Pros
- Some profits go towards local community organisations
- Local Australian customer support
- International call credit available on some plans
Cons
- No other plan features
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Bendigo Telco's main point of difference is its support of local community organisations. When you sign up, you can nominate to support one of Bendigo Bank's community enterprise partners and a part of your bill will go directly to the supporting these community initiatives.
Going beyond helping local communities, Bendigo Telco doesn't have that much that sees them stand out from the horde of other telcos crowding the Australian market.
Bendigo Telco could be right for you if
Keep in mind that Bendigo Telco
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While Bendigo Telco's mobile plans are aimed at giving back to local communities, this will come at a cost in terms of your actual plan value.
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Bendigo Telco uses the Optus 4G/5G mobile network.
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Bendigo Telco is able to help you throughout the week between 8:30am-5:30pm AEST on Monday to Friday. You can use the following methods to contact Bendigo:
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Bendigo Telco only really has 1 extra feature on some of its plans:
If you buy a bigger data plan, you'll get up to $500 international call credit, depending on which plan you choose. This credit can be used to call most international destinations, which could be useful if you have friends or family overseas.
Unfortunately, Bendigo Telco isn't available for purchase through Finder. You'll have to visit Bendigo Telco's website bendigotelco.com.au to purchase your plan there.
Otherwise, continue comparing mobile plans on Finder to find one better suited for you.

What if I want to keep my current phone number?
During the activation process, you can choose to keep your number by choosing the provided option. While Bendigo Telco doesn't give an expected transfer time, you should expect the activation to take from 24-48 hours in most cases.
If your current mobile number isn't registered under your name, it might take a few more steps. Read our guide on how to change ownership of your mobile number here.
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