Going through Telstra, everything is so expensive.
Why stick with Telstra? They have the best coverage for outer suburbs, up in the hills around Melbourne.
Minimum data plan is 50GB, I have never used more than 25GB a month.
Cost of plan plus phone is $74/month for the first 12 months (absolute minimum available) - $888, then $87/month for the next 2 years - $2088. A total commitment of $2978 over 3 years for a phone and access to the Web.
Why am I getting a smart phone? Mainly for google maps so I do not get lost going into the bush.
Telstra is the second most distrusted phone company in Australia, with Optus being the most distrusted.
The more I think about it, the more I am leaning to staying with what I have.
Though currently my 3 years spend will be $2772. Which no doubt will go up and up over time.
Sent you a PM about bushes, bit norty to put on here.
To me it sounds as if you’ve already had a smartphone and are looking for a different data plan.
I wondered what you need 25 gigs a month for? I also use my smartphone for navigating but have never used more than three gigs for it which are free of charge as is the telephone flat rate included.
I have not had a smart phone before.
One time I used 25GB.
This current rotation, halfway through the month I have used 3.5GB.
Don’t go to Telstra. Try Boost they use the full Telstra network at a fraction of the cost.
Personally I have the $300 a year option because I ring overseas a lot.
Buy an unlocked phone phone from someone like this.
https://www.mobileciti.com.au/
Avoid Telstra like the plague
BTW You will find that Optus coverage is nearly as good as Telstra in remote areas I have even been in places where Telstra had no signal but Optus did.