Choosing an Australian Mobile Network
One of the key things to consider when emigrating to Australia after your Australian Visas are granted is how to get connected with the rest of the World as soon as possible.
Should I just stick with the mobile from my home country
Usually roaming rates in Australia are very expensive if you decide to stick on your home country network and tariff so it makes sense to get sorted with choosing an Australian Mobile Network as soon as your visas are granted.
They use of mobile phones is widespread in Australia. Australians enjoy technology much like the rest of the world.
When choosing an Australian Mobile Network, there are many things to consider such as network coverage availability, how much data you will need, and if you will opt for a contract or prepaid plan.
Mobile Coverage
Major cities in Australia are covered by most cell networks. However it’s a different case in rural areas. There could be little or no coverage at all in most rural zones.
Talking to a network provider to know about cell coverage is important to know what network you’re going to settle for.
Mobile Network providers when choosing an Australian mobile network
Australia has 4 major mobile phone providers:
• Telstra, the biggest telecom in Australia;
• Optus, second largest telecom, offers about 30 personal plans + 8 business plans;
• Vodafone, the smallest of the three telecom companies, caters mostly metropolitan and larger regional areas and they have about 38 plans;
• Virgin Mobile, uses the Optus network and have about 27 plans.
These providers offer a range of options and coverage, such as:
• Package deals include handset, data, pre-agreed monthly usage
• Contract options is when you pay a monthly fee, usually 18 to 24 months
• Prepaid plans is when you purchase credits in advance of service use. This allows you to control your spending
• Capped inclusions are sometimes being offered to protect you from overspending
• Data packages are highly recommended if you use the internet frequently
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• Do your research – There are a number of plans available depending on your needs. If you need the internet more, it would be best to get a data plan so that you will get your money’s worth.
• Weigh up prepaid vs entering a contract – If you have just moved to Australia, it might be best to get a prepaid plan instead since most telecom companies require that you are employed for a certain amount of months or years before you can avail of a contract.
• Handsets – If you have an existing handset, make sure that it is compatible with Australian GSM technology.
If it is, then all you need to do is purchase a sim card and you are good to go, but if you are going to avail of a contract with one of Australia’s telecoms, then you might be able to get the newest handset that telecom is offering. Just make sure you are able to complete the contract’s lock in period.
Dispute resolution
In case you are having problems with your provider:
1) You may contact them directly. Where you purchased your phone/plan is a good place to start.
2) You may also contact the provider’s help desk. Have all the information ready in case they would ask for your phone number, billing address, and account number.
Overall though, choosing an Australian Mobile network will be one of the more easier aspects of your move to Australia. Don’t worry about this aspect too much, and as always your dedicated Australian Migration Consultant will be on hand long after the visa process has successfully concluded.
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