amaysim will offer 5G in November, but only on its top-end plan

From November 2022, amaysim will begin offering its customers 5G access, joining other Optus Mobile Virtual Network Operators (MVNOs) such as SpinTel, Aussie Broadband, and Southern Phone in launching connectivity on the next-generation network.

amaysim customers with a 5G compatible device will be able to take advantage of the provider’s new 5G mobile plan. At $55 per 28-day recharge, the no lock-in contract plan will include 60GB of data, unlimited standard talk and text across Australia, unlimited standard international calls to 42 destinations, Optus 5G and 4G plus network coverage and unlimited data banking.

This will, however, make it amaysim’s most expensive non-long expiry plan yet. Currently, amaysim’s range tops out at 80GB for $50, on a 28-recharge term.

It’s no surprise that we’re seeing a trend of 5G access being exclusively available on more expensive MVNO plans. Boost Mobile, Woolworths Mobile, and ALDI Mobile each offer 5G as well on Telstra’s network, however, these plans also start at $55 per month.

If an MNVO just doesn’t cut it for you and you want access to Optus’ 5G network now, here are some of Optus’ 5G plans currently available in Australia:

#1	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. $13.00 Starter Pack 28 Day Expiry Go to Site	$13.00 Starter Pack 28 Day Expiry	Go to Site
#2	Optus	Optus Optus Prepaid $15 SIM 6GB Speed capped at 250Mbps Optus 5G in selected areas (exc NT) with a 5G device Deal: 11GB data with AutoRecharge (6GB standard & 5GB bonus data). T&Cs apply. $15.00 Per 7 Day Renewal Go to Site	$15.00 Per 7 Day Renewal	Go to Site
#3	Optus	Optus Optus Prepaid $15 SIM 6GB Speed capped at 250Mbps Optus 5G in selected areas (exc NT) with a 5G device Deal: 11GB data with AutoRecharge (6GB standard & 5GB bonus data). T&Cs apply. $15.00 Starter Pack 7 Day Expiry Go to Site	$15.00 Starter Pack 7 Day Expiry	Go to Site
#4	Optus	Optus Optus Prepaid $50 SIM (AutoRecharge only) 120GB data Optus 5G in selected areas (exc NT) with a 5G device Deal: $17 SIM deal - 1st 28 days only. Ends 3/11. Make the smart move to Optus. New services only. T&Cs apply. $17.00 Starter Pack 28 Day Expiry Go to Site	$17.00 Starter Pack 28 Day Expiry	Go to Site
#5	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
#6	Optus	Optus Small Promo 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
#7	Optus	Optus Small Promo 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
#8	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
#9	Optus	Optus Optus Prepaid $44 SIM 110GB data Optus 5G in selected areas (exc NT) with a 5G device Deal: Enjoy bonus data on activation and your next 2 recharges when you switch to Optus. Activate by 07/04/27. T&Cs apply $44.00 Starter Pack 28 Day Expiry Go to Site	$44.00 Starter Pack 28 Day Expiry	Go to Site
#10	Optus	Optus Optus Prepaid $44 SIM 110GB data Optus 5G in selected areas (exc NT) with a 5G device Deal: Enjoy bonus data on activation and your next 2 recharges when you switch to Optus. Activate by 07/04/27. T&Cs apply $44.00 Per 28 Day Renewal Go to Site	$44.00 Per 28 Day Renewal	Go to Site

And here’s how Optus’ other network providers stack up with their 5G plans:

#1	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 $12.00 Starter Pack 28 Day Expiry Go to Site	$12.00 Starter Pack 28 Day Expiry	Go to Site
#2	SpinTel	SpinTel $23 Mobile Plan 25GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps Optus 5G in selected areas with 5G devices ex. NT 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 Go to Site	$12.00/mth Min. cost $12	Go to Site
#3	amaysim	amaysim 7-day UNLIMITED 10GB Plan 10GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps Optus 5G in selected areas with 5G devices ex. NT $14.00 Per 7 Day Renewal Go to Site	$14.00 Per 7 Day Renewal	Go to Site
#4	amaysim	amaysim UNLIMITED 120GB Plan 120GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps Optus 5G in selected areas with 5G devices ex. NT Deal: Save $32 for first renewal when you sign up by 19.10.26. New online services only. T&Cs apply $18.00 Starter Pack 28 Day Expiry Go to Site	$18.00 Starter Pack 28 Day Expiry	Go to Site
#5	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
#6	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
#7	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
#8	Aussie Broadband	Aussie Broadband Saver 5G SIM Plan 20GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps Optus 5G in selected areas with 5G devices ex. NT $30.00/mth Min. cost $30 Link not supplied	$30.00/mth Min. cost $30	Link not supplied
#9	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
#10	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

If you’re interested in making the switch to amaysim now, here are some current prepaid plans currently on offer:

#1	amaysim	amaysim 7-day UNLIMITED 10GB Plan 10GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps Optus 5G in selected areas with 5G devices ex. NT $14.00 Per 7 Day Renewal Go to Site	$14.00 Per 7 Day Renewal	Go to Site
#2	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
#3	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
#4	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
#5	amaysim	amaysim UNLIMITED 95GB Plan 95GB data at download speeds up to 200Mbps Optus 5G in selected areas with 5G devices ex. NT $45.00 Per 28 Day Renewal Go to Site	$45.00 Per 28 Day Renewal	Go to Site
#6	amaysim	amaysim UNLIMITED 120GB Plan 120GB data at download speeds up to 200Mbps Optus 5G in selected areas with 5G devices ex. NT Deal: Save $32 for first renewal when you sign up by 19.10.26. New online services only. T&Cs apply $50.00 Per 28 Day Renewal Go to Site	$50.00 Per 28 Day Renewal	Go to Site
#7	amaysim	amaysim UNLIMITED 150GB Long Expiry 150GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps On the Optus 4G Plus Mobile Network Deal: Get 150GB for $99 (includes $51 off) on first renewal. Offer ends 10.12.26 $99.00 Per 184 Day Renewal Go to Site	$99.00 Per 184 Day Renewal	Go to Site
#8	amaysim	amaysim UNLIMITED 240GB Long Expiry 240GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps Optus 5G in selected areas with 5G devices ex. NT Deal: Get 240GB for $199 (includes $121 off) on first renewal. Offer ends 31.10.26. New online services only. T&Cs apply. $199.00 Per 365 Day Renewal Go to Site	$199.00 Per 365 Day Renewal	Go to Site
#9	amaysim	amaysim UNLIMITED 200GB Long Expiry 200GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps Optus 5G in selected areas with 5G devices ex. NT $270.00 Per 365 Day Renewal Go to Site	$270.00 Per 365 Day Renewal	Go to Site
#10	amaysim	amaysim UNLIMITED 350GB Long Expiry 350GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps Optus 5G in selected areas with 5G devices ex. NT $350.00 Per 365 Day Renewal Go to Site	$350.00 Per 365 Day Renewal	Go to Site

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