Using Phone Overseas for Two Years

ozshopper1 on 24/05/2024 - 17:37
Last edited 24/05/2024 - 19:45 by 1 other user

Hello OzB community, I am going overseas for about 2 years and would like to keep receiving calls on my number if possible.

Other than paying roaming, is there a cheaper way to keep getting calls? I have considered getting a number with skype and forwarding calls for my existing number to this number. But as the setting is done on phone, I am not sure if this setting will work once my phone is not using the SIM card to avoid roaming cost.

Thanks in advance

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  urahara on 24/05/2024 - 17:43

  +2

  Boost sim (telstra network) lets u make and accept calls without paying extra if u have a phone supporting vowifi
  You just need to pay for your regular plan.

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    bargaino on 24/05/2024 - 19:39

    Also, surprisingly, this works with any Telstra MVNO.

    As well as working over wifi, VoWifi will work over a local (e)SIM in your dual-SIM phone. No roaming fees.

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      tonester on 25/05/2024 - 04:46

      +1 :)

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    jv on 24/05/2024 - 19:47

    I found it was hit and miss…

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      payless69 on 25/05/2024 - 03:10

      Many countries a total miss!

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    ozshopper1 on 03/06/2024 - 15:44

    Thanks. I am looking at Aldi 365 day plan as it seems to be cheapest on Telstra network. Has anyone had success with Aldi in receiving calls overseas?

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  tonester on 24/05/2024 - 18:30

  I have considered getting a number with skype and forwarding calls for my existing number to this number

  Using a Mobile phone Overseas – eSIM, Travel SIM, International Roaming

  • If you have a VoIP provider like Crazytel for your fixed/landline phone number, then you could divert your Australian mobile number to it, and receive (as well as make) calls via their CrazyPhone app, which also allows you to set its caller ID as your mobile number:

  But as the setting is done on phone,

  log into your account via their app or website

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  LanceVance on 24/05/2024 - 19:45

  +1

  I got a Woolies long term e-SIM when overseas for most of last year. Wifi calling worked and then just bought a local SIM for wherever I happened to be at the time.
  Worked a treat.