Tangerine
Tangerine runs on the Telstra Wholesale Mobile Network, which it advertises as reaching 98.8% of the Australian population. Real regional reach, not just a metro-focused footprint like most budget SIM-only brands.
- Telstra Wholesale network, among the best regional coverage of any MVNO on this site
- 1000GB data bank/rollover on every plan
- Calls to 15 countries included, not just standard AU calls
- No lock-in, month-to-month postpaid
- 24/7 technical support
- Intro price doubles once the first six months are up
- Postpaid only, no prepaid option
- Speed capped at 150Mbps on the four smaller tiers
Tangerine is a postpaid SIM-only brand running on the Telstra Wholesale Mobile Network, the same underlying coverage as a Telstra-branded SIM, at a fraction of the price for the first six months.
Current plans
Five postpaid SIM-only tiers, month-to-month, no lock-in:
Plan | Data | First 6 months | Ongoing |
|---|---|---|---|
60GB | 60GB | $15/month | $30/month |
100GB | 100GB | $18/month | $36/month |
150GB | 150GB | $21/month | $42/month |
200GB | 200GB | $24/month | $48/month |
320GB | 320GB | $30/month | $60/month |
Every plan includes unlimited standard Australian calls and SMS, plus calls to 15 countries, and a 1000GB data bank that unused data rolls into. Speed is capped at 150Mbps on the four smaller tiers and 250Mbps on the 320GB plan. The intro price is exactly half the ongoing rate on every tier for the first six months, funded by matching bonus data on top of the plan's base allowance. After that the price reverts to the full rate shown above.
Compare these against every other current plan, including other Telstra-network options, in the full comparison table.
APN settings
Tangerine mobile uses its own APN profile on the Telstra Wholesale network. Tangerine's APN settings has the exact values, confirmed directly from Tangerine's own help centre.
The honest verdict
Tangerine is a strong pick specifically because of the network. Telstra Wholesale coverage is hard to beat if you're outside a capital city, and most budget MVNOs simply can't offer it. The six-month promo structure means budgeting for the ongoing price rather than the headline one. It suits someone in a regional area who wants Telstra-grade coverage without a Telstra-branded price tag, and is comfortable checking the second-half-of-the-year number before signing up. Several other providers also run on the Telstra network, including Belong, Cmobile and Exetel. Worth comparing before committing.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What network does Tangerine run on?
- The Telstra Wholesale Mobile Network, which Tangerine advertises as covering 98.8% of the Australian population. Same underlying towers as a Telstra-branded SIM.
- Why does Tangerine's price jump after six months?
- Every plan runs at roughly half price for the first six months, then reverts to the ongoing rate. The 60GB plan, for example, is $15/month for six months, then $30/month after. Budget for the ongoing number, not the intro one.
- Is there a prepaid option?
- No, Tangerine is postpaid only. Month-to-month, no lock-in contract, but no prepaid tier.
- Does unused data roll over?
- Yes, every plan includes a 1000GB data bank that unused data rolls into, on top of the plan's regular monthly allowance.