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Bendigo Telco was founded by a group of Bendigo businesses who wanted better access to telecommunications way back in 2000. It retains a commitment to local communities today, and also has a range of mobile plans.
Top features:
Month-to-month plans so you're not locked into a contract.
International call credit available on some plans.
Supports small local business.
Bendigo Telco mobile plans are not currently available via Finder. You can visit their website at www.bendigotelco.com.au for more information or compare alternative options available below.
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Compare Bendigo Telco's SIM only plans here
Bendigo Telco has a nice range of postpaid SIM only plans for customers who provide their own handset.
Bendigo Telco has an array of extremely simple SIM only plans if you bring your own handset. Bendigo Telco offers the following five plans:
XS plan: $20 a month for unlimited national calls and 2.5GB of data
S plan: $30 a month for unlimited national calls, $50 of international call credit and 8GB of data
M plan: $40 a month for unlimited national calls, $300 of international call credit and 15GB of data
L plan: $50 a month for unlimited national calls, $500 of international call credit and 25GB of data
XL plan: $60 a month for unlimited national calls, $500 of international call credit and 40GB of data
All but the cheapest plans include some amount of international call credit and if you go over your data limit you'll be charged $10 for each additional 1GB block.
Bendigo Telco review: Why choose it?
You can get a decent bit of data with a Bendigo Telco plan, although its plans won't be the cheapest on the market. On the other hand, its slightly higher prices are balanced with its community initiatives. It has a community enterprise program where you can choose to have one of its community partners receive a portion of your monthly bill, if you're interested in supporting such things.
Plans also come with a couple of extra features. On top of the included data and calls, you get:
International inclusions. The more expensive Bendigo Telco plans have international call credit automatically included which you can use for overseas communications. Rates depend on where you're calling.
Roaming. If you want, you can turn on roaming for your number by contacting Bendigo Telco before leaving. Keep in mind that roaming rates can be incredibly expensive and you might be better off with a local SIM or other solution.
Pros
Unlimited calls. Bendigo Telco's mobile plans all have unlimited national calls and text.
Small local business. If you enjoy supporting small local businesses, you should consider going with Bendigo Telco.
Cons
Low value. Bendigo Telco's plans offer comparatively little data for their price when compared to other providers.
No extras. Those looking for additional features in their plans will have to look somewhere else.
Bendigo Telco network coverage
Bendigo Telco uses the Optus 3G and 4G networks, which cover around 98.5% of Australians.
Bendigo Telco: FAQ
How do I switch to Bendigo Telco?
Switching to Bendigo Telco is a fairly simple process.
Make sure you have an unlocked phone already to put a SIM in. Bendigo Telco doesn't offer phones with plans.
Purchase the plan you want online, which will come with its own SIM.
Activate your SIM once it arrives. If you want to keep your own number, let Bendigo Telco know at checkout or activation and it will arrange the transfer with your previous provider.
Your SIM should be activated and your new service ready to go in a few hours to a day.
Sam Baran is a writer for Finder, covering topics across the tech, telco and utilities sectors. They enjoy decrypting technical jargon and helping people compare complex products easily. When they aren't writing, you'll find Sam's head buried in a book or working on their latest short story. Sam has a Bachelor of Advanced Science from the University of Sydney.
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