Just got a smartwatch and found out you need to do number sharing for the LTE ones, which not all providers offer.
Belong apparently don't offer it, but then again I got some numpty overseas.
Who offers the best value for money 5G plan that allows for number sharing (even as a $5 extra)?
Ideally I'd go the Telstra network, but not necessary if Vodafone or Optus network plans offer it.
Cheers
Networks do not offer this to the MVNOs, or on prepaid, so $$$. It's not the $5/m but the $50 base rate that is the worry.
I decided number sharing was not really worth the cost of a Telstra postpaid plan, so just got a separate eSIM for my Samsung watch. Apple does not allow it though. Typical Apple restrictions :-(
Yep exactly, the true cost of number sharing is more like minimum $30~+ a month if you compare plans to similar ones through MVNOs such as Boost, you'd have to really use your watch independently of your phone a lot to make it worthwhile IMO.
Also,
Out of interest, which eSim plan did you go for your watch? I've just got the watch ultra, (coming from the 5 Pro)… so I'd be half interested if there was a cheap option.
Im with optus, not the best coverage everywhere but has been fine with me since I use optus sports and number share with their $49 plan at half price. $36.50 all up. It is handy going for a jog every day or 2 and not lugging the phone incase you are waiting for a call.
How'd you get the half price deal?
@Binchicken22: This deal - https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/794348
Ending next month by the looks of it :(
I'm using Lebara now, though they send a lot of SMS spam.
Vodafone long expiry was good, though I think more hassle to set up.
Ended up going with Vodafone.
$39/m + $5/m
Not totally unreasonable.
Not if you frequently leave your phone at home and rely on the watch. But still $350/year more than what I pay for a Telstra MVNO on phone, and separate eSIM on watch.
Can you do separate esim on apple watch? I think its only on Wear OS right?
Family mode is the only option. Is that still possible in Australia? It is very limited.
https://www.apple.com/watch/cellular/
Pretty clear cut, if you want Telstra network then it has to be Telstra.