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E.Tel · Postpaid SIM-only · Optus network
E.Tel Value Plan 55GB 5G
$30.90 a month, 55GB a month. Nothing we track with as much data costs less in the first year.
- First year
- $371
- Two years
- $742
- Average a month
- $31
- Per GB, year one
- $0.56
Same price in year two
- eSIM
- 5G
- No lock-in
- Stops when data runs out
How it compares
- Ranks 18 of 53 for first-year cost among plans with 28GB to 83GB a month.
- $0.56 a GB in year one: 21% below the median of $0.71 for similar plans.
- No plan we track with at least as much data costs less in year one.
- The cheapest prepaid plan with at least as much data is OnePass 65GB 28-day, $69 more over the first year.
Worth knowing
- This plan carries a note that a detail wasn't stated or couldn't be read (for example what happens when data runs out), so check the provider's page before you buy.
What you get
- Data
- 55GB a month. Data stops until you recharge or buy more.
- Calls and texts
- Unlimited standard national calls to mobile, landline, 13, 1300, 1800 and voicemail; unlimited standard national SMS and MMS
- Overseas calls
- Some overseas minutes included. 200 minutes of calls to 75 selected countries; other countries are pay as you go
- Roaming
- Daily pack of $6 a day for 5GB, 3,000 minutes and 3,000 SMS in Zone 1 countries; not available in Zone 2 except in exceptional circumstances
- Renews
- Postpaid bill a month
- Features
- 5G, eSIM, No lock-in
- Extras (not counted in the price)
- Free 30-day travel eSIM within the first 6 months, subject to eligibility
- Month to month, no lock-in
Download speeds are capped at 150Mbps.
When the monthly data is used up, extra data is added automatically at $5 for each 1GB (Critical Information Summary); we treat that as data stopping, so check your usage.
E.Tel's plans page shows a lower price for new customers, but doesn't say for how long, so we only count the standard price.
The first month is pro-rated, and billing runs from the first day of each month to the last (Critical Information Summary).
A $20 fee applies if a new number is ported out within 6 months.
Plans with similar data
Plans with 28GB to 83GB a month, cheapest first year first.
| # | Plan | Data a month | First year | Two years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | OnePass360GB 365-day | 30GB | $179 | $479 |
| 2 | TPG30GB | 30GB | $270 | $630 |
| 3 | iiNet30GB | 30GB | $270 | $630 |
| 4 | Moose Mobile30GB | 30GB | $276 | $552 |
| 5 | Tangerine30GB | 30GB | $300 | $660 |
| 6 | TPG50GB | 50GB | $315 | $735 |
| 7 | E.Tel55GB | 55GB | $371 | $742 |
Head to head
Your first year, payment by payment
12 payments in your first year, all at the standard price. That adds up to $371.
| Payment | Day | You pay | Data |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | $30.90 | 55GB |
| 2 | 30 | $30.90 | 55GB |
| 3 | 61 | $30.90 | 55GB |
| 4 | 91 | $30.90 | 55GB |
| 5 | 122 | $30.90 | 55GB |
| 6 | 152 | $30.90 | 55GB |
| 7 | 183 | $30.90 | 55GB |
| 8 | 213 | $30.90 | 55GB |
| 9 | 243 | $30.90 | 55GB |
| 10 | 274 | $30.90 | 55GB |
| 11 | 304 | $30.90 | 55GB |
| 12 | 335 | $30.90 | 55GB |
When the data runs out
When the 55GB runs out, mobile data stops until the plan renews or you buy more. You are never charged extra, but you can be left without data late in the month. Whether unused data carries over is not recorded for this plan, so check the Critical Information Summary.
Is it good value?
- Year one works out at $0.56 a GB, the 60th cheapest of the 115 plans we track.
- The price stays the same all year, so there is no deal to run out.
- There is no lock-in contract, so you can leave when a cheaper plan turns up.
- 200 minutes of calls to 75 selected countries; other countries are pay as you go.
Questions people ask
What network does E.Tel 55GB use?
E.Tel uses the Optus network. It rents capacity from Optus, so coverage follows Optus's towers. Check Optus's coverage map for your street.
What happens when the deal ends?
There is no deal on this plan right now. It costs $30.90 a month.
Can I use it overseas?
Daily pack of $6 a day for 5GB, 3,000 minutes and 3,000 SMS in Zone 1 countries; not available in Zone 2 except in exceptional circumstances.
Is there a contract?
No. It has no lock-in contract. It renews on your monthly bill.
How was this checked?
On 15 October 2026, from E.Tel's own pages. Prices older than 30 days are hidden from the comparison. We are not paid by providers to rank them.
Sources
Checked 15 October 2026 on E.Tel's own pages: E.Tel mobile plans · E.Tel Value Plan 55GB 5G · Critical Information Summary: Value Plans 5G (September 2026). Always read the Critical Information Summary before you buy.