Telstra mobile providers: Compare plans on the Telstra Network

If you're looking for cheap mobile plans on the Telstra network, you should consider a Telstra MVNO. 

These Telstra network providers purchase network access from Telstra, then resell it for cheap. They typically keep prices down by having fewer overheads like marketing, large staff counts, brick-and-mortar stores, etc. That said, Telstra MVNO coverage usually isn't exactly the same Telstra's itself, which we'll cover in more detail further on.

But first, we'll go over our pick for the best Telstra MVNO, then look at the cheapest Telstra network mobile plans in our database, based on introductory price and long-term costs.

Anybody looking for a cheap mobile plan from a provider who uses the Telstra network should definitely consider Tangerine's budget-friendly options.

Generally speaking, Tangerine's cheapest plans tend to sit at the lower end of the Telstra MVNO market. They also come with no lock-in contract – so, if you do find you're operating in some sort of Bermuda Triangle of bad coverage, you can go elsewhere without paying exit fees. 

Tangerine's plans also include a rare perk: unlimited calls to 15 countries on all but its cheapest plan. Plus, any data you don't use can be rolled over up to a 500GB or 1000GB limit, depending on the plan.

If you're looking for cheap plans from Telstra network providers, you have plenty of options. Above are the cheapest Telstra network mobile plans in our database, limited to one per provider. This table can include plans with introductory discounts, which generally run for the first six months, after which the monthly fee increases.

Almost all SIM-only plans have no contracts or exit fees, so you can save a decent amount by jumping between providers to snap up those deals. But this type of deal is rarer for Telstra providers than it is for the rest of the market, so it's not as sure a thing as it might be with a Vodafone or Optus MVNO.

Telstra MVNO plans generally start at around 12GB for $23 per month. You can click the "View Full Results" link to see a wider range of plans.

If you don't want to worry about introductory offers, we've also compared plans based on the total cost over the first 24 months in the table above – once again limited to one result per Telstra MVNO. This means you can essentially set and forget your mobile service, but still be confident you're with a cheap Telstra network plan.

That said, given Telstra providers tend to steer clear of the intro discount trend, so there aren't usually as many options when compared to the rest of the market.

Over the course of a two year period, the cheapest Telstra MVNO plans will cost you around $550. You can click the "View Full Results" link to see a wider range of plans.

If you need more data than is included with the cheapest plans from Telstra network providers, the above table includes plans with at least 20GB of data – limited to one result per provider. Results can vary quite a bit in this range, so weigh your options up before making a decision.

If you'd like a bit more plan info, such as 5G inclusions, or to view additional plans, click the "View Full Fesults" link at the bottom of the list.

The cheapest Telstra network mobile plan from each provider tends to be limited to 4G, which might not be what you're looking for. These days, most smartphones comes with 5G as standard but you'll need a mobile provider that offers 5G service to get the most out of that connectivity.

Above, we've compared plans with 5G – though keep in mind most Telstra providers cap the speeds at 150Mbps for all but their most-expensive plans. The main exception is postpaid plans from Telstra itself, which have no speed limit.

Even with a speed limit though, 5G does still offer a number of important advantages over 4G. For instance, the coverage may be more robust which means you're less likely to suffer from network congestion.