Keep running out of mobile data? This new unlimited plan gets you up to 80Mbps 5G speeds for just AU$50/m

Australia's telecom companies typically offer unlimited mobile data plans, but they restrict speeds after a certain threshold, usually down to 2Mbps. The only provider with a genuinely unlimited service is Felix, albeit at a modest 40Mbps for $40 per month. Users often find themselves running out of mobile data each month, which prompted Felix to introduce its new Unlimited+ plan.

This plan boosts speeds to an impressive 80Mbps, up from the previous 40Mbps, using Vodafone's 5G and 4G networks. Priced at $50 per month, Felix Mobile Unlimited+ includes unlimited data, calls, texts, and standard calls and texts internationally to over 40 selected countries for an additional $5 per month. While the 80Mbps speed is a significant improvement over Felix's existing Unlimited plan, it remains slower than other MVNOs' standard 5G and 4G plans, which typically offer 100Mbps to 150Mbps.

For everyday activities like browsing, social media, and music streaming, the Unlimited+ plan offers speeds comparable to a 100-150Mbps mobile plan, and even streaming 4K video is expected to be quite similar. However, downloading large files and apps may be better suited for home internet connections. Felix advises using the Unlimited+ plan primarily for personal mobile use, occasional hotspotting for laptops or tablets on the go, and not as a replacement for home or office internet plans or for continuous large file downloads.

Those interested in testing the data speeds before committing can take advantage of Felix's 7-day guarantee, which allows for a full refund within 7 days of activation if they are not satisfied.