the $180 SIM for $160 – save $20. Hurry! Offer ends 19.10.26. Terms Apply

$160.00

Per 6 Month Renewal

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$160.00

Per 6 Month Renewal

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In addition, those who opt to pick up the new prepaid SIM and activate it before August 10 will score an extra 60GB of data on their first recharge. That brings the usual data allowance up from 100GB to 160GB of data, which is pretty good value and the equivalent of paying $30 for approximately 26GB of data per month over a six-month period.

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.

Unfortunately, once you go back to the standard data allowance, this plan isn’t quite as competitive from a dollars-to-data perspective. After the first six months, it goes down to the equivalent of paying $30 for approximately 16GB of data per month over a six-month period.

If you signed up to a month-to-month plan from one of the Telstra network providers in the widget below and stuck with them for six months, you’d might end up paying less and getting more gigabytes overall.

Here’s a snapshot of what $30 per month gets you when it comes to Telstra MVNOs right now:

#1	Boost Mobile	Boost Mobile $14 Prepaid 6GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps Telstra 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices $14.00 Per 7 Day Renewal Go to Site	$14.00 Per 7 Day Renewal	Go to Site
#2	Everyday Mobile	Everyday Mobile Pre-paid Mobile $25 Recharge 22GB data at download speeds up to 100Mbps Uses part of the Telstra 4G Mobile Network Deal: Get 10% off an eligible Woolworths shop in store every month when you link your Everyday Rewards card. T&Cs apply $25.00 Per 30 Day Renewal Link not supplied	$25.00 Per 30 Day Renewal	Link not supplied
#3	Superloop	Superloop SuperSim Saver 4G Plan 15GB data at download speeds up to 100Mbps Uses part of the Telstra 4G Mobile Network Deal: FREE 2nd recharge for existing Superloop broadband customers or new customers signing up for a mobile & broadband service $25.00 Per 30 Day Renewal Go to Site	$25.00 Per 30 Day Renewal	Go to Site
#4	ALDI mobile	ALDI mobile $28 Mobile Plan 12GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps Uses parts of Telstra’s 5G and 4G mobile networks $28.00 Per 30 Day Renewal Link not supplied	$28.00 Per 30 Day Renewal	Link not supplied
#5	EZEE Mobile	EZEE Mobile 29GB Mobile SIM Plan 29GB data at download speeds up to 100Mbps Uses part of the Telstra 5G Mobile Network in selected areas $29.00 Per 30 Day Renewal Link not supplied	$29.00 Per 30 Day Renewal	Link not supplied
#6	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

In addition to introducing the new plan, Boost also made a number of other changes to its roster of prepaid plans. Here's an overview of the provider’s mobile plan lineup, including what's changing:

Boost Mobile plan changes 2026

Current Price	Expiry	Current data	New Price	New data	Change
$13 SIM	7 days	5GB	$14 SIM	6GB	$1+ 1GB increase
$26 SIM	28 days	7GB	$28 SIM	8GB	$2 + 1GB increase
$39 SIM	28 days	25GB	-	30GB	5GB increase
$49 SIM	28 days	35GB	-	45GB	10GB increase
$59 SIM	28 days	45GB	-	55GB	10GB increase
	6 months		$180 SIM	100GB	New Plan
$300 SIM	365 days	240GB	-	-	No change
$365 SIM	365 days	365GB	-	-	No change

As a reminder, Boost Mobile is the only Telstra MVNO that uses the full Telstra network. This puts Boost coverage just ahead of other Telstra sub-brands on coverage. Here's a look at Boost Mobile's current 28-day expiry prepaid plans and how they compare against Telstra's own:

#1	Boost Mobile	Boost Mobile $39 Prepaid 60GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps Telstra 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices Deal: Get 60GB data on first 6 recharges, then 30GB from 7th recharge. New customers only. Activate by 02.11.26 $39.00 Per 28 Day Renewal Go to Site	$39.00 Per 28 Day Renewal	Go to Site
#2	Telstra	Telstra $44 Pre-Paid Mobile 50GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps Telstra 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices Deal: Includes 30GB activation bonus for first 3 recharges, 20GB from your fourth. Ends 01.01.2027 $44.00 Per 28 Day Renewal Link not supplied	$44.00 Per 28 Day Renewal	Link not supplied
#3	Boost Mobile	Boost Mobile $49 Prepaid 75GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps Telstra 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices Deal: Online only. Grab a $49 SIM for $17 – save $32. Hurry! Offer ends 19.10.26. Terms Apply $49.00 Per 28 Day Renewal Go to Site	$49.00 Per 28 Day Renewal	Go to Site
#4	Telstra	Telstra $54 Pre-Paid Mobile 75GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps Telstra 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices Deal: Includes 40GB activation bonus for first 3 recharges, 35GB from your fourth. Ends 01.01.2027 $54.00 Per 28 Day Renewal Link not supplied	$54.00 Per 28 Day Renewal	Link not supplied
#5	Boost Mobile	Boost Mobile $59 Prepaid 105GB data at download speeds up to 250Mbps Telstra 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices Deal: Get 105GB data on first 6 recharges, then 55GB from 7th recharge. New customers only. Activate by 02.11.26 $59.00 Per 28 Day Renewal Go to Site	$59.00 Per 28 Day Renewal	Go to Site
#6	Telstra	Telstra $64 Pre-Paid Mobile 100GB data at download speeds up to 250Mbps 4GX on the Telstra Mobile Network Deal: Includes 55GB activation bonus for first 3 recharges, 45GB from your fourth. Ends 01.01.2027 $64.00 Per 28 Day Renewal Link not supplied	$64.00 Per 28 Day Renewal	Link not supplied
#7	Telstra	Telstra $74 Pre-Paid Mobile 155GB data Telstra 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices Deal: Includes 75GB activation bonus for first 3 recharges, 80GB from your fourth. Ends 01.01.2027 $74.00 Per 28 Day Renewal Link not supplied	$74.00 Per 28 Day Renewal	Link not supplied
#8	Boost Mobile	Boost Mobile $74 Prepaid 150GB Uncapped download speed Telstra 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices Deal: Get 150GB data on first 6 recharges, then 100GB from 7th recharge. New customers only. Activate by 02.11.26 $74.00 Per 28 Day Renewal Go to Site	$74.00 Per 28 Day Renewal	Go to Site

Fergus Halliday

Digital Content Editor

Fergus Halliday is a journalist and digital content editor at WhistleOut Australia. He’s written about technology, telecommunications, gaming and more for over a decade. He got his start writing in high school before interning at magazines like CRN Australia and freelancing for publications like the AU Review, Gizmodo, Kotaku, GamesHub, Press Start, ScreenRant, Superjump, Nestegg, and more.

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