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Teldave

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#90916 3-Oct-2011 11:50
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Hi,
usually I buy a vodafone sim card at the airport in Australia and use it in an old vodafone handset.
I now have a Samsung Galaxy  GT1900T and if possible like to use it with an Australian sim card while over there.
Is this possible by getting an Australian sim card? 

Thanks 

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cyril7
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  #528464 3-Oct-2011 11:56
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Hi Dave which network are you currently on in NZ, Voda or XT I am assuming XT as the T on the end/

Cyril



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  #528487 3-Oct-2011 12:44
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General rule:

If you got your phone from XT, then buy a Telstra SIM
If you got your phone from Voda NZ, then buy a Voda AU SIM

Teldave

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  #528489 3-Oct-2011 12:49
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cyril7: Hi Dave which network are you currently on in NZ, Voda or XT I am assuming XT as the T on the end/

Cyril


Yes XT, sorry should have said.Embarassed 



Teldave

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  #528490 3-Oct-2011 12:52
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NonprayingMantis: General rule:

If you got your phone from XT, then buy a Telstra SIM
If you got your phone from Voda NZ, then buy a Voda AU SIM


Thanks for the reply, I'll do as you say unless anyone says VF will work. I only recall a VF shop at Brisbane airport though and they offered a good deal!

Cheers 

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  #528491 3-Oct-2011 12:56
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Hi Dave, nonprayingmantis has posted what you need to know.

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  #528495 3-Oct-2011 13:07
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Voda in Au is rolling out a 3G 850 network but i don't think it's operational yet..




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  #528512 3-Oct-2011 13:41
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old3eyes: Voda in Au is rolling out a 3G 850 network but i don't think it's operational yet..


Looks like they are on the way

http://www.vodafone.com.au/tools/checker/index.htm

Thanks for the heads up. 

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