Vodafone has a new truly unlimited data mobile plan with no speed caps

Alex Choros - Managing Editor + Group Telco Editor

Last updated 09 September 2021

Vodafone has expanded its mobile plan range with a truly unlimited data plan with no speed caps. While Telstra, Optus, and Vodafone all currently offer plans with unlimited data, they're capped at speeds as low as 1.5Mbps and are designed to supplement a primary allowance.

On the other hand, Vodafone's new unlimited plan will constantly deliver the maximum network speeds available at the time for $85 per month. The plan is available as a SIM-only option or can be paired with a new phone.

At present, the only similar offer in market comes from Vodafone MVNO felix where you'll get all you can eat data but capped at speeds of 20Mbps, which is just a tad slower than an NBN 25 connection.

While Vodafone's unlimited mobile plan does genuinely offer more data than you can shake a stick at, there are a few catches worth noting. The most notable is you'll only get a 30GB per month hotspot data allowance for when you're tethering your phone to your laptop. If you go over that allowance, your hotspot usage will be slowed to 2Mbps Vodafone clearly doesn't want you to use this plan as a home internet replacement. This also marks the first time we've seen the concept of hotspot data used in Australia - it is however quite common in the US.

The second catch is that your unlimited data allowance won't be shared with any other Vodafone mobile plans on your account. Your partner or kids can't access your endless allowance if they run out of data themselves.

You will still get the standard Vodafone bundling perks, however. You'll save 5% on your monthly bill for every postpaid mobile, mobile broadband, or tablet plan on your account after the first, up to a maximum of 20% with five services. You're also eligible to save $15 per month on any Vodafone NBN plan.

While a truly unlimited data plan may seem like a tantalising option, it's worth considering your own data usage requirements before making the plunge - especially given the $85 per month price tag. For comparison, Vodafone's own plans start at $40 per month with 40GB, and you can double that to 80GB for an extra $5 per month. You can get even better deals when looking at MVNOs like Circles.Life where you'll get 100GB for $28 per month for your first six months and $38 per month thereafter.

#1	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
#2	Pivotel	Pivotel 50GB Mobile Swift Plan 50GB data On the Vodafone 4G Mobile Network Deal: Incl. 50% off - $17.50/mth for first 6 months, then $35/mth ongoing. Offer ends 31.10.2026. T&Cs apply. $17.50/mth Min. cost $17.50 Go to Site	$17.50/mth Min. cost $17.50	Go to Site
#3	Swoop	Swoop 60GB SIM Only 5G 60GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps Vodafone 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices Deal: Includes $10 off for first 6 months - $23/mth for first 6 months then $33/mth after that. Offer ends 30.06.2027 $23.00/mth Min. cost $23 Go to Site	$23.00/mth Min. cost $23	Go to Site
#4	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
#5	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
#6	Tangerine Telecom	Tangerine Telecom 50GB 5G Mobile SIM 50GB 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 - $18/mth for 4 months then $36/mth. Offer available until withdrawn. $36.00/mth Min. cost $18 Go to Site	$36.00/mth Min. cost $18	Go to Site
#7	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
#8	Dodo	Dodo Large Mobile Plan 80GB 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 Large Mobile Plan for $20/mth for first 4 mths. New and returning mobile customers only. Ends 27.10 $40.00/mth Min. cost $20 Go to Site	$40.00/mth Min. cost $20	Go to Site
#9	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
#10	More	More 50GB 5G Mobile SIM 50GB 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 $40.00/mth Min. cost $40 Link not supplied	$40.00/mth Min. cost $40	Link not supplied

Alongside introducing the new plan, Vodafone axed its previous top-end plan featuring 500GB of data and capped speeds of 20Mbps after you went over your allowance. Vodafone's remaining "limited" "unlimited" plans have capped speeds of 2Mbps on Lite plans and 10Mbps on Super plans. Here is Vodafone's current SIM-only plan range:

#1	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
#2	Vodafone	Vodafone $68 Medium SIM Only Plan 220GB data Vodafone 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices Deal: Includes $18/mth off plan fees for first 12 months when you stay connected to this plan. Ends 29.10.26. T&Cs apply. $50.00/mth Min. cost $50 Go to Site	$50.00/mth Min. cost $50	Go to Site
#3	Vodafone	Vodafone $78 Large SIM Only Plan 420GB data Vodafone 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices Deal: Includes $23/mth off plan fees for first 12 months when you stay connected to this plan. Ends 29.10.26. T&Cs apply. $55.00/mth Min. cost $55 Go to Site	$55.00/mth Min. cost $55	Go to Site

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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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