As mobile phones becomes more sophisticated and is now capable of stuffing all the goodies of a modern day computer with the handy ability to make calls as well as the unforeseeable utilization of a handy camera is now one of the most valuable item we have in our pockets.
That being said, in order to have the mobile phone function at it's best potential a service provider that can match the performance or capability of the phone is now on everyone's mind.
I went around hunting for such a service with value for money and good performance in mind. I looked through Lebara, Amaysim, Vodafone, Optus, Telstra, TPG and Crazy John's. Though there are a lot more out there to hunt for I stopped my options at 7.
I eventually settled with VAYA, an Optus operated service network.
This was because for those that reside in the city area for most of their time, VAYA provides the most value for money mobile phone plan services. With their non-binding contracts of $11 a month, you get the value for money packs that comes with Vodafone at $59 a month.
Of course that being said, VAYA only provides the network services and a free phone was not in the picture. If you are looking for a plan with a phone then Vodafone would be most value for money.
Please note that you get what you pay for. I caution that you read the terms and conditions of Vaya very carefully.
Though it says it's a non binding contract, they do find another way to bind you.
I fell victim to the blinding text of "non-binding contract" which led me to also miss the words "your cycle starts at the beginning of the month, should you activate your services anytime before or after, you'll get the recalculated value of that cycle."
I activated my service in the middle of the month, little did I know the usage metre doesn't project your actual value, so I went overboard and got overcharged $68. From expecting $11 to $68 based on a technicality I got pissed and called to cancel my account only to be told, cancellation is 300% of your monthly fee. I gave a huge WTF, but I'm on a non-binding plan! Then the operator states that it's free only if you retain your number and transfer to another provider.
So all I can say is practice caution.
