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Lebara PAYG Standard Plan $7 for The First 365 Days, $10 365 Day Recharges Afterwards Delivered @ Lebara

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Lebara PAYG Standard Plan $7 for The First 365 Days, $10 365 Day Recharges Afterwards Delivered @ Lebara
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shxhshzhz on 04/05/2024 - 13:23 lebara.com.au (8071 clicks)
Last edited 04/05/2024 - 23:27 by 1 other user

This is the cheapest possible way to get a number, park a number, use for OTP or sign up to marketing spam in Australia for a whole year. Free incoming texts when roaming in the countries listed in the CIS.

The total cost of $7 in the first year consists of the $2 SIM (eSIM available) and the first $5 activation credit valid for the first 365 days. Subsequent recharges are $10 and last for 365 days. It has cheaper calls to 13/1300 numbers, cheaper data and generally cheaper international rates (e.g. same SMS price for national and international numbers) compared to amaysim's $10 option.

Lebara PAYG Standard plan uses Vodafone 4G network.

Rates:

  • Standard national calls: 15c/min
  • 1800 numbers: Unlimited
  • Standard national and international text: 15c
  • Data: 3c/MB
  • Standard national and international MMS: 25c
  • 13/1300 numbers: 15c/min
  • Lebara to Lebara standard national calls: Free
  • Incoming texts when roaming: Free in permitted roaming countries

Link to the CIS.

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Comments

  • easternculture on 04/05/2024 - 13:26
    +2

    Cheers

    Needed something for my Samsung watch to receive calls and sms for fb marketplace

    • boomboomboom on 04/05/2024 - 17:08

      Will this esim compatible with samsung or apple watch? Thanks.

      • FirstWizard on 15/05/2024 - 13:47

        Samsung up to Watch 6, yes. Don't know about Apple.

      • hnl on 26/07/2024 - 12:22

        Working for watch 7 too.

  • UncommonName on 04/05/2024 - 13:42
    +3

    Do not use mobile number for OTP, use app based solutions (i.e., TOTP).

    • lufee on 04/05/2024 - 13:46
      +7

      Not all companies support app based yet.

    • Freestyle on 04/05/2024 - 15:51
      +7

      using something is better than nothing don’t discourage

      • Radiskull on 09/05/2024 - 12:45
        +2

        Let's assume @UncommonName meant "use TOTP based MFA if it's available over OTP via SMS" instead of discouraging to use it at all. SIM swap fraud is a real issue.

    • hetzjagd on 28/06/2024 - 14:32
      +1

      Is this any different to other 2FA apps like Microsoft Authenticator or Google Authenticator? Can TOTP do something they can’t?

      • FujinShu on 02/11/2024 - 16:58

        That IS TOTP.

    • montorola on 02/11/2024 - 14:33
      +4

      I prefer playing TOTK

    • Mr Bob Dobalina on 03/11/2024 - 10:15

      What's OTP?

  • sub102 on 04/05/2024 - 13:51
    +8

    Well Boost and Amaysim that regularly come with a profit lasts for 6 and 12 months after expiry respectively. They can be used for the same purpose can't they

    • kampret on 04/05/2024 - 15:57
      +2

      If I want to keep the number I won't let it expired, too risky to lose it.

      • sub102 on 04/05/2024 - 19:38
        +1

        They usually give an advanced notice of disconnection. With my last Boost sim it was after like 7 or 8 months after expiry

        • Skinnerr on 16/05/2024 - 20:42

          It's different for every telco. Best to check.

    • mkowarkski on 04/05/2024 - 23:00

      I used a lot of those Boost Mobile profit-making plans! But haven't seen them for several months :(

    • HeWhoKnows on 12/05/2024 - 15:35

      Yes and when used with an iPhone you can make FREE audio and video calls (via FaceTime) and send SMS (via iMessage) when connected to any WiFi.

      Of course you can also do this with Facebook Messenger, Whatsapp etc on either Android or iPhone but iMessage and Facetime calls are so simple with an iPhone.

      So just as long as you can receive calls and SMS at no cost using any of these PAYG plans you can always call or message back over any WiFi connection

  • Toxinor on 04/05/2024 - 13:52

    Good deal, but it's Lebara.

    • HeWhoKnows on 12/05/2024 - 15:36

      Yeah.

      But Vodafone…

      Nahhhh.

  • Dragon99 on 04/05/2024 - 13:54
    +2

    Is it free to receive call or sms?

    • shxhshzhz on 04/05/2024 - 14:00
      +1

      yes

      • T-man on 04/05/2024 - 23:19
        +1

        Including international roaming?

        • shxhshzhz on 04/05/2024 - 23:26
          +2

          look at the CIS for the full details but the main thing people need which is incoming texts while roaming is free in these countries

          Albania, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, China, Cyprus,
          Czech Republic, Denmark, Fiji, Finland, France, Germany, Gibraltar,
          Greece, Hong Kong, Hungary, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Isle of Man,
          Israel, Italy, Jersey, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macau, Malaysia, Malta,
          Montenegro, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Papua New
          Guinea, Poland, Portugal, Romania , Samoa, Serbia, Singapore,
          South Africa, Spain, Sri Lanka, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand,
          Tonga, Turkey, U.K., U.S.A., Vanuatu

          • T-man on 05/05/2024 - 08:02
            +1

            @shxhshzhz: Thank you.

          • BluebirdV on 20/05/2024 - 21:53

            @shxhshzhz: Doesn't have free roaming in the Philippines but Amaysim does.

            • Stingo on 20/05/2024 - 23:19

              @BluebirdV: Odd that Lebara doesn't support PAYG roaming in the Philippines either. Given Vodafone does SMS reception might still be possible but shouldn't be counted on without an up to date report.

          • Stingo on 20/05/2024 - 23:09

            @shxhshzhz: Where do get "free" from? Usage of the various components of whatever roaming pack CIS you are quoting from are still consumed. That is not free by any definition.

            • shxhshzhz on 21/05/2024 - 13:33

              @Stingo: Read the CIS

              • Stingo on 21/05/2024 - 21:33
                -1

                @shxhshzhz: Seems that you were just referring to texts being received free. That wasn't clear to me from your post or the context. Odd that the Philippines is omitted when it is supported by Vodafone prepaid.

                • shxhshzhz on 21/05/2024 - 21:48
                  +1

                  @Stingo:

                  main thing people need which is incoming texts while roaming is free in these countries

  • Iwantthatbargain on 04/05/2024 - 13:55

    Since they have eSIM, it would be better than Aldi $5 365 deal

    • Quarter Pounder on 04/05/2024 - 13:56
      +1

      aldi $5 is no longer 365 days

      • Iwantthatbargain on 04/05/2024 - 14:00

        I guess Aldi $5 PAYG Starter Kit still has 365 days expiry on PAYG Top Ups

  • ATangk on 04/05/2024 - 14:00
    +2

    Lebara to Lebara standard national calls: Free

    I remember when a lot of people would be using same networks just for the free calls, sometimes on multiple phones.

    • bonezAU on 04/05/2024 - 22:21
      +5

      When I was a teenager, Telstra had a loophole where call diversion was free on prepaid. When I wanted to call a mate who was on another network, I would divert my phone to his number and then call myself.

      It lasted quite a long time before they caught onto it lol.

      • ccir on 05/05/2024 - 05:54
        +1

        Yup my cousin claimed to do it for international calls too. Just divert to international number. This is back when you had to buy $10 scratch cards for like 300 minutes to certain countries.

  • Low Punt on 04/05/2024 - 14:05

    Where are you seeing $5 recharge? Says minimum of $10 on linked page?
    Is there a timeframe from when the sim needs to be activated?

    • shxhshzhz on 04/05/2024 - 14:23

      CIS

      • Low Punt on 04/05/2024 - 14:46
        +1

        What is cis?
        Was unable to edit $5 was meant to be $7

        Edit:
        I see the cos says minimum credit of $5 on activation. Perhaps pops up only when activating a new sim. Will try

        • mkowarkski on 24/05/2024 - 16:10

          Any update on this? Did you find where we add the $5 recharge?

          • parisian on 30/05/2024 - 08:23

            @mkowarkski: unsure - you dont need to buy it as a self product

            Go straight to activation - I dont have a SIM CARD (only works if esim) then go through the prompt, pay and then an esim is generated.

  • henestto on 04/05/2024 - 14:51
    +2

    Pretty cool if not worried about network coverage, $7 each for all family members to just call each other for the whole year!

  • arctan on 04/05/2024 - 14:56

    Nevermind they are on Voda network

    • bigpoppa on 04/05/2024 - 15:10
      +4

      Could be worse. Could be Optus

      • alpln on 05/07/2024 - 16:19

        Optus is the only provider that works in the lift of my melb building, Telstra and Voda users look at Optus peeps with jealousy

  • Chocobros on 04/05/2024 - 15:26
    +3

    Tried lebara once. One time too many

    • shxhshzhz on 04/05/2024 - 16:10
      +6

      2 things for your homework:

      • Understand what a long running deal is
      • Understand 7 < 10
        • shxhshzhz on 04/05/2024 - 16:37
          +5

          No. Not at all. Just correcting mistakes and preventing incorrect information being spread.

        • hawkeye93 on 04/05/2024 - 22:14

          pathetic

  • shxhshzhz on 04/05/2024 - 16:14
    +6

    Update: Use the $1 sim deal from Woolworths for a total cost of $6 for the first 365 days. https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/844300

  • dantes on 04/05/2024 - 16:35

    Do call credits rollover when you recharge?

    • Stingo on 04/05/2024 - 16:49

      Yes, according to some posts on Whirlpool. It's just credit BTW which can also be used to buy data add-ons.

      • easternculture on 04/05/2024 - 16:56

        I guess you should have posted this comment there

        Thats why wingepool exists lol

        • Stingo on 04/05/2024 - 17:02

          At least it doesn't have anonymous negging.

  • catmao on 04/05/2024 - 17:04

    I would chose amaysim over Lebara if the below is correct.
    I have been told ( not tested myself yet) that unused credit on amaysim can be used to purchased the travel pack from $20. I’m currently with Aldi (spare number) and accumulated over $40 credit but no use. I wish Aldi had the travel pack.

    • Stingo on 04/05/2024 - 17:20
      +1

      It's twue. Confirmed by reports on Whirlpool. The good thing about the amaysim roaming add-ons is their long expiry and that they can be rolled over. The bad thing is that the roaming on Optus can be a bit iffy. You also don't have the option of PAYG roaming on amaysim. FWIW, you don't need a roaming add-on to receive SMS.

      • catmao on 04/05/2024 - 17:33

        Thanks for the confirmation.
        So if I move to amaysim on payg and pay $10 a year . If I have $20 credit , I can purchase the $20 travel pack which means I will have zero balance for this payg plan?

        • Stingo on 04/05/2024 - 17:47

          Yes.

    • luckyfnq on 05/05/2024 - 08:36
      +1

      I can also confirm 100% works have it roaming in the Philippines from the $10 credit and the roaming pack lasts for one year with 2GB of data and 50 minutes of calls and 30sms

    • Cobalt_ on 02/11/2024 - 17:15

      I had an Amaysim PAYG sim plan for two years. Somehow the prepaid credit I added would mysteriously get consumed without me making any calls or SMS's. I disabled all services like message bank but this still continued. On the 2nd year of the plan they totally killed the service 11 months into a 12 month plan.

      Would not recommend and will be going Lebara this time round.

      • Stingo on 03/11/2024 - 02:32

        Somehow the prepaid credit I added would mysteriously get consumed without me making any calls or SMS's.

        I'd guess mobile data but whatever it was should have been shown on your usage. It is was a mystery for customer service too I'm sure they would have given you a credit. Can't explain why they killed your service but obviously you didn't ask them. I've been with amaysim for many years and they been great on the whole. I haven't been with Lebara for long but they wouldn't escalate my problem with VoLTE not working and in the end just blew me off since my phone is not on their very limited compatibility list. My phone works with another Vodafone MVNO and VoLTE works in other phones with my SIM. I don;t think any provider is perfect; my worst experiences have been with Optus retail and Dodo.

  • petestrash on 05/05/2024 - 13:56

    I currently use Aldi PAYG for a 4G camera on a remote property, I'll probably switch to Lebara as the data rate is 3c vs 6c at Aldi.

    The Camera doesn't use enough data to make monthly or 365 day plans viable. I usually only spend $30-$50 per year on recharges with aldi.

    I do have a couple of question on Lebara:
    1. Does anyone know if you are on a PAYG plan, can you accept data gifted from another Lebara customer?
    2. Is it possible to setup auto recharge on the PAYG plan? This is one of my bugbears with Aldi. Can't setup auto recharge on the PAYG plan, and they will not send low balance notification to an email or different mobile service, only an SMS to the camera which is useless to me.

    • shxhshzhz on 05/05/2024 - 14:03

      Before switching, check if your remote property has any Vodafone signal as vodafone is much worse in rural areas compared to optus and telstra networks.

      • petestrash on 05/05/2024 - 15:28
        +1

        Thanks, have used Vodafone there before, and Lebara map says it's fine. Not a big outlay if it doesn't work.

        • shxhshzhz on 05/05/2024 - 15:53

          1. All plans except Standard Plan/PAYG are eligible for Data Gifting

          No gifting

          2:

          The CIS says there's optional automatic recharge

          • petestrash on 05/05/2024 - 17:48

            @shxhshzhz: Your searching skills are better than mine.
            Where did you find #1?
            All I saw was "Gift your data with our 30 Day and Long Expiry plans, you can gift up to 2GB data per transaction up to 5 times per 30 days to another Lebara service. There’s a total limit of 10GB every 30 days. To gift your data, head to MyLebara. Alternatively you can send an SMS to 126172 and follow this format that includes the mobile number of the service you want to gift the data to: Gift XXMB mobile number. For example: Gift 1024MB 04XX123456."

            I also read the CIS for the standard plan and found no mention of automatic recharge.

            Thanks for your help.

    • Stingo on 08/05/2024 - 18:35

      If it helps they refer to it as the standard plan and it is also the default plan.

      • kanu666 on 08/05/2024 - 18:36

        It is not available on their app, but available on the website. Very weird

  • grizz_li on 08/05/2024 - 21:55

    This is great. Got one yesterday as a secondary number eSIM.

  • ChatCPT on 09/05/2024 - 11:11

    when activating its asking what plan to sign up to?

    what did you do here?

    • ChatCPT on 09/05/2024 - 11:15
      +2

      For those wondering - use the website to activate and you see a PAYG option
      Lebara app doesnt have this!

  • movieman on 09/05/2024 - 20:38

    Currently on Lebara from a cheap starter plan.

    Is there anyway to activate this plan for PAYG once my current month's plan expires?

    • finbar on 10/05/2024 - 12:53

      Login to your account and click recharge and PAYG should be an option. Minimum recharge is $10

      • movieman on 10/05/2024 - 16:39

        Thanks. Found it.

        Minimum is $10 for PAYG. Not sure how the $5 top up works…

        • finbar on 10/05/2024 - 17:32

          Existing customers it's $10 minimum. I think people activating a $2 SIM can choose $5.

  • Suricate on 13/05/2024 - 13:37

    Is SMS free too?

    Lebara to Lebara standard national calls: Free

  • parisian on 13/05/2024 - 14:07
    +1

    Works - thank you.
    Parked my Optus Flex number that was about to expire.

    I went directly to activation, then port in and then choose 'don't have a sim'.

    Number was ported out to Lebara, and the esim was available in the Lebara app - no need to buy one.

    Thanks !

  • FussyBee on 15/05/2024 - 12:03

    Hi guys, just a random question please. I am thinking to purchase a Long Expiry Prepaid Plans with Lebara but have been reading the reviews and its not that great reviews out there :( I have never used their service before. I am just looking for a cheap prepaid plan and they have a promotion at the moment for $149 (RRP $200) for 360 days. I am currently with Telstra prepaid plan (12 months expiry) but they are increased their plan to $320.
    I just need a prepaid plan that unlimited call and text in AU and possibly oversea call to Thailand and that the reason I was looking to move from Telstra to Lebara but not too sure about their coverage. Any thoughts please.

    Location: Sydney NSW.

    Thanks in advance :)

    • Stingo on 15/05/2024 - 18:32

      Lebara uses the Vodafone network. Vodafone has the least coverage but often faster download speeds. Telstra retail and Boost the best coverage. Telstra wholesale MVNOs and Optus and their MVNOs roughly equal but somewhat less coverage. Decide on the network that you want including essential features e.g. Telstra allows VoWiFi from overseas and the amount of data. Unless you need unlimited calls to Thailand consider a VoIP MVNO for calls to Thailand rather than a mobile plan that includes them.

      • FussyBee on 15/05/2024 - 18:55

        Thank you!

    • djoz on 15/05/2024 - 18:55

      It largely depends on the areas you stay, work, and travel around. Mostly it should be fine, and Vodafone gives you unlimited international calling to certain countries. Better than the Big-3, if you can manage all the tech/support part yourself :-)

      • FussyBee on 15/05/2024 - 18:57

        Thank you so much!

  • dave12113 on 18/05/2024 - 21:07

    By the way, Optus and TPG/voda have signed a network sharing deal. So in theory you should have the combined coverage of both! Can Google the news article.
    Here's one.

    By the way does anyone know if these mvnos also have WiFi calling?

    • Stingo on 18/05/2024 - 23:49

      So in theory you should have the combined coverage of both

      Depends on the terms of the deal and only subject to the expected ACCC approval since the ACCC recommended it when it blocked the Telstra/TPG deal. Telstra's or anyone else's lawyers will be earning their money if they can convince the ACCC otherwise.

      By the way does anyone know if these mvnos also have WiFi calling?

      amaysim has it so presumably other Optus MVNOs too. Lebara says it supports it.

      There really isn't any reason to regard it as a premium feature. The crappier network coverage the carrier has the more reason to have it.

      Oh and just because VoLTE works with Vodafone or one of their MVNOs on a phone that is no guarantee it will work with Lebara.

      • dave12113 on 19/05/2024 - 15:42

        Thanks, will watch this.. WiFi calling works for me since generally coverage is ok in my area, except if I happen to be in the back of my house.

        Oh but VoLTE has to work with Lebara since there is no 3G now on Vodafone, everyone cannot make voice calls on Lebara otherwise!

    • CodeXD on 20/05/2024 - 23:22

      The sharing is only applicable for regional btw

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