Postpaid mobile plans usually require a credit check and sometimes a deposit. Prepaid plans do not, and they are often cheaper for the same network coverage.
Mobile service
Smaller carriers resell capacity on the major networks at lower prices. Coverage is comparable; customer service and data prioritisation may differ.
- Prepaid plan — no credit check, month to month
- Postpaid plan — credit check, device financing available
- eSIM — often activatable before arrival
Home internet
Availability depends on the physical infrastructure at your address. Check serviceability by exact address before signing a lease if remote work matters to you.