Suggestions on Receiving Calls Overseas When Using Kogan Mobile

MathNerd on 28/07/2018 - 12:09

Hey guys, heading overseas at the end of this year for about 3 weeks.
Given the length of time away, and that a few important calls are expected around that time (will be getting married ~5 days after arrival back in Oz), I'm a bit worried about Kogan Mobile not having international roaming activated. I used to be with OVO Mobile and it was perfect being able to switch on roaming and receiving SMS etc (especially for Bank OTPs etc).

I was thinking of getting another SIM card and setting my Kogan Mobile SIM to forward all calls to the other SIM card (of course the other SIM card must have roaming as an option), so that all calls to my main number get diverted and I can still receive them while overseas. I know that SMS won't be forwarded (or is there a way to have this done)?

Thanks for any suggestions :)

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  • CyberMurning on 28/07/2018 - 12:22
    +2

    I think cheapest will be Voda Sim.

    SMS won't be forwarded (or is there a way to have this done)?
    Never tried but I'm sure there is an app for that. Of course you will need to plug in the phone always in charging and connected to wifi so the app will work.

    • MathNerd on 28/07/2018 - 12:33

      Thanks.

      I think cheapest will be Voda Sim

      So I get a prepaid Voda SIM, and activate the $5/day roaming feature?

      Of course you will need to plug in the phone always in charging and connected to wifi so the app will work

      I have a Dual SIM Moto G4 Plus so will have the Kogan SIM in one slot (which won't have any signal while overseas anyway) and the other SIM in the other slot, hopefully this is a suitable arrangement?

      • jimbobaus on 28/07/2018 - 13:10
        +3

        You cant do $5 roaming on prepaid.
        You will need to go on a postpaid plan.
        You of course can get a month to month one and cancel when you get back.

        • MathNerd on 28/07/2018 - 14:45

          Thanks for the info, very helpful :)

  • bigticket on 28/07/2018 - 14:23

    I know a few years back amaysim offered free sms delivery on prepaid plans while overseas. You can check with them if its still available.

    • ifuggedxyz on 28/07/2018 - 14:27
      +1

      I believe you never pay for receiving SMS while on international roaming? Someone correct me if I am wrong?

      • MathNerd on 28/07/2018 - 14:46

        You're right, you don't pay for receiving SMS. However, I think bigticket is referring to sending them.

  • ifuggedxyz on 28/07/2018 - 14:26

    Are you on a month-to-month plan with Kogan? If so, best is to port out to another Telco (I find Amaysim great and they do have International roaming - while overseas, you can go with their Pay As You Go plan - which costs $10 for 1 year expiry credits). And then get a local SIM while overseas.

    With getting a new SIM only for International roaming, you will need to update your contact details for all the bank accounts you need access to while overseas (changing from your old mobile number to the new one), and on your return to Australia you will need to change it back - which I find too much hassles :)

    • MathNerd on 28/07/2018 - 14:47

      No, I'm on one of their 365-day plans which is why I'm in such a rut now!
      If I was with a month-to-month plan I'd definitely have ported out then back in :)

  • Kooratz on 28/07/2018 - 17:11

    I have this (free forward :sms forwarding by Johannes finker) installed on both phone, so you can leave a phone withkogan sim at home, and you bring other phone overseas.

    It will work as long you have internet while overseas.

    • MathNerd on 28/07/2018 - 17:41

      Nice, thanks. I'll check it out.

  • follow on 28/07/2018 - 18:23

    Do you have a VoIP service?
    You can take that with you and leave a voicemail on you mobile saying to reach you that way

    • MathNerd on 30/07/2018 - 15:07

      I don't have a VoIP service, but if it's the best way to do this then I'll set one up :)

      • follow on 30/07/2018 - 15:21
        +1

        Ask them to contact you through WhatsApp?

        • MathNerd on 30/07/2018 - 15:22

          That's actually a brilliant suggestion. Silly me!

  • Spacedman on 29/07/2018 - 19:34

    Hi
    Have you considered getting a sim sticker
    I don't know if you could forward calls from your number to it but this might be an option
    https://www.knowroaming.com/order/stickers-and-sims/8-knowro…

    • MathNerd on 30/07/2018 - 15:08

      I checked it out, quite an expensive option! And it comes with a US number which might be a problem (I'll be in India not US)!

  • noodledance on 30/07/2018 - 11:28

    Best way is to leave the phone with mightytext installed. You can view and send sms's (and get a log of missed calls) through any web browser (login via PC or on another device)

    • MathNerd on 30/07/2018 - 15:08

      Sounds good :)

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