5 features to consider in a business mobile plan this year

When your team is on the road, it's crucial to have the right mobile SIM plan support to stay in touch. We look at how Vocus can help.
Sponsored by Vocus. Vocus provides businesses with SIM‑only business mobile plans designed for flexibility and value. To learn more about how your company can work with Vocus, visit the Vocus website today.
Communication is essential for any business to thrive!
So if you've got a distributed team or staff members who have to be out on the road, it makes sense to equip them with the right plan.
But there are a lot of plans on the market – so how do you know which one is right for you?
Today, we're taking a look at some of the essentials to have in place when you're picking a mobile plan for your business.
Many businesses are now choosing SIM‑only mobile plans for the flexibility and control they offer.
1. National coverage with 4G and 5G
Travel across Australia can take you to a variety of different places. So, you need a mobile partner that offers you and your business plenty of coverage.
Businesses working across different locations need coverage that supports day‑to‑day operations. After all, deals can be done across an increasing number of places around Australia.
With this in mind, Vocus offers coverage that reaches 98.5% of the Aussie population, using both 4G and 5G networks.
This type of coverage means you can easily stay in touch with your team and clients.
2. No lock-in contract
Some provider contracts can lock businesses into long commitments that no longer fit their needs. They'll lock you in for years for services you don't really want to have to deal with any more.
The good news is that your company's mobile plan doesn't have to be like that.
Vocus business plans have no lock-in.
So, you're able to see whether they're a good fit for your business and make an informed decision.
If it's right for you, just let it roll on, month-to-month.
If you need to leave your plan – or upgrade to a new one – you can just get in touch with Vocus, and the team will be able to help you get sorted.
3. BYOD device
Some business mobile contracts will require you to be locked into specific devices and a regular upgrade cycle.
But this doesn't necessarily work well for every business in the Australian market.
After all, your team will have their own preferences, and simultaneous upgrades can also lead to big expenses.
Business plans from Vocus are SIM-only.
This means that you can upgrade hardware on your own schedule or simply let team members use their own devices as they see fit.
It's less of a financial burden on the company and more likely to lead to happy staff.
Explore a range of plans with Vocus
The Everyday Plan from Vocus starts from $40/month with no lock-in and access to both 4G and 5G coverage.
- Intended for hybrid teams with moderate data use
- Unlimited standard calls and texts across Australia
- 200min of international calls to 35 countries
- Eligibility for shared data across your team
You can also find a range of other plans to suit your team's needs on the Vocus website.
4. Data sharing
Not everyone in your team will have equal data needs. So, it's worth looking for a plan that allows you to pool your team's collective data.
A number of business plans from Vocus allow you to pool data across your team.
This way, everyone can get access to the data they need without having to worry about excess costs.
5. Management tools
Of course, it's also important to have insights into how your plan is being used across the team.
Vocus offers a self-service portal that allows you to manage multiple team members.
ou can monitor usage and cost across all yours services, get alerts and even bar usage on individual services.
This can help you effectively assess whether your current plan meets your needs and help you better control costs.
Learn more about getting your business mobile SIM plan with Vocus
Sponsored by Vocus. Vocus provides businesses with SIM‑only business mobile plans designed for flexibility and value. To learn more about how your company can work with Vocus, visit the Vocus website today.