SIM & Cell Phone Packages for Australia

Should I rent or buy?

An Australian SIM card/cell phone package is an excellent choice for travelers who are planning on staying in Australia for a month or longer, or for frequent international travelers. All of our cell phones are unlocked and can be used with any SIM card. We have several phone package options each with a variety of key features. If you need help deciding what phone package you should select, please don't hesitate to contact one of our expert advisors at 1-800-287-5072 View Australia package features below

Choose the phone that best suits your needs from one of our several options below...

What phone should I choose?

Cellular Abroad have selected several cell phones from recognized brands; all of our phones are brand-new quad-band (unless otherwise stated) and factory-unlocked. All of our phones are intended primarily for making and receiving international calls; we also offer more feature-rich handsets, and these key features can prove valuable in determining which handset you will need for your travels. Click here to see more information about our phone models... (more)

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GSM Cell Phone	Key Features	Price w/ SIM for Australia
BLU™ CLICK Click here to see more views	Unlocked GSM Quad-band phone (works even in the US!) Compact and durable Built in camera Long lasting battery Music and FM Radio Built in pen light Full Phone Specs Other Views	$109
BLU™ Samba Q BEST SELLER! Click here to see more views	Unlocked GSM Quad-band phone (works even in the US!) Full QWERTY Keyboard Long lasting battery Music and FM Radio Built-in Analog TV Full Phone Specs Other Views	$139
LG Shine Click here to see more views	Unlocked GSM Tri-band phone Slider-style Design Digital Camera (1600x1200) MP3/AAC++/3GP/MPEG4 player Color display (TFT, 256K colors) Full Phone Specs Other Views	$149
Samsung C3050 Click here to see more views	Unlocked GSM Quad-band phone (works even in the US!) Sleek exterior with sliding design VGA camera with video recording/playback MicroSD memory expansion (up to 8GB) MP3, Radio and Bluetooth functionality Full Phone Specs Other Views	$159
BLU™ SPEED WiFi & 3G Speed! Click here to see more views	Unlocked GSM Quad-band phone (works even in the US w/ T-Mobile, AT&T or Cingular) WiFi & 3G Speed capable Full QWERTY Keyboard Digital Camera / Video Capable Full Phone Specs Other Views	$179
Samsung B2100 Click here to see more views	Unlocked GSM Quad-band phone (works even in the US!) Extremely durable design Perfect for rugged travelers Long lasting battery Shockproof Waterproof Customer reviews Other Views	$189
Motorola EX112 Click here to see more views	Unlocked GSM Quad-band phone (works even in the US!) External caller-ID color display Ultra-thin design makes it the coolest-looking phone on the market Digital Camera/ Video Capable Full Phone Specs Other views	$189
LG C375 Click here to see more views	WiFi enabled - connect to any WiFi hotspot for data service while you travel Unlocked GSM Quad-band phone (works even in the US!) Digital Camera/ Video Capable Full Phone Specs Other Views	$199
Samsung GTI5500 Click here to see more views	Unlocked Samsung Galaxy Europa phone with Android OS and 3G speed data! WiFi enabled - connect to any WiFi hotspot for data service while you travel Unlocked GSM Quad-band phone (works even in the US!) Digital Camera/ Video Capable Full Phone Specs Other Views	$209
Nokia 7230 Click here to see more views	Unlocked GSM Quad-band phone (works even in the US!) 3G (UMTS 850 / 1900) - Works in Japan! GPRS & 3G Speed data* Micro SD memory Bluetooth 2MP digital camera Full Phone Specs Other views	$219
Apple 3G iPhone	GSM Quad-band phone (Never-locked) Touchscreen Design GPRS & 3G Speed data* Digital Camera (1600x1200) Fully operational Smart Phone Color display (TFT, 256K colors) More Info	$729 Out of Stock

Information and Talk Rates Chart

*Free for the first 10 minutes, AUD$0.15 thereafter 
**AUD$0.29 flagfall per call

Package Advantages:

• A new, full-featured, unlocked GSM cell phone with variable-voltage charger and wall plugs for different countries. This phone works in over 200 countries worldwide!
• A Prepaid SIM Card for Australia and cell phone number with excellent service and initial credit so you can start making calls upon activation.
• Great talk rates to minimize on your travel costs!
• No yearly contract, monthly charges or credit check
• EXCLUSIVE DEALS FOR ONLINE ORDERS ONLY!
  • Special with this phone & SIM package: $15 Discount off of any of our additional prepaid SIM cards, so you can use your phone at an extra destination country of your choice!

Dialing information
Your phone needs to be an unlocked dual-band, tri-band or quad-band GSM phone capable of functioning in the 900/1800 MHz GSM band.

Your Australia Cell to US: 0011 – 1 – area code – phone number
US to Your Australia Cell: 011 – 61 – your AUS number (minus the 0 from your SIM number)
Your Australia Cell Number to Australia: Direct Dial AUS number
Australia to Your Australia Cell Number: Direct Dial your AUS number

Important: Toll free 800 numbers based in the US can not always be called from this service.
Please Note: There is no support for service when roaming outside of Australia

Rental / Phone Purchase Setup

• The SIM Card has been installed
• Make sure your phone is charged before you leave
• The initial credit has been preloaded
• You must register your service before you depart - See Activating your service below

For SIM Card Only Purchases
Snap out the SIM chip from the SIM card and insert the chip into your GSM Phone with the metal portion facing down as to make contact with the contact prongs.

• If prompted for a PIN number, your default PIN is "0000". To disable PIN-check at startup, consult your phone's user guide.
• The initial credit has been preloaded
• You must register your service before you depart - See Activating your service below

PIN and PUK codes
The PIN (Personal Identification Number) code prevents unauthorized access to the SIM card in your phone. If you enter the PIN code incorrectly 3 times in a row, the SIM card will be blocked. To un-block the SIM card, you will need to enter the PUK (Personal Unlock Key) code. Please consult your manual for how to disable the PIN-check feature.

Activating Your Service
IMPORTANT: You must activate before departing. The Australian government requires the following information:

• Your Australian Mobile cell phone number
• Your ICCID number, printed on the SIM card starting with "89" - See SIM card casing in attached envelope
• User's name
• Date of birth
• Passport number
• Address in Australia (may be hotel)
• Please email this information to: support@cellularabroad.com

If you are activating more than one SIM card, please send separate emails.

Enabling Data:
You must be in Australia and have access to the internet to activate data on your phone.
Your phone must be able to support WAP or MMS.

Go to http://www.lebara.com.au/internet_on_your_phone

In the "How to set it up" section click "here"
You will be prompted to enter the phone model, type of data (WAP or MMS) and your phone number.
Your will recieve text messages to your phone instructing you how to enable the data plan.

Data Rates:
Free Mobile Internet up to 1MB per day! Charged at AUD$0.05 per MB after

Voicemail:
Dial 121 to retrieve your voicemails. You can personalize your voicemail by following the voice prompts.

Checking Your Credit:
You may check your account balance through your handset (in Australia only)

• Select ‘Account’ on your mobile phone menu, then ‘Balance’ Enter your 6 digit phone account PIN and follow the instructions. An SMS message will be sent to you showing your balance.

Recharging Your SIM Card
The easiest way to purchase more talk time is by calling Cellular Abroad +1 310-862-7100 before as well as during your trip. The recharge card is the "Lebara Mobile Pre-Paid Mobile Recharge Card". Or you can find them at outlets including convenience stores and gas stations in Australia.

Australia Prepaid Recharge Card only US$19.00 for $10AUD of talk time credit Save time by starting your stay in the Australia with an additional AUD $10 of talk time. Each of these recharges gives about 200 minutes of calls to the US or Canada or about 50 minutes in Australia (estimated time - excludes AUD $0.29 flagfall costs). Incoming calls are free while at your destination.

Adding More Talk Time
Even if you have zero credit, since incoming calls are always free, you will still be able to receive calls. To add credit with a recharge code, call 126 123 and follow the prompts to enter your voucher code.

Troubleshooting
Make sure you have activated your service on the Lebara website. Make sure your phone is on the 900/1800 MHz band settings. If you can receive calls but cannot make calls, this is a sign that you need to add talk time to your account.

Customer Service
For network or service issues:

• 126 122 for Lebara customer service while in Australia. This is free from your Lebara Mobile.
• To reach Cellular Abroad, call 001 310 862 7100

To reach Cellular Abroad for recharges, billing or hardware support:

• From a landline, (NOT from payphones, mobile phones, and majority of hotels) Cellular Abroad can be reached 8am to 4pm PST, Monday - Friday with English customer support and recharge services by dialing this number: 00-800-3623-3333. Please note that some hotels may charge for toll free calls. You may reach us from your cell phone at +1-310-862-7100 (not a toll free call) or via email at support@cellularabroad.com.

Detailed Rates
Rates are expressed in Australian Dollars and are per-minute charges.

**There is a one time connection fee (they call it "flagfall") of $0.29 AUD (about 0.25 cents US) per call.

Other Useful Numbers

• Dial 000 <Talk/Send> or 112 <Talk/Send> toll free in order to contact the police or an ambulance.

Service Life
You must recharge your card at least once every 90 days or you will forfeit your Australian cellular number and remaining credit. To inquire about the possibility of extending your SIM card’s service life while outside the SIM card’s country of origin contact the telecom provider's customer service, Cellular Abroad does not provide support for this feature.

As a special bonus for GSM phone + Australia SIM card package deals ordered online, we're offering any of our additional prepaid SIM cards with a $15 discount! This will means that you can save even more money at another destination country and stay in touch with business colleagues or friends back home. We offer country-specific SIM cards for over 50 nations around the globe! Here's a suggestion: When you go abroad, you don't have to carry your US phone with you. Instead, you can make calls from the airport with your GSM phone and a US SIM and then swap the chip with your Australia SIM for when you arrive at your overseas destination.

HELPFUL TIPS

Would you rather rent your phone? Check out our rental deals for Australia! .. Need two phones? You can save big on our dual phone packages for Australia.