{"id":30389,"date":"2026-06-17T14:08:11","date_gmt":"2026-06-17T04:08:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.letsbemates.com.au\/mate\/?p=30389"},"modified":"2026-06-17T14:08:11","modified_gmt":"2026-06-17T04:08:11","slug":"mobile-pricing-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.letsbemates.com.au\/mate\/mobile-pricing-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Our mobile pricing is changing"},"content":{"rendered":"

Nobody likes a price increase. We know that, and we don’t take it lightly.<\/p>\n

Why is this happening?<\/h2>\n

Every year, the cost of providing high-quality mobile services in Australia increases. Network infrastructure, compliance obligations, and general inflation are industry-wide pressures every provider is navigating. 2026 is no different.<\/p>\n

Good news for card payments<\/h2>\n

From October 2026, the Reserve Bank of Australia is removing surcharges on debit and credit card payments<\/a> across all businesses in Australia. So while this price adjustment is happening, you won’t be hit with card surcharges on top. What you see is what you pay.<\/p>\n

We’ve kept this increase as small as possible<\/h2>\n

We always try to absorb what we can and pass on the minimum. It also helps us keep doing what we do: investing in our network, keeping our support team local, and making sure your service stays reliable. Unlimited data, no lock-in contracts, and 7-day Aussie support. That’s not changing.<\/p>\n

What’s changing for existing customers?<\/h2>\n

We’ll be in touch by email with the specific details of what’s changing on your plan and when, before any changes take effect.<\/p>\n

\ud83d\udca1 Tip:<\/span> All of our mobile plans still come with data banking, unlimited talk & text to standard Aussie numbers, no lock-in contracts, and access to a trusted Australian mobile network.<\/div>\n

What’s changing for new customers?<\/h2>\n

From Friday 31 July 2026, we will offer four mobile plans for sign-up or plan changes:<\/p>\n

\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Plan<\/th>\nMonthly price<\/th>\nData<\/th>\nData bank<\/th>\nIntl. calls & SMS<\/th>\n5G network<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Good Mates 15GB<\/td>\n$30<\/td>\n15GB<\/td>\n1000GB<\/td>\nIncluded to 15 selected countries<\/a><\/td>\n\u2705<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Better Mates 45GB<\/td>\n$40<\/td>\n45GB<\/td>\n1000GB<\/td>\nIncluded to 15 selected countries<\/a><\/td>\n\u2705<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Best Mates 80GB<\/td>\n$45<\/td>\n80GB<\/td>\n1000GB<\/td>\nIncluded to 15 selected countries<\/a><\/td>\n\u2705<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Soul Mates 160GB<\/td>\n$60<\/td>\n160GB<\/td>\n1000GB<\/td>\nIncluded to 15 selected countries<\/a><\/td>\n\u2705<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

All plans are 5G capable, include unlimited talk & text to standard Australian numbers and have eSIM and international roaming options available.<\/p>\n

If you’re a new customer, or you’re an existing customer on a different plan and wish to switch, these will be your available options going forward.<\/p>\n

When will this take effect?<\/h2>\n

For existing MATE customers, changes will apply from sometime in June or July 2026. We’ll send you an email with the exact date before anything changes on your bill.<\/p>\n

For new MATE customers, our new mobile plan range will apply from Friday 31 July 2026.<\/p>\n

What if this doesn’t work for your budget?<\/h2>\n

If the new pricing doesn’t suit you, get in touch and we’ll look at your options together. We’d rather help you find a plan that works than lose you.<\/p>\n

\ud83d\udcac Need help?<\/span> If you have questions about your plan or want to talk through your options, contact us here<\/a>. We’re available 7 days a week.<\/div>\n

Cheers,
\nThe MATE team<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Nobody likes a price increase. We know that, and we don’t take it lightly. Why is this happening? Every year, the cost of providing high-quality mobile services in Australia increases. Network infrastructure, compliance obligations, and general inflation are industry-wide pressures every provider is navigating. 2026 is no different. Good news for card payments From October…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":8,"featured_media":26442,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[29],"tags":[],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\nOur mobile pricing is changing<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"MATE mobile plan prices are changing from 31 July 2026. 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