So I'm in the market for a new mobile deal and found this (also mentioned within this deal posting: https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/127233#comment)
Main Features:
- Cost for 12 months: $19.66 per month ($230 annual fee) with the $10 of first month offer
- $500 credit/month ($2.34 call rate for 2min call)
- Unlimited SMS
- 1024MB (1GB) Data Usage, charged in 10 KB increments
- Telstra 3G network (see http://www.telechoice.com.au/coverage)
- Credit can be used for international calls
- 'Telechoice2Telechoice' can call own network for FREE
- Only require 12 month commitment
- Open to ALL CUSTOMERS, not exclusive to Kogan Mobile Customers (Anyone can sign up)
- Customers must opt for Direct Debit and receive bills via .pdf
The 'KM Global Liberty Leader 25' is also good value at $23.83 after $14 discount for first month sign up.
I think the major advantages with this is small contract fee of under $20, the locked in 12 month contract + the fact that Telechoice uses Telstra's 3G network.
How is being locked in for 12 months an advantage?
And this only uses a fraction of Telstra's 3G network. Most of the regional/rural coverage is missing.
Also bear in mind that this is post-paid - you are liable for excess usage.