98.8%
Population coverage
TeleChoice rides the Telstra wholesale 4G and 5G network, whose footprint reaches roughly 98.8% of the Australian population, including strong regional reach.
Provider overview
Provider overview
TeleChoice mobile: Telstra coverage, lower prices
TeleChoice is an Australian-owned mobile provider that has been giving customers a budget-friendly choice since 1995. As an MVNO on the Telstra wholesale network, it pairs Telstra-grade 4G and 5G coverage with cheaper SIM plans, prepaid, long-expiry and NBN options, all month-to-month with no lock-in contract. Here is everything you need to know about TeleChoice plans, coverage, contact details and reviews before you decide.
1995
Australian-owned since
Telstra
wholesale network
98.8%
population coverage
No
lock-in contract
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Coverage
TeleChoice mobile network & coverage
TeleChoice does not run its own towers. As an MVNO it leases capacity on the Telstra wholesale network, which is how it offers wide coverage at lower prices than retail Telstra. If reliable signal matters but you do not want to pay premium prices, a Telstra-network reseller like TeleChoice is worth a look.
5G
On selected plans
5G access on the Telstra network is available to around 75% of the population on several TeleChoice plans, provided you have a 5G-capable device and coverage at your address.
MVNO
Telstra reseller
TeleChoice is a virtual network operator, not a network owner. As a reseller it carries Telstra coverage but may not always reach the full retail Telstra network speed.
Check before you sign up. Coverage still varies in remote areas, so always check the Telstra wholesale coverage map for your exact address. To weigh TeleChoice against other Telstra-network resellers, compare them in our mobile providers guide.
The plans
TeleChoice plans explained
TeleChoice lives up to its name with a wide spread of plan families across mobile and home internet, all on the Telstra wholesale network and all month-to-month with no lock-in. Pick by how you use your phone rather than by headline price alone.
Inflation Buster SIM-only
8 GB
from $19/mo
- Telstra wholesale network
- Unlimited national talk & text
- Data banking
- No lock-in contract
Prepaid 5G recharge
48 GB
$40 / 30 days
- Telstra 5G access
- Unlimited national talk & text
- Unlimited international SMS
- No lock-in contract
Prepaid 5G recharge XL
120 GB
$55 / 30 days
- Telstra 5G access
- Unlimited national talk & text
- Data banking
- No lock-in contract
Long Life prepaid
360 GB
$389 / 365 days
- Pay once, lasts a year
- Cheaper per month than recharging monthly
- Ideal for light or hands-off users
- Telstra wholesale coverage
Indicative pricing as of June 2026. Always check TeleChoice for current plans and inclusions.
Month-to-month SIM-only
Postpaid plans billed monthly with no lock-in contract, unlimited standard national calls and texts, unlimited international SMS, and data banking. Larger plans add unlimited standard international calls to selected countries.
Standard prepaid
Flexible 28 or 30-day recharges with unlimited national talk and text, data banking, and optional add-ons for extra data, international calls or pay-as-you-go credit.
Long-expiry prepaid
Set-and-forget 180-day and 365-day plans you pay upfront, working out cheaper per month than recharging monthly, ideal for light or hands-off users.
Data-only mobile broadband
Data SIM plans for tablets, laptops and hotspots, with the data used in Australia and the option to top up if you run low.
NBN home internet
TeleChoice also sells NBN plans across a range of speed tiers, with a discount on month-to-month SIM-only plans when you bundle them with an NBN service.
Business plans
Mobile fleet plans for any business with an ABN, with a dedicated account manager once you reach a larger number of services.
Good to know. All TeleChoice mobile plans are no lock-in, so you can change or leave without an exit fee. Bundle an NBN plan and you can get a discount on month-to-month SIM-only plans on the same account, and most plans include data banking and data gifting. For current pricing and inclusions, always check TeleChoice's own plan pages.
Add-ons
Data banking, gifting & international
TeleChoice layers a few flexible extras on top of its plans, all managed in the My TeleChoice app or online account.
Data banking
Roll over and store your unused monthly data so it is there when you need it, available across TeleChoice postpaid and prepaid SIM plans.
Data gifting
Share up to half of your monthly mobile data with other TeleChoice users in 1 GB increments, managed in the My TeleChoice app.
International call packs
Add a call pack to a postpaid plan for discounted calls to selected destinations, set up during sign-up or later in your online account.
Get in touch
How to contact TeleChoice
TeleChoice uses one main number for sales, service and support, with options to reach the right team. You can also reach it by email, the online contact form, or in person at a TeleChoice store.
| Reason | Phone | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| General contact (sales, service, support) | 1300 835 324 | Mon–Fri 9am–8pm, Sat–Sun 9am–6pm AEST |
| From overseas (toll-free from your TeleChoice mobile) | +61 2 8069 2638 | Roaming customers |
Phone menu & My TeleChoice
When you call 1300 835 324, choose option 2 for sales and SIM activation, or option 1 then option 1 for customer service and mobile support. Manage your account, recharge, check your balance and pay bills 24/7 in the My TeleChoice member area.
Email, complaints & mail
Email support at [email protected], or lodge a formal complaint at [email protected]. Postal mail goes to TeleChoice, PO Box 5161, South Melbourne VIC 3205. You can also find your nearest TeleChoice store on the TeleChoice website.
1995
trading since
Telstra
coverage
AU
owned & run
TeleChoice reviews: is it worth it?
TeleChoice is generally well regarded as a value MVNO. Customers like the breadth of plans, the data banking and gifting features, and getting Telstra-grade coverage without retail Telstra prices, backed by an Australian call centre and physical stores. The usual trade-off for any reseller is network speed, which can sit below full retail Telstra. If you value wide coverage and flexibility over the absolute fastest speeds, TeleChoice stacks up well.
"Great coverage for the price and easy to manage online, exactly what I needed without paying full Telstra rates." — long-running TeleChoice customer.
Joining TeleChoice
How to sign up, activate & recharge
Getting started with TeleChoice is quick, whether you are activating a new SIM or moving your existing number across.
New customers & activation
Choose a plan online and say whether you are a new or existing customer, then provide your delivery address and valid ID for a credit check. You can also sign up over the phone by calling 1300 835 324 and choosing the sales option. Activate your SIM via the TeleChoice activation link; it is usually ready within about 2 hours.
Keep your number & recharge
Both new and existing customers can transfer an existing mobile number to TeleChoice, so you do not need a new one. Recharge and manage everything in the My TeleChoice member area, and dial *159# from your TeleChoice mobile for a real-time balance. Because plans are no lock-in, you can also cancel any time via the contact form or by phone.
Common questions
A Selectra expert answers your most common TeleChoice questions
Yes. TeleChoice is Australian-owned and operated and has been in business since 1995. It runs an Australian-based call centre and has brick-and-mortar stores across the country, alongside online plan management.
TeleChoice is an MVNO on the Telstra wholesale network, so it carries Telstra-grade 4G and 5G coverage at lower prices. The Telstra wholesale footprint reaches about 98.8% of the population, with 5G available to roughly 75%. As a reseller it does not always get the full retail Telstra network speed.
TeleChoice offers month-to-month SIM-only, standard prepaid, long-expiry prepaid (180 and 365 days), data-only mobile broadband, NBN home internet and business fleet plans. All mobile plans are no lock-in contract, so you can change or leave without an exit fee.
Yes. TeleChoice has access to the Telstra 5G network on several of its prepaid, SIM-only and mobile broadband plans. To use it you need a 5G-capable device, a plan that includes 5G, and 5G coverage at your address, so always check 5G is available in your area first.
International roaming is available to postpaid TeleChoice customers and is not offered in every country. It covers calls and SMS only, not data, and you activate it by calling TeleChoice rather than at SIM activation. Activating it while already overseas attracts higher roaming charges, so set it up before you travel.
Call 1300 835 324 (Mon–Fri 9am–8pm, Sat–Sun 9am–6pm AEST) for sales, service and support, or use the online contact form. From overseas, dial +61 2 8069 2638 (toll-free from your TeleChoice mobile). Email support is at [email protected] and complaints at [email protected].
Activate online through the TeleChoice SIM activation link with your SIM details and ID; SIMs are usually ready within about 2 hours. Manage your account, recharge, check your balance and pay bills in the My TeleChoice member area, or dial *159# from your TeleChoice mobile for a real-time balance. You can also keep your existing number by porting it across.
If you want budget-friendly plans on Telstra-grade coverage with plenty of choice, TeleChoice is one of the strongest value options. Customers rate the coverage, data banking and flexibility, while the main trade-off versus retail Telstra is reseller network speed. Compare it against other Telstra-network resellers to be sure it suits how you use your phone.
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Is TeleChoice the best value for how you use your phone?
TeleChoice gives you Telstra-grade coverage for less, but it is not the only value option on the network. Compare TeleChoice against other Telstra-network resellers and the major networks to find the plan that matches how you actually use your phone.