These prices were checked on 14 October 2026, more than 30 days ago. Check the provider's page before you buy.
Head to head
Mate vs Telstra
Mate is cheaper in year one at 4 of 5 data levels. Here's the cheapest plan on each for the data you use.
| You use | Mate | Telstra |
|---|---|---|
| 10GB a month | Good 15GB$360 first year · $720 over twoCheaper | Basic$768 first year · $1,656 over two |
| 30GB a month | Better 45GB$456 first year · $912 over twoCheaper | Basic$768 first year · $1,656 over two |
| 60GB a month | Best 60GB$504 first year · $1,008 over twoCheaper | Essential$1,008 first year · $2,016 over two |
| 100GB a month | Soul 160GB$696 first year · $1,392 over twoCheaper | Essential$1,008 first year · $2,016 over two |
| 200GB a month | No plan with this much data | Premium$1,188 first year · $2,376 over twoOnly one |
Network
Mate: uses the telstra network. Telstra: runs its own network. Both use the same Telstra towers, so coverage is the same; the differences are price, data and extras. Check coverage where you live and work: Mate map · Telstra map.