Moose Mobile: Everything you need to know

Anula Wiwatowska - Offsite Editorial Lead

Last updated 26 February 2020

In this Guide

Who owns Moose Mobile?
What network does Moose Mobile use?
Moose Mobile Plans
Where to buy a Moose Mobile SIM
Moose Mobile Broadband Plans
How to sign up to a Moose Mobile broadband plan
What makes Moose Mobile different?
Moose Mobile FAQs

Moose Mobile is a budget MVNO on the Optus network, priding itself on low costs and great customer service.

The online-only provider sells affordable SIM-only phone plans, and cheap mobile broadband plans, simply and without much ado.

Who owns Moose Mobile?

Moose Mobile are a Queensland based mobile re-seller, also known as a Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO). The provider is privately owned by Telco Pay PTY LTD, who also operate Hive Mobile.

Founded in 2016, the new provider signed on as an Optus mobile virtual network provider to offer affordable mobile plans.

In 2017, Moose had no plans to extend their offering to business customers, and hasn't alluded to any changes of plans since. The provider continues to focus on customer service and support.

What network does Moose Mobile use?

Moose Mobile is a small provider, operating on the Optus MVNO network. Optus' network covers 98.5% of the Australian population on it's 3G and 4G Plus networks. These have continued to receive significant upgrades over the past few years.

You can get a good idea as to how well Moose Mobile will cover you from the map below.

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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

Moose Mobile Plans

Moose sells SIM-only plans powered by the Optus 4G Plus network. Each SIM comes with unlimited calls and texts, excluding the $8.80 SIM which has 200 minutes of local calls. The main difference is the data allowance which ranges from 500MB to 80GB. Locking in to a 12-month plan will lower the costs, and gives more bang for your buck on the data side of things. 12 month contracts also have added international call credit on the three highest options. But the month-to-month options are still great deals for those who need more flexibility.

#1	Moose Mobile	Moose Mobile Moose 23 SIM Only 30GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps On the Vodafone 4G Mobile Network Deal: Get 30GB for $14 – Includes $9 off for first 6 months, then reverts to $23. Offer ends 30.06.27 $14.00/mth Min. cost $14 Link not supplied	$14.00/mth Min. cost $14	Link not supplied
#2	Moose Mobile	Moose Mobile Moose 30 SIM Only 50GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps Vodafone 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices Deal: Get 50GB for $17– Includes $13 off for first 6 months, then reverts to $30. Offer ends 30.06.27 $17.00/mth Min. cost $17 Link not supplied	$17.00/mth Min. cost $17	Link not supplied
#3	Moose Mobile	Moose Mobile Moose 40 SIM Only 100GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps Vodafone 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices Deal: Get 100GB for $22– Includes $18 off for first 6 months, then reverts to $40. Offer ends 30.06.27 $22.00/mth Min. cost $22 Link not supplied	$22.00/mth Min. cost $22	Link not supplied
#4	Moose Mobile	Moose Mobile Moose 50 SIM Only 250GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps Vodafone 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices Deal: Get 250GB for $40– Includes $10 off for first 6 months, then reverts to $50. Offer ends 30.06.27 $40.00/mth Min. cost $40 Link not supplied	$40.00/mth Min. cost $40	Link not supplied

If none of these tickle your fancy, then take a look at our most popular SIM-only plans.

#1	SpinTel Editor's Pick	SpinTel 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 Go to Site	$12.00/mth Min. cost $12	Go to Site
#2	Boost Mobile	Boost Mobile $39 Prepaid 30GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps Telstra 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices Deal: Grab a $39 SIM for $13 – save $26. Hurry! Offer ends 05.10.26. Terms Apply $39.00 Per 28 Day Renewal Go to Site	$39.00 Per 28 Day Renewal	Go to Site
#3	Dodo Editor's Pick	Dodo Editor's Pick 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
#4	TPG Editor's Pick	TPG Editor's Pick 30GB Small Plan 30GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps Vodafone 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices Deal: 50% off - $15/mth for first 6 months, then $30/mth ongoing. Available until withdrawn. T&Cs apply. $15.00 Per 1 Month Renewal Link not supplied	$15.00 Per 1 Month Renewal	Link not supplied
#5	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
#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
#7	Vodafone	Vodafone $58 Small SIM Only Plan 65GB data Vodafone 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices Deal: Includes $13/mth off plan fees for first 12 months when you stay connected to this plan. Ends 29.10.26. T&Cs apply. $45.00/mth Min. cost $45 Go to Site	$45.00/mth Min. cost $45	Go to Site
#8	Exetel	Exetel Plus One eSIM Plan 130GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps Uses parts of Telstra’s 5G and 4G mobile networks $40.00 Per 30 Day Renewal Go to Site	$40.00 Per 30 Day Renewal	Go to Site
#9	Telstra	Telstra $44 Pre-Paid Mobile Casual 1GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps Telstra 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices $44.00 Per 6 Month Renewal Link not supplied	$44.00 Per 6 Month Renewal	Link not supplied
#10	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

Where to buy a Moose Mobile SIM?

Moose Mobile is purely online only, and does not have any store locations or stockists. You can buy your Moose Mobile SIM online, through its site and have it delivered in three-to-five business days for free, or pay a surcharge for express delivery.

Moose Mobile Broadband Plans

Moose offers mobile broadband plans powered by the Optus 4G Plus network. Customers can pick their data inclusion ranging from 1.5GB through to 250GB per month. Locking in to a 12-month plan will lower the costs, but there is also a month-to-month option for those who need a bit more flexibility.

While Moose's data SIMs will work in any unlocked WiFi dongle, users can opt to add on a USB dongle for $39 or a WiFi dongle for $79.

#1	ALDI mobile	ALDI mobile $95 Data Plan Mobile Broadband 30GB Data Prepaid (365 Days) $95 Link not supplied	$95	Link not supplied
#2	amaysim	amaysim 30GB Data Plan Mobile Broadband 30GB Data Prepaid (28 Days) Deal: Get 30GB for $10 on your first renewal (save $15) when you sign up by 25.11.26 $25 $10 for first renewal Link not supplied	$25 $10 for first renewal	Link not supplied
#3	Telstra	Telstra Upfront Data Plan Small Mobile Broadband 30GB Data $33/mth Min. cost $33 Link not supplied	$33/mth Min. cost $33	Link not supplied
#4	Belong	Belong 20GB Data SIM Only Mobile Broadband 20GB Data $20/mth Min. cost $20 Link not supplied	$20/mth Min. cost $20	Link not supplied
#5	SpinTel	SpinTel Mobile Broadband Unlimited Mobile Broadband Unlimited Data $49.95/mth + $20 Upfront Min. cost $69.95 Link not supplied	$49.95/mth + $20 Upfront Min. cost $69.95	Link not supplied
#6	Tangerine Telecom Editor's Pick	Tangerine Telecom Editor's Pick 100GB Mobile Broadband Data Plan Mobile Broadband 100GB Data $34.90/mth Min. cost $34.90 Link not supplied	$34.90/mth Min. cost $34.90	Link not supplied
#7	Vodafone	Vodafone Large Data SIM Only Plan Mobile Broadband 140GB Data Deal: Get 140GB of data for 12 months (incl. 70GB bonus data) on the Large Data SIM Only plan. Ends 21.10.26. T&Cs apply. $40/mth Min. cost $40 Link not supplied	$40/mth Min. cost $40	Link not supplied
#8	Lebara Mobile	Lebara Mobile Data Plan Medium Mobile Broadband 80GB Data Prepaid (60 Days) Deal: Includes 20GB bonus data for first 3 recharges on Medium Data Plan until 03.11.26 $37 Link not supplied	$37	Link not supplied
#9	Aussie Broadband	Aussie Broadband X-Large Data Only 5G SIM Mobile Broadband 180GB Data $60/mth Min. cost $60 Link not supplied	$60/mth Min. cost $60	Link not supplied
#10	Yomojo	Yomojo 7GB Data Only Mobile Broadband 7GB Data $19.90/mth Min. cost $19.90 Link not supplied	$19.90/mth Min. cost $19.90	Link not supplied

If none of these tickle your fancy, then take a look at our most popular mobile broadband plans.

#1	ALDI mobile	ALDI mobile $95 Data Plan Mobile Broadband 30GB Data Prepaid (365 Days) $95 Link not supplied	$95	Link not supplied
#2	amaysim	amaysim 30GB Data Plan Mobile Broadband 30GB Data Prepaid (28 Days) Deal: Get 30GB for $10 on your first renewal (save $15) when you sign up by 25.11.26 $25 $10 for first renewal Link not supplied	$25 $10 for first renewal	Link not supplied
#3	Telstra	Telstra Upfront Data Plan Small Mobile Broadband 30GB Data $33/mth Min. cost $33 Link not supplied	$33/mth Min. cost $33	Link not supplied
#4	SpinTel	SpinTel Mobile Broadband Unlimited Mobile Broadband Unlimited Data $49.95/mth + $20 Upfront Min. cost $69.95 Link not supplied	$49.95/mth + $20 Upfront Min. cost $69.95	Link not supplied
#5	Belong	Belong 100GB Data SIM Only Mobile Broadband 100GB Data $40/mth Min. cost $40 Link not supplied	$40/mth Min. cost $40	Link not supplied
#6	Tangerine Telecom Editor's Pick	Tangerine Telecom Editor's Pick 100GB Mobile Broadband Data Plan Mobile Broadband 100GB Data $34.90/mth Min. cost $34.90 Link not supplied	$34.90/mth Min. cost $34.90	Link not supplied
#7	Vodafone	Vodafone Large Data SIM Only Plan Mobile Broadband 140GB Data Deal: Get 140GB of data for 12 months (incl. 70GB bonus data) on the Large Data SIM Only plan. Ends 21.10.26. T&Cs apply. $40/mth Min. cost $40 Link not supplied	$40/mth Min. cost $40	Link not supplied
#8	Lebara Mobile	Lebara Mobile Data Plan Medium Mobile Broadband 80GB Data Prepaid (60 Days) Deal: Includes 20GB bonus data for first 3 recharges on Medium Data Plan until 03.11.26 $37 Link not supplied	$37	Link not supplied
#9	Aussie Broadband	Aussie Broadband X-Large Data Only 5G SIM Mobile Broadband 180GB Data $60/mth Min. cost $60 Link not supplied	$60/mth Min. cost $60	Link not supplied
#10	More	More 100GB Mobile Broadband Data Plan Mobile Broadband 100GB Data Deal: Get $10/mth off mobile broadband plan for 36 mths when you sign up with a CommBank debit or credit card. Ends 31.03.27 $40/mth Min. cost $40 Link not supplied	$40/mth Min. cost $40	Link not supplied

How to sign up to a Moose Mobile Broadband plan?

Just follow the steps and get connected

Jump on the Moose Mobile Broadband site
Choose your data allowance, and whether you want a month to month or 12 month contract
Tag on a dongle, or not
Decide if you want express shipping for an extra $15
Checkout

Your Moose Mobile SIM and dongle will be delivered with Australia Post within three-to-five business days. Every service comes with a triple punch SIM card, which means that you can choose the size that's made to fit your device.

What makes Moose Mobile different?

Moose Mobile is an entirely online service, and therefore saves money by not paying for expensive store fronts and everything that comes along with that. The "no frills" provider, simply offers great quality coverage, and passes on their savings to the consumer.

The operator gets consistently good reviews, with a 4.6 star on Google, and a 4.7 star on Facebook.

Moose Mobile FAQs

How do I pay my Moose Mobile bill?

When you sign-up to Moose, you'll need to make your first payment via a credit card which will also be used for ongoing payments. You also have the option to pay using BPAY or Australia Post, but will need to contact Moose to cancel the direct debit first.

Can I upgrade or downgrade my Moose Mobile plan?

12-month contract customers are not able to change their plan until the contract period has ended. Customers on a month-to-month basis get two free plan changes per year, but any additional changes will cost $20.

Plan changes will only take effect in the new billing cycle, so any additional data won't be available until your next debit.

What if I want to cancel?

You'll need to contact Moose Mobile to cancel your service. If you're on a month-to-month plan then you're free to depart as you wish, but if you're locked into a 12 month deal, then you'll need to pay out the remainder to leave.

Anula Wiwatowska

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Anula is the Off-Site Editorial Lead for WhistleOut Australia, and an award winning tech journalist. She has been writing about the Australian telco industry, and consumer technology for over five years, and has been known to tell her Uber driver which phone they should upgrade to next.

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