Mobile phone plans are, for most of us, one of those unavoidable monthly costs that we don’t really spend much time thinking about – but the cost adds up, particularly if you’re on a plan from one of the big three telcos (Telstra, Optus and Vodafone).
If you’re prepared to think outside the big three, however, you’ll find that there are ways you can save on your phone plan – significantly. And believe it or not, there are quality mobile plans on the market for less than $10 a month!
If you’re OK with signing up to a 365-day SIM-only plan and paying upfront, you can nab one that costs just $120 in total (equivalent to paying $10 per month) and includes a decent amount of data.
There are some pros and cons that come with these sorts of plans though. Here’s a breakdown of what you get and what you need to accept when considering one of the plans we have detailed below:
Pros:
- Only pay once and forget about phone bills for a whole year
- Get a bulk amount of data that you can use however you’d like
- Usually cheaper than equivalent per-month plans
- No lock-in contract, however if you change your mind after signing up, you won’t get your money back
Cons:
- Upfront cost can be substantial
- Need to be mindful of data use over the longer 12-month period – use it all and you’ll have to recharge early
- Deals don’t usually carry over, so you’ll often pay more for your second recharge – unless you find an alternate deal, of course
Our top pick for a 365 day plan under $10 per month
Other cheap 365-day SIM plans
If the above isn’t quite right for your needs, there are two other low-cost 365-day plans that are also worth considering.
