About prepaid and postpaid data plans
Prepaid vs Postpaid: Which is right for you?
Discover the differences between prepaid and postpaid data plans and choose the one that suits your needs.
What is prepaid and postpaid data?
Prepaid data plans offer flexibility and control over your usage. With no monthly bills or contracts, you can top up your data whenever you need it. Postpaid data plans offer the convenience of shared data among multiple SIM cards, allowing you to connect all your devices seamlessly. With postpaid, you don't have to worry about running out of data or constantly topping up. However, it's important to consider the potential drawbacks, such as higher monthly fees and the need to commit to a contract.
Comparison
| Allowance & contract | Single SIM Prepaid |
Multi-SIM Postpaid |
|---|---|---|
| Data allowance (e.g. 50GB) | ||
| Monthly, quarterly or yearly period | ||
| Pay per MB/GB over allowance | ||
| Data stops when allowance used | ||
| Can be used for unlimited data | ||
| Features | ||
| Set alerts at set MB/GB | ||
| Use with a single SIM card | ||
| Share allowance over multiple SIM cards | ||
| Manually or automatically top-up | Not applicable | |
| Automatic top-up discounts | Not applicable |
