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Which prepaid phone for emergency

msuji View Member Profile	22/01/2013, 10:12 PM Post #1
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Hi ladies.. I am currently planning to get a prepaid sim card for my 12yo daughter. I have an old mobile so I just need a sim card. This mobile is only for emergency use if let say i'm running late for school pick up or if i dont turn up at certain time (the what if's), she can call someone in our emergency list. So, I need a prepaid plan which can keep credit for at least a year or doesnt have an expiry date. I've never used prepaid before and i dont want to just sign for something that is going to useless or a scam. please share what works for u.. thanks.

3cheekykids View Member Profile	22/01/2013, 10:22 PM Post #2
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My son uses Lycamobile. You can get a sim card from newsagencies that sell phone cards. I don't think the credits expire. I use it to call overseas as well as the rates are much cheaper than from my landline. http://www.lycamobile.com.au/en/

Luvmy4 View Member Profile	23/01/2013, 02:37 AM Post #3
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Vodafone does a $30 one that lasts 12 months

Pearson View Member Profile	23/01/2013, 06:21 AM Post #4
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QUOTE (Luvmy4 @ 23/01/2013, 02:37 AM) Vodafone does a $30 one that lasts 12 months This - it is called Vodafone 365. The credit expires after 12 months. Most others expire after a month.

voldemort View Member Profile	17/02/2013, 08:06 AM Post #5
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Savvytel...credits NEVER expire.

countrymel View Member Profile	17/02/2013, 08:10 AM Post #6
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Where do you live OP? Where I live only Telstra phones have reliable coverage - I would triple check this before you sign up to a great deal with one of the other providers...

FiveAus View Member Profile	17/02/2013, 08:24 AM Post #7
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QUOTE (countrymel @ 17/02/2013, 09:10 AM) Where do you live OP? Where I live only Telstra phones have reliable coverage - I would triple check this before you sign up to a great deal with one of the other providers... Yes, I was about to say the same thing. We can only get Telstra coverage where I live, and the only provider that uses the Telstra network is Telstra.

New Horizons View Member Profile	17/02/2013, 09:18 AM Post #8
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I have a Nokia 1616 with Vodafone 365 that I use as back up when travelling or leave with my daughter if I go away without her. The phone is basic, no camera, no fb or anything else, no internet access, just talk, text, a couple of basic games and a torch. It's been great for us, but we have travelled to places that have no coverage for certain services.

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