Hi,
I'm moving into a boarding house that has no internet, so need to get my own. Not sure how much data I need… But we're off to ask about plans, though don't want to get into contracts as I'm not sure how long I'll be at boarding house. Would it be best to go ask about it at Telsta/Optus, and then get a better idea of what I need, and compare plans online? That way I'd be comparing smaller providers too.
Also someone suggested buying mobile data, and hot spotting it from the phone? Would that end up costing a lot more? I think I'm after a portable modern, one that I bring around with me perhaps - depending on costs. Would buying internet + a phone plan (short contracts) be cheaper if I got it from the same provider?
What would you recommend?
Thanks :)
Hot spot from your primary phone is only recommended when you have an unlimited or high data mobile plan, but that doesn't really exist in Australia anymore. You can get a usb modem (good for one device), or a wifi portable modem (can connect up to 5 devices), or even a spare phone that does hotspots and select a prepaid mobile broadband plan such as voda 25GB $90 or Bendigo 20GB $80. Otherwise if your area is covered then vividwireless can be considered as well, it’s $79 a month with unlimited data and no contact.