📋 Why Choose Boost Through Mobile Connect?
- The full Telstra network. Unlike Belong, ALDI and most Telstra-powered brands, which use the smaller wholesale network.
- No lock-in. Boost is prepaid, so you recharge when you choose and stop whenever you like.
- Data rollover and international inclusions on selected plans.
- Local help. Two Brisbane stores, open seven days, with people who’ll explain it in plain English.
Which Boost Recharge Suits You?
All Boost plans include unlimited standard national talk and text. Data shown is the standard allowance per recharge, before any bonus data for new customers.
7-Day Recharge
Handy for a week-long visit. If you’ll be here longer, a 28-day plan is much better value per gigabyte.
Small 28-Day Plan
Fine for light use, but for $11 more the $39 plan gives you almost four times the data.
$39 28-Day Plan
Plenty of data for everyday use, plus international inclusions and data rollover on 28-day plans.
$49 28-Day Plan
More room for video, hotspotting and heavy social media, with international inclusions.
$59 28-Day Plan
For people who work off their phone, game or share data with a laptop.
12-Month Recharges
$300 gives 240GB and $365 gives 365GB over a full year, about $25 or $30 a month. One payment, no recharging.
Standard allowances and prices after Boost’s 5 May 2026 changes, per Boost’s plan updates page and Finder’s Boost review. New customers often get bonus data on early recharges, and prices can change, so ask us what’s on today.
Not sure which recharge to start with?
Check your phone’s usage settings, then tell us the number. We’ll match it to the right recharge.
Which Boost Plan Is Actually the Best Value?
The $39 plan and the 12-month recharges give the best value, while the $14 and $28 plans cost the most per gigabyte. The cheapest recharge is often the most expensive way to buy data.
| Boost Plan | Price | Standard Data | Cost Per GB |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7-day | $14 | 6GB | ~$2.33 |
| 28-day | $28 | 8GB | ~$3.50 |
| 28-day | $39 | 30GB | ~$1.30 |
| 28-day | $49 | 45GB | ~$1.09 |
| 28-day | $59 | 55GB | ~$1.07 |
| 12-month | $300 | 240GB | ~$1.25 |
| 12-month | $365 | 365GB | ~$1.00 |
⚠️ Skip the $28 Plan Unless You Use Very Little Data
The $28 plan costs about $3.50 a gigabyte, while the $39 plan costs about $1.30. If you use more than about 8GB a month, step up. If you rarely leave Wi-Fi and use less than that, we’ll tell you honestly that the small plan is enough.
Boost, Belong or Telstra: Which One Is Right for You?
The big difference is the network. Boost and Telstra use Telstra’s full network, while Belong uses the smaller wholesale network. Here’s how the three compare.
| Boost | Belong | Telstra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Network | Full Telstra network | Telstra wholesale network | Full Telstra network |
| How you pay | Prepaid recharges | Monthly SIM only | Prepaid or monthly plans |
| Phone on a plan | No | No | Yes |
| Regional coverage | Best | Slightly less | Best |
| Best for | Telstra coverage for less | Lowest monthly price in the city | Phones on plans and Telstra support |
✅ Boost Suits You If
- You drive or travel outside the cities
- You want Telstra’s full coverage without Telstra’s price
- You want no lock-in and control over what you spend
- You call overseas and want international inclusions
📶 Look at Other Options If
- You want a new phone on repayments: see Telstra plans
- You mostly stay in Brisbane and want the lowest monthly price: see Belong
- You’d rather be billed monthly than recharge
💡 The Honest Take
Boost is prepaid, so it’s on you to recharge before your plan expires. If you forget, you can lose your rollover data. Auto recharge fixes that, and we can set it up with you. Support is mostly online too. If you want to see Telstra’s network for yourself first, check your address on Telstra’s coverage map.
Why Choose Boost Through Mobile Connect?
✅ What You Get With Us
- Real people, local to you. Walk into either store, seven days a week.
- Honest advice. The lowest-cost recharge that suits you, not the biggest one.
- Your phone checked. Bring it in and we’ll check it will work with the network before you commit.
- Repairs under the same roof. See our phone repair services.
📍 Two Brisbane Stores
- Underwood Marketplace
- Sunnybank Hills Shopping Town
- Email: info@mobileconnect.com.au
How to Get Started With Boost
Tell us what you need
Send an enquiry or walk into either store.
A few simple questions
About your phone, how much data you use and your budget.
We recommend a recharge
One or two options, with the costs explained clearly.
You decide
No obligation to sign up on the day.
Get connected
If you go ahead, we help you get set up. Bring photo ID such as a driver licence or passport.
Want the full picture on networks? WhistleOut’s Boost vs Telstra guide explains the full and wholesale networks in detail.
Ready to switch to Boost?
Send us an enquiry or walk into your nearest store. We’ll help you work out the right recharge.
What Do Customers Say About Mobile Connect?
Read what customers say about our advice, our service and the way we explain things.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Boost Mobile on the Telstra network?
Yes. Boost is the only provider other than Telstra itself that uses Telstra’s full mobile network. Belong, ALDI Mobile and most other Telstra-powered brands use the smaller wholesale network, which can mean weaker coverage in regional and remote areas.
Is Boost Mobile prepaid or postpaid?
Boost plans are prepaid. You pay upfront for a recharge, use it until it expires, then recharge again. There is no lock-in contract and no bill at the end of the month, which makes it easy to control your spending.
How much does Boost Mobile cost?
Boost recharges start at $14 for 7 days, with 28-day plans at $28, $39, $49 and $59, and 12-month plans at $300 (240GB) and $365 (365GB). Boost often adds bonus data for new customers, so ask us what is available today.
Which Boost plan is the best value?
The $39 28-day plan is the best starting point for most people. It gives about four times the data of the $28 plan for $11 more, and includes international inclusions. If you plan to stay for a year, the 12-month recharges cost less per month.
Does unused Boost data roll over?
Yes, on 28-day plans. Unused data rolls over to your next recharge if you recharge an eligible amount before your plan expires, so recharge before the expiry date. Auto recharge can do it for you.
Does Boost include international calls?
Yes. The $39 to $365 plans include international inclusions, such as calls to selected countries. The countries and minutes vary by plan, so ask us which plan suits the countries you call.
Is Boost better than Belong?
It depends on where you go. Boost uses Telstra’s full network, so it suits people who drive or travel outside the cities. Belong is usually cheaper and billed monthly, and suits people who mostly stay in metro areas. We will help you choose between them.
How do I get started with Boost at Mobile Connect?
Send us an enquiry or walk into Underwood Marketplace or Sunnybank Hills Shopping Town. Tell us how much data you use and we will recommend a plan, explain the cost and help you get connected. Bring photo ID such as a driver licence or passport.