4 yrs, 11 mths ago

Mobile, plans, personal use. Suggestions.

Help Beautyheaven Gang!

I haven’t used mobile phone in many many years….still have none. But…soon will need one.

So, have no idea how things work. Where to start. Will buy phone , but need plan to suit personal use: calls, messaging, checking maps from time to time (not too often), checking emails/Facebook messages/Beautyheaven notifications (obviously)-when on the go/not at home only. That is it.

Suggestions please!

And what everyone suggests on which phone to get . Do not care the price. Just plans need to be as low as possible. I am not a huge user of the stuff, mostly need for calls and to be reached (people are complaining a lot, family and friends…that they can not call me on a whim. Ah, too bad )

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  • 3 yrs, 1 mth ago

    GO AWAY… YOU HAVE BEEN REPORTED! STOP ANNOYING US!

  • 3 yrs, 10 mths ago

    I’ve reported the previous spam by TammiLiX on the “SERIAL SPAM MEMBER ON BH” thread. Do not click on the blue link.

  • 4 yrs, 11 mths ago

    Question: do I really need a front glass screen cover for the new toy?

    I got the protective case (x-doria…so if I drop it , it is ok), but nothing for the front. Unsure if it is really needed

    Edit: scratch that (no pun intended)….just saw , s10+ comes with screen protector on it already. Cool….

  • 4 yrs, 11 mths ago

    Nice phone Yohanna. Now you’ll never miss a bargain alert.

    • 4 yrs, 11 mths ago

      Noooooooo! I am poor now xD

      But I did spend hours going trough settings to disable notifications of sorts, apps, adds, tracking and stuff (whatever I could find that goes on autopilot. I am the pilot …you little #$@%thing!!!) There is so much in that little gadget!! And what the heck is Bixby….seriously…another ridiculous name to another droid voice? Boring. Who on earth comes up with these stupid names….siri, bixby…what is next….

  • 4 yrs, 11 mths ago

    Had been playing with it and leaving it on since bought. Battery still going strong, played spotify during night…etc. Cool toy.

    Just now looking to get good clear casing that is drop proof. And so far best prepaid found is 150$ per year for 80GB data on Telstra network with unlimited calls also unlimited international ….so good enough for me

  • 4 yrs, 11 mths ago

    Peanuts for dinner tonight. And apples. It’s worth it hahahhah

  • 4 yrs, 11 mths ago

    Shopping done! Galaxy s10+.
    GeeJ, thank you heeeeeeeaps!! I would never know about price matching if you did not tell me! Saved me 338.50 bucks!!!! **Thankyouthankyouthank you =D

    Thank you all for amazing suggestions! Plus now, just hunting those year packages left =D

    You are all the best! xxx

    • 4 yrs, 11 mths ago

      No worries Yoh. So very glad you were able to save so much. It really makes the purchase less painful. Are showing off your phone or gorgeous mani there 🙂

    • 4 yrs, 11 mths ago

      I`m incredibly impressed that the nail polish matches the phone!!!!!! Good one, Yohanna!!!! Enjoy!! Don`t freak out if it takes a while to feel completely “”at home”” with it.

      • 4 yrs, 11 mths ago

        hahah….phone is actually “”Prism Green”” ( teal in real life). My nails navy. Unfortunately Aussie market does not have Prism Blue (only US I think, but they don`t have teal one) , I would get that one for sure! My fave colour!

        Yes, still playing with the stuff….just changing pre set time zone took me a while hahahah

    • 4 yrs, 11 mths ago

      Ooh, nice! I`ve always wanted a Samsung galaxy but always end up buying something cheaper which I`m usually disappointed by. Next time I`ll splash out. 🙂

      • 4 yrs, 11 mths ago

        Look, first time ever buying mobile phone, so better it be good one. Not that I am going to be buying these things every year ….it is going to stay for a while haha

        Depends what you need them for. I really did not need this stuff, just a phone…but , since I`m loving gadgets….ah well, why not buy a nice toy while I`m at it ¯ _ (ツ)_ /¯

  • 4 yrs, 11 mths ago

    I have been using Aldi now for a few years. They are on the Telstra network so signal is usually better than others and not as expensive as Telstra. You have to have your own phone though. The monthly plans are quite cheap generally but when there is an offer for a 1 year subscription this is usually fantastic. The last one cost $99 for the year which included all call costs and sms and also included 1000gb of data. I usually use my home wi fi for data but occasionally use the mobile and there is always more than enough and with wi fi hotspots around you can also get lots of free wi fi if needed.

    My mobile is an iPhone which was a replacement new phone but Aldi sim works in any phone as long as it isn’t locked into a network when you purchase it. It has the option of a small or micro sim too. Setting up the account can be a bit of a pain with their identification requirements but eventually it is a very good plan, especially for meeting your needs which are basically the same as my usage too.

    • 4 yrs, 11 mths ago

      Wow that is good! $99 for a year and 1000gb of data is heaps!! I thought my optus one was a bargain now I feel ripped off! HAHA

      • 4 yrs, 11 mths ago

        Thisisme, I think she meant it in mb? It is 1gb per month, 12 gb for this year plan.

      • 4 yrs, 11 mths ago

        I just checked, yes it is 1000 gb for the year, not based on a per month usage. You can also buy extra data if you are running out. They offer these specials randomly once a year. My plan has only used 8.5 gb and it runs out in September so I have lots of data left. Keep your eye out on Aldi as they only have it on sale for about 5-6 weeks when it does become available. You have to buy the sim pack from them, then port your number across, don`t activate their sim though. Their monthly plans are currently as low as $15 with 2.5 gb data, check out online. They also use the 4g Telstra network so the signal is as good as with Telstra, providing you are in an area that Telstra is good but you can`t use the Telstra air hotspots.

      • 4 yrs, 11 mths ago

        Woow! Thank you Am! I already bought Boost yearly prepaid. 150$ with 80GB , unlimited int. calls etc. With my usage it will be more than enough. But will keep my eye on Aldi in the future

      • 4 yrs, 11 mths ago

        Boost us good too and including international calls is a bonus that ALDImobile doesn’t include but I use FaceTime or messenger or Skype for my international calls. It all works out one way or another. Good luck

      • 4 yrs, 11 mths ago

        It`s good for what I need it for…for now. Still playing with everything.

        Just realized, I did not buy a phone…but an insane computer/5cameras/tv/doc.scanner….etc haha xD

      • 4 yrs, 11 mths ago

        Ha ha ha, had to laugh! Finding s phone is so confusing as some are good and inexpensive and others are complicated and don’t meet needs. I really like my iPhone as it is simple to use, most of the time.

      • 4 yrs, 11 mths ago

        It`s easy to get addicted to this. Be careful 😉

      • 4 yrs, 11 mths ago

        No worries Peaches! All settings done (I think), all features covered (I think), commands done (ones I need)….now it can sleep until I need it.

        Never been easy for me to get addicted to anything (but peanuts xD)

      • 4 yrs, 11 mths ago

        I`m just the opposite. Wish I had your kind of resilience

    • 4 yrs, 11 mths ago

      That is cheap! Love this plan also….will keep my eye on this! Thank you heaps Am!!! xx

  • 4 yrs, 11 mths ago

    Optus have a great prepaid “Prepaid Epic Value” which I have. Its’s $180 for 365 days with unlimited national calls 60gb data. Works out to be $15 a month and approx 5 gb data so if you don’t use much that will be plenty. I don’t use my phone much either but want to know I can have data if I need it and phone calls unlimited.

    I love it as you can have it for 12 months and not worry about needing to recharge all the time. I’ve had it since January this year and love it. Just hope come recharge time they still have the same bundle to re-charge for another year.

    As for phones, I have an apple Iphone but starting to really hate it as always having problems with backing up my images so won’t recommend them to anyone again as constant issues which are annoying!!

    • 4 yrs, 11 mths ago

      Love this plan! Sounds like it is more than enough for me! Yes! Thank you This is me! xxx

      • 4 yrs, 11 mths ago

        No worries. It`s the only one I found that gives you lots of stuff for a small price rather than having to pay at least $30 or so each month for like 2 years on plan and then other prepaid options are similar or may be a little less but you don`t get as much included. Good Luck!

  • 4 yrs, 11 mths ago

    One more thing with the latest galaxy phones Yoh they come with Microsoft office (excel,word,powerpoint etc..) and you can just plug them in a dock and can work as a computer (you need a bigger screen ofcourse to plug onto)

    edit to add you can get MS office in the latest iphones too

    • 4 yrs, 11 mths ago

      I am getting Galaxy then! =0

      • 4 yrs, 11 mths ago

        Hi Yoh, to save you a few $, most tech stores price match. If you find the phone you want cheaper at reputable online Australian stores Officeworks beats the price by 5%.

      • 4 yrs, 11 mths ago

        oooooh, thank you Gee!! xx

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