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Most Australian households pay one company for home internet and another for their phones. That is fine, but it can mean missing out on savings. Superloop, the Australian internet provider known for its fast nbn plans, also sells prepaid 5G SIM-only plans, and if you put them on the same account as your internet you can take money off your monthly broadband bill.
In this guide we compare all five Superloop SIM-only plans, explain exactly how the Bundle and Save discount works and run through a simple family example. All prices come from superloop.com at the time of writing.
In this guide
Superloop SIM-Only Plans at a Glance
Every plan is prepaid with automatic recharge on a 30-day cycle, and there are no lock-in contracts. All five include unlimited national calls and texts and unlimited standard international calls and SMS to 15 countries.
| Plan | Data per 30 days | Price | Cost per GB | Max download speed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saver 5G | 15GB | $30 | $2.00 | 150 Mbps |
| Essential 5G | 45GB | $35 | $0.78 | 150 Mbps |
| Choice 5G | 75GB | $40 | $0.53 | 150 Mbps |
| Plus 5G | 130GB | $50 | $0.38 | 150 Mbps |
| Max 5G | 175GB | $60 | $0.34 | 250 Mbps |
As the table shows, the cost per gigabyte falls quickly as you move up. The jump from Saver to Essential, for example, triples your data for just $5 more. Compare the plans on the Superloop website.
Which Plan Suits You?
Saver 5G at $30 is fine for light users who are mostly on Wi-Fi at home and work, such as older relatives who mainly call and text. Essential 5G at $35 is the sweet spot for most adults, with enough data for maps, music and social media on the go. Choice 5G and Plus 5G suit heavy streamers and people who hotspot a laptop now and then. Max 5G at $60 is the only plan with a higher 250 Mbps speed cap, so it is the one to pick if you often use your phone as a backup internet connection.
Because every plan has no lock-in, you can start lower and move up if you keep running out. Any data you do not use goes into your Data Bank, which makes it less risky to choose a smaller plan.
What Every Plan Includes
- Data Bank: unused data rolls over when you recharge, up to a maximum of 1000GB, so you do not lose what you paid for.
- eSIM or a standard 3-in-1 SIM, so you can use almost any unlocked phone.
- No lock-in, so you can change or cancel when you like.
- Free data to access your account, so you can recharge through the site or app even if you run out.
- Add-ons for extra data, international minutes and pay-as-you-go credit.
Superloop also currently offers a free second recharge on its 5G SIM plans for existing Superloop broadband customers, or for new customers who sign up for a mobile and a broadband service together. The plans were also named Prepaid Plan of the Year by WeMoney, according to Superloop.
How Bundle and Save Works
Bundle and Save is where the real savings come in. If you have a Superloop nbn or Fibre service that was activated after 6 February 2023, every extra eligible service you add to the same account takes money off your broadband bill. All connection types qualify.
| Services on your account | Monthly discount on internet |
|---|---|
| Broadband + 1 extra service | $5 |
| Broadband + 2 extra services | $7.50 |
| Broadband + 3 extra services | $10 |
| Broadband + 4 extra services | $12.50 |
| Broadband + 5 extra services | $15 |
Eligible services include Superloop residential mobile and mobile broadband services, which Superloop’s terms list as running on the Telstra network, Home Phone call packs (but not pay-as-you-go) and additional broadband services. The discount starts on your first broadband invoice after the 1st of the following month, and there is no pro-rata period. Bundle and Save also works alongside Superloop’s six-month broadband discounts and its Free with Friends referral discount.
A Simple Family Example
Say a family of four signs up for the Superloop nbn 500 Family Max plan, which is $95 a month after an introductory price of $74 a month for the first six months for new customers. Two parents add an Essential 5G SIM each at $35, and a teenager adds a Saver 5G SIM at $30.
That is three extra services, so the internet bill drops by $10 a month. After the introductory period, the family pays $85 for internet plus $100 for three phones, or $185 a month in total, with unlimited home data and 105GB of mobile data across the three phones. Over a year, the bundle discount alone is worth $120. Check your address for Superloop nbn plans.
Who Gets the Most From Bundling?
- Families who want everyone on one bill and one account.
- Sole traders who use one phone and one home connection for work.
- Multi-generational homes that add a second nbn service for a granny flat, which also counts towards the discount.
- Anyone who likes simple admin, since everything sits in one SuperHub account and the Superloop app.
Tips Before You Switch Your Phone
- Check coverage at your home and workplace using the Superloop coverage map.
- Keep your number by choosing to transfer it when you order the SIM.
- Make sure all services are on the same parent broadband account, otherwise the discount will not apply. Superloop can merge accounts if needed.
- Remember that if you cancel your Superloop internet, the Bundle and Save discount stops.
Conclusion
Superloop’s SIM-only plans are good value on their own, with prices from $30 and large data allowances that roll over. Add them to a Superloop nbn plan and Bundle and Save can take up to $15 a month off your internet bill. For families and busy households, that makes Superloop worth a close look. Start saving with Superloop.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Are Superloop SIM-only plans contracts?
No. They are prepaid with automatic recharge every 30 days, and there is no lock-in.
How much can I save with Bundle and Save?
From $5 a month with one extra service up to $15 a month with five extra services, taken off your Superloop broadband bill.
Does unused data expire?
Unused data goes into your Data Bank when you recharge, up to 1000GB.
