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Pros
$5 monthly discount if you have an iPrimus broadband plan
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iPrimus has a small set of simple plans which are fabulous value if you're after 40GB or more each month.
It is, however, light on plan features so if you're looking for anything like data rollover or access to rewards programs, you could be better off elsewhere.
iPrimus mobile plans could fit you if:
You've got higher mobile data needs. iPrimus's smallest plan comes with 40GB a month, going all the way up to 100GB.
You're an existing iPrimus broadband customer. You'll get $5 off your Internet bill for each mobile plan you buy with iPrimus.
You make a few overseas calls. iPrimus plans come with up to 1,000 minutes of international calls to 35 countries.
But keep in mind that iPrimus:
Charges a $2.95 fee if you don't pay by direct debit.
iPrimus offers international roaming, but it's strictly pay-as-you-go. This can end up being extremely expensive, so you might be better off purchasing a local or travel SIM.
If you're into higher data mobile plans, iPrimus will make you happy.
Its plans average $0.77 per 1GB of data, which is great compared to a benchmark of $1 per 1GB.
Good to know: iPrimus also has a smaller Lite plan offering 10GB for $20. It's only available via the iPrimus call centre, and can only be purchased by existing iPrimus customers.
Things to watch out for:
If you choose a payment method other than direct debit, you'll be charged an extra $2.95 for every bill.
Coverage
iPrimus uses the Optus 4G network.
This comes with coverage for 98.5% of the population, which is better than Vodafone (96%), but not quite as wide as Telstra's 99.5% coverage.
You'll get identical 4G coverage to a mobile plan bought directly from Optus.
You shouldn't have any problems in metro areas but you might experience a loss of coverage in rural and regional areas.
Customer service
Want to get in touch with iPrimus? There are several avenues of support. You can:
Ring up the support line 9am-6pm AEST Monday to Friday
Start a live chat on the iPrimus website
Send a message through via the iPrimus social media on Twitter or Facebook
Bonus features
iPrimus has a couple of bonus features included in its plans:
🌏 International calls inclusions
All of iPrimus' plans come with 100-1,000 minutes of international calls, letting you ring 35 selected countries. You also get unlimited international texts.
This can be handy if you have friends or family overseas that you like to contact once in a while.
💰 Bundling discount
If you have an active iPrimus broadband account, you'll get a $5 discount off your monthly bill for each iPrimus mobile plan on the same account.
Which rivals are giving iPrimus a run for its money?
For cheaper plans:
Another provider on the Optus 4G network, Moose sells budget-friendly plans with both low and high data allowances to suit your needs.
For great international inclusions:
Looking for more than just international minutes? Lycamobile offers unlimited international minutes to up to 53 selected countries on most of its plans.
For better coverage:
Boost Mobile has affordable prepaid plans on the full Telstra 4G network, which reaches 99.5% of the Australian population.
Ready to sign up to iPrimus?
Unfortunately, you can't purchase iPrimus plans directly through Finder. Instead, you'll have to head to iPrimus' website iprimus.com.au and sign up for a mobile plan there.
Or you can continue to compare mobile plans from 47 other providers on Finder to find a deal better suited to your needs.
What if I want to keep my current phone number? Simply tell iPrimus your existing provider and account number at checkout, and they'll handle the rest. iPrimus advises it can take up to 2 days for the transfer to complete.
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