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2Exetel Mobile

Exetel Mobile

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2Exetel Mobile
3.6

123 reviews

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  • Post-Paid with Phone
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2.6
123 reviews
5 Shane  · Bringing all of my Numbers across. The transfer of service was so easy. Mo is also a legend and has all the answers.
5 Nooshin Maghsoodi  · The gentleman who helped me with my inquiry was very helpful and professional.
5 Tanya t.  · The easiest and quickest set up - user friendly no fuss brilliant customer service bot “Mo” and good value - pleasantly surprised!
5 r2kev  · Arun was very helpful and gave simple to follow instructions on getting my esim transferred to a new iPhone. Well recommended
5 Jason  · The Exetel team are polite and very good at support. Highly recommended.
5 Khudadad  · Mo is great customer service agent keep up the good work Mo.
Ben S.
Ben S.9 posts
 

I was happy with Exetel, I had been with them for many years, but as a very low data user (1-3Gb a month) they increased my data, and price of my ExeSim Super Saver 4G plan 100% within the last 3 year period (6gb/$10 to 12gb/$20 per 30 days) and that made it no longer competitive for my needs. I am now with another provider on a 4/5g plan paying… Read more

$13.40 per 30 days with 10gb more data pcm. No brainer to move providers. I just hope my new provider is as good as Exetel once was.

Trevor C.
Trevor C.
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Anu from Exetel support was very helpful, and quickly resolved the problem (I gave the wrong account number on a transfer from another provider). Stayed on the line until the transfer was completed successfully in a few minutes.

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Dave
DaveQLD2 posts
 

Proceed with caution!! So disappointing, I really liked their price point and data amount. I bought the $40 esim to try out and it worked great with the potential to port my main number over. 3 weeks into it I cancelled the service through their app as it was just a temp number, received a confirmation email confirming this etc etc. Guess what… Read more

they do, bill me again for the second month!! What makes this worse is the online support tells me to bad basically. He can’t see any issue with billing me 2 x $40 for a months service!! Tried explaining all the above but keeps falls on deaf ears. The app now shows no active service yet the sim still works, there is some serious behind the scenes issues here!!

Anyway no sorry replies from Exetel, no repair from Exetel so I'm now having to go through the bank, what a head pain Exetel!!

Exetel
Exetel    

Hi Dave, We apologise for your experience. Please DM us… Read more (+1 reply)

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Brendan N.
Brendan N.QLD7 posts
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I changed from Aussie Broadband NBN and mobile due to an ongoing admin error on their part, only to find that Exetel’s 5G has poor coverage where I am in metro Brisbane. They advertise it as “fast, reliable mobile coverage”, which it should be, however I lose my signal and have to restart my phone or use wifi calling, which doesn’t help once I’m… Read more

away from our router. I’ve already contacted Exetel and they won’t refund me, it’s just too bad. Sorry to say that only having this service for 8 days, I’ll have to move again at the end of this month, and take my NBN service too.

Exetel
Exetel    

Hi Brendan, We apologise for your experience. Please DM us… Read more (+1 reply)

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John010
John010NSW12 posts
 

Lying and Misleading Company – I gave this company ago to do my prepaid mobile service as that is what they advertise and the fact it is meant to be an Australian Company. Once I signed up I noticed they are operating as a postpaid not prepaid as I couldn't stop the auto recharge. I left the company before the month was up so I didn't get recharged for the service. Even though… Read more

I was connected to my new prepaid company I couldn't get the direct debit cancelled and their customer service which is an all-Indian call centre just transferred me from one person to another and couldn't get this resolved so now I will need to contact the Telecommunication Ombudsman. After being transferred to 4 different people I was left on the phone for over 1 hour and still didn't respond or have the courtesy to come back to the phone after putting me on hold with terrible music!!! I would not recommend exetel mobile unless you want a headache and a lot of wasted time. Avoid like the plague!!

Exetel Mobile
Exetel Mobile    

Thanks for the feedback and we are so sorry to hear… Read more

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Martha
MarthaNSW
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Zeehara provided excellent support, solving a serious ongoing problem with internet connection while guiding me through my new phone. You have my vote for Exetel employee of the month! Thank you so much!! Show details

 Follow-up  · Exetel staffer Zeehara was able to support me to tweak my hardware to ensure it was not the problem and my connection has been better since. It's great knowing I can count on Exetel to give me the best help available. But the main problem (4G being replaced by inadequate 5G) isn't due to Exetel or my hardware, it's the dodgy quality of service… Read more

Positive reviews

Mike W
Mike W
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I had a query about Global Roaming. Operative Umesh Rajeev was very helpful and satisfied my query. Before Umesh answered I was on hold for almost 10 minutes while repeatedly hearing “Estimated wait time 30 seconds.

 Follow-up  · Roaming was easy to activate in as much as I don't recall having to do anything once I'd purchased the $50 package but you need to be very careful to switch Mobile Data Roaming OFF when not actually using it; I left it on accidentally after (ironically) switching it on to check my PAYG balance and when I checked again a couple of days later I… Read more

homely37165
homely37165NSW
 

Just changed over to Exetel for NBN FTTP 500 Mbps plan which Exetel resolved overnight! Where I had been attempted to have OPTUS to do 6 times since December 2025! I was already on a OPTUS 50 Mbps plan on FTTN. They kept advising that they had an internal technical problem the fix for which kept going to the right. 20 years with OPTUS but the… Read more

service from EXETEL in also transferring my mobile service means that they have my business forever - particularly considering the easy prompt on line access for resolution of a couple of issues that were due to my error and misunderstandings . Mo the Bot which is the first point of contact for online trouble shooting is excellent. Very highly recommended!! Leonard A

Paul  D.
Paul D.VIC6 posts
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Fixed my problem.Was patient and understanding.No grumpiness! Just found accent a little difficult to understand at times. Was with TPG and IInet you guys are much better and answer the phones quicker.The others take ages

Negative reviews

Susan
SusanQLD12 posts
 

If you're looking at the deal offered by this Telco - look away NOW!! they took my phone number and my money on a Friday afternoon. They cannot be contacted on a weekend or a public holiday. Customer service? None Unless you are a professional in IT avoid this company! Show details

 Follow-up  · With the help of the TIO my issue was resolved. However I had a lot of stress through the process!

Exetel
Exetel    

Hi Susan, We’re sorry to hear about this. DM us your… Read more (+2 replies)

Marcus L.
Marcus L.NSW
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I consistently had to reset my phone as I would not have a constant service, often not being able to receive sms, calls and my data was glitchy. Exetel customer service was poor in resolving this issue , which makes me reconsider my nbn plan also. After asking for a resolution on multiple occasions I got a response saying service use was fine ;… Read more

which was not true. This took over 2 weeks to send a non genuine response and I am severely disappointed in my experience so far..

Exetel
Exetel    

Hi Marcus, We apologise for your experience. Please share… Read more

Jess H
Jess H11 posts
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Needed a cheap phone service, exetel does the job on and I appreciate the data banking. I can't access the exetel website or app using their mobile data. As a super busy person, it's really difficult to find the time to call for support when it's likely a fairly technical issue that's going to take time to work through. Would be helpful if they… Read more

had email support. Finally, it would be really nice if they sent their bill reminders BEFORE debiting your account to ensure you have the money there. Failed debits incur a $10 charge on your next bill so be sure to put recurring calendar reminders for your bills if you decide to join exetel.

Exetel
Exetel    

Hi Jess, Thank you for sharing your detailed feedback.… Read more

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Recent reviews

Jasmine
Jasmine3 posts
  Verified

The team at Exetel are all very friendly and extremely helpful. I had lots of issues signing up to one of the mobile data plans but it was a technical fault with Telstra at the time. The team were wonderful in assisting me and I'm very happy with my new much cheaper plan.

Paul
Paul
  Verified

Didula assisted me in progressing my esim changeover when i ran into issues. Didula did an amazing job guiding me throughout the process, kept me informed every step of the way and communicated every step to success. Didula is what i have come to expect from excetel, amazing deals and fantastic service

Surbhi Dadwal
Surbhi Dadwal
 

The customer service executive was helpful and attentive throughout the interaction. They patiently listened to all my queries, provided clear and detailed responses, and ensured that all my questions were answered.

Rhonda S.
Rhonda S.QLD
  Verified

I was having issues after returning from overseas & had no internet with my 5G service. Arun Del Alwis assisted me showing excellent knowledge & very competent. He was friendly & helpful explaining step by step about what I needed to do.

Denise L
Denise LQLD
 

I was not receiving verification text messages. The first contact did not solve the problem. The second phone contact a few days later was successful and the problem was fixed by a very helpful, pleasant and patient operator. Show details

Alfie
AlfieVIC4 posts
  Verified

Quickly linked to best help. Operator was empathic and patient in resolving a confusing problem, especially with clients hearing difficulties. Exetel again provided reliable service

Renee
Renee
  Verified

After a frustrating live chat regarding order of a new service, I called Exetel and spoke with Zeehara who was incredibly helpful and thorough. She rectified the error made by Fritz (live chat agent), kept me on the line to make sure I received all the necessary information to process my new order and also encouraged me to follow up with her directly should I encounter any problems receiving my order. Thank you.

David
DavidSA2 posts
 

Having the AI bot MO was fantastic answered all my questions very happy

Mabin
Mabin
  Verified

Good and fast reliable services. Amazing support and worth every dollar!

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Chanty
Chanty2 posts
  Verified

Very helpful with inquiry and quick best yet very well trained

Theoldredrooster
TheoldredroosterSA2 posts
 

Very efficient and helpful with my payments enquiry. Thanks Mo. Cheers

Mariufka
Mariufka2 posts
 

On my troubles with Exetel a few weeks ago I would have done 1 star but chatting with a real agent who sorted a few thing I am much happier.

Don P.
Don P.QLD
  Verified

Excellent service and good experience communicating with a knowledgeable staff member

Wayne K.
Wayne K.NSW
  Verified

Great understanding and result from my Exetel phone helper, all good now..

Jeff W.
Jeff W.
  Verified

Umesh Rajeev had been very helpful in solving my sim reactivation problem and had forseen my hidden issue. Highly recommended.

Andre
AndreVIC2 posts
 

Didula was most helpful and informative. Please send him my sincere thank you.

Wayne 0
Wayne 0VIC9 posts
 

Excellent chat with Exetel. Fast and efficient. Well done! Thank you Show details

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