There's a cheap new mobile provider on the Telstra network

Alex Choros - Managing Editor + Group Telco Editor

Last updated 15 August 2022

Konec is a newly launched MVNO powered by the Telstra network, and as with most smaller providers, if undercutting Big T in a fairly significant way.

Konec's cheapest plan is $25 for a 30-day recharge, with 22GB. That's in line with other Telstra-powered providers like MATE and numobile. For comparison, Telstra's cheapest Upfront plan is $58 per month with 40GB.

Here's a look at Telstra-powered postpaid plans with 20GB or more:

#1	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 Offer available until withdrawn.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
#2	Belong	Belong 25GB Mobile Plan 85GB 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. $34.00/mth Min. cost $34 Link not supplied	$34.00/mth Min. cost $34	Link not supplied
#3	Everyday Mobile	Everyday Mobile $40 SIM Only 70GB 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 $40.00/mth Min. cost $40 Link not supplied	$40.00/mth Min. cost $40	Link not supplied
#4	Telstra	Telstra $74 Basic Upfront Mobile 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

In addition, Konec also has two long-expiry plans:

$60 for 45GB on a 90-day recharge (equivalent to $10 for 15GB per month)
$259 for 259GB on a 365-day recharge (equivalent to $21.58 for 21.58GB per month)

Konec plans also include data gifting and data rollover. International calls are only available as a pay-as-you-go option, however. Konec currently only offers 4G plans. It doesn't currently support eSIM, but intends to do so.

While Konec's plans are pretty typical for a Telstra-powered provider, it's hoping to differentiate by also selling hardware, which is something very few MVNOs do. At launch, it's selling the OPPO A57S for $199 as a prepaid device bundled with a $25 SIM. The phone would typically retail for $349.

This does however mean the OPPO A57S is locked to Konec. If you want to unlock the device, it will set you back $150 in your first year with the telco. After your first 12 months are up, unlocking is free.

In addition to being available online, Konec's A57S bundle is available through Big W nationwide.

Konec plans to range other phones=, but will be sticking to prepaid for the foreseeable future. It isn't yet planning to offer phones on a 24-month plan. Konec General Manager Jack Chang also told WhistleOut the MVNO is interested in bundling services with mobile plans in the future, specifically mentioning both streaming partners and gaming partners.

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Alex Choros is the Managing Editor of WhistleOut Australia and an award-winning journalist. He's been writing about consumer technology for over a decade and is an expert on the Australian telco sector, to the point where he knows far too many phone and internet plans by heart. In addition to leading the WhistleOut editorial team, Alex is responsible for ruining the office Sonos with his troubled taste in music.

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