Unlimited Mobile Calls for $39/month
May 31st 2012, 12:00 pm
#16
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Re: Unlimited Mobile Calls for $39/month
I have discovered WhatsApp & Viber. They are both free to text & call other people with the apps installed. They don't use much data so work out considerably cheaper than the phone providers text/call rates to use.
I finally managed to get one of my kids (out of the 3 teenage ones) to also install Viber on his phone which means I can call his mobile in the UK for free (well tiny amount of data usage if I'm out of the house, if I'm home it's on the WiFi
) & my sons ex girlfriend (in the UK) has WhatsApp installed & we text for hours on end some days. Several friends here also have WhatsApp & Viber so I use that to text instead of using up my credit.
I pay $29 a month + $5 addition data & probably only use a quarter of my data package. So well worth looking in to the apps.
I finally managed to get one of my kids (out of the 3 teenage ones) to also install Viber on his phone which means I can call his mobile in the UK for free (well tiny amount of data usage if I'm out of the house, if I'm home it's on the WiFi
) & my sons ex girlfriend (in the UK) has WhatsApp installed & we text for hours on end some days. Several friends here also have WhatsApp & Viber so I use that to text instead of using up my credit.I pay $29 a month + $5 addition data & probably only use a quarter of my data package. So well worth looking in to the apps.
May 31st 2012, 12:27 pm
#17
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Re: Unlimited Mobile Calls for $39/month
They are good but as far as I know Viber is only iphone to iphone? My daughter has whatsapp on blackberry though and that's good as she's on unlimited data.
May 31st 2012, 12:44 pm
#20
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Re: Unlimited Mobile Calls for $39/month
Yehp tis good to know, not heard of it before. Looks like I finally getting back into the Mobile phone owning fraternity. Spoiling myself with a Galaxy Note, (couldnt resist the 5.3 inch screen) so I can chat to the folks back home on Skype... this also means I'll be able to post on here 24/7... from work whilst on nights as well LOL.
It's quite difficult to keep up with the App's and services that come out. IE: Whilst ordering the note today I learnt about "ring back" on Voice mail... you put in 1219 or similar number and from that point on when you get voicemail ringing you back. Vodaphone in our case rings you back, saving you from any voicemail access charges... which can add up.
I've been with 3 since the old onetel days... which meant I was able to secure a pretty good deal... got the note on the 29 dollar plan plus 7 dollars for the handset instead of 15.
I'm madly going to work out which provider I put the note on once I unlock it.... I may try and go Data only.
It's quite difficult to keep up with the App's and services that come out. IE: Whilst ordering the note today I learnt about "ring back" on Voice mail... you put in 1219 or similar number and from that point on when you get voicemail ringing you back. Vodaphone in our case rings you back, saving you from any voicemail access charges... which can add up.
I've been with 3 since the old onetel days... which meant I was able to secure a pretty good deal... got the note on the 29 dollar plan plus 7 dollars for the handset instead of 15.
I'm madly going to work out which provider I put the note on once I unlock it.... I may try and go Data only.
Jun 1st 2012, 3:44 am
#21
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Re: Unlimited Mobile Calls for $39/month
I've used both WhatsApp and Viber, intermittently.
Viber is ok but is just really a walkie talkie!! But nice to hear a voice I suppose! WhatsApp again is ok, but now I get unlimited texts and Social media its hardly worth it for me.
Viber is ok but is just really a walkie talkie!! But nice to hear a voice I suppose! WhatsApp again is ok, but now I get unlimited texts and Social media its hardly worth it for me.
Jun 1st 2012, 7:24 am
#22
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Re: Unlimited Mobile Calls for $39/month
Looks like Pennytel have beaten Redbulls deal... 35 dollars per month unlimited and 5 gigs per month no contract.
https://www.pennytel.com.au/penny-sim/plans
I'm looking at their data only plan for 14 bucks per month..... I think I need android 4 to make a android phone work automatically as a phone on a data only sim. On a steep learning curve here.
How do phones upgrade their android OS's ?
Trustworth company Pennytel.... I can vouch for them being very cheap and providing half decent service...most of the time. Dont expect brilliant back up from them though. I'd recommend them to people that can generally fix their own problems.
https://www.pennytel.com.au/penny-sim/plans
I'm looking at their data only plan for 14 bucks per month..... I think I need android 4 to make a android phone work automatically as a phone on a data only sim. On a steep learning curve here.
How do phones upgrade their android OS's ?
Trustworth company Pennytel.... I can vouch for them being very cheap and providing half decent service...most of the time. Dont expect brilliant back up from them though. I'd recommend them to people that can generally fix their own problems.
Last edited by ozzieeagle; Jun 1st 2012 at 7:28 am.
Jun 1st 2012, 9:35 am
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Re: Unlimited Mobile Calls for $39/month
Looks like Pennytel have beaten Redbulls deal... 35 dollars per month unlimited and 5 gigs per month no contract.
https://www.pennytel.com.au/penny-sim/plans
I'm looking at their data only plan for 14 bucks per month..... I think I need android 4 to make a android phone work automatically as a phone on a data only sim. On a steep learning curve here.
How do phones upgrade their android OS's ?
Trustworth company Pennytel.... I can vouch for them being very cheap and providing half decent service...most of the time. Dont expect brilliant back up from them though. I'd recommend them to people that can generally fix their own problems.
https://www.pennytel.com.au/penny-sim/plans
I'm looking at their data only plan for 14 bucks per month..... I think I need android 4 to make a android phone work automatically as a phone on a data only sim. On a steep learning curve here.
How do phones upgrade their android OS's ?
Trustworth company Pennytel.... I can vouch for them being very cheap and providing half decent service...most of the time. Dont expect brilliant back up from them though. I'd recommend them to people that can generally fix their own problems.
Jun 1st 2012, 11:55 pm
#25
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Re: Unlimited Mobile Calls for $39/month
I've got an unlocked iphone - currently with a $29 big cap monthly plan from Virgin (got another phone with the plan and gave it to hubby to use on a PAYG basis) - No problem with service but only 500 gig of data and I got very burned one Month when I went over (
$293 bill) to the extent that I am v reluctant to use mobile data at all, having to constantly check what I've used.
Virgin contract is about to expire - they're obviously trying to offer me a new phone if I take out another contract.
Sounds like I should be on one of these unrestricted plans but to be honest i'm confused as to what I should go for - I'm not a huge data user, but like to check emails during the day, facebook and also make use of maps/directions. Lots of texts, a few phone calls and it would be lovely to ring interstate without worrying about $. Won't be using the phone for international calls
Recommendations anyone??
$293 bill) to the extent that I am v reluctant to use mobile data at all, having to constantly check what I've used. Virgin contract is about to expire - they're obviously trying to offer me a new phone if I take out another contract.
Sounds like I should be on one of these unrestricted plans but to be honest i'm confused as to what I should go for - I'm not a huge data user, but like to check emails during the day, facebook and also make use of maps/directions. Lots of texts, a few phone calls and it would be lovely to ring interstate without worrying about $. Won't be using the phone for international calls
Recommendations anyone??
Jun 2nd 2012, 12:05 am
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Jun 2nd 2012, 4:11 am
#27
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Location: South Coast, NSW
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Re: Unlimited Mobile Calls for $39/month
I've got an unlocked iphone - currently with a $29 big cap monthly plan from Virgin (got another phone with the plan and gave it to hubby to use on a PAYG basis) - No problem with service but only 500 gig of data and I got very burned one Month when I went over ( $293 bill) to the extent that I am v reluctant to use mobile data at all, having to constantly check what I've used.
Virgin contract is about to expire - they're obviously trying to offer me a new phone if I take out another contract.
Sounds like I should be on one of these unrestricted plans but to be honest i'm confused as to what I should go for - I'm not a huge data user, but like to check emails during the day, facebook and also make use of maps/directions. Lots of texts, a few phone calls and it would be lovely to ring interstate without worrying about $. Won't be using the phone for international calls
Recommendations anyone??
$293 bill) to the extent that I am v reluctant to use mobile data at all, having to constantly check what I've used. Virgin contract is about to expire - they're obviously trying to offer me a new phone if I take out another contract.
Sounds like I should be on one of these unrestricted plans but to be honest i'm confused as to what I should go for - I'm not a huge data user, but like to check emails during the day, facebook and also make use of maps/directions. Lots of texts, a few phone calls and it would be lovely to ring interstate without worrying about $. Won't be using the phone for international calls
Recommendations anyone??
Jun 2nd 2012, 4:41 am
#28
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Re: Unlimited Mobile Calls for $39/month
I plan to use spotify on my mobile and even 5GB probably wont cover it.
