These five Telstra alternatives can save you as much as $300 in a year

Dylan Crismale - Digital Content Editor

Last updated 27 March 2026

Following Telstra's recent price hike announcement, you might be looking to switch to save some cash. Its cheapest 28-day expiry prepaid plan will become $44 for 20GB, while postpaid customers will pay $74 per month for 50GB of data. This will make them some of the most expensive plans in WhistleOut's database of 34 providers at those data amounts.

Here's how pricing is changing for all of Telstra's prepaid 28-day expiry plans:

Old Pricing	New Pricing
$39 for 15GB	$44 for 20GB
$49 for 25GB	$54 for 35GB
$59 for 35GB	$64 for 45GB
$69 for 70GB	$74 for 80GB

Even if you're already on the cheapest plan, you can still save plenty of money by shopping around. Here's a look at five plans with better value than the incoming Telstra 20GB prepaid plan.

Boost Mobile

Boost Mobile is the only Telstra MVNO that utilises the full Telstra network. At the time of writing, you can get Boost's 25GB plan for $39 per month. Both plans come with download speeds capped up to 150Mbps.

Over 12 months, that's a saving of $65, and you get 60GB more data (not factoring in any bonus data). In terms of value per GB, with Telstra, you're paying more than $2 for every GB of data. Boost Mobile is better at $1.56 per GB.

Here's a look at Boost Mobile's 28-day expiry plans with at least 20GB of data per recharge:

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
Boost Mobile	Boost Mobile $49 Prepaid 75GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps Telstra 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices Deal: Get 75GB data on first 6 recharges, then 45GB from 7th recharge. New customers only. Activate by 02.11.26 $49.00 Per 28 Day Renewal Go to Site	$49.00 Per 28 Day Renewal	Go to Site
Boost Mobile	Boost Mobile $59 Prepaid 105GB data at download speeds up to 250Mbps Telstra 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices Deal: Get 105GB data on first 6 recharges, then 55GB from 7th recharge. New customers only. Activate by 02.11.26 $59.00 Per 28 Day Renewal Go to Site	$59.00 Per 28 Day Renewal	Go to Site
Boost Mobile	Boost Mobile $74 Prepaid 150GB Uncapped download speed Telstra 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices Deal: Get 150GB data on first 6 recharges, then 100GB from 7th recharge. New customers only. Activate by 02.11.26 $74.00 Per 28 Day Renewal Go to Site	$74.00 Per 28 Day Renewal	Go to Site

It is worth noting there is a chance Boost also increases its prices. Boost is also owned by Telstra, and Belong - Telstra's other budget brand - is upping prices on May 5 too.

EZEE Mobile

EZEE Mobile is another provider working on parts of the Telstra network. You get similar coverage for far less money. It's not the full range Telstra and Boost Mobile customers get, but still above Optus and Vodafone.

EZEE's cheapest mobile plan costs $29 with 29GB per 30-day recharge. That means you're only paying $1 per GB of data. Compared with Telstra's plan, over a year you'll save over $200 and get over 100GB of extra data to use.

Here's a look at EZEE Mobile's 30-day expiry plans with at least 20GB of data per recharge:

29GB Mobile SIM Plan

29GB data at download speeds up to 100Mbps
Uses part of the Telstra 5G Mobile Network in selected areas

$29.00

Per 30 Day Renewal

Link not supplied

$29.00

Per 30 Day Renewal

Link not supplied

Dodo

Dodo uses the Optus network which is second to Telstra but still covers 98.5% of the Australian population.

Its cheapest plan is $25 per month for 25GB and comes with download speeds capped to 150Mbps. Because it's a monthly plan, you'll only pay your mobile bill 12 times a year as opposed to the extra 13th charge you need to factor on other plans. Compared with Telstra's plan, you'll save $272 in a calendar year and net yourself an extra 60GB of data.

Here's a look at Dodo's monthly plans with at least 20GB of data:

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
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
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

felix Mobile

felix is another provider worth looking at if you're looking to cut down on costs. felix operates on the Vodafone network which covers 98.4% of Australians.

felix's $25 plan with 25GB of data per month has a download speed cap of 150Mbps. With this plan you'll save over $300 in a calendar year compared with the upcoming 20GB Telstra plan. You'll also get 60GB of extra data.

Here's a look at felix mobile's monthly plans with at least 20GB of data:

felix mobile	felix mobile felix 25GB Mobile Plan 25GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps On the Vodafone 5G/4G Mobile Network 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 $30.00 Per 1 Month Renewal Go to Site	$30.00 Per 1 Month Renewal	Go to Site
felix mobile	felix mobile felix 50GB Mobile Plan 50GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps On the Vodafone 5G/4G Mobile Network Deal: Get 50% off your first 3 mths when you switch to felix. $17.50/mth for first 3 mths, then $35/mth. Use promo code FELIX50. T+Cs apply $35.00 Per 1 Month Renewal Go to Site	$35.00 Per 1 Month Renewal	Go to Site
felix mobile	felix mobile felix Unlimited Mobile Plan Unlimited data at download speeds up to 40Mbps On the Vodafone 5G/4G Mobile Network 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 $40.00 Per 1 Month Renewal Go to Site	$40.00 Per 1 Month Renewal	Go to Site
felix mobile	felix mobile felix Unlimited+ Mobile Plan Unlimited data at download speeds up to 80Mbps On the Vodafone 5G/4G Mobile Network $50.00 Per 1 Month Renewal Go to Site	$50.00 Per 1 Month Renewal	Go to Site

TPG

TPG's monthly mobile plans have hefty six-month sign-up discounts. Like felix mobile it operates on the Vodafone network.

TPG's 25GB plan costs $12.50 per month (for the first six months) with an ongoing price of $25 per month thereafter. It also has a download speed cap of 150Mbps. With this plan, you'll save $347 in a calendar year compared with the upcoming 20GB Telstra plan. You'll also get 60GB of extra data.

Here's a look at TPG's monthly plans with at least 20GB of data:

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

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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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