Buy A Mobile Phone Connection/SIM:

Life in Australia is very fast and mobile phone is a major demand of every Australian. Being a student mobile phone will help you in various ways. It will keep you in contact with your friends and you can discuss study related stuff with them. Being an employee it will keep you in contact with your employer; you will be updated about your shifts, any changes in roster and so on. Well I think I should straight away move to my point rather then explaining importance of mobile phones because every one knows that

In Australia the leading mobile companies are Optus and Three, you will also find people using Vodafone and Telstra. Mobile calls to same network is always cheaper in any country so its better to select the network that is widely used, this suggestion is especially for students who want to save money.

Whether To Buy Optus Or Three:

Both Optus and Three provide various plans that has its own significance, some provide free calls to same network while other provide credit for international calls. It’s up to student what plan they select, but my suggestion is to go for a network that is used by their friends. I have seen many Pakistani students using Optus connection while students from India use Three connections. So, if you are an Indian go for Three while if you are student from Pakistan then go for Optus. Both networks provide free calls to same network, so you can be better in contact with your friends.

Changing Plan:

When you get a connection then still you have the option to change the plan, simply while recharge selects a different plan. If you want to switch between connections like moving from Optus to Three, then again you don’t need to buy another connection, simply go to any franchise and they will help you out. You will be able to use the same number for Three.

Mobile With A Plan:

I suggest you to bring a mobile phone from your country because electronic equipment is expensive in Australia. You will find the same mobile at cheaper price in your country. However, if you don’t have any mobile then you can get it in Australia either with a plan or can buy it separately. Both networks, Optus and Three offer some packages in which you can get a mobile with connection and then you have to pay a little every month.

Where To Buy Mobile Connections:

You can easily get a mobile connection from any franchise just like in your country. Almost in every suburb you will find franchise of every mobile network. In order to buy a connection you have to carry your passport with you. You may be surprised but its mandatory to carry passport otherwise you won’t get a connection.

Where To Recharge A Connection:

You can recharge your mobile connection from franchise, service station, any superstore. You can also find many shops selling recharge card, so recharging is not a big deal.

Below are the links for both mobile networks, so you can have an idea of their services, difference in plans.

http://www.three.com.au/ – Three Mobile Australia

http://www.optus.com.au/ — Optus Mobile Australia