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Hi guys,

Looking at changing my SIM card provider and hesitating between Optus and Telstra. Optus putting in the more compelling offer in terms of price and features. Mostly use in Sydney metro, occasional use for holidays outside the metro area maybe central coast and equivalent.

anyone got feedback on the performance between the 2 telcos?
i know Telstra is the better choice for regional, but not convinced there is a noticeable different in metro.

Thanks!

 

I read that Vodafone is now sharing Telstra service in regional areas so there's better vha coverage.

I have poor Optus coverage as I live in a blackspot.

 

thanks!
I was referring to the retail providers sorry!
I am currently with Amaysim which uses the 4G Optus network.
I was with Optus for over 10years but the amaysim offer looked much more competitive and appealing. However when actually using it, the quality is nowhere as good. I have a much poorer data connection (3G/ poor signal/having to be near a window), and that’s just in Sydney! Really disappointing as the offer is much more compelling.

now looking at switching back but thought maybe Telstra would be better although the value is not there

 

How much are you paying? My family of 4 are with Optus. It’s $100/mth total. The reception would be better if the Nimby’s a few streets away didn’t oppose a new tower but I think it will be built eventually. It’s so cheap I’ll just put up with it. We use Telstra for driving across Australia.

 

Best way is to get a prepaid sim of the provider you're keen on and try it out at locations you frequent before signing up to a plan. Or just churn through prepaid ones until you find one the best value for quality.

Optus resellers are more hit and miss in terms of signal and 4G speed. Amaysim was absolutely fine in inner city Sydney but unusable indoors at my parents' 20km away in suburbia. Boost worked well everywhere. Best resource if you want to read before trying out options = Whirlpool Forums

 

I wouldn't go with either as a retail offering. Stick with the VOMOs and by logic go with the ones that use the Telstra network over the Optus network.

Telstra vs. Boost vs. Belong vs. ALDI Mobile coverage and others

I've bouced around most of them for one reason or another over the years but the best so far as been Aldi/Telstra with thier data roll over.

 

Boost is excellent. Full fat Telstra network but much better pricing.

 

I'm with Boost which uses the full retail Telstra network. Most MVNOs will use the wholesale network which isn't as fast. Check OzBargain where you'll see a lot of deals posted for prepaid phone plans. After looking at all the options I decided Boost was the best for 140GB over 12mth for $151 ($12.60 for 11.7GB per month), unlimited calls/texts in Australia and same for 20 countries overseas. I thought I'd need 20-30GB data a month but turns out I only use about 4-6GB a month. Avoid Kogan because they price gouged during the pandemic, didn't pay back jobkeeper and sell grey imports as full imports

 

I'm actually finding Telstra sydney CBD coverage to be somewhat ordinary. Canberra coverage also for example is worse that it used to be. For holiday destinations, you pretty much need telstra but you ca.n just buy a second prepaid esim when you need it

 

Don't get Telstra , get Boost - see my post above. I wouldn't give Kogan any money on moral grounds after the way they've acted

 

iiNet. The customer service there is next level stuff. Been with them for over 10 years yet every time I call they still find a way to impress me.

Both their internet and phone plans cost a premium compared to their competitors but my god is it worth it.

 

I had Optus but too many black spots in sydney. Just switched to iiNet sim only $15 deal.. so far s good!