Vodafone reveals unlimited iPad data plan
Vodafone Hutchison Australia (VHA) today announced data plans specific to the Apple iPad, in time for the tablet's Australian release on Friday, including a Vodafone-only unlimited prepaid option.
Vodafone Hutchison Australia (VHA) today announced data plans specific to the Apple iPad, in time for the tablet's Australian release on Friday, including a Vodafone-only unlimited prepaid option.
Vodafone's six- and 12-month plans include 1GB of data for AU$14.95 per month. The unlimited option will cost AU$49.95 per month and will need to be recharged every 30 days.
| Recharge value (AU) | Data allowance | Expiry |
|---|---|---|
| $9.95 | 250MB | 30 days |
| $14.95 | 1GB | 30 days |
| $29.95 | 4GB | 30 days |
| $49.95 | Unlimited | 30 days |
| $100 | 6GB | 180 days |
| $150 | 12GB | 365 days |
Vodafone's sister company, 3 Mobile, will also offer iPad prepaid micro-SIMs, though the options available for 3 customers are considerably slimmer as there will only be three monthly options and one plan with a year-long expiry.
| Recharge value (AU) | Data allowance | Expiry |
|---|---|---|
| $15 | 1.5GB | 30 days |
| $29 | 4GB | 30 days |
| $49 | 6GB | 30 days |
| $149 | 12GB | 365 days |
3 will also offer similar rates on a month-to-month contract plan. For details about iPad pricing from Telstra and Optus read Telstra, Optus won't sell the iPad.