Australian mobile plans from Telstra, Optus, and Vodafone, plus budget MVNOs including Boost Mobile, Aldi Mobile, and Woolworths Mobile — regulated by the ACMA on 4G and 5G networks.
Major carriers Telstra, Optus, and Vodafone (TPG Telecom) operate Australia's three independent mobile networks. Telstra's network is generally acknowledged as Australia's largest by coverage area, particularly in regional and remote Australia.
Budget MVNOs (Mobile Virtual Network Operators) including Boost Mobile (Telstra network), Aldi Mobile (Telstra), Woolworths Mobile (Telstra), Amaysim (Optus), and Lebara (Optus) resell network access at lower price points.
The ACCC regulates Australian telecommunications and the ACMA oversees spectrum. Telstra's coverage maps, Optus' 5G rollout tracker, and government coverage checker tools help Australians compare coverage by address.
Telstra Mobile
telstra.com.au
Australia's largest mobile network. Prepaid and postpaid plans on 4G and 5G with the broadest rural and regional coverage in Australia.
Optus Mobile
optus.com.au
Second-largest Australian mobile network. Consumer and business plans on 4G and 5G, with active 5G rollout in capital cities.
Vodafone Australia
vodafone.com.au
Part of TPG Telecom. Postpaid and prepaid mobile plans on the Vodafone 4G network. International roaming packs available for travellers.
Boost Mobile Australia
boost.com.au
Prepaid-only MVNO on the Telstra 4G and 5G network. Generous data inclusions at lower prices than Telstra's own plans. No lock-in.
Aldi Mobile
aldimobile.com.au
Budget prepaid plans on the Telstra 4G network. No frills, no app, straightforward data and call inclusions at competitive prices.
Woolworths Mobile
woolworthsmobile.com.au
Prepaid and postpaid plans on the Telstra 4G and 5G network. Earn Everyday Rewards points on monthly plans. Managed online.
Amaysim
amaysim.com.au
Budget MVNO on the Optus 4G network. No-contract monthly plans with data rollover on some plans. Online-only management.
Lebara Mobile
lebara.com.au
MVNO on the Optus network. Strong international call inclusions to 40+ countries, targeting multicultural Australian communities.