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Firstly, make sure your mobile phone will work in Australia and that it isn’t locked to your
current provider. The most flexible yet cost-effective option is to select prepaid. With
prepaid you get plenty of calls, text and data while still choosing your recharge value.
There is no need to lock into a fixed term contract and you may be able to use your existing
mobile phone. When you no longer need to use the service, you simply stop recharge your
credit. Easy.
www.telstra.com.au/mobile-phones/prepaid-mobile
BUYING A PHONE
Things to consider

Can I get a new mobile phone?

1

Your expected usage minutes, text and data

2

Do you need a handset?

3

If you don’t have a mobile phone, or your phone
doesn’t work in Australia, then you have a couple
of options: 1) Buy a new phone outright and
enjoy the freedom and flexibility of a month-tomonth contract or purchase a separate prepaid
SIM. 2) Buy a new mobile and pay it off over your
plan term, and enjoy great value and inclusions
by committing to a