{"id":3783,"date":"2018-08-16T07:00:33","date_gmt":"2018-08-15T21:00:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.letsbemates.com.au\/?p=3783"},"modified":"2022-02-22T09:40:52","modified_gmt":"2022-02-21T22:40:52","slug":"no-contract-mobile-phone-plan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.letsbemates.com.au\/mate\/no-contract-mobile-phone-plan\/","title":{"rendered":"4 Benefits of a no contract mobile phone plan"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>According to an Australian government survey, nearly <a href=\"https:\/\/www.acma.gov.au\/publications\/2019-10\/report\/mobile-only-australia-living-without-fixed-line-home\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">one-third<\/a> of the adult residents in our country own a mobile phone but have no fixed landline at home. If you stop to take a moment to think about that number, that\u2019s a whole lot of contracts and restrictions!<\/p>\n<p>Thankfully, there are options if you don\u2019t like the idea of being tied to a mobile phone carrier. At MATE, we believe in giving you freedom &#8211; which is why our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsbemates.com.au\/mobile\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">smartphone plans<\/a> never include a restrictive contract.<\/p>\n<p>Here are four benefits of a no contract mobile phone plan.<\/p>\n<h2>Benefit #1: Huge savings<\/h2>\n<p>If you\u2019re looking to save a good deal of money on your monthly bill, a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsbemates.com.au\/mobile\/saving-with-no-contract-mobile-sims\/\">no contract mobile phone plan<\/a> is definitely the way to go. Most companies that offer contracted plans understand that they are locking you into a rate for an extended period of time, whether you like it or not. This generally translates into higher monthly bills and an excessive number of fees associated with your plan.<\/p>\n<p>Who really wants to deal with all that? Especially if you have an entire family of smartphone users to pay for each month.<\/p>\n<p>No contract mobile phone plans are a bit different. We understand that you have the freedom to take your business elsewhere if the rate becomes too high. So, we regularly offer specials and incentives to ensure you\u2019re always getting the best service at the lowest possible cost. A win for both your peace of mind and your wallet!<\/p>\n<p><b>    <div class=\"cta-nbn-facts\">\r\n        <a href=\"\/nbn\/\" class=\"inner-wrap\">\r\n            <div class=\"price\">\r\n                <div class=\"wrapper\">\r\n                    <span class=\"prefix\">$<\/span>\r\n                    <div class=\"amount\">51<\/div>\r\n                    <span class=\"suffix\">per mth*<\/span>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n            <div class=\"details-wrap\" style=\"width: 100%\">\r\n                <div class=\"item\">\r\n                    <div class=\"info\">\r\n                        <h4 class=\"heading cta-link\">Crikey nbn 25\/10<\/h4>\r\n                        <p class=\"brief-info\">Best plan for 1-2 people<\/p>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n                <div class=\"item\">\r\n                    <h4 class=\"heading\">Unlimited<\/h4>\r\n                    <p class=\"details\">*For first 6 mths with BINGE25<\/p>\r\n                    <span class=\"extra\">Then reverts to $76\/mth<\/span>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n                <div class=\"item\">\r\n                    <h4 class=\"heading\">25 mbps<\/h4>\r\n                    <p class=\"details\">Typical busy period download speed (7pm to 11 pm)<\/p>\r\n                    <span class=\"extra\">*Speeds may be lower on FTTN\/B, FTTC<\/span>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/a>\r\n        <div class=\"bottom\">\r\n            <div class=\"item\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/mymate.letsbemates.com.au\/cis\/326.pdf\"><i class=\"far fa-file-pdf\"><\/i> Critical Information Summary<\/a><\/div>\r\n            <div class=\"item\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.letsbemates.com.au\/includes\/uploads\/Important%20Stuff\/mate_nbn_kfs_regular.pdf\">nbn Key Facts Sheet<\/a><\/div>\r\n            <div class=\"item\"><span class=\"more-info\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsbemates.com.au\/nbn\/\">More information<\/a> <i class=\"fas fa-question-circle\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/b><\/p>\n<h2>Benefit #2: Total flexibility<\/h2>\n<p>Feeling a little talkative this month? <a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsbemates.com.au\/mate\/best-netflix-shows\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Binge watching the latest Netflix<\/a> release on your mobile phone during your lunch break? Or maybe you are traveling and have many more awesome pics than normal to upload to Instagram? What if someone you love is located in another country and you need more international minutes? We get it. Sometimes your mobile phone usage is high and sometimes it is a little lower.<\/p>\n<p>But why pay for something you don\u2019t need? With a no contract phone plan, you have total flexibility. That means you can change data plans or other features as needed instead of being locked in.<\/p>\n<p>Think of it as a way of making your phone bill match your lifestyle instead of the other way around.<\/p>\n<h2>Benefit #3: Upgrade to a new phone when you want<\/h2>\n<p>We can all agree that tech changes quickly and awesome new gadgets are always being released. Have your eye on the latest <a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsbemates.com.au\/mate\/iphone-or-android\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Android or Apple device<\/a>? Good luck switching to a new phone with a restrictive carrier. Most require you to trade in your old phone or pay an extended rental payment on your new one.<\/p>\n<p>With a no contract mobile phone plan, you have the freedom to switch devices anytime you like. This gives you the ability to try out the latest device <em>or<\/em> simply utilise a used phone if your previous one suffers damage without a ton of hassle. Great, right? We think so!<\/p>\n<h2>Benefit #4: Great customer service<\/h2>\n<p>Many carriers offer no contract plans in addition to their other restrictive options. However, the quality of their customer service toward the no contract customers often diminishes or becomes virtually non-existent.<\/p>\n<p>By opting to use a carrier that only offers no contract mobile phone plans, you can ensure you\u2019re always getting the best customer service possible. (<strong>Hint:<\/strong> At MATE, we pride ourselves on our Australian-based team and the high level of customer satisfaction we are able to provide all of our customers.)<\/p>\n<p>Are you ready to ditch your contract and find a better alternative? <a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsbemates.com.au\/mobile\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Find out more<\/a> about switching to MATE now!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>According to an Australian government survey, nearly one-third of the adult residents in our country own a mobile phone but have no fixed landline at home. If you stop to take a moment to think about that number, that\u2019s a whole lot of contracts and restrictions! Thankfully, there are options if you don\u2019t like the&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":3805,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[26],"tags":[],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v20.6 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>4 Benefits of a no contract mobile phone plan<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"You don\u2019t have to sign your life away to a 24-month contract to get the best deal. Here are 5 benefits of having a no contract internet plan. 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