Pennytel now sells phones, starting with the Nokia 4.2 and Nokia 3.2

Alex Choros - Managing Editor + Group Telco Editor

Last updated 23 July 2019

Telstra-powered provider Pennytel is now selling smartphones, branching out from its previous SIM-only offerings with the newly launched Nokia 4.2 and Nokia 3.2 smartphones. But rather than selling the phones on a plan, Pennytel will make both available outright, albeit at a discount in exchange for signing up to one of their plans.

The Nokia 4.2 retails for $299, while the Nokia 3.2 goes for $249. However, Pennytel will cut 25% off the price of both devices if you buy one before August 18, bringing them down to $224.25 and $186.75 respectively. Both phones also include a bonus clear protective case.

You will need to sign up to a new Pennytel plan when you buy either device, but neither appears to be locked to the telco. Existing customers can call Pennytel if they want to grab either phone.

The pair of phones are some of the cheaper devices in the Nokia family, but also include features like facial recognition, a dedicated Google Assistant button, and a power button notification light.

Key specifications for the Nokia 4.2 include a 5.71-inch 720p+ display, a Snapdragon 439 processor, 3GB of RAM, 32GB of storage, a 12MP + 2MP rear-facing camera, and a 3,000mAh battery.

Key specifications for the Nokia 3.2 include a 6.2-inch 720p+ display, a Snapdragon 429 processor, 2GB of RAM, 16GB of expandable storage, a 13MP rear-facing camera, and a 4,000mAh battery said to last up to two days.

Both run Android One based on Pie.

In addition, Pennytel is currently offering new customers 25% off plan fees for their first three months. For example, this brings the telco's 10GB plan for $28.99 down to $21.74 for the first three months. Here is Pennytel's complete plan range:

#1	amaysim	amaysim 7-day UNLIMITED 10GB Plan 10GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps Optus 5G in selected areas with 5G devices ex. NT $10.00 Per 7 Day Renewal Link not supplied	$10.00 Per 7 Day Renewal	Link not supplied
#2	Pivotel	Pivotel 25GB Mobile Swift Plan 25GB data On the Vodafone 4G Mobile Network Deal: Incl. 50% off - $11.45/mth for first 6 months, then $22.90/mth ongoing. Offer ends 31.10.2026. T&Cs apply. $11.45/mth Min. cost $11.45 Go to Site	$11.45/mth Min. cost $11.45	Go to Site
#3	SpinTel Editor's Pick	SpinTel Editor's Pick $23 Mobile Plan 25GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps Optus 5G in selected areas with 5G devices ex. NT WhistleOut Special: Enjoy $11 off for the first 6 months for new customers - $12/mth for first 6 months, then $23/mth $12.00/mth Min. cost $12 Go to Site	$12.00/mth Min. cost $12	Go to Site
#4	OnePass mobile	OnePass mobile 28 Day Plan - 22GB 22GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps Optus 5G in selected areas with 5G devices ex. NT Deal: Save $12.50 - Get 22GB for only $12.50 for the first 6 recharges! Recharges $25/22GB. New customers only. T&Cs apply $12.50 Per 28 Day Renewal Link not supplied	$12.50 Per 28 Day Renewal	Link not supplied
#5	Vodafone	Vodafone $13 Prepaid Plus Recharge 5GB data Vodafone 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices Deal: Get 1GB extra data on every Automatic Recharge when you opt-in to Automatic Recharge $13.00 Per 7 Day Renewal Link not supplied	$13.00 Per 7 Day Renewal	Link not supplied
#6	Moose Mobile	Moose Mobile Moose 23 SIM Only 30GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps On the Vodafone 4G Mobile Network Deal: Get 30GB for $14 – Includes $9 off for first 6 months, then reverts to $23. Offer ends 30.06.27 $14.00/mth Min. cost $14 Link not supplied	$14.00/mth Min. cost $14	Link not supplied
#7	Swoop	Swoop 30GB SIM Only 5G 30GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps Vodafone 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices Deal: Includes $11 off for first 6 months - $14/mth for first 6 months then $25/mth after that. Offer ends 30.06.27 $14.00/mth Min. cost $14 Go to Site	$14.00/mth Min. cost $14	Go to Site
#8	Boost Mobile	Boost Mobile $14 Prepaid 6GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps Telstra 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices $14.00 Per 7 Day Renewal Go to Site	$14.00 Per 7 Day Renewal	Go to Site
#9	Lyca Mobile Editor's Pick	Lyca Mobile Editor's Pick Unlimited Plan S 50GB data at download speeds up to 100Mbps Vodafone 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices Deal: $15 for first 6 renewals when you activate this plan. Offer ends 31.12.26. T&Cs apply $15.00 Per 28 Day Renewal Link not supplied	$15.00 Per 28 Day Renewal	Link not supplied
#10	iiNet	iiNet 30GB Small Plan 30GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps Vodafone 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices Deal: 50% off - $15/mth for first 6 months, then $30/mth ongoing. Available until withdrawn. T&Cs apply. $15.00 Per 1 Month Renewal Link not supplied	$15.00 Per 1 Month Renewal	Link not supplied

These plans are all contract-free. To get the discount, you'll need to sign up before August 18.

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Alex Choros is the Managing Editor of WhistleOut Australia and an award-winning journalist. He's been writing about consumer technology for over a decade and is an expert on the Australian telco sector, to the point where he knows far too many phone and internet plans by heart. In addition to leading the WhistleOut editorial team, Alex is responsible for ruining the office Sonos with his troubled taste in music.

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