If you’re planning to upgrade to the iPhone 16 series — or just want a good deal on an iPhone — you’re going to need the right data plan. The iPhone 16 range offers more features and faster performance than previous Apple devices, and with the phone supporting 5G, many users might want more data to take advantage of those lightning-fast speeds.
Fortunately, excess data charges are becoming a thing of the past, thanks to the introduction of ‘unlimited data’ mobile plans. Currently, Telstra, Optus and Vodafone offer these plans with iPhones, with Felix Mobile offering an unlimited data plan that’s available on a SIM-only basis, however many of these plans have a catch. So, if you’re after a phone plan with unlimited data, read on to find out more.
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Telstra Unlimited Data iPhone Plans
While Telstra had previously offered a pricey plan with unlimited high-speed data, Australia’s largest telco has instead shifted its focus to eliminate excess data charges on all postpaid plans. This effectively means that all of Telstra’s postpaid phone plans are now ‘unlimited,’ as once you go over your included full-speed data allowance, you’ll be able to continue using data but at the capped speed of 1.5Mbps.
These three Telstra plans can be bundled with any iPhone, including the newest devices — the iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max. Plans also include entertainment extras such subscription bundling (with free streaming subscriptions offered from time to time). While the mobile plans themselves are SIM-only and month-to-month, you can pay off your new iPhone over a period of either 12, 24 or 36 months.
The following table lists all published Telstra postpaid plans on Canstar Blue’s database, listed in order of cost from lowest to highest and then by data allowance, largest to smallest. Use our phone plan comparison tool to see plans from a range of providers. This table includes products with links to a referral partner.
Vodafone Unlimited Data iPhone Plans
If you want an overage-free iPhone plan from Vodafone, the telco includes unlimited speed-capped data on all three of its ‘infinite data’ postpaid plans, with speeds capped at 2Mbps.
Infinite data means that, although you’ll get all the gigabytes you can use, your speeds will be noticeably slower. You’ll still be able to do general web browsing, emailing, and even social media on 2Mbps, but activities such as HD streaming and intensive gaming will be limited. The good news is that Vodafone’s Infinite plans do include a pretty generous amount of fast, full-speed data, especially on its largest plan.
In addition to huge data allowances, Vodafone’s postpaid plans also include unlimited standard national talk and text, and international calls, while the two most expensive plans include unlimited calls to Zone 1 countries.
The following table lists all published Vodafone postpaid plans on Canstar Blue’s database, listed in order of cost from lowest to highest. Use our comparison tool to see plans from a range of providers. This table includes products with links to a referral partner.
Optus Unlimited Data iPhone Plans
Optus now offers unlimited speed-capped data on all postpaid plans, both with a phone and as SIM-only. Like Telstra, this extra data is capped at speeds of 1.5Mbps, and is available in addition to your plan’s monthly full-speed data allowance. You’ll also get access to extras such as the Optus SubHub subscription bundling service.
The table below shows all published Optus postpaid plans from Canstar Blue’s database, listed in order of advertised standard cost, lowest to highest. Use our comparison tool to see plans from a range of providers. This table includes products with links to a referral partner
Felix Mobile Unlimited Data iPhone Plans
Unlike Telstra, Optus and Vodafone, Felix doesn’t offer devices — such as iPhones — on its plans, instead existing as a SIM-only provider. However, if you have an unlocked iPhone, you can pair it with one of Felix’s phone plans, including its unlimited data plan.
Felix Mobile’s most expensive unlimited plan features unlimited standard national talk and text in Australia, as well as unlimited data; however, speeds are limited to 20Mbps. Despite the speed cap, this plan should be easily fast enough for almost everything you’re likely to do on your phone and you’ll also get 5G network access. The two cheaper Felix plans offer data inclusions, but you’ll get no excess data charges once you’ve used up your data allowance and be able to continue using data (but your speeds will be capped at 1.5Mbps).
If you do go with Felix, your plan is contract-free and month-to-month, and can be cancelled any time through the Felix app. Felix Mobile also offers an environmental focus, as its products are certified as Climate Active Carbon Neutral. The brand claims to also be powered by 100% renewable electricity.
The following table lists all published Felix Mobile plans on Canstar Blue’s database, listed in order of cost from lowest to highest. Use our comparison tool to see plans from a range of providers. This table includes products with links to a referral partner.
Compare iPhone 16 plans
The following table compares a selection of 24-month 128GB iPhone 16 plans as published on Canstar Blue’s database, listed in order of their standard monthly cost, from the lowest to highest and then by data allowance, largest to smallest. Use our phone plan comparison tool to compare plans from a range of providers. This is a selection of products with links to a referral partner.
The following table compares a selection of 24-month 128GB iPhone 16 Plus plans as published on Canstar Blue’s database, listed in order of their standard monthly cost, from the lowest to highest and then by data allowance, largest to smallest. Use our phone plan comparison tool to compare plans from a range of providers. This is a selection of products with links to a referral partner.
The following table compares a selection of 24-month 128GB iPhone 16 Pro plans as published on Canstar Blue’s database, listed in order of their standard monthly cost, from the lowest to highest and then by data allowance, largest to smallest. Use our phone plan comparison tool to compare plans from a range of providers. This is a selection of products with links to a referral partner.
The following table compares a selection of 24-month 256GB iPhone 16 Pro Max plans as published on Canstar Blue’s database, listed in order of their standard monthly cost, from the lowest to highest and then by data allowance, largest to smallest. Use our phone plan comparison tool to compare plans from a range of providers. This is a selection of products with links to a referral partner.
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