Cheap Backup Phone Plan

JuryWheel on 27/05/2023 - 15:00

Hi all

I want to have a spare phone ready that the kids can take if they are heading out to the park/play tennis etc. What's the cheapest long expiry Sim going at the moment? Need very minimal data/call/SMS allowance - don't care which provider it is. Any options at the moment?

Thanks

Mobile Phone Plan

Comments

  • Stopback on 27/05/2023 - 15:10
    +1

    Get a walkie talkie

  • Leanne59 on 27/05/2023 - 15:15
    +4

    Aldi Mobile for 365 days

  • shxhshzhz on 27/05/2023 - 15:22
    +9

    https://www.amaysim.com.au/plans/28-day-sim-plans/as-you-go/
    Currently, Amaysim PAYG is a better choice than ALDI because
    * the rates are cheaper, 12c/min vs 15c/min as of now
    * main advantage is that it is $10 starter pack for 365 days expiry whereas aldi has now changed it such that in 60 days, the $5 starter will expire, making you have to recharge min. $15 every 365 days as opposed to $10 every 365 days from amaysim. This will probably make a difference since they probably won't be calling you too frequently unless there's an emergency or something like that

    • WatchNerd on 27/05/2023 - 15:32

      Nice, didn't realise the Amaysim $10 credit lasts 365 days.

    • ops on 27/05/2023 - 15:51
      +3

      Yes this. I bought the Amaysim $10 starter pack from Woolies on special (I think it was $5 about a month ago) and activated it on Amaysim PAYG. $10 for 365 days if not used much.

    • furythree on 27/05/2023 - 17:09
      +2

      the other alternative is to go one of amaysims new customer discounted starter plans right that come with data

      then cancel after the promo period ends. then leave the plan to expire. the number still works for a year to receive calls

      (e.g. u wanted a burner phone to sign up for spam and promos and uber/doordash where u only use it to receive sms 2fa)

    • ScoMosas on 28/05/2023 - 05:38
      +2

      I have postpaid PAYG plan which is not available anymore. $0 pm. Holding it for few years now. Amaysim let you choose your own number and it's free service. I have 4 different prepaid connection which has last 5 digits same.

  • jv on 27/05/2023 - 15:48
    +1

    What's the cheapest long expiry Sim going at the moment?

    Amaysim. PAYG plan.

    $10 per year = $10 call credit

    Call credit rolls over if unused and you topup another $10 before it expires.

    If you actually use it frequently to make calls, contact them to switch you the the $60 (per year) "call and text only" which includes unlimited calls and sms.

    *Note: These plans do not have any data.

  • JuryWheel on 27/05/2023 - 17:02

    Thanks for all the info everyone. If we did want a little bit of data, is there anything around the $50pa or cheaper? Probably won't need it and will go with the amaysim offer mentioned, but just checking. Thanks

    • shxhshzhz on 27/05/2023 - 17:20
      +2

      You won't really ever see $50 but currently, there's a 1/2 price sale on amaysim long expiry (1 year plans) and the 60GB with unlimited calls and text is only $60 which seems to be the best option if you want data.
      https://www.amaysim.com.au/plans/6-month-12-month-sim-plans/

      • JuryWheel on 27/05/2023 - 19:57

        Thanks for the link - I just saw that on ozb. People seem to think that maybe there is a cashback on it too….?

      • WatchNerd on 27/05/2023 - 20:02
        +1

        Plus $7 cashback at Cashrewards or Shopback.

      • deed03 on 01/06/2023 - 18:54

        This link tells me $99 for 65gb 365 day plan. I can't find the $60 plan….?

        • shxhshzhz on 01/06/2023 - 21:05
          1. That half price sale is over
          2. Plan seems to have changed after years and finally got 5GB more. It is showing 65GB just because for the first renewal, they're giving 5GB as a bonus.
  • Oofy Doofy on 27/05/2023 - 21:39
    +2

    $40 vodafone sims when on special for <$15. 365 PAYG option upon activation.

  • hellodealhunter on 28/05/2023 - 06:17

    Does any of PAYG sim come with QR code? I heard Woolworth sim does?

    I want to experiment if tgat can be setup in my Samsung watch for receiving calls

  • Sinnerator on 28/05/2023 - 09:56

    Amaysim (optus but better) prepaid pay as you go
    or
    Scientology > Telepathy

  • Oofy Doofy on 05/06/2023 - 13:32

    Vodafone $50 sim is $20 on sale at Coles, atm.

    Use the PAYG option upon activation.

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