Questions about Cellphones in australia

[Harkoliar]

for all those who are familiar about cellphones and live in australia

i have a cellphone which is dualband E-GSM 900/ GSM 1800 ... is it compatible in australia cellphone network??

oh yeah.. and what kind of sim cards are available there... my phone is compatible with 3V, 3V/5V or 3V/1, 8V

thanks.. [img]smile.gif[/img]

[ 04-02-2003, 01:26 AM: Message edited by: Harkoliar ]

[lethoso]

a quick look around the place reveals that it should work fine over here.... [img]smile.gif[/img]

[Bokken]

Your Dual Band phone will work here no problem. Some of the newer phones are actually tri-band at the moment but that is just something new technology brings so do not see it as a down side to your Dual-band phone.

Also, although I am not sure about the sim cards, I'm a B dealer and never heard of that myself, I'm pretty certain that you shouldn't have a problem in that department.

All in all your phone will work considering you either get your provider to set it to work in Australia, or use an Australian Networks sim in it.

[wellard]

Australia in the thread title and I'm like a moth to the flame [img]graemlins/heee.gif[/img]

I think that the others have answered well, but I would like to ask why? if you are coming over for a holiday or such you will find the usual land lines very cheap to use, the cost of mobile phones to international destinations can be expensive.

Either way I hope you enjoy yourself "down under"

[Memnoch]

Originally posted by Harkoliar: for all those who are familiar about cellphones and live in australia i have a cellphone which is dualband E-GSM 900/ GSM 1800 ... is it compatible in australia cellphone network?? oh yeah.. and what kind of sim cards are available there... my phone is compatible with 3V, 3V/5V or 3V/1, 8V thanks.. [img]smile.gif[/img]

You won't have a problem - everything is fully compatible. [img]smile.gif[/img]

[Harkoliar]

posted by: Wellard ------------------- I think that the others have answered well, but I would like to ask why? if you are coming over for a holiday or such you will find the usual land lines very cheap to use, the cost of mobile phones to international destinations can be expensive.

actually, i may be going over there to study college in sydney. so i will bring my cellphone along so not to buy one there if it would be incompatible. im going to find out in may whether or not im going there.. (actually, i was already delayed since i was supposidly planning to go last december but did not go through due to unforseen circumstances). and i just bought this cellphone with my own hard earned money.. it would be a shame to buy it and leave it in 2 months time. so thank you thank you for your kind answers regarding my question. . and my cellphone would be for emergency use only btw.

posted by memnoch ------------------------ You won't have a problem - everything is fully compatible.

i may still be able to go there to Sydney and meet you Memsy !!! . ill let you know by May. [img]smile.gif[/img]

and once again. thank you!

[Memnoch]

Originally posted by Harkoliar: actually, i may be going over there to study college in sydney. so i will bring my cellphone along so not to buy one there if it would be incompatible. im going to find out in may whether or not im going there.. (actually, i was already delayed since i was supposidly planning to go last december but did not go through due to unforseen circumstances). and i just bought this cellphone with my own hard earned money.. it would be a shame to buy it and leave it in 2 months time. so thank you thank you for your kind answers regarding my question. . and my cellphone would be for emergency use only btw.

Well, you can always buy a prepaid SIM and stick it in for when you're here. Make sure you drop me a line when you do, I'll take you out. [img]smile.gif[/img]

[Harkoliar]

posted by memnoch: ------------------- Well, you can always buy a prepaid SIM and stick it in for when you're here. Make sure you drop me a line when you do, I'll take you out.

cool!! i really hope i can go there.. sometimes i think my chances of going there is getting smaller and smaller because of SARS and War and terrorism... sigh. anyway, im hoping for the best. wish me luck.

[wellard]

Originally posted by Harkoliar: Quote: posted by memnoch: ------------------- Well, you can always buy a prepaid SIM and stick it in for when you're here. Make sure you drop me a line when you do, I'll take you out.

cool!! i really hope i can go there.. sometimes i think my chances of going there is getting smaller and smaller because of SARS and War and terrorism... sigh. anyway, im hoping for the best. wish me luck.[/QUOTE]Same hear, send an E-mail when your set to come over and we will catch up. So what would you be studying and do you know anyone down here?

[Yorick]

Originally posted by Harkoliar: for all those who are familiar about cellphones and live in australia i have a cellphone which is dualband E-GSM 900/ GSM 1800 ... is it compatible in australia cellphone network?? oh yeah.. and what kind of sim cards are available there... my phone is compatible with 3V, 3V/5V or 3V/1, 8V thanks.. [img]smile.gif[/img]

Hmmm. I see a problem. In Australia there are no cellphones, only mobiles. [img]smile.gif[/img]