Ok, my partner is currently on a Vodafone $39 open plan for mobile giving her 1.25 GB, 300 mins and unlimited texts.

We are looking to upgrade her S2 to a S6. To do so with Vodafone, the phone will cost $43 per month (24 mths), plus $99 upfront - total $1,131.

2Degrees will do the phone for $1,099 over 24 months, and for $39 give us 400 carry over minutes, 1.5 GB data and unlimited txts.

So, it's a no-brainer isn't it?

When I raised this with Vodafone, they offered a first month credit which brought the cost of the phone to a par with 2Degrees.

Yes, we qualify for $10 monthly discount from Vodafone for broadband as we have an on account mobile, but even after this, the 2Degrees extra 100 mins per month, plus carry over, and the extra 250 MB data still make 2Degrees the better deal. And I fully expect 2Degrees to offer a similar discount for broadband now they have purchased 2Degrees.

No qualms with Vodafone as company, their product is good. But we'll be swapping over to 2Degrees.