Originally Posted by
Saltrams
I’ve had a look at Telstra, thanks for the info. Would you mind elaborating about which plan version you chose please and also why are so many posts mentioning the ID verification requirements as though it’s a barrier, is everyone a terrorist 😂?
It will depend on when you go.
Around peak season there will be sales and maybe extra data. You can check the Telstra website and also the website of supermarket chains Woolworths and Coles for the weekly ads which will have sales of SIM card kits for an idea of what is on sale.
Typically they have kits which nominally cost 30-40 AUD for 50-100 GB and every week these kits are marked down to 10-20 AUD. So Telstra will have similar sales though not as big discounts as Optus and the MVNOs.
The key is, if your device only takes eSIMs, you have to install the carrier’s apps to order and install eSIMs without going into the stores. This past January, I could install the Telstra and Optus apps but not Vodafone from the US App Store for my iPad.
if your device can take physical SIM cards, it’s much easier and you have more choices, like Vodafone and Boost SIM card kits which are usually better deals than Telstra.