By Ned McRae
We like to be clear and straightforward. So our SIM only mobile plans get straight to the point: more data for less money, no contracts, and fast number transfers.
Our SIM Only plans are designed for savvy folks who are looking for some very specific things:
If you're looking for any of these things then read on to see how our SIM Only plans stack up against Telstra.
Phone companies are notorious for making comparisons difficult, but we don't have anything to hide!
So to make a realistic and easy-to-understand comparison, we've compared our most popular plan with Telstra's cheapest plan. Take a look: (Updated April 2025)
| SpinTel | Telstra | |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly price | $29.00 | $65.00 |
| Minimum cost | $29.00 | $65.00 |
| Data | 50GB | 50GB |
| Calls | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Texts | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| 12 months cost | $348.00 | $780.00 |
| Savings with SpinTel | $432.00 |
The cheapest Telstra option ($65/month with no lock-in contract) is more expensive than our highest-tier plan. (Updated April 2025)
| SpinTel (Lowest tier) | SpinTel (Highest tier) | Telstra (Lowest tier) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest starting price | $14.00 | $50.00 | $65.00 |
| Termination fee | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Transfer time | Same day | Same day | Up to 3 days |
| Usage alerts | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Data capping | Automatic | Automatic | Opt-in |
| Included data | 25GB | 200GB | 50GB |
| Additional data | $10 per GB | $12 per GB | No excess charges (speed slows to 1.5mbps) |
| National calls | Unlimited | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| National texts | Unlimited | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Bonus | $14 for first 6 months | – | – |
For the same price as Telstra's basic plan ($65/month for 50GB), you could get:
Or for just over half the price of Telstra's entry plan:
That's double the data at nearly half the price
We're proud to have been recognised with numerous awards over the years for our innovative products and customer service. We'll guide you through configuring and setting up your mobile service — over the phone or online. You'll find detailed guides on our support site and helpful staff if you prefer calling in.
