





Finding the best Optus network mobile plans
Our team of mobile plan experts have compared 84 mobile plans on the Optus network from 18 mobile providers in Australia. We've curated 6 top picks based on price, data and expert analysis. Not every mobile plan will suit your needs so make sure you compare your options before choosing the right one for you.
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Best value mobile plan on the Optus network
Southern Phone Finder Exclusive
Calls & Text
data
per month
*$19/mth for the first 6 months, then $34/mth. Eligibility criteria, T&Cs apply. Ends 15.4.25
Pros & cons:
- You'll save $90 over six months with this offer, which is only available through Finder. Even the ongoing price works out really well against our $1 per GB benchmark.
- $50 international call credit included.
- There’s no lock-in contract so you can leave whenever you want. You can also BYO number and sign up via an eSIM if you have a compatible handset.
- All of its mobile plans are carbon neutral.
- The price will revert to $34 a month after six months.
Mobile network: Optus 4G/5G network
Total cost over first 12 months: $318
Why we chose it
We compared mobile plans on Finder that run on the Optus network and cost $35 a month or less. We then gave each plan a value score by assigning weights to several factors including cost per data over 12 months (including promotional offers), network coverage, international call inclusions, data rollover and Wi-Fi calling. Our top pick was based on the plan with the highest value score from a Finder partner.
Best Optus network mobile plan under $40
Dodo $33
Calls & Text
data
per month
$16.50/mth for the first 3 months, then $33/mth. Eligibility criteria, T&Cs apply. Order by 6.5.25
Pros & cons:
- You'll save $49.50 over three months with Dodo's latest offer. The ongoing price still stacks up well against our $1 per GB benchmark.
- The plan includes unlimited data banking, so your unused data never has to go to waste.
- There are no excess data charges. Using your data allowance will slow download speeds to 256Kbps until the next recharge.
- $300 worth of international call credit included.
- Price reverts to $33 a month after three months.
Mobile network: Optus 4G/5G network
Total cost over first 12 months: $346.5
Why we chose it
We compared mobile plans on Finder that run on the Optus network and cost $40 a month or less. We then gave each plan a value score by assigning weights to a number of factors including cost per data over 12 months (including promotional offers), network coverage, international call inclusions, data rollover and Wi-Fi calling. Our top pick was chosen based on the plan with the highest value score from a Finder partner.
Best Optus network mobile plan under $50
amaysim 80GB Plan
Calls & Text
data
per 28 days
$15 for the first recharge, then $40/recharge. Eligibility criteria, T&Cs apply. Ends 30.4.25
Pros & cons:
- You’ll pay $15 instead of $40 when you first sign up.
- You can bank all your unused data for future use.
- You can make unlimited international calls and texts to 42 selected countries.
- Bundle mobile and internet with amaysim and save $10 a month on broadband.
- amaysim won Finder's 2024 Mobile Customer Satisfaction Award for a second consecutive year. The award is based on a survey of hundreds of Aussies.
- Option to sign up via an eSIM if you have a compatible handset.
- The price of the plan reverts to $40 from the second renewal.
- 5G download speeds are capped at 100Mbps, but this is fast enough for online activities on your phone.
- A 28-day expiry period means you’ll end up paying 13 bills over the year instead of 12.
Mobile network: Optus 4G/5G network
Total cost over first 12 months: $455
Why we chose it
We compared mobile plans on Finder that run on the Optus network and cost $50 a month or less. We then gave each plan a value score by assigning weights to a number of factors including cost per data over 12 months (including promotional offers), network coverage, international call inclusions, data rollover and Wi-Fi calling. Our top pick was chosen based on the plan with the highest value score from a Finder partner.
Best mobile plan from Optus
Optus Flex Plus $35
Calls & Text
data
per 28 days
40GB on first 3 recharges, then 20GB. Eligibility criteria, T&Cs apply.
Pros & cons:
- You can rollover up to 200GB of unused data for future use.
- Get discounted Optus Sport for $12 a month instead of $24.99.
- Get unlimited data every weekend when you setup auto recharge.
- The plan comes with 400 minutes of standard international calls to 20 selected destinations.
- 4G and 5G speeds are capped at 150Mbps, though is still fast enough for online activities on your phone.
Mobile network: Optus 4G/5G network
Total cost over first 12 months: $420
Why we chose it
We analysed all Optus mobile plans that cost under $70 a month. The best plan in this category was then determined based on our value score.
Best 365-day plan on the Optus network
Catch Connect 365 Day Plan 200GB
Calls & Text
data
per 365 days
$149 for the first recharge, then $200/recharge after. Eligibility criteria, T&Cs apply. Ends 29.4.25
Pros & cons:
- This offer is the equivalent of paying around $12.50 for 17GB each month. This stacks up well against our $1 per GB benchmark.
- Catch offers a handy mobile app to help you track data usage and manage your plan.
- It received the highly commended award for 'Long Expiry Prepaid Mobile Plan' in the 2024 Finder Product Awards.
- The price of the plan reverts to $200 from the second recharge.
Mobile network: Optus 4G network
Total cost over first 12 months: $149
Why we chose it
We looked at mobile plans from Finder partners that run on the Optus network with a 365-day expiry period and cost under $250. We ranked them based on our value score and chose the top performing plan.
Best Optus network plan based on customer satisfaction
amaysim 32GB Plan
Pros & cons:
- You can bank all your unused data for future use.
- You can make unlimited international calls and texts to 28 selected countries.
- Multiple customer support options, including live chat.
- amaysim won Finder's 2024 Mobile Customer Satisfaction Award for a second consecutive year. The award is based on a survey of hundreds of Aussies.
- 5G download speeds are capped at 100Mbps but this is fast enough for online activities on your phone.
Mobile network: Optus 4G/5G network
Total cost over first 12 months: $360
Why we chose it
We looked at providers that run on the Optus network and were rated highly in Finder’s most recent Customer Satisfaction Awards. We then examined the provider’s plan that offers the best value for money based on the average monthly data usage of Aussies, as reported by the ACCC, which is around 13.4GB. This was used as the minimum data requirement for a plan to qualify.
Which mobile providers run on the Optus network?
Optus MVNOs (mobile virtual network operators) are small providers that use the Optus 4G and/or 5G network to sell you mobile plans.
We’ve provided a full list of Optus MVNOs in the table below, along with highlighted features from each provider.
Keep in mind that not all plans from a provider will include every feature listed.
Provider | Prepaid or postpaid | Features |
---|---|---|
Postpaid (4G/5G) | Discounts available when you bundle with AGL’s energy plans | |
Prepaid (4G/5G) | Won Finder’s 2024 Customer Satisfaction Award. Offers unlimited data banking, international call inclusions, roaming packs and bundling discounts with internet | |
Postpaid (4G/5G) | International call credit on most plans plus no excess data charges. Download speeds drop to 1.5Mbps after using your data allowance. | |
Postpaid (4G/5G) | Basic plans with local calls, texts and data inclusions. The large plan comes with international call credit | |
Prepaid (4G) | Good for budget-conscious Aussies who care about local calls, texts and data only. Has a handy mobile app to manage your plan. It was highly commended in the 'Long Expiry Prepaid Mobile Plan' category in Finder’s 2024 Product Awards | |
Postpaid (4G) | 30-day satisfaction guarantee, data rollover available on most plans, and the option to add-on roaming packs and international calls. Won Finder’s 2024 Product Award for 'SIM Only Mobile Provider - High Data'. | |
Prepaid (4G) | International call inclusions, data rollover, Australia-based support | |
Postpaid (4G/5G) | No excess data charges. Your speeds will simply slow to 256Kbps if you hit your data limit. Offers international call credit and data banking up to 500GB or unlimited depending on the plan | |
Postpaid (4G) | 100% Australian-owned. Includes international call minutes and all the basics like local calls, texts and data | |
Postpaid (4G) | Australian-owned. Discounts available when you bundle with Flip’s NBN plans. | |
Postpaid (4G/5G) | Offers a mobile and internet bundling discount and international call credit | |
Postpaid (4G/5G) | Aussie-based support, 200GB data banking on most plans and international call credit on its highest data plan | |
Postpaid (4G/5G) | Offers international call credit. Carbon neutral mobile plans at no extra cost. | |
Postpaid (4G/5G) | Won Best SIM Only Mobile Provider - Value in Finder’s 2024 Product Awards | |
Postpaid (4G/5G) | Offers data banking and international call credit depending on the plan | |
Prepaid (4G) | Offer affordable plans including family bundles | |
Prepaid (4G/5G) | Offers plans specially designed with kids in mind. Safety features for parents include the option to sync your phone's contact list so you can see who your kid or teen is calling, and being able to turn their data on and off using Spriggy’s mobile app. |
How do you find the best mobile plan on the Optus network?
There are 3 key factors to consider when you're choosing a plan from either Optus itself or one of the smaller providers that use its network.
1. Price: Ask yourself how much you're willing to pay for your phone plan. Seek out sign up deals that are quite common in the telco space.
2. Data: Figure out how much data you use or need by either checking your phone, bill from your mobile provider or its app, or by using our data usage calculator. Oftentimes we pay for data we don't use. According to the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission, the average Aussie only uses 12.8GB of data per month.
3. Inclusions: You'll want to choose a plan that best fits your feature requirements, whether it's the option of data rollover, international calls, an app to manage your plan or having roaming available for when you travel overseas. Or keep it simple and opt for a basic plan with calls, texts and data.
Haven’t found what you’re looking for? We’ve got a lot more plans and deals for you to compare based on your budget and other requirements.
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