General Notices
- This is only a comparison of some of the prepaid services available in Australia,
other services are available that are not listed here.
- Each of the offers compared above have their own applicable terms and conditions
and these may influence your choice in addition to the information contained here, for
example, service coverage details, feature differences, special offers (including call caps),
call rates to own network and other bonuses.
- This comparison excludes special rates to calls to the same network where applicable.
- Prices quoted are network prepaid standard rates only, and do not take into account any
call caps, specials, limited time offers, discount schemes or recharge bonuses.
- Different rates may apply to MMS, voice mail deposits and voicemail retrieval services.
You can check these rates by referring to the websites for the respective suppliers listed below.
- SMS prices quoted are for domestic SMS (SMS within Australia) only. Prices may vary for
international SMS.
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- Savvy Telecommunications will periodically check the accuracy of the information contained
on this page and will make any necessary updates. You should be aware that this information may
vary from day to day, and should therefore verify the accuracy of the information by reference
to the respective suppliers.
Sources of Information and Specific Notes
Vodafone
Vodafone
All Vodafone offers (excluding Value Caps) include free Vodafone to Vodafone mins. Free mins vary depending on recharge amount and range from 20 mins for $20 recharge to 1000 mins for $200 recharge. Free mins expire after 60 days.
Night Talker - Free mins to any Australian mobile or landline between 8pm to 8am. Free mins range from 120 mins for $30 recharge to 2400 mins for $200 recharge.
TXTer - Free SMS to any Australian mobile. Free SMS ranges from 60 SMS for $30 recharge to 1200 SMS for $200 recharge.
365 Days - Credit does not expire for 365 days.
Talker - Call rates decrease subject to recharge amount. Rates range from 40c per min for $30 recharge to 20c per min for $200 recharge.
Virgin
Call rate varies with recharge amount and ranges from 52c per min for $100 recharge to 70c per min for $15 recharge. Call credit expiry varies with recharge amount. Maximum 365 days with $100 & $50 recharge, minimum 180 days with $30 & $15 recharge. Virgin offer 5c calls and text to other Virgin customers.
Optus
www.optus.com.au and www.optuszoo.com.au
Call rate may be lower if "Text 18c Talk" option is selected by customer. Customers receive reduced call rate of 36c per min and 18c SMS. Expiry period is 60 days.
Turbo Charge - Spend $30 get $120 credit. Spend $50 get $250 credit. 4 free text to any mobile each day. 30 day expiry.
Free Calls Anytime - Get 100 mins Optus to Optus up front. Then 300 mins for each $30 recharge, 500 mins for $50 recharge & 1000 mins for $100 recharge. Free call mins expire in 60 days, credits expire in 180 days.
Telstra
Call credit expiry varies with recharge amount. Maximum 365 days with $100 recharge.
1c per min (plus 25c flagfall) to any Australian mobile 9pm to 7am and all weekend for 1st 10 mins. 5c credit every 1min for received calls up to $50. 1c text to other Telstra prepaid customers.