Scenario 2 – Buying a cell phone plan

• Step 1: Decide on a phone

• Step 2: Research the different types of phone plans
• Step 3: Get quotes from several providers
• Step 4: Decide which plan makes the most sense for you
Scenario 2 –
Step 1: Decide on a phone
Brand: Insert image of phone:
Iphone
Type:
Iphone 11
Upfront purchase price:
$677
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Step 2: Research different types of phone plans
Fill in the table:
Type of plan Description of plan Pros Cons

SIM Only A Dodo sim only plan for 40GB for $15 a month. - Unlimited national talks and text
- 200 minute calls
- International video call is not
included
- Unlimited international texts

Post Paid A Telstra plan for 180GB for $68 a month -

-
ultimate 4g and 5g speeds
no excess data charges, no
- Excludes calls, SMS, and MMS to
premium numbers.
lock-in contract
- Includes many special offers

Pre Paid $180 Prepaid sim for 100 GB on activation. - Unlimited talk and text to
Australian numbers.
- Can talk to 50 destinations for
$5 international for 300 minutes
- Up to 200GB when you
recharge before expiry
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Step 3: Get quotes from several providers
Research one of each type of plan for your chosen phone. Be sure to shop around for the
best deals and read what is included in the plan you find.
Type of plan Provider (e.g. Three, Telstra) Calls, SMS & Data Upfront/ Any extra services
included Monthly costs (e.g. international
minutes, Netflix
subscription)

SIM Only Dodo Unlimited national calls and texts,

unlimited international texts
$15 a month 200 minutes to selected countries,
unlimited international text

Post Paid Telstra 180GB, unlimited calls, unlimited

sms and mms,
$68 monthly 4 months spotify premium with
Telstra, 3 months apple tv+, 2
months binge, 3 months Telstra
device security

Pre Paid Optus Unlimited texts and talk, 200GB

data rollover
$180 International calls, up to 300
minutes standard to 50
destinations.
Scenario 2 – Buying a cell phone plan
Step 4: Decide on which plan makes the most sense for you

• Choose a plan which best fits your financial situation. The Telstra plan
• Does your plan include any hidden fees? Read through your plan and state any fees here. No