As Australians continue to face mounting cost-of-living pressures following the latest Reserve Bank interest rate decision, Boost Mobile is encouraging consumers to review their mobile spending as a practical way to reduce everyday expenses.
Like many Australians, consumers are increasingly scrutinising household spending and searching for practical savings opportunities. Mobile bills are becoming one of the key areas under review, particularly as more consumers reconsider post-paid plans in favour of lower-cost prepaid alternatives.
I can confirm as someone who has stayed on grandfathered post-paid plans for years, I recently switched over to Boost Mobile and happily took the immediate savings without compromising coverage or everyday usage needs.
The prepaid mobile provider has announced major updates across its prepaid range, including increased data inclusions, a new six-month long-expiry SIM plan and added international calling benefits, while maintaining pricing on its most popular plans.
Boost Mobile, which recently won the 2026 WeMoney Prepaid Provider of the Year award, said many Australians are actively reassessing monthly expenses and mobile services remain one of the simplest opportunities to save.
“Australians are being forced to make tough choices right now, but staying connected shouldn’t be one of them,” said Bobby Geldens, CEO of Boost Mobile Australia.
“With people actively looking for ways to cut costs, mobile is one of the easiest wins. With Boost, you can switch in minutes, keep your number, and instantly start saving with access to the full Telstra Prepaid Mobile Network.”
Boost Mobile Expands Prepaid Plans With More Data
Boost Mobile confirmed all 7-day and 28-day prepaid plans now include boosted data on the first three recharges, alongside increased core data allowances to better support streaming, social media, remote work and everyday mobile use.
While pricing remains unchanged across the company’s most popular plans, the $13 and $26 prepaid plans will see modest price adjustments paired with increased data inclusions.
The provider has also launched a new six-month long-expiry prepaid SIM designed for Australians seeking better value over an extended period.
“We’ve built our range of plans around how Australians actually use their phones today, with high data usage, flexibility and control over spending,” Geldens said.
“Boost is delivering more value with more data and keeping prices as sharp as possible.”
New 6-Month Long Expiry SIM Targets Value-Conscious Consumer
Boost Mobile’s newly launched $180 prepaid SIM includes:
160GB of data on new activations before 10 August 2026
- Six-month expiry
- Unlimited standard national calls and texts
- International calls and texts
- Access to the full Telstra Prepaid Mobile Network
The plan is positioned as a long-term option for Australians wanting predictable mobile costs without ongoing monthly recharge concerns.
Boost Mobile Awarded Prepaid Provider of the Year
Boost Mobile’s value-focused approach has also been recognised in the 2026 WeMoney Telco & Broadband Awards.
The provider was awarded:
- Prepaid Provider of the Year
- Best for Flexibility – Prepaid Mobile Plan (second consecutive year)
WeMoney judges recognised Boost Mobile for its balance of affordability, reliability, service inclusions and network performance.
The company was also shortlisted across multiple additional award categories.
Australians Increasingly Considering Switching Providers
New WeMoney consumer data released alongside the awards highlights growing pressure on household budgets and increasing dissatisfaction with mobile spending.
According to the findings:
- 45% of surveyed Australians spend more than $100 per month on telco services
- 50% believe they are overpaying for mobile or internet services
- 82% are actively looking for ways to reduce household bills
- 72% are considering switching telco providers within the next 12 months
Price and value were identified as the most important factors when choosing a provider, followed closely by network coverage and speed.
“To be named Prepaid Provider of the Year and Best for Flexibility by WeMoney is a huge endorsement of what we are trying to do by giving Australians more control, more data and better value when they need it most,” Geldens said.
“Consumers want straightforward, affordable mobile plans with excellent coverage and performance that work for them.”
Switching Mobile Providers Easier Than Ever
Boost Mobile said outdated assumptions around switching providers remain one of the biggest barriers preventing Australians from accessing better value mobile plans.
Independent research commissioned by Boost Mobile previously found:
- 46% of Australians have stayed with the same mobile provider for more than three years
- 7% have never switched providers
“There’s this old idea that switching telcos is painful, but that couldn’t be further from the truth today,” Geldens said.
“With number porting and eSIM, you can move in minutes. No store visits, no waiting, no downtime. It’s fast, it’s seamless, and it puts control back in the hands of the customer.”
I can confirm, porting from my old Telco to Boost Mobile took minutes. Totally painless.
Consumers can view all updated Boost Mobile prepaid plans and inclusions via the company website.
