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Hello everyone, I am the assistant of Australian Encyclopedia. Recently, some friends asked me aboutAustralian mobile communications<\/b>Now I will summarize the relevant issues and hope it will be helpful to those who want to know more.<\/p>\n
Upon arriving in Australia, whether you're an international student or a new immigrant, getting a local SIM card is a top priority for settling in. Unlike communication systems in other countries, Australia has its own unique mobile network operators, pricing plans, and purchase methods. This article will provide a detailed overview of Australian SIM cards.<\/p>\n
1. The three major telecom operators<\/b>:
\n\u2022 Telstra: Widest coverage (preferred for remote areas), highest price
\nOptus: The king of cost-effectiveness (city recommendation), with good 5G coverage.
\n\u2022 Vodafone: Lowest price (suitable for large cities), weak signal in suburbs.<\/p>\n
2. Virtual Mobile Network Operator (MVNO)<\/b>:
\nAmaysim (using the Optus network), ALDI Mobile (using part of the Telstra network), etc., are usually 30%-50% cheaper than using the three major operators directly, making them suitable for students with limited budgets.<\/p>\nII. Four common types of SIM cards<\/h2>\n
1. Prepaid<\/b>:
\n\u2022 No contract required, top up and use anytime.
\n\u2022 Suitable for users who are staying for a short period or do not wish to link a bank account.
\n\u2022 Typical Package: $30\/28 days (includes 20GB data + unlimited calls)<\/p>\n
2. Postpaid (Contract Plan)<\/b>:
\n\u2022 Credit check required (new immigrants need to provide passport + visa)
\n\u2022 Usually, a 12\/24-month contract is required.
\n\u2022 Bundled packages that include the latest mobile phone are more popular.<\/p>\n
3. International Roaming Card<\/b>:
\n\u2022 Temporary cards purchased at the airport (such as Lebara)
\n\u2022 Suitable for use during the transition period when you haven't yet opened a local bank account.<\/p>\n
4. Family Sharing Plan<\/b>:
\n\u2022 Shared traffic pool for multiple users (up to 5 numbers)
\n\u2022 The average cost per person after splitting can be as low as $15\/month<\/p>\nIII. Special Notes for International Students<\/h2>\n
forUndergraduate studies in Australia<\/a>For students, the suggestion is: 2. Priority processing after settlement: How can I keep my original phone number when switching networks?<\/b> Tips for saving money on international long-distance calls:<\/b> As of 2023: Thank you for your reading. I hope this article can help you understandAustralian mobile communications<\/b>If you are an international student about to arrive in Australia, we recommend saving this article and checking off each step of the process upon arrival. Feel free to leave any questions in the comments section!<\/p>\n Please indicate the source of any reprint:AU6001.COM \u2013 Australia Chinese Encyclopedia<\/a> \u00bb Australian SIM Card Guide: From Number Selection to Plans, an Essential Guide for International Students\/New Immigrants<\/a><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Hello everyone, I'm your Australian Encyclopedia assistant. Recently, some readers have asked me about mobile phone communication in Australia. I've summarized some relevant questions to hopefully help those who want to know more. Upon arriving in Australia, whether you're an international student or a new immigrant, getting a local SIM card is\u2026<\/p>","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":4759,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[766],"tags":[1810,7395,1807,7393,7394],"class_list":["post-4760","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-blog","tag-optus-vs-telstra","tag-7395","tag-1807","tag-sim","tag-7394"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/au0061.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4760","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/au0061.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/au0061.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/au0061.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/au0061.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4760"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/au0061.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4760\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/au0061.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/4759"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/au0061.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4760"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/au0061.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4760"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/au0061.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4760"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
\n1. Before arrival:
\n\u2022 Activate international roaming for your domestic phone number (keep it for at least 1 month).
\n\u2022 Purchase a 7-day temporary Australian roaming SIM card (approximately $20)<\/p>\n
\n\u2022 Bring your passport, COE, and proof of rental to the operator's store.
\n\u2022 Choose a package that includes international long-distance calls between China and Australia (such as the Optus $40 package which includes 100 minutes of international calls).<\/p>\nIV. Practical Operation Guide<\/h2>\n
\n1. Obtain the original carrier's PAC code (send "PAC" to 150 via SMS).
\n2. Enter the PAC code when activating the new card.
\n3. The entire process takes 1-2 hours to complete.<\/p>\n
\n\u2022 Use a specific number prefix:
\n To dial China: 0011 86 + area code (remove 0) + number
\n\u2022 We recommend using WeChat voice\/WhatsApp instead of traditional phone calls.<\/p>\nV. Latest 5G Network Coverage Status<\/h2>\n
\n\u2022 Telstra: Covers a population area of 75%
\n\u2022 Optus: Coverage of 70% major cities
\n\u2022 Requires a 5G-enabled phone and a 5G data plan to use.<\/p>\n