Apple iPhone 17: Best plans, prices, and deals in Australia

Alex Choros - Managing Editor + Group Telco Editor

Last updated 24 September 2026

Contents

In this iPhone 17 guide:

iPhone 17 plans
iPhone 17 price
iPhone 17 features
iPhone 17 plan providers
How to choose the best iPhone 17 plan for you

This year's iPhone launch was a bit different than usual. While we got an iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max, Apple has yet to launch a "standard" iPhone 18. As such, the iPhone 17 will still be the go to for anyone looking for a cheaper Apple-made handset.

In this guide, we're looking at plans, deals, pricing, and key features for the standard iPhone 17.

iPhone 17 plans

The iPhone 17 is available on mobile plans from Telstra, Optus, and Vodafone. All three providers offer the choice of 24-month and 36-month repayment terms. A 24-month term means you own your iPhone 17 faster, while a 36-month term brings down your monthly cost.

#1	Optus	Optus $60 Optus Choice Plus Plan 100GB data Optus 5G in selected areas (exc NT) with a 5G device 36 mths device payments Deal: $39/mth and 100GB/mth for first 12 months, then 60GB/mth and $60/mth or as notified. New services. Ends 12.11.26. Terms apply. $77.86/mth Min. cost $1,437.96 Go to Site	$77.86/mth (plan + phone) Min. cost $1,437.96	Go to Site
#2	Vodafone	Vodafone $58 Small Plan 65GB data Vodafone 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices 36 mths device payments Deal: Includes $13/mth off plan fees for first 12 months when you stay connected to this plan. Ends 29.10.26. T&Cs apply. $88.02/mth Min. cost $1,593.72 Go to Site	$88.02/mth (plan + phone) Min. cost $1,593.72	Go to Site
#3	Vodafone	Vodafone $68 Medium Plan 220GB data Vodafone 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices 36 mths device payments Deal: Includes $18/mth off plan fees for first 12 months when you stay connected to this plan. Ends 29.10.26. T&Cs apply. $93.02/mth Min. cost $1,598.72 Go to Site	$93.02/mth (plan + phone) Min. cost $1,598.72	Go to Site
#4	Vodafone	Vodafone $78 Large Plan 420GB data Vodafone 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices 36 mths device payments Deal: Includes $23/mth off plan fees for first 12 months when you stay connected to this plan. Ends 29.10.26. T&Cs apply. $98.02/mth Min. cost $1,603.72 Go to Site	$98.02/mth (plan + phone) Min. cost $1,603.72	Go to Site
#5	Optus	Optus $69 Optus Promo Plan 360GB data Optus 5G in selected areas (exc NT) with a 5G device 36 mths device payments Deal: Upgrade & Protect included when you add a phone on a payment plan. Plus, get up to $10/mth SubHub credit for 12 mths. T&Cs apply. $107.86/mth Min. cost $1,467.96 Go to Site	$107.86/mth (plan + phone) Min. cost $1,467.96	Go to Site
#6	Optus	Optus $70 Optus Choice Plus Plan 240GB data Optus 5G in selected areas (exc NT) with a 5G device 36 mths device payments $108.86/mth Min. cost $1,468.96 Go to Site	$108.86/mth (plan + phone) Min. cost $1,468.96	Go to Site
#7	Telstra	Telstra $74 Basic Upfront Mobile Plan 50GB data Telstra 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices 36 mths device payments $117.02/mth Min. cost $1,622.72 Link not supplied	$117.02/mth (plan + phone) Min. cost $1,622.72	Link not supplied
#8	Telstra	Telstra $84 Essential Upfront Mobile Plan 180GB data Telstra 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices 36 mths device payments $127.02/mth Min. cost $1,632.72 Link not supplied	$127.02/mth (plan + phone) Min. cost $1,632.72	Link not supplied
#9	Optus	Optus $90 Optus Choice Plus Plan 480GB data Optus 5G in selected areas (exc NT) with a 5G device 36 mths device payments SubHub: Receive up to $20/mth SubHub credit when you have an active SubHub account with subs greater than $0. T&Cs apply $128.86/mth Min. cost $1,488.96 Go to Site	$128.86/mth (plan + phone) Min. cost $1,488.96	Go to Site
#10	Telstra	Telstra $99 Premium Upfront Mobile Plan 300GB data Telstra 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices 36 mths device payments $142.02/mth Min. cost $1,647.72 Link not supplied	$142.02/mth (plan + phone) Min. cost $1,647.72	Link not supplied

#1	Optus	Optus $60 Optus Choice Plus Plan 100GB data Optus 5G in selected areas (exc NT) with a 5G device 36 mths device payments Deal: $39/mth and 100GB/mth for first 12 months, then 60GB/mth and $60/mth or as notified. New services. Ends 12.11.26. Terms apply. $88.96/mth Min. cost $1,837.56 Go to Site	$88.96/mth (plan + phone) Min. cost $1,837.56	Go to Site
#2	Vodafone	Vodafone $58 Small Plan 65GB data Vodafone 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices 36 mths device payments Deal: Includes $13/mth off plan fees for first 12 months when you stay connected to this plan. Ends 29.10.26. T&Cs apply. $99.13/mth Min. cost $1,993.68 Go to Site	$99.13/mth (plan + phone) Min. cost $1,993.68	Go to Site
#3	Vodafone	Vodafone $68 Medium Plan 220GB data Vodafone 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices 36 mths device payments Deal: Includes $18/mth off plan fees for first 12 months when you stay connected to this plan. Ends 29.10.26. T&Cs apply. $104.13/mth Min. cost $1,998.68 Go to Site	$104.13/mth (plan + phone) Min. cost $1,998.68	Go to Site
#4	Vodafone	Vodafone $78 Large Plan 420GB data Vodafone 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices 36 mths device payments Deal: Includes $23/mth off plan fees for first 12 months when you stay connected to this plan. Ends 29.10.26. T&Cs apply. $109.13/mth Min. cost $2,003.68 Go to Site	$109.13/mth (plan + phone) Min. cost $2,003.68	Go to Site
#5	Optus	Optus $69 Optus Promo Plan 360GB data Optus 5G in selected areas (exc NT) with a 5G device 36 mths device payments Deal: Upgrade & Protect included when you add a phone on a payment plan. Plus, get up to $10/mth SubHub credit for 12 mths. T&Cs apply. $118.96/mth Min. cost $1,867.56 Go to Site	$118.96/mth (plan + phone) Min. cost $1,867.56	Go to Site
#6	Optus	Optus $70 Optus Choice Plus Plan 240GB data Optus 5G in selected areas (exc NT) with a 5G device 36 mths device payments $119.96/mth Min. cost $1,868.56 Go to Site	$119.96/mth (plan + phone) Min. cost $1,868.56	Go to Site
#7	Telstra	Telstra $74 Basic Upfront Mobile Plan 50GB data Telstra 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices 36 mths device payments $128.13/mth Min. cost $2,022.68 Link not supplied	$128.13/mth (plan + phone) Min. cost $2,022.68	Link not supplied
#8	Telstra	Telstra $84 Essential Upfront Mobile Plan 180GB data Telstra 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices 36 mths device payments $138.13/mth Min. cost $2,032.68 Link not supplied	$138.13/mth (plan + phone) Min. cost $2,032.68	Link not supplied
#9	Optus	Optus $90 Optus Choice Plus Plan 480GB data Optus 5G in selected areas (exc NT) with a 5G device 36 mths device payments SubHub: Receive up to $20/mth SubHub credit when you have an active SubHub account with subs greater than $0. T&Cs apply $139.96/mth Min. cost $1,888.56 Go to Site	$139.96/mth (plan + phone) Min. cost $1,888.56	Go to Site
#10	Telstra	Telstra $99 Premium Upfront Mobile Plan 300GB data Telstra 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices 36 mths device payments $153.13/mth Min. cost $2,047.68 Link not supplied	$153.13/mth (plan + phone) Min. cost $2,047.68	Link not supplied

24-month iPhone 17 plans

256GB plans
512GB plans

#1	Optus	Optus $60 Optus Choice Plus Plan 100GB data Optus 5G in selected areas (exc NT) with a 5G device 24 mths device payments Deal: $39/mth and 100GB/mth for first 12 months, then 60GB/mth and $60/mth or as notified. New services. Ends 12.11.26. Terms apply. $97.29/mth Min. cost $1,437.96 Go to Site	$97.29/mth (plan + phone) Min. cost $1,437.96	Go to Site
#2	Vodafone	Vodafone $58 Small Plan 65GB data Vodafone 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices 24 mths device payments Deal: Includes $13/mth off plan fees for first 12 months when you stay connected to this plan. Ends 29.10.26. T&Cs apply. $109.54/mth Min. cost $1,593.96 Go to Site	$109.54/mth (plan + phone) Min. cost $1,593.96	Go to Site
#3	Vodafone	Vodafone $68 Medium Plan 220GB data Vodafone 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices 24 mths device payments Deal: Includes $18/mth off plan fees for first 12 months when you stay connected to this plan. Ends 29.10.26. T&Cs apply. $114.54/mth Min. cost $1,598.96 Go to Site	$114.54/mth (plan + phone) Min. cost $1,598.96	Go to Site
#4	Vodafone	Vodafone $78 Large Plan 420GB data Vodafone 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices 24 mths device payments Deal: Includes $23/mth off plan fees for first 12 months when you stay connected to this plan. Ends 29.10.26. T&Cs apply. $119.54/mth Min. cost $1,603.96 Go to Site	$119.54/mth (plan + phone) Min. cost $1,603.96	Go to Site
#5	Optus	Optus $69 Optus Promo Plan 360GB data Optus 5G in selected areas (exc NT) with a 5G device 24 mths device payments Deal: Upgrade & Protect included when you add a phone on a payment plan. Plus, get up to $10/mth SubHub credit for 12 mths. T&Cs apply. $127.29/mth Min. cost $1,467.96 Go to Site	$127.29/mth (plan + phone) Min. cost $1,467.96	Go to Site
#6	Optus	Optus $70 Optus Choice Plus Plan 240GB data Optus 5G in selected areas (exc NT) with a 5G device 24 mths device payments $128.29/mth Min. cost $1,468.96 Go to Site	$128.29/mth (plan + phone) Min. cost $1,468.96	Go to Site
#7	Telstra	Telstra $74 Basic Upfront Mobile Plan 50GB data Telstra 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices 24 mths device payments $138.54/mth Min. cost $1,622.96 Link not supplied	$138.54/mth (plan + phone) Min. cost $1,622.96	Link not supplied
#8	Optus	Optus $90 Optus Choice Plus Plan 480GB data Optus 5G in selected areas (exc NT) with a 5G device 24 mths device payments SubHub: Receive up to $20/mth SubHub credit when you have an active SubHub account with subs greater than $0. T&Cs apply $148.29/mth Min. cost $1,488.96 Go to Site	$148.29/mth (plan + phone) Min. cost $1,488.96	Go to Site
#9	Telstra	Telstra $84 Essential Upfront Mobile Plan 180GB data Telstra 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices 24 mths device payments $148.54/mth Min. cost $1,632.96 Link not supplied	$148.54/mth (plan + phone) Min. cost $1,632.96	Link not supplied
#10	Telstra	Telstra $99 Premium Upfront Mobile Plan 300GB data Telstra 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices 24 mths device payments $163.54/mth Min. cost $1,647.96 Link not supplied	$163.54/mth (plan + phone) Min. cost $1,647.96	Link not supplied

#1	Optus	Optus $60 Optus Choice Plus Plan 100GB data Optus 5G in selected areas (exc NT) with a 5G device 24 mths device payments Deal: $39/mth and 100GB/mth for first 12 months, then 60GB/mth and $60/mth or as notified. New services. Ends 12.11.26. Terms apply. $113.94/mth Min. cost $1,837.56 Go to Site	$113.94/mth (plan + phone) Min. cost $1,837.56	Go to Site
#2	Vodafone	Vodafone $58 Small Plan 65GB data Vodafone 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices 24 mths device payments Deal: Includes $13/mth off plan fees for first 12 months when you stay connected to this plan. Ends 29.10.26. T&Cs apply. $126.20/mth Min. cost $1,993.80 Go to Site	$126.20/mth (plan + phone) Min. cost $1,993.80	Go to Site
#3	Vodafone	Vodafone $68 Medium Plan 220GB data Vodafone 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices 24 mths device payments Deal: Includes $18/mth off plan fees for first 12 months when you stay connected to this plan. Ends 29.10.26. T&Cs apply. $131.20/mth Min. cost $1,998.80 Go to Site	$131.20/mth (plan + phone) Min. cost $1,998.80	Go to Site
#4	Vodafone	Vodafone $78 Large Plan 420GB data Vodafone 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices 24 mths device payments Deal: Includes $23/mth off plan fees for first 12 months when you stay connected to this plan. Ends 29.10.26. T&Cs apply. $136.20/mth Min. cost $2,003.80 Go to Site	$136.20/mth (plan + phone) Min. cost $2,003.80	Go to Site
#5	Optus	Optus $69 Optus Promo Plan 360GB data Optus 5G in selected areas (exc NT) with a 5G device 24 mths device payments Deal: Upgrade & Protect included when you add a phone on a payment plan. Plus, get up to $10/mth SubHub credit for 12 mths. T&Cs apply. $143.94/mth Min. cost $1,867.56 Go to Site	$143.94/mth (plan + phone) Min. cost $1,867.56	Go to Site
#6	Optus	Optus $70 Optus Choice Plus Plan 240GB data Optus 5G in selected areas (exc NT) with a 5G device 24 mths device payments $144.94/mth Min. cost $1,868.56 Go to Site	$144.94/mth (plan + phone) Min. cost $1,868.56	Go to Site
#7	Telstra	Telstra $74 Basic Upfront Mobile Plan 50GB data Telstra 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices 24 mths device payments $155.20/mth Min. cost $2,022.80 Link not supplied	$155.20/mth (plan + phone) Min. cost $2,022.80	Link not supplied
#8	Optus	Optus $90 Optus Choice Plus Plan 480GB data Optus 5G in selected areas (exc NT) with a 5G device 24 mths device payments SubHub: Receive up to $20/mth SubHub credit when you have an active SubHub account with subs greater than $0. T&Cs apply $164.94/mth Min. cost $1,888.56 Go to Site	$164.94/mth (plan + phone) Min. cost $1,888.56	Go to Site
#9	Telstra	Telstra $84 Essential Upfront Mobile Plan 180GB data Telstra 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices 24 mths device payments $165.20/mth Min. cost $2,032.80 Link not supplied	$165.20/mth (plan + phone) Min. cost $2,032.80	Link not supplied
#10	Telstra	Telstra $99 Premium Upfront Mobile Plan 300GB data Telstra 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices 24 mths device payments $180.20/mth Min. cost $2,047.80 Link not supplied	$180.20/mth (plan + phone) Min. cost $2,047.80	Link not supplied

How much does the iPhone 17 cost in Australia?

The iPhone 17 launched at $1,399, but thanks to a recent price rise, now costs a minimum of $1,549 for a 256GB model. Here's full pricing for the 2025 iPhones and the new iPhone 17e:

2025 iPhone pricing

Phone	RRP	Check price on
iPhone 17e (256GB)	$1,149	Amazon
iPhone 17e (512GB)	$1,549	Amazon
iPhone 17 (256GB)	$1,549	Amazon
iPhone 17 (512GB)	$1,849	Amazon
iPhone Air (256GB)	$1,899	Amazon
iPhone Air (512GB)	$2,299	Amazon
iPhone Air (1TB)	$3,099	Amazon
iPhone 17 Pro (256GB)*	$1,999	Amazon
iPhone 17 Pro (512GB)*	$2,399	Amazon
iPhone 17 Pro (1TB)*	$2,799	Amazon
iPhone 17 Pro Max (256GB)*	$2,199	Amazon
iPhone 17 Pro Max (512GB)*	$2,599	Amazon
iPhone 17 Pro Max (1TB)*	$2,999	Amazon
iPhone 17 Pro Max (2TB)*	$3,799	Amazon

^{*iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max were discontinued in September 2026. While the iPhone 17e, iPhone 17, and iPhone Air got price increases when the iPhone 18 Pro launched, this wasn't the case for the iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max. As such, we're still listing their launch pricing here. You should be able to find them cheaper, however.}

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iPhone 17 features

Every 2025 iPhone model has a few shared features. These include a variant of the new A19 chipset, an anti-reflective display coating, Ceramic Shield 2 protection with better scratch resistance, 256GB of starting storage, and a higher-resolution selfie camera.

iPhone 17 design

Every member of the iPhone 17 family looks a little different this time.

The iPhone 17 has the smallest visual refresh, but still has meaningful changes. It features a 120Hz refresh rate display for the first time, and a slightly larger 6.3-inch display like 2024's iPhone 16 Pro. Given even budget Android devices feature 120Hz refresh panels, Apple finally giving the iPhone 17 a smoother display is a welcome upgrade.

With the iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max, Apple moved away from a titanium build and swapped back to aluminium. The pair feature an aluminium unibody, but with a glass cutout for wireless charging and MagSafe. There's also a much larger camera bump, which Apple calls the "plateau", almost similar to the Pixel 10 family's camera bar.

Lastly, the iPhone Air measures in at 5.6mm at its thinnest point, which makes it even slimmer than Samsung's Galaxy S25 Edge. The phone has a 6.5-inch 120Hz display, but just a single rear-facing camera.

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iPhone 17 camera

The standard iPhone 17 has a 48MP primary lens and a new 48MP ultra-wide lens.

On the Pro front, both the iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max now have three 48MP cameras: a 48MP primary lens, a 48MP ultra-wide lens, and a new 48MP telephoto lens with 8x optical zoom.

The iPhone Air has a single 48MP camera.

All four models have an 18MP selfie camera, up from 12MP in previous years. Dubbed the "Center Stage" camera, this is backed by an unusual square sensor. This enables landscape selfie photos while still holding the phone vertically, and face tracking when making video calls.

iPhone 17 camera samples

Check out these camera samples taken on the iPhone 17. Click or tap on any photo to see a larger version.

iPhone 17 battery

Every iPhone 17 model has a slightly bigger battery. The iPhone 17 can get up to 30 hours of video playback per charge, up from 22 on the iPhone 16. The 6.3-inch iPhone 17 Pro offers up to 31 hours of video playback per charge, up from 27 on the iPhone 16 Pro. The 6.9-inch iPhone 17 Pro Max promises up to 37 hours of video playback, up from 33 in the iPhone 16 Pro Max.

The iPhone Air is able to get up to 28 hours of video playback per charge.

iPhone 17 processor

All 2025 iPhone models are powered by a new Apple-made A19 processor.

The standard iPhone 17 features a "standard" A19 chipset, the iPhone Air features an A19 Pro chipset with five GPU cores, while the Pro models feature an A19 Pro with six GPU cores.

iPhone 17 eSIM

US iPhone models haven't had a physical SIM since the iPhone 14, and relied on eSIM. The iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Pro, and iPhone 17 Pro Max still have a physical SIM card on top of eSIM, but the iPhone Air no longer has a physical SIM slot.

eSIM (an electronic SIM or embedded SIM) is a rewritable SIM card that’s built directly into the phone. It never leaves your phone. Instead, you simply download a "software SIM" from your provider of choice.

iPhone 17 5G

The iPhone 17 family and iPhone Air all naturally have 5G connectivity. WhistleOut's coverage checker tool has 5G coverage maps, making it easy to see whether you can get 5G. All you need to do is pop in your address when searching for a new phone plan. After you've done so and hit Search, you can jump straight to the coverage map by tapping See Coverage Map and then tapping Click To Activate Interactive Map.

This map will show you what kind of coverage you have in your area. 5G coverage is highlighted using the darkest shade of purple, but unticking 4G can help make it clearer. The drop-down menu lets you choose between telcos.

Coverage maps are only approximate, only show outdoor coverage, and may be impacted by local conditions such as buildings.

Click to Activate Interactive Map

Coverage information is collected from carriers and other third party sources. This is approximate coverage only and does not include indoor coverage. Actual speed and performance depends on your location and device. Local conditions and things like natural and artificial physical features of an area all affect your reception. Coverage © Mosaik

2025 iPhone models compared

	iPhone 17	iPhone Air	iPhone 17 Pro	iPhone 17 Pro Max
Display	6.3-inch OLED	6.5-inch OLED	6.3-inch OLED	6.9-inch OLED
Resolution	Super Retina XDR	Super Retina XDR	Super Retina XDR	Super Retina XDR
Refresh Rate	120Hz	120Hz	120Hz	120Hz
Rear Cameras	48MP + 48MP	48MP	3x 48MP + LiDAR	3x 48MP + LiDAR
Front Camera	18MP	18MP	18MP	18MP
Processor	A19	A19 Pro (5-core)	A19 Pro (6-core)	A19 Pro (6-core)
Storage	256GB - 512GB	256GB - 1TB	256GB - 1TB	256GB - 2TB
Water-Resistance	IP68	IP68	IP68	IP68
5G	Sub 6	Sub 6	Sub 6	Sub 6
SIM	Physical + eSIM	eSIM	Physical + eSIM	Physical + eSIM
Price	From $1,399	From $1,799	From $1,999	From $2,199

iPhone 17 plan providers

Telstra, Optus, and Vodafone are all ranging the iPhone 17 family. Here's a breakdown of the major benefits you can expect each provider to offer.

Telstra iPhone 17 plans

Widest 5G coverage in Australia
Access to the Telstra Plus perks and rewards program

Telstra plans

Telstra iPhone plans are often the priciest on the Australian market, but they do come with a host of perks.

Telstra lets you pay your iPhone off over 12, 24, or 36 months, and all plans are free from excess data charges. If you go over your cap, your data will simply be slowed to speeds of 1.5Mbps, which is still fast enough to stream video in SD. But speeds may be slower during peak times.

Telstra still has Australia's largest mobile network, covering over 2.14 million square kilometres. In addition, Telstra has a partnership with Starlink operator SpaceX, allowing you to send text messages and use select apps via satellite when mobile coverage is unavailable. A clear view of the sky is needed for this.

Telstra is the only telco in Australia to still have a rewards program. As a customer, you earn points for every dollar spent with Telstra, which can then be redeemed for discounts on new tech.

Optus iPhone 17 plans

Discounted streaming services through SubHub
$5 for 5GB of roaming data when overseas

Optus plans

Optus iPhone plans come with solid data inclusions.

Higher-end Optus plans also come with unlimited international calls to selected destinations included with the plan.

All Optus plans are contract-free, and devices can be paid off across 12, 24, or 36 months.

In addition, all Optus postpaid plans are free from excess data charges. If you go over your allowance, you'll be slowed to 1.5Mbps rather than being billed $10 per gigabyte.

Vodafone iPhone 17 plans

Bundling options
Access to Vodafone's famous $5 roaming

Vodafone plans

Vodafone iPhone plans may not come with the kinds of freebies and perks you can get from Optus or Telstra, but they have bonuses when it comes to bundling.

If you have a Vodafone mobile plan, you can get most of the telco's internet plans - NBN, 5G home internet, and 4G home internet - at a discounted rate.

Vodafone customers also save $5 per month if they bundle a second mobile plan on to their account, and then an extra $15 for each plan after.

Vodafone postpaid plans are all free from excess data charges. When you go over your plan allowance, you'll be capped at 2Mbps.

You'll also get access to Vodafone's famous $5 roaming, which is still easily the best way to travel with your Australian phone number.

Thanks to a network sharing agreement with Optus, Vodafone's network coverage is now practically identical to Optus' when it comes to 4G.

How to choose the best iPhone 17 plan for you

There are a few key factors to keep in mind when choosing your iPhone 17 plan:

Answering "how much mobile data do I use" can help you avoid overspending. Don't pay for more data than you need
Decide whether you want to pay off your phone shorter on a 24-month plan or get a smaller bill over a longer period of time on a 36-month plan
If you're a frequent overseas traveller, consider any international roaming inclusions
You may also want to make international phone calls so check if the destinations you may be calling are included in your plan

If you're having trouble deciding, check out our guide to the best iPhone plans.

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Alex Choros is the Managing Editor of WhistleOut Australia and an award-winning journalist. He's been writing about consumer technology for over a decade and is an expert on the Australian telco sector, to the point where he knows far too many phone and internet plans by heart. In addition to leading the WhistleOut editorial team, Alex is responsible for ruining the office Sonos with his troubled taste in music.

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