If you’re in the market for a new phone plan, then you’ve likely heard Vodafone making a bit of noise about its recent network expansion. As we reported last year, the upgrades come thanks to a new partnership between TPG Telecom (which owns Vodafone) and Optus. This deal lets Vodafone use Optus’ regional infrastructure to significantly enlarge its mobile network coverage area, taking it from 400,000 to 1,000,000 square kilometres, and increasing its overall reach from 95.4 to 98.4% of the Australian population.
As of January 30, Vodafone has officially switched on the expansion, more than doubling its area of coverage across the nation. States with more regional population centres will particularly benefit – coverage in Queensland has quadrupled, for example – and it means that Vodafone is now a much more viable option for Aussies living or frequently visiting more remote areas. Where in the past they may have had to opt for more expensive plans from Optus and Telstra to ensure a phone signal, that's no longer the case.
Already offering the most affordable plans of the big three, Vodafone has dropped some specific deals to celebrate its doubled network coverage, including AU$10 off all SIM-only mobile phone plans for the first 12 months… and double the data on those plans for as long as you stay signed up.
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That's not even close to the only deals on offer from Vodafone right now, though. While the deals above can rival any of the best SIM-only plans currently on the market, pairing them with some of the best phones available makes them even more attractive.
If you’re keen on a handset upgrade with a plan, it's hard to argue for any other route than buying through Vodafone right now. When purchased with a plan, Vodafone is offering up to AU$1,750 off Samsung Galaxy S25, S25 Plus and S25 Ultra pre-orders, AU$560 off the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 range, AU$150 off iPhone 15 Pro models and the Samsung Galaxy A55 for just AU$6p/m.
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