How to check how much mobile data you have left

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In this data usage guide:

Checking how much data you're using on iPhone
Checking how much data you're using on Android
Checking your data usage with your telco's app
Plans with no excess charges

No one likes bill shock. It's never fun to find excess charges because you've used a little more data than you thought you would. Fortunately, if you don't want to or just can't upgrade to a larger plan, there are a couple of tools you can use to keep a closer eye on your monthly data usage.

Australian telcos are been required by industry regulation to send you usage alert texts when you've burnt through 50%, 85%, and 100% of your data. Some will send this in real-time, but others can take up to 48 hours to come through. 48 hours is enough time to rack up some serious bill shock, so here are some other options for monitoring your mobile data.

If you often exceed your plan's data allowance, it's probably time for a bigger plan. The good news is, more data won't necessarily cost more money - if you know where to look. There are now plenty of mobile providers offering big data allowances at surprisingly reasonable prices.

Here's a look at SIM-only plans at different price points.

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#1	Kogan Mobile	Kogan Mobile Large Monthly Plan 120GB data Vodafone 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices Deal: Get 120GB for $20 (incl. $20 off for first 6 mths + 40GB bonus data for 6 mths), then 80GB for $40 thereafter, valid until 25.10.26 $20.00 Per 30 Day Renewal Go to Site	$20.00 Per 30 Day Renewal	Go to Site
#2	Moose Mobile	Moose Mobile Moose 40 SIM Only 100GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps Vodafone 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices Deal: Get 100GB for $22– Includes $18 off for first 6 months, then reverts to $40. Offer ends 30.06.27 $22.00/mth Min. cost $22 Go to Site	$22.00/mth Min. cost $22	Go to Site
#3	Swoop	Swoop 60GB SIM Only 5G 60GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps Vodafone 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices Deal: Includes $10 off for first 6 months - $23/mth for first 6 months then $33/mth after that. Offer ends 30.06.2027 $23.00/mth Min. cost $23 Go to Site	$23.00/mth Min. cost $23	Go to Site
#4	Dodo	Dodo Small Mobile Plan 25GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps Optus 5G in selected areas (exc NT) with a 5G device $25.00/mth Min. cost $25 Go to Site	$25.00/mth Min. cost $25	Go to Site
#5	Superloop	Superloop SuperSim Saver 4G Plan 15GB data at download speeds up to 100Mbps Uses part of the Telstra 4G Mobile Network Deal: FREE 2nd recharge for existing Superloop broadband customers or new customers signing up for a mobile & broadband service $25.00 Per 30 Day Renewal Go to Site	$25.00 Per 30 Day Renewal	Go to Site
#6	Boost Mobile	Boost Mobile $28 Prepaid 8GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps Telstra 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices $28.00 Per 28 Day Renewal Go to Site	$28.00 Per 28 Day Renewal	Go to Site
#7	SpinTel	SpinTel $29 Mobile Plan 50GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps Optus 5G in selected areas with 5G devices ex. NT $29.00/mth Min. cost $29 Go to Site	$29.00/mth Min. cost $29	Go to Site
#8	Tangerine Telecom	Tangerine Telecom 30GB 5G Mobile SIM 30GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps Uses parts of Telstra’s 5G and 4G mobile networks Deal: 50% off plan fees for 4 months - $15/mth for 4 months then $30/mth. Offer available until withdrawn. $30.00/mth Min. cost $15 Go to Site	$30.00/mth Min. cost $15	Go to Site
#9	felix mobile	felix mobile felix 25GB Mobile Plan 25GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps On the Vodafone 5G/4G Mobile Network Deal: Get 50% off your first 3 mths when you switch to felix. $15/mth for first 3 mths, then $30/mth. Use promo code FELIX50. T+Cs apply $30.00 Per 1 Month Renewal Go to Site	$30.00 Per 1 Month Renewal	Go to Site
#10	amaysim	amaysim UNLIMITED 15GB Plan 15GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps Optus 5G in selected areas with 5G devices ex. NT $30.00 Per 28 Day Renewal Go to Site	$30.00 Per 28 Day Renewal	Go to Site

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#1	Swoop	Swoop 120GB SIM Only 5G 120GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps Vodafone 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices Deal: Includes $10 off for first 6 months - $30/mth for first 6 months then $40/mth after that. Offer ends 30.06.27 $30.00/mth Min. cost $30 Go to Site	$30.00/mth Min. cost $30	Go to Site
#2	Dodo	Dodo Medium Mobile Plan 40GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps Optus 5G in selected areas (exc NT) with a 5G device Deal: 50% off for first 4 mths! Get the Medium Mobile Plan for $15/mth for first 4 mths. New and returning mobile customers only. Ends 27.10 $30.00/mth Min. cost $15 Go to Site	$30.00/mth Min. cost $15	Go to Site
#3	Tangerine Telecom	Tangerine Telecom 30GB 5G Mobile SIM 30GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps Uses parts of Telstra’s 5G and 4G mobile networks Deal: 50% off plan fees for 4 months - $15/mth for 4 months then $30/mth. Offer available until withdrawn. $30.00/mth Min. cost $15 Go to Site	$30.00/mth Min. cost $15	Go to Site
#4	felix mobile	felix mobile felix 25GB Mobile Plan 25GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps On the Vodafone 5G/4G Mobile Network Deal: Get 50% off your first 3 mths when you switch to felix. $15/mth for first 3 mths, then $30/mth. Use promo code FELIX50. T+Cs apply $30.00 Per 1 Month Renewal Go to Site	$30.00 Per 1 Month Renewal	Go to Site
#5	amaysim	amaysim UNLIMITED 15GB Plan 15GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps Optus 5G in selected areas with 5G devices ex. NT $30.00 Per 28 Day Renewal Go to Site	$30.00 Per 28 Day Renewal	Go to Site
#6	SpinTel	SpinTel $35 Mobile Plan 100GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps Optus 5G in selected areas with 5G devices ex. NT $35.00/mth Min. cost $35 Go to Site	$35.00/mth Min. cost $35	Go to Site
#7	Superloop	Superloop SuperSim Essential 5G Plan 35GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps Uses parts of Telstra’s 5G and 4G mobile networks Deal: FREE 2nd recharge for existing Superloop broadband customers or new customers signing up for a mobile & broadband service $35.00 Per 30 Day Renewal Go to Site	$35.00 Per 30 Day Renewal	Go to Site
#8	Optus	Optus $60 Optus Choice Plus Plan 100GB data Optus 5G in selected areas (exc NT) with a 5G device Deal: $39/mth and 100GB/mth for first 12 months, then 60GB/mth and $60/mth or as notified. New services. Ends 12.11.26. Terms apply. $39.00/mth Min. cost $39 Go to Site	$39.00/mth Min. cost $39	Go to Site
#9	Boost Mobile	Boost Mobile $39 Prepaid 60GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps Telstra 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices Deal: Get 60GB data on first 6 recharges, then 30GB from 7th recharge. New customers only. Activate by 02.11.26 $39.00 Per 28 Day Renewal Go to Site	$39.00 Per 28 Day Renewal	Go to Site
#10	Moose Mobile	Moose Mobile Moose 50 SIM Only 250GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps Vodafone 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices Deal: Get 250GB for $40– Includes $10 off for first 6 months, then reverts to $50. Offer ends 30.06.27 $40.00/mth Min. cost $40 Go to Site	$40.00/mth Min. cost $40	Go to Site

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#1	felix mobile	felix mobile felix Unlimited Mobile Plan Unlimited data at download speeds up to 40Mbps On the Vodafone 5G/4G Mobile Network Deal: Get 50% off your first 3 mths when you switch to felix. $20/mth for first 3 mths, then $40/mth. Use promo code FELIX50. T+Cs apply $40.00 Per 1 Month Renewal Go to Site	$40.00 Per 1 Month Renewal	Go to Site
#2	Moose Mobile	Moose Mobile Moose 50 SIM Only 250GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps Vodafone 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices Deal: Get 250GB for $40– Includes $10 off for first 6 months, then reverts to $50. Offer ends 30.06.27 $40.00/mth Min. cost $40 Go to Site	$40.00/mth Min. cost $40	Go to Site
#3	Swoop	Swoop 250GB SIM Only 5G 250GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps Vodafone 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices Deal: Includes $10 off for first 6 months - $40/mth for first 6 months then $50/mth after that. Offer ends 30.06.27 $40.00/mth Min. cost $40 Go to Site	$40.00/mth Min. cost $40	Go to Site
#4	Exetel	Exetel Plus One eSIM Plan 130GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps Uses parts of Telstra’s 5G and 4G mobile networks $40.00 Per 30 Day Renewal Go to Site	$40.00 Per 30 Day Renewal	Go to Site
#5	Optus	Optus Optus Prepaid $40 SIM (AutoRecharge only) 100GB data Optus 5G in selected areas (exc NT) with a 5G device Deal: $13 SIM deal - 1st 28 days only. Ends 3/11. Make the smart move to Optus. New services only. T&Cs apply. $40.00 Per 28 Day Renewal Go to Site	$40.00 Per 28 Day Renewal	Go to Site
#6	Dodo	Dodo Large Mobile Plan 80GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps Optus 5G in selected areas (exc NT) with a 5G device Deal: 50% off for first 4 mths! Get the Large Mobile Plan for $20/mth for first 4 mths. New and returning mobile customers only. Ends 27.10 $40.00/mth Min. cost $20 Go to Site	$40.00/mth Min. cost $20	Go to Site
#7	amaysim	amaysim UNLIMITED 80GB Plan 80GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps Optus 5G in selected areas with 5G devices ex. NT $40.00 Per 28 Day Renewal Go to Site	$40.00 Per 28 Day Renewal	Go to Site
#8	Superloop	Superloop SuperSim Choice 5G Plan 75GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps Uses parts of Telstra’s 5G and 4G mobile networks Deal: FREE 2nd recharge for existing Superloop broadband customers or new customers signing up for a mobile & broadband service $40.00 Per 30 Day Renewal Go to Site	$40.00 Per 30 Day Renewal	Go to Site
#9	Tangerine Telecom	Tangerine Telecom 75GB 5G Mobile SIM 75GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps Uses parts of Telstra’s 5G and 4G mobile networks Deal: 50% off plan fees for 4 months - $21/mth for 4 months then $42/mth. Offer available until withdrawn. $42.00/mth Min. cost $21 Go to Site	$42.00/mth Min. cost $21	Go to Site
#10	SpinTel	SpinTel $47 Mobile Plan 200GB data at download speeds up to 250Mbps Optus 5G in selected areas with 5G devices ex. NT $47.00/mth Min. cost $47 Go to Site	$47.00/mth Min. cost $47	Go to Site

Checking how much data you've used on iPhone

iOS has basic data usage tools that you can find by following these steps:

Open the Settings app
Tap Mobile
Scroll down until you see Mobile Data

Unfortunately, these are a bit limited unless you put in some effort. Your iPhone will show you your data usage from your "current period", but this is quite broad. For example, my iPhone says I've used 85GB since June 23 last year, for example. Fun to know, but kinda useless.

To keep track of how much data you've actually used, you'll want to hit the Reset Statistics button at the very bottom of the mobile pane at the start of each billing month. It's a little inconvenient, but it's a good way to get up-to-date info on your data usage.

If you're close to going over for the month, you can also use the Mobile settings menu to disable data entirely.

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Checking how much data you've used on Android

If you're using a Samsung Android smartphone, you'll find your data usage tools by following these steps:

Open the Settings app
Tap on Connections
Tap Data Usage

If you're using a Pixel Android smartphone, follow these steps instead:

Open the Settings app
Tap on Network and Internet
Tap on Internet
Tap Cog next to your telco name
Here you can also see individual app data usage by tapping App data usage

These steps should be pretty similar on all Android smartphones, but there may be some variations in menu option names depending on what version of Android you're using and which company manufactured your phone.

After you're in the data usage menu, you're able to pop in which day your billing cycle resets, and set custom warnings after certain thresholds download thresholds have been breached. You can have mobile data turn itself off automatically when you reach a certain download limit.

Checking your data usage with your telco's app

Most major telcos have a data usage app that you can download for your iOS or Android device. Better yet, in most cases, they should provide more up-to-date data usage information than a text message alert will. For example, Optus' app should never be more than four hours out of date, while its text message alerts can take up to 48 hours to arrive.

Here are links to data usage apps for a handful of popular providers:

Telstra: iOS & Android
Optus: iOS & Android
Vodafone: iOS & Android
amaysim: iOS & Android
Everyday Mobile: iOS & Android
Belong: iOS & Android
ALDI Mobile: iOS & Android
Boost Mobile: iOS & Android
Moose Mobile: iOS & Android
TPG: iOS & Android
felix mobile: iOS & Android

If your telco doesn't have a dedicated app, there should be an online portal you can use to check your data usage thus far.

How much data have I used today?

Unfortunately, there's no easy way to check how much data you've used in a day. If you need to keep track of daily data usage, your best option is checking your data usage at the start of a day using the aforementioned methods, and then checking back at the end of the day.

Android phones can be configured to disable your data after you've hit a certain amount of usage during your billing cycle.

On Samsung phones you'll find this by following these steps:

Open the Settings app
Tap on Connections
Tap Data Usage
Tap Mobile Data Usage
Tap the Cog icon
Toggle on Set Data Limit and enter the specified amount below

To make this feature as useful as possible, ensure your billing cycle start date on your phone lines up with your actual billing cycle date.

If you're using a Pixel Android smartphone, follow these steps instead:

Open the Settings app
Tap on Network and Internet
Tap on Internet
Tap Cog next to your telco name
Tap on Data warning and limit
Here, you can set both a hard data limit and an alert that kicks in after a set amount of data usage

These settings will be similar on other Android phones, but may have slightly different names.

Mobile plans with no excess charges

If you're looking to avoid excess charges, postpaid plans from Telstra, Optus, Vodafone, Belong, Dodo, Aussie Broadband, and felix now have unlimited data, albeit at a slower speed. These are perhaps best thought of as plans with no excess charges.

Once you go over your primary allowance, you'll be able to continue using your plan without paying an extra cent, but your data speeds will be capped to 256Kbps on Dodo, 1Mbps on Belong, 1.5Mbps on Telstra, Optus, Aussie Broadband, and felix, or 2Mbps on Vodafone.

Here's a look at plans from these providers:

#1	Dodo	Dodo Medium Mobile Plan 40GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps Optus 5G in selected areas (exc NT) with a 5G device Deal: 50% off for first 4 mths! Get the Medium Mobile Plan for $15/mth for first 4 mths. New and returning mobile customers only. Ends 27.10 $30.00/mth Min. cost $15 Go to Site	$30.00/mth Min. cost $15	Go to Site
#2	Belong	Belong 25GB Mobile Plan 85GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps Uses parts of Telstra’s 5G and 4G mobile networks Deal: Includes 60GB monthly bonus data for first 12 months when you activate your new service by 04.11.26. T&Cs apply. $34.00/mth Min. cost $34 Link not supplied	$34.00/mth Min. cost $34	Link not supplied
#3	felix mobile	felix mobile felix 50GB Mobile Plan 50GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps On the Vodafone 5G/4G Mobile Network Deal: Get 50% off your first 3 mths when you switch to felix. $17.50/mth for first 3 mths, then $35/mth. Use promo code FELIX50. T+Cs apply $35.00 Per 1 Month Renewal Go to Site	$35.00 Per 1 Month Renewal	Go to Site
#4	Optus	Optus $60 Optus Choice Plus Plan 100GB data Optus 5G in selected areas (exc NT) with a 5G device Deal: $39/mth and 100GB/mth for first 12 months, then 60GB/mth and $60/mth or as notified. New services. Ends 12.11.26. Terms apply. $39.00/mth Min. cost $39 Go to Site	$39.00/mth Min. cost $39	Go to Site
#5	Aussie Broadband	Aussie Broadband Value 5G SIM Plan 45GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps Optus 5G in selected areas with 5G devices ex. NT $40.00/mth Min. cost $40 Link not supplied	$40.00/mth Min. cost $40	Link not supplied
#6	Vodafone	Vodafone $58 Small SIM Only Plan 65GB data Vodafone 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices Deal: Includes $13/mth off plan fees for first 12 months when you stay connected to this plan. Ends 29.10.26. T&Cs apply. $45.00/mth Min. cost $45 Link not supplied	$45.00/mth Min. cost $45	Link not supplied
#7	Telstra	Telstra $74 Basic Upfront SIM Plan 50GB data Telstra 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices Deal: Get $10 off for first 12 months on new Upfront Basic Mobile Plan with code PROMO. New services only. Ends 02.11.26 $64.00/mth Min. cost $64 Link not supplied	$64.00/mth Min. cost $64	Link not supplied

felix mobile also has a plan where you'll pay $40 per month for genuinely unlimited data, but capped to 40Mbps. That's still fast enough for most online activities however, it just may not be the best pick if you're regularly downloading or uploading large files on the go.

felix Unlimited Mobile Plan

Unlimited data at download speeds up to 40Mbps
On the Vodafone 5G/4G Mobile Network
Deal: Get 50% off your first 3 mths when you switch to felix. $20/mth for first 3 mths, then $40/mth. Use promo code FELIX50. T+Cs apply

$40.00

Per 1 Month Renewal

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Per 1 Month Renewal

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Lastly, prepaid plans are free from excess charges. If you go over your cap, your data simply won't work until you recharge again or purchase a data top-up. Here's a selection of popular prepaid plans:

#1	Boost Mobile	Boost Mobile $39 Prepaid 60GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps Telstra 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices Deal: Get 60GB data on first 6 recharges, then 30GB from 7th recharge. New customers only. Activate by 02.11.26 $39.00 Per 28 Day Renewal Go to Site	$39.00 Per 28 Day Renewal	Go to Site
#2	Kogan Mobile	Kogan Mobile Large Monthly Plan 120GB data Vodafone 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices Deal: Get 120GB for $20 (incl. $20 off for first 6 mths + 40GB bonus data for 6 mths), then 80GB for $40 thereafter, valid until 25.10.26 $20.00 Per 30 Day Renewal Go to Site	$20.00 Per 30 Day Renewal	Go to Site
#3	Exetel	Exetel Plus One eSIM Plan 130GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps Uses parts of Telstra’s 5G and 4G mobile networks $40.00 Per 30 Day Renewal Go to Site	$40.00 Per 30 Day Renewal	Go to Site
#4	felix mobile	felix mobile felix Unlimited Mobile Plan Unlimited data at download speeds up to 40Mbps On the Vodafone 5G/4G Mobile Network Deal: Get 50% off your first 3 mths when you switch to felix. $20/mth for first 3 mths, then $40/mth. Use promo code FELIX50. T+Cs apply $40.00 Per 1 Month Renewal Go to Site	$40.00 Per 1 Month Renewal	Go to Site
#5	amaysim	amaysim UNLIMITED 42GB Plan 75GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps Optus 5G in selected areas with 5G devices ex. NT Deal: Save $23 for first renewal & includes 33GB bonus data for first 3 renewals when you sign up by 15.11.26. Online only. T&Cs apply $35.00 Per 28 Day Renewal Go to Site	$35.00 Per 28 Day Renewal	Go to Site
#6	Optus	Optus Optus Prepaid $40 SIM (AutoRecharge only) 100GB data Optus 5G in selected areas (exc NT) with a 5G device Deal: $13 SIM deal - 1st 28 days only. Ends 3/11. Make the smart move to Optus. New services only. T&Cs apply. $40.00 Per 28 Day Renewal Go to Site	$40.00 Per 28 Day Renewal	Go to Site
#7	Superloop	Superloop SuperSim Plus 5G Plan 130GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps Uses parts of Telstra’s 5G and 4G mobile networks Deal: FREE 2nd recharge for existing Superloop broadband customers or new customers signing up for a mobile & broadband service $50.00 Per 30 Day Renewal Go to Site	$50.00 Per 30 Day Renewal	Go to Site
#8	Telstra	Telstra $44 Pre-Paid Mobile SIM Starter Kit 50GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps Telstra 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices Deal: Includes 30GB activation bonus for first 3 recharges, 20GB from your fourth. Ends 01.01.2027 $44.00 Starter Pack 28 Day Expiry Link not supplied	$44.00 Starter Pack 28 Day Expiry	Link not supplied
#9	TPG	TPG 50GB Medium Plan 50GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps Vodafone 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices Deal: 50% off - $17.50/mth for first 6 months, then $35/mth ongoing. Available until withdrawn. T&Cs apply. $17.50 Per 1 Month Renewal Link not supplied	$17.50 Per 1 Month Renewal	Link not supplied
#10	ALDI mobile	ALDI mobile $160 Family Plan 270GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps Uses parts of Telstra’s 5G and 4G mobile networks $160.00 Per 30 Day Renewal Link not supplied	$160.00 Per 30 Day Renewal	Link not supplied

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