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I already have a phone and I'm slightly confused as to which company I should join? A few people in my hostel recommended virgin and isim but i'm not sure?

help please?

Posted By tina on Friday 7th January 2005 @ 16:04:00

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Hi, i live in Aus in Cairns FNQ and have used most of the AUS carriers. just changed from Optus to Virgin Prepaid as they are the cheapest and offer advantages when calling or texting others. Also can be used OS.
Wayne

Posted By Wayne on Sunday 9th January 2005 @ 19:04:00

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hey tina,
welcome to aus!!

as wayne said i think virgin are pretty good but i joined with isim a few months ago and i have saved quite a bit on what i usually spend on my phone. they have no flagfall, 15 cent sms and the cheapest call rates around. you should check out their website

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good luck with it all!!!

Posted By liz on Wednesday 12th January 2005 @ 20:44:00

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I am assuming that you are referring to mobile calls here. If it is, I suggest that you get on the Orange prepaid plan. The rates are by far the cheapest in Australia. Their coverage on their own network may not be the best, however they roam over to the Telstra network. You can get more info on

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However, if you are looking for calls made internationally from Australia. The best rates are from prepaid cards. They can be 90% cheaper than normal landline calls. I recommend the Click card and you can buy that as well as others online that provides you with instant PIN delivery from

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Posted By Ralph on Friday 4th March 2005 @ 21:09:00

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prepaid is the good one to choose for mobile orange is ok, also can check www.three.com.au you can make video calls, they user vdafone romming if the area is not covered by there. but three is same campany with orange.
For international phone calls do not use Land phone, Buy Prepaid Phone Cards to call from land line, Which is lot cheaper, u can buy it from any news agent or Chinese shop and also check the following page.

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uses PayPal so it's very good for traveler, also cheaper then the market price, also have lot of variety, get the pin instantly.

Posted By bipu on Monday 16th May 2005 @ 02:51:00

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there are a lot of prepaid simcard for mobile phone available in here. but i recommend you to use: optus, vodafone or three. thats the most popular in australia.
and for the prepaid calling card to call overseas , i used to buy online and get the pin in my email. Price is much more cheaper than in the shop so i can save a lot.
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Posted By andy on Friday 20th January 2006 @ 11:07:00

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to have a look. It will have huge discount in the coming months (expect in April and May of 2006). Good luck

Posted By Charlie Cheng on Thursday 30th March 2006 @ 13:51:00

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I use Optus while I travel in Australia and it allows you to have free call to all your mates that use Optus.

Posted By James on Tuesday 24th April 2007 @ 14:10:16

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(CONTACT DETAILS REMOVED : MESSAGE ARCHIVED) - uses Vodafone Network 39c per min, 1 second increments, no connection or flagfall - call local, national, mobile in oz and landline and cell in 50 countries overseas for the same price. prepaid credit lasts 6 months. In Brisbane See Hear Now Mobiles West End 'The Markets' Shopping Centre near Coles Supermarket - my friend got a good deal here. Gold Coast - Blabbermouth Phones Paradise Centre Cavill Ave - Surfers Paradise - my sister got one here. Gold Coast- Mr Mobile - Nerang Centro Centre - my Brother-in-law got one there. My mate from Scotland got one at Cairns Battery Centre Sheridan St opposite Cairns Markets .

Posted By Scott Murphy on Tuesday 5th June 2007 @ 21:33:17