Data sim for a visitor on a trip to Australia

ubor on 21/07/2013 - 21:48

My friend is coming to Australia for a visit and will stay here for 10 days. She asked me if she could buy a data sim for her tablet while staying in Australia. What would you recommend for her? She only needs to check email and occasionally surf the internet. Thanks in advance.

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Comments

  • Phesto on 21/07/2013 - 21:50
    +1

    optus prepaid, 1gb of 4g data for a $30 recharge

  • tarawa on 21/07/2013 - 22:26
    +1

    Amaysim 1GB data 30 days for $9.90 recharge + $2 SIM = $11.90

    • onyaksit on 22/07/2013 - 08:41

      Best price and it is using Optus network

    • Food on 22/07/2013 - 10:22
      +2

      DODO PAYG

      $5 for 1GB or $20 for 5GB
      (30 days expiry)

      + $2 sim (and free $5 on 1st rechg still I think)

  • geforce2003 on 21/07/2013 - 23:11
    +2

    Yatango free trial…? Until 31st July, I apply 2 sim cards for my parents.

    • benjiross on 22/07/2013 - 15:00
      +1

      Yatango is a nice option. Their free trial is good. I used it when my Brother-in-law visited for 2 weeks. I havent had any calls or credit card charges after the trial.

      • ubor on 22/07/2013 - 17:07

        Does it mean you have to supply your credit card details to get the free sim?

  • ESEMCE on 22/07/2013 - 10:57
    +1

    What networks can her tablet see? 850MHz, 900MHz cause that'll potentially eliminate Telstra or Optus.
    (if she's American, make sure the device is compatible with any of our networks at all!)
    Is it 4G capable and is she going to be in CBD areas to receive 4G signal?

    • ubor on 22/07/2013 - 13:17

      She said it's Samsung Note 10.1. I think it is compatible with all carriers in Australia. And I don't think it is a big issue to have 4G or not.

  • ThadtheChad on 22/07/2013 - 15:17
    +2

    You'd probably want to go Telstra if speed and reliability (sort of) is what you're after. However, if you're looking at it solely from the cost-perspective, then you should probably get the ones recommended in prev posts (Amayasim etc).

  • ubor on 22/07/2013 - 18:31

    Can a mobile phone sim (with mobile data allowance) be put in a 3G tablet like a data sim can? Will there be difference in the setup? I don't have a 3G tablet to test it. If it can, then Yatango free sim is definitely a good option.

  • ubor on 22/07/2013 - 23:22

    Is there any plan that doesn't require a credit card for signing up? Since it is only for 10 days, I really don't want to give out my cc information for getting a sim card for less than a month.

  • daver on 23/07/2013 - 02:35

    $5/GB($15/3GB) seems about the cheapest you may find, if you can source that w/ 850Mhz then you've identified a positive bargain. May be an idea to boycott Optus till it lowers rates.

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