Every Australian telco, side by side
From the big three to the value SIMs that ride their networks. Filter by the coverage you need, then dig into the plans that fit your budget.
25 providers
It all runs on one of three networks
Telstra, Optus and Vodafone build and run the actual towers. Almost every other name on this page, including Boost, ALDImobile and Amaysim, is an MVNO: a brand that buys network access wholesale and resells it, usually for a lot less than the network owner charges directly. Here's the rough coverage picture for the three that own the infrastructure.
Telstra
The widest reach by far, and the network to beat for regional and rural Australia.
Optus
Strong, fast coverage across cities and most large towns at sharper prices.
Vodafone
Cheapest of the three in the cities, and a much bigger regional map since 2025.
All three come from the carrier's own site, and the network hubs below link the exact page. Optus's is the one to hold loosely: the only page it states a figure on describes the 98.5% as 3G and 4G coverage, and Optus turned its 3G network off in 2024.
Pick your network, then compare every brand on it
Once you know which network actually covers where you live, work and travel, the fastest way to shop is to ignore every other logo and compare only the brands riding that network.
Want to check any of this yourself? The ACMA's register of licensed carriers is the official record of who actually holds a carrier licence in Australia.
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