Stephen Lambrechts

TPG is a good option for those who want big data at a reasonable price, but don't expect any bells and whistles.

Tangerine offers budget-friendly access to Telstra's wholesale network, delivering especially great value on higher tier plans.

Making use of Telstra's 5G network, Aldi Mobile provides Aussies with a wider variety of prepaid options, including family plans.

Boost offers a good alternative to Australia's major telcos, so long as you're willing to go prepaid.

If the Vodafone 4G network access is good enough for you, there's plenty to like about Kogan Mobile's phone plans.

Owned by Telstra, Belong offers month-to-month SIM-only phone plans with great inclusions at budget-friendly prices.

Felix Mobile is the only Aussie telco that offers an unlimited data plan, but is the trade-off in download speeds worth it?

While Vodafone ranks behind Telstra and Optus in terms of network size, the telco has has plenty to offer in terms of value.

While Optus comes in second in terms of coverage, it has Telstra beat when it comes to value.

Easily the largest mobile telephone service provider in Australia, Telstra offers excellent coverage but middling value.