Free Globalgig International Mobile Broadband SIM Card ($2 RRP)

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JordanM on 08/04/2014 - 21:09 globalgig.com (1034 clicks)
Last edited 16/12/2014 - 00:27 by 3 other users

Free Globalgig Sim Card, saving a massive $2!

"Globalgig
Globalgig is an international MVNO (Mobile Virtual Network Operator) with multiple wholesale agreements providing mobile broadband data services in 40 countries across the Globalgig Network. We have partnered with networks in Australia and internationally to bring you low cost mobile broadband data in 40 countries, with more countries coming on line soon. In Australia, Globalgig is powered by the Optus Network, and internationally by our network partners in each of our connected countries."

1GB $9 per month
Equates to $0.0088/MB

3GB $19 per month
Equates to $0.0062/MB

5GB $29 per month
Equates to $0.0057/MB

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  tomee on 08/04/2014 - 21:15

  anyone used this in Europe?
  how does it compare to Europasim?

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  Steptoe on 08/04/2014 - 22:01

  Australia prices added.

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    Chroma on 09/04/2014 - 10:41

    +1

    1GB $9 per month
    Equates to $0.0088/MB
    3GB $19 per month
    Equates to $0.0062/MB
    5GB $29 per month
    Equates to $0.0057/MB

    Be careful, those rates only apply in AU, USA and UK.
    It's a contract so the "no bill shock" thing doesn't really apply and excess is charged at $20/Gb.
    Outside of those countries you can't use your contract-paid data allowance at all and it's charged at $100/Gb for some countries, $200/Gb for others.

    Countries and rates listed here:
    http://www.globalgig.com.au/HomeAndAbroad.aspx

    Overall it's not as good as it first appears. It's a good enough offer if you're only going to be in AU, USA or UK, or if you are travelling through multiple countries and only plan to use this sim card for emergencies rather than day-to-day use.

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  eDust on 08/04/2014 - 22:16

  Looks like $9/mth for 1GB data, and some other options too; in 4 countries. Pay extra for other countries. It doesn't mention call rates at all, I guess it's a data only plan.

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    Block on 08/04/2014 - 22:58

    Yes its data only. I'm on the $9/month which u can use in Au, Us, UK and Ireland. Other countries per mb used, charged by the kb I believe.

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  Astro551 on 08/04/2014 - 22:36

  Is "Dual Sim" just a micro sim? (if for iPad 3/4). Or maybe it pops out a nano. In any case, $9/month for 1GB is pretty good - considering that Vaya is $19/month for 1GB. Although I'm not sure if this gets 4G or not.

  On another note just browsing their website makes me mad… srsly who designed this thing it looks like it was made in the 90s. At least the Fb rep seems pretty active.

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  huntress_love on 08/04/2014 - 22:41

  how is data charged per MB or KB?
  Cause at 2c per mb that's only $2 per 100mb which seem quite good.

  How does the flexi plan work, do you get anything for $5?

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  jollster101 on 08/04/2014 - 23:19

  I can vouch for the product as I am in the UK at the moment and have had no issues. You don't get 4G coverage in the UK but do get 3G. I have had no issues with using viber or Skype since being here and calling / camming.

  One thing to note is that if you don't cancel then you will be billed each month. I purchased my sim purely for my short trip back and won't use it when I get back to oz so I just sent an email to their customer services asking them to cancel at the end of the 30 day period I purchased. They replied within a day saying that my card wouldn't be debited and to just destroy the sim upon my return.

  All in all a decent service at a reasonable price.

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  neil on 09/04/2014 - 00:43

  +1

  I'm currently in the US using it on the $19/3GB plan. The sim you get is a full size with the ability to snap it into a microsim.

  I'm using the sim in a Nexus 4 and a Galaxy Nexus.

  • It's T-Mobile 3G coverage however a lot of times it goes to 2G and you will have no signal.

  • I can't seem to tether. Every time I do, I lose the connection entirely.

  • If you do put it in your phone, you will need to enable data roaming otherwise it won't work. That wasn't mentioned in the instructions.

  • It takes a few days for GG to send you the sim. If you are in a hurry you can buy them from Dick Smith or Big W for $2.

  I'll see how the billing and data use matches up at the end of the month.

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    [Deactivated] on 09/04/2014 - 08:57

    +1

    I think in the US, a lot of telcos disable tethering and they require a fee for you to be able to use it etc.

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      neil on 09/04/2014 - 10:04

      T-Mobile allows tethering and Globalgig says it should be possible however they don't recommend using these sims in mobile phones as they are data only.

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    tonester on 09/04/2014 - 15:39

    are you going to cancel after the 1st month? :)
    https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/137390#comment-1891881

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      neil on 09/04/2014 - 16:33

      Yeah. That's the plan.

      Just noticed my IP address in the US is resolved to threembb.co.uk. I should mention that the phone has said I have been roaming the whole time and have also received a couple of text messages from Three UK (ads for their services) despite not actually having a phone number. I have a feeling Globalgig is reselling Three UK's Feel at Home service which covers the same countries.

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        tonester on 11/04/2014 - 09:41

        good luck with the $30 - if you cancel your account then where would the credit be kept? :)

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        neil on 11/04/2014 - 12:41

        No idea. The online dashboard doesn't show it. I assume that when I call to stop my plan, they will continue to send me a monthly bill showing the $29.32 credit. However, maybe because my account is not technically active then I will have to forfeit the credit? I'm not too fussed.

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  tonester on 09/04/2014 - 15:43

  http://www.globalgig.com.au/Error.aspx?aspxerrorpath=/promot…

  Page Unavailable

  We regret this page is temporarily unavailable.
  Thank you for your patience and understanding while we endeavour to restore the service as quickly as possible. We ask that you please try again later.

  expired/ozbargained?

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    grab_ur_freebies on 09/04/2014 - 16:07

    Still works. https://www.globalgig.com.au/promotions/FreeSim2.aspx

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  ITGUY on 09/04/2014 - 17:14

  not a bargain when you get hike by pro rata fees and try to cancel it, mind you the bill will NOT tell you how you used the "included" data.

  If it is too good to be true, properly it is !!

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    bchliu on 09/04/2014 - 20:08

    What Pro-rata fees to cancel? Its a PAYG plans here.. No contracts, so pull out at any time.

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      neil on 10/04/2014 - 01:14

      I did note ITGUY's comment before signing up. I'll have to wait until I cancel next month but here is the very confusing bill I got upon signup.

      Signed up on March 27

      Got a charge of
      $.53 (GST Free) +
      $.13 (subject to GST)
      for the one day of service March 27 ($.66)

      For March 28 to April 27:

      $14.90 (GST Free) +
      $3.73 (subject to GST)
      ($18.63 total)

      So $18.63 +
      $.66 +
      $.39 GST
      Total $19.68.

      No idea why their system works like this but it seems impossible to actually be charged for $19 (or whatever plan you go fro).

      As for the $30 credit, it's actually $-29.32.

      Close enough I suppose but the pro rata fees are a bit strange.

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  ITGUY on 10/04/2014 - 11:08

  stay away, you have been warned. :-(

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  ITGUY on 10/04/2014 - 11:10

  I have contacted their support in more than three occasasions for an itemlised bill, it never arrived despite was promised will be sent in a minute !!!!!