Are there data-only prepaid plans?

Like you get a lot of data but pay per SMS or call otherwise rather than also buying a bundle of minutes and texts?

Yes, I think there are a few options there. See Amaysim's offerings, for example.

You can pick up a SIM from the Optus stand at the airport, just after baggage claim and before leaving the airport.

$10 for 10 days - unlimited data, unlimited calling within Australia.

Prepaid SIM - Australia
 

My Virgin still going strong. Had good reception in Katoomba yesterday. Found out that the prepaid is only 3G. But speeds seem okay compared to home (US).

Will he heading to Canberra tomorrow. Will report on reception there. My guess the train ride will have some drop outs.

Hey! If you are in Canberra for more than a touch n go visit, PM me; there's a few FTer's around that wouldn't mind getting together for a drink or two.

Lebara
 

Nobody has mentioned Lebara yet in this thread. That's what our Sydneysider mate recommended when we went to visit in June so that's what we got. Bought the SIM card at a newsagent with no ID required. Coverage and rates more than satisfactory.

cheers,

Henry

TouristSim/Optus
 

Has anyone had experience with TouristSim? They sell Optus prepaid sim cards. Did you have problems registering the sim card. TouristSim's website suggests to provide either a credit or debit card.

Their prepaid data plans include free access to Facebook and Twitter. If I access these sites using the apps on my US smartphone, would it qualify?

I'm heading to OZ for a week and I'm looking for a prepaid sim for data mainly.
For my calls I have my Toggle which I'll have my free incoming with a local USA and PL number where people can reach me, but I need data so I can use my phone as a GPS Nav when we drive the GOR and also to the Blue mtns.

What one is the best for that?

Optus has a $2/day plan which incl some 500MB.

We used Amaysim for a similar purpose -- GPS on the phone (they use the Optus network). Worked great in cities, however the great ocean road is off the beaten path a bit, and you shouldn't expect particularly reliable service the whole time. I really don't recall how often we had service driving the great ocean road, but it's not too hard to navigate on your own once you get there, just follow the signs...and the coast. :cool:

If you must have data service outside the cities, you need to probably limit your search to Telstra; you won't do better than them for coverage.

Really, so no smart phone GPS navigation on the Great Ocean Road?

What are the best Telestra prepaid plans?

In my experience, Lebara has the best prepaid SIM rates in Australia, with particularly good rates for calling internationally from there. They als;) have data included.

Optus 4G prepaid works like a breeze in Sydney. My hotel internet access was so lame I had to switch on tethering on my phone and this was so fast I didn't wanted to get back to the hotel wifi once they fixed it !

Depends on whether you'll be back there or not, and how important it is for you to have the best coverage and speeds. Plus how important it will be to have a number of devices connected simultaneously

I never compromise when it comes to internet access so I have the previous model of this fine little gadget: https://www.telstra.com.au/online-sh...d-wifi-4g-760s

I'm sure the newer model works like a charm as well, plus it comes with 5GB for you to use. But if you just need something to put in your phone to run a navigation app then you might as well go for one of those daily set-price SIMs.

tried to look up at the official sites but no luck - anyone know if any of these carriers allow iphone hotspot sharing too? thanks.

Virgin does, it uses the Optus network but I don't know if Optus does as well.