Samsung has worked hard to secure its reputation as one of the world's best phone manufacturers, and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra should help solidify that. We've rounded up the best bang-for-buck plans available in Australia, so you can enjoy the top of the range, without it costing the earth.
Best Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra plans - Over 36 months
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Vodafone
Editor's Pick
$58 Small Plan
$92.19/mth
Min. cost $2,243.88
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What we love: If you are looking to get the brand new Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, Vodafone offers one of the best value options on a 36-month payment term. You won't need to worry about excess data charges as speeds will be capped at 2Mbps after you reach your monthly allowance.
With Vodafone's current promo, you'll get to save $500 on this device when you stay connected for 36 months. You'll also get $13/mth off plan fees for first twelve months when you stay connected to this plan. This offer ends 7 September.
Or if you want to check out some alternatives, see how this plan compares to other popular options:
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra 256GB Plans
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#1
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Optus
$60 Optus Choice Plus Plan
$83.40/mth
Min. cost $2,237.88
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#2
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Vodafone
Editor's Pick
$58 Small Plan
$92.19/mth
Min. cost $2,243.88
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#3
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Telstra
$84 Essential Upfront Mobile Plan
$135.08/mth
Min. cost $2,272.88
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Best Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra plans - Over 24 months
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Vodafone
Editor's Pick
$58 Small Plan
$115.78/mth
Min. cost $2,243.88
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What we love: If you are looking for a shorter device payment duration over 24 months, Vodafone again offers one of the best Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra options. You will enjoy the same offers and extra perks as a 36-month plan.
Or if you want to keep your options open, see how this plan compares to other popular plans:
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra 256GB Plans
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#1
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Optus
$60 Optus Choice Plus Plan
$105.60/mth
Min. cost $2,237.88
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#2
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Vodafone
Editor's Pick
$58 Small Plan
$115.78/mth
Min. cost $2,243.88
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#3
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Telstra
$84 Essential Upfront Mobile Plan
$165.62/mth
Min. cost $2,272.88
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How we choose the best Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra plans
Mobile phone and internet plans are our focus at WhistleOut, so we put a lot of thought into how we judge these awards.
Phone plans are complex products with a variety of different options to think about. You pick a handset, figure out what you'll use it for, and then you try and compare your options across the available telcos. Do you want data-free music streaming? Free football streaming? Do you want to pay off the phone quickly, or stretch it out over 36 months?
We choose our recommendations based on both 24-month and 36-month terms and consider the total cost of ownership. We compare what you'll get with the plan, focusing on data, international call credit, and content bonuses.
Which Samsung phone is right for you?
Here are some of the best Samsung phones available right now:
Samsung Galaxy S26
The Galaxy S26 is Samsung's new entry-level flagship, featuring a larger battery and aslightly larger screen. While it's not a massive upgrade over last year, the Galaxy S26 will almost certainly be the go-to Android flagship for many.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
If you want to go all out, there's the Galaxy S26 Ultra - Samsung's crown jewel. This year's update includes a new "privacy display" and upgraded primary and zoom lenses.
Samsung Galaxy S25 FE
The Fan Edition of the Galaxy S25 is the cheapest of the flagship Samsung phones released in 2025. It functions as a nice entry point to the Galaxy S series, and has a lot of high-end features with a smaller price tag.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7
The Galaxy Z Fold 7 is Samsung's most polished foldable phone, realising the vision of a multitasking powerhouse. If you want to do three things on your phone at once - and have one of the most unique devices on the market - this is the one for you.
You can read our Galaxy Z Fold 7 review here.
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7
If you're not quite ready to break the bank on the Fold 7 but still want to experience the thrill of a foldable then the Flip 7 could be your shot. It's a fun model which features a new super-sized Cover Display which lets you get more out of it.
You can read our Galaxy Z Flip 7 review here.
Samsung Galaxy A36
Samsung's Galaxy A35 is a good phone for a good price. If you're looking for a more affordable Samsung handset, the Galaxy A35 is hard to fault. It has reliable day-to-day performance, a reliable battery, and a fantastic display. Better yet, Samsung is promising six major software updates and six years of security updates. That's unheard of for a phone in this price bracket.
You can read our review of the Samsung Galaxy A36 here.
Choosing a Samsung Galaxy plan
On our mobile phone plans page, you'll be able to compare Galaxy pricing and inclusions across every provider. But there's a lot more to plans than just cost and data. Here's a breakdown of the major benefits you can expect each provider to offer.
Telstra Galaxy plans
Telstra Galaxy plans are often the priciest on the Australian market, but they do come with a host of perks.
Telstra lets you pay your Galaxy off over 12, 24, or 36 months, and all plans are free from excess data charges. If you go over your cap, your data will simply be slowed to speeds of 1.5Mbps, which is still fast enough to stream video in SD. But speeds may be slower during peak times.
Optus Galaxy plans
Optus Galaxy plans come with solid data inclusions.
Higher-end Optus plans also come with unlimited international calls to selected destinations included with the plan.
All Optus plans are contract-free, and devices can be paid off across 12, 24, or 36 months.
In addition, all Optus postpaid plans are free from excess data charges. If you go over your allowance, you'll be slowed to 1.5Mbps rather than being billed $10 per gigabyte.
Vodafone Galaxy plans
Vodafone Galaxy plans may not come with the kinds of freebies and perks you can get from Optus or Telstra, but they have bonuses when it comes to bundling.
If you have a Vodafone mobile plan, you can get most of the telco's internet plans - NBN, 5G home internet, and 4G home internet - at a discounted rate.
Vodafone customers also save 5% on their total mobile bill for each postpaid mobile plan on their account after the first. This discount maxes out at 20% and doesn't include handset repayments.
Vodafone postpaid plans are all free from excess data charges. When you go over your plan allowance, you'll be capped at 2Mbps.
You'll also get access to Vodafone's famous $5 roaming, which is still easily the best way to travel with your Australian phone number.
When a plan wins the golden Editor's Pick ribbon, it means that as well as being the best plan for this month, the provider has gone into the running for our WhistleOut Awards, judged annually.
Our Editor's Picks are selected by our team of data experts. We may earn a commission if you click on one of the products listed, but a service provider isn't required to have a commercial relationship with us to be eligible for consideration. See here for more information about how we work.
Jacqui Dent
Editorial Strategist
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