Telstra might have the most comprehensive network coverage in Australia, but you certainly have to pay for the privilege. Fortunately, a current deal from Boost Mobile makes it a heck of a lot more affordable to get Telstra-level phone coverage.
Until 9 February, you can get a 365-day prepaid Boost Mobile SIM plan for $250, down from its usual $300 price. It’s still a bit pricier than some of Australia’s cheapest long-expiry SIM plans, but it’s the most affordable way to access the full Telstra network by far.
Boost Mobile is what’s called a mobile virtual network operator (MVNO), meaning it sells phone plans by using another company’s network. It’s the only MVNO that includes access to the full Telstra network, which is measured by the percentage of the population reached. Boost Mobile’s plans are eSIM-compatible, too, meaning you don’t need to visit a store to get started.
Both Telstra and Boost Mobile reach 99.7 per cent of Australians via 4G, and 95 per cent via 5G. Meanwhile, other MVNOs that use Telstra’s ‘wholesale’ network reach 98.8 per cent and 75 per cent, respectively.
How much do you save with Boost Mobile’s deal?
For some people, that extra coverage is more than just a luxury. Rural Australians need that access, while many other plans are better suited to metro areas. However, that access comes at a price.
Telstra’s cheapest 28-day prepaid plan costs $39, while the discounted Boost Mobile plan costs the equivalent of just under $21 per month. Boost includes 290GB (roughly 24GB/month) with the first recharge, and then 240GB (roughly 20GB/month) with each subsequent recharge.
To do some quick back-of-the-napkin maths, Telstra’s cheapest prepaid plan costs at least $468 over 12 months. So, Boost’s deal saves $218 in the first year. Even at the plan’s full $300 price, that’s $168 cheaper than going with Telstra directly.
For a more like-for-like comparison, Telstra’s 365-day SIM plan normally costs $350. During the first year, you get a fairly generous 300GB of data, but each year thereafter only includes 165GB.
Either way you slice it, Boost is comfortably cheaper. It’s also a good example of how much you can save by choosing a long-expiry plan versus those with shorter billing cycles.
You can also see how the Boost Mobile deal compares to long-expiry SIM plans from other telcos via the widget below.
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