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How it works
- Subscribe & Return
- Pay & Own
When you choose a subscription plan, you can get the phone you want and save compared to a Pay & Own plan. When you subscribe you don't own the phone and will return it at the end of your term.
Signing up is simple. It's all online and there's no paperwork or waiting. Get a decision in minutes.

We have an awesome range of new & quality refurbished iPhones, or great value SIM plans for you to choose from.

Subscribing instead of buying means you pay less each month compared to a Pay & Own plan and return your phone.

Always have the latest by returning or upgrading your phone at any time in the last 6 months of your term.
When you choose a Pay & Own plan, you own the phone and do not need to return it. Signing up is simple. It's all online and there's no paperwork or waiting. Get a decision in minutes.

We have an awesome range of quality refurbished iPhones, and great value SIM plans for you to choose from.

Pay off your phone in equal and interest-free monthly instalments over your chosen repayment term.

Once you’ve paid off your phone it’s yours to keep – you can choose to keep using that phone or upgrade to a new one.
Top questions & answers
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A nu subscription is better for our planet and can help keep more money in your wallet.
How? You don’t need to pay a big price upfront and your monthly payments are reduced because you send your phone back at the end of the subscription term (and we'll find it a nu home or recycle it responsibly so it doesn't get added to that pile of old electronics at the back of your drawer). You can then upgrade to the latest phone we have available.
Our phones are also SIM-free so you can choose the SIM plan that best suits your needs - and your budget.
If you don't want to let the phone go at the end of your subscription, you can contact our support team to discuss any options we can make available to you at the time.
Yes! With nu mobile you can finally get a phone subscription with or without a SIM plan, it’s up to you. That said, we have the best monthly priced iPhone +SIM deal in Aus. Check out our range of great value SIM plans, you may be able to get a better phone and more monthly data with us than you expected!
No, when you sign up for a nu subscription you do not own the phone.
Our subscription is designed so that you return your phone to us at the end of the subscription term or on earlier termination. This enables us to offer you a lower monthly payment through the subscription period.
If you prefer to keep the phone at the end of your subscription term, please contact our support team to discuss any options we can make available to you at the time.
When you choose a phone-only subscription, there's no SIM plan attached.
This means that you make monthly payments for the phone and it's up to you to find the perfect SIM plan for your needs, whether it's from nu mobile or another provider.
You can check out our range of SIM plans here.
Need assistance with payments?
We understand that life doesn't always go to plan. We offer payment assistance to take the pressure off and help keep you connected.
For more info, please read the Payment Assistance Summary (PDF | 173KB)
Or you can read the full Payment Assistance Policy (PDF | 150KB)