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Read more…There’s no magic number for ‘high-data’ plans, but we’d call anything over 40GB a solid choice. This is also the average amount of data Aussies get on their mobile plans, according to Finder’s Consumer Sentiment Tracker research.
Sure, gaming, video chats, and YouTube can eat up your data, but it’s Netflix and Stan that really take the cake, munching up to 3GB an hour.
So if you’re streaming on the go a lot, a high-data plan might a good option.
A high-data mobile plan is perfect if you’re all about streaming on the go or if your phone is your main gateway to the internet when you're out and about.
Good to know: On average, Aussies use 12.8GB of data, so you might not need as much as you think. Always check your past usage before signing up for a plan. You shouldn't pay for data you're not using.
"I always overestimate how much data I need. I stream music and video on the go, so I always think I'll go through 50GB or 60GB a month, but I mostly use less than 20GB. However, when I work remotely I can't afford to be charged more or speed limited. My unlimited data plan from Felix has been great - it gives me the peace of mind of a high data plan, while saving money by being on the Vodafone network."
The biggest culprit for your need for a high-data mobile plan is video streaming. Streaming services like Netflix can eat up to 3GB an hour if you're streaming HD video. Other activities like taking video calls and social media can also dig into your monthly data allowance.
Activity | Data used |
---|---|
Netflix | 3GB per hour with HD streaming |
Around 500MB per hour (depending on how much video content is on your feed) | |
Spotify | Up to 144MB per hour with very high quality playback |
Youtube | 2.5-4.GB per hour with HD streaming |
TikTok | 840MB per hour with default settings |
If you're not up for paying for a higher data mobile plan, consider data-saving tips like downloading Netflix shows and Spotify playlists at home on Wi-Fi, so they don't eat into your mobile data.
There's a good chance you want a high data mobile plan for peace of mind where you can avoid bill shock and still have access to your plan.
In that instance you could consider an unlimited data mobile plan. The catch being:
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Which carrier and provider will give best coverage in outback South Australia and across the Nullarbor in Western Australia
Hi Suzi,
It looks like there is very limited coverage in outback SA and WA across the Nullarbor. If you’re looking for coverage in a specific area, you can check on the coverage maps for the 3 major carriers:
https://www.telstra.com.au/coverage-networks/our-coverage
https://www.optus.com.au/living-network/coverage
https://www.vodafone.com.au/network/coverage-checker
Hope this helps.