Cheapest Prepaid Phone Plans Australia
69 monthly prepaid phone plans compared — cheapest monthly recharge is LycaPlan S by lycamobile at $16.07/month equivalent with no lock-in contract.
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Forward your bill69 Prepaid Plans — sorted by price
All prepaid mobile phone plans across Australian carriers and MVNOs, sorted cheapest first. No lock-in contract — BYO handset, recharge when you need it.
Prices validated: 4 Sept 2026
| Carrier | Plan | Data | Type | 5G | eSIM | $/mo | Actions | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | LycaPlan S | 50GB | Prepaid | Yes | Yes | $16.07 | Visit lycamobile | |
| LycaPlan M | 120GB | Prepaid | Yes | Yes | $21.43 | Visit lycamobile | |
 | $23 Mobile Plan | 12GB | Prepaid | No | Yes | $23.00 | Visit aldi-mobile | |
 | Small Monthly | 25GB | Prepaid | No | Yes | $23.00 | Visit kogan-mobile | |
 | Starter | 29GB | Prepaid | No | Yes | $23.90 | Visit yomojo | |
| Starter | 29GB | Prepaid | No | Yes | $24.90 | Visit yomojo | |
 | SAVER 4G | 15GB | Prepaid | No | Yes | $25.00 | Visit superloop | |
 | 22GB 28 Day Plan | 22GB | Prepaid | No | — | $26.79 | Visit coles-mobile | |
 | 28 Days Plan 22GB | 22GB | Prepaid | Yes | — | $26.79 | Visit catch-connect | |
| $12.50 first 6 recharges 28 Days Plan | 22GB | Prepaid | Yes | — | $26.79 | Visit catch-connect | |
| Medium Monthly | 40GB | Prepaid | Yes | Yes | $29.00 | Visit kogan-mobile | |
 | 29GB | 29GB | Prepaid | Yes | Yes | $29.00 | Visit ezee-mobile | |
| $29 5G Mobile Plan | 29GB | Prepaid | Yes | Yes | $29.00 | Visit aldi-mobile | |
| Essential | 42GB | Prepaid | No | Yes | $29.90 | Visit yomojo | |
 | 15GB 28 Day SIM Plan | 15GB | Prepaid | Yes | Yes | $32.14 | Visit amaysim | |
| 28 day plan 50GB | 35GB | Prepaid | No | — | $32.14 | Visit coles-mobile | |
| 28 Days Plan 32GB | 32GB | Prepaid | Yes | — | $32.14 | Visit catch-connect | |
| $15 for first 6 recharges 28 Days Plan | 32GB | Prepaid | Yes | — | $32.14 | Visit catch-connect | |
| Pro | 105GB | Prepaid | No | Yes | $34.90 | Visit yomojo | |
| Monthly plan 75GB | 45GB | Prepaid | Yes | — | $35.00 | Visit coles-mobile | |
| ESSENTIAL 5G | 35GB | Prepaid | Yes | Yes | $35.00 | Visit superloop | |
 | Vodafone Prepaid Plus 75GB | 25GB | Prepaid | Yes | Yes | $37.50 | Visit vodafone | |
| LycaPlan SM | 100GB | Prepaid | Yes | Yes | $37.50 | Visit lycamobile | |
| 42GB 28 Day SIM Plan | 42GB | Prepaid | Yes | Yes | $37.50 | Visit amaysim | |
| $39 5G Mobile Plan | 75GB | Prepaid | Yes | Yes | $39.00 | Visit aldi-mobile | |
| 70GB | 70GB | Prepaid | Yes | Yes | $39.00 | Visit ezee-mobile | |
| Large Monthly | 80GB | Prepaid | Yes | Yes | $40.00 | Visit kogan-mobile | |
| CHOICE 5G | 75GB | Prepaid | Yes | Yes | $40.00 | Visit superloop | |
 | 60GB 28 Day Plan | 30GB | Prepaid | Yes | Yes | $41.79 | Visit boost-mobile | |
| 10GB 7 Day SIM Plan | 10GB | Prepaid | Yes | Yes | $42.86 | Visit amaysim | |
| $20 for first 6 recharges 28 Days Plan | 65GB | Prepaid | Yes | — | $42.86 | Visit catch-connect | |
| 80GB 28 Day SIM Plan | 80GB | Prepaid | Yes | Yes | $42.86 | Visit amaysim | |
 | Optus Prepaid 50GB 28 Days | 30GB | Prepaid | Yes | Yes | $42.86 | Visit optus | |
| Vodafone Prepaid Plus 90GB | 30GB | Prepaid | Yes | Yes | $42.86 | Visit vodafone | |
| 28 Days Plan 65GB | 65GB | Prepaid | Yes | — | $42.86 | Visit catch-connect | |
 | $44 Pre-Paid Casual Plan Sale | 1GB | Prepaid | No | — | $44.00 | Visit telstra | |
| 100GB | 100GB | Prepaid | Yes | Yes | $45.00 | Visit ezee-mobile | |
| Monthly plan 130GB | 100GB | Prepaid | Yes | — | $45.00 | Visit coles-mobile | |
| $44 Pre-Paid Mobile Plan Sale | 20GB | Prepaid | Yes | Yes | $47.14 | Visit telstra | |
| Optus Prepaid 45GB 28 Days | 25GB | Prepaid | Yes | Yes | $47.14 | Visit optus | |
| $44 Pre-Paid Mobile Plan | 20GB | Prepaid | No | Yes | $47.14 | Visit telstra | |
| 250GB 28 Day SIM Plan | 250GB | Prepaid | Yes | Yes | $48.21 | Visit amaysim | |
| $49 5G Mobile Plan | 120GB | Prepaid | Yes | Yes | $49.00 | Visit aldi-mobile | |
| Ultra | 220GB | Prepaid | No | Yes | $49.90 | Visit yomojo | |
| PLUS 5G | 130GB | Prepaid | Yes | Yes | $50.00 | Visit superloop | |
| 75GB 28 Day Plan | 45GB | Prepaid | Yes | Yes | $52.50 | Visit boost-mobile | |
| 120GB 28 Day SIM Plan | 120GB | Prepaid | Yes | Yes | $53.57 | Visit amaysim | |
| Optus Prepaid 75GB 28 Days | 40GB | Prepaid | Yes | Yes | $53.57 | Visit optus | |
| Vodafone Prepaid Plus 120GB | 40GB | Prepaid | Yes | Yes | $53.57 | Visit vodafone | |
| LycaPlan L | 300GB | Prepaid | Yes | Yes | $53.57 | Visit lycamobile | |
| $55 5G Family Plan | 50GB | Prepaid | Yes | Yes | $55.00 | Visit aldi-mobile | |
| 160GB | 160GB | Prepaid | Yes | Yes | $55.00 | Visit ezee-mobile | |
| Vodafone Prepaid Plus 5GB | 5GB | Prepaid | Yes | Yes | $55.71 | Visit vodafone | |
| Optus Prepaid 65GB 28 Days | 35GB | Prepaid | Yes | Yes | $57.86 | Visit optus | |
| $54 Pre-Paid Mobile Plan | 35GB | Prepaid | No | Yes | $57.86 | Visit telstra | |
| $59 5G Mobile Plan | 175GB | Prepaid | Yes | Yes | $59.00 | Visit aldi-mobile | |
| MAX 5G | 160GB | Prepaid | Yes | Yes | $60.00 | Visit superloop | |
| 105GB 28 Day Plan | 55GB | Prepaid | Yes | Yes | $63.21 | Visit boost-mobile | |
| Optus Prepaid 5GB 7 Days | 5GB | Prepaid | Yes | Yes | $64.29 | Visit optus | |
| Vodafone Prepaid Plus 165GB | 55GB | Prepaid | Yes | Yes | $64.29 | Visit vodafone | |
| Optus Prepaid 85GB 28 Days | 45GB | Prepaid | Yes | Yes | $68.57 | Visit optus | |
| $64 Pre-Paid Mobile Plan | 45GB | Prepaid | No | Yes | $68.57 | Visit telstra | |
| $74 Pre-Paid Mobile Plan | 80GB | Prepaid | No | Yes | $79.29 | Visit telstra | |
| 150GB 28 Day Plan | 100GB | Prepaid | Yes | Yes | $79.29 | Visit boost-mobile | |
| INTL. Roaming Large | 7GB | Prepaid | Yes | Yes | $85.71 | Visit boost-mobile | |
| $95 5G Family Plan | 100GB | Prepaid | Yes | Yes | $95.00 | Visit aldi-mobile | |
| $125 5G Family Plan | 150GB | Prepaid | Yes | Yes | $125.00 | Visit aldi-mobile | |
| INTL. Roaming Medium | 5GB | Prepaid | Yes | Yes | $128.57 | Visit boost-mobile | |
| INTL. Roaming Small | 2GB | Prepaid | Yes | Yes | $200.00 | Visit boost-mobile |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cheapest prepaid phone plan in Australia?▾
LycaPlan S by lycamobile at $16.07 is currently the cheapest monthly prepaid recharge in Bill Hero's comparison across 69 plans. Prices are verified daily.
Do prepaid plans lock me into a contract?▾
No. Prepaid plans have no lock-in contract — you recharge when you need to and stop when you like. There is no credit check. Recharge periods are typically 28, 35, or 365 days. If you don't recharge before expiry you may lose unused data and credit.
What is the difference between prepaid and postpaid mobile?▾
Prepaid plans require you to pay upfront — you buy a recharge and use the allowance within the validity period. Postpaid plans bill you monthly in arrears. Prepaid suits people with variable usage or who want no commitment; postpaid suits those who want predictable monthly billing.
Can I keep my number when switching to prepaid?▾
Yes. Number portability applies to both prepaid and postpaid. You can transfer your existing number to a new prepaid carrier — the process typically takes 1–2 business days and requires your account number and date of birth from your current carrier.
Is eSIM available on prepaid plans?▾
Yes — many carriers now support eSIM on prepaid plans, including Telstra, Optus, Vodafone, and several MVNOs. eSIM lets you activate instantly without a physical SIM. Check the eSIM column in the plan table above.
Which prepaid network has the best coverage?▾
Telstra's prepaid network covers the widest geographic area. Optus and Vodafone cover most metropolitan and major regional areas. MVNOs operate on one of these three networks and provide identical geographic coverage to their host network at lower prices.
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