If you are considering a monthly mobile broadband plan and can only afford an entry level 1GB plan, then consider going prepaid and you will be pleasantly surprised with just how much you can save. Purchasing a prepaid mobile USB modem with a 365 day recharge voucher upfront and renewing your voucher after 12 months can be considerably cheaper and much more flexible than a basic 1GB plan on a 24 month contract.

Comparison includes special offers available as at 2/1/2010 and assumes that prepaid recharge voucher pricing will be the same over the 24 month period.

PREPAID MOBILE FREE CALLS

I have reviewed every Australian prepaid mobile phone plan and the one thing that really stands out for me is that you shouldn’t judge a prepaid mobile plan purely on price.

Just as important as price are free calls to other members on the same plan/network. All mobile carriers offer this to some extent. Some offer UNLIMITED free calls and text 24/7 such as Virgin, Crazy John’s and Grl Mobile. So if you can get a few of your friends/family on the same plan/network, you can all get a whole lot more value from your prepaid mobile plan.

CALLING OVERSEAS THESE HOLIDAYS

Remember, if you are planning on calling overseas these holidays then consider a few options before you simply pick up your land line phone:

• Skype – make calls via your PC and save (everyone is doing it)
• Phone Cards – we compare a great range for you for all destinations
• International Sim Cards – great if you want to use your mobile. Consider Virgin, Go-Talk & Lebara.

Till next time.