Updated October 16, 2026 · NomadCue Editorial Team
Boost Mobile AU vs Circles.Life AU
Boost Mobile AU
Higher score in this comparison
Circles.Life AU
Where Boost Mobile AU and Circles.Life AU differ
| Compare | Boost Mobile AUReviewSee alternativesSee alternatives | Circles.Life AUReviewSee alternativesSee alternatives |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | A$20 | Not confirmed |
| Countries covered | 42 | Not confirmed |
| Unlimited data | No | Not confirmed |
| Reference plan prices | One roaming price for all 42 countries incl. USA, UK, Japan, Thailand, Turkey and Europe (France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Spain, etc): Small 2GB AUD 20 / 3 days, Medium 5GB AUD 30 / 7 days, Large 7GB AUD 40 / 14 days; Mexico not included | Not confirmed |
| 5G | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Fair use policy | Pack expires 3, 7 or 14 days after purchase; unused data, calls and texts are lost, no rollover | Not confirmed |
| Networks | Telstra | Not confirmed |
| Top-ups | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Seller type | Mvno | Not confirmed |
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Our verdict on each
Boost Mobile AU
Boost Mobile AU suits a short trip that stays inside a single roaming zone, where one price covers the USA, UK, Japan, Thailand, Turkey and Europe. Packs start at AUD 20 and run on the Telstra network, so setup happens inside your own carrier plan rather than on a marketplace.
Circles.Life AU
A retained Takeads listing states that Circles.Life launched in 2016 and describes it as a fully digital telco.
Score breakdown
| Area | Boost Mobile AU | Circles.Life AU |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 8.5 | Not confirmed |
| Offer | 8.9 | Not confirmed |
| Trust | 9.1 | Not confirmed |
How they place
| Ranking | Boost Mobile AU | Circles.Life AU |
|---|---|---|
| Travel SIMs and eSIMs | 351 of 926 | 531 of 926 |
| Travel eSIMs | 357 of 918 | 535 of 918 |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Boost Mobile AU | Circles.Life AU |
|---|---|---|
| Features | 5G, Instant activation, Carrier plan | Not confirmed |
| Audience | Short trip | Not confirmed |
| Legal entity | Telstra Limited ABN 64 086 174 781 (trading as Boost Mobile) | Not confirmed |
| Headquarters | Australia | Not confirmed |
| Founded | 2000 | Not confirmed |
| Support channels | Help centre, Chat, Phone, Community | Not confirmed |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Boost Mobile AU | Circles.Life AU | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price from | A$20at the median | Not confirmed | A$20 |
| Countries covered | 42lowest quarter | Not confirmed | 120 |
Median across 492 listed travel providers.
Pros and cons
Boost Mobile AU
Pros
- A single roaming price covers the USA, UK, Japan, Thailand, Turkey and Europe across 42 countries, so the same pack carries a whole itinerary
- Top-ups are available, and the eSIM range lists 5g, instant activation and carrier plan, so a plan is ready as soon as you buy it
- Support covers help centre, chat and phone, the brand has been trading since 2000, and the service runs on the Telstra network
Cons
- The fair use policy is strict: a pack expires after a set period, and unused data, calls and texts are lost
- Unlimited data is not offered, so heavy use simply runs into the cap the pack size sets
- Coverage of 42 countries sits below the eSIM listing median 76, so it is a set of destinations rather than a global one
Circles.Life AU
Pros
- The listing provides a launch year and a company description.
Cons
- The Singapore-market listing does not establish Australian service or current plans.
Who each suits
Boost Mobile AU
Who it suits
- Travellers on a short trip whose destinations all sit in the covered set, who want a single price across the whole itinerary
- People who would rather buy a carrier plan with instant activation than pick through a marketplace listing
- Travellers who want a person to call while abroad, since support runs on help centre, chat and phone
Who should look elsewhere
- Anyone whose itinerary includes Mexico, since Reference plan prices leave it out; Zwitchy covers 200 countries for a wider trip
- Buyers chasing the lowest entry price, since eSIMGo.is starts at $0.99
- Long-trip travellers who want weeks of validity, since Boost packs expire after a set period; Zwitchy at 200 countries fits longer itineraries
Circles.Life AU
Who it suits
- Readers checking the retained company background
Current offers
Boost Mobile AU
Current offer
First period offer
$39 SIM/eSIM for $13: AUD 13 for the first 28-day recharge instead of AUD 39
Sale ends 5 Oct. Online only, on new activations. eSIM/SIM includes first recharge; ongoing recharges $39. Activate by 2 Nov 2026, remaining recharges by 5 Apr 2027.
Source, checked September 26, 2026
Bonus
6-times the bonus on selected 28 day plans: Bonus data on first 6 recharges (e.g. 60GB instead of 30GB on the $39 plan)
New activations; 60GB on first 6 recharges, 30GB from 7th recharge (105GB then 55GB on the $59 plan, 150GB then 100GB on the $74 plan). Activate by 2 Nov 2026, remaining recharges by 5 Apr 2027.
Source, checked September 26, 2026
First period offer
$300 12-month SIM for $265: AUD 265 instead of AUD 300 for the 12-month expiry SIM (290GB)
Sale ends 28 Sept. Online only, on new activations. Ongoing recharges $300.
Source, checked September 26, 2026
Circles.Life AU
Current offer
Bonus
Up to $99.90 Cashback: 99.90
Promotional banner on the official home page
Source, checked September 26, 2026
Country by country
| Country | Boost Mobile AU | Circles.Life AU |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | Yes | No |
| Singapore | No | Yes |
Questions about each
Boost Mobile AU
How much does a Boost Mobile AU roaming pack cost?+
Prices start at AUD 20, and the same price applies across every covered country rather than changing by destination. The allowance and the validity window depend on the size you pick, with small, medium and large packs aimed at different trip lengths.
Which countries are covered?+
42 countries are covered, and the same roaming price works in the USA, UK, Japan, Thailand, Turkey and across Europe, including France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands and Spain. Mexico is listed as not included, so check the destination list before you rely on it.
What happens to data I do not use before a pack runs out?+
A pack expires after a set period from purchase, and any unused data, calls and texts are lost, with nothing carrying over to the next pack. Packs start at AUD 20, so the smallest size limits what you lose, and top-ups are available if you need more during the trip.
Is there an unlimited data option?+
Unlimited data is not offered. Every roaming pack is capped, and the allowance depends on the size you buy, with prices from AUD 20. Top-ups are available if you run short, and the eSIM range lists 5g, instant activation and carrier plan.
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