By
Alex Choros - Managing Editor + Group Telco Editor
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Belong fish with logo

Telstra's budget brand Belong is putting up prices for its most affordable mobile plans from July 30. Customers on the $19 per month plan with 5GB will be moved to a $21 per month plan with 7GB, while customers on the $29 per month plan with 25GB will pay $30 per month instead.

Customers on older plans, such as a retired $15 per month plan with 5GB and a $25 per month plan with 20GB, will also be moved to the new plans from July 30.

Belong's more expensive mobile plans will remain unchanged. Here are Belong's current SIM-only plans:

Belong
Belong
25GB Mobile Plan
  • 50GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps
  • Deal: Includes 25GB monthly bonus data for first 12 months when you activate your new service by 30.11.26. T&Cs apply.
$34.00/mth
Min. cost $34
Link not supplied

Belong's cheapest plan - the current $19 option - isn't available for purchase directly. Instead, customers first have to sign up to one of the telco's other plans, after which they're able to drop down to it.

The price increase will reinforce Belong's place as one of the pricier options for Telstra-powered providers. Here's how its $29 plan compares to other Telstra MVNO plans with at least 20GB:

#1
ALDI mobile
ALDI mobile
$34 Mobile Plan
  • 90GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps
  • Deal: Incl. double data for 6 mths (45GB + 45GB bonus) when you sign up to an eligible plan by 03.02.27
$34.00
Per 30 Day Renewal
Link not supplied
#2
Belong
Belong
25GB Mobile Plan
  • 50GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps
  • Deal: Includes 25GB monthly bonus data for first 12 months when you activate your new service by 30.11.26. T&Cs apply.
$34.00/mth
Min. cost $34
Link not supplied
#3
Tangerine Telecom
Tangerine Telecom
50GB 5G Mobile SIM
  • 100GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps
  • Deal: Get 50% off plan fees for 3 mths ($17.50/mth for 3 months then $35/mth) + Incl. double data for 6 mths (50GB + 50GB bonus)
$35.00/mth
Min. cost $17.50
#4
Everyday Mobile
Everyday Mobile
Pre-paid Mobile $35 Recharge
  • 100GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps
  • Deal: Incl. double data for 6 mths (50GB + 50GB bonus) + 10% off an eligible Woolworths shop in store every month.
$35.00
Per 30 Day Renewal
#5
Superloop
Superloop
SuperSim Essential 5G Plan
  • 45GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps
  • Deal: Get 50% off 3 recharges when you bundle with Superloop internet plan. First activation by 31.12.26 and final recharge by 31.03.27
$35.00
Per 30 Day Renewal
#6
Boost Mobile
Boost Mobile
$39 Prepaid
  • 80GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps
  • Deal: Grab a $39 SIM for $12 – save $27. Hurry! Offer ends 30.11.26. Terms Apply
$39.00
Per 28 Day Renewal
#7
Exetel
Exetel
Plus One eSIM Plan
  • 130GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps
$40.00
Per 30 Day Renewal
#8
More
More
50GB 5G Mobile SIM
  • 100GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps
  • Deal: Incl. double data for 6 mths (50GB + 50GB bonus) when you sign up to this More mobile plan. Offer ends 03.02.27
$40.00/mth
Min. cost $40
Link not supplied
#9
Telstra
Telstra
$44 Pre-Paid Mobile
  • 65GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps
  • Deal: Includes 45GB activation bonus for first 3 recharges, 20GB from your fourth. Activate by 15.02.2027
$44.00
Per 28 Day Renewal
Link not supplied

Belong's plans do have some unique perks, however, including unlimited data banking, data gifting, and "unlimited data". If you go over your data allowance on a Belong plan, you'll be able to keep using your service with slower 1Mbps speeds instead of paying excess charges. Belong is the only Telstra MVNO to offer this perk. Conversely, Belong still doesn't offer eSIM, while most other Telstra-powered providers do. 

A Belong spokesperson told WhistleOut the price allows the telco to continue to offer "reliable coverage, security, and trustworthy support".

"We aim to continually invest and improve the mobile experience for our customers," said the spokesperson. "Our goal is to offer value for our customers, while ensuring they receive the quality and reliability they expect from our services."

In addition, the spokesperson noted that Belong now has "enhanced support measures", with a new dedicated team for those who may need payment assistance.

"We recognise price increases may pose challenges for some customers and this team will be available to support anyone who feels they will struggle to afford the new price."

Looking for a new mobile plan?

These are the most popular SIM-only mobile plans with WhistleOut users this week:

#1
SpinTel
SpinTel
Editor's Pick
$23 Mobile Plan
  • 25GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps
  • WhistleOut Special: Enjoy $11 off for the first 6 months for new customers - $12/mth for first 6 months, then $23/mth
$12.00/mth
Min. cost $12
#2
Dodo
Dodo
Editor's Pick
Medium Mobile Plan
  • 40GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps
  • Deal: 50% off! Get the Medium Mobile Plan for $15/mth for first 6 mths, then $30/mth. New and returning mobile customers only. Ends 08.12
$15.00/mth
Min. cost $15
#3
felix mobile
felix mobile
felix Unlimited Mobile Plan
  • Unlimited data at download speeds up to 40Mbps
  • Deal: $20/mth for first 6 mths. Reverts to $40/month. Use promo code UNL40. Ends 30.11.26. T&Cs apply
$20.00
Per 1 Month Renewal
#4
Pivotel
Pivotel
25GB Mobile 4G Plan
  • 25GB data
  • Deal: Incl. 50% off - $11.45/mth for first 6 months, then $22.90/mth ongoing. Available until withdrawn. T&Cs apply.
$11.45/mth
Min. cost $11.45
#5
Boost Mobile
Boost Mobile
$39 Prepaid
  • 80GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps
  • Deal: Grab a $39 SIM for $12 – save $27. Hurry! Offer ends 30.11.26. Terms Apply
$39.00
Per 28 Day Renewal
#6
Optus
Optus
$60 Optus Choice Plus Plan
  • 120GB data
  • Deal: $39/mth and 120GB/mth for first 12 months, then 60GB/mth and $60/mth or as notified. New services. Ends 06.12.26. Terms apply.
$39.00/mth
Min. cost $39
#7
Kogan Mobile
Kogan Mobile
Medium - 365 Day Flex Plan
  • 200GB data
  • Deal: Get 200GB data for only $190 on the Medium 365 Day Flex Plan. Offer ends 30.11.26
$190.00
Per 365 Day Renewal
#8
Moose Mobile
Moose Mobile
Moose 30GB SIM Only
  • 30GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps
  • Deal: Get 30GB for $14 – Includes $9 off for first 6 months, then reverts to $23. Offer ends 30.06.27
$14.00/mth
Min. cost $14
#9
amaysim
amaysim
UNLIMITED 200GB Long Expiry
  • 220GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps
  • Deal: Get 220GB for $175 (includes $95 off + 20GB bonus data) on first renewal. Offer ends 30.11.26. New online services only.
$175.00
Per 365 Day Renewal
#10
Tangerine Telecom
Tangerine Telecom
15GB 5G Mobile SIM
  • 15GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps
  • Deal: Get 50% off plan fees for 3 months ($15/mth for 3 months, then $30/mth ongoing). Offer ends 28.02.27. T&Cs apply.
$30.00/mth
Min. cost $15

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Alex Choros is the Managing Editor of WhistleOut Australia and an award-winning journalist. He's been writing about consumer technology for over a decade and is an expert on the Australian telco sector, to the point where he knows far too many phone and internet plans by heart. In addition to leading the WhistleOut editorial team, Alex is responsible for ruining the office Sonos with his troubled taste in music.

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