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Cost & fees of switching phone carriers

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If you’re locked into a contract, you’ll probably need to pay to exit it.
For example, if you bought a phone-on-a-plan bundle, you'll need to pay for any outstanding costs like the handset. Typically, the earlier in your contract you cancel, the more expensive it’ll be.
If you have a prepaid plan, you'll have way more freedom to cancel without fees, but you’ll still need to pay your final bill.
Transferring your number is easy but could also come with fees, depending on the company. As an example, Vodafone charges a flat fee of $8 to transfer a number from them to another carrier. Check with your provider to see if it will cost you to transfer your number.
Some (but not all) mobile carriers charge an activation fee to cover the set up of your new account. Make sure you find out any activation fees so you can avoid any nasty surprises in your first bill.

How to minimise costs when switching phone carriers

No one wants a hefty bill just for trying to get a good deal on their mobile plan. Follow these tips to minimise the costs of switching:

The advantages of Circles.Life SIM-only plans:

One way to save money on your phone bill is by choosing a SIM-only plan. These are mobile phone plans that provide a SIM card (and a specific amount of call, text, and data allowance each month), but don’t come with a smartphone or mobile device.
The best thing about SIM-only plans is that they're usually cheaper than plans that come with a new phone. Plus, you have the freedom to switch phone companies whenever you want, as long as your phone is unlocked (which just means it can work with any phone company).
So, if you're looking for a budget-friendly way to stay connected, a SIM-only plan might be the way to go. And, maybe we’re biased, but we think Circles.Life offers the best SIM-only plans in Australia. Here’s why:
Our plans are unbelievable value. One of our best deals at the moment is 100GB for just $45 per month, with unlimited talk and text, and a 100% satisfaction guarantee.
We’re powered by the Optus 4G Plus network, available to 97.3% of the Australian population. We can also access the new 5G network, meaning even faster speeds.
SIM-only plans don’t have contracts which means there’s no termination fees and no unexpected bills.
All of our plans come with unlimited talk and text, including SMS and MMS to mobile and landlines, 13 & 18 numbers, and voicemails.
We also offer plenty of add-ons so that you make your prepaid plan exactly what you want it to be.
Run out of data for the month? Not a problem. Give yourself an extra data boost for just $10/3GB. Phone abroad a lot to stay in touch with family and friends? For an extra $5 a month you can make up to 300 minutes of calls to 25 countries.
While it might initially seem like a bit of a hassle, switching to a new phone carrier can save you a serious amount of money each month. And, if you're interested in switching to a more affordable option, our SIM-only plans could be just the ticket.

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*Offer ends 16/08/2024. All for use in Australia. Personal use only and not a broadband replacement. Plans auto renew every month. Roll over your unused base data monthly and build up to a massive 500GB. Data will not expire while plan remains the same, but may be lost if plan is upgraded or downgraded. On selected plans only. T&Cs apply, refer to our Critical Information Summaries and General Terms.

**Additional charges and T&Cs apply for International Roaming and International Dialing.

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