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- Mobile Phone Plan Types
- How to compare Mobile Phone Plans
- Phone On Plan VS Phone Outright
- Best SIM Only Mobile Plans
When considering a new mobile plan, there are a number of options available for you. In Australia, there are dozens of providers, hundreds of plans and the new promotional deals were released every week. So choosing a provider and plan with the best deal that suits your needs can be difficult.
However, Using the following three simple questions to help you make the decision.
- Do you want a plan with a new phone or SIM only plan
- Do you want any extra features like included international calls, Data rollover and etc
- Which phone network? Telstra network? Optus network? or Vodafone network?
Mobile Phone Plan Types
When you are considering a mobile phone plan, you need to decide whether you want a SIM Only BYO plan or a plan with a new phone. Once you have decided, you can be looking for what specific type of mobile plan you would like.
There are few types of mobile plans you can be looking for:
- SIM only plans: The plan does not come with a new phone and suitable for those who already have a phone or you buy a phone outright. Typically, SIM only plan includes voice, data and text messages and was divided into two categories – Prepaid plans and Postpaid plans.
- Prepaid plans You will pay/recharge for your plan before use it. Normally, it gives you freedom with no lock-in contract and flexibility to change your plan.
- Postpaid plans You will pay/recharge for your plan after use it. You will receive a bill every month and pay plan fee plus any cost of excess calls or data use.
- Plans with new phone: These are postpaid plans with a contract ( Usually 24 – 36 months). During the contract term, you will pay monthly bill includes your handset repayment. If you would like to cancel the contract early, you will need to pay the balance of your device repayments.
How to compare Mobile Phone Plans
- Price Price is the most important factor that determines which provider should be the winner when they offer similar services and features. Meanwhile, It can help you to save more bucks with fewer features or switch to a more affordable plan when the contract is up。
- Data How many included data should be based on what you need and how much extra cost if over the limits.
- International Calls / SMS Included If you would like to make international calls, check if oversea package was included and cost based on the country.
- Mobile Network Coverage Check the provider’s mobile network coverage and speed in your most activities areas like places you live and work.
- Included phone handset If you would not like to pay a higher upfront cost for a new handset, you can signup a contract with the handset however buying a mobile phone outright may be cheaper than a mobile phone on plan
Phone On Plan VS Phone Outright
Android handset outright VS on plan
| Phone On Plan | Phone Outright | |
|---|---|---|
| Model | Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G | Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G |
| Storage size | 128GB | 128GB |
| Carrier | Telstra | Lycamobile |
| Contract period | 24 months (Telstra $50.00 Small Plan) | No contract ($1,999.00 outright) |
| Calls / Texts | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Data | 30GB | 35GB |
| Total cost | $3,198.96 | $2,259.71 |
You will save $939.25 if you buy Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G outright + Lycamobile Unlimited Plan S.
iPhone handset outright VS on plan
| Phone On Plan | Phone Outright | |
|---|---|---|
| Model | iPhone 11 Pro Max | iPhone 11 Pro Max |
| Storage size | 256GB | 256GB |
| Carrier | Telstra | Lycamobile |
| Contract period | 24 months (Telstra $50.00 Small Plan) | No contract ($2,065.00 outright) |
| Calls / Texts | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Data | 30GB | 35GB |
| Total cost | $3348.96 | $2,325.71 |
You will save $1,023.25 if you buy iPhone 11 Pro Max 256GB outright + Lycamobile Unlimited Plan S.
* Inforatmion based on 23 May 2020
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Optus Flex Plus – Weekly | Prepaid | Optus | National Talk & TextUnlimited | Data5 GB | Price$10.00 | |
Lebara Mobile Small Prepaid Mobile Plan | Prepaid | Lebara Mobile | National Talk & TextUnlimited | Data35 GB | Price$10.00 | |
amaysim AS YOU GO Plan | Prepaid | amaysim | National Talk & Text$10 Included Value | Data- | Price$10.00 / 365 Days | |
felix 25GB SIM-only Mobile Plan | Prepaid | felix | National Talk & TextUnlimited | Data25 GB | Price$10.00 | |
amaysim 7 Day SIM Only Prepaid Mobile Plan | Prepaid | amaysim | National Talk & TextUnlimited | Data10 GB | Price$10.00 / 7 Days |
