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Pennytel · Postpaid SIM-only · Telstra network
Pennytel 40GB SIM only
$38 a month, 40GB a month. Nothing we track with as much data costs less in the first year.
- First year
- $456
- Two years
- $912
- Average a month
- $38
- Per GB, year one
- $0.95
Same price in year two
- 5G
- No lock-in
- Stops when data runs out
How it compares
- Ranks 39 of 50 for first-year cost among plans with 20GB to 60GB a month.
- $0.95 a GB in year one: 22% above the median of $0.78 for similar plans.
- 14 plans with at least as much data cost less in year one. The cheapest is TPG 50GB, $141 less.
What you get
- Data
- 40GB a month. Data stops until you recharge or buy more.
- Calls and texts
- Unlimited standard calls in Australia, unlimited standard SMS and photo MMS to Australian mobiles, voicemail, 13, 1300 and 1800 numbers
- Overseas calls
- Unlimited calls to selected countries. Unlimited standard calls and SMS to 15 countries: China, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, India, Ireland, Malaysia, New Zealand, Singapore, South Korea, Thailand, United Kingdom, USA and Vietnam
- Roaming
- Not included. An International Roaming Travel Pack is needed overseas, from $45 for 5GB over 7 days. Banked data can't be used overseas
- Renews
- Postpaid bill a month
- Features
- 5G, No lock-in
- Extras (not counted in the price)
- Data bank: unused data rolls over, up to 1,000GB
- 150Mbps download and upload speed cap
When the monthly data and the data bank run out, mobile data stops until the next billing cycle; there is no automatic top-up (Critical Information Summary).
eSIM isn't mentioned in the Critical Information Summary, so it isn't counted here.
Price comes from the Critical Information Summary: Pennytel's plans page didn't show plan cards as text, so these plans aren't checked automatically yet.
Fees not counted here: $3 per paper bill, $10 late payment fee.
Plans with similar data
Plans with 20GB to 60GB a month, cheapest first year first.
| # | Plan | Data a month | First year | Two years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | OnePass360GB 365-day | 30GB | $179 | $479 |
| 2 | amaysim240GB 365-day | 20GB | $199 | $519 |
| 3 | Pivotel25GB | 25GB | $206 | $481 |
| 4 | TPG30GB | 30GB | $270 | $630 |
| 5 | iiNet30GB | 30GB | $270 | $630 |
| 6 | OnePass22GB 28-day | 24GB | $275 | $600 |
| 7 | Pennytel40GB | 40GB | $456 | $912 |
Head to head
Your first year, payment by payment
12 payments in your first year, all at the standard price. That adds up to $456.
| Payment | Day | You pay | Data |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | $38 | 40GB |
| 2 | 30 | $38 | 40GB |
| 3 | 61 | $38 | 40GB |
| 4 | 91 | $38 | 40GB |
| 5 | 122 | $38 | 40GB |
| 6 | 152 | $38 | 40GB |
| 7 | 183 | $38 | 40GB |
| 8 | 213 | $38 | 40GB |
| 9 | 243 | $38 | 40GB |
| 10 | 274 | $38 | 40GB |
| 11 | 304 | $38 | 40GB |
| 12 | 335 | $38 | 40GB |
When the data runs out
When the 40GB 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. Data bank: unused data rolls over, up to 1,000GB.
Is it good value?
- Year one works out at $0.95 a GB, the 93rd 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.
- Unlimited standard calls and SMS to 15 countries: China, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, India, Ireland, Malaysia, New Zealand, Singapore, South Korea, Thailand, United Kingdom, USA and Vietnam.
Questions people ask
What network does Pennytel 40GB use?
Pennytel uses the Telstra network. It rents capacity from Telstra, so coverage follows Telstra's towers. Check Telstra's coverage map for your street.
What happens when the deal ends?
There is no deal on this plan right now. It costs $38 a month.
Can I use it overseas?
Not included. An International Roaming Travel Pack is needed overseas, from $45 for 5GB over 7 days. Banked data can't be used overseas.
Is there a contract?
No. It has no lock-in contract. It renews on your monthly bill.
How was this checked?
On 14 October 2026, from Pennytel's own pages. Prices older than 30 days are hidden from the comparison. We are not paid by providers to rank them.
Sources
Checked 14 October 2026 on Pennytel's own pages: Pennytel mobile plans · Critical Information Summary. Always read the Critical Information Summary before you buy.