Now is the Best Time to Switch to Telstra

Telstra today kick off a big Christmas promo with massive bonus data inclusions, but there is a few caveats to keep in mind.

The promo plans are for BYO phone customers and include 7GB of data for $40 per moth, and 9GB for $50, plus generous calling and messaging. Both prices are a $10 discount off the standard monthly rate for these plans, and the plans include 4.5GB and 2GB bonus data respectively.

You read that right, a bonus 4.5GB of data on the Telstra 4G network. The promo runs from now until Christmas Day (25 December 2015).

There is a catch, or two. You must be a new customer to be eligible for the discounted plans, you must be switching to Telstra from a different provider, you have to buy the plan online and you’ll need to bring your own phone. Plus, you need to sign up for 12-months.

If a long term contract isn’t your preference, there are other month-to-month Telstra SIM plans, but you will pay more and receive less data each month.

Even with the various restrictions, this is a pretty special offer from Telstra. Few providers have ever offered 4.5GB of bonus data, especially not Australia’s most popular telco. When you consider the price and included value, this is a plan to rival all of Telstra’s competitors, big and small, even if it is for a limited time only.

Joseph Hanlon

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Joe Hanlon has been immersed in mobile phones, plans and the internet for over a decade, having written for publications like CNET, Techradar, Gizmodo and Lifehacker. He steers the editorial ship and makes sure that we are always serving up the most useful guides and recommendations. If you ever bump into Joe on the street, don't be afraid to ask for a phone recommendation. It's embarrassing how much he enjoys talking about this stuff. He also loves listening to podcasts, so feel free to email Joe with recommendations.

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