Telstra $39 Pre-Paid Mobile SIM Casual Plan (6-Month Expiry): 390MB, 110min Talk, 140 SMS & MMS for $13 Delivered @ Telstra

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Telstra $39 Pre-Paid Mobile SIM Casual Plan (6-Month Expiry): 390MB, 110min Talk, 140 SMS & MMS for $13 Delivered @ Telstra
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trixieb on 16/10/2025 - 13:09 telstra.com.au (1254 clicks)
Last edited 16/10/2025 - 13:29 by 1 other user

For people who don't require data but to keep a phone number active and prefer the Telstra network. Choose "Casual Plan" in the link.

$13 offer not available on eSIM.

  • Data allowance
    390MB 6-month expiry.
  • Call Inclusions
    110 minutes of calls to standard Australian numbers.
  • Text and MMS
    140 Text and MMS to standard Australian numbers.
  • Capped mobile speeds
    Download speeds are capped at 150Mbps on our network.
  • Device Security Essentials
    Device Security Essentials (powered by McAfee) is free for consumer and small business mobile customers and allows access to three security features via the My Telstra app.
  • Physical SIM only
    To convert from physical SIM card to eSIM in My Telstra
  • Offer ends 20 October 2025
  • New activations only. Future recharges will be full price.

Also includes:

  • Limited international calls, texts and MMS
  • Calls to Australian Satellite numbers + 5 min of international satellite calls
  • Operator assisted calls (eg. most 12xx numbers) and diverted calls

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Comments

  • Headless on 16/10/2025 - 13:24
    +4

    better of avoiding Telstra and going with a $10 365 day with Amaysim (Pay as you go)

    • trixieb on 16/10/2025 - 13:26
      +1

      Unfortunately Amaysim coverage isn't as good as Telstra. I've experienced in some metro locations in Perth. Only Telstra and Boost have a signal.

      • Headless on 16/10/2025 - 13:27
        +1

        fair point, in your case it would be to keep the number active, and technically i think the number doesn't get reassigned until 12 months after the expiry too

        • trixieb on 16/10/2025 - 13:28

          There are other uses of this casual plan mentioned in previous posts. Some people such as elderly and kids are given this plan for emergencies.

          • netsurfer on 16/10/2025 - 13:49
            +2

            @trixieb: It's good for the first 6 months (because of the discounted rate), but after 6 months, it's $39. If you must have Telstra or Boost, then I guess there is no choice.

            If Telstra wholesale network is acceptable, Aldi mobile $15 Pay as you go for 365 days (obviously Amaysim is cheaper if you don't need Telstra).

    • yoquierotaco on 16/10/2025 - 13:50

      for traveling overseas it was annoying with Amaysim, couldn't do any SMS authentication. Will make sure to move over to Aldi before traveling next time.

      • catmao on 16/10/2025 - 15:03
        +2

        I’m on amaysim, keen to understand what you mean as I’m travelling soon to Asia. Two years ago, I can receive text messages without any issues. Thanks

      • EveryCentsCount on 16/10/2025 - 15:35
        +3

        Amaysim Customer here for over 5 years. Travelled YSA, Bali, Canda, India, China i have not missed single incoming SMS. may be you need to change your settings.

        • yoquierotaco on 16/10/2025 - 17:10

          ok I must be doing something wrong. I was in Japan this past month and could not receive any SMS. What settings did I need to change?

        • BinnyC on 16/10/2025 - 20:54

          Same thing I could not get any messages this time when travelled to India a month ago

        • starcub on 16/10/2025 - 21:27

          I never had issues with getting sms on Amaysim and Catch Connect/Onepass Mobile when in China, HK and NZ. Not sure why some people say they don’t get sms. Could be settings or phone issue?

      • lovbargain on 16/10/2025 - 16:24
        +1

        I have no such issue with amaysim.

      • packeteer on 17/10/2025 - 11:44
        +1

        fwiw, Boost with Wifi calling enabled works great overseas, been using them for years (no roaming)

    • ballistykx on 16/10/2025 - 13:57
      +3

      Amaysim AYG plan is now $15 for 365 days.

      • lovbargain on 16/10/2025 - 16:25

        You can buy $10 recharge voucher from WWS. I just did this last week.

        • nownew on 16/10/2025 - 21:16

          Were you able to use the $10 recharge voucher to recharge PAYG for another 365 days?

      • naru6705 on 17/10/2025 - 08:16
        -1

        Which plan see long term plan for 365 days is for$240

    • team teri on 16/10/2025 - 14:10
      +2

      The inclusions of this Telstra SIM should work better for me. I've just activated the one from the last deal and ported out from Amaysim.

      With Amaysim I went through the $10 credit on average in about 3 months. Just calling or texting people who don't pick up on any other number. Plus coverage. Having some data included for an emergency is nice too.

      • Averell on 16/10/2025 - 20:47

        Anyone know how to buy more than one? I need 3 - one for each person in my family.
        Thanks.

  • nightelves on 16/10/2025 - 13:47

    Can this be use for Apple Watch?

    • netsurfer on 16/10/2025 - 13:51

      Telstra One Number is not available for prepaid mobile plans I think.

    • yoquierotaco on 16/10/2025 - 13:52

      I think you need a postpaid with number share for apple watch. or use family share (which is basically kids mode and severely limits the watch IMO). There is no work around to use Apple Watch just with eSim like some of the Android equivalent. Happy to be proven wrong.

      • John Smith 30283115 on 16/10/2025 - 14:25

        As far as I know, watches (Pixel 2 Watch 4G in my case) can only be used with a really expensive Telstra post paid plan.

        Assume any android watches are the same?

      • naru6705 on 17/10/2025 - 08:19

        You can buy cheap More eSIM that same number works on phone and Apple Watch, plus if you are commbank customer or have commbank yellow further discounts are available

        • rpb on 18/10/2025 - 18:42

          Wow they must be the first MVNO to offer that!

    • Russ on 16/10/2025 - 21:19

      You can buy a eSIM for apple watch so your watch will have a separate phone number to your phone. Costs $99/year, with unlimited data, calls and SMS, but your watch has to be put into kids' mode, which loses some functionality. Kids' mode used to be called family mode.

      Here's the website: https://www.betterroaming.com/watches/apple-watch-family-aus…

      There are posts here on OzBargain about this eSIM, see:
      https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/878593
      https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/846586

      Make sure you read up about kids' mode, so you know what it can and can't do.

    • delay no more on 17/10/2025 - 00:16

      Maybe check out Tangerine. I think it’s the only prepaid carrier that lets you share your number with Apple Watch, and it uses the Telstra wholesale mobile network.

      https://www.tangerine.com.au/shared-number

  • team teri on 16/10/2025 - 14:12
    +5

    I got one from the previous $13 deal and just activated it yesterday. SIM had an expiry of close to 1 year.

    They just sent a regular $39 SIM pack, and during activation I had to make sure to pick the "Casual Plan".

  • Soldier on 16/10/2025 - 14:34
    +2

    400MB is diabolical in 2025.
    I honestly thought it was a typo at the start.

    fine for IoT or real basic smartphones, but I didn't realise anything with MB was still sold

    • 0jay on 16/10/2025 - 15:21

      it's fine for turning data off for most everything except, say, banking apps

    • jlien on 16/10/2025 - 15:56
      +2

      it's good for a secondary line.

      I use the 365 day version of this payg plan (with basically double the inclusions for double the price), technically speaking the amaysim/aldi payg options are cheaper but i do have a need to make the occassional call or sms (couple times a month) from that specific line.
      Data i don't use at all as i use my main line for that, but in a pinch i've found it handy when I couldn't get any reception with my primary (vodafone) line.

  • utsc on 16/10/2025 - 14:37
    +1

    Also incoming calls are free so good deal to keep as an backup phone number. If you're a sole trader or run a small business you can use this number to adversite and get spams and return important calls using your regular phone

    110 minutes of calls to standard Australian numbers.

  • nng526 on 16/10/2025 - 14:42

    link shows 28day exp ?

    • trixieb on 16/10/2025 - 14:43
      +2

      Scroll & choose "Casual Plan" in the link.

      • littlesoldier on 16/10/2025 - 14:57

        Just wondering if the $39 prepaid pack is generic
        and you can choose between 28 days or 6 months?

        • netsurfer on 16/10/2025 - 14:59
          +1

          Yes, you can choose during activation. From memory, it defaults to 28 days plan so make sure you change it if you want the casual plan.

  • donman92 on 16/10/2025 - 16:15

    These are also good for signing up new gyg accounts. Just go to a jb and download gyg app on a display phone then delete when a free burrito is secured.

    • azumi2000 on 16/10/2025 - 17:56
      +3

      Haha, this made me laugh. The true Ozbargainer.

      • donman92 on 16/10/2025 - 18:41
        +3

        But wait there's more!

        Another meme is to use the payphones for certain tasks; uber eats new account verification can be done by the code via voice call instead of SMS. Most payphones use unique mobile numbers.

        • dankru on 16/10/2025 - 20:37

          Impressive

  • X200T on 16/10/2025 - 16:20

    So, can this plan receive SMS oversea?

    • jlien on 17/10/2025 - 15:48

      yes

  • nanite on 16/10/2025 - 17:17
    -1

    Pricebeat at Officeworks to get this for $12.35

    • azzaisawesome on 16/10/2025 - 17:36

      Officeworks don’t price match Telstra!!

      • nanite on 17/10/2025 - 08:24

        I was successful. It went to a senior member for approval and i got confirmation today.

  • Averell on 16/10/2025 - 17:39

    $13 offer not available on eSIM.

    Can I buy physical SIM and then change to eSIM?
    Thanks

  • 01011010 on 16/10/2025 - 20:58

    if this phone is used on wifi then RCS chat shouldn't use the included SMS correct?

    • Soldier on 16/10/2025 - 21:22

      Is rcs available in Australia now?

  • SoTightEcoLPI on 16/10/2025 - 22:42

    I got one of these last deal charged my card the full $39, took me 3.5 weeks to get a refund with 4 chat sessions over that period but finally got a refund. Good deal for kids phone.

    https://imgur.com/a/EO366hs

    • trixieb on 17/10/2025 - 00:20

      Glad to hear you got a refund to pay for your Father's Day dumpling lunch.

      That's odd Telstra charged $39 instead of $13. Did it show $13 or $39 at the checkout page?

      It shows $13 currently.

  • jaboday423 on 17/10/2025 - 01:32

    Off topic but wanted some guidance.

    I had a Telstra (JB Hi-Fi) plan and cancelled the connection. Is there a way to get same number once again by any chance?

    • rpb on 18/10/2025 - 18:50

      It’s doable but can be complicated. A number goes into quarantine for 6 months before going back into the pool for reallocation. Contact them and ask

  • richyeah on 17/10/2025 - 08:52
    -1

    390 mb is actually ridiculous. Do they come with a floppy disk to store any excess data?

  • moortoozzy on 17/10/2025 - 09:23

    I already have telstra $39 sim which I've got with the phone, does anyone know if it is possible to choose Casual Plan (6-Month Expiry) when activating?

  • Bretttick on 17/10/2025 - 13:24

    This is good to pair with pixel 7 deal. Then unlock $25

  • Stickout on 17/10/2025 - 17:32

    Dumb question, if i buy this sim kit using my own telstra points, can i later activate it under my mum's name, porting her amaysim number in? thx!

    • trixieb on 17/10/2025 - 17:37
      +1

      Yes.

  • Slave1 on 17/10/2025 - 17:52

    This would be good to allow you to have an active account to be able to get cheaper movie tickets etc. the $13 cost would be made back with the savings from a single adult movie tickets alone. That’s if people still go to the cinemas these days.

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