Australian Mobile Providers
With multiple mobile providers on different networks in Australia today, selecting the best provider for your needs can be a daunting task. International Direct Dial aims to make choosing a little easier by listing Australia's top mobile carriers and mobile virtual network operators (MVNOs) with their operational frequencies.
Australian Mobile Carriers
| Provider | Network Type / Frequencies Supported |
| Telstra | 2G / 3G: GSM 900 / GSM 1800 / UMTS 850 / UMTS 2100 |
| Optus | 2G / 3G: GSM 900 / GSM 1800 / UMTS 900 / UMTS 2100 |
| Vodafone | 2G / 3G: GSM 900 / GSM 1800 / UMTS 850 / UMTS 900 / UMTS 2100 |
| Three | 3G: UMTS 2100 * |
* Outside of Three's 3G coverage areas, roaming is provided on Telstra's 2G network.
Mobile Virtual Network Operators (MVNO)
| Provider | Network | Post Paid | Prepaid |
| AAPT | Vodafone | Yes | No |
| Amaysim | Optus | Yes | Yes |
| Boost Mobile | Optus | No | Yes |
| ClubTelco | Optus | Yes | No |
| Crazy John's Mobile | Vodafone | Yes | Yes |
| Dodo | Optus / Vodafone * | Yes | Yes |
| GoTalk | Vodafone | Yes | Yes |
| Just Mobile | Vodafone | No | Yes |
| Lycamobile | Telstra (2G only) | No | Yes | ONEmobile | Optus | No | Yes |
| People Telecom | Optus | Yes | No |
| Primus Telecom | Optus | Yes | No |
| Savvytel | Optus / Vodafone ** | Yes | Yes |
| SimTel | Optus / Vodafone *** | Yes | No |
| Red Bull Mobile | Vodafone | No | Yes |
| Revolution Telecom | Vodafone | No | Yes |
| Think Mobile | Vodafone / Telstra ^ | Yes | Yes |
| TPG | Optus | Yes ~ | No |
| Virgin Mobile | Optus | Yes | Yes |
| Woolworths Everyday Mobile | Optus | No | Yes |
* Dodo post paid customers are connected to the Optus network. Prepaid customers are connected to the Vodafone network.
** Savvytel switched to the Optus network in the second half of 2010.
*** SimTel customers can choose to be connected to either the Optus or Vodafone networks.
^ Think Mobile Classic customers connect through the Telstra network and Think Mobile Swift customers connect through the Vodafone network.
~ A security deposit is kept (and topped up if it falls below a predefined level) for all cap plans and pay-as-you-go plans.
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Disclaimer
While every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of the information provided, International Direct Dial offers no warranties in relation to this information.