Re: [WAMUG] Mobile Plans Advice Please: Telstra, JBHIFI Telstra etc

[Stephen Chape via WAMUG]

   Agreed Daniel.

   I got an email about 2 months ago from Telstra offering me a
   “concession” discount of $15 per phone per month.

   I was on $45 for my phone and $45 for my wife’s phone (so $90 per
   month)

   So this would take it down to $30 each.

   Because I had trouble applying online I phoned them.

   Each time i typed in my Pension Number it came to a halt.

   They told me that “concession” only applied to customers on a Disabled
   Pension.

   I pointed out that their email simply stated “concession”.

   I am on an Aged Pension concession card.

   I told them that I would be reporting this to the ACCC.

   So they offered me the $15 discount for 12 months and they changed the
   wording in their promotion.

   So when the 12 months is up I may be looking for an alternative.

   On 10 Sep 2022, at 4:19 pm, Daniel Kerr via WAMUG
   <[1]wa...@lists.wamug.org.au> wrote:

   Hi Stephen
   Yes when they come up, it’s sometimes worth looking at the “other
   providers” that also use the Telstra network.
   There are actually some good options out there. (We even looked at one
   that was sold through Woolworthes on the Telstra network. They let you
   choose a 10% discount off one shop per month. So we worked out for my
   son’s mobile that we could pretty much get his plan “paid for free” by
   having a large shop one week a month. The discount we saved from the
   shopping more than paid for his monthly mobile account. :)
   There are certainly a lot of them around now.
   Telstra still have good coverage - but they seem to be back to their
   old ways of increasing the plans constantly. It used to be $45 per
   month for our plan - then it went to $55 per month. And now it’s just
   gone up again to $58 per month.
   I keep meaning to look at moving it, as to be honest for what they
   offer compared to the other companies - there’s definitely better value
   out there. And yet still uses the Telstra network which is one of the
   better coverage networks out there. (In my opinion). Their support has
   gotten a bit better too (since they moved it back from overseas),..so
   that’s a bit of a plus as well.
   But for two mobiles (which we use a lot), plus my son’s,..it all adds
   up.
   So definitely worth considering some of the others I think. Well,..in
   my opinion anyway,..hehe.
   A few google searches for things like “Best Mobile provider on Telstra
   network” generally gives some good results - for things like the links
   I had before or
   [2]https://www.reviews.org/au/mobile/best-mobile-providers-on-the-telst
   ra-network/
   Kind regards
   Daniel
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 On 10 Sep 2022, at 4:06 pm, Stephen Chape via WAMUG
 <[5]wa...@lists.wamug.org.au> wrote:
  Although Rod.
  Having now taken a look at Boost Mobile.
  The prepaid plans they offer (using the Telstra network) will make
 me
  think when mine comes up for renewal.
  I use about 0.5 MG of data per month, and my wife about the same.
  We are on a special Telstra pensioner plan which has about 10
 months to
  go.
  Both iPhones are on one account for $30.00 per phone per month (so
  $60.00 per month).
  Pretty hard to beat at the moment.
  On 10 Sep 2022, at 3:48 pm, Rod Blitvich <[1][6]rb...@iinet.net.au>
 wrote:
Thank you Daniel, Tim and Stephen!
  cheers
  Blitto
  
  Rod Blitvich  - Amy & Sam’s Dad
  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
[2][7]rb...@iinet.net.au
  On 10 Sep 2022, at 1:41 pm, Stephen Chape via WAMUG
  <[3][8]wa...@lists.wamug.org.au> wrote:
Hi Rod.
I can’t see any advantage in changing your plan.
Just stay with the current $55.00 month plan in my opinion.
Especially as you don’t need the extra GB.
If your are buying the new phone outright, just switch the SIM
 over.
If you are getting the new phone with a plan, ask Telstra if they
  will
keep you on your current plan.
On 10 Sep 2022, at 11:38 am, Tim Law via WAMUG
<[1][4][9]wa...@lists.wamug.org.au> wrote:
Rod I moved to Boost which uses the full Telstra network. Not
 sure
about 5G
$20 a month for 10gb I think.
Tim Law
  On 10 Sep 2022, at 9:56 am, Daniel Kerr via WAMUG
  <[2][5][10]wa...@lists.wamug.org.au> wrote:
  Hi Rod
  You may find some of the other

Re: [WAMUG] Mobile Plans Advice Please: Telstra, JBHIFI Telstra etc

[Daniel Kerr via WAMUG]

Hi Stephen

Yes when they come up, it’s sometimes worth looking at the “other providers” 
that also use the Telstra network.
There are actually some good options out there. (We even looked at one that was 
sold through Woolworthes on the Telstra network. They let you choose a 10% 
discount off one shop per month. So we worked out for my son’s mobile that we 
could pretty much get his plan “paid for free” by having a large shop one week 
a month. The discount we saved from the shopping more than paid for his monthly 
mobile account. :)
There are certainly a lot of them around now.

Telstra still have good coverage - but they seem to be back to their old ways 
of increasing the plans constantly. It used to be $45 per month for our plan - 
then it went to $55 per month. And now it’s just gone up again to $58 per month.
I keep meaning to look at moving it, as to be honest for what they offer 
compared to the other companies - there’s definitely better value out there. 
And yet still uses the Telstra network which is one of the better coverage 
networks out there. (In my opinion). Their support has gotten a bit better too 
(since they moved it back from overseas),..so that’s a bit of a plus as well.
But for two mobiles (which we use a lot), plus my son’s,..it all adds up.

So definitely worth considering some of the others I think. Well,..in my 
opinion anyway,..hehe.

A few google searches for things like “Best Mobile provider on Telstra network” 
generally gives some good results - for things like the links I had before or 
https://www.reviews.org/au/mobile/best-mobile-providers-on-the-telstra-network/

Kind regards
Daniel

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> On 10 Sep 2022, at 4:06 pm, Stephen Chape via WAMUG 
>  wrote:
> 
>   Although Rod.
> 
>   Having now taken a look at Boost Mobile.
> 
>   The prepaid plans they offer (using the Telstra network) will make me
>   think when mine comes up for renewal.
> 
>   I use about 0.5 MG of data per month, and my wife about the same.
> 
>   We are on a special Telstra pensioner plan which has about 10 months to
>   go.
> 
>   Both iPhones are on one account for $30.00 per phone per month (so
>   $60.00 per month).
> 
>   Pretty hard to beat at the moment.
> 
>   On 10 Sep 2022, at 3:48 pm, Rod Blitvich <[1]rb...@iinet.net.au> wrote:
> 
> Thank you Daniel, Tim and Stephen!
> 
>   cheers
> 
>   Blitto
>   
>   Rod Blitvich  - Amy & Sam’s Dad
>   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
> [2]rb...@iinet.net.au
> 
>   On 10 Sep 2022, at 1:41 pm, Stephen Chape via WAMUG
>   <[3]wa...@lists.wamug.org.au> wrote:
> 
> Hi Rod.
> I can’t see any advantage in changing your plan.
> Just stay with the current $55.00 month plan in my opinion.
> Especially as you don’t need the extra GB.
> If your are buying the new phone outright, just switch the SIM over.
> If you are getting the new phone with a plan, ask Telstra if they
>   will
> keep you on your current plan.
> On 10 Sep 2022, at 11:38 am, Tim Law via WAMUG
> <[1][4]wa...@lists.wamug.org.au> wrote:
> Rod I moved to Boost which uses the full Telstra network. Not sure
> about 5G
> $20 a month for 10gb I think.
> Tim Law
>   On 10 Sep 2022, at 9:56 am, Daniel Kerr via WAMUG
>   <[2][5]wa...@lists.wamug.org.au> wrote:
>   Hi Rod
>   You may find some of the others that use the Telstra network -
>   still
>   give good coverage but at a cheaper price -
>   This link has some good info as well -
>   [3][6]https://www.finder.com.au/best-mvno-plans-on-the-telstra-netw
>   ork
>   There were a few on this link around the $30-$40 plan still on
>   Telstra with 5G
>   [7]https://www.whistleout.com.au/MobilePhones/Guides/Cheap-Telstra-
>   netw
>   ork-MVNO-plans
>   (Eg Made had soul ate 5G, 60GB data for $40 pm.)
>   I’ve had a few clients use other carries but still on the Telstra
>   network and been happy with them.
>   Hope that helps.
>   Kind regards
>   Daniel
>    Sent from my iPhone 12 Pro 
>   ---
>   Daniel Kerr
>   MacWizardry
>   p : 0414 795 960
>   e : 
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Re: [WAMUG] Mobile Plans Advice Please: Telstra, JBHIFI Telstra etc

[Stephen Chape via WAMUG]

   Although Rod.

   Having now taken a look at Boost Mobile.

   The prepaid plans they offer (using the Telstra network) will make me
   think when mine comes up for renewal.

   I use about 0.5 MG of data per month, and my wife about the same.

   We are on a special Telstra pensioner plan which has about 10 months to
   go.

   Both iPhones are on one account for $30.00 per phone per month (so
   $60.00 per month).

   Pretty hard to beat at the moment.

   On 10 Sep 2022, at 3:48 pm, Rod Blitvich <[1]rb...@iinet.net.au> wrote:

 Thank you Daniel, Tim and Stephen!

   cheers

   Blitto
   
   Rod Blitvich  - Amy & Sam’s Dad
   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 [2]rb...@iinet.net.au

   On 10 Sep 2022, at 1:41 pm, Stephen Chape via WAMUG
   <[3]wa...@lists.wamug.org.au> wrote:

 Hi Rod.
 I can’t see any advantage in changing your plan.
 Just stay with the current $55.00 month plan in my opinion.
 Especially as you don’t need the extra GB.
 If your are buying the new phone outright, just switch the SIM over.
 If you are getting the new phone with a plan, ask Telstra if they
   will
 keep you on your current plan.
 On 10 Sep 2022, at 11:38 am, Tim Law via WAMUG
 <[1][4]wa...@lists.wamug.org.au> wrote:
 Rod I moved to Boost which uses the full Telstra network. Not sure
 about 5G
 $20 a month for 10gb I think.
 Tim Law
   On 10 Sep 2022, at 9:56 am, Daniel Kerr via WAMUG
   <[2][5]wa...@lists.wamug.org.au> wrote:
   Hi Rod
   You may find some of the others that use the Telstra network -
   still
   give good coverage but at a cheaper price -
   This link has some good info as well -
   [3][6]https://www.finder.com.au/best-mvno-plans-on-the-telstra-netw
   ork
   There were a few on this link around the $30-$40 plan still on
   Telstra with 5G
   [7]https://www.whistleout.com.au/MobilePhones/Guides/Cheap-Telstra-
   netw
   ork-MVNO-plans
   (Eg Made had soul ate 5G, 60GB data for $40 pm.)
   I’ve had a few clients use other carries but still on the Telstra
   network and been happy with them.
   Hope that helps.
   Kind regards
   Daniel
    Sent from my iPhone 12 Pro 
   ---
   Daniel Kerr
   MacWizardry
   p : 0414 795 960
   e : 
   w : <[9]http://www.macwizardry.com.au>
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   On 10 Sep 2022, at 9:32 am, Rod Blitvich via WAMUG
   <[10]wa...@lists.wamug.org.au> wrote:
   Hi Folks
   I have a Telstra Moblie Plan Small with my iPhone X
   If I decide it’s time to upgrade to the iPhone 14 AND I want to
   stay
   with Telstra (for remote area coverage) - do you have any advice
   please?
   My current Telstra plan gives me 40 GB. I rarely use 10 GB.
   Should I stay on my current Telstra Moblie Plan Small  @ $55 per
   month?
   Or Shift to a new Telstra Upfront Mobile Plan Basic @ $58 with 40
   GB
   and capped speed 250Mbps  4G and 5G?
   Or JB HiFi Telstra plan 60 GB @ $49, 3G, 4G/4GX BUT not 5G?
   OR - do you recommend any other plan with Telstra as the carrier?
   [1][11]https://www.whistleout.com.au/ doesn’t seem to list anything
   with
   Telstra carrier AND 5G under $68
   Many thanks for your advice
   Blitto
   [[12]cid:3320202049_5684508]
   Rod Blitvich  - Amy & Sam’s Dad
   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 [2][13]rb...@iinet.net.au
   References
   1. [14]https://www.whistleout.com.au/
   2. [15]x-msg://329/rb...@iinet.net.au
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Re: [WAMUG] Mobile Plans Advice Please: Telstra, JBHIFI Telstra etc

[Rod Blitvich via WAMUG]

Thank you Daniel, Tim and Stephen!
cheers
Blitto




Rod Blitvich  - Amy & Sam’s Dad
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
  rb...@iinet.net.au  



> On 10 Sep 2022, at 1:41 pm, Stephen Chape via WAMUG 
>  wrote:
> 
>   Hi Rod.
> 
>   I can’t see any advantage in changing your plan.
> 
>   Just stay with the current $55.00 month plan in my opinion.
> 
>   Especially as you don’t need the extra GB.
> 
>   If your are buying the new phone outright, just switch the SIM over.
> 
>   If you are getting the new phone with a plan, ask Telstra if they will
>   keep you on your current plan.
> 
>   On 10 Sep 2022, at 11:38 am, Tim Law via WAMUG
>   <[1]wa...@lists.wamug.org.au > wrote:
> 
>   Rod I moved to Boost which uses the full Telstra network. Not sure
>   about 5G
>   $20 a month for 10gb I think.
>   Tim Law
> 
> On 10 Sep 2022, at 9:56 am, Daniel Kerr via WAMUG
> <[2]wa...@lists.wamug.org.au > wrote:
> Hi Rod
> You may find some of the others that use the Telstra network - still
> give good coverage but at a cheaper price -
> This link has some good info as well -
> [3]https://www.finder.com.au/best-mvno-plans-on-the-telstra-network 
> 
> There were a few on this link around the $30-$40 plan still on
> Telstra with 5G
> https://www.whistleout.com.au/MobilePhones/Guides/Cheap-Telstra-netw 
> 
> ork-MVNO-plans
> (Eg Made had soul ate 5G, 60GB data for $40 pm.)
> I’ve had a few clients use other carries but still on the Telstra
> network and been happy with them.
> Hope that helps.
> Kind regards
> Daniel
>  Sent from my iPhone 12 Pro 
> ---
> Daniel Kerr
> MacWizardry
> p : 0414 795 960
> e : 
> w : 
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> NOTE: Any information provided in this email may be my personal
> opinion and as such should be taken accordingly, and may not be the
> views of MacWizardry. Any information provided does not offer or
> warrant any form of warranty or accept liability. It would be
> appreciated that if any information in this email is to be
> disseminated, distributed or copied, that permission by the author
> be requested.
> 
> On 10 Sep 2022, at 9:32 am, Rod Blitvich via WAMUG
>  wrote:
> Hi Folks
> I have a Telstra Moblie Plan Small with my iPhone X
> If I decide it’s time to upgrade to the iPhone 14 AND I want to stay
> with Telstra (for remote area coverage) - do you have any advice
> please?
> My current Telstra plan gives me 40 GB. I rarely use 10 GB.
> Should I stay on my current Telstra Moblie Plan Small  @ $55 per
> month?
> Or Shift to a new Telstra Upfront Mobile Plan Basic @ $58 with 40 GB
> and capped speed 250Mbps  4G and 5G?
> Or JB HiFi Telstra plan 60 GB @ $49, 3G, 4G/4GX BUT not 5G?
> OR - do you recommend any other plan with Telstra as the carrier?
> [1]https://www.whistleout.com.au/ doesn’t seem to list anything with
> Telstra carrier AND 5G under $68
> Many thanks for your advice
> Blitto
> [cid:3320202049_5684508]
> Rod Blitvich  - Amy & Sam’s Dad
> . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
>   [2]rb...@iinet.net.au
> References
> 1. https://www.whistleout.com.au/
> 2. x-msg://329/rb...@iinet.net.au
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>