Long expiry SIM Plans in Australia
Stay connected longer with fewer interruptions. Telsim’s 180-day and 365-day prepaid SIM plans are designed for users who want extended validity and fewer recharges. Make one upfront payment and enjoy 6 or 12 months of connectivity on the Telstra Wholesale Mobile Network.
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$220 Prepaid Plan
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$330 Prepaid Plan
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Understanding long expiry prepaid plans
A long expiry prepaid SIM or eSIM plan lets you pay once and enjoy service for an extended period, typically 180 or 365 days. Instead of recharging every 28 days, your included data, calls and texts remain active for the full validity period, which begins from activation or recharge.
Telsim’s long expiry plans combine extended validity with essential inclusions such as unlimited standard national calls and SMS, 4G network access with VoLTE and Wi-Fi calling and data banking on eligible plans.
The benefits of long expiry plans
- Fewer recharges
You avoid the need to remember monthly renewals, reducing interruptions and admin. - Clear budgeting
A single upfront payment covers your service for 6 or 12 months, making it easier to plan your spending. - Reliable coverage
Telsim uses the Telstra Wholesale Mobile Network, offering extensive 4G coverage across Australia on compatible devices. - Data banking
Eligible plans include data banking up to 500GB, helping you retain unused data for future use, subject to terms and conditions.
- Uninterrupted access
Your plan remains active for the full validity period without the need for frequent renewals.
Ideal users for 180 or 365-day plans
Long expiry prepaid plans are well-suited to:
- Light to moderate users — If you use your phone mainly for calls, texts and occasional browsing, a 6 or 12-month plan can offer better long-term value.
- Travellers staying in Australia — Visitors who plan to stay for several months may prefer a single payment instead of multiple short-term recharges.
- Backup or secondary phones — Long expiry plans are practical for emergency devices, elderly family members or children’s phones.
- Users who prefer fewer transactions — If you prefer simplicity and fewer payment reminders, extended validity offers a low-maintenance solution.
Activation and switching made simple
Getting started with a Telsim 180 or 365-day plan is easy. Order your SIM online and have it delivered to your Australian address or buy from a Telsim store near you.
Activating your Telsim prepaid SIM card is quick, too. Visit the Telsim activation page and follow the step-by-step instructions. You will need your SIM card number and basic personal information to complete the process.
If you are switching from another provider and want to keep your existing number, you can request a number transfer during activation, provided your current service remains active.
Explore Telsim's 180 and 365-day prepaid plans
Choose your long expiry prepaid SIM plan today and stay connected for longer without frequent renewals. Looking for more options to stay connected? Explore our SIM-only plans, NBN home internet and international eSIMs, and check out our refurbished mobile phones and smartwatches.
Still got questions? Reach out to us. Our team is always available and happy to help.
FAQs
Telsim’s long expiry plans include a set data allowance, unlimited standard national calls and SMS to standard numbers in Australia, 4G network access with VoLTE and Wi-Fi calling and data banking up to 500GB on eligible plans. IDD inclusions are pay-as-you-go unless otherwise specified.
The expiry period begins from activation or recharge. The 180-day plan remains active for 180 days and the 365-day plan remains active for 365 days from that date.
Telsim uses the Telstra Wholesale Mobile Network, providing extensive 4G coverage across Australia on compatible devices.
Yes. Long expiry plans include unlimited standard national calls and SMS to standard Australian numbers.
If you exhaust your included data before the plan expires, you may purchase a data add-on or recharge with another plan. If data banking applies and you have accumulated data available, it will be used after your included data is consumed, subject to terms.
There are no lock-in contracts. Additional charges may apply for international usage, add-ons or extras selected during recharge.
