TPG Mobile FAQs

Here's what you need to know about TPG SIM-Only Mobile plans.

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Getting TPG Mobile

Can I sign up to TPG Mobile without having any other TPG services?

Yes, you can.

 

We'll bring TPG Mobile SIM, you bring the phone. Use an unlocked phone from our list of Approved Devices for the best experience.

Note: We can't unlock phones for you.

To use mobile data, your phone must support these frequencies:

  • 4G: 850MHz, 1800MHz and 2100MHz
  • 5G: 700MHz and 3600MHz

 

Which SIM types are available?

You can choose a triple-cut Standard/Micro/Nano physical SIM, or en eSIM. eSIMs can be downloaded and installed on eSIM-mpatible phones.

Learn more about SIM types and how to order a replacement SIM here.

 

You can check your location on our coverage map.

 

Yes, you can port your mobile number to TPG. To help things go smoothly, you'll need to give us these details about your current mobile service:

  • Post-paid mobile services: we need the account number for your current mobile service, which can typically be found on an invoice from your current mobile provider.
  • Prepaid mobile services: we need date of birth of the account holder for your current mobile service.

Important: Don't cancel your current mobile service - it needs to be active to port your number to us. You can cancel your old mobile service after your number has moved to TPG.

 

TPG Mobile billing

Is TPG Mobile a prepaid service or a post-paid service?

TPG Mobile is a prepaid service. Your monthly mobile plan fee is renewed automatically using your nominated payment details.

 

What is a Prepaid Balance?

You can choose to top up your Prepaid Balance to pay for any calls/texts or data that isn't part of your plan's included value.

The Prepaid Balance helps protect you from bill shock. You choose if and when to top up your Prepaid Balance, so you're in complete control of your spending and there's no nasty surprises for excess usage on your invoice.

To top up your Prepaid Balance, log into My Account and hit Add Prepaid Balance.

 

When do I get charged for my mobile plan fee?

TPG Mobile is a prepaid month-to-month subscription that's automatically renewed each month. Each month is billed in advance. You'll be charged for your next monthly plan fee 7 days before your next billing period begins. For example, if your billing period usually starts on the 10th of each month, you'll be charged on the 3rd.

 

What happens if I don't pay to renew my TPG mobile plan?

If your payment fails, we'll send you an email and SMS to let you know so you can arrange payment. If your mobile plan renewal fee isn't paid, your mobile plan will be suspended on the date advised in our email/SMS.

If you pay the monthly plan renewal fee, your mobile service will be suspended within 1 business day after payment has cleared. We recommend credit card payment for the fastest resolution as Direct Debit payments can take up to 3 business days to clear.

Please note: If your mobile plan renewal fee remains unpaid for 30 days, your mobile plan will be disconnected. It may not be possible to recover your mobile number if you leave your service disconnected for a long time.

 

Can you suspend my mobile service while I'm on holiday?

Sorry, we can't do this. If you're going on an extended holiday and you don't want to lose your mobile number by cancelling your mobile service, we recommend changing to our cheapest mobile plan while you're not using it.

 

Managing and using your TPG Mobile service

You can check your usage in My Account.

 

If you have $10 in your Prepaid Balance, a 2GB data block will be automatically purchased for $10.

If you don't have enough Prepaid Balance for a data block, mobile data will be unavailable until your next billing period unless you top up your Prepaid Balance in My Account.

Note: Data blocks don't roll over to the next billing period.

 

You can change your TPG Mobile plan at any time in My Account for no additional fee.

If you requested a plan change at least 7 days before your next billing period, your plan change will happen at the start of your next billing period.

If less than 7 days' notice was given for the plan change, then the plan change will happen at the start of the following billing period. For example, if your next billing period starts on 1 January and you submit a plan change request on 29 December, your new plan will start on 1 February.

 

How do I manage my mobile service?

You can check your usage, change your plan, top up your prepaid balance, adjust your mobile settings, request your PUK code and more in My Account.

 

  • Log in to My Account.

  • Under the Mobile Service, select Settings

  • Set the International Roaming ON/OFF switch to ON.

 

Can I use premium services on TPG Mobile?

No. Premium call/SMS services like 19/1900 numbers can't be used on TPG Mobile.

 

Tethering lets your phone act as a Wi-Fi hotspot to let other devices use your mobile data. You can choose to tether your TPG Mobile, but keep in mind that all data usage comes out of your monthly mobile data.

 

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