Stay connected your way with Telstra Pre-Paid Mobile

Pre-Paid Mobile gives you the freedom to manage your mobile service. With flexible plans and easy recharge options, it’s a great way to stay in control.

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Why try Telstra Pre-Paid

Telstra Pre-Paid Mobile Plans are designed for flexibility, control and simplicity. Whether you're switching providers or exploring the network, it's an easy way to get started.

No lock-in contracts
No credit checks

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What you get with Telstra Pre-Paid

Telstra Pre-Paid Mobile Plans give you more than just affordability.

Here’s what’s included across our eligible Pre-Paid Mobile Plans:

Unlimited calls and texts to standard Australian numbers
International texts included
Continuous data rollover - recharge before expiry and roll over up to 200GB of unused data
Easy service management in the My Telstra app
Telstra Plus points on eligible recharges (terms and conditions apply)
Access to Australia’s largest mobile network.

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Get started instantly with Pre-Paid eSIM

Activate without waiting for a physical SIM
Download your eSIM directly to your compatible device
Perfect for dual SIM users
No plastic, no packaging.

How to activate eSIM
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Getting started with Pre-Paid is easy

Buy your SIM
- Find the right Pre-Paid Mobile Plan for you and choose between an eSIM or physical SIM
Activate your SIM
- Visit telstra.com/activate and follow the prompts
- You’ll need ID for activation
Download the My Telstra app
- Manage your service, recharge and track your usage in the My Telstra app
Recharge before expiry
- Keep your Pre-Paid Mobile Plan active and roll over unused data (up to 200GB)
- Learn how to recharge your Pre-Paid Mobile service