Pros
- Unlimited international texts on all plans
- Wide range of customer support options including online chat
Cons
- You have to pay your plan fees upfront despite the plans being postpaid
- No mobile app or easy way to check data usage
Dodo mobile plans
Our verdict: Dodo's plans offer great value for money, but don't expect much in the way of bonus plan features.
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Dodo mobile review: Our verdict
Dodo may be known for its Internet plans, but its mobile plans aren't too shabby either.
Even without its 50% off sign-up discount, its plans are fairly decent value if you're just looking for simple call and data inclusions.
We think Dodo will suit you if:
- You're just after a plan that let's you talk, text and browse the web
- You'd like unlimited international texts to any country
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Value for money
If a straightforward mobile plan is what you're after, Dodo will suit you just fine.
It's fantastic value for the first 2 months thanks to its sign-up discount cutting the price by half, but even after the promotion ends, its plans perform very strongly.
- Good to know: Dodo's 2 highest data plans have an average dollar-per-data value of $0.88 per 1GB. This is great against the benchmark of $1 per 1GB. Its smallest plan costs $5 per GB, which is pretty standard for plans that only offer 1-2GB a month.
Things to watch out for:
- There is no Dodo mobile app so you can't easily check your data usage on the go
- While Dodo advertises its plans as being postpaid, you actually pay for your plan at the start of each month
Coverage
Customers in most metro areas shouldn't struggle too much for reception with Dodo.
- You get access to the full Optus 4G network, which reaches 98.5% of the population
- You'll get exactly the same coverage as you would on a plan direct from Optus
- Those in rural and regional areas may notice the small difference between Optus and Telstra's 99.5% 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 weekdays
- Ask a question via the live chat service on the Dodo website, 9am–6pm AEST weekdays
- Send a message to Dodo via its Twitter page or Facebook account and you should get a timely response
- Submit a support request via your account portal on the Dodo website
Dodo also has 19 "Dodo Connect" kiosks along the east coast of Australia for additional help. You can also sign up for a new mobile plan or get directions to the proper support channel at these kiosks.
Bonus features
Dodo only really has 1 extra feature worth noting:
🌏 International inclusions
All but the $10 plan from Dodo come with a handful of international call minutes to 35 countries and all include unlimited international SMS.
For $5 extra per month, you can add on another 100 international call minutes to the same 35 countries. This is potentially useful if you want to stay in touch with a friend or family in other countries.
Which rivals are giving Dodo a run for its money?
Dodo's $5 plan is one of the cheapest plans on the entire market, but there are other providers with excellent budget options available, too.
For a little more data:
Moose Mobile runs on the Optus network and also has other great value higher data plans, with promotions lasting for a full year.
For more budget options:
Another provider in the "cheap mobile plan" circle, amaysim has a 2GB for $10 plan too. If you're after more data, amaysim has bigger plans too and a wider range.
For better coverage:
Boost is the only smaller provider that uses the full Telstra 4G network that reaches 99.5% of Australians.
Ready to sign up to Dodo mobile?
If you're ready to commit to Dodo, you can compare Dodo's plans in our comparison table above. Once you've decided on a plan, just hit the green "Go to site" button. This will take you through to Dodo's website, where you can order your plan and SIM.
What if I want to keep my current phone number?
You can choose to keep your current phone number during the sign-up process with Dodo. Simply select the option and Dodo will handle the rest, usually within 24 hours.
If your current number is under someone else's name (a parent or partner), it might be a trickier. Check our guide on how to transfer ownership of your mobile number.
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Ask an Expert
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