The honeymoon period is over (for Telstra mobile customers on old plans)

[Halcyon]

The time has come...

I've been on one of Telstra's old grandfathered plans for a few years now. $39 per month, unlimited data (35GB at full 4G/LTE speeds then shaped after that), unlimited national calls, unlimited national SMS.

From the end of next month, Telstra is forcing all customers on grandfathered plans onto one of their current plans, but with a $20/month discount for the first 12 months as a sweetener. Essentially for me, I just get more data and access to the 5G network for an additional $6/month for the first 12 months.

I don't know how many of you are in the same situation?

[wilfred]

I changed from Telstra post-paid to a Boost Mobile pre-paid about 18 months ago. I was rusted on Telstra before that. I don't use much data so I opted for the 12month pre-paid SIM because I don't want to be bothered recharging every 4 weeks (or 13 times a year).

I just needed to be on the Telstra network because I visit country NSW and locals say stick with Telstra's network. It's apparently a bit more reliable and repaired faster after storms. In that area anyway.
It's pretty complicated trying to get the best deal these days. Hard to recommend without knowing more. Not that you asked for recommendations.

FWIW I am happy with Boost and they have a 12 month SIM with 240GB for $270 ATM. And it is on the Telstra network without an (*) unlike Woolworths.

[Halcyon]

I just needed to be on the Telstra network because I visit country NSW and locals say stick with Telstra's network. It's apparently a bit more reliable and repaired faster after storms. In that area anyway.
It's pretty complicated trying to get the best deal these days. Hard to recommend without knowing more. Not that you asked for recommendations.

Pretty much. Telstra has the most extensive coverage in the country although the other two carriers aren't far behind. If you're in city/metro areas, you're unlikely to notice, except sometimes when you're indoors. I work in a concrete bunker and Telstra has coverage in most parts of the building, including inside lifts (elevators for you 'Mericans) where the other two drop out. I've used Telstra's network for about for about 23 years now and I don't plan on moving anytime soon.

I've travelled the country quite a bit and I've never been anywhere where Telstra has no coverage but Optus or Vodafone do. It's always been the opposite experience for me. I don't mind paying a bit more for the service although my old plan was about as cheap as they come.