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Weekly recap of the best Aussie SIM & eSIM deals, plus telco news and tips to help you save.
Top Plan of the Week: Felix Unlimited on Vodafone at $45/month
Truly unlimited data at $45 for 28 days—perfect for Australians who refuse to count their gigabytes.
Read moreWhat we're watching this week in Australian mobile
Budget plans hold steady, travel eSIM demand surges, and starter packs remain a gateway for new users. Here's what's moving the needle.
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SimBuddy Weekly Snapshot — 26 August 2026
This week we're tracking 248 pageviews across domestic mobile plans, with E.Tel's budget-friendly 60GB option leading early interest.
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SimBuddy Weekly Snapshot — 23 August 2026
This week we're tracking 166 pageviews across our domestic and travel eSIM catalogue. Here's what's live on SimBuddy.
Read moreRemember when Aussies actually used roaming? A brief history
International roaming used to be a financial nightmare. Here's how eSIMs and prepaid travel plans quietly changed the game.
Read moreWhat we're watching this week: budget plans heat up as Aussies prep for summer travel
Entry-level competition tightens, travel eSIM demand picks up, and budget MVNOs push sub-$20 plans. Here's what's moving in Australian mobile.
Read moreTop plan of the week: Optus Choice Plus 360GB for heavy homegrown data users
Need serious data at home? Optus's 360GB monthly plan undercuts competitors while delivering international calling to 35 destinations.
Read moreWant to be listed on SimBuddy? Here's how it works.
We get asked all the time how a telco, MVNO or eSIM brand can get featured on SimBuddy. Here's our straight-talk guide for providers.
Read moreLyca Mobile vs Boost Mobile: which prepaid plan wins in 2026?
Two of Australia's most popular value MVNOs go head-to-head. We break down network, price, data, international calling and who each plan is best for.
Read moreThe best travel eSIM for Australia in 2026
Heading down under? Skip the airport SIM queue. Here's how travel eSIMs work, what they cost, and which ones we actually recommend for Australia trips.
Read moreWelcome to SimBuddy
Why we built Australia's most independent SIM & eSIM marketplace — and what's coming next.
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