Questions Regarding Telstra Prepaid Freedom Plus Plan

GrandpaJack on 12/01/2016 - 10:44
Last edited 12/01/2016 - 11:30 by 1 other user

I'm currently with TPG and want to switch to Telstra prepaid. I was looking at the Telstra Prepaid Freedom Plus plan and seems to be suitable for me as I use about 1gig data per month. I've read the wiki about Telstra prepaid ( https://www.ozbargain.com.au/wiki/telstra_pre-paid_starter_pack_guide?s[]=telstra ), especially the section on "FREEDOM+ Scheme for lots of calls & plenty of spare Credit" about 10 times already but I'm still confused about how to get the most out of this plan. If I sign up for Prepaid Freedom Plus do I have to port in and out my number every 28 days to avoid the expiry of my account? What are the options I can look at if I need to use about 1 G data per month?

Thanks in advance

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  [Deactivated] on 12/01/2016 - 10:49

  You only need to port in and out if you want to use the discounted starter packs. If you recharge it's $30 per 28 days.

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    dazweeja on 12/01/2016 - 11:11

    Or $30 monthly (up to 31 days) if you use the Scheduled Monthly Recharge option.

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    GrandpaJack on 12/01/2016 - 11:26

    Thanks guys. I guess I'll be stocking up Optus and Telstra discounted starter packs then (for porting my numbers in and out before the expiry).

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      [Deactivated] on 12/01/2016 - 11:39

      I also have a separate long life with telstra. This stores all the $30 credits for 6 months (creditme2u), and means you only have to setup google billing once. Also means you have Google credit on non telstra months.

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        GrandpaJack on 12/01/2016 - 13:12

        If I run out of data but still have plenty of calls credit before the 28 expiry, could I just pay $10 for a 1gb data according to https://www.telstra.com.au/mobile-phones/prepaid-mobiles/plu… and have my prepaid account's expiry extended for another 28 days?

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        [Deactivated] on 12/01/2016 - 13:32

        @GrandpaJack:

        Better off just porting to other provider earlier? You should be able to get a collection if $30 starter kits for $5 each.

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  GrandpaJack on 12/01/2016 - 13:35

  Yes I'm a newbie to this prepaid thing so I guess that's another option. There are no $5 deals on atm so I'll have to wait. Thanks a lot Gofast!