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SpinTel vs. Telstra SIM Only Plans

News July 16th, 2019 2 MIN READ


By Ned McRae


Have more cash to splash when you choose SpinTel over Telstra for your SIM Only plan.

We like to be clear and straightforward. So our SIM Only deals get straight to the point: more data, no contracts, and fast number transfers.

Are our SIM Only deals for you?

Our SIM Only plans are designed for savvy folks who are looking for some very specific things:

  • You want to spend less without being locked into a contract
  • You want your data spend capped, with the ability to extend it
  • You want to switch ASAP but still keep your number

If you’re looking for any of these things then read on to see how our SIM Only plans stack up against Telstra.

Comparing apples to apples

Phone companies are notorious for making comparisons difficult, but we don’t have anything to hide ?

So to make a realistic and easy-to-understand comparison, we’ve compared our most popular plan (not the cheapest!) with Telstra’s cheapest plan. Take a look:

(Updated May 2020)

 

SpinTel

Telstra

Monthly price

$15.95

$50.00

Minimum cost

$15.95

$50.00

Data

5Gb

30Gb

Calls

Unlimited

Unlimited

Texts

Unlimited

Unlimited

12 months cost

$191.40

$600.00

Savings with SpinTel

 

$408.60

How our plan features stack up

The cheapest Telstra option ($49/month with a 12-month contract) is more expensive than our highest-tier plan.

(Updated May 2019)

 

SpinTel (Lowest tier)

SpinTel (Highest tier)

Telstra (Lowest tier)

Cheapest starting price

$9.95

$26.95

$50.00

Termination fee

$0.00

$0.00

$0.00

Transfer time

Same day

Same day

Up to 3 days

Usage alerts

Yes

Yes

Yes

Data capping

Automatic

Automatic

Opt-in

Included data

2Gb

15Gb

3Gb

Additional data

$12 per Gb

$12 per Gb

$10 per Gb

National calls

Unlimited

Unlimited

Unlimited

National texts

Unlimited

Unlimited

Unlimited

Bonus

$400 international call credit

 

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We’re proud to have been recognised with numerous awards over the years for our innovative products and customer service. We’ll guide you through configuring and setting up your mobile service — over the phone or online. You’ll find detailed guides on our support site and helpful staff if you prefer calling in.


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