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What Network Does Dodo Mobile Use?

Dodo mobile uses Optus, with 5G on current plans and a 150Mbps download cap. Here is what that means for coverage and price.

Michel ElijahPublished 20 February 2024 Checked 10 September 2026 2 min read

Dodo mobile uses the Optus network, not Telstra. Its current mobile plans include Optus 5G with downloads capped at 150Mbps. That is a maximum, not a guaranteed speed.

What you get—and what the network name cannot tell you

Dodo sells the plan and handles your account; Optus supplies the underlying mobile network. Dodo’s nbn service is a separate product, so do not use an nbn availability result to judge mobile reception.

Dodo says actual speeds depend on location, congestion and the handset. Before moving, check coverage where you live and work, then try a service in those places if reception is important. A map covering your street is not a measurement inside your home.

Current ongoing Dodo mobile plans

01

25GB

$25 per month

  • Optus 5G · maximum download speed 150Mbps.
02

40GB

$30 per month

  • Optus 5G · maximum download speed 150Mbps.
03

80GB

$40 per month

  • Optus 5G · maximum download speed 150Mbps.

Checked 10 September 2026, before introductory discounts. Dodo bills monthly and advertises no lock-in monthly contract. Verify the plan and any discount end date on the current Dodo page.

Dodo or Amaysim?

Both use Optus, so changing between them is not a switch to Telstra coverage. The useful comparison is the plan: expiry, ongoing price, data, international inclusions and speed cap.

Compare the payment period

01

Dodo

monthly

  • Use the ongoing price after the introductory period.
02

Amaysim

selected plans renew every 28 days

  • Examples currently include 15GB/$30 and 80GB/$40, both capped at 150Mbps. Thirteen renewals cover 364 days.

Source: Amaysim: current SIM plans.

Do not select a larger data allowance to solve a reception problem. Our suggested check is a call and a small upload at the problem location. If neither works reliably, investigate coverage or the handset before paying for more gigabytes.

Bringing your number

Dodo offers a Keep my number option during signup. Match the account details to the existing service, and confirm the transfer status before disposing of the old SIM. The current Dodo page explains the transfer process; a SIM arriving in the post is not itself confirmation that the number moved.

If you want a different underlying network, compare that provider’s coverage map rather than relying on a reseller’s brand name. Our Telstra-network provider guide explains the other common coverage distinction.

Sources and review notes

Checked 10 September 2026 against the sources below. This is documentation-based guidance; we did not access a customer account or test these instructions on a handset.

Michel ElijahContent Advisor

Michel Elijah covers technology, streaming and online security for Tech X Telco. He writes practical how-to guides on everything from email troubleshooting to spotting the latest scams doing the rounds in Australia, with a focus on clear steps anyone can follow.

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