Ysc3 Twincharged May 25, 2013 Share May 25, 2013 anyone been Australia ? do they have those prepaid phone cards which has data also for travelers ? something like those one2free prepaid data/phonecards in HKG ? ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flameblade 1st Gear May 25, 2013 Share May 25, 2013 anyone been Australia ? do they have those prepaid phone cards which has data also for travelers ? something like those one2free prepaid data/phonecards in HKG ? I used this during my holiday in melb/ goldcost last december. Optus prepaid It has 3G data plan and I also used it to call back Singapore, Thailand and Malaysia which is charged using their local rates. Brought the AUD$50 credit, did not mange to finish using up the credits during my 10 day trip (left with AUD$30+). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jman888 Moderator May 25, 2013 Share May 25, 2013 get Telstra and never get Vodafone Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ysc3 Twincharged May 25, 2013 Author Share May 25, 2013 oh ! thanks for the reply ... seems the cheapest pp card there is AU$30 ... quite hefty ... considering its a one week holiday there only ... and i actually want data connection only ... our phones got autoroam liow mah ... but at least now i know. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tjkbeluga 5th Gear May 25, 2013 Share May 25, 2013 (edited) anyone been Australia ? do they have those prepaid phone cards which has data also for travelers ? something like those one2free prepaid data/phonecards in HKG ? was in melbourne over a month ago... Got my friend to get aldi card for me. aud50 for 30 days of unlimited local call and 5gb of data. helluva good deal if you ask me... Edited May 25, 2013 by Tjkbeluga Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kangadrool Supersonic May 25, 2013 Share May 25, 2013 oh ! thanks for the reply ... seems the cheapest pp card there is AU$30 ... quite hefty ... considering its a one week holiday there only ... and i actually want data connection only ... our phones got autoroam liow mah ... but at least now i know. Down under, the distribution cost is high. Not worth "printing" and selling low value cards. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tjkbeluga 5th Gear May 25, 2013 Share May 25, 2013 oh ! thanks for the reply ... seems the cheapest pp card there is AU$30 ... quite hefty ... considering its a one week holiday there only ... and i actually want data connection only ... our phones got autoroam liow mah ... but at least now i know. knn... 30 still hiam expensive. what do you expect for data plan..... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackyv Turbocharged May 25, 2013 Share May 25, 2013 I bought amaysim during my 10days gold coast holiday.., $20 bucks, $10 for call and $10 for data....got it from 7-11.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ysc3 Twincharged May 25, 2013 Author Share May 25, 2013 I bought amaysim during my 10days gold coast holiday.., $20 bucks, $10 for call and $10 for data....got it from 7-11.. so i assume that no registration is required since can get at 7-11 also ? this seems a good deal ... hopefully can just get the $10 data pack ... since unlikely i will be calling anyone there. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackyv Turbocharged May 25, 2013 Share May 25, 2013 so i assume that no registration is required since can get at 7-11 also ? this seems a good deal ... hopefully can just get the $10 data pack ... since unlikely i will be calling anyone there. Still need to call a number to register and activate..... The number to call and steps are all in the package.. I told them I'm a tourist, just provide some info and it's all done ..but if you decide to get it, go to their web site and get the apn info ready.. I don't have those setting and wasted first day, untill I got free WiFi the next day then got the apn setting set up.. don't bother to ask 7-11 staff, they only sell and won't know the apn setting... If I'm not wrong, I charge ( try term it as re-charge, mean top up.. ) $10 for the call and $10 for 1g (or was it 500mb) data... Btw, call to sg is like 7 or 8 cent per minute... Damn cheap.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiger1 6th Gear May 25, 2013 Share May 25, 2013 (edited) If you are going with a big family, i strongly recommend you buy walkie talkies. I brought 2 at T2 changi at sgd 48. That was the best toy i brought in yearsss! When we were shopping at the harbour city in goldcoast, it was super good. Range not an issue even in built up area. My bro-in-law managed to radio me from our hotel when i drove to the casino which was easily 10 km away. Just an advise, buy batteries in singapore. 4AAA batteries can cost aud 20. To add, the black color radios are abt the size of the old school pager. Very small. Edited May 25, 2013 by Tiger1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kopites Supersonic May 25, 2013 Share May 25, 2013 If you are going with a big family, i strongly recommend you buy walkie talkies. I brought 2 at T2 changi at sgd 48. That was the best toy i brought in yearsss! When we were shopping at the harbour city in goldcoast, it was super good. Range not an issue even in built up area. My bro-in-law managed to radio me from our hotel when i drove to the casino which was easily 10 km away. Just an advise, buy batteries in singapore. 4AAA batteries can cost aud 20. To add, the black color radios are abt the size of the old school pager. Very small. Good deal. Kind to share further info; shop location? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiger1 6th Gear May 25, 2013 Share May 25, 2013 Good deal. Kind to share further info; shop location? The brand is Uniden. Brought it from the IT shop located near to the middle smoking room. Hard to tell you but it is the largest shop. You cant miss it. They sell higher price model too but i think this set is good enough for normal use. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayleigh 6th Gear May 25, 2013 Share May 25, 2013 anyone been Australia ? do they have those prepaid phone cards which has data also for travelers ? something like those one2free prepaid data/phonecards in HKG ? If you are going to Sydney, after you have collected the luggage and out of the immigration, there are a number of telco. I was in Sydney last October and the rate was able A$2 per day. I think I paid $14 for seven days usage with 2 GB data and 200 mins of free incoming call. Ok lah, price is reasonable. But cost of living is high though. The smiggles products are cheaper in Singapore than in Aus. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elfenstar 3rd Gear May 25, 2013 Share May 25, 2013 anyone been Australia ? do they have those prepaid phone cards which has data also for travelers ? something like those one2free prepaid data/phonecards in HKG ? If you're going out of city areas, Telstra has the best coverage. Optus (Singtel) is next. Vodafone gives good coverage in cities, and can roam onto Telstra in rural areas for an additional cost. I went with Telstra for my last trip. No regrets. Better 3G data speeds in rural areas than in SG Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackyv Turbocharged May 26, 2013 Share May 26, 2013 If you're going out of city areas, Telstra has the best coverage. Optus (Singtel) is next. Vodafone gives good coverage in cities, and can roam onto Telstra in rural areas for an additional cost. I went with Telstra for my last trip. No regrets. Better 3G data speeds in rural areas than in SG You should not composer sg 3g signal with them, different league ..sg 3g can compare with places like sahara dessert, pacific ocean, etc... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ysc3 Twincharged May 26, 2013 Author Share May 26, 2013 If you are going to Sydney, after you have collected the luggage and out of the immigration, there are a number of telco. I was in Sydney last October and the rate was able A$2 per day. I think I paid $14 for seven days usage with 2 GB data and 200 mins of free incoming call. Ok lah, price is reasonable. But cost of living is high though. The smiggles products are cheaper in Singapore than in Aus. things just gets better !! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kangadrool Supersonic May 26, 2013 Share May 26, 2013 (edited) If you are going with a big family, i strongly recommend you buy walkie talkies. I brought 2 at T2 changi at sgd 48. That was the best toy i brought in yearsss! When we were shopping at the harbour city in goldcoast, it was super good. Range not an issue even in built up area. My bro-in-law managed to radio me from our hotel when i drove to the casino which was easily 10 km away. Just an advise, buy batteries in singapore. 4AAA batteries can cost aud 20. To add, the black color radios are abt the size of the old school pager. Very small. Legal anot? Many countries have restrictions on importation and usage of walkie talkies. Later, kena locked up for espionage. Edited May 26, 2013 by Kangadrool ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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