Cheap eSIM for Calls/Texts Only

ExtraGuac on 30/07/2024 - 14:38

Hi, looking for suggestions for a cheap esim primarily for receiving/making calls and texts (don’t need data). I’ve never used an esim before but I’m about to start looking at purchasing property and would like to have a second phone number to give to agents during the next few months that I can just deactivate once I’ve brought a place. I’d rather not carry around two phones with me so adding an esim to my existing device seems the most sensible!

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  • bargaino on 30/07/2024 - 15:00

    How many minutes/month?

    cheapest? Get a discounted Vodafone "$30" or $40 starter SIM, activate on long-expiry plan, and convert to eSim.

    For online eSIM purchase, try https://www.lebara.com.au/support/esim/

    • virtualsid on 04/09/2024 - 12:26

      Could you explain the Vodafone thing a bit more? What's the difference between buying a discounted SIM, and then 'activate on long-expiry plan', vs just buying on a long-expiry plan? Or are you saying you can make it long expiry for just the starter sim price (i.e. $30-$40), then convert to eSim at no extra cost? If so, ummm… how? :)

      I realise this is >2 months after you answered, but hoping you might still respond :)

      • bargaino on 04/09/2024 - 19:03

        You buy a discounted starter pack, was say $10 for $30 pack, and activate on long expiry. May have changed.

  • md333 on 30/07/2024 - 15:47
    +1

    Amaysim are pretty good. $10 per year for their as you go plan.
    May not be great if planning to make a lot of long calls.

    • jv on 30/07/2024 - 16:01
      +1

      May not be great if planning to make a lot of long calls.

      Then move to the $60 per year plan… unlimited calls/text (no data)

      • md333 on 30/07/2024 - 16:05
        +2

        But if handing it out to Real Estate agents, it may be an advantage to be able to run out of credit.

    • ExtraGuac on 30/07/2024 - 21:27

      Thanks! Think I’ll try this one out to start with!

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