The best Vodafone mobile plans in Australia 2025

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When it comes to the big three of Australian telcos, Vodafone has long been the most affordable option, with Optus sitting somewhere between it and Telstra. However, early in 2024 Vodafone quietly increased the prices across its phone plans, bringing them much closer to Optus' prices – and still considerably cheaper than Telstra.

Still, even with the increase, Vodafone's base plan offerings are small and medium plans AU$3p/m cheaper than comparable plans from Optus, and its large plan is AU$10 cheaper per month. Therefore, Vodafone still offers the best value if you would rather opt for a major provider, or if you simply need a new phone you can pay off over time.

The biggest drawback of Vodafone was that its network coverage didn't quite match up with Optus and Telstra. However, thanks to the Optus-TPG Telecom partnership that we reported on in 2024, Vodafone has more than doubled its network coverage, now offering coverage to 98.4% of the population.

Right now, to celebrate its doubled network coverage, Vodafone is offering double data on its Small Plan – in conjunction with a AU$10p/m discount – over the first 12 months. Not only that, but customers can also get a free three-month subscription to Binge, valued at AU$19p/m. Meaning you get 100GB of data, 3 months of Binge and expanded coverage, for just AU$39p/m.

If you're interested in Vodafone's best plan offerings on certain phones, prices and data pools, we've highlighted our choices below.

• Best Telstra mobile plans
• Best Optus mobile plans

Samsung Galaxy S25 and S25 Ultra deals
The Samsung Galaxy S25 and S25 Ultra have just been announced at Samsung Galaxy Unpacked, and if you're looking to pair them with a mobile plan and pay it off over a long term contract, Vodafone might be the best option thanks to the ability to pair it with the Small Plan, that's AU$10p/m cheaper and offering 100GB of data along with three months of Binge for free.

• Galaxy S25 Ultra: AU$200 off, plus AU$36p/m off when paired with the AU$79 plan over 36 months
• Galaxy S25 Ultra (24mths): save AU$200 on its RRP
• Galaxy S25: AU$200 off, plus AU$36p/m off when paired with the AU$79 plan over 36 months
• Galaxy S25 (24mths): Save AU$200 on its RRP

Not an S25 deal, but Vodafone is offering AU$564 off the Samsung Galaxy A55 right now. One of the best cheap phones, you'll pay just AU$5.62p/m.

Noteworthy Vodafone deals

You’ll find all our plan recommendations below, but before signing up, here are all the current Vodafone offers you should know about:

Best Vodafone mobile plans: our picks

Best SIM-only option

Vodafone Small plan | 50GB data 100GB data (50GB bonus | AU$49p/m AU$39p/m | 3 months of Binge

Don’t want to commit to a phone contract? We think Vodafone’s Small plan is your best SIM-only option. Currently celebrating its expanded network coverage, Vodafone is offering its Small Plan for just AU$39 and doubling its monthly data over the first 12 months. Not only that, customers also get three months of Binge for free – making it easily the best offering from a major telco right now.

Total minimum cost is AU$39

Best overall phone + plan combos

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Best overall iPhone + plan combo: our pick

Best overall Android + plan combo: our pick

Samsung Galaxy S24 (256GB) | 50GB data 100GB data | 24 months | 3 Months of Binge | AU$97.28p/m

Looking to grab Samsung's latest Galaxy phone? The S25 is available to pre-order right now, and pairing it with Vodafone's Small Plan means you'll get an excellent deal. You get 100GB of data, 3 months of Binge and Vodafone now matches the network coverage of Optus. If 100GB of data doesn't quite cut it, you can save AU$1,299 by pairing your new Galaxy S25 – any model – with the AU$79 Plan from Vodafone.

Total cost over 24 months is AU$2,334.72

Best cheap phone + plan combos

Best cheap iPhone + plan combo: our pick

iPhone 14 (128GB) | 50GB data 100GB data | 24 months | 3 months of Binge AU$82.70p/m

We find it hard to recommend this deal, as opting for the iPhone 16 will cost you just AU$4 more per month. However, if you're looking for the absolute cheapest route to snagging yourself an iPhone – that's still a good purchase in 2025 – then the iPhone 14 is the best option from Vodafone. It's an excellent device, though we found it a small upgrade over the 13, and you get the double data, lower price and free Binge subscription that is on offer with the Small Plan.

Total cost over 24 months is AU$1,984.80

Best cheap Android phone + plan combo: our pick

Samsung Galaxy A55 (128GB) | 50GB data | 24 months | 3 months of Binge | AU$44.62p/m

One of the very best budget phones on the market, and undoubtedly the best cheap phone from Samsung, if you want a quality phone without spending big bucks, the Galaxy A55 is perhaps the best choice. That choice gets a lot easier with this Vodafone deal, that sees you pay just AU$6p/m over 24 months. Pair it with the Small Plan, and you get a whole heap of data, a free Binge subscription and a AU$10 discount.

Total cost over 24 months is AU$1,070.88

Best premium phone + plan combos

Best premium iPhone + plan combo: our pick

Best premium Android + plan combo: our pick

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (512GB) | 50GB data 100GB data | 24 months | 3 months of Binge | AU$128.53p/m

Looking to purchase the biggest, most powerful and best that Samsung has to offer? There are few better ways to do so than with the Small Plan offering from Vodafone. As well as grabbing yourself an incredible phone, you'll pair it with a discount plan that is also offering double data, and three months of Binge for free. Plus, this deal takes AU$200 off the RRP of the phone. If you don't mind having more data, you can take AU$1,299 off the phone by pairing it with the AU$79 plan.

Total cost over 24 months is AU$3,084.72

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A Digital Content Writer for the Australian TechRadar team, Max covers all things tech and lifestyle and is keen on using tech to make life easier. A 2023 journalism graduate, Max has written across sports, entertainment and business for brands like Zero Digital Media and Valnet.Inc, but found his love for tech in his time at GadgetUser. At home when covering everything from the latest deal and coupon code to the most recent streaming service output, phone or smartwatch, Max excels at using his research, experience and writing ability give you more time to use your tech, not waste time finding it.