Vodafone Australia has confirmed a AU$4 monthly price increase for its mobile plans, set to take effect on April 5, 2024. This adjustment primarily impacts existing customers who have been with the provider since before the January 2024 price rise, which had previously affected only new customers. The upcoming increase will apply to a wide range of legacy plans, many of which may still be priced below Vodafone's current offerings even after the price adjustment.
In response to customer concerns, Vodafone is enhancing its value proposition by adding extra data allowances to the affected plans. Customers will receive a minimum of 10GB of additional data each month, with some plans offering up to 60GB more. For instance, a customer currently paying AU$40 per month for 80GB of data will see their plan increase to AU$44 per month, now including 90GB of data.
While Vodafone has not specified which exact plans are subject to the price increase, the company has indicated that hundreds of legacy plans will be affected. This broad adjustment aims to standardize pricing across Vodafone's mobile plan offerings.
For customers seeking alternative options, several competitive plans are available:
- Spintel: Offers a 25GB data plan with no lock-in contract at AU$14 per month for the first six months, increasing to AU$22 per month thereafter. (whistleout.com.au)
- Everyday Mobile: Provides a 55GB data plan with no lock-in contract at AU$36 per month for Everyday Rewards members. (whistleout.com.au)
- iiNet: Features a 40GB data plan with no lock-in contract at AU$15 per month for the first six months, then AU$29.99 per month ongoing. (whistleout.com.au)
These alternatives offer competitive pricing and data allowances, potentially providing better value for customers affected by Vodafone's price increase.
For more details on Vodafone's upcoming price changes and the additional data allowances, you can refer to the official announcement.