Mobile plans and deals are constantly changing in price and inclusions so, if you keep an eye out, you might find a really great deal.
If there's one thing we know at WhistleOut, after spending our days exploring the latest plans, is that you need to be ready to switch if you spot a good deal. To test this theory and show how fast the market is changing, we will see if there is a plan to suit our needs more than our current plans.
To start off, we helped our colleague Sally find a new SIM only plan.
To find the best plan for Sally we looked at 4 things:
What is her current plan and what would she change about it?
What she considers the most important aspects of a plan?
What inclusions would she like in the plan?
Is she expecting her usage to change in the near future?
About a month after signing up with a Yomojo 6GB unlimited call plan for $29.90 p/mth, Sally received and email notifying her that the price for her plan was changing to $34.95 p/mth. That's still a pretty good price, but can we find better?
The most important points for Sally:
Competitive price
Unlimited calls and texts
She is currently using around 3GB data a month, but is expecting her usage to increase within the next few months.
Looking for a no contract plan. She wants the iphone 8 when it’s available and is unsure if she will buy it outright or on a contract, so she doesn’t want to be locked in a contract when the time comes.
The fun bit
Once we knew what Sally was after, we went hunting for a couple of plan options that should meet her needs. In the end we settled on these two plans for comparison:
SpinTel Large Mobile Plan 4G
Unlimited XL Vaya plan 6 months prepaid (*End of Financial Year promotion)
Description | Current Plan | Option 1 | Option 2 |
Provider | Vaya | ||
Network: | Optus 4G | Optus 4G | Optus 4G |
Price: | Plan price is being raised to $34.95 p/mth | $23.95 p/mth Upfront cost: $10 sim activation fee | 6 months upfront payment: $139 $23.17 p/mth |
Call and text inclusions | Unlimited calls, SMS and MMS | Unlimited calls, SMS and MMS | Unlimited calls, SMS and MMS |
Data | 6GB | 5GB | 10GB |
Contract Length | No contract | No Contract | 6 months paid in advance |
International calls | +$30: 30 countries | $50 international call credit included | +$2: 100 countries |
SAVINGS | Current plan: ($29.90 p/mth) | $5.95 p/mth Over 6 months: $25.70 | $6.73 p/mth Over 6 months: $70.70 |
Sally ended up going with the Vaya plan and buying 6 months upfront during the End Of Financial Year promotion (which has finished now unfortunately).
She has the same network coverage, gets nearly double the data she had before for a cheaper monthly price.
Tips and tricks:
To avoid excess usage charges, stop direct debit by contacting current provider. If this option is not available, change to a higher value plan if possible.
Remember delivery time can vary. If you would like the SIM sooner, you might be able to choose express postage or buy the new SIM card in a store.
SIM activation could take up to 36 hours, though it is typically much faster You can still use your current plan until your phone number is transferred to your new provider.
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Similar offers
Though the Vaya promotion has now expired, there is always a deal on SIM Only phone plans. If you think you need a plan like Sally (with unlimited calls/SMS and 3GB+ data) here are a few great suggestions:
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#1
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Pivotel
25GB Mobile Swift Plan
$11.45/mth
Min. cost $11.45
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#2
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SpinTel
Editor's Pick
$23 Mobile Plan
$12.00/mth
Min. cost $12
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#3
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Swoop
30GB SIM Only 5G
$14.00/mth
Min. cost $14
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#4
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Dodo
Small Mobile Plan
$25.00/mth
Min. cost $25
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#5
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Tangerine Telecom
30GB 5G Mobile SIM
$30.00/mth
Min. cost $15
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