Pre-Paid Mobiles & Internet

You get so much with
Pre-Paid Mobile

Like Australia’s largest and most reliable mobile network, included international call minutes to selected destinations, and continuous data rollover of up to 200GB.

All inclusions for use in Australia.

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Already on Pre-Paid?

Recharge

The easiest way to recharge your Pre-Paid service is online.

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Activate

Activate your new Pre-Paid SIM card in a few simple steps.

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All things Pre-Paid

Set up & manage

Explore ways to manage your account, including how to calculate your data usage and how to set up an auto recharge.

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Data Packs and other Extras

Running out of data mid-month? Add extra data to your account with our Data Packs.

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Previous plans

On an old Telstra Pre-Paid plan? You can still find your plan details, extra data charges and international call rate.

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Why choose us?

Australia's best 4G network

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

Continuous data rollover

Not going to use up your data in time? Just recharge before expiry on Telstra Pre-Paid Mobile and rollover up to 200GB of your unused data.

Call overseas with included minutes

With capped international call minutes from Australia to selected destinations on Pre-Paid Mobile, you can stay in touch with friends and family overseas.

Be rewarded with Telstra Plus

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

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Frequently asked questions

Activate your Pre-Paid SIM card online in a few easy steps:

1. Go to telstra.com.au/prepaidactivation
2. Sign in using your Telstra ID, or continue as guest
3. Enter your SIM details
4. Choose to transfer your number from your current provider, or get a new Telstra number
5. Fill out your ID details
6. Enter your contact details
7. Select a plan and recharge
8. Confirm your details and click ‘Activate’
Your pre-paid service will normally be active within 20 minutes, but it can take up to 4 hours. If your service isn’t active after 4 hours, check our outages and notifications page for current service disruptions. You can also check the status of your activation using the order number in your email confirmation.
You can quickly recharge in the My Telstra app, track your data usage, change plan and get access to special offers. You can also recharge in My Account, as well as view and manage your Pre-Paid services online. Don’t forget, you’ll need your Telstra ID and password to sign in. For instructions on how to recharge with any of these methods, visit our Pre-Paid Recharge page.
You can set up an auto recharge for your Telstra Pre-Paid service in a few simple steps:

1. Sign in using your Telstra ID or register for one. Go to My Account

2. Then go to ‘Auto recharge’ and ‘Start set up’.

3. Select a saved payment method or add a new one.

4. Select an amount to set up your auto recharge.

Telstra currently offers 5G in select areas and is progressively rolling it out to other areas. In non-5G areas, you’ll automatically switch to our 4G or 3G. Check our mobile coverage.

The Telstra Mobile Network offers 4GX in all major and regional cities and in over 1,600 towns and communities around Australia. In other coverage areas around Australia, you’ll automatically switch to our fastest available 4G or 3G. Check our mobile coverage.

Telstra Pre-Paid Mobile: Unlimited calls/texts exclude satellite and premium numbers (e.g. 19xx numbers), operator assisted calls (e.g. most 12xx numbers) and diverted calls. Roll over and access unused data when you recharge $10-$60 before expiry. Your unused data will expire if you don’t recharge on eligible recharges before expiry. For use in Australia.

iPhone SE price drop: Online only. Offer ends 1 March 2021. SIM starter kit and $30 recharge to be used in Australia.

$30 online only SIM sale: Offer ends 16 March 2021. While stocks last. New customers only. Limit two per customer. Future recharges will be full price.

Bonus data on Telstra Pre-Paid Mobile: New customers get 15GB bonus data with your first three $30-$60 recharges. Activate a $2 SIM and get bonus data on the first three $30 - $60 recharges. Activate a $30 or $40 SIM Starter Kit (includes first recharge) and get bonus data on your next two recharges. Activate or first recharge between 2 February and 29 March, remaining two recharges by 31 May 2021.

Telstra Pre-Paid mobile devices: Unlocking fee may apply for use with a non-Telstra SIM card. See more unlocking information. Limit 1 per customer and no trade sales. Blue Tick lets you know which phones are recommended for handheld coverage in rural areas.

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