5 reasons to switch mobile providers in 2025

New year, new mobile plan! Now is the perfect time to decide whether you should switch things up and get a better deal.
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Not sure you're happy with your current mobile plan? This year might be the time to switch it up – here are some things to look for.
👋 Hey there! We've partnered with felix mobile for this article, so we'll be using their products as an example throughout. However, you should always do your own research to ensure that a mobile provider's plan is meeting your needs.
1. Cut your mobile costs
It's no secret that mobile plans can be expensive. But with a bit of shopping around, you should be able to score a bargain price for yourself.
At the moment, felix mobile is offering 50% off the first three months across all its plans, when you sign up with the code FELIX50.
For example, the felix mobile 25GB plan is normally $25 per month. But with the code FELIX50, you'll pay only $12.50 per month for the first 3 months.
Need more than 25GB a month? No problem!
felix offers a variety of different plans to cater to different data needs – 25GB, 50GB and unlimited data at speeds up to 20Mbps, respectively.
Additionally, felix also lets you bank unused data. So if you don't use all of your monthly data, it just rolls over to the next month!
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2. Get better coverage with an expanded network and 5G
Coverage is crucial - after all, your phone's not much use without good reception!
Regional areas around Australia often have a tough time with access to mobile coverage, too.
The good news is that felix mobile is expanding its network coverage into more regional areas across Australia, taking its overall 4G coverage area from around 400,000km² to around 1,000,000km².
You can check whether your area or an area you'd like to travel to now has coverage on the felix mobile website.
Additionally, all felix mobile plans now support 5G, provided you're in a 5G coverage area and are using a compatible device.
This means you'll be able to enjoy a better experience while making video calls, streaming and browsing!
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COMPETITION - Win a $1,000 Into the Wild Escapes Voucher!
To celebrate the felix mobile network branching out into more regional areas across Australia, felix is giving you the chance to WIN a $1000 Into the Wild Escapes voucher on them!
Until 28/02, you'll be automatically entered into the draw to win if you do one of the following:
1. Follow @felixmobileau on Instagram and/or TikTok (1 entry per social platform)
2. Sign up to a felix plan and activate your SIM (new customers only, of course)
3. Refer friends to felix (you'll get $10 in your felix wallet and your friend will get 50% off their first 4 months when they sign up + activate with your referral code)
4. Reactivate an old felix plan
Up to 6 entries allowed per person. Competition ends 28/02. T+Cs apply, available on felix mobile website.
3. Switch in minutes with an eSIM
eSIMs are just what they sound like – electronic SIM cards. No physical card is required, which helps save on e-waste in the long term.
So if your device is compatible with eSIMs, you can switch over to felix mobile within minutes.
All you need to do is download the felix app and set up an account. Then you can bring your number over to felix straight away.
You should be able to check in your phone's Settings menu whether it's eSIM compatible.
Alternatively, you can still have a regular SIM posted to you.
4. Get more flexibility with your plan
No one likes to be tied down unnecessarily – even when it comes to a mobile plan.
So with this in mind, felix mobile offers no lock-in plans.
There are also no cancellation fees – so you're able to come and go as you please.
5. One tree planted – every month!
Caring about the earth is important for everyone – even your mobile plan provider.
With this in mind, felix mobile is certified as carbon neutral and is also powered by 100% renewable electricity.
These efforts haven't gone unnoticed, either. felix mobile has won numerous Finder awards, including the 2024 Finder Green Award for Green Telco of the Year and the 2023 and 2024 Best Prepaid Mobile Provider - High Data.
For every month you stay with felix, one tree will be planted on your behalf – in Australia or around the world. At time of writing, almost 2.7 million trees have been donated by felix mobile.
You can also use banked data to further these reforestation efforts, too. Just "donate" 20GB from your plan's data bank – then felix will plant an additional tree on your behalf.