Pros
- Choice of Vodafone or Telstra 4G networks
Cons
- $6.90 application fee on all plans
- Vodafone Red plans are strictly inferior to Telstra Blue plans
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CMobile's plans are unique for offering the choice between joining the Telstra or Vodafone 4G network. Almost all other mobile providers operate on 1 network only.
Besides this though, most of CMobile's plans aren't priced kindly, with its compulsory $6.90 application fee bumping up the cost.
But there are a few drawbacks with CMobile:
But besides this, the rest of its plans average $1.34 per GB, which isn't that great against a benchmark of $1 per GB.
Since these plans run on the Vodafone 4G network, it means you get worse coverage than on a CMobile Blue plan.
Overall, CMobile's Red plans leave you worse off than its Blue plans.
CMobile is rather light on bonus features, but does offer:
Some of the Telstra Blue plans come with unlimited talk and text to 15 countries. This could be handy if you have friends or family overseas that you'd like to stay in touch with.
If CMobile isn't doing it for you, consider these other providers:
For better value on the Telstra network:
ALDImobile operates on the Telstra wholesale network too and has plans that are cheaper than CMobile's Blue plans.
For better value on the Vodafone network:
iiNet offers cheap plans with big data thanks to 50% off plan fees for the first 6 months. With no contract in play, you're free to switch at any time.
If you call overseas frequently, you'll get a lot of mileage out of plans with Lebara. You can get free calls to up to 63 countries, and international minutes on even the cheapest plans.
Unfortunately, CMobile plans aren't available to purchase via Finder. You'll need to visit www.cmobile.com.au to sign up. Or you can continue comparing plans from 45 other mobile providers on Finder.
What if I want to keep my current phone number?
To keep your number, just let CMobile know during the SIM activation process. According to CMobile, the majority of transfers are completed in less than an hour.
If your current number is under someone else's name (a parent or a partner), it might involve a few more steps. Check our guide on how to transfer ownership of your mobile number.
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