Long-Expiry & Annual Prepaid Phone Plans Australia
32 long-expiry prepaid plans compared — cheapest is $44 Pre-Paid Casual Plan 6 Month Plan by telstra at $44 upfront for 180 days. Pay once, use for months — no monthly recharge required.
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Forward your bill32 Long-Expiry Plans — sorted by upfront price
Prepaid plans with 90-day or longer validity, sorted by upfront cost. Prices shown are the total amount you pay at purchase — not a monthly equivalent. Data allowance lasts for the full validity period.
Prices validated: 4 Nov 2026
| Carrier | Plan | Data | Duration | Upfront Price | Network | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| telstra | $44 Pre-Paid Casual Plan 6 Month Plan | 1GB | 180 days | $44 | telstra | Visit telstra |
| amaysim | 150GB Long Expiry SIM Plan | 150GB | 184 days | $150 | optus | Visit amaysim |
| kogan-mobile | Small (365 days) | 140GB | 365 days | $179.90 | vodafone | Visit kogan-mobile |
| boost-mobile | $180 Prepaid SIM+ | 100GB | 180 days | $180 | telstra | Visit boost-mobile |
| vodafone | Prepaid Plus $180 | 100GB | 365 days | $180 | vodafone | Visit vodafone |
| kogan-mobile | Medium (365 days) | 200GB | 365 days | $190 | vodafone | Visit kogan-mobile |
| telstra | $200 Pre-Paid Mobile Plan 6 Month Plan | 80GB | 180 days | $200 | telstra | Visit telstra |
| catch-connect | 365 Days Plan 350GB | 350GB | 365 days | $200 | optus | Visit catch-connect |
| lebara | $200 SIM Plan | 180GB | 365 days | $200 | vodafone | Visit lebara |
| catch-connect | 365 Days Plan $149 350GB | 200GB | 365 days | $200 | optus | Visit catch-connect |
| kogan-mobile | Large (365 days) | 300GB | 365 days | $240 | vodafone | Visit kogan-mobile |
| coles-mobile | $240 Coles Mobile Plan (365 days) | 210GB | 365 days | $240 | optus | Visit coles-mobile |
| catch-connect | 365 Days Plan 400GB | 280GB | 365 days | $250 | optus | Visit catch-connect |
| catch-connect | 365 Days Plan $169 350GB | 280GB | 365 days | $250 | optus | Visit catch-connect |
| vodafone | Prepaid Plus $250 | 150GB | 365 days | $250 | vodafone | Visit vodafone |
| lebara | $250 SIM Plan | 260GB | 365 days | $250 | vodafone | Visit lebara |
| catch-connect | 365 Days Plan 400GB | 400GB | 365 days | $250 | optus | Visit catch-connect |
| amaysim | 220GB Long Expiry SIM Plan | 200GB | 365 days | $270 | optus | Visit amaysim |
| catch-connect | 365 Days Plan 600GB | 340GB | 365 days | $275 | optus | Visit catch-connect |
| aldi-mobile | $289 5G 365 Day Plan | 300GB | 365 days | $289 | telstra | Visit aldi-mobile |
| catch-connect | $179/450GB first year 365 Days Plan | 360GB | 365 days | $300 | optus | Visit catch-connect |
| lebara | $300 SIM Plan | 425GB | 365 days | $300 | vodafone | Visit lebara |
| boost-mobile | $300 Prepaid SIM+ | 240GB | 365 days | $300 | telstra | Visit boost-mobile |
| kogan-mobile | Extra Large (365 days) | 500GB | 365 days | $300 | vodafone | Visit kogan-mobile |
| catch-connect | 365 Days Plan $179 450GB | 360GB | 365 days | $300 | optus | Visit catch-connect |
| catch-connect | 365 Days Plan 450GB | 450GB | 365 days | $300 | optus | Visit catch-connect |
| amaysim | 240GB Long Expiry SIM Plan | 240GB | 365 days | $320 | optus | Visit amaysim |
| woolworths-mobile | 5G Prepaid Long Expiry 300GB | 300GB | 365 days | $320 | telstra | Visit woolworths-mobile |
| amaysim | 400GB Long Expiry SIM Plan | 350GB | 365 days | $350 | optus | Visit amaysim |
| vodafone | Prepaid Plus $350 | 250GB | 365 days | $350 | vodafone | Visit vodafone |
| boost-mobile | $365 Prepaid SIM+ | 365GB | 365 days | $365 | telstra | Visit boost-mobile |
| telstra | $395 Pre-Paid Mobile Plan 12 Month Plan | 180GB | 365 days | $395 | telstra | Visit telstra |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a long-expiry prepaid plan?
A long-expiry prepaid plan is a SIM recharge with a validity period of 90 days or more — typically 90, 180, or 365 days. You pay the full amount upfront and the data, calls, and SMS allowance lasts for the entire validity period. There is no monthly billing cycle and no automatic recurring charge.
Is a 365-day plan cheaper than monthly recharges?
Annual plans often work out cheaper per month than rolling monthly recharges. $44 Pre-Paid Casual Plan 6 Month Plan by telstra costs $44 upfront for 180 days — roughly $3.67 per month equivalent. Compare that against the equivalent monthly plan to see if the annual upfront cost saves you money over the year.
Do long-expiry plans include calls and SMS?
Most long-expiry prepaid plans from Australian carriers include unlimited standard calls and SMS within Australia for the duration of the plan. Some also include international calling minutes to selected countries. Check the plan details for the specific inclusions before purchasing.
Which networks offer long-expiry prepaid plans?
Telstra, Optus, and Vodafone all offer 180-day and 365-day prepaid recharges directly. Several MVNOs — including Kogan Mobile, Boost Mobile, Lebara, Catch Connect, and Amaysim — also offer long-expiry plans on these same networks, often at lower prices than the major carriers.
What happens to unused data when a long-expiry plan expires?
If you do not recharge before the plan expires, unused data and credit are forfeited. Some carriers allow you to roll over unused data to the next recharge if you renew before the expiry date. Check your carrier's terms — expiry and rollover policies vary between providers.
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