Pre-Paid Mobile Broadband

Your data is on a roll.

Recharge between $23 and $70 to roll over your unused data for use within your next recharge on Telstra Pre-Paid Broadband.
For use in Australia.
Data overload: endless streams of information pouring in, filling up the days, and stretching into infinity.

Device & SIM Starter Kits

Our Mobile Broadband plan gives you included Pre-Paid data to use in Australia. Get started with one of our wireless internet devices, which includes a Pre-Paid SIM card (already inserted). Simply activate your SIM card to start using your new mobile broadband device.

SIM starter kits

Choose a SIM Starter Kit and get started with your own dongle, laptop or tablet. Our Pre-Paid SIM Starter Kit includes single SIM card in all sizes: standard, micro and nano. Once you've purchased your SIM Starter Kit, you can activate on Pre-Paid Mobile Broadband plan. All inclusions for use in Australia. Note: Don’t forget to check your device is compatible with the Telstra Network.

$2 SIM Kit

Our $2 Pre-Paid SIM Starter Kit comes with: 

  • A 3-in-1 SIM card that fits standard, micro and nano sizes
  • Activate your SIM card on either Pre-Paid Mobile or Pre-Paid Mobile Casual plan
  • Recharge with your chosen recharge amount in future
  • Keep your number when you switch to Telstra, or get a new one

Recharge your Pre-Paid SIM

The easiest way to recharge and manage your Pre-Paid services is through the My Telstra app, but you can also recharge online.

How to get started

Frequently Asked Questions

It’s a broadband network that runs on the Telstra Mobile Network. You'll need a mobile internet device, either a mobile broadband Wi-Fi device, a mobile broadband dongle, a laptop or a tablet. It helps you connect to the internet where you can access the Telstra Mobile Network. Telstra Pre-Paid Mobile Broadband service allows you to buy a set amount of data and pay upfront. No lock-in contract.

  • Home internet connects you to the web via a fixed broadband network like ADSL, Cable, Opticomm or the nbn™ network.
  • Mobile broadband connects you to the internet via the Telstra mobile network, which also serves mobile phones and tablets.

Capped speeds

From 4 April 2023, download speeds will be capped on our 4G and 5G network on some plans.

Plan speeds

Download speeds are capped on our 4G and 5G network on some plans.

SIM locking

Telstra SIM required. Unlocking fee applies for use with a non-Telstra SIM card. More unlocking information at How do I unlock my phone from the Telstra network using IMEI? - Telstra

Why choose us?

Australia's best 4G network

Our 4G network reaches further and runs faster than any other.

Faster based on national average mobile speeds.

Rollover your data

Roll over your unused data on eligible recharges, just recharge before expiry.

Any unused data will then expire at the end of your next recharge period. For use in Australia.

Not Available on 12-month recharges. For use in Australia.

Manage everything in one place

Download the My Telstra app to save your payment details, keep track of your data usage and recharge on the go.

Be rewarded with Telstra Plus™

Join Telstra Plus and get rewarded just for recharging. Earn points to put towards must-have devices, SIM Kits, accessories and more. Eligibility criteria apply.

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Questions about Pre-Paid Mobile Broadband?

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My Telstra app

View your services, pay your bill, troubleshoot tech issues, contact us via messaging and much more.

Support

More information about pre-paid mobile broadband can be found in our Support section.

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