Dodo's a strong pick for month-to-month plans on the Optus network.
Most of its plans hold up well against our $1 per GB benchmark, and whether you're a light user, somewhere in the middle, or need a decent chunk of data, there's a good chance you'll find a plan that works.
They're great for those who want perks like data rollover, international credit, and roaming add-ons when travelling overseas.
Pros
Unlimited data banking on most plans
No excess data charges
International call credit and international roaming day packs are available
Up to $10 a month bundling discount for internet and energy
Cons
Access to 5G is restricted to the 40GB and 60GB plans
There's no mobile app to help you track data usage or manage your plan
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You'll get the same coverage as Optus, Australia's second-largest network. Its 4G covers 98.5% of the population, while 5G is still rolling out, reaching 80.5% across 4,000 sites.
5G can mean faster, more reliable mobile internet, especially in busy areas. You'll need a compatible phone with 5G coverage in your area, and Dodo's 40GB or 60GB plan to use it.
There's one catch. Like some other providers, Dodo caps 5G download speeds at 100Mbps. However, that's still plenty for online activities on your phone.
Keep in mind: Those in some regional and remote areas may notice the small difference between Optus's 98.5% and Telstra's 99.7% population coverage.
Customer service
If you're looking for some assistance, there are a few ways to get in touch with Dodo:
Place a call to the Dodo call centre, 9am–6pm AEST
Ask a question via the live chat service on the Dodo website
Send a message to Dodo via its X page (formerly Twitter) or Facebook account and you should get a timely response
Submit a support request via your account portal on Dodo's website
Bonus features
We've already touched on Dodo's bonus features briefly - here's a rundown with more details.
🌏 International call credit and roaming packs
You can get anywhere between $100 to $400 worth of international call credit. The exact amount will vary based on the plan you sign up to.
For an extra $5 a month, you can get 100 more international call minutes, handy for keeping in touch with friends or family overseas.
🔄 Data banking
Another handy perk with Dodo is data banking, which lets you save unused data for future use instead of losing it.
You'll have access to unlimited data banking on most plans. The smallest 15GB plan has a 500GB cap.
💰 No excess charges
You won't have to worry about bill shock, ever. If you use up your monthly data allowance, Dodo will simply cap your internet speeds to 256Kbps until your next billing cycle.
The speed will be good enough for extremely light activities such as sending and receiving messages on WhatsApp or checking emails.
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Hi Nigel,
A data pack allows you to access extra data and avoid your speed being slowed down if you exceed your existing data limit in a particular month. For example, if you have a data limit of 5GB a month, if you use more than that 5GB, your speed for accessing the internet will be slowed until the start of your next billing period. If you purchase a data pack, that will mean you can avoid this until either that additional data has also been used up, or the next billing period begins.
Hope this helps.
SusanneApril 18, 2017
Which one suits me?
Finder
HaroldApril 19, 2017Finder
Hi Susanne,
Thank you for your inquiry.
The one that suits you would be the plan that best meets your needs, preference, and budget.
To help you in exploring your options, please check the list of mobile plans featured on our website.
You should find a comparison table on that page to help you get an overview of what each mobile plans include. There are filters on the same page that allows you to narrow down your options.
After you’re done comparing your options, you can then select the “Go to site” button (if available) to learn more.
I hope this information has helped.
Cheers,
Harold
FatmeJuly 9, 2016
About the iPhone 6s how much do I have to pay monthly if I want two.
Finder
MayJuly 12, 2016Finder
Hi Fatme,
Thanks for your inquiry.
Just to confirm, which iPhone 6s plan you’re referring to?
Most telco companies’ price policy is applied for every mobile phone plan you get. So if you will take advantage of two iPhone 6s plans at the same rate, then your monthly bill will be doubled. It would also be best to get in touch with your service provider directly if the price would change (discounted or doubled) if you take two plans.
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What is a Data Pack & what is it used for?
Hi Nigel,
A data pack allows you to access extra data and avoid your speed being slowed down if you exceed your existing data limit in a particular month. For example, if you have a data limit of 5GB a month, if you use more than that 5GB, your speed for accessing the internet will be slowed until the start of your next billing period. If you purchase a data pack, that will mean you can avoid this until either that additional data has also been used up, or the next billing period begins.
Hope this helps.
Which one suits me?
Hi Susanne,
Thank you for your inquiry.
The one that suits you would be the plan that best meets your needs, preference, and budget.
To help you in exploring your options, please check the list of mobile plans featured on our website.
You should find a comparison table on that page to help you get an overview of what each mobile plans include. There are filters on the same page that allows you to narrow down your options.
After you’re done comparing your options, you can then select the “Go to site” button (if available) to learn more.
I hope this information has helped.
Cheers,
Harold
About the iPhone 6s how much do I have to pay monthly if I want two.
Hi Fatme,
Thanks for your inquiry.
Just to confirm, which iPhone 6s plan you’re referring to?
Most telco companies’ price policy is applied for every mobile phone plan you get. So if you will take advantage of two iPhone 6s plans at the same rate, then your monthly bill will be doubled. It would also be best to get in touch with your service provider directly if the price would change (discounted or doubled) if you take two plans.
Cheers,
May