If your mobile plan is going up in cost, you won’t be alone. What’s happening, and what should you do?
Everything can seem like it costs too much at the moment, from coffee to petrol to phones and more, and your phone service is about to be one such casualty of that, as telcos look set to increase costs.
Telstra is doing it, and two of Telstra’s smaller providers are doing it, too. And before you ask, Optus and Vodafone are beginning to do it, as well.
What’s going on, and is there a difference between each telco? Is all Telstra access the same, or are there differences?
Tune into ABC Melbourne Drive with Justin Smith filling in for Ali Moore on April 7, 2026, and you’ll hear all about it. The segment kicks off from just after the 1 hour 30 minute mark (1.31.14 to be exact, and runs for about 15 minutes.