Telstra iPhone 15 plans: $350 bonus trade-in credit and big data for less

Save money on an iPhone 15 plan with Telstra's sweet, sweet trade-in offer.

Apple's newest iPhone 15 range is officially on sale and you can get it through Telstra on a phone plan

Telstra's also giving $350 as bonus trade-in credit until 12 October 2023 when you sign up to one of its iPhone 15 plans.

For example, if you order any new iPhone 15 model and trade-in an iPhone 13 Pro Max 512GB in good working condition, you could get up to $1,250 in total trade-in credit.

This will automatically be applied to your account.

Its second offer will definitely appeal to big data users. Pair your iPhone 15 with its Upfront Premium plan and get 300GB of data for $75 a month for the first 12 months. Price reverts back to $95 a month after the first year but you would have saved $240 in total.

Telstra iPhone 15 plans start at $103.63 a month

The iPhone 15 costs $1,499 for 128GB, $1,699 for 256GB and $2,049 for 512GB.

You'll need to pair your phone repayment with one of Telstra's SIM only plans. The cheapest one costs $62 per month for 50GB so keeping that in mind, here's what the monthly cost will look like over 12-, 24- and 36-month repayment periods.

128GB model

• $103.63 per month over 36 months
• $124.45 per month over 24 months
• $186.91 per month over 12 months

256GB model

• $109.19 per month over 36 months
• $132.79 per month over 24 months
• $203.58 per month over 12 months

512GB model

• $118.91 per month over 36 months
• $147.37 per month over 24 months
• $232.75 per month over 12 months

Telstra iPhone 15 Plus plans start at $107.80 a month

The iPhone 15 Plus is larger than the base model thanks to its 6.7-inch screen.

It costs $1,649 for 128GB, $1,848 for 256GB and $2,199 for 512GB.

Pair it with the cheapest SIM only plan from Telstra which costs $62 a month for 50GB. Here's how much you'll end up paying over 12-, 24-, or 36 months.

128GB model

• $107.80 per month over 36 months
• $130.70 per month over 24 months
• $199.41 per over 12 months

256GB model

• $113.36 per month over 36 months
• $139.04 per month over 24 months
• $216.08 per month over 12 months

512GB model

• $123.08 per month over 36 months
• $153.62 per month over 24 months
• $245.25 per month over 12 months

Telstra iPhone 15 Pro plans start at $113.36 a month

If you're after Apple's most premium handsets, then the Pro model is worth considering. Its new titanium finish and lighter feel will appeal to many.

The iPhone 15 Pro will cost you $1,849 for 128GB, $2,049 for 256GB, $2,399 for 512GB and $2,749 for 1TB.

Paired with Telstra's cheapest SIM only plan at $62 a month for 50GB, here's what the monthly cost of the iPhone 15 Pro looks like over 12-, 24- and 36-month repayment periods.

128GB model

• $113.36 per month over 36 months
• $139.04 per month over 24 months
• $216.08 per month over 12 months

256GB model

• $118.91 per month over 36 months
• $147.37 per month over 24 months
• $232.75 per month over 12 months

512GB model

• $128.36 per month over 36 months
• $161.54 per month over 24 months
• $261.08 per month over 12 months

1TB model

• $138.36 per month over 36 months
• $176.54 per month over 24 months
• $291.08 per month over 12 months

Telstra iPhone 15 Pro Max plans start at $123.08 a month

Finally, you have the iPhone 15 Pro Max for those who want the very best of what Apple has to offer.

The Pro Max is available from $2,199 for 256GB, $2,549 for 512GB and $2,899 for 1TB.

Get it with Telstra's cheapest SIM only plan at $62 a month for 50GB. Here's what the monthly cost of the phone looks like over 12-, 24- and 36-month repayment periods.

256GB model

• $123.08 per month over 36 months
• $153.62 per month over 24 months
• $245.25 per month over 12 months

512GB model

• $132.80 per month over 36 months
• $168.20 per month over 24 months
• $274.41 per month over 12 months

1TB model

• $142.25 per month over 36 months
• $182.37 per month over 24 months
• $302.75 per month over 12 months

Why should I get a Telstra mobile plan?

With each Telstra mobile plan, you get:

• Access to 5G if it's available in your area
• No excess data charges. Your speeds will be capped at 1.5Mbps once you've used up your data allowance
• Unlimited international texts to standard numbers and 30 minutes of free calls
• Carbon neutral plans at no extra cost
• Option to earn Telstra Plus points for rewards
• You can also get 4 months of Spotify Premium, 2 months of standard BINGE subscription, and access to 3 months of Apple TV+

UPDATE 22 September 2023: We've updated this news piece to reflect that the iPhone 15 lineup is now officially on sale.