OnePass Mobile (formerly Catch Connect) review

Our verdict: OnePass Mobile offers good-value long expiry prepaid mobile plans and its specials are also worth checking out.

4.0 ★★★★★ (11 reviews) Write a review
warningCatch Connect has rebranded to OnePass Mobile now that catch.com.au has shut up shop as of 30 April 2025. Find out more.

Pros

  • Comprehensive app for plan management on the go

Cons

  • No bonus features on plans

Compare OnePass Mobile plans

Name Product Data Price Apply Price
  • Unlimited national calls & texts
  • Optus 4G network
200GB
$149
per 365 day recharge
OnePass Mobile 365 Day Plan 200GB
$149 for the first recharge, then $200/recharge. Eligibility criteria, T&Cs apply. Ends 24.6.25
  • Unlimited standard national calls & texts
200 GB
Data
$149
per 365 days expiry
OnePass Mobile 365 Day Plan 360GB
PrepaidNo lock-in contract
$199 for the first recharge, then $300/recharge. Eligibility criteria, T&Cs apply. Ends 24.6.25
OnePass Mobile 365 Day Plan 360GB
Prepaid
$199 for the first recharge, then $300/recharge. Eligibility criteria, T&Cs apply. Ends 24.6.25
  • Unlimited national calls & texts
  • Optus 4G network
360GB
$199
per 365 day recharge
OnePass Mobile 365 Day Plan 360GB
$199 for the first recharge, then $300/recharge. Eligibility criteria, T&Cs apply. Ends 24.6.25
  • Unlimited standard national calls & texts
360 GB
Data
$199
per 365 days expiry
OnePass Mobile 28 Day Plan 15GB
PrepaidNo lock-in contract
OnePass Mobile 28 Day Plan 15GB
Prepaid
  • Unlimited national calls & texts
  • Optus 4G network
15GB
$20
per 28 day recharge
OnePass Mobile 28 Day Plan 15GB
  • Unlimited standard national calls & texts
15GB
Data
$20
per 28 days expiry
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OnePass Mobile (formerly Catch Connect) review: Our verdict

OnePass Mobile plans delivers on value for those who just want a basic plan.

It has some of the best-value 28-day prepaid plans on the market and equally great value across its longer expiry plans too.

OnePass Mobile could be the right choice for you if you:

  • Enjoy sign-up deals as there are frequent promotional offers on its mobile plans.
  • Want a user-friendly app to help you manage your plan.
  • Want acess to either short-term or longer-term plans that wont break the bank.

 
That said, there are a few things to consider before signing up to OnePass Mobile:

  • You won't get any extra perks such as free international call inclusions or the option to roll over unused data.
  • It doesn't offer access to Optus's 5G network.
  • Its plans are best suited for low to moderate data users.

"I was looking to upgrade my mobile plan as I noticed my data usage was a little restrictive and my previous plan had a discount that was soon ending. I signed up to OnePass Mobile (formerly Catch) for my mobile plan and tripled my data pack for only $15 a month, which was a great deal. Porting your sim these days only takes about 2 hours and I connected over the weekend. You can auto-recharge each month to ensure your always connected. It's so simple."

Amy Lee
Finder crew member

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Value for money

OnePass Mobile's (formerly Catch Connect) monthly plans offer great value for money compared to similar options from other providers in Finder's database.

Its 30GB plan for $25 a month stacks up well against our benchmark of $1 per GB of data.

OnePass Mobile (formerly Catch Connect) has 1 plan with a 90-day expiry period and 3 that last for a year. They're great value with and without discounts.

The 90-day expiry plan offers 20GB for $40 over 90 days, which is good if you don't want to deal with the frequency of monthly recharges.

However, if you need more data and use 16GB or less each month, OnePass Mobile's 365-day plans will be worth it for you.

Spreading the cost over a year, its long expiry plans will cost less than most equivalent monthly plans.

Things to watch out for:

  • Auto-recharge is activated by default. If you're not keen on this feature, you'll need to deactivate it through the OnePass Mobile (formerly Catch Connect) app or its online portal.

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Coverage

OnePass Mobile (formerly Catch Connect) runs on the Optus 4G mobile network, which reaches about 98.5% of the Australian population.
  • This is identical to the coverage you'd get from purchasing a plan directly from Optus itself.
  • You shouldn't experience any issues in metro areas, but might notice a loss of reception in some rural or regional areas compared to Telstra's 99.5% coverage.

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Customer service

If you're having problems with your OnePass Mobile (formerly Catch Connect) service or would like a question answered, you can reach out in the following ways:

  • Call the customer support team to chat with a customer support rep from 9am–8pm AEST weekdays or 10am–6pm AEST weekends and holidays.
  • Chat with the support team online via live chat on the website.
  • Keep in mind: OnePass Mobile (formerly Catch Connect) does not have a physical store where you can speak to representatives for in-person help.

Ready to sign up to OnePass Mobile (formerly Catch Connect)

You can sign up to your chosen OnePass Mobile (formerly Catch Connect) mobile plan online and get the SIM delivered to your address within 3–8 working days with standard delivery, depending on where you live.

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What if I want to keep my current phone number?
During activation, you'll be able to choose to keep your current mobile number. Simply slect "keep your number" and enter your current digits. OnePass Mobile (formerly Catch Connect) will handle the porting process, usually transferring your number within 1 business day.


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