As the name suggests, Lebara Mobile is more renowned for its (prepaid) mobile plans. Still, the telco is also an internet provider, offering a few data-only plans for compatible devices. Here’s everything you need to know about Lebara Mobile as an internet provider.
Lebara Mobile internet plans and prices
- Lebara Mobile is owned and operated by TPG Telecom, alongside Vodafone, TPG, iiNet, Internode, AAPT and Felix Mobile.
- There are a few Lebara Mobile data-only mobile broadband plans to choose from, each with different data inclusions and recharge terms.
- All Lebara Mobile data-only broadband plans include a 200GB data bank.
- Lebara Mobile data-only broadband plans operate on the Vodafone mobile network, which is available to 96% of Australians.
What are the different types of Lebara Mobile internet plans?
The only type of Lebara Mobile internet plan is a trio of data-only offerings. These mobile broadband plans are suited to people who live in an area with Vodafone 4G or Vodafone 5G coverage.
Lebara Mobile plans are available to anyone within the Vodafone mobile network footprint, which is particularly suited to those in populous parts of Australia. Plan prices start at around $20 for a 30-day recharge with a decent amount of monthly data. The more you pay, the more data you get and the longer the prepaid duration.
For alternatives, consider these popular data-only mobile broadband plans from our database.
What do you get with Lebara Mobile plans?
All Lebara Mobile data-only plans come with data caps and 30, 60 or 90-day recharge cycles. Once the data is exhausted, you can purchase additional data add-ons. In terms of speeds, the two cheapest Lebara Mobile data-only plans are capped at 150Mbps download speeds, while the priciest plan is capped at 200Mbps download speeds. According to Opensignal data, expect 68.5Mbps average download speeds on the Vodafone network and 10.8Mbps upload speeds.
Lebara Mobile internet plan features
The main Lebara Mobile feature for its data-only plans is the data bank. Assuming you keep recharging, unused data up to 200GB is bankable and can be used at a later date. Lebara Mobile also offers data gifting, so you can gift up to 10GB of data every 30 days from data bank to another Lebara customer. Data gifting starts at 50MB and maxes out at 2GB per transaction.
Outside of that, Lebara Mobile isn’t particularly big on features for its data-only plans, except that it offers eSIM for supported devices.
Lebara Mobile coverage map
Lebara Mobile uses the Vodafone mobile network, whose 4G coverage is available to 96% of Australians. The Vodafone 5G network, which is supported with Lebara Mobile data-only plans via compatible devices, is available in 2,500 suburbs across Australia’s most populous cities. Use the interactive map below for an idea of Lebara Mobile coverage in Australia. Note that the Vodafone 3G network was turned off in January 2024.
How to switch to Lebara Mobile internet
Shifting from one NBN provider to another, like Lebara Mobile, is a straightforward process. Here’s how to switch to Lebara Mobile:
- Find the Lebara Mobile data-only plan that you want, then click on the ‘Go to site’ button next to it. If that button is missing, visit the Lebara Mobile website and head to the data-only plans page.
- On the Lebara Mobile website, click the ‘Buy now’ button beneath the desired data-only plan to confirm selection.
- Choose between a physical SIM card or eSIM, enter your personal details and payment information, then click the ‘Finalise Payment’ button.
Standard delivery time for physical SIM cards from Lebara Mobile is free and takes two to 10 business days. Express delivery in one to two business days is available for $5 extra.