Vodafone Australia review

Updated September 30, 2026 · TariffCue Editorial Team · Facts checked September 30, 2026

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Our verdict

Vodafone Australia suits Australian households that want plans sold by the network itself, with a data only SIM only option and separate unlimited tiers. The entry plan starts at AUD 20 a month and the Vodafone Infinite plans start at AUD 58, and every listed plan runs month to month.

Key facts

Best for
Australian households wanting a network provider with a low entry price and no long minimum term.
Seller type
Network (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
SIM-only
Yes (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Price from
A$20 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Reference plan prices
Vodafone Infinite Small: $58 per month, unlimited with 2Mbps throttling, month-to-month; Vodafone Infinite Medium: $68 per month, unlimited with 2Mbps throttling, month-to-month; Vodafone Infinite Data SIM Only: $20 per month, data-only, month-to-month (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Unlimited plan price
A$58 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
5G
Yes (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
eSIM
Yes (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Wi-Fi calling
Yes (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
EU roaming
Paid (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Hotspot sharing
Yes (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Mid-contract price rises
Plan prices may change (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Multi-line discount
Yes (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Markets
AU (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Legal entity
TPG Telecom Limited (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Headquarters
Australia (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Support channels
Phone, Help-centre (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Billing
Rolling, Prepaid
Contract length
1
Official website
vodafone.com.au

Broadband

Top download speed (Mbps)
740 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Upload speed (Mbps)
8 to 42 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Price from
A$20 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Reference plan prices
Vodafone Infinite Small: $58 per month, unlimited with 2Mbps throttling, month-to-month; Vodafone Infinite Medium: $68 per month, unlimited with 2Mbps throttling, month-to-month; Vodafone Infinite Data SIM Only: $20 per month, data-only, month-to-month (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Setup fee
A$0 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Price after contract
A$70 to A$104 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Mid-contract price rises
Plan prices may change (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Exit fee terms
No plan fee; pay remaining modem cost if leave within 24 months (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Router
Vodafone Super Wi-Fi Modem with Wi-Fi 7 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Static IP
No (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Address checker
https://www.vodafone.com.au/network/coverage-checker (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Markets
AU (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Legal entity
TPG Telecom Limited (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Headquarters
Australia (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Support channels
Phone, Help-centre (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Technology
Fttp, Fttc, Cable, 5G
Contract length
1

Apps and profiles

Elsewhere
WikidataWikipediaLinkedInX

Pros and cons

Pros

  • Plans run on 1-month terms, so there is no long minimum term to be tied into.
  • Mobile extras are all included: eSIM, 5G, WiFi calling, hotspot sharing and a multi line discount.
  • Home broadband setup is free at AUD 0 and a Vodafone Super Wi-Fi Modem with Wi-Fi 7 comes with the plan.
  • Billing is rolling and prepaid, so you can pick a rolling or prepaid style rather than being pushed onto a contract.
  • Plans are sold by the network operator, and support runs on phone and help centre.

Cons

  • Roaming is paid, and only 36.1% of the plans listed include European roaming, so travel costs extra.
  • Static IP: no, so the home internet connection will not suit servers or remote access setups.
  • Support runs on phone and help centre only, so no live chat or email channel is listed.
  • Cancelling home internet early means paying the remaining modem cost under the exit fee terms, and plan prices may change under Plan prices may change.
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Who it suits

  • Australian households that want a network operator rather than a reseller, and want month to month mobile lines.
  • People who need mobile and home internet together, since the fttp, fttc and cable list covers fixed line, fixed wireless and cable builds.
  • Travellers who treat roaming as an occasional extra, given roaming is paid.

Who should look elsewhere

  • GETESA, if you want a contract term as well as prepaid, since its billing lists prepaid and contract while Vodafone Australia runs on rolling and prepaid.
  • yesss!, if you want contract, rolling and prepaid billing from one provider, since it lists contract, rolling and prepaid.
  • Lonestar Cell MTN, if a contract option matters, since its billing lists contract and prepaid and Vodafone Australia's does not.

What it does well

Vodafone Australia sells mobile on a SIM only basis, so a plan works with a handset you already own or one you bring with you. 5G access is included on the plans, and eSIM is supported for devices that take one, which avoids waiting for a physical card. WiFi calling is available, which helps where the indoor mobile signal is weak, and hotspot sharing lets you tether laptops and tablets to the line. A multi line discount is also offered, so several lines on one account can work out cheaper per line than buying them on their own.

Pricing

The entry point is the Vodafone Infinite Data SIM Only plan at AUD 20 a month, a data only line on month to month terms. Unlimited data sits a step above, with the Vodafone Infinite range starting at AUD 58 a month across its Small and Medium tiers, and data is throttled once the allowance is used up. Both sets of plans run month to month, so the entry figure and the unlimited figure are the ongoing monthly rates rather than a headline that later steps up, and the gap between them is what unlimited data costs. Plan prices may change, so both figures are worth revisiting at renewal.

Where it sits among rivals

On price from, Vodafone Australia ranks 187 of 258 brands in the listings, which puts joining on the affordable side of the market without it sitting at the very bottom of the list. On the unlimited price the ranking is 137 of 173, so unlimited data costs more and pushes the brand up the field. Read together, the two rankings say the same thing: starting out is the cheap part, and keeping an unlimited line is where the monthly spend climbs.

Who runs it

The plans come from TPG Telecom Limited, which is based in Australia. The same company sits behind the mobile plans and the home internet plans, so one account can cover a phone line and a broadband connection. Support runs on phone and help centre, so help comes by phone or through the help centre. Because the provider is the network operator itself, questions about coverage, line changes and the broadband connection all go to the same company.

How Vodafone Australia compares

Where Vodafone Australia is available

Available
Australia

Countries from the brand (Source, checked September 30, 2026)

Frequently asked questions

What is the cheapest Vodafone Australia plan?+

The Vodafone Infinite Data SIM Only plan starts at AUD 20 a month and is data only, so it fits anyone who already has a handset. It runs month to month, with no introductory discount waiting to expire. On price from, Vodafone Australia ranks 187 of 258 in the listings.

How much does unlimited data cost?+

Vodafone Infinite plans start at AUD 58 a month across the Small and Medium tiers. Data is unlimited, though speeds are throttled once the allowance is used, and these plans run month to month like the data only option. On the unlimited price the brand ranks 137 of 173.

Do I have to sign a long contract?+

There is no long minimum to sign up to. Plans run on 1-month terms, and billing is rolling and prepaid, so you pay month by month rather than being tied in. The trade-off is that the rate is not locked: Plan prices may change, so the figure you join on is the figure today.

What does roaming cost outside Australia?+

Roaming is paid, so trips to Europe add cost instead of sitting inside the monthly fee. Only 36.1% of the plans listed include European roaming, which makes it a real extra for frequent travellers. WiFi calling and hotspot sharing are available, so a line can still carry a connection where local signal is thin.

Is there a setup fee for home internet?+

Broadband setup is free at AUD 0, and a Vodafone Super Wi-Fi Modem with Wi-Fi 7 is supplied with the plan. Connections run over fttp, fttc and cable, so the line type depends on what reaches your address, and download speeds reach 740 Mbps. Static IP is not offered, so the connection suits ordinary home use rather than hosting.

What will I pay for home internet later on?+

Home internet settles at AUD 70 to AUD 104 a month once the introductory period ends, and the amount can move under Plan prices may change. The exit fee terms charge no plan fee if you leave, but leaving early means paying whatever is left of the modem cost, so the hardware is the part to plan around.

Who do I deal with for support?+

Support runs on phone and help centre, so you reach the provider by phone or through the help centre. The company behind the plans is TPG Telecom Limited, based in Australia, and the plans run in Australia, so they are not usable outside the country. Mobile and broadband questions go to the same operator.

Is there a discount for several lines?+

A multi line discount is available, so a household running more than one line can lower the cost per line. 98.1% of the plans listed offer one, and 95.2% include 5G, which matters for anyone streaming or tethering beyond a single screen. Hotspot sharing is available as well.

Sources

  • vodafone.com.au/mobile/international-roaming checked September 30, 2026

    Backs: EU roaming, Hotspot sharing, Wi-Fi calling

    “You will only be charged $5 extra a day”

  • vodafone.com.au/nbn checked September 30, 2026

    Backs: Exit fee terms, Legal entity, Top download speed (Mbps), Price after contract, Mid-contract price rises, Router, Setup fee, Static IP, Technology, Upload speed (Mbps)

    “Change your plan at any time without paying a fee”

  • vodafone.com.au/network/coverage-checker checked September 30, 2026

    Backs: Address checker

    “Check internet coverage”

  • vodafone.com.au/plans checked September 30, 2026

    Backs: Billing, 5G, Headquarters, Markets, Multi-line discount, Contract length, Price from, Reference plan prices, Seller type, SIM-only, Unlimited plan price

    “Get the latest phone with a Small, Medium or Large month to month plan”

  • vodafone.com.au/support/device/esim checked September 30, 2026

    Backs: ESIM, Support channels

    “An eSIM is a chip that is already embedded into your device”

Compiled from 5 source pages, checked September 30, 2026. We did not open an account.

Vodafone Australia

Vodafone Australia

Australian households wanting a network provider with a low entry price and no long minimum term.

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