Cheapest +61 Number for Receiving SMS Only?

LCludo on 27/07/2022 - 19:37

I'm trying to setup a Aus number to be able to receive sms only. What's your cheapest method of doing this?

I've looked at getting a $2 prepaid sim from Optus/Kogan although they state the service will 'expire' after x amount of days of not been recharged.

Thanks in advance!

Mobile

Comments

  • AndyC1 on 27/07/2022 - 19:39

    All Mobile phone SIMS expire if not recharged or if they are post paid then when you stop paying the bill.

    • WatchNerd on 27/07/2022 - 19:52
      +2

      This isn't true, Amaysim prepaid will still receive calls/sms for a year without recharging. I've heard other members say this, mainly @Rather be Travelling.

      Also Aldi pay as you go for $5 but not sure if they work overseas.

      • AndyC1 on 27/07/2022 - 20:01

        So you want the cheapest SIM that works overseas for getting OZ SMS's for at least a year?

        • donga100 on 28/07/2022 - 22:07

          If you only need to receive the sms you could just leave the sim in an Android phone in Australia and access the messages using https://messages.google.com/

      • YadaYadaYada on 27/07/2022 - 20:18
        +1

        The aldi one does work overseas - you just have to enable roaming. This is definitely the cheapest option for a year.

  • Soothsayer on 27/07/2022 - 19:43
    +8

    Aldimobile $5 sim on 365 PAYG (365 day expiry)

    • c64 on 27/07/2022 - 20:10
      +1

      can still receive calls/sms for a further 90 days after that :)

    • Cludo on 27/07/2022 - 22:48

      Awesome thanks for the suggestion. After the 365 days you can just pay another $5 for 365 more?

      • vodamerc on 28/07/2022 - 01:10

        $15 min topup

  • CodeXD on 27/07/2022 - 19:54

    Everyone wants mobile number for multiple ubereats/doordash/deliveroo/menulog…etc accounts.

    $60 recharge gets you 365 days Optus Prepaid Long Expiry

    https://www.optus.com.au/shop/cis/Mobile?subGroup=Prepaid+Mo…

  • meowsers on 27/07/2022 - 22:32
    +3

    Aldi $5. 365 days. Buy a new sim card and repeat. They work well for GPS trackers too. The included credit lasts ages. Goes against their TOS but they can't track it. all puns intended.

  • Cludo on 27/07/2022 - 22:37
    +1

    Thanks everyone, there are a few good suggestions here!

  • parisian on 28/07/2022 - 01:18
    +1

    Optus Flex - $2 a year

    • JamesLucas on 31/07/2022 - 22:37

      Can I still receive calls in OZ while the service is inactive? I don't leave for a couple months, and don't use phone much, thinking this could work till I leave and add the $1 any random day I might need to call bank etc before I go.

      • parisian on 01/08/2022 - 18:22
        +1

        Yes - you can receive calls and sms but you cannot place calls or send sms :)

        • JamesLucas on 02/08/2022 - 22:55

          Thanks. Ordered the SIM. Sounds perfect for my needs.
          How long does it take for re-subscribing for a day to take effect? i.e. Service is inactive but I want to switch it on for $1, 1day to make a call/use data….is it as soon as the payment is made or does it take hours?

          • parisian on 03/08/2022 - 06:48
            +1

            @JamesLucas: Almost instantly ! The longest I’ve waited was 10/15 minutes.

            • JamesLucas on 03/08/2022 - 19:11
              +1

              @parisian: Great. Thanks for all the feedback. Was your posts on here over time bought my attention too it.

      • c64 on 03/08/2022 - 10:31

        sounds interesting

        the t&cs say it is recharged between 10-12pm sydney time

        it also says the maximum inactive time is 186 days

        so you can keep a number for $2-3 per year on the 4g $1 plan

        i couldn't see anything in t&cs about being able to receive calls/sms while inactive, but i will assume it is correct

        • parisian on 03/08/2022 - 22:29

          You are 100% correct.
          Currently in Europe, receiving sms with no active recharge and it also worked in the UAE during my layover.

  • txb on 30/07/2022 - 16:41

    Does the $2 boost sim give you a number after activating or need to recharge with credit before its lets you receive a message?

  • CereaL on 18/03/2023 - 01:23

    Looks like they got rid of the $2/year thing :(

    damn

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