What Is An MVNO And Are Their Phone Plans Worth It?
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If you’re looking for a bargain on your phone plan, you should be looking to smaller providers, known as MVNOs. But what are they, actually?
What is an MVNO?
Short for Mobile Virtual Network Operator, MVNOs are carriers that don’t own their own mobile network. Instead, they’re powered by one of the Big Three.
Telstra Samsung Galaxy A32 5G and A52 5G plans
Telstra is stocking the A32 5G and the A52 5G on plans or outright. You can pay off your phone over 12 or 24 months, and pair it with your choice of Telstra SIM-only mobile plan. You can leave this plan at any time, although you’ll need to pay the remaining phone costs out in full. You can find minimum costs on a 24-month plan below, along with available colours:
Samsung Galaxy A32 5G 128GB: $20/mth for 24 months, minimum cost $480 + your selected Telstra phone plan. Available in Black
Samsung Galaxy A52 5G 128GB: $27/mth for 24 months, minimum cost $648 + your selected Telstra phone plan. Available in Black or Violet
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All three of the Find X3 series smartphones went on pre-sale on Thursday.
In a statement, the company said it would donate $50 to the non-profit body, Reef Restoration Foundation, on behalf of each individual who purchased one of the new phones using the link on the Recolour The Reef site.
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Telstra is often referred to as Australian’s best mobile network, but that privilege typically comes at a price.
However, Big T’s reputation as a premium provider doesn’t mean there aren’t more affordable ways to sidle onto an otherwise expensive network. If you’re willing to shop around, you’ll find plenty of MVNOs powered by the Telstra network, all who offer the coverage you crave at a lower cost.
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