Mobile/Cell phone operators in Australia

[kinkladze]

Hi im just looking to choose a mobile/cell phone operator in Sydney. what are the options and who would you recommend?

Thanks

[pjf_guy]

Hi. There are 4 main operators: Telstra, Optus, Vodafone and Three. You'll no doubt know several of these global brands already.

Personally, I am pleased after my switch to Three. Their cap plans allow for international calls, and they have quite generous call rates when using global roaming to other countries with Three networks.

Some people say Telstra is better if you plan to spend a lot of time out of the main cities.

Optus and Vodafone are ok too, but I like the features and bundles that Three offer. Also they can send their bills by PDF. Not sure if the others can do this yet.

[melanie]

Which of the four operators has best coverage in Melbourne: Telstra, Optus, Vodafone or Three.

Apparently there is no area code in Australia and all cell phone calls are local calls inside the country so one can buy it in Syndey and life in Melbourne. Is this correct?

[virginia]

I am having difficulties trying to connect to a cell number in australia. Is there a way I can find out what carrier this cell number has so that I can contact them.

[The Big M]

"I am having difficulties trying to connect to a cell number in australia. Is there a way I can find out what carrier this cell number has so that I can contact them. "

The 4 digit prefix used to indicate which carrier it was but as you can change carriers and keep the same number it may not still be the same if that user has switched.

"Which of the four operators has best coverage in Melbourne: Telstra, Optus, Vodafone or Three. "

In cities, there is no clear best coverage as they all cover them well, although there can be odd buildings with problems. It's generally okay with any although if you can, it can be useful to try first at your specific address.

"Apparently there is no area code in Australia and all cell phone calls are local calls inside the country so one can buy it in Syndey and life in Melbourne. Is this correct? "

Not quite. A mobile call is billed the same throughout the country, but there are area codes across the country for fixed telephones. You can certainly buy a mobile telephone in Sydney and use it anywhere else in the country.

[Ewa_Poland]

Hello everyone,

I'm come from Poland and I'm looking for a mobile operator who will be cheap- in one word. Main of time i will spend out of the cities and also I will be make an international calls. what can you recommand me?

[andy]

i have a N95 for few months old, now i hope to sell it off $399 as i has a new one. Contact 0402752267 in Sydney (feel free to answer any question)

[Telchan]

Telstra, Optus, Vodafone or Three. Which operator is the partner of iPhone??

[prit]

from what I've read, Optus and Vodafone have the exclusive rights to distribute iPhone in Australia.
Not sure if the new Apple store will carry the iPhones though.

[shi]

want to know if three offers a site from where u can send sms?? or it's only from a mobile that u can send sms

[lucy]

Optus is d best provider.. and telecom people can be the best network...

[lucy]

its only 15 cents for flagfall + 32/30 sec for mobile to any phone

[machy]

i'm planning to reside in Adelaide.which mobile operator will be best in terms of money and service

[Christine]

I just did a google and saw that telstra does the iPhone.

[dave]

Boost is the way to go optus is fine but boost offers better bang for your buck

[griffin]

'm come from india and I'm looking for a mobile operator who will be cheap- in one word. Main of time i will spend out of the cities and also I will be make an international calls. what can you recommand me?

[Azz]

griffin wrote:

'm come from india and I'm looking for a mobile operator who will be cheap- in one word. Main of time i will spend out of the cities and also I will be make an international calls. what can you recommand me?

The best guys to contact for incoming students are talkdownunder.com They specialise in providing phones and SIM cards for travellers and I love their call home feature. Just my thoughts!

[DEEP]

hi everyone,
can anyone give me the rate comparison for all the operators in australia?
also, plz state the GSM network they operate in?

can i bring in my own set to use in australia?

[oli]

i have just had a big fallout with vodafone because they wont let me have two phones paying from the same credit card. beats me as to whats wrong, but because oof all the indians i can't understand whats the problem anyway... don't make the biggest mistake in mobile operators, becasue vodafone have the worst deals and their customer care is terrible. also, i wouldn't buy a samsung unless my life depended on it, because they can be complicated phones to use, take a long time to turn on, and have useless buttons in awkward spots that oyu accidently press. go with nokia.

[Charlene]

Hijust want to know how many mobile phone operators that exist in australia