Phone for mum. Telstra prepaid phones work with Lyca?

All Blacks NZ on 01/12/2018 - 17:01

Hi guys,

Looking for a new phone for my mum. She is currently using HTC. I can't remember the exact model. She is not good with tech but she does use the phone for WhatsApp, controlling YouTube and internet banking.

She is currently on Lyca mobile prepaid and will probably stay with them. I think Lyca uses Telstra network. If I buy the Oppo AX5 for her from Telstra, would that work with Lyca too?

Is there any other phone you guys would recommend. Need big screen, Android and something under $400.

Cheers

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  • No Username on 01/12/2018 - 17:06

    Should work. I brought a cheap $40 Nokia Lumia locked to Telstra and was able to use a Lyca or GT mobile (can't remember which one) sim.

    • All Blacks NZ on 03/12/2018 - 18:17

      Thanks mate. It's good to know.

  • follow on 01/12/2018 - 18:31
    +1

    Get Huawei Nova 3i($328) by doing the price beat Gearbest at Officeworks. YMMV

    Or get the Xiaomi Mi A2 for $230 on eBay using the code PXMAS1. Signup to free 3 month eBay plus if you don't have

    • All Blacks NZ on 03/12/2018 - 18:18

      I have bought phones from China before and had good run with them but I want to buy something local for her. I will have a look at the Xiaomi on eBay. Cheers

  • [Deactivated] on 01/12/2018 - 19:11
    +1

    Motorola g6 or G5s if you want to save a little bit more. Both good phones for an older individuals. At office works they’re unlocked and will work with any carrier

    • All Blacks NZ on 03/12/2018 - 18:18

      I will look at these as well. Forgot that Officeworks sells phones. Cheers

  • All Blacks NZ on 17/12/2018 - 19:49

    Update for anyone looking to do this. Lyca Sim didn't work on Telstra prepaid phone. Gonna have to pay extra $80 to unlock it.

    The phone is amazing tho. So still worth $380 including the $80 unlocking fee. Bought the Oppo AX5.

  • Aysha87 on 25/02/2020 - 22:42

    Telstra ax5 oppo unlock code *#789# and code 5c5dddc6a659cdf0 I paid for it but hopefully others can use it :)

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