📋 Why Choose Belong Through Mobile Connect?
- Telstra-owned, lower price. Belong is owned by Telstra and runs on Telstra’s wholesale network, which covers 98.8% of Australians.
- No lock-in. Belong mobile plans are SIM only, so you can change or leave without an exit fee.
- Unused data rolls over. Belong’s data bank saves what you don’t use.
- Local help. Two Brisbane stores, open seven days, with people who’ll explain it in plain English.
Which Belong Plan Suits You?
Belong keeps it simple with four SIM only mobile plans. All include unlimited standard national talk and text, and all run on Telstra’s wholesale network.
25GB Mobile Plan
Good if you’re mostly on Wi-Fi at home and work, and use your phone for calls, messages, maps and the odd video.
40GB Mobile Plan
Room for regular streaming, social media and the occasional hotspot, without paying for data you won’t touch.
100GB Mobile Plan
Four times the data of the Small plan for $15 more a month. A sweet spot for heavy streamers and families.
160GB Mobile Plan
For hotspotting, working off your phone, gaming and downloads, with plenty of headroom.
Belong Data Plans
Data-only SIMs for tablets, mobile hotspots or a second data SIM alongside your current plan.
Belong Internet
NBN plans with unlimited data. Tell us your address and household size and we’ll recommend a speed tier and check the contract options currently offered.
Prices are Belong’s standard monthly prices after its May 2026 changes, per Belong’s price changes page. Belong runs bonus data offers for new customers and prices can change, so ask us for what’s available today.
Not sure how much data you need?
Check your phone’s usage settings, then tell us the number. We’ll match it to the right plan.
Which Belong Plan Is Actually the Best Value?
The 100GB plan gives you the best price per gigabyte for most people, and the 160GB plan is the cheapest per GB overall. The cheapest plan is rarely the cheapest way to buy data.
| Belong Plan | Monthly Price | Data | Cost Per GB |
|---|---|---|---|
| Small | $34 | 25GB | ~$1.36 |
| Medium | $39 | 40GB | ~$0.98 |
| Large | $49 | 100GB | ~$0.49 |
| X-Large | $59 | 160GB | ~$0.37 |
⚠️ Don’t Pay for Data You Won’t Use
Cost per GB only matters if you’ll use the data. If you mostly use Wi-Fi and rarely pass 15GB, the $34 plan is the better buy. If you stream on the go or hotspot to a laptop, the 100GB plan costs just $15 more for four times the data. We’ll look at your actual usage and tell you which side of that line you’re on.
Belong or Telstra: Which One Is Right for You?
Belong and Telstra share a network, so the real choice is about price and what you need around the plan.
✅ Belong Suits You If
- You already have a phone, or you’ll buy one outright
- You want the lowest monthly price from a Telstra-owned brand
- You’re happy managing your account online
- You want no lock-in contract and unused data that rolls over
📶 Look at Telstra Plans If
- You want a new phone on monthly repayments
- You want Telstra’s own support and stores
- You drive or travel outside the cities and want Telstra’s full network. Boost also uses it
- You travel overseas often and want Telstra’s roaming options
- You’d like to see our Telstra plans before you decide
💡 The Honest Take
Belong’s support is online, and customer service reviews are mixed. If you’re not comfortable sorting out an account on your own, that’s the one thing the lower price doesn’t cover. It’s also why people use us. We help you choose, set up and sort out the first hurdles, so you get the saving without the stress.
Why Join Belong 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 plan 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 Belong
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 plan
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 to check coverage first? Belong uses Telstra’s wholesale network, which is smaller than the full network shown on Telstra’s coverage map, so coverage can be weaker in regional and remote areas. If you travel outside the cities, ask us about Boost, which uses the full network. You can also read more at Belong’s website.
Ready to switch to Belong?
Send us an enquiry or walk into your nearest store. We’ll help you work out the right plan.
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 Belong the same as Telstra?
Belong is owned by Telstra and runs on Telstra’s wholesale network, but it is a separate budget brand with its own plans, pricing and online-only support. You get Telstra-powered coverage at a lower price, without Telstra’s stores or phone-on-a-plan options.
Does Belong use the Telstra network?
Yes, but it uses Telstra’s wholesale network rather than the full network. The wholesale network covers about 98.8% of Australians, slightly less than the full network, so coverage can be weaker in regional and remote areas. If you travel outside the cities, Boost uses the full network.
Are Belong plans lock-in contracts?
No. Belong mobile plans are SIM only with no lock-in contract, so you can change plans or leave without an exit fee.
How much do Belong mobile plans cost?
Belong mobile plans start from $34 a month for 25GB, with 40GB at $39, 100GB at $49 and 160GB at $59 a month after Belong’s May 2026 price changes. Belong also runs bonus data offers for new customers, so ask us what is available today.
Can I keep my current phone number with Belong?
Yes. You can move your number across to Belong. Ask us before you cancel your old service so you are not left without a connection.
Do I need my own phone to join Belong?
Yes. Belong plans are SIM only, so you bring your own phone. If your phone is unlocked and supports Australian 4G or 5G it will work, and we can check it with you in store. If you need a phone, we sell phones outright.
What happens to my unused Belong data?
Unused data is saved in your data bank and rolls over to later months. You only start using banked data once you go past your monthly allowance, and you can gift data to other Belong customers.
How do I get started with Belong 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.