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iPad Prepay - You can pick up a microsim in any vodafone store for nothing (Or order online for 50cents postage and handling) |
iPad Prepay - You can pick up a microsim in any vodafone store for nothing (Or order online for 50cents postage and handling) |
Revision as of 00:52, 22 November 2013
For all Australian PAYG sim cards, you will first need to show some ID (drivers licence, passport) and fill in a form with your address. See the ACMA website for a full list of acceptable documentation.
Lifehacker has a good summary of current plans available at http://www.lifehacker.com.au/2010/07/planhacker-complete-australian-byo-prepaid-cap-guide/ (Plans still available?)
Optus
Optus is the second oldest telco in Australia, and as such has fairly extensive coverage and availability. However theortetical transfer speeds don't match Telstra and Optus also sell their service through MVNOs.
Default data rate
iPhone - $40 for a month, includes lots of calls, sms, and 150mb for 1 month. iPad - $20 for 2 gig (source?)
Optus as offers a $2 a day with unlimited data (Used November 2011 to Jan 2012). Can load additional credit over the phone. You will need an austrailian address to activate sim. You will also need to log on to Optus website to activate sim. The activation process (2013/08) required also australian phone number, I just put in some random numbers and after few tries I got number it accepted. See Click if further information is needed.
I bought the SIM at Sydney Airport in November 2011 at the Optus-Shop as a Tourist. So you need no permanent Adress in Australia.
Data feature packs
Period | Volume | Price |
---|---|---|
30 days | 0,5 GB | $10 |
30 days | 1 GB | $15 |
30 days | 2 GB | $25 |
$5 Rev-Up Data: for 5$ you can use the Internet during 1 month for up to 500MB. If you use the 500MB before the month is over you can get the next package. Click for more information.
Fair Use Policy
Unknown
Availabilty
Optus Store (Store locator), as well as some Australia Post stores.
At least some of the woolsworths shop also sell then. Altought at least one of them had really strict rules for the local address, wanted to see letter from the hotel or something, but was finally happy with credit card check with hotel address.
SIM size
Mini SIMs as standard. Micro SIMs may be available on request, (mini SIMs are able to be cut down to micro SIM size).
Internet and MMS settings
APN: yesinternet
- MMS APN: mms
- MMS Centre: http://mmsc.optus.com.au:8002/
- MMS Proxy: 61.88.190.10
- Port: 8070
- MCC: 505
- MNC: 02
- Authentication type: PAP
The sim I bought 2013/08 required APN internet.
Tethering
$10 fee with iPhone 3G or 3GS, comes included with iPhone 4.
Telstra
Telstra is the former government telco and as such has the most extensive coverage, but also has the most expensive default call rates.
While historically the cost is higher than average If you are looking to connect from remote areas this is usually the only network available and or reliable. Furthermore Telstra's NextG network has much higher transfer rate than the other telcos.
Mobile Phone Data Rates
AUD$30 SIM starter pack includes AUD$30 with a 30 day expiry period. For more information, see Telstra Prepaid Plus Getting Started.
The rate below might be out of data, better check http://www.telstra.com.au for current offer as they change it all the time.
$30 starter pack include $220 capped money + $30 telstra money + 400Mb of data if you choose the Cap encore plan.
You will use the capped money 1st before the telstra money to call/text/roaming and for PAYG data when 400Mb of data runs out.
And for the $30 telstra money to buy telstra stuff include tunes, games , call time, text and data.
for example $10 for 200Mb , $20 for 700Mb or $20 for up to 55 minutes of take time etc.
For more details , check http://www.telstra.com.au/mobile-phones/prepaid-mobiles/extras/
- PAYG
- GPRS: 2.2Ac per KB or part thereof ($22.53 per MB); or
- 3G: 0.2c per KB or part therof ($2.00 per MB)
- For more information, see Telstra Prepaid Plus PAYG Browsing Charges
- Plus Packs
- AUD$5: 30MB
- AUD$10: 200MB
- AUD$20: 700MB
- AUD$39: 1GB
- AUD$49: 3GB
- AUD$59: 4GB
- Unused data expires in 30 days. Usage excludes content and international roaming charges. Browse Plus Pack credits are used before your chosen mobile offer. If you don't select a Browse Plus Pack, the Pay As You Go rate will apply. For more information, see Telstra Prepaid Plus Browse Plus Packs.
- Started http://www.telstra.com.au/internet/mobile-broadband-prepaid/get-started/
Pre-Paid Mobile Broadband Data Rates
Prices within Australia
Recharge Amount | Data Rates per MB | Data Allowance (Up To) | Bonus Credit (talk / text) | Expiry Days |
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$20 | 8.0c | 250MB | $5 | 21 |
$30 | 4.29c | 700MB | $7 | 30 |
$40 | 3.91c | 1GB | $10 | 30 |
$50 | 1.63c | 3GB | $10 | 30 |
$80 | 1.95c | 4GB | $10 | 60 |
$100 | 1.63c | 6GB | $15 | 90 |
$180 | 1.46c | 12GB | $20 | 365 |
Voice and SMS
Standard national voice call rates | 40c / 30 seconds (+ 35c connection fee) |
Standard national SMS per SMS recipient in Australia | 25c |
International SMS per per SMS recipient in Australia | 35c |
See Here:Pre-Paid Mobile Broadband:
Apple iPad Data Rates
A$30 Micro-SIM starter pack includes 1GB with a 30 day expiry period. The following recharge denomniations are available
- AUD$20: 1GB (AUD$0.02 per MB)
- AUD$30: 3GB (AUD$0.01 per MB)
- AUD$60: 6GB (AUD$0.01 per MB)
- AUD$80: 9GB (AUD$0.0089 per MB)
- AUD$100: 12GB (AUD$0.0083 per MB)
Each data recharge is valid for 30 days from the date of purchase. Note that data is charged against the account balance at the per-MB rate of the most recent data recharge, so you never want to "top up" your account balance at a lower rate than your current balance. For more information, see Telstra's website here.
Fair use policy'
Unknown.
'Availability
In Telstra T-Life stores.
Note however, not all T-Life stores are run by Telstra, some are franchises.
SIM sizes
MicroSim for iPads available.
Tethering
Free.
Internet Settings
APN: telstra.internet
Vodafone
Vodafone is the third largest national provider in Australia. Recently, Vodafone merged with Three (Hutchison), and integration has been proceeding steadily.
Data feature packs
iPad Prepay - You can pick up a microsim in any vodafone store for nothing (Or order online for 50cents postage and handling)
Recharge rates:
- $9.95 gets you 250MB, credit lasts 30 DAYS
- $14.95 gets you 1GB, credit lasts 30 DAYS
- $29 gets you 4GB, credit lasts 30 DAYS
- $49 gets you 6GB, credit lasts 30 DAYS
- $75 gets you 8GB, credit lasts 90 DAYS
- $125 gets you 15GB, credit lasts 365 DAYS
- $200 gets you 22GB, credit lasts 365 DAYS
Fair use policy
Fair Use .
Availability
Vodafone Store
SIM sizes
mini-SIM, micro-SIM
Tethering
Free.
Hutchison 3
Service is only available until 30 August 2013. For additional information check out this link.
Three was the first to provide 3G services in Australia, although this has been largely eliminated as a point of difference. 3 only covers the major population centres of the state capitals and a few regional centres - the remainder of the country is Roaming on Telstra, for which data is charged at AU$2 / MB. Recently 3 merged with Vodafone, with integration steadily proceeding this promises to replace the roaming agreement and provide Australia-wide non-roaming coverage.
Data feature packs
[TBC]
Data Only Packages (as of 3 Aug 2010)
Prepaid (Lasts for 1 Month)
$5 Starter - 50MB (50c/MB if quota exceeded)
$8 Classic - 250MB (50c/MB if quota exceeded)
Fair use policy
Unknown.
Availability
Find a 3 Store by clicking HERE
SIM sizes
mini-SIM
Tethering
Free.
amaysim
Amaysim is using the Optus network.
Default data rate
- 5c / MB
Data feature packs
- $9,90 / 30 days - 1 GB
- $19,90 / 30 days - 2.5 GB
- $29,90 / 30 days - 4 GB
- $39.90 / 30 days - Unlimited voice / text / MMS / 4 GB data (excess 5c/MB)
- $99,90 / 365 days - 10 GB
Voice and SMS
- Standard national voice call rates: 12c per min
- Standard national SMS: 12c
Fair use policy
Yes, on the Unlimited plan. (PDF)
Availabilty
- 7-Eleven, allphones, BIG W, BP, Caltex, Co-op Bookshop, Coles, Coles express, DickSmith, Harvey Norman, Kmart, NewsLink, Officeworks, On the Run, Post officies, Supanews, United, Woolworths (Store locator) or online
- SIM costs $5 online (comes with $5 credit). (As from activation the credit is valid for 90 days) If you buy a SIM at one of the retail outlets, it costs just $2.00.
- Activation works online and they accept all major credit cards. Hotel addresses for registration are accepted.
SIM sizes
When you buy an amaysim SIM card online or pick one up in-store, by default you’ll get one of the Dual-punch SIM Cards. Nano SIM card is only online available
Internet and MMS settings
APN: internet
- MMS APN: mms
- MMS Centre: http://mmsc.optus.com.au:8002/
- MMS Proxy: 61.88.190.10
- Port: 8070
- MCC: 505
- MNC: 02
- Authentication type: PAP
TPG
TPG is using the Optus network.
TPG have a PAYG plan called the Budget Plan. Their underlying network is Optus. You pay 2 upfront costs. $20 for the sim and delivery. You also pay another $20, which gets debited from your bank account and is used for up to $20 worth of text, calls, data, etc. There is no minimum time in which you are to use the $20. Once the $20 balance drops below $5, you will be debited an amount to bring your balance up to $20.
You pay a monthly access fee of $1, and there is no contract.
Default data rate
The $1 access fee provides you with 50mb of data.TPG ADSL customers recieve 150mb of data. After that, the charge is $0.0275 MB billed per 100KB. (Quote from a TPG rep on Whirlpool forums...
" If a phone remains connected to the Mobile network, it will be charged as a single session until it is disconnected. Idle time behaviour differs from phone to phone. Some phones check for email but do not shut down the 3G or GPRS data session, keeping the session alive, avoids the customer being charged for the minimum 100KB block as there is no need to reconnect. If phone disconnects the session during idle time, then the minimum 100KB block charge will occur each time you need to reconnect." )
All other rates here
Fair Use Policy
Unknown
Availability
The SIM card can only be purchased online at TPG's website
SIM Sizes
Mini Sim, Micro Sim
Internet and MMS settings
APN: internet
- MMS APN: mms
- MMS Centre: http://mmsc.optus.com.au:8002/
- MMS Proxy: 61.88.190.10
- Port: 8070
- MCC: 505
- MNC: 02
- Authentication type: PAP
Tethering
Free. Uses data from your plan.
Virgin
Virgin is a MVNO - a mobile service reseller. The underlying network is Optus, though Virgin will sometimes offer competitive rates, especially for customers on the same network.
Data feature packs
The $29 'Pre-Paid Your Cap 29' will get you 1GB of Data.
Availability
Sims are available at (Store locator) or online at the Virgin Mobile site
SIM sizes
Mini SIMs as standard. Micro SIMs may be available on request, (mini SIMs are able to be cut down to micro SIM size).
Internet and MMS settings
APN: yesinternet
- MMS APN: mms
- MMS Centre: http://mmsc.optus.com.au:8002/
- MMS Proxy: 61.88.190.10
- Port: 8070
- MCC: 505
- MNC: 02
- Authentication type: PAP
Tethering
Only available with a post paid plan. Doesn't cost any extra as uses data from your plan. Virgin Tethering Faq.
Woolworths Mobile
Woolworths supermarkets' mobile brand is a reseller for Optus.
Default data rate
SIM pack for $2.
Data feature packs
$29 cap recharge includes:
- $250 of calls to any network (excluding Pivotel)
- $250 of calls to any Optus or Woolworths Mobile within Australia
- 5GB data. (Data charged in 1MB lots, data above allowance charged at $2/MB)
Credit expires after 45 days.
(A $49 cap recharge is also available, with double the amount of call credit, but the same 5GB of data.)
Recharge cards available from the same outlets, and also Dan Murphys and BWS liquor stores. Accounts can also be recharged with a credit card online.
10% discount off recharge cards for those with a registered Woolworths Everyday Rewards card (Woolworths supermarkets loyalty card - can be obtained for free at the supermarket then registered online.)
Fair use policy
Bound by the Optus Mobile Fair Go Policy [word doc]
Availabilty
Woolworths supermarkets, Big W stores and Caltex-Woolworths service stations.
SIM sizes
- mini-SIM (2FF), micro-SIM (3FF) available.
Internet and MMS settings
APN: internet
- MMS APN: mms
- MMS Centre: http://mmsc.optus.com.au:8002/
- MMS Proxy: 61.88.190.10
- Port: 8070
- MCC: 505
- MNC: 02
- Authentication type: PAP
Tethering
Terms and conditions specifically exclude "mobile handset tethering and use of non mobile devices".
ALDImobile
ALDImobile is a MVNO - the German supermarket chain Aldi is using the Telstra network.
Default data rate
- 5c / MB
Data feature packs
- $15 / month - 2 GB
- $30 / month - Unlimited voice / text / MMS / 2.5 GB data
Voice and SMS
- Standard national voice call rates: 12c per min
- Standard national SMS: 12c
- Standard national MMS: 35c
Availabilty
- In Aldi Stores (Store locator) or online
- SIM costs $5 (comes with $5 credit). (As from activation the sim card is valid for 365 days)
SIM sizes
- mini-SIM (2FF), micro-SIM (3FF) and nano-SIM (4FF) available.
Internet and MMS settings
APN: mdata.net.au
- MMS APN: mdata.net.au
- MMS Centre: http://mmsc.mdata.net.au:8003
- MMS Proxy: 10.1.1.180
- Port: 80
- MCC: 505
- MNC: 01
- Authentication type: (blank)
Boost Mobile
Boost Mobile is using the Telstra network since 1 March 2013.
Default data rate
SIM Starter Kit for $2.
Data feature packs
- $10 / 5 days - Unlimited voice / text / MMS / 500MB data
- $20 / 15 days - Unlimited voice / text / MMS / 1GB data
- $40 / 30 days - Unlimited voice / text / MMS / 3GB data
Fair Use Policy
For personal use only and subject to Telstra FairPlay Policy on unreasonable use.
'Availabilty
- Locate store or buy online
SIM sizes
- mini-SIM (2FF), micro-SIM (3FF) available.
Global Gossip
Global Gossip is using the Vodafone network.
Default data rate
- 2c / MB
Data Rate
You get FREE Global Gossip to Global Gossip Text and Talk with all plans above. The minutes includes talk time to any landline or mobile within Australia, North America, Japan, or Western. Talk time is also valid to most mobiles in South East Asia and South America
- Koala: $20 / 30 days - 60 minutes / 300 standard local or international texts / 250 MB
- Croc: $30 / 30 days - 120 minutes / 900 standard local or international texts / 500 MB
- Shark: $50 / 30 days - 250 minutes / 1800 standard local or international texts / 1000 MB
Remark: No flagfall.
Data Pack is the purchase of extra data allowance for internet access using your compatible handset or a mobile dongle. Data Pack cannot be purchased on its own; Data Pack will top-up your current Animal Pack and will expire when your Animal Pack expires.
Data package | Price | Volume | Validity Period | Text SMS to 0410467747 to activate |
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$10 Data Add-on 1 | $10 | 1000 MB | like basic plan | DATA |
$20 Data Add-on 2 | $20 | 2000 MB | like basic plan | DATA2 |
$30 Data Add-on 3 | $30 | 3000 MB | like basic plan | DATA3 |
Voice and SMS
- Standard national voice call rates: 12.5c per min
- Standard national SMS: 12.5c
Availability
SIM Sizes
- mini-SIM (2FF)
Lebara
Lebara is using the Vodafone network.
Default data rate
Up to 1MB/day (excess 5c/MB).
Data feature packs
- Mini Mega Plan: $24.90 / 30 days - 200 min voice or text / 100 MB data (excess 3c/MB)
- Nation Plan: $29.90 / 30 days - Unlimited voice / text / 500 MB data (excess 3c/MB)
- Mega Plan: $39.90 / 30 days - Unlimited voice / text / 500 MB data + $10 International call credit
- Mega Plan: $49.90 / 30 days - Unlimited voice / text / 500 MB data + $20 International call credit
- Lebara Unlimited Plan: $49.90 / 30 days Unlimited national and international voice (selected countries) / national text / 500 MB data (excess 3c/MB)
- Mega Plan: $59.90 / 30 days - Unlimited voice / text / 500 MB data + $30 International call credit
Remark: 19c flagfall on international calls using Lebara Mega Plan.
Voice and SMS
- Lebara to Lebara calls: free
- Standard national voice call rates: 15c per min
- Standard national SMS: 15c
- Standard national MMS: 95c
Availabilty
Sim $10 with a $10 credit available at 7-Eleven, allphones, BP, Coles, Coles express, DickSmith, Harvey Norman, Kmart, Newsagent, NewsLink, Officeworks, On the Run, Post officies, Ritchies, TeleChoice, United, Woolworths (Store locator) or online for free.
SIM sizes
- mini-SIM (2FF)
Internet and MMS settings
APN: purtona.net
- MMS APN: purtona.wap
- MMS Centre: http://purtona.mms/mmssend
- MMS Proxy: 10.202.2.20
- Port: 8080
- MCC: 505
- MNC: 03
- Authentication type: PAP