Lebara Mobile Review: Keep in touch for less

Christie Graham - Digital Content Editor

Last updated 12 May 2023

Lebara Mobile Plans Review: The Verdict

With Lebara, customers can choose from plenty of affordable mobile plans that don't skimp on the extras while also prioritising international calls and plenty of data.

What we love

Budget-friendly plan options
Data-for-dollar value
International calls and text included, regardless of plan tier
A variety of add-ons

What could be improved

International roaming can be costly
No option to purchase a phone

The essentials

Value:

Support:

Extras:

Overall:

See all Lebara Mobile plans

Lebara offers customers competitive mobile plans at an affordable rate with a heavy emphasis on international call inclusions. Customers also get bonus value from its affordable data add-ons and handy data banking perks. So if you've considered switching to a Vodafone Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO), Lebara may be the telco for you.

To begin, let's check out what Lebara Mobile's plans compare to the competition for SIM-only plans with at least 30GB of data:

#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	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
#3	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
#4	OnePass mobile	OnePass mobile 28 Day Plan - 32GB 32GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps Optus 5G in selected areas with 5G devices ex. NT Deal: Save $15 - Get 32GB for only $15 for the first 6 recharges! Recharges $30/32GB. New customers only. T&Cs apply $15.00 Per 28 Day Renewal Link not supplied	$15.00 Per 28 Day Renewal	Link not supplied
#5	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
#6	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
#7	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
#8	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
#9	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
#10	Yomojo	Yomojo Essential 42GB Plan 42GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps On the Optus 4G Plus Mobile Network $29.90 Per 30 Day Renewal Link not supplied	$29.90 Per 30 Day Renewal	Link not supplied

Lebara Mobile plans: Value

Lebara offers SIM-only plans with varying expiry durations, but let's start with its standard 30-day plans.

30-day SIM-only plans

Lebara boasts a number of competitively priced 30-day prepaid plans. Starting at under $15, all its SIM-only plans come with access to Vodafone's 4G network, unlimited talk and text Australia-wide, international calls and data banking up to 200GB. You are also encouraged to bring your own device and keep your own number.

As with most mobile plans, the higher you go, the more data you get and the better the perks become. Here's how all of Lebara Mobile's SIM-only plans compare:

#1	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
#2	Lebara Mobile	Lebara Mobile $30 SIM Plan 70GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps Vodafone 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices Deal: Includes 35GB bonus data for first 3 recharges when you activate by 03.11.26 $30.00 Per 28 Day Renewal Link not supplied	$30.00 Per 28 Day Renewal	Link not supplied
#3	Lebara Mobile	Lebara Mobile $35 SIM Plan 110GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps Vodafone 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices Deal: $35 SIM for $12 online + Includes 55GB bonus data for first 3 recharges. Offer ends 05.10.26 $35.00 Per 28 Day Renewal Link not supplied	$35.00 Per 28 Day Renewal	Link not supplied
#4	Lebara Mobile	Lebara Mobile $40 SIM Plan 140GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps Vodafone 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices Deal: Includes 55GB bonus data for first 3 recharges when you activate by 03.11.26 $40.00 Per 28 Day Renewal Link not supplied	$40.00 Per 28 Day Renewal	Link not supplied
#5	Lebara Mobile	Lebara Mobile $50 SIM Plan 180GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps Vodafone 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices Deal: Get the $50 SIM for $19 online until 05.10.26 + Includes 55GB bonus data for first 3 recharges $50.00 Per 28 Day Renewal Link not supplied	$50.00 Per 28 Day Renewal	Link not supplied
#6	Lebara Mobile	Lebara Mobile $250 SIM Plan - 365 Days 260GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps Vodafone 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices Deal: Get the $250 SIM for $179 online when you sign up by 05.10.26 $179.00 Per 365 Day Renewal Link not supplied	$179.00 Per 365 Day Renewal	Link not supplied
#7	Lebara Mobile	Lebara Mobile $200 SIM Plan - 365 Days 180GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps Vodafone 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices $200.00 Per 365 Day Renewal Link not supplied	$200.00 Per 365 Day Renewal	Link not supplied
#8	Lebara Mobile	Lebara Mobile $300 SIM Plan - 365 days 425GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps Vodafone 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices $300.00 Per 365 Day Renewal Link not supplied	$300.00 Per 365 Day Renewal	Link not supplied

It's worth noting only its two top-tier SIM-only plans come with access to the Vodafone 5G mobile network.

Here's how Lebara Mobile's 30-day prepaid plans compare to other telcos:

#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	Lyca Mobile	Lyca Mobile Unlimited Plan M 120GB data at download speeds up to 100Mbps Vodafone 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices Deal: $20 for first 6 renewals + includes 40GB bonus data on activation and first 11 renewals. Offer ends 31.12.26 $20.00 Per 28 Day Renewal Link not supplied	$20.00 Per 28 Day Renewal	Link not supplied
#3	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
#4	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
#5	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
#6	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
#7	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
#8	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
#9	EZEE Mobile	EZEE Mobile 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
#10	Swoop	Swoop 120GB SIM Only 5G 120GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps Vodafone 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices Deal: Includes $10 off for first 6 months - $30/mth for first 6 months then $40/mth after that. Offer ends 30.06.27 $30.00/mth Min. cost $30 Go to Site	$30.00/mth Min. cost $30	Go to Site

Long-expiry SIM-only plans

If you're looking to commit to Lebara long-term, it offers long-expiry plans between 180 to 360 days starting from $120. Standard inclusions are Vodafone's 4G network, unlimited talk and text Australia-wide, at least 80GB of data, unlimited standard talk and text to at least 26 countries and data banking up to 200G.

Here's what its long-expiry plans look like:

$250 SIM Plan - 365 Days

260GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps
Vodafone 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices
Deal: Get the $250 SIM for $179 online when you sign up by 05.10.26

$179.00

Per 365 Day Renewal

Link not supplied

$179.00

Per 365 Day Renewal

Link not supplied

$200 SIM Plan - 365 Days

180GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps
Vodafone 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices

$200.00

Per 365 Day Renewal

Link not supplied

$200.00

Per 365 Day Renewal

Link not supplied

$300 SIM Plan - 365 days

425GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps
Vodafone 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices

$300.00

Per 365 Day Renewal

Link not supplied

$300.00

Per 365 Day Renewal

Link not supplied

Add-ons

If you go through data like no tomorrow, Lebara also has add-on data plan SIM packs. These start at $5 for 1GB and each pack lasts for 30 days with the option to auto-recharge via the MyLebara website portal.

International options

For those wanting to stay in contact with people outside of Australia, Lebara offers unlimited international calls to at least 26 countries on all its 30-day SIM-only mobile plan tiers besides its cheapest Extra Small tier.

For those with travel plans on the horizon, there are a few international roaming add-ons to choose from. Either you can add-on to your existing Lebara plan or choose an international roaming package. Here are what you can expect in terms of pricing and inclusions for both types of international plans:

Add-ons:

International Call pack: $5 for a 30-day recharge and includes a $1 bonus credit

International Roaming Packages:

Economy Roaming package: $15 for a 2-day recharge and includes 500MB of data, 15 minutes of standard talk and 50 SMS/MMS
First Class Roaming pack: $50 for a 5-day recharge and includes 2GB of data, 90 minutes of standard talk and 200 SMS/MMS

If you already know where you're planning to travel to, simply enter the country's location into Lebara Mobile's International Roaming search bar and it will tell you if international roaming is available in the location you will be taking your phone overseas and what plans you can select from.

Lebara Mobile's International Call Rates easily break down how much it costs to call any destination outside of Australia. Simply enter the country's location into Lebara Mobile's International Call Rates search bar to find out what each country's PAYG rate is and how many call minutes to that location are included on all Lebara mobile plans.

Lebara Mobile plans: Support

As far as Lebara customer care goes, it offers a wide range of support options - short of having its own bricks and mortar store.

Its 24/7 live chat is for all issues from activations to account queries while customers can also reach out via Facebook, email and phone, while is available Monday to Friday 8am to 8pm and Weekends 9am to 6pm (Sydney time).

Aside from a general number, there are various numbers designed to handle specific queries, such as theft or loss or if you're calling from overseas, but be warned these vary in cost.

Lebara Mobile plans: Extras

In terms of extras, the telco scores above average.

Lebara Mobile does have full access to Vodafone's 5G coverage on select plans whereas other telcos only either have a limited trial or don't have access at all. It also places a huge emphasis on including unlimited standard talk and text to a minimum of 26 countries across the majority of its 30-day SIM-only mobile plans.

However, it doesn't offer mobile bundling options or a dedicated perks program but this last point can be forgiven as usually only the Big Three - Telstra, Optus and Vodafone - have them.

Lebara Mobile Plans: Devices

Lebara Mobile does not sell phones. All of its plans are SIM-only.

Lebara Mobile plans FAQs

What company is Lebara under?

Lebara Mobile plans are powered by the Vodafone mobile network.

What is the difference between Lebara and Vodafone?

Lebara is an MVNO powered by the Vodafone network. Compared to Vodafone, Lebara only offers SIM-only plans. This makes them more affordable and so they have the flexibility to include international calling features.

Through Vodafone, customers can get phone plans and a device, prepaid plans, SIM-only plans, tablets, NBN and 5G home internet. Because of its wide variety of options, its starting price tends to be higher. But when you consider bundling options, extras, discounts and new devices, Vodafone could still work out to be more affordable for you in the long run.

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Christie Graham

Digital Content Editor

Christie Graham is a tech industry expert and former head copywriter for Harvey Norman's Computers and Tech category. She won a national Newscorp writing competition to review TV shows on Binge, and keeps busy juggling her many hobbies including baking, painting, archery, stargazing, tending to her chickens, training her Border Collie, expanding her Harry Potter replica collection, and making lists (much like this one).

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