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iPHONE 5 PLAN CENTRAL

iPhone Plans:
iPhone 5s, 5c & 4S

Compare the latest plans for the latest Apple iPhone models - the 5c and 5s and 4S. The 5s includes Touch ID - a fingerprint identity sensor built into the home button.

  • Plans have now been announced from all major Australian carriers.
  • We've got an iPhone buying super guide at the bottom of this page to help you get the right mobile plan with your next iPhone.

NEW iPhone Plan Visualiser
A graphical view of available minutes on plans.

Phone Plan Contract Value Data Price How to Buy
 
Apple iPhone 4S 8GB
Apple iPhone 4S 8GB
$4/mth
$30 Plan
  • Optus 4G Mobile Network in available areas
  • Unlimited calls to Virgin Mobile in Australia
Deal
Bonus 100MB and $100 Included Value
24
Months
$200
Details
200MB
Details
$34/mthMin. Total Cost $816
over 24 months
Go to site
 
Apple iPhone 4S 8GB
Apple iPhone 4S 8GB
$5/mth
$30 Plan
  • Unlimited Data First 2 Months
  • 4G in selected metro areas
Deal
2 Months Free Access Fees!
24
Months
$300
Details
300MB
Details
$35/mthMin. Total Cost $780
over 24 months
Call Vodafone on
1300 313 448
Go to siteCall me back
 
Apple iPhone 4S 8GB
Apple iPhone 4S 8GB
$0 upfront after your $5 handset credit+
$35 Optus My Plan Plus
Share data with up to 5 mobile broadband devices
  • One off $5 set up fee per device for data sharing
  • Unlimited standard national SMS/MMS
  • Additional data $10 per extra 1GB
24
Months
300 mins
Details
500MB
Details
$35/mthMin. Total Cost $840
over 24 months
Call Optus Sales
1300 237 600
Go to site

All for use within Australia. Cost of 1MB included data is $0.0293.

 
Apple iPhone 4S 8GB
Apple iPhone 4S 8GB
$0 upfront after your $5 handset credit+
$35 Optus My Plan Business
Share data with up to 5 mobile broadband devices for just a one off $5 set up fee per device
  • Unlimited standard national SMS/MMS
  • Additional data $10 per extra 1GB
  • Usage alerts to help you avoid hefty excess fees
24
Months
300 mins
Details
500MB
Details
$35/mthMin. Total Cost $840
over 24 months
Call Optus Business
1300 552 273
Go to site

All for use within Australia. Cost of 1MB included data is $0.0293.

 
Apple iPhone 4S 8GB
Apple iPhone 4S 8GB
$0 upfront
$40 Plan
  • Unlimited Data First 2 Months
  • Infinite standard SMS in Australia and to overseas
  • 4G in selected metro areas
Deal
2 Months Free Access Fees!
24
Months
$400
Details
500MB
Details
$40/mthMin. Total Cost $880
over 24 months
Call Vodafone on
1300 313 448
Go to siteCall me back
 
Apple iPhone 4S 8GB
Apple iPhone 4S 8GB
$0 upfront
$40 Plan
  • Optus 4G Mobile Network in available areas
  • Unlimited calls to Virgin Mobile in Australia
Deal
Bonus 1GB Data Included
24
Months
$450
Details
1.5GB
Details
$40/mthMin. Total Cost $960
over 24 months
Go to site
 
Apple iPhone 5c 16GB
Apple iPhone 5c 16GB
$16/mth
$30 Plan
  • Unlimited Data First 2 Months
  • 4G in selected metro areas
Deal
2 Months Free Access Fees!
24
Months
$300
Details
300MB
Details
$46/mthMin. Total Cost $1,044
over 24 months
Call Vodafone on
1300 313 448
Go to siteCall me back
 
Apple iPhone 5c 16GB
Apple iPhone 5c 16GB
$16/mth
$30 Plan
  • Optus 4G Mobile Network in available areas
  • Unlimited calls to Virgin Mobile in Australia
Deal
Bonus 100MB and $100 Included Value
24
Months
$200
Details
200MB
Details
$46/mthMin. Total Cost $1,104
over 24 months
Go to site
 
Apple iPhone 5c 32GB
Apple iPhone 5c 32GB
$19/mth
$30 Plan
  • Optus 4G Mobile Network in available areas
  • Unlimited calls to Virgin Mobile in Australia
Deal
Bonus 100MB and $100 Included Value
24
Months
$200
Details
200MB
Details
$49/mthMin. Total Cost $1,176
over 24 months
Go to site
 
Apple iPhone 4S 8GB
Apple iPhone 4S 8GB
$0 upfront
$50 Plan
  • Unlimited Data First 2 Months
  • Infinite standard SMS in Australia and to overseas
  • 4G in selected metro areas
Deal
2 Months Free Access Fees!
24
Months
$500
Details
1GB
Details
$50/mthMin. Total Cost $1,100
over 24 months
Call Vodafone on
1300 313 448
Go to siteCall me back
 
Apple iPhone 4S 8GB
Apple iPhone 4S 8GB
$0 upfront after your $10 handset credit+
$50 Optus My Plan Plus
Share data with up to 5 mobile broadband devices
  • One off $5 set up fee per device for data sharing
  • Unlimited standard national SMS/MMS
  • Additional data $10 per extra 1GB
24
Months
600 mins
Details
1GB
Details
$50/mthMin. Total Cost $1,200
over 24 months
Call Optus Sales
1300 237 600
Go to site

All for use within Australia. Cost of 1MB included data is $0.0195.

 
Apple iPhone 4S 8GB
Apple iPhone 4S 8GB
$0 upfront after your $10 handset credit+
$50 Optus My Plan Business
Share data with up to 5 mobile broadband devices for just a one off $5 set up fee per device
  • Unlimited standard national SMS/MMS
  • Additional data $10 per extra 1GB
  • Usage alerts to help you avoid hefty excess fees
24
Months
600 mins
Details
1GB
Details
$50/mthMin. Total Cost $1,200
over 24 months
Call Optus Business
1300 552 273
Go to site

All for use within Australia. Cost of 1MB included data is $0.0195.

 
Apple iPhone 4S 8GB
Apple iPhone 4S 8GB
$0 upfront
$50 Plan
  • Optus 4G Mobile Network in available areas
  • Unlimited calls to Virgin Mobile in Australia
Deal
Bonus 1GB Data Included
24
Months
$500
Details
2GB
Details
$50/mthMin. Total Cost $1,200
over 24 months
Go to site
 
Apple iPhone 5c 16GB
Apple iPhone 5c 16GB
$12/mth
$40 Plan
  • Unlimited Data First 2 Months
  • Infinite standard SMS in Australia and to overseas
  • 4G in selected metro areas
Deal
2 Months Free Access Fees!
24
Months
$400
Details
500MB
Details
$52/mthMin. Total Cost $1,168
over 24 months
Call Vodafone on
1300 313 448
Go to siteCall me back
 
Apple iPhone 5c 16GB
Apple iPhone 5c 16GB
$12/mth
$40 Plan
  • Optus 4G Mobile Network in available areas
  • Unlimited calls to Virgin Mobile in Australia
Deal
Bonus 1GB Data Included
24
Months
$450
Details
1.5GB
Details
$52/mthMin. Total Cost $1,248
over 24 months
Go to site
 
Apple iPhone 4S 8GB
Apple iPhone 4S 8GB
$0 upfront when you stay connected for 24 months
$55 Mobile Accelerate Plan
Unlimited SMS within Australia to standard Australian numbers
  • All to std Australian numbers (excl use O/S)
  • Australia’s most reliable mobile network
Deal
$40 voucher from THE ICONIC when you sign up online before 11 July 2014
24
Months
$550
Details
500MB
Details
$55/mthMin. Total Cost $1,320
over 24 months
Call Telstra Now
1300 556 610
Go to site
 
Apple iPhone 5c 32GB
Apple iPhone 5c 32GB
$15/mth
$40 Plan
  • Optus 4G Mobile Network in available areas
  • Unlimited calls to Virgin Mobile in Australia
Deal
Bonus 1GB Data Included
24
Months
$450
Details
1.5GB
Details
$55/mthMin. Total Cost $1,320
over 24 months
Go to site
 
Apple iPhone 5c 16GB
Apple iPhone 5c 16GB
$20/mth after your $5 handset credit+
$35 Optus My Plan Plus
Share data with up to 5 mobile broadband devices
  • One off $5 set up fee per device for data sharing
  • Unlimited standard national SMS/MMS
  • Additional data $10 per extra 1GB
24
Months
300 mins
Details
500MB
Details
$55/mthMin. Total Cost $1,320
over 24 months
Call Optus Sales
1300 237 600
Go to site

All for use within Australia. Cost of 1MB included data is $0.0293.

 
Apple iPhone 5c 16GB
Apple iPhone 5c 16GB
$20/mth after your $5 handset credit+
$35 Optus My Plan Business
Share data with up to 5 mobile broadband devices for just a one off $5 set up fee per device
  • Unlimited standard national SMS/MMS
  • Additional data $10 per extra 1GB
  • Usage alerts to help you avoid hefty excess fees
24
Months
300 mins
Details
500MB
Details
$55/mthMin. Total Cost $1,320
over 24 months
Call Optus Business
1300 552 273
Go to site

All for use within Australia. Cost of 1MB included data is $0.0293.

 
Apple iPhone 5s 16GB
Apple iPhone 5s 16GB
$26/mth
$30 Plan
  • Optus 4G Mobile Network in available areas
  • Unlimited calls to Virgin Mobile in Australia
Deal
Bonus 100MB and $100 Included Value
24
Months
$200
Details
200MB
Details
$56/mthMin. Total Cost $1,344
over 24 months
Go to site
 
Apple iPhone 5s 16GB
Apple iPhone 5s 16GB
$22/mth after your $5 handset credit+
$35 Optus My Plan Plus
Share data with up to 5 mobile broadband devices
  • One off $5 set up fee per device for data sharing
  • Unlimited standard national SMS/MMS
  • Additional data $10 per extra 1GB
24
Months
300 mins
Details
500MB
Details
$57/mthMin. Total Cost $1,368
over 24 months
Call Optus Sales
1300 237 600
Go to site

All for use within Australia. Cost of 1MB included data is $0.0293.

 
Apple iPhone 5s 16GB
Apple iPhone 5s 16GB
$22/mth after your $5 handset credit+
$35 Optus My Plan Business
Share data with up to 5 mobile broadband devices for just a one off $5 set up fee per device
  • Unlimited standard national SMS/MMS
  • Additional data $10 per extra 1GB
  • Usage alerts to help you avoid hefty excess fees
24
Months
300 mins
Details
500MB
Details
$57/mthMin. Total Cost $1,368
over 24 months
Call Optus Business
1300 552 273
Go to site

All for use within Australia. Cost of 1MB included data is $0.0293.

 
Apple iPhone 5c 16GB
Apple iPhone 5c 16GB
$8/mth
$50 Plan
  • Unlimited Data First 2 Months
  • Infinite standard SMS in Australia and to overseas
  • 4G in selected metro areas
Deal
2 Months Free Access Fees!
24
Months
$500
Details
1GB
Details
$58/mthMin. Total Cost $1,292
over 24 months
Call Vodafone on
1300 313 448
Go to siteCall me back
 
Apple iPhone 5c 16GB
Apple iPhone 5c 16GB
$8/mth
$50 Plan
  • Optus 4G Mobile Network in available areas
  • Unlimited calls to Virgin Mobile in Australia
Deal
Bonus 1GB Data Included
24
Months
$500
Details
2GB
Details
$58/mthMin. Total Cost $1,392
over 24 months
Go to site
 
Apple iPhone 5c 16GB
Apple iPhone 5c 16GB
$4/mth when you stay connected for 24 months
$55 Mobile Accelerate Plan
Unlimited SMS within Australia to standard Australian numbers
  • All to std Australian numbers (excl use O/S)
  • Australia’s most reliable mobile network
Deal
$40 voucher from THE ICONIC when you sign up online before 11 July 2014
24
Months
$550
Details
500MB
Details
$59/mthMin. Total Cost $1,416
over 24 months
Call Telstra Now
1300 556 610
Go to site
 
Apple iPhone 4S 8GB
Apple iPhone 4S 8GB
$0 upfront
$60 Plan
  • Unlimited Data First 2 Months
  • Infinite standard SMS in Australia and to overseas
  • Unlimited Vodafone to Vodafone calling
  • 4G in selected metro areas
Deal
2 Months Free Access Fees!
24
Months
$700
Details
1.5GB
Details
$60/mthMin. Total Cost $1,320
over 24 months
Call Vodafone on
1300 313 448
Go to siteCall me back
 
Apple iPhone 4S 8GB
Apple iPhone 4S 8GB
$0 upfront after your $10 handset credit+
$60 Optus My Plan Plus
Share data with up to 5 mobile broadband devices
  • One off $5 set up fee per device for data sharing
  • Unlimited standard national SMS/MMS
  • Additional data $10 per extra 1GB
24
Months
Unlimited
standard minutes for talk to Australian mobiles & landlines, 13/1300 numbers
2GB
Details
$60/mthMin. Total Cost $1,440
over 24 months
Call Optus Sales
1300 237 600
Go to site

All for use within Australia. Cost of 1MB included data is $0.0122.

 
Apple iPhone 4S 8GB
Apple iPhone 4S 8GB
$0 upfront after your $10 handset credit+
$60 Optus My Plan Business
Share data with up to 5 mobile broadband devices for just a one off $5 set up fee per device
  • Unlimited standard national SMS/MMS
  • Additional data $10 per extra 1GB
  • Usage alerts to help you avoid hefty excess fees
24
Months
Unlimited
standard minutes for talk to Australian mobiles & landlines, 13/1300 numbers
2GB
Details
$60/mthMin. Total Cost $1,440
over 24 months
Call Optus Business
1300 552 273
Go to site

All for use within Australia. Cost of 1MB included data is $0.0122.

 
Apple iPhone 5c 16GB
Apple iPhone 5c 16GB
$10/mth after your $10 handset credit+
$50 Optus My Plan Plus
Share data with up to 5 mobile broadband devices
  • One off $5 set up fee per device for data sharing
  • Unlimited standard national SMS/MMS
  • Additional data $10 per extra 1GB
24
Months
600 mins
Details
1GB
Details
$60/mthMin. Total Cost $1,440
over 24 months
Call Optus Sales
1300 237 600
Go to site

All for use within Australia. Cost of 1MB included data is $0.0195.

 
Apple iPhone 5c 16GB
Apple iPhone 5c 16GB
$10/mth after your $10 handset credit+
$50 Optus My Plan Business
Share data with up to 5 mobile broadband devices for just a one off $5 set up fee per device
  • Unlimited standard national SMS/MMS
  • Additional data $10 per extra 1GB
  • Usage alerts to help you avoid hefty excess fees
24
Months
600 mins
Details
1GB
Details
$60/mthMin. Total Cost $1,440
over 24 months
Call Optus Business
1300 552 273
Go to site

All for use within Australia. Cost of 1MB included data is $0.0195.

$200 Value - Analysis

Virgin Mobile - $30 Plan

Here's an example:
  • 59 x 2 minute calls
  • +142 text messages (SMS)
  • +33 picture messages (MMS)
  • =$200 value
This is an estimate usage pattern only. Call rates are shown on right.
Virgin Mobile
Flagfall$0.40 per call
Voice calls$0.98 per minute
SMS$0.28 each
MMS$0.60 each
Video flagfall$0.40 per call
Video calls$0.98 per minute
 

Tip: You can refine your usage estimates at the top of the page

$300 Value - Analysis

Vodafone - $30 Plan

Here's an example:
  • 88 x 2 minute calls
  • +200 text messages (SMS)
  • +54 picture messages (MMS)
  • =$300 value
This is an estimate usage pattern only. Call rates are shown on right.
Vodafone
Flagfall$0.40 per call
Voice calls$0.98 per minute
SMS$0.30 each
MMS$0.55 each
Video flagfall$0.40 per call
Video calls$1.47 per minute
 

Tip: You can refine your usage estimates at the top of the page

300 Minutes - Analysis

Optus - $35 Optus My Plan Plus
Share data with up to 5 mobile broadband devices

Here's an example:
  • 150 x 2 min calls
Optus
Flagfall$0.00 per call
Voice calls$0.00 per minute
SMS$0.00 each
MMS$0.00 each
Video flagfall$0.00 per call
Video calls$0.00 per minute
 

Tip: You can refine your usage estimates at the top of the page

300 Minutes - Analysis

Optus Business - $35 Optus My Plan Business
Share data with up to 5 mobile broadband devices for just a one off $5 set up fee per device

Here's an example:
  • 150 x 2 min calls
Optus Business
Flagfall$0.00 per call
Voice calls$0.00 per minute
SMS$0.00 each
MMS$0.00 each
Video flagfall$0.00 per call
Video calls$0.00 per minute
 

Tip: You can refine your usage estimates at the top of the page

$400 Value - Analysis

Vodafone - $40 Plan

Here's an example:
  • 152 x 2 minute calls
  • +Unlimited text messages (SMS)
  • +72 picture messages (MMS)
  • =$400 value
This is an estimate usage pattern only. Call rates are shown on right.
Vodafone
Flagfall$0.40 per call
Voice calls$0.98 per minute
SMS$0.00 each
MMS$0.55 each
Video flagfall$0.40 per call
Video calls$1.47 per minute
 

Tip: You can refine your usage estimates at the top of the page

$450 Value - Analysis

Virgin Mobile - $40 Plan

Here's an example:
  • 133 x 2 minute calls
  • +321 text messages (SMS)
  • +75 picture messages (MMS)
  • =$450 value
This is an estimate usage pattern only. Call rates are shown on right.
Virgin Mobile
Flagfall$0.40 per call
Voice calls$0.98 per minute
SMS$0.28 each
MMS$0.60 each
Video flagfall$0.40 per call
Video calls$0.98 per minute
 

Tip: You can refine your usage estimates at the top of the page

$300 Value - Analysis

Vodafone - $30 Plan

Here's an example:
  • 88 x 2 minute calls
  • +200 text messages (SMS)
  • +54 picture messages (MMS)
  • =$300 value
This is an estimate usage pattern only. Call rates are shown on right.
Vodafone
Flagfall$0.40 per call
Voice calls$0.98 per minute
SMS$0.30 each
MMS$0.55 each
Video flagfall$0.40 per call
Video calls$1.47 per minute
 

Tip: You can refine your usage estimates at the top of the page

$200 Value - Analysis

Virgin Mobile - $30 Plan

Here's an example:
  • 59 x 2 minute calls
  • +142 text messages (SMS)
  • +33 picture messages (MMS)
  • =$200 value
This is an estimate usage pattern only. Call rates are shown on right.
Virgin Mobile
Flagfall$0.40 per call
Voice calls$0.98 per minute
SMS$0.28 each
MMS$0.60 each
Video flagfall$0.40 per call
Video calls$0.98 per minute
 

Tip: You can refine your usage estimates at the top of the page

$200 Value - Analysis

Virgin Mobile - $30 Plan

Here's an example:
  • 59 x 2 minute calls
  • +142 text messages (SMS)
  • +33 picture messages (MMS)
  • =$200 value
This is an estimate usage pattern only. Call rates are shown on right.
Virgin Mobile
Flagfall$0.40 per call
Voice calls$0.98 per minute
SMS$0.28 each
MMS$0.60 each
Video flagfall$0.40 per call
Video calls$0.98 per minute
 

Tip: You can refine your usage estimates at the top of the page

$500 Value - Analysis

Vodafone - $50 Plan

Here's an example:
  • 190 x 2 minute calls
  • +Unlimited text messages (SMS)
  • +90 picture messages (MMS)
  • =$500 value
This is an estimate usage pattern only. Call rates are shown on right.
Vodafone
Flagfall$0.40 per call
Voice calls$0.98 per minute
SMS$0.00 each
MMS$0.55 each
Video flagfall$0.40 per call
Video calls$1.47 per minute
 

Tip: You can refine your usage estimates at the top of the page

600 Minutes - Analysis

Optus - $50 Optus My Plan Plus
Share data with up to 5 mobile broadband devices

Here's an example:
  • 300 x 2 min calls
Optus
Flagfall$0.00 per call
Voice calls$0.00 per minute
SMS$0.00 each
MMS$0.00 each
Video flagfall$0.00 per call
Video calls$0.00 per minute
 

Tip: You can refine your usage estimates at the top of the page

600 Minutes - Analysis

Optus Business - $50 Optus My Plan Business
Share data with up to 5 mobile broadband devices for just a one off $5 set up fee per device

Here's an example:
  • 300 x 2 min calls
Optus Business
Flagfall$0.00 per call
Voice calls$0.00 per minute
SMS$0.00 each
MMS$0.00 each
Video flagfall$0.00 per call
Video calls$0.00 per minute
 

Tip: You can refine your usage estimates at the top of the page

$500 Value - Analysis

Virgin Mobile - $50 Plan

Here's an example:
  • 190 x 2 minute calls
  • +Unlimited text messages (SMS)
  • +83 picture messages (MMS)
  • =$500 value
This is an estimate usage pattern only. Call rates are shown on right.
Virgin Mobile
Flagfall$0.40 per call
Voice calls$0.98 per minute
SMS$0.00 each
MMS$0.60 each
Video flagfall$0.40 per call
Video calls$0.98 per minute
 

Tip: You can refine your usage estimates at the top of the page

$400 Value - Analysis

Vodafone - $40 Plan

Here's an example:
  • 152 x 2 minute calls
  • +Unlimited text messages (SMS)
  • +72 picture messages (MMS)
  • =$400 value
This is an estimate usage pattern only. Call rates are shown on right.
Vodafone
Flagfall$0.40 per call
Voice calls$0.98 per minute
SMS$0.00 each
MMS$0.55 each
Video flagfall$0.40 per call
Video calls$1.47 per minute
 

Tip: You can refine your usage estimates at the top of the page

$450 Value - Analysis

Virgin Mobile - $40 Plan

Here's an example:
  • 133 x 2 minute calls
  • +321 text messages (SMS)
  • +75 picture messages (MMS)
  • =$450 value
This is an estimate usage pattern only. Call rates are shown on right.
Virgin Mobile
Flagfall$0.40 per call
Voice calls$0.98 per minute
SMS$0.28 each
MMS$0.60 each
Video flagfall$0.40 per call
Video calls$0.98 per minute
 

Tip: You can refine your usage estimates at the top of the page

$550 Value - Analysis

Telstra - $55 Mobile Accelerate Plan
Unlimited SMS within Australia to standard Australian numbers

Here's an example:
  • 207 x 2 minute calls
  • +Unlimited text messages (SMS)
  • +110 picture messages (MMS)
  • =$550 value
This is an estimate usage pattern only. Call rates are shown on right.
Telstra
Flagfall$0.40 per call
Voice calls$0.99 per minute
SMS$0.00 each
MMS$0.50 each
Video flagfall$0.40 per call
Video calls$0.99 per minute
 

Tip: You can refine your usage estimates at the top of the page

$450 Value - Analysis

Virgin Mobile - $40 Plan

Here's an example:
  • 133 x 2 minute calls
  • +321 text messages (SMS)
  • +75 picture messages (MMS)
  • =$450 value
This is an estimate usage pattern only. Call rates are shown on right.
Virgin Mobile
Flagfall$0.40 per call
Voice calls$0.98 per minute
SMS$0.28 each
MMS$0.60 each
Video flagfall$0.40 per call
Video calls$0.98 per minute
 

Tip: You can refine your usage estimates at the top of the page

300 Minutes - Analysis

Optus - $35 Optus My Plan Plus
Share data with up to 5 mobile broadband devices

Here's an example:
  • 150 x 2 min calls
Optus
Flagfall$0.00 per call
Voice calls$0.00 per minute
SMS$0.00 each
MMS$0.00 each
Video flagfall$0.00 per call
Video calls$0.00 per minute
 

Tip: You can refine your usage estimates at the top of the page

300 Minutes - Analysis

Optus Business - $35 Optus My Plan Business
Share data with up to 5 mobile broadband devices for just a one off $5 set up fee per device

Here's an example:
  • 150 x 2 min calls
Optus Business
Flagfall$0.00 per call
Voice calls$0.00 per minute
SMS$0.00 each
MMS$0.00 each
Video flagfall$0.00 per call
Video calls$0.00 per minute
 

Tip: You can refine your usage estimates at the top of the page

$200 Value - Analysis

Virgin Mobile - $30 Plan

Here's an example:
  • 59 x 2 minute calls
  • +142 text messages (SMS)
  • +33 picture messages (MMS)
  • =$200 value
This is an estimate usage pattern only. Call rates are shown on right.
Virgin Mobile
Flagfall$0.40 per call
Voice calls$0.98 per minute
SMS$0.28 each
MMS$0.60 each
Video flagfall$0.40 per call
Video calls$0.98 per minute
 

Tip: You can refine your usage estimates at the top of the page

300 Minutes - Analysis

Optus - $35 Optus My Plan Plus
Share data with up to 5 mobile broadband devices

Here's an example:
  • 150 x 2 min calls
Optus
Flagfall$0.00 per call
Voice calls$0.00 per minute
SMS$0.00 each
MMS$0.00 each
Video flagfall$0.00 per call
Video calls$0.00 per minute
 

Tip: You can refine your usage estimates at the top of the page

300 Minutes - Analysis

Optus Business - $35 Optus My Plan Business
Share data with up to 5 mobile broadband devices for just a one off $5 set up fee per device

Here's an example:
  • 150 x 2 min calls
Optus Business
Flagfall$0.00 per call
Voice calls$0.00 per minute
SMS$0.00 each
MMS$0.00 each
Video flagfall$0.00 per call
Video calls$0.00 per minute
 

Tip: You can refine your usage estimates at the top of the page

$500 Value - Analysis

Vodafone - $50 Plan

Here's an example:
  • 190 x 2 minute calls
  • +Unlimited text messages (SMS)
  • +90 picture messages (MMS)
  • =$500 value
This is an estimate usage pattern only. Call rates are shown on right.
Vodafone
Flagfall$0.40 per call
Voice calls$0.98 per minute
SMS$0.00 each
MMS$0.55 each
Video flagfall$0.40 per call
Video calls$1.47 per minute
 

Tip: You can refine your usage estimates at the top of the page

$500 Value - Analysis

Virgin Mobile - $50 Plan

Here's an example:
  • 190 x 2 minute calls
  • +Unlimited text messages (SMS)
  • +83 picture messages (MMS)
  • =$500 value
This is an estimate usage pattern only. Call rates are shown on right.
Virgin Mobile
Flagfall$0.40 per call
Voice calls$0.98 per minute
SMS$0.00 each
MMS$0.60 each
Video flagfall$0.40 per call
Video calls$0.98 per minute
 

Tip: You can refine your usage estimates at the top of the page

$550 Value - Analysis

Telstra - $55 Mobile Accelerate Plan
Unlimited SMS within Australia to standard Australian numbers

Here's an example:
  • 207 x 2 minute calls
  • +Unlimited text messages (SMS)
  • +110 picture messages (MMS)
  • =$550 value
This is an estimate usage pattern only. Call rates are shown on right.
Telstra
Flagfall$0.40 per call
Voice calls$0.99 per minute
SMS$0.00 each
MMS$0.50 each
Video flagfall$0.40 per call
Video calls$0.99 per minute
 

Tip: You can refine your usage estimates at the top of the page

$700 Value - Analysis

Vodafone - $60 Plan

Here's an example:
  • 266 x 2 minute calls
  • +Unlimited text messages (SMS)
  • +127 picture messages (MMS)
  • =$700 value
This is an estimate usage pattern only. Call rates are shown on right.
Vodafone
Flagfall$0.40 per call
Voice calls$0.98 per minute
SMS$0.00 each
MMS$0.55 each
Video flagfall$0.40 per call
Video calls$1.47 per minute
 

Tip: You can refine your usage estimates at the top of the page

Included Value

Optus - $60 Optus My Plan Plus
Share data with up to 5 mobile broadband devices

Here's what you get...

You can make as many calls as you want to local, national, and local GSM mobile numbers. Refer to the carrier's Fair Use Policy for more information.

 

Tip: You can refine your usage estimates at the top of the page

Included Value

Optus Business - $60 Optus My Plan Business
Share data with up to 5 mobile broadband devices for just a one off $5 set up fee per device

Here's what you get...

You can make as many calls as you want to local, national, and local GSM mobile numbers. Refer to the carrier's Fair Use Policy for more information.

 

Tip: You can refine your usage estimates at the top of the page

600 Minutes - Analysis

Optus - $50 Optus My Plan Plus
Share data with up to 5 mobile broadband devices

Here's an example:
  • 300 x 2 min calls
Optus
Flagfall$0.00 per call
Voice calls$0.00 per minute
SMS$0.00 each
MMS$0.00 each
Video flagfall$0.00 per call
Video calls$0.00 per minute
 

Tip: You can refine your usage estimates at the top of the page

600 Minutes - Analysis

Optus Business - $50 Optus My Plan Business
Share data with up to 5 mobile broadband devices for just a one off $5 set up fee per device

Here's an example:
  • 300 x 2 min calls
Optus Business
Flagfall$0.00 per call
Voice calls$0.00 per minute
SMS$0.00 each
MMS$0.00 each
Video flagfall$0.00 per call
Video calls$0.00 per minute
 

Tip: You can refine your usage estimates at the top of the page

200MB Data

for use within Australia
Virgin Mobile - $30 Plan

Here's a usage example:
  • 175 web pages
  • +100 emails
  • +8 videos
  • =200MB
First 200MB is at full speed.

This estimate is a guide only. Based on web page=0.8MB, email=0.2MB, video=5MB
Virgin MobileExtra data:
500MB$5.00
1GB$10.00
2GB$20.00
3GB$30.00

 

Tip: You can refine your data requirements at the top of the page

300MB Data

within Australia
Vodafone - $30 Plan

Here's a usage example:
  • 262 web pages
  • +150 emails
  • +12 videos
  • =300MB
First 300MB is at full speed.

This estimate is a guide only. Based on web page=0.8MB, email=0.2MB, video=5MB
VodafoneExtra data:
1GB (tether)$10.00
2GB (tether)$20.00
3GB (tether)$30.00
4GB (tether)$40.00
5GB (tether)$50.00

 

Tip: You can refine your data requirements at the top of the page

500MB Data

within Australia
Optus - $35 Optus My Plan Plus
Share data with up to 5 mobile broadband devices

Here's a usage example:
  • 437 web pages
  • +250 emails
  • +20 videos
  • =500MB
First 500MB is at full speed.

This estimate is a guide only. Based on web page=0.8MB, email=0.2MB, video=5MB
OptusExtra data:
No extra data options available.

 

Tip: You can refine your data requirements at the top of the page

500MB Data

within Australia
Optus Business - $35 Optus My Plan Business
Share data with up to 5 mobile broadband devices for just a one off $5 set up fee per device

Here's a usage example:
  • 437 web pages
  • +250 emails
  • +20 videos
  • =500MB
First 500MB is at full speed.

This estimate is a guide only. Based on web page=0.8MB, email=0.2MB, video=5MB
Optus BusinessExtra data:
No extra data options available.

 

Tip: You can refine your data requirements at the top of the page

500MB Data

within Australia
Vodafone - $40 Plan

Here's a usage example:
  • 437 web pages
  • +250 emails
  • +20 videos
  • =500MB
First 500MB is at full speed.

This estimate is a guide only. Based on web page=0.8MB, email=0.2MB, video=5MB
VodafoneExtra data:
1GB (tether)$10.00
2GB (tether)$20.00
3GB (tether)$30.00
4GB (tether)$40.00
5GB (tether)$50.00

 

Tip: You can refine your data requirements at the top of the page

1.5GB Data

within Australia
Virgin Mobile - $40 Plan

Here's a usage example:
  • 1312 web pages
  • +750 emails
  • +60 videos
  • =1.5GB
First 1.5GB is at full speed.

This estimate is a guide only. Based on web page=0.8MB, email=0.2MB, video=5MB
Virgin MobileExtra data:
500MB$5.00
1GB$10.00
2GB$20.00
3GB$30.00

 

Tip: You can refine your data requirements at the top of the page

300MB Data

within Australia
Vodafone - $30 Plan

Here's a usage example:
  • 262 web pages
  • +150 emails
  • +12 videos
  • =300MB
First 300MB is at full speed.

This estimate is a guide only. Based on web page=0.8MB, email=0.2MB, video=5MB
VodafoneExtra data:
1GB (tether)$10.00
2GB (tether)$20.00
3GB (tether)$30.00
4GB (tether)$40.00
5GB (tether)$50.00

 

Tip: You can refine your data requirements at the top of the page

200MB Data

for use within Australia
Virgin Mobile - $30 Plan

Here's a usage example:
  • 175 web pages
  • +100 emails
  • +8 videos
  • =200MB
First 200MB is at full speed.

This estimate is a guide only. Based on web page=0.8MB, email=0.2MB, video=5MB
Virgin MobileExtra data:
500MB$5.00
1GB$10.00
2GB$20.00
3GB$30.00

 

Tip: You can refine your data requirements at the top of the page

200MB Data

for use within Australia
Virgin Mobile - $30 Plan

Here's a usage example:
  • 175 web pages
  • +100 emails
  • +8 videos
  • =200MB
First 200MB is at full speed.

This estimate is a guide only. Based on web page=0.8MB, email=0.2MB, video=5MB
Virgin MobileExtra data:
500MB$5.00
1GB$10.00
2GB$20.00
3GB$30.00

 

Tip: You can refine your data requirements at the top of the page

1GB Data

within Australia
Vodafone - $50 Plan

Here's a usage example:
  • 875 web pages
  • +500 emails
  • +40 videos
  • =1GB
First 1GB is at full speed.

This estimate is a guide only. Based on web page=0.8MB, email=0.2MB, video=5MB
VodafoneExtra data:
1GB (tether)$10.00
2GB (tether)$20.00
3GB (tether)$30.00
4GB (tether)$40.00
5GB (tether)$50.00

 

Tip: You can refine your data requirements at the top of the page

1GB Data

within Australia
Optus - $50 Optus My Plan Plus
Share data with up to 5 mobile broadband devices

Here's a usage example:
  • 875 web pages
  • +500 emails
  • +40 videos
  • =1GB
First 1GB is at full speed.

This estimate is a guide only. Based on web page=0.8MB, email=0.2MB, video=5MB
OptusExtra data:
No extra data options available.

 

Tip: You can refine your data requirements at the top of the page

1GB Data

within Australia
Optus Business - $50 Optus My Plan Business
Share data with up to 5 mobile broadband devices for just a one off $5 set up fee per device

Here's a usage example:
  • 875 web pages
  • +500 emails
  • +40 videos
  • =1GB
First 1GB is at full speed.

This estimate is a guide only. Based on web page=0.8MB, email=0.2MB, video=5MB
Optus BusinessExtra data:
No extra data options available.

 

Tip: You can refine your data requirements at the top of the page

2GB Data

within Australia
Virgin Mobile - $50 Plan

Here's a usage example:
  • 1750 web pages
  • +1000 emails
  • +80 videos
  • =2GB
First 2GB is at full speed.

This estimate is a guide only. Based on web page=0.8MB, email=0.2MB, video=5MB
Virgin MobileExtra data:
500MB$5.00
1GB$10.00
2GB$20.00
3GB$30.00

 

Tip: You can refine your data requirements at the top of the page

500MB Data

within Australia
Vodafone - $40 Plan

Here's a usage example:
  • 437 web pages
  • +250 emails
  • +20 videos
  • =500MB
First 500MB is at full speed.

This estimate is a guide only. Based on web page=0.8MB, email=0.2MB, video=5MB
VodafoneExtra data:
1GB (tether)$10.00
2GB (tether)$20.00
3GB (tether)$30.00
4GB (tether)$40.00
5GB (tether)$50.00

 

Tip: You can refine your data requirements at the top of the page

1.5GB Data

within Australia
Virgin Mobile - $40 Plan

Here's a usage example:
  • 1312 web pages
  • +750 emails
  • +60 videos
  • =1.5GB
First 1.5GB is at full speed.

This estimate is a guide only. Based on web page=0.8MB, email=0.2MB, video=5MB
Virgin MobileExtra data:
500MB$5.00
1GB$10.00
2GB$20.00
3GB$30.00

 

Tip: You can refine your data requirements at the top of the page

500MB Data

within Australia
Telstra - $55 Mobile Accelerate Plan
Unlimited SMS within Australia to standard Australian numbers

Here's a usage example:
  • 437 web pages
  • +250 emails
  • +20 videos
  • =500MB
First 500MB is at full speed.

This estimate is a guide only. Based on web page=0.8MB, email=0.2MB, video=5MB
TelstraExtra data:
250MB$5.00
1GB$15.00
3GB$30.00
6GB$60.00

 

Tip: You can refine your data requirements at the top of the page

1.5GB Data

within Australia
Virgin Mobile - $40 Plan

Here's a usage example:
  • 1312 web pages
  • +750 emails
  • +60 videos
  • =1.5GB
First 1.5GB is at full speed.

This estimate is a guide only. Based on web page=0.8MB, email=0.2MB, video=5MB
Virgin MobileExtra data:
500MB$5.00
1GB$10.00
2GB$20.00
3GB$30.00

 

Tip: You can refine your data requirements at the top of the page

500MB Data

within Australia
Optus - $35 Optus My Plan Plus
Share data with up to 5 mobile broadband devices

Here's a usage example:
  • 437 web pages
  • +250 emails
  • +20 videos
  • =500MB
First 500MB is at full speed.

This estimate is a guide only. Based on web page=0.8MB, email=0.2MB, video=5MB
OptusExtra data:
No extra data options available.

 

Tip: You can refine your data requirements at the top of the page

500MB Data

within Australia
Optus Business - $35 Optus My Plan Business
Share data with up to 5 mobile broadband devices for just a one off $5 set up fee per device

Here's a usage example:
  • 437 web pages
  • +250 emails
  • +20 videos
  • =500MB
First 500MB is at full speed.

This estimate is a guide only. Based on web page=0.8MB, email=0.2MB, video=5MB
Optus BusinessExtra data:
No extra data options available.

 

Tip: You can refine your data requirements at the top of the page

200MB Data

for use within Australia
Virgin Mobile - $30 Plan

Here's a usage example:
  • 175 web pages
  • +100 emails
  • +8 videos
  • =200MB
First 200MB is at full speed.

This estimate is a guide only. Based on web page=0.8MB, email=0.2MB, video=5MB
Virgin MobileExtra data:
500MB$5.00
1GB$10.00
2GB$20.00
3GB$30.00

 

Tip: You can refine your data requirements at the top of the page

500MB Data

within Australia
Optus - $35 Optus My Plan Plus
Share data with up to 5 mobile broadband devices

Here's a usage example:
  • 437 web pages
  • +250 emails
  • +20 videos
  • =500MB
First 500MB is at full speed.

This estimate is a guide only. Based on web page=0.8MB, email=0.2MB, video=5MB
OptusExtra data:
No extra data options available.

 

Tip: You can refine your data requirements at the top of the page

500MB Data

within Australia
Optus Business - $35 Optus My Plan Business
Share data with up to 5 mobile broadband devices for just a one off $5 set up fee per device

Here's a usage example:
  • 437 web pages
  • +250 emails
  • +20 videos
  • =500MB
First 500MB is at full speed.

This estimate is a guide only. Based on web page=0.8MB, email=0.2MB, video=5MB
Optus BusinessExtra data:
No extra data options available.

 

Tip: You can refine your data requirements at the top of the page

1GB Data

within Australia
Vodafone - $50 Plan

Here's a usage example:
  • 875 web pages
  • +500 emails
  • +40 videos
  • =1GB
First 1GB is at full speed.

This estimate is a guide only. Based on web page=0.8MB, email=0.2MB, video=5MB
VodafoneExtra data:
1GB (tether)$10.00
2GB (tether)$20.00
3GB (tether)$30.00
4GB (tether)$40.00
5GB (tether)$50.00

 

Tip: You can refine your data requirements at the top of the page

2GB Data

within Australia
Virgin Mobile - $50 Plan

Here's a usage example:
  • 1750 web pages
  • +1000 emails
  • +80 videos
  • =2GB
First 2GB is at full speed.

This estimate is a guide only. Based on web page=0.8MB, email=0.2MB, video=5MB
Virgin MobileExtra data:
500MB$5.00
1GB$10.00
2GB$20.00
3GB$30.00

 

Tip: You can refine your data requirements at the top of the page

500MB Data

within Australia
Telstra - $55 Mobile Accelerate Plan
Unlimited SMS within Australia to standard Australian numbers

Here's a usage example:
  • 437 web pages
  • +250 emails
  • +20 videos
  • =500MB
First 500MB is at full speed.

This estimate is a guide only. Based on web page=0.8MB, email=0.2MB, video=5MB
TelstraExtra data:
250MB$5.00
1GB$15.00
3GB$30.00
6GB$60.00

 

Tip: You can refine your data requirements at the top of the page

1.5GB Data

within Australia
Vodafone - $60 Plan

Here's a usage example:
  • 1312 web pages
  • +750 emails
  • +60 videos
  • =1.5GB
First 1.5GB is at full speed.

This estimate is a guide only. Based on web page=0.8MB, email=0.2MB, video=5MB
VodafoneExtra data:
1GB (tether)$10.00
2GB (tether)$20.00
3GB (tether)$30.00
4GB (tether)$40.00
5GB (tether)$50.00

 

Tip: You can refine your data requirements at the top of the page

2GB Data

within Australia
Optus - $60 Optus My Plan Plus
Share data with up to 5 mobile broadband devices

Here's a usage example:
  • 1750 web pages
  • +1000 emails
  • +80 videos
  • =2GB
First 2GB is at full speed.

This estimate is a guide only. Based on web page=0.8MB, email=0.2MB, video=5MB
OptusExtra data:
No extra data options available.

 

Tip: You can refine your data requirements at the top of the page

2GB Data

within Australia
Optus Business - $60 Optus My Plan Business
Share data with up to 5 mobile broadband devices for just a one off $5 set up fee per device

Here's a usage example:
  • 1750 web pages
  • +1000 emails
  • +80 videos
  • =2GB
First 2GB is at full speed.

This estimate is a guide only. Based on web page=0.8MB, email=0.2MB, video=5MB
Optus BusinessExtra data:
No extra data options available.

 

Tip: You can refine your data requirements at the top of the page

1GB Data

within Australia
Optus - $50 Optus My Plan Plus
Share data with up to 5 mobile broadband devices

Here's a usage example:
  • 875 web pages
  • +500 emails
  • +40 videos
  • =1GB
First 1GB is at full speed.

This estimate is a guide only. Based on web page=0.8MB, email=0.2MB, video=5MB
OptusExtra data:
No extra data options available.

 

Tip: You can refine your data requirements at the top of the page

1GB Data

within Australia
Optus Business - $50 Optus My Plan Business
Share data with up to 5 mobile broadband devices for just a one off $5 set up fee per device

Here's a usage example:
  • 875 web pages
  • +500 emails
  • +40 videos
  • =1GB
First 1GB is at full speed.

This estimate is a guide only. Based on web page=0.8MB, email=0.2MB, video=5MB
Optus BusinessExtra data:
No extra data options available.

 

Tip: You can refine your data requirements at the top of the page

iPhone 5s Plans in Australia

The iPhone 5s is here and available on major carriers in Australia, or available outright as a purchase from Apple and you can use a SIM only plan with a new nano-sim.

The iPhone 5s features:

  • 4G LTE for Australia which will run on Optus, Vodafone,Telstra and Virgin Mobile.
  • The faster Apple A7 processor
  • A new 'True Tone' dual-LED flash to help the 8-megapixel camera take much better photos.
  • iOS7
  • A fingerprint scanner on the Home button to speed up logging into the phone and security in certain core apps, like iTunes.

iPhone 5c Plans in Australia

The iPhone 5c is the baby brother of the iPhone family. Importantly, the iPhone 5c can run the latest version of Apple's operating system, iOS 7, which is the operating system that is shipped with the latest iPhone 5s. See this guide on iOS7 for what's new.

The iPhone 5c features:

  • 4G LTE for Australia.
  • 4 Inch screen Retina LCD display.
  • A single-piece polycarbonate chassis
  • iOS7
  • It's thinner, faster and has a brushed aluminium back.

Comparing iPhone 5s & iPhone 5c

It can be hard to choose a favourite, especially between two great devices like the iPhones. Luckily, they have more in common then the parts that are different. Both have the same great Retina screen, both offer fast LTE speeds and dual-band Wi-Fi. Most importantly, both offer you access to 900,000 apps via the Apple App Store.

Both iPhone 5s and iPhone 5c models offer

  • Siri - Voice controlled personal assistant.
  • Camera - 8 Megapixel (iPhone 5s has the dual-LED flash)
  • The redesigned iO7 operating system

iPhone Buyers Super Guide - Everything You Need to Know

Let's face it, we all need a little help or another in selecting the right iPhone model for us and picking the best plans for our needs.

We've created this super guide to help you get everything that you need to know upfront before you make a decision. There's a lot to know and making a rewarding choice with an iPhone on a 24 month contract requires a little education up front. We'll be doing our best to keep you up to date with all the key decision factors and there's probably never enough iPhone plan information.


iPhone 5s & 5c - Two New iPhones in Detail

We've looked at the iPhone 5s & 5c in detail, with a focus on 4G LTE connectivity, the new iPhone 5s Hardware (processor and graphics), the new fingerprint scanner tech in the iPhone 5s, the new iPhone Camera improvements and what that means for photos and panoramic shots, the upgrades to Siri, and changes to the core software. Read more here...


iOS 7 - The New Look Operating System for iPhones

If you've got an iPhone 4S, iPhone 5 or an iPad you'll be able to upgrade to the latest and greatest operating system for the iPhone, iOS 7. This update features a completely redesigned UI with new icons and colours, 'Airdrop' an app that lets you share files over Wi-Fi and better multitasking. There's improvements to Siri and Safari. The ability to upgrade the operating system on your existing iPhone at your own time is one of the unique features supported by Apple. Read more about what you can get here...


Bill Shock - Preventing Bill Shock on Your iPhone

There's a lot to know about managing your spend on your iPhone and preventing bill shock so we've create a whole suite of guides on how to beating mobile phone bill shock. We've also got the steps required to disabling data on your iPhone when you are travelling overseas to prevent data roaming charges from your Australian carrier.


Setting up a new iPhone 5s or 5c

Switching from an old iPhone to a new iPhone is a stupendously simple task thanks to Apple's iCloud software. In fact, most of the data you will want to transfer to your new handset is probably already backed up in the cloud. We've put a guide to getting the most out of iCloud. Read more here...


Switching from an Android Phone to an iPhone

If you're been using an Android phone for the last couple of years, but are keen to try out the new iPhone, then you'll probably looking to get all of your contacts from one phone to the other. Because these phone run on different operating systems, transferring some of your content over can be tricky. We've got all the information you need in this handy guide. Read more here...


iPhone 4S - Previously Reviewed in Detail

The iPhone 4S 8GB is still available for purchase in Australia and we did an extensive review of this phone last year. Check out the review if you are thinking of getting the iPhone 4S instead of the newer iPhone 5s or 5c. Please note that we reviewed the iPhone 4S when it launced and this was running the iOS5 operating system and the iPhone 4S is now upgradeable to iOS7. Read our iPhone 4S review here


All Apple iPhone Plans

With the release of the iPhone 5s and 5c, there will be a plethora of iPhone plans available for the iPhone models. The prices for each model will vary with the handset repayments varying per phone, with the iPhone 4S 8GB obviously offering the most cost effective option, followed by the iPhone 5c and then the iPhone 5s. To browse the price plan combinations from each carrier, simply select your model from the list and start comparing. You can short list any plan at any time to compare features side by side. Browse the plans for each iPhone model here...


Quick Links

Here's a couple of quick links to get you stared in comparing iPhone 5 plans to find the right fit for your needs...

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