ALDI Mobile review
Updated September 28, 2026 · NomadCue Editorial Team · Facts checked September 26, 2026
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Our verdict
ALDI Mobile suits short trips that want big allowances on a budget network. It is an MVNO running on Telstra Wholesale Mobile Network, with 60 to 69 countries on its roaming packs. Watch the fair use policy, which caps speeds and limits packs to personal use.
Key facts
- Best for
- Budget short trips that need a lot of data in a few destinations.
- Price from
- A$23↗
- Price per GB from
- $2.50↗
- Countries covered
- 60 to 69↗
- Unlimited data
- No↗
- Hotspot sharing
- Yes↗
- Reference plan prices
- US $5 2GB 7 days; Europe and UK $15 2GB 7 days (Global Data Pack, 69 destinations); Japan and Thailand $8 1GB 7 days (Asia Data Pack); Turkey $15 2GB 7 days; Mexico $5 2GB 7 days (North America) or $15 2GB (Global); global $30 5GB plus 30 min and 50 SMS 7 days (Global Travel Pack)↗
- 5G
- Yes↗
- Fair use policy
- Speed caps: 100Mbps on 4G plans, 150Mbps on 5G plans, 250Mbps on the $59 5G plan; personal use only, acceptable use policy applies; roaming packs cannot be used in IoT devices↗
- Networks
- Telstra Wholesale Mobile Network↗
- Top-ups
- Yes↗
- Seller type
- Mvno↗
- Legal entity
- MEDION Australia Pty Limited↗
- Headquarters
- Australia↗
- Support channels
- Phone, Email, Help-centre↗
- Region
- Global
- Features
- 5G, Hotspot, Instant activation
- Pricing model
- Budget
- Audience
- Short trips
- Official website
- aldimobile.com.au
Facts checked September 26, 2026, 4 sources
Apps and profiles
- Get the app
- Google Play
Pros and cons
Pros
- Roaming packs cover 60 to 69 countries, with regional packs for Europe, Asia, Turkey and North America
- $2.50 per GB sits below the €2.99 upper quartile of the site
- Hotspot sharing is included, so you can share the connection with a laptop or tablet
- 5g, hotspot and instant activation means instant activation on arrival without a store visit
Cons
- Unlimited data is not offered, so heavy use needs a top-up or a larger pack
- A fair use policy caps speeds and restricts roaming packs to personal use, and they cannot be used in IoT devices
- The entry price of AUD 23 and $2.50 per GB sit well above the €5 and €1.50 site medians
Who it suits
- Travellers on short trips buying a pack per destination
- Budget buyers who prefer a value brand MVNO with instant activation
- People who need hotspot sharing on the move
Who should look elsewhere
- Anyone wanting unlimited data, since unlimited data is not offered here
- Long trips needing one pack across many countries
- Travellers outside the coverage list, where Zwitchy covers 200 countries
Where it works
Roaming packs reach 60 to 69 countries, sold as regional packs rather than one global plan. Options include Europe and the UK, Japan and Thailand, Turkey, Mexico and a wider global pack. The network is Telstra Wholesale Mobile Network, and global is the region these packs are built for. Plans are 5G, and packs are designed for short trips rather than long stays.
The company behind it
ALDI Mobile is an MVNO rather than a network operator itself, operated by MEDION Australia Pty Limited and headquartered in Australia. Support runs through phone, email and help centre. Top-ups are available, and activation is instant, so a pack can be live soon after landing. The value focus and the retail brand behind it explain the low entry price.
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Where ALDI Mobile is available
- Available
- Australia
Countries from the brand (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
Frequently asked questions
How much do ALDI Mobile roaming packs cost?+
Entry price is AUD 23, and data works out at $2.50 per GB. Reference pack prices vary by region, with a global data pack, an Asia pack and single-country options for Turkey and Mexico, each with its own data allowance and validity.
How long do the roaming packs last?+
The listed packs run for a short validity window of about a week each, so they suit a trip rather than a long stay. For longer travel, a larger global pack is the practical choice, and top-ups are available if you run short.
Is ALDI Mobile data unlimited?+
Unlimited data is not offered. You buy a data allowance instead, and topping up is possible mid-trip. The fair use policy also applies, with speed caps that differ by plan and an acceptable use policy for personal use.
Can I use an ALDI Mobile pack in IoT devices?+
No. The fair use policy states that roaming packs cannot be used in IoT devices, and they are for personal use only. The policy also sets speed caps, so heavy streaming or sustained downloads may slow down.
Which network does ALDI Mobile run on?+
The service runs on Telstra Wholesale Mobile Network, and plans support 5G. Pack coverage spans 60 to 69 countries, sold by region, so check the destination list before you buy a pack for a specific country.
Who runs ALDI Mobile and where are they based?+
The service is an MVNO operated by MEDION Australia Pty Limited and based in Australia. Support is available through phone, email and help centre, which is useful if a pack does not activate on arrival or the allowance is not showing.
Do ALDI Mobile plans support hotspot sharing?+
Hotspot sharing is available, so you can share the connection with a laptop or tablet while travelling. Data still counts against the pack allowance, so heavy hotspot use can eat through the data faster than normal phone use.
Is ALDI Mobile good value for the money?+
It is a budget MVNO with a low entry price of AUD 23 and $2.50 per GB, which is cheaper than the €11.76 upper quartile of the site. Value depends on picking the right regional pack for your trip.
Sources
- aldimobile.com.au checked September 26, 2026
Backs: Features, 5G, Networks, Price from, Seller type, Unlimited data
“5G enabled, speed caps apply”
- aldimobile.com.au/pages/faq checked September 26, 2026
Backs: Fair use policy, Hotspot sharing, Region, Support channels
“The download speed is capped at 100Mbps for 4G plans and 150Mbps for 5G plans, except for the $59 5G Mobile Plan, which is capped at 250Mbps”
- aldimobile.com.au/pages/legals checked September 26, 2026
Backs: Headquarters, Legal entity, Top-ups
“provided by MEDION Australia Pty Limited and not ALDI Stores”
- aldimobile.com.au/pages/roaming-packs checked September 26, 2026
Backs: Audience, Countries covered, Price per GB from, Reference plan prices
“Each pack runs for 7 days from activation, so you always know where you stand”
- aldimobile.com.au/pages/why-us checked September 26, 2026
Backs: Pricing model
“Value pricing: Get more for your money with ALDI Mobile's affordable plans packed with generous inclusions”
Compiled from 5 source pages, checked September 26, 2026. We did not open an account.