Aussie Broadband now has 5G phone plans

Alex Choros - Managing Editor + Group Telco Editor

Last updated 04 May 2021

Aussie Broadband today launched a new range of SIM-only phone plans powered by the Optus network, including a range of 5G-ready options.

Aussie Broadband is only the second Optus MVNO to introduce a range of 5G plans since the provider opened up the next generation network to its wholesale partners. SpinTel is currently the only other Optus-powered provider who offers 5G on its mobile plans. As with SpinTel, Aussie Broadband does not include 5G as a standard feature on all plans. You'll need to pick from select plans to get 5G access. These are as follows:

$39 per month: 10GB
$49 per month: 50GB
$69 per month: 80GB

These plans also include unlimited talk and text, and are contract-free. The 10GB plan has $300 of credit for international talk and text, while 50GB and 80GB plans both have $500.

At $39 per month, Aussie Broadband has the second cheapest 5G-ready plan on the market. Vodafone and SpinTel both have cheaper options. SpinTel's plan also has a 10GB allowance, while Vodafone's has 40GB. Vodafone's plan is however only $35 per month for your first year, after which it will jump to $40 per month. Optus' cheapest 5G plan is now $45 per month with 20GB, thanks to plan changes yesterday.

#1	amaysim	amaysim 7-day UNLIMITED 10GB Plan 10GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps Optus 5G in selected areas with 5G devices ex. NT $10.00 Per 7 Day Renewal Link not supplied	$10.00 Per 7 Day Renewal	Link not supplied
#2	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
#3	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
#4	Boost Mobile	Boost Mobile $39 Prepaid 60GB 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 $13.00 Starter Pack 28 Day Expiry Go to Site	$13.00 Starter Pack 28 Day Expiry	Go to Site
#5	Vodafone	Vodafone $13 Prepaid Plus Recharge 5GB data Vodafone 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices Deal: Get 1GB extra data on every Automatic Recharge when you opt-in to Automatic Recharge $13.00 Per 7 Day Renewal Link not supplied	$13.00 Per 7 Day Renewal	Link not supplied
#6	Swoop	Swoop 30GB SIM Only 5G 30GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps Vodafone 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices Deal: Includes $11 off for first 6 months - $14/mth for first 6 months then $25/mth after that. Offer ends 30.06.27 $14.00/mth Min. cost $14 Go to Site	$14.00/mth Min. cost $14	Go to Site
#7	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
#8	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
#9	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
#10	Telstra	Telstra $15 Pre-Paid Mobile SIM Starter Kit 4GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps Telstra 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices $15.00 Starter Pack 7 Day Expiry Link not supplied	$15.00 Starter Pack 7 Day Expiry	Link not supplied

Of course, 5G access does rely on having Optus 5G coverage in your area. From our 5G speed testing, we'd expect customers in metro areas should be able to get average download speeds of around 500Mbps on the Optus 5G network.

Aussie also has a range of 4G-only SIM-only plans. If you're an existing customer, you can get a higher data allowance by bundling with your internet plan. These plans are as follows:

$15 per month: 1GB, 2GB for existing customers
$19 per month: 2.5GB, 5GB for existing customers
$29 per month: 15GB, 25GB for existing customers
$39 per month: 30GB, 40GB for existing customers
$49 per month: 50GB, 60GB for existing customers
$69 per month: 80GB, 100GB for existing customers

All plans include unlimited talk and text, and the $49 per month plan and $69 per month plan both include $50 credit for international talk and text. The plans are contract-free. Both existing Aussie Broadband customers and new customers can get their first two months free on any of the telco's 4G plans.

Aussie's 4G plans are hard to recommend for anyone who isn't an existing Aussie Broadband customer, given the data-per-dollar is out of step with other providers on the Optus network. Even with bonus data for existing customers, the plans aren't overly competitive. Fellow Optus MVNO Moose Mobile is currently offering 20GB for $16.80 per month for a customer's first year, which rises to $23.80 per month. Circles.Life has a 100GB plan for $30 per month for the first year, and $38 per month thereafter. Dodo is doing 36GB for $30.

#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	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

In short, the main benefit of getting a 4G Aussie Broadband plan is being able to put it on the same bill as your internet.

Aussie Broadband has confirmed it will begin selling smartphones on a plan later this month, starting with the Samsung Galaxy S21.

Aussie Broadband mobile plans were previously powered by the Telstra network, but it recently made the change to Optus, citing the ability to add 5G to its mobile plans as a key driver. Aussie also intends to offer 4G internet backup in the coming months.

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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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