The best 5G mobile phone plans in Australia

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In this 5G mobile plan guide:

Best 5G mobile plan: $30 and under
Best 5G mobile plan: $40 and under
Best 5G mobile plan: $50 and under
Best 5G mobile plan with uncapped speeds
Best 5G mobile plan with iPhone 16
Best 5G mobile plan with Samsung Galaxy S25
Who has the best 5G coverage?
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 16 and Galaxy S24.

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 16 and Galaxy S25 plans, as new phones can't be paired with a prepaid plan.

Best 5G mobile plan: $30 and under

100GB Large Plan

100GB data at download speeds up to 250Mbps
Vodafone 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices
Deal: 50% off - $22.50/mth for first 6 months, then $45/mth ongoing. Available until withdrawn. T&Cs apply.

$22.50

Per 1 Month Renewal

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$22.50

Per 1 Month Renewal

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How we chose this plan

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

Getting a 5G mobile plan won't break the bank. There are plenty of options under $30 per month. The above plan from TPG is our current top pick. You'll get 100GB for just $22.50 per month, which is great value given similar plans come with around 25GB.

This pricing lasts for your first six months with TPG, however. After this, you'll pay $45 per month. The plan is contract-free, so you can always leave after your discount runs out.

If you're a TPG internet customer, you can save $5 per month on this mobile plan when the initial discount finishes. This means you'll pay $40 per month instead of $45.

TPG's mobile plans are powered by the Vodafone network. Download speeds on this plan are capped to 250Mbps. Speed caps of between 100Mbps and 250Mbps are pretty common on cheaper 5G mobile plans. Thanks to a network-sharing agreement with Optus, customers using the Vodafone access now coverage spanning 98.4% of the population. That's just 0.1% less than Optus' network.

If this plan doesn't appeal to you, here are some other popular options in the same price bracket:

#1	felix mobile	felix mobile felix 50GB Mobile Plan 50GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps Vodafone 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices 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 Per 1 Month Renewal Go to Site	$30 Per 1 Month Renewal	Go to Site
#2	SpinTel	SpinTel $22 Mobile Plan 25GB data at download speeds up to 100Mbps Optus 5G in selected areas with 5G devices ex. NT Deal: Enjoy $8 off for the first 6 months for new customers - $14/mth for first 6 months, then $22/mth $14/mth Min. cost $14 Go to Site	$14/mth Min. cost $14	Go to Site
#3	Moose Mobile	Moose Mobile Moose 26.80 SIM Only 40GB data at download speeds up to 100Mbps On the Optus 5G Mobile Network Deal: Get 40GB for $12.40 – Includes $14.40 off and 13GB bonus data for first 6 months. Offer ends 31.05.25 $12.40/mth Min. cost $12.40 Link not supplied	$12.40/mth Min. cost $12.40	Link not supplied
#4	iiNet	iiNet 50GB Medium Plan 50GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps Vodafone 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices Deal: 50% off - $17.50/mth for first 6 months, then $35/mth ongoing. Available until withdrawn. T&Cs apply. $17.50 Per 1 Month Renewal Go to Site	$17.50 Per 1 Month Renewal	Go to Site
#5	TPG	TPG 50GB Medium Plan 50GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps Vodafone 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices Deal: 50% off - $17.50/mth for first 6 months, then $35/mth ongoing. Available until withdrawn. T&Cs apply. $17.50 Per 1 Month Renewal Go to Site	$17.50 Per 1 Month Renewal	Go to Site
#6	Southern Phone	Southern Phone Medium 5G SIM Plan 40GB data at download speeds up to 100Mbps Optus 5G in selected areas with 5G devices ex. NT Deal: Includes $10/mth discount for first 6 months. $19/mth first 6 months, then $29/mth. Offer ends 14.08.25 $19/mth Min. cost $19 Link not supplied	$19/mth Min. cost $19	Link not supplied
#7	Aussie Broadband	Aussie Broadband Saver 5G SIM Plan 20GB data at download speeds up to 100Mbps Optus 5G in selected areas with 5G devices ex. NT $25/mth Min. cost $25 Link not supplied	$25/mth Min. cost $25	Link not supplied
#8	Boost Mobile	Boost Mobile $26 Prepaid 17GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps Telstra 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices Deal: Get 17GB data for the first 3 recharges, then 7GB from 4th recharge. New customers only. Activate by 07.07.25 $26 Per 28 Day Renewal Go to Site	$26 Per 28 Day Renewal	Go to Site
#9	Tangerine Telecom	Tangerine Telecom 25GB 5G Mobile SIM 25GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps Uses parts of Telstra’s 5G and 4G mobile networks Deal: Bundle your mobile and nbn plans on the same account to get 10% off your mobile SIM-only plan fees. T&Cs apply. $29/mth Min. cost $29 Go to Site	$29/mth Min. cost $29	Go to Site
#10	ALDI mobile	ALDI mobile $29 Mobile Plan 25GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps Uses parts of Telstra’s 5G and 4G mobile networks $29 Per 30 Day Renewal Link not supplied	$29 Per 30 Day Renewal	Link not supplied

Best 5G mobile plan: $40 and under

felix Unlimited Mobile Plan

Unlimited data at download speeds up to 20Mbps
Vodafone 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices
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

Per 1 Month Renewal

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$40

Per 1 Month Renewal

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How we chose this plan

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

When we look at 5G plans between $31 and $40 per month, felix is a great pick. You'll get unlimited data for $40 per month. The catch is speeds are capped to 20Mbps, which is far slower than what other 5G plans are capable of. But if you don't want to think about excess usage, this plan is worth considering.

20Mbps is a similar speed to an NBN 25 plan, and is still fast enough for most online tasks you'll do on your phone, such as streaming high-definition video on the go through Netflix. Large app downloads might just seem a little slower.

felix moible also has an unusually great international roaming offer, where you'll pay $20 for a travel pack with 4GB of data, 100 texts, and 100 minutes of talk with a one-year expiry.

You can currently use the promo code FELIX50 to save $20 per month on your first three months on this felix plan.

For alternative 5G mobile plan options under $40, check out these popular choices:

#1	felix mobile	felix mobile felix 50GB Mobile Plan 50GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps Vodafone 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices 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 Per 1 Month Renewal Go to Site	$30 Per 1 Month Renewal	Go to Site
#2	Dodo	Dodo $33 Mobile Plan 40GB data at download speeds up to 100Mbps On the Optus 5G Mobile Network Deal: 50% off for first 3 mths! Get the $33 Mobile Plan for $16.50/mth for the first 3 mths. New customers only. Offer ends 06.05.25 $33/mth Min. cost $16.50 Go to Site	$33/mth Min. cost $16.50	Go to Site
#3	Vodafone	Vodafone $49 Small SIM Only Plan 100GB data Vodafone 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices Deal: Get 100GB for $39 (incl. 50GB bonus + $10/mth off) on the $49 Small plan. T&Cs apply. $39/mth Min. cost $39 Go to Site	$39/mth Min. cost $39	Go to Site
#4	Lyca Mobile	Lyca Mobile Unlimited Plan S 80GB data at download speeds up to 100Mbps Vodafone 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices Deal: $10 for first renewal when you activate this plan. Offer ends 30.04.25 $30 Per 28 Day Renewal Link not supplied	$30 Per 28 Day Renewal	Link not supplied
#5	amaysim	amaysim UNLIMITED 32GB Plan 32GB data at download speeds up to 100Mbps Optus 5G in selected areas with 5G devices ex. NT Deal: Save $20 & get 18GB bonus data for first renewal when you sign up by 30.04.25. Online only. T&Cs apply $30 Per 28 Day Renewal Link not supplied	$30 Per 28 Day Renewal	Link not supplied
#6	Belong	Belong 25GB Mobile Plan 25GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps Uses parts of Telstra’s 5G and 4G mobile networks $30/mth Min. cost $30 Go to Site	$30/mth Min. cost $30	Go to Site
#7	More	More 25GB 5G Mobile SIM 25GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps Uses Telstra Wholesale 4G/5G mobile networks Deal: $5/mth off mobile plan fees for 12 mths then 10% off ongoing if you are a CommBank customer - $25/mth for 12 mths, then $27/mth $32/mth Min. cost $32 Go to Site	$32/mth Min. cost $32	Go to Site
#8	Southern Phone	Southern Phone Large 5G SIM Plan 80GB data at download speeds up to 100Mbps Optus 5G in selected areas with 5G devices ex. NT $34/mth Min. cost $34 Link not supplied	$34/mth Min. cost $34	Link not supplied
#9	Tangerine Telecom	Tangerine Telecom 32GB 5G Mobile SIM 32GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps Uses parts of Telstra’s 5G and 4G mobile networks Deal: Bundle your mobile and nbn plans on the same account to get 10% off your mobile SIM-only plan fees. T&Cs apply. $34/mth Min. cost $34 Go to Site	$34/mth Min. cost $34	Go to Site
#10	SpinTel	SpinTel $35 Mobile Plan 100GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps Optus 5G in selected areas with 5G devices ex. NT $35/mth Min. cost $35 Go to Site	$35/mth Min. cost $35	Go to Site

Best 5G mobile plan: $50 and under

felix Unlimited Mobile Plan

Unlimited data at download speeds up to 20Mbps
Vodafone 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices
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

Per 1 Month Renewal

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$40

Per 1 Month Renewal

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How we chose this plan

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

The more you spend, the more telcos you have to choose from, the bigger the promotional discounts, and the more data you have to play with. If you spend between $41 and $50 per month, you can get over 100GB of data.

Vodafone is a fantastic pick here. Thanks to its current deal, you'll pay $49 per month for a 360GB allowance for your first six months. After this, pricing increases to $59 per month. You'll also get a free three month subscription to Binge.

Looking for a different telco offering 5G mobile plans under $50? Here are some other popular plans:

#1	More	More 50GB 5G Mobile SIM 50GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps Uses Telstra Wholesale 4G/5G mobile networks Deal: $5/mth off mobile plan fees for 12 mths then 10% off ongoing if you are a CommBank customer - $37/mth for 12 mths, then $37.80/mth $44/mth Min. cost $44 Go to Site	$44/mth Min. cost $44	Go to Site
#2	Lyca Mobile	Lyca Mobile Unlimited Plan L 120GB data at download speeds up to 100Mbps Vodafone 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices Deal: Incl. 40GB bonus data on activation and first 2 renewals. Offer ends 30.04.25 $45 Per 28 Day Renewal Link not supplied	$45 Per 28 Day Renewal	Link not supplied
#3	Belong	Belong 100GB Mobile Plan 100GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps Uses parts of Telstra’s 5G and 4G mobile networks $45/mth Min. cost $45 Go to Site	$45/mth Min. cost $45	Go to Site
#4	Optus	Optus Optus Prepaid $45 SIM 60GB Speed capped at 150Mbps Optus 5G in selected areas (exc NT) with a 5G device Deal: Get unlimited data, every weekend when you stay connected with AutoRecharge. Fair Go Policy and T&Cs apply. $45 Per 28 Day Renewal Go to Site	$45 Per 28 Day Renewal	Go to Site
#5	Vodafone	Vodafone $45 Prepaid Plus Recharge 35GB data Vodafone 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices Deal: Get $5 off every Automatic Recharge when you opt-in to Automatic Recharge $45 Per 28 Day Renewal Link not supplied	$45 Per 28 Day Renewal	Link not supplied
#6	Moose Mobile	Moose Mobile Moose 55.80 SIM Only 220GB data On the Optus 5G Mobile Network Deal: Get 220GB for $45.80 – Includes $10 off for first 6 months, then reverts to $55.80. Offer ends 31.05.25 $45.80/mth Min. cost $45.80 Link not supplied	$45.80/mth Min. cost $45.80	Link not supplied
#7	Tangerine Telecom	Tangerine Telecom 80GB 5G Mobile SIM 80GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps Uses parts of Telstra’s 5G and 4G mobile networks Deal: Bundle your mobile and nbn plans on the same account to get 10% off your mobile SIM-only plan fees. T&Cs apply. $46/mth Min. cost $46 Go to Site	$46/mth Min. cost $46	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 Per 30 Day Renewal Link not supplied	$49 Per 30 Day Renewal	Link not supplied
#9	Boost Mobile	Boost Mobile $49 Prepaid 95GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps Telstra 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices Deal: Get 95GB data for first 3 recharges, then 35GB from 4th recharge. New customers only. Activate by 07.07.25 $49 Per 28 Day Renewal Go to Site	$49 Per 28 Day Renewal	Go to Site
#10	Telstra	Telstra $49 Pre-Paid Mobile 80GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps Telstra 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices Deal: Includes 55GB bonus data on first 3 recharges. $49 Per 28 Day Renewal Link not supplied	$49 Per 28 Day Renewal	Link not supplied

Several Telstra-powered providers such as Tangerine are currently running a double data offer on many 5G mobile plans, but it's worth noting this extra allowance only lasts for your first three months. After that, you'll go back to the base data allowance.

Best 5G mobile plan with uncapped speeds

$49 Small SIM Only Plan

100GB data
Vodafone 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices
Deal: Get 100GB for $39 (incl. 50GB bonus + $10/mth off) on the $49 Small plan. T&Cs apply.

$39/mth

Min. cost $39

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$39/mth

Min. cost $39

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How we chose this plan

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

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.

Right now, Vodafone is also our top pick here. You'll pay $39 per month for 100GB. This deal lasts for your first year months, after which the price will increase by $10 to $49 per month.

If our chosen plan doesn't float your boat, here are some more popular 5G plans with uncapped speeds.

#1	Vodafone	Vodafone $49 Small SIM Only Plan 100GB data Vodafone 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices Deal: Get 100GB for $39 (incl. 50GB bonus + $10/mth off) on the $49 Small plan. T&Cs apply. $39/mth Min. cost $39 Go to Site	$39/mth Min. cost $39	Go to Site
#2	Moose Mobile	Moose Mobile Moose 55.80 SIM Only 220GB data On the Optus 5G Mobile Network Deal: Get 220GB for $45.80 – Includes $10 off for first 6 months, then reverts to $55.80. Offer ends 31.05.25 $45.80/mth Min. cost $45.80 Link not supplied	$45.80/mth Min. cost $45.80	Link not supplied
#3	Optus	Optus $55 Optus Choice Plus Plan 50GB data Optus 5G in selected areas (exc NT) with a 5G device $55/mth Min. cost $55 Go to Site	$55/mth Min. cost $55	Go to Site
#4	Aussie Broadband	Aussie Broadband Premium 5G SIM Plan 120GB data Optus 5G in selected areas with 5G devices ex. NT Deal: Get 50% off for 3 months with code GO50. Price reverts to $60/mth thereafter. Offer ends 30.04.25 $60/mth Min. cost $30 Link not supplied	$60/mth Min. cost $30	Link not supplied
#5	Telstra	Telstra $65 Basic Upfront SIM Plan 50GB data Telstra 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices Deal: Get your first 3 months device protect on Telstra, then $10/mth. $65/mth Min. cost $65 Link not supplied	$65/mth Min. cost $65	Link not supplied

Best 5G mobile plan with iPhone 16

iPhone 16 128GB Plans

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$49 Small Plan

100GB data
Vodafone 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices
36 mths device payments
Deal: Get 100GB for $39 (incl. 50GB bonus + $10/mth off) on the $49 Small plan. T&Cs apply.

$77.86/mth

Min. cost $1,437.96

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$77.86/mth

(plan + phone)

Min. cost $1,437.96

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How we chose this plan

Cheapest plan price in our database on a 128GB iPhone 16 plan (for at least six months after signing up)
Unlimited talk and text
Plans on 36-month handset repayments only

It's important to remember to note only the Big Three mobile providers - Telstra, Optus, and Vodafone - offer iPhone 16 plans. Vodafone is currently our top pick in this category, where you'll pay $72.30 per month for a 128GB iPhone 16 on a 36-month repayment with 100GB of data.

Here's how this plan compares:

iPhone 16 128GB Plans

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$49 Small Plan

100GB data
Vodafone 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices
36 mths device payments
Deal: Get 100GB for $39 (incl. 50GB bonus + $10/mth off) on the $49 Small plan. T&Cs 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

$55 Optus Choice Plus Plan

50GB data
Optus 5G in selected areas (exc NT) with a 5G device
36 mths device payments

$93.86/mth

Min. cost $1,453.96

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$93.86/mth

(plan + phone)

Min. cost $1,453.96

Go to Site

$65 Basic Upfront Mobile Plan

50GB data
Telstra 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices
36 mths device payments
Deal: Get your first 3 months device protect on Telstra, then $10/mth.

$103.86/mth

Min. cost $1,463.96

Link not supplied

$103.86/mth

(plan + phone)

Min. cost $1,463.96

Link not supplied

Best 5G mobile plan with Samsung Galaxy S25

Samsung Galaxy S25 256GB Plans

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$49 Small Plan

100GB data
Vodafone 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices
36 mths device payments
Deal: Get 100GB for $39 (incl. 50GB bonus + $10/mth off) on the $49 Small plan. T&Cs 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

How we chose this plan

Cheapest plan price in our database on a 256GB Samsung Galaxy S25 5G (for at least six months after signing up)
Unlimited talk and text
Plans on 36-month handset repayments only

Telstra, Optus, and Vodafone are once again your choices for a Samsung Galaxy S25 plan, and Vodafone is again a great option. You'll pay $70.91 per month for a plan with 100GB on a 36-month repayment.

If our top pick isn't right for you, see how it compares to other Galaxy S25 5G mobile plans below:

Samsung Galaxy S25 256GB Plans

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$49 Small Plan

100GB data
Vodafone 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices
36 mths device payments
Deal: Get 100GB for $39 (incl. 50GB bonus + $10/mth off) on the $49 Small plan. T&Cs 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

$55 Optus Choice Plus Plan

50GB data
Optus 5G in selected areas (exc NT) with a 5G device
36 mths device payments
Deal: Save $648 on Watch7 40mm when you buy together on an eligible SIM plan and stay on a Watch plan for 36mths.

$93.86/mth

Min. cost $1,453.96

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$93.86/mth

(plan + phone)

Min. cost $1,453.96

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$65 Basic Upfront Mobile Plan

50GB data
Telstra 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices
36 mths device payments
Deal: Get up to $500 cashback with the Galaxy S25 Series + 3 months Telstra Device Security

$103.86/mth

Min. cost $1,463.96

Link not supplied

$103.86/mth

(plan + phone)

Min. cost $1,463.96

Link not supplied

Who has the best 5G coverage?

Telstra easily has the best 5G network coverage in Australia, with its network now covering 87% of the population. You can use our coverage map below to see how Telstra's 5G compares to Optus and Vodafone, or alternatively, use the WhistleOut coverage checker tool to see if 5G is available at your home or office.

Click to Activate Interactive Map

Coverage information is collected from carriers and other third party sources. This is approximate coverage only and does not include indoor coverage. Actual speed and performance depends on your location and device. Local conditions and things like natural and artificial physical features of an area all affect your reception. Coverage © Mosaik

All you need to do is type in your address when searching for a new phone plan. After you've done so and hit Search, you can jump straight to the coverage map by tapping See Coverage Map and then tapping Click To Activate Interactive Map.

This map will show you if you have 5G coverage in your area. 5G coverage is highlighted using the darkest shade of purple, but unticking 4G and 3G can help make it clearer. The drop-down menu lets you choose between telcos.

Coverage maps only show outdoor coverage and may be impacted by local conditions, such as buildings.

For those looking to one of the Big Three providers - Telstra, Optus, and Vodafone - you can compare each 5G plan currently on offer below:

Telstra 5G plans

$65 Basic Upfront SIM Plan

50GB data
Telstra 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices
Deal: Get your first 3 months device protect on Telstra, then $10/mth.

$65/mth

Min. cost $65

Link not supplied

$65/mth

Min. cost $65

Link not supplied

$75 Essential Upfront SIM Plan

180GB data
Telstra 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices
Deal: Get your first 3 months device protect on Telstra, then $10/mth.

$75/mth

Min. cost $75

Link not supplied

$75/mth

Min. cost $75

Link not supplied

$99 Premium Upfront SIM Plan

300GB data
Telstra 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices
Deal: Get your first 3 months device protect on Telstra, then $10/mth.

$99/mth

Min. cost $99

Link not supplied

$99/mth

Min. cost $99

Link not supplied

Optus 5G plans

#1	Optus	Optus $55 Optus Choice Plus Plan 50GB data Optus 5G in selected areas (exc NT) with a 5G device $55/mth Min. cost $55 Go to Site	$55/mth Min. cost $55	Go to Site
#2	Optus	Optus $65 Optus Choice Plus Plan 200GB data Optus 5G in selected areas (exc NT) with a 5G device $65/mth Min. cost $65 Go to Site	$65/mth Min. cost $65	Go to Site
#3	Optus	Optus $79 Optus Promo Plan 360GB data Optus 5G in selected areas (exc NT) with a 5G device Deal: Get up to $10/mth SubHub credit to use on your favourite subscriptions for 12 months. T&Cs apply. $69/mth Min. cost $69 Go to Site	$69/mth Min. cost $69	Go to Site
#4	Optus	Optus $85 Optus Choice Plus Plan 400GB data Optus 5G in selected areas (exc NT) with a 5G device SubHub: Receive up to $20/mth SubHub credit when you have an active SubHub account with subs greater than $0. T&Cs apply $85/mth Min. cost $85 Go to Site	$85/mth Min. cost $85	Go to Site

Vodafone 5G plans

#1	Vodafone	Vodafone $49 Small SIM Only Plan 100GB data Vodafone 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices Deal: Get 100GB for $39 (incl. 50GB bonus + $10/mth off) on the $49 Small plan. T&Cs apply. $39/mth Min. cost $39 Go to Site	$39/mth Min. cost $39	Go to Site
#2	Vodafone	Vodafone $59 Medium SIM Only Plan 360GB data Vodafone 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices Deal: Get 360GB for $49 (incl. 180GB bonus + $10/mth off) on the $59 Medium plan. T&Cs apply. $49/mth Min. cost $49 Go to Site	$49/mth Min. cost $49	Go to Site
#3	Vodafone	Vodafone $69 Large SIM Only Plan 720GB data Vodafone 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices Deal: Get 720GB for $59 (incl. 360GB bonus + $10/mth off) on the $69 Large plan. T&Cs apply. $59/mth Min. cost $59 Go to Site	$59/mth Min. cost $59	Go to Site

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 at present. 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 offers 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 widest 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.

How WhistleOut works

WhistleOut is Australia's telco comparison website, founded to help everyday Aussies find a phone and internet plan that's right for them. As part of our service promise, we're committed to listing plans from at least the top ten providers of mobile plans in the market, but we're currently tracking 28.

When we have a commercial relationship with a provider, you'll see a "Go To Site" button that takes you straight to that plan. We still compare plans from providers we don't have a commercial relationship with, but these don't have a button. To keep our listings up to date, we have a dedicated product team that makes around 400 changes to our database each month.