Telstra Prepaid for Roaming - 3 Weeks

Drifta on 19/11/2015 - 13:28

Hey guys,

Looking at heading overseas to Asia for a holiday soon.

Luckily my post paid contract expires right when I leave. I was wondering what is the cheapest way to get some basic calls and data for roaming use.

I was thinking on porting to a telstra prepaid sim ($30 for $10 deals) and buying a couple more to topup so I have $90 for $30 that I can use when overseas.

I will probably get a local sim when I get there but would like to keep my Australian phone active as well for incoming calls (which I usually have to pay for as well).

Is there a specific telstra plan I should sign up for like: Telstra Freedom Plus $30 Recharge =>$700 Call Credit, $40+ => Unlimited, + Bonus 5GB Anytime https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/218889

When I get back ill be porting to the Amaysim deals.

Thanks

Mobile

Comments

  • airzone on 19/11/2015 - 13:39

    Maybe Vodafone on a month-to-month arrangement and take advantage of the $5 roaming.

    Any bonus Telstra give you will disappear the minute you leave the country. Also, Telstra is probably the worst when it comes to roaming costs…

    edit: Telstra roaming rates on Prepaid: https://www.telstra.com.au/international-roaming/availabilit…

    • Drifta on 19/11/2015 - 14:05
      -1

      Thanks, wasn't aware of it. From what I gather if I sign up for one of their $40 plans, I can basically use all that included allowance when overseas for $5 a day. It looked appealing but ends up being more expensive. If I use roaming for 4 days. my bill I get at the end will be $60. Its good for heavy users who will basically make heaps of calls and use data in those 4 days. If you use for a whole month (30 days) you will get a total bill of 190 (40 + 150 roaming)

  • [Deactivated] on 19/11/2015 - 13:44

    Vodafone is better for roaming

    Trust me :D

    • Drifta on 19/11/2015 - 14:10

      Are you referring to the prepaid $1 a min rates or coverage?

  • rambutann on 19/11/2015 - 14:53

    Its better for you to just buy a sim overseas, it will be a hell of a lot cheaper if you are going for 3 weeks.

    • battler on 19/11/2015 - 14:56
      +1

      OP says: "I will probably get a local sim when I get there but would like to keep my Australian phone active as well for incoming calls (which I usually have to pay for as well)."

  • Drifta on 19/11/2015 - 15:05

    Thanks guys. Seems like voda is the cheapest with the call rates at $1 a min for incoming/outgoing. coupled with the recent $50 credit for 22 dollars (missed out on the $16 discount) it will be more than enough for my trip.

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