Best Optus mobile plans: phone plans, prepaid, SIM-only, & deals

Dylan Crismale - Digital Content Editor

Last updated 26 November 2025

Contents

In this guide to Optus mobile plans:

Best Optus plans
Optus SIM-only plans
Optus phone plans
Optus prepaid plans
Optus customer service
Optus mobile coverage
Are Optus plans worth it?
Optus mobile plan FAQs

There are plenty of reasons to consider an Optus mobile phone plan. We'll take you through what this telco's plans look like, what features it includes, and how Optus plans stack up against the competition.

Best Optus plans

At the end of the day, the best Optus plan is going to be the one that most aligns with your needs. However, we can certainly help guide your search with some recommendations.

Best Optus SIM-only plan

$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

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$39.00/mth

Min. cost $39

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Why we chose this plan:

This plan is not only the cheapest Optus SIM-only postpaid plan, it's also the one with a reasonable amount of data most people would be able to use. According to the ACCC, the average monthly data usage of postpaid customers is just 17.4GB. With 50GB of data this should be more than enough for most people.

But while this plan will be suitable for many people, there's not much point paying for data you don't need. You might be better served by a cheaper plan from a smaller provider – though keep in mind the cheapest plans are often limited to 4G. As an alternative, here are plans on the Optus network that still have at least 15GB of data:

#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	Dodo	Dodo Small Mobile Plan 25GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps Optus 5G in selected areas (exc NT) with a 5G device $25.00/mth Min. cost $25 Go to Site	$25.00/mth Min. cost $25	Go to Site
#3	SpinTel	SpinTel $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	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
#5	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

Best Optus prepaid plan

Why we chose this plan:

This is the cheapest Optus prepaid plan with a 28-day expiry. Going back to that ACCC report about data usage in Australia, the monthly average for prepaid plans was closer to 9.3GB. Given this plan has a standard inclusion of 20GB, that should be a comfortable buffer.

But once again, there are cheaper alternatives. For one, the Optus prepaid plans have a 28-day expiry, as opposed to 30 or monthly. This means paying 13 bills per year, instead of 12. On top of that, they tend to be more expensive in general. And of course, 20GB is quite a bit above that 9.3GB national average.

As an alternative, here are cheaper prepaid plans on the Optus network with at least 10GB of data:

#1	OnePass mobile	OnePass mobile 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 Link not supplied	$12.50 Per 28 Day Renewal	Link not supplied
#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	Coles Mobile	Coles Mobile Prepaid $25 for 28 Days 22GB data On the Optus 4G Plus Mobile Network $25.00 Per 28 Day Renewal Link not supplied	$25.00 Per 28 Day Renewal	Link not supplied
#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

Best Optus long-expiry plan

Why we chose this plan:

This is Optus' only long-expiry with a full 365-day expiry period. If you break the 300GB of data down, it works out to 25GB per month. If you compare this to the cheapest 28-day Optus prepaid plan, this is more data for less money over a full year, barring special deals.

But as always, Optus isn't your only option. Here are some alternative 365-day long-expiry plans on the Optus network:

365 Day Plan - 200GB

350GB data
Optus 4G Plus Mobile Network in available areas
Deal: Save $51! 350GB for $149 for the first 365 days! Recharges $200/200GB. New customers only. Offer ends 20.10.26

$149.00

Per 365 Day Renewal

Link not supplied

$149.00

Per 365 Day Renewal

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Prepaid $220 for 365 Days

145GB data
On the Optus 4G Plus Mobile Network
Deal: Get the $220 SIM for only $169! Offer ends 27.10.26

$169.00

Per 365 Day Renewal

Link not supplied

$169.00

Per 365 Day Renewal

Link not supplied

UNLIMITED 240GB Long Expiry

240GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps
Optus 5G in selected areas with 5G devices ex. NT
Deal: Get 240GB for $199 (includes $121 off) on first renewal. Offer ends 31.10.26. New online services only. T&Cs apply.

$199.00

Per 365 Day Renewal

Link not supplied

$199.00

Per 365 Day Renewal

Link not supplied

Optus SIM-only plans

If you already have a phone that you love and need a plan to go along with it, Optus' SIM-only plans might be a good option. We'll go over them in more detail, but here's a quick look at what's on offer:

#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	Optus	Optus $69 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. $69.00/mth Min. cost $69 Go to Site	$69.00/mth Min. cost $69	Go to Site
#3	Optus	Optus $70 Optus Choice Plus Plan 240GB data Optus 5G in selected areas (exc NT) with a 5G device $70.00/mth Min. cost $70 Go to Site	$70.00/mth Min. cost $70	Go to Site
#4	Optus	Optus $90 Optus Choice Plus Plan 480GB 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 $90.00/mth Min. cost $90 Go to Site	$90.00/mth Min. cost $90	Go to Site

What's included in an Optus SIM-only plan?

Optus' SIM-only plans aren't stock standard – there are plenty of extras thrown in to make the more expensive price worth it, assuming you like the sound of them.

Unlimited national standard calls and texts. This is standard in the current market
No lock-in contract. Optus mobile plans are all contract-free, which means you can step up or down in your plan inclusions month-to-month. This flexibility is great if your data needs change or you want to switch to another provider
Endless data. Optus postpaid plans are free from excess data charges. Instead, you have a monthly allowance of full-speed data. Once you go over that cap, your speeds are slowed to 1.5Mbps. That's still fast enough to stream video in standard definition, browse the internet, and send emails, but slow enough that you might want to top up your data. Data top ups start at $5 for an extra 2GB
International calls. On the Medium plan and above, you get unlimited international calls and texts to 35 select destinations
Data sharing. Share your full-speed data between other postpaid plans on the same account. This is a great option for families
Access to Optus Subhub. Optus postpaid mobile and internet plan customers have the option to save on a range of subscriptions by bundling them all under SubHub. You can save 5% or 10% by adding two or more subscriptions, including services like Netflix, Amazon Prime, Binge and Paramount Plus

If none of Optus' plans make you want to say yes, then check out the competition's SIM-only mobile phone plans. If you'd like to stay on the Optus network, you can get a plan from an Optus MVNO. An MVNO is just another telco that operates via the Optus network. Or, you can look at plans on the Telstra and Vodafone networks. Here are the cheapest SIM-only plans that have at least 10GB of data on each network:

#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	Dodo	Dodo Small Mobile Plan 25GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps Optus 5G in selected areas (exc NT) with a 5G device $25.00/mth Min. cost $25 Go to Site	$25.00/mth Min. cost $25	Go to Site
#3	SpinTel	SpinTel $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	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
#5	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
#6	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

#1	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
#2	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
#3	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
#4	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
#5	More	More 30GB 5G Mobile SIM 30GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps Uses Telstra Wholesale 4G/5G mobile networks Deal: Get $10/mth off new mobile plans for 36mths, then $4/mth ongoing when you sign up with a CommBank debit or credit card. Ends 31.3.27 $33.00/mth Min. cost $33 Link not supplied	$33.00/mth Min. cost $33	Link not supplied
#6	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

#1	Lyca Mobile Editor's Pick	Lyca Mobile Editor's Pick Unlimited Plan S 50GB data at download speeds up to 100Mbps Vodafone 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices Deal: $15 for first 6 renewals when you activate this plan. Offer ends 31.12.26. T&Cs apply $15.00 Per 28 Day Renewal Link not supplied	$15.00 Per 28 Day Renewal	Link not supplied
#2	iiNet	iiNet 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
#3	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
#4	Kogan Mobile	Kogan Mobile Small Monthly Plan 25GB data On the Vodafone 4G Mobile Network $23.00 Per 30 Day Renewal Go to Site	$23.00 Per 30 Day Renewal	Go to Site
#5	Lebara Mobile	Lebara Mobile $25 SIM Plan 25GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps Vodafone 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices Deal: Get the $25 SIM for $9 online until 05.10.26. T&Cs apply $25.00 Per 28 Day Renewal Link not supplied	$25.00 Per 28 Day Renewal	Link not supplied
#6	Kogan Mobile	Kogan Mobile Medium Monthly Plan 60GB data On the Vodafone 4G Mobile Network Deal: Get 60GB for $12 (includes $13 off for first month + 20GB bonus data for 3 months), then 40GB for $25 thereafter, valid until 04.10.26 $29.00 Per 30 Day Renewal Go to Site	$29.00 Per 30 Day Renewal	Go to Site

Optus network providers: Best deals with Optus MVNOs

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Optus phone plans

There's a large range of handsets available via repayment installments on Optus phone plans. From the latest Samsung Galaxy S25 to the entire iPhone 17 range. Here’s a look at a few of the most popular handsets from Optus:

Apple

iPhone 18 Pro 256GB

6.3 inch display
Rear Cameras: 48MP, 48MP, 48MP
Front Camera: 18MP

Choose

8 Plans from $97.30/mth

Choose

8 Plans from $97.30/mth

Min. cost $2,137.80

Apple

iPhone 18 Pro Max 256GB

6.9 inch display
Rear Cameras: 48MP, 48MP, 48MP
Front Camera: 18MP

Choose

8 Plans from $102.86/mth

Choose

8 Plans from $102.86/mth

Min. cost $2,337.96

Apple

iPhone 18 Pro 512GB

6.3 inch display
Rear Cameras: 48MP, 48MP, 48MP
Front Camera: 18MP

Choose

8 Plans from $108.40/mth

Choose

8 Plans from $108.40/mth

Min. cost $2,537.40

Apple

iPhone 18 Pro Max 512GB

6.9 inch display
Rear Cameras: 48MP, 48MP, 48MP
Front Camera: 18MP

Choose

8 Plans from $113.96/mth

Choose

8 Plans from $113.96/mth

Min. cost $2,737.56

Apple

iPhone 18 Pro 1TB

6.3 inch display
Rear Cameras: 48MP, 48MP, 48MP
Front Camera: 18MP

Choose

8 Plans from $130.62/mth

Choose

8 Plans from $130.62/mth

Min. cost $3,337.32

Apple

iPhone 18 Pro Max 1TB

6.9 inch display
Rear Cameras: 48MP, 48MP, 48MP
Front Camera: 18MP

Choose

8 Plans from $136.18/mth

Choose

8 Plans from $136.18/mth

Min. cost $3,537.48

Apple

iPhone 18 Pro 2TB

6.3 inch display
Rear Cameras: 48MP, 48MP, 48MP
Front Camera: 18MP

Choose

8 Plans from $163.96/mth

Choose

8 Plans from $163.96/mth

Min. cost $4,537.56

Apple

iPhone 18 Pro Max 2TB

6.9 inch display
Rear Cameras: 48MP, 48MP, 48MP
Front Camera: 18MP

Choose

8 Plans from $169.52/mth

Choose

8 Plans from $169.52/mth

Min. cost $4,737.72

Apple

iPhone 17 256GB

6.3 inch display
Rear Cameras: 48MP, 48MP
Front Camera: 18MP

Choose

8 Plans from $77.86/mth

Choose

8 Plans from $77.86/mth

Min. cost $1,437.96

#10

Apple

iPhone 17 Pro 256GB

6.3 inch display
Rear Cameras: 48MP, 48MP, 48MP
Front Camera: 18MP

Choose

8 Plans from $94.52/mth

Choose

8 Plans from $94.52/mth

Min. cost $2,037.72

Samsung

Galaxy S26 Ultra 256GB

6.9 inch display
Rear Cameras: 200MP, 10MP, 50MP, 50MP
Front Camera: 12MP

Choose

8 Plans from $83.40/mth

Choose

8 Plans from $83.40/mth

Min. cost $2,237.88

Samsung

Galaxy A16 5G

6.7 inch display
Android 14, One UI 6.1
5G Capable

Choose

8 Plans from $48.68/mth

Choose

8 Plans from $48.68/mth

Min. cost $387.48

Samsung

Galaxy Z Fold8 256GB

7.6 inch display
Rear Cameras: 50MP, 50MP
Front Camera: 10MP

Choose

8 Plans from $97.28/mth

Choose

8 Plans from $97.28/mth

Min. cost $2,737.56

Samsung

Galaxy S26 FE 256GB

6.7 inch display
Rear Cameras: 50MP, 8MP, 12MP
Front Camera: 12MP

Choose

8 Plans from $57.04/mth

Choose

8 Plans from $57.04/mth

Min. cost $1,337.88

Samsung

Galaxy S26 FE 128GB

6.7 inch display
Rear Cameras: 50MP, 8MP, 12MP
Front Camera: 12MP

Choose

8 Plans from $54.94/mth

Choose

8 Plans from $54.94/mth

Min. cost $1,187.40

Samsung

Galaxy S26 256GB

6.3 inch display
Rear Cameras: 50MP, 10MP, 12MP
Front Camera: 12MP

Choose

8 Plans from $82.02/mth

Choose

8 Plans from $82.02/mth

Min. cost $1,587.72

Samsung

Galaxy S26 512GB

6.3 inch display
Rear Cameras: 50MP, 10MP, 12MP
Front Camera: 12MP

Choose

8 Plans from $90.36/mth

Choose

8 Plans from $90.36/mth

Min. cost $1,887.96

Samsung

Galaxy S26 Ultra 512GB

6.9 inch display
Rear Cameras: 200MP, 10MP, 50MP, 50MP
Front Camera: 12MP

Choose

8 Plans from $91.72/mth

Choose

8 Plans from $91.72/mth

Min. cost $2,537.40

Samsung

Galaxy Z Flip8 256GB

6.9 inch display
Rear Cameras: 50MP, 12MP
Front Camera: 10MP

Choose

8 Plans from $93.12/mth

Choose

8 Plans from $93.12/mth

Min. cost $1,987.32

#10

Samsung

Galaxy S25+ 256GB

6.7 inch display
Rear Cameras: 50MP, 10MP, 12MP
Front Camera: 12MP

Choose

8 Plans from $86.18/mth

Choose

8 Plans from $86.18/mth

Min. cost $1,737.48

Google

Pixel 11 Pro XL 256GB

6.8 inch display
Rear Cameras: 50MP, 48MP, 48MP
Front Camera: 42MP

Choose

8 Plans from $97.30/mth

Choose

8 Plans from $97.30/mth

Min. cost $2,137.80

Google

Pixel 11 Pro XL 512GB

6.8 inch display
Rear Cameras: 50MP, 48MP, 48MP
Front Camera: 42MP

Choose

8 Plans from $102.86/mth

Choose

8 Plans from $102.86/mth

Min. cost $2,337.96

Google

Pixel 11 256GB

6.3 inch display
Rear Cameras: 48MP, 10.8MP, 13MP
Front Camera: 10.5MP

Choose

8 Plans from $66.72/mth

Choose

8 Plans from $66.72/mth

Min. cost $1,537.32

Google

Pixel 10 Pro 128GB

6.3 inch display
Rear Cameras: 50MP, 48MP, 48MP
Front Camera: 42MP

Choose

8 Plans from $86.18/mth

Choose

8 Plans from $86.18/mth

Min. cost $1,737.48

Google

Pixel 10 Pro XL 256GB

6.8 inch display
Rear Cameras: 50MP, 48MP, 48MP
Front Camera: 42MP

Choose

8 Plans from $94.52/mth

Choose

8 Plans from $94.52/mth

Min. cost $2,037.72

Google

Pixel 11 Pro 256GB

6.3 inch display
Rear Cameras: 50MP, 48MP, 48MP
Front Camera: 42MP

Choose

8 Plans from $76.46/mth

Choose

8 Plans from $76.46/mth

Min. cost $1,887.96

Google

Pixel 11 Pro Fold 512GB

8 inch display
Rear Cameras: 48MP, 10.5MP, 10.8MP
Front Camera: 10MP

Choose

8 Plans from $122.30/mth

Choose

8 Plans from $122.30/mth

Min. cost $3,037.80

Google

Pixel 10 128GB

6.3 inch display
Rear Cameras: 48MP, 13MP, 10.8MP
Front Camera: 10.5MP

Choose

8 Plans from $76.46/mth

Choose

8 Plans from $76.46/mth

Min. cost $1,387.56

Google

Pixel 10 256GB

6.3 inch display
Rear Cameras: 48MP, 13MP, 10.8MP
Front Camera: 10.5MP

Choose

8 Plans from $80.62/mth

Choose

8 Plans from $80.62/mth

Min. cost $1,537.32

#10

Google

Pixel 10a 128GB

6.3 inch display
Rear Cameras: 48MP, 13MP
Front Camera: 13MP

Choose

8 Plans from $54.24/mth

Choose

8 Plans from $54.24/mth

Min. cost $887.88

Motorola

Moto G57 5G

6.7 inch display
Rear Cameras: 50MP, 8MP
Front Camera: 8MP

Choose

8 Plans from $40/mth

Choose

8 Plans from $40/mth

Min. cost $337.80

OPPO

Find X5 Lite

6.43 inch display
Rear Cameras: 64MP, 8MP, 2MP
Front Camera: 32MP

Choose

8 Plans from $58.40/mth

Choose

8 Plans from $58.40/mth

Min. cost $837.48

Motorola

Edge 70 5G

6.7 inch display
Rear Cameras: 50MP, 50MP
Front Camera: 50MP

Choose

8 Plans from $63.96/mth

Choose

8 Plans from $63.96/mth

Min. cost $937.56

ZTE

Nubia Focus 5G

6.6 inch display
Rear Cameras: 108MP, 2MP
Front Camera: 5MP

Choose

8 Plans from $40/mth

Choose

8 Plans from $40/mth

Min. cost $287.40

An Optus mobile phone plan is made up of two parts: a monthly Optus SIM-only plan and a monthly phone repayment, which is how you pay for the handset.

Optus offers you the choice to pay off your phone over 12, 24 or 36 months. Your monthly repayments are larger on a 12-month repayment plan and cheapest on the 36-month option (which is the most popular).

Optus prepaid plans

Optus prepaid plans come in a variety of expiry lengths. The telco has one short-expiry plan, various 28-day plans, and a couple of long-expiry options:

What's included in an Optus prepaid plan?

Unlimited standard calls and texts from within Australia to Australian numbers.
4G and 5G connectivity. All Optus prepaid plans provide access to 4G and 5G, but your 5G speeds are capped to 250Mbps on seven-day and 365-day expiry plans.
Data rollover. Roll over up to 200GB of unused data when you recharge before expiry. This is useful for when you have a month where you need more data than your plan usually allows
International calls and texts. All Optus prepaid plans with 28-day expiry come with 400 standard international minutes to Zone 1 countries, 100 minutes to Zone 2, and 50 standard international SMS.

Optus customer service

We can't judge the quality of customer service you'll get from Optus (or from any other telco for that matter), but we can tell you how to get in touch with support staff.

Optus has four main avenues for customer support; in-store, on the phone, messaging through the My Optus app, and through social media. This makes the support system comprehensive enough that you can get in touch through pretty much any of your preferred means.

Message through My Optus: Messaging is available 24/7 and is mostly automated, but if the Digital Assistant can't answer your question it will be passed on to an expert who will get back to you with a solution.
Call Optus customer service: 13 39 37 (Monday to Friday, 9am-6pm local time and Saturday 9am-5pm local time)
Get in touch through social media: @Optus on X or message Optus on Facebook or Facebook Messenger

Optus mobile coverage

Optus' network covers 98.5% of the population with 4G. This is just a smidge ahead of the 98.4% of Vodafone, and just behind the 98.8% of the Telstra Wholesale network (the full Telstra network has 99.7%).

For 5G, Optus has the second-largest network, with 80.5% population coverage. For comparison, Telstra has 95%, the Telstra Wholesale network has 75%, and Vodafone doesn't publish clear 5G statistics (though it's probably safe to assume it's the smallest).

Australian Mobile Network Coverage

Network	4G coverage	5G coverage	Network Size
Telstra network*	N/A	N/A	2.14 mil square km
Telstra Wholesale network	N/A	N/A	1.4 mil square km
Optus network	99.1%	94.5%	1.2 million square km
Vodafone network	99%	94.5%	1.2 million square km

_{Numbers shown are a percentage of the Australian population.}
_{*Telstra no longer provides population-based coverage figures. Boost Mobile is the only Telstra MVNO with access to the full Telstra network.}

If you want to check whether you’ll be able to get Optus coverage, check out our interactive coverage map:

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Are Optus plans worth it?

Optus has a wide range of plans, meaning most people will be able to find something suitable for them. While it isn't the cheapest provider around, Optus plans can have good value when you factor in any extras, as well as uncapped 5G speeds on its cheapest postpaid offerings. In general, its plan prices are cheaper than Telstra, but more expensive than Vodafone.

Optus postpaid plans will get you bonuses like international calls and endless data capped at 1.5Mbps once you use your monthly allowances – which means no automatic overage fees. They also get you access to SubHub and include pretty good international roaming.

Prepaid plans have standard inclusions for talk and text (i.e. unlimited), plus the benefit of data rollover to help you better manage your data needs. They all come with 400 standard international minutes to Zone 1 countries, 100 minutes to Zone 2, and 50 standard international SMS. They're capped at 150Mbps or 250Mbps, depending on the plan, but these speeds are still well above what you'd need for just about any phone usage.

But, if you don't care much for extra perks and want a cheap phone plan with the same Optus coverage, it's worth looking at smaller providers on the Optus network. You'll save on your mobile bill and you can sometimes still get perks like data rollover and international calls, depending on the plan. Just remember some of the cheapest plans can be restricted to 4G only.

Optus mobile plan FAQs

Does Optus have an unlimited data plan?

Sort of. Optus postpaid plans all come with "unlimited" data, though your connection is capped to just 1.5Mbps when you pass your monthly data allowance. This means no automatic excess data fees, but is going to be frustratingly slow until the current billing period ends. You can always buy a data top-up if you're particularly in need of normal speed data.

As for truly unlimited mobile data with no download allocations, Optus doesn't offer these.

Does Optus have a seniors' discount?

No, unfortunately, Optus doesn't offer a discount to seniors. Read more about cheaper plans on the Optus network that might suit seniors.

Is Optus better than Telstra?

Optus' plans are cheaper than Telstra's, but Telstra has greater mobile coverage. Otherwise, both offer a similar range of benefits, so it really comes down to whether you want to prioritise price or network size.

Can I get free Netflix with an Optus mobile plan?

No, Optus doesn't currently offer a free Netflix subscription with any of its mobile plans.

Dylan Crismale

Digital Content Editor

Dylan Crismale is a Digital Content Editor at WhistleOut, has been writing for almost a decade across a variety of Australian publications. He previously worked as a writer at Finder covering energy, internet and mobile plans. Dylan is passionate about finding the best deals to save people money and educating people about tech. When he's not sat at his desk Dylan loves working out, bingeing TV and hanging out with friends.

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