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#303703 2-Mar-2023 01:17
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Context: I've made the move across the ditch and its turning into a long-term thing. I've got Australian telco services but still have a few rats and mice using my New Zealand mobile. Currently I've forwarded my calls to my Aussie number whilst still being on On Account but am looking at a more sustainable long term fix for this. 

 

I've been thinking that lowering the plan to the lowest possible and occasionally using it using Wifi calling (roaming disabled to avoid the $8/day roaming charge) is feasible or alternatively using call forwarding on a prepaid account and just paying the casual minute rates (and forward it to a Hero local number). 

 

A google search indicates some old posts on geekzone that 2 Degrees offers call forwarding on prepaid. Is this still the case? I'm fairly sure Vodafone, Spark and Skinny do not. Alternatively does anyone have any suggestions for a ultra low pay monthly plan that would allow call forwarding/aussie calls? 

 

Thanks :) 





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  #3043799 2-Mar-2023 07:25
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A separate WiFi calling capable phone kept in aeroplane mode with a Kogan SIM.




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  #3043800 2-Mar-2023 07:32
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Actually you probably wouldn't need to worry about it being in aeroplane mode, as unless you got a roaming add on, it would only work on WiFi anyway. So maybe a dual SIM phone.




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