Haven't Had a Phone Plan for 7+ Years. What Is Good Value?

Lcbalsill on 14/06/2019 - 21:57
Last edited 17/06/2019 - 14:44 by 1 other user

I have solely relied on a company phone for almost eight years now, but am looking to change job and I'll finally need my own.
Problem is that I have no idea of a gauge for what is a good deal and what isn't???
Although I wouldn't mind a new handset, I am able to use my partners old iPhone 5C - but will defs need a SIM/plan.

If I look in my iPhone Settings> Mobile> Mobile Data, I see 'Current Period' reads 179GB… But I'm not sure what 'period' that refers to, because it's also including 5.1GB roaming data OS, yet I was last OS over 5.5 weeks ago; so that's not right for monthly usage is it?
Also it lists 'System Services' at 70.9GB.

So is that accurate am I looking at a 100GB/Unlimited data plan? If so, where is the bar for good value?

Also, we currently have a Telstra Medium Broadband Bundle (home phone which is not connected and unlimited cable now getting 110Mbps which I really don't want to mess with, for $95/month), which is ages out of contract term but don't want a new contract period only to save only EG $10/month.

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Comments

  • altomic on 14/06/2019 - 22:03
    +5

    have a look at the ozbargain mobile plans deal page

  • Sage on 14/06/2019 - 23:13
    +2

    Too long, didn't read.
    Summarise your plan in 4 or 5 words pls.

    • triviums on 14/06/2019 - 23:32
      +2

      Not 4 - 5 words, but it is in dot point form.I hope I didn't miss anything/misunderstood something…

      Request:
      • Require recommendations for a Sim Only Plan/Phone plan

      Details:
      • Have access to iPhone 5C
      • Data usage in current period = 179GB (Period length unknown)

      Partial Data Usage Breakdown:
      • System Services = 70.9 GB
      • Overseas Data usage = 5.1GB

      Home internet Plan:
      • Telstra Medium Broadband Bundle
      (Possible to save $10/month if recontract, but don't want to)

  • unco on 14/06/2019 - 23:28
    +2

    Current period is since you manually reset or switched phones last.
    Scroll to the very bottom of that page to see the last reset date.

  • MagicMushroom on 14/06/2019 - 23:32

    179GB is 235 hours of 1080p youtube.

  • CyberMurning on 14/06/2019 - 23:53
    +5

    plan is not good and will never be good. ever and forever.

    plans = always end up paying more. probably "right now" you find something that looks cheap and comparable to the non-contract. key word "right now".
    but how about in the next 6 months? 1 year? you stuck with the plan for 2 years, but other people can jump to the better deal anytime.

    please. do not go into plans. plans are for people who cant afford a phone outright but want to use $1500 iphone.

    • wittyusername on 15/06/2019 - 09:01

      You know not all plans come with a phone right?

      • Quantumcat on 15/06/2019 - 09:31
        +1

        The point still stands that you don't want to be locked in for 1-2 years unless you're getting an amazing deal

  • AustriaBargain on 15/06/2019 - 01:41

    depending if you needed phone and a plan anyway, some of them can be pretty good deals compared to just buying a phone outright, depending on the offer.

  • crashloaded on 15/06/2019 - 06:15

    I recently got the $40 80gb optus plan.

  • Marcsie on 15/06/2019 - 09:49
    -3

    Don’t be lazy, do your own google search, and make the decision yourself, it’s not hard at all !

  • pao2x on 15/06/2019 - 11:05
    +1

    Know your usage first. Reset your data counters and measure

  • i37 on 15/06/2019 - 14:10

    Get a cheap $15 for 90 days on Kogan or Catch Connect sim and see what your usage is like.

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