Best value/Highest data cap mobile Internet

Tech5 on 27/06/2016 - 15:57

Hey Guys,

Moving into an area which apparently does not have any sort of proper internet access, even if it is in a urban area. NBN not available, cable not available, projected ADSL2+ speed less than 1mb/s, optus $70 for 50gb not available.

So I'm in a bit of a pickle. My last option is mobile internet, even though it is very expensive.

Are there any good plans out there? I need the highest data cap available, hopefully at something that doesn't cost me my first born son. I'm needing caps of something probably greater than 15-20gb/month.

Someone please save me.

Cheers

Internet

Comments

  • bonezAU on 27/06/2016 - 16:06
    +1

    Have a look at Vodafone, they have some fairly generous plans.
    Also has anyone been able to confirm if the Optus' $70 for 50GB will technically work in locations it says it won't, providing you use someone else's address when signing up who does live in a compatible area?

    • Tech5 on 27/06/2016 - 16:43

      Hmm reading around, I did hear about this. Would be good if that was the case.

  • nrg2010 on 27/06/2016 - 16:16
    +1

    Hi, I am a Vodafone & Telstra sim buyer and my best bet is getting specials and then keep getting new accounts. The last Woolworths (Telstra) deal was $0.16/GB. However, that was best case and probably the best this year.

    Look out for the $30 Telstra sim pack for $5, only around 3GB these days, but lots of Play credit. I have around 9-10 dead Telstra sims so they have never rejected an activation. Same with Woolies. I also have a 12 month Vodafone sim bought through HN (double data), this keeps me going inbetween bargains.

    See below is a cut and paste from my XL sheet. I will jump in around $3/GB (if there is nothing cheaper).

    Good luck and welcome to Malcolm Turnbull's wonderful NBN (not)

    Notes/GB/Cost/ GBper$/ Link
    1 month 12 $60.00 $5.00
    http://www.vodafone.com.au/mobile-broadband/plans/state/sim-…
    1 month 25 $90.00 $3.60
    http://www.vodafone.com.au/mobile-broadband/plans/state/sim-…
    1 month 50 $140.00 $2.80
    http://www.vodafone.com.au/mobile-broadband/plans/state/sim-…
    special 10 $25.00 $2.50
    http://www.lycamobile.com.au/en/bundle
    24mnths 15 $105.00 $7.00
    https://www.telstra.com.au/broadband/mobile-broadband/plans?…
    27.5 $50.00 $1.82 https://www.telstra.com.au/mobile-phones/prepaid-mobiles/off…
    8 $125.00 $15.63 http://www.vodafone.com.au/mobile-broadband/recharge

    • Tech5 on 27/06/2016 - 16:22

      Thanks thats really helpful.

      Am looking at the $90 for 25gb atm. I noticed however that optus has the exact same plan. Does anyone know the difference in reliability?

  • MrMcHairyHead on 27/06/2016 - 16:39

    I can't recommend any plans, but when you do get one, you're going to want to squeeze every megabyte. So I definitely recommend installing an ad blocker to save data. Also consider using a data saver mode when possible - such as the Opera Turbo mode, or the official Chrome data saver extension - although they mostly don't work for secure sites.

    Do this for all your devices.

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