Moose Mobile vs Telstra: which is better? Comparison 2026

By our public methodology Moose Mobile scores 73 out of 100 and Telstra scores 64. Below: the factors and facts where they differ, each fact with its source.

Mobile operators in Australia 2026: a ranking built on verified facts How we rank

1

Moose Mobile

73/100
3

Telstra

64/100

Score breakdown

Moose MobileTelstra
Network5750
Cost10048
Service50100
Transparency100100

Pros and cons

Moose Mobile

  • Reference tariff among the cheapest in the country
  • Commercial 5G for consumers
  • High officially stated population coverage
  • Offers eSIM to new customers
  • Uses another operator's network
  • Human support is not 24/7

Telstra

  • Commercial 5G for consumers
  • Runs its own radio network
  • Offers eSIM to new customers
  • Human support stated as 24/7

Facts side by side

FactMoose MobileTelstra
Own radio networkNo moosemobile.com.auYes telstra.com.au
Commercial 5GYes moosemobile.com.auYes telstra.com.au
Stated population coverage99% moosemobile.com.auNot verified
Price index (100 = cheapest in the country)100 moosemobile.com.au205 telstra.com.au
Commercial 4GYes moosemobile.com.auYes telstra.com.au
eSIMYes moosemobile.com.auYes telstra.com.au
International roamingNot verifiedYes telstra.com.au
Self-care appYes moosemobile.com.auYes telstra.com.au
24/7 human supportNo moosemobile.com.auYes telstra.com.au
Tariff terms publishedYes moosemobile.com.auYes telstra.com.au
Complaints procedure publishedYes moosemobile.com.auYes telstra.com.au

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