Best SIM-only plans in Australia (July 2021)

Date:
Mon, 05 Jul 2021 07:45:31 +0000

Description:
If you're happy with your phone then there's plenty of dosh to be saved with
a SIM-only plan.

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When it comes to mobile plans , we tend to think of those that come bundled with a handset. But if youve already got a phone youre happy with, SIM-only plans are an excellent opportunity to save some money.

A SIM-only plan is any plan that doesnt bundle in a phone, often on a no lock-in contract, where you simply pay month-to-month. Theres often a great deal of value to be found in these plans.

To make it easier for you, weve gone through each of the SIM-only providers available to Aussies right now and have hand-picked the best deals weve come across, whether theyre big on data, low on cost, or a perfect middle-ground overall. Best SIM-only plan under AU$25 Best SIM-only plan under AU$40 Best high data plan Current SIM-only deals

Well get to our best SIM-only recommendations below, but first, were highlighting a number of ace deals on post-paid and pre-paid SIMs. Here are the current offers worth considering before choosing your provider: Moose Mobile: 20GB for AU$16.80 (save AU$7p/m for first 12 months) Circles.Life: 50GB for AU$20 (first 12 months, then 20GB for AU$28) Amaysim: six month plan with 125GB for AU$75 (first renewal, then AU$150 for six months ongoing) Compare SIM-only plans Best SIM-only plan under AU$25

Circles.Life | 50GB data | No lock-in contract | AU$20p/m (first 12 months, then AU$28p/m)

Circles.Life continues to be the telco to beat, with this deal that will get you 50GB of data for only AU$20 a month. That means you can get a years worth of mobile service for just AU$240, which is incredibly good. The discounted plan is available for your first 12 months with Circles.Life, before it bumps up slightly to AU$28 each billing. Your monthly data will be boosted from
20GB to 50GB for the first 12 months as well. This offer is available to anyone, all you need is the code 50GBWOEXCL to redeem.

Total minimum cost is AU$20 Best SIM-only plan under AU$40

Circles.Life | 100GB data | No lock-in contract | AU$30p/m (first 12 months, then AU$38p/m)

Circles.Life is often our best overall pick for a plan under AU$40, and thats because youll score a huge 100GB of data for just AU$38. The telco is now reducing your plans fees for the first 12 months, so youll instead pay AU$30 each billing for the first year just enter the code 100GBOFFER to redeem.
You can cancel the service any time without a fee, and it uses the Optus 4G Plus network.

Total minimum cost is AU$30 Best high data plan

Vodafone Super plan | 150GB data | No lock-in contract | AU$55p/m

Need data to burn? This Vodafone Super plan comes with 150GB of data and will only set you back AU$55 a month. The plan usually comes with 60GB, but Vodafones upping it to 150GB for as long as you stay connected. Youll get access to Vodafones 5G network, though its in the very early stages of
rolling out and is quite limited. If youd like better 5G coverage, wed
suggest checking out Optus .

Total minimum cost is AU$55 More SIM-only deals: plans under AU$40 More SIM-only deals: plans over AU$40 Compare Australian smartphone prices on the latest models at Getprice Should I go SIM-only?



If you a) want to save some money; b) dont want to be tied into a lengthy contract; c) already own a perfectly fine phone; or d) all of the above, then going SIM-only is well worth considering. In fact, youre probably in one of two situations if your thoughts are turning to a SIM-only mobile plan:

1. Youre coming to the end of your contract and your phone is still fighting fit (if not, then head to our best mobile phones deals page to see what plan you can grab alongside a phone). On a SIM-only plan, youll wind up paying
much less than you are under contract, and you can often stick to a rolling month-to-month arrangement so that if your circumstances change, you can change with them.

2. Its time for a shiny new smartphone and you want to get the best value humanly possible. Youll have to find a few hundred bucks (or thousand at this stage) upfront for the handset, but youll end up better off at the end of it all. Plus, if youre a commitment-phobe, most SIM-only plans dont require you to sign up for two years like you would with a normal contract. What SIM card size do I need?



There are three sizes of SIM card that you can get for your phone, and the
one you need will depend on your handset. Its been a while since the traditional, so-called standard SIM (15 x 25mm) has genuinely been the staple in new phones.

Instead, any phone youve bought within the last five or so years is much more likely to require a micro (12 x 15mm) or nano (8.8 x 12.3mm) SIM the iPhone
5 was Apples first mobile with a nano SIM, while Samsung began using the smallest size in its Galaxy S6.

Before you purchase your new SIM, double-check the manufacturers website to see what size you require. And if youre simply not sure, most networks now send out a triple SIM, so you'll get one of each size. What contract length should I get?



Unlike with a contract, theres a lot more flexibility available when it comes to how long your SIM-only plan will last. Two-year commitments are virtually unheard of, with the norm now being rolling one-month contracts for ultimate flexibility.

You can sometimes get better prices if you tie yourself in for 12 months, especially on larger data tariffs. But sticking to one month at a time means that you could effectively hand-pick a new plan to suit you every 30 days or so. How much data do I need?



Because you can change your plan up more regularly than on a normal,
lengthier contract, its less crucial to get this nailed from the start. But
if youre considering a 12-month contract, or just put a personal pride on getting things right first time, then well help you find the data sweet spot.

Firstly, check your phone to see how much data youve been using to date, and whether you have the tendency to use more than your current allowance every month. Then, if youre still unsure, check out our guidance:

0-5GB Tiny amounts of data on SIM-only plans could be a blessing or a curse. If youre putting it in a rarely used phone that will scarcely be away from Wi-Fi then it makes total sense. But if you end up with one because your
heads turned by the incredible price, then you could end up paying more if
you continually go over your allowance.

5-10GB For anybody who needs data for little more than the occasional Google Maps route planning, 10GB plans come cheap and give you much more freedom to scroll away online away from the Wi-Fi.

10-20GB If you cant leave the house without having a music streaming service like Spotify pouring into your ears, then it might be worth paying for some extra GBs of data.

20-40GB This is a significant amount of data and many networks now offer something in this range for a reasonably appetising price. Whether streaming music, downloading podcasts and watching social media videos or the
occasional movie or TV show is your thing, you should be covered.

40GB+ Only smartphone junkies that need regular (and hefty) data fixes need bother with this avalanche of GBs. Youll be able to rinse Netflix, Spotify
and online games without too much fear of topping out.

The SIM-only plans on this page are checked regularly, so make sure you
visit often if you want to get the most up-to-date information on the plans that are currently available!



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