Ad space available
reach us at [email protected].
›
Major update has been completed. Please help to report any abnormality that you are facing (in case there is any) to [email protected] . Thank you for your continued support guys!

Things to do first Before going to Australia

1…1314161819…39

Comments

  • TasBurrfootTasBurrfoot Osaka
    Posts: 4,336Member
    Joined: Feb 24, 2011
    @TasBurrfoot, @Nadine, @nfronda, @Khaosan_Road, @Khorups, @abc27

    patulong naman po. until now d ko pa rin sure kung paano magdadala ng money sa AU.
    parang si @Khorups ata ng funds transfer from overseas bank to AU bank pero di ko pa po sure yung process na ito. can you guys enlighten me please?
    may nabasa din ako na delikado magdala ng big amount of AU Cash so ayoko naman itake yung risk na yun.

    Tama po ba etong steps na ito?
    1. Open an account online while still here in the Philippines (NAB) - Free of charge po ba ito?
    2. Ipaconvert ang pera from Peso to AUD
    3. Itransfer ang pera in AUD sa NAB (pero paano po ittransfer sa NAB?)
    4. Then during our flight to AU, magdala lang po ng enough money and wag magdadala ng malaking amount?




    Step 1 is correct; look at the fine print of the account that you are opening, malalaman mo doon if may account maintenance fee or wala. But as per my knowledge naman kasi, the accounts that are offered specifically for migrants are without fees naman. (mine was NAB i-savers and CBA Goal Saver)

    Step 2 and 3 are done simultaneously; sa source account mo ng PHP, ask your bank to do a telegraphic transfer (also known as TT), in order to do this, kailangan mo ng account details sa Australian bank mo - this should be given once you have done step 1. Anyhow, your Phil bank will give you the FX rate and the corresponding fees, tanunging ka ilang milyon ang ipadala mo. Execute the transaction and it should be good...

    After say 3 days, confirm mo nalang sa relationship manager mo in Australia if the amount was already credited to your account. Ayun, ayus na!!

    Although there is no problem naman in bringing a huge amount of money, as much as possible iniiwasan ko ito as there is always a possibility na mawala mo ito. Ako for instance, I just brought around 2K in cash. All the rest were already TT'ed months back. BASTA IF EVER YOU DECIDE TO BRING MORE THAN 10K, always declare sa Pinas, sa transit point mo and sa entry point mo in Australia. If you don't declare and makita nila when they do a random check, I will not be surprise if they will confiscate your money... :)

    All the best!

    Primary Applicant: Wife
    Accountant (General): 221111

    04 Aug 2012 - IELTS (Academic Module)
    07 Aug 2012 - IELTS (Academic Module) Speaking Part
    17 Aug 2012 - IELTS Results (L: 8.5 R: 8.5 W: 7.0 S: 7.5 OBS: 8.0)
    24 Aug 2012 - CPAA Submitted (docs mailed same day via SG EMS)
    25 Sep 2012 - Received +Skills Assessment from CPAA
    25 Sep 2012 - Lodged EOI Application with 70pts
    30 Sep 2012 - Invited by DIAC to apply for 189 Visa
    01 Oct 2012 - Submitted 189 Visa Application
    20 Oct 2012 - Medical Examinations
    23 Oct 2012 - CO Assigned; Team 7 - SA
    05 Nov 2012 - Submitted SG PCC and NBI Clearance
    06 Nov 2012 - Visa Granted (IED: 23/10/2013)
    03 Apr 2013 - Flight to MEL
    03 Jun 2013 - started work
    12 Jun 2013 - wife started work
    15 Jun 2016 - applied for citizenship
    29 Jul 2016 - citizenship examination
    20 Oct 2016 - Aussie, Aussie, Aussie Oi Oi Oi!!

  • TasBurrfootTasBurrfoot Osaka
    Posts: 4,336Member
    Joined: Feb 24, 2011
    @JCsantos hindi po nkktakot magdala at magdeclare in excess of $10,000?
    d naman kakapkapin ang wallet nyo e kung inde nyo ideclare .... opo wala pong manghahablot dito ...
    This is very wrong mate... If ma random check ka and they see for example A$20k sa bag mo; baka ma goodbye pera mo! :)

    Primary Applicant: Wife
    Accountant (General): 221111

    04 Aug 2012 - IELTS (Academic Module)
    07 Aug 2012 - IELTS (Academic Module) Speaking Part
    17 Aug 2012 - IELTS Results (L: 8.5 R: 8.5 W: 7.0 S: 7.5 OBS: 8.0)
    24 Aug 2012 - CPAA Submitted (docs mailed same day via SG EMS)
    25 Sep 2012 - Received +Skills Assessment from CPAA
    25 Sep 2012 - Lodged EOI Application with 70pts
    30 Sep 2012 - Invited by DIAC to apply for 189 Visa
    01 Oct 2012 - Submitted 189 Visa Application
    20 Oct 2012 - Medical Examinations
    23 Oct 2012 - CO Assigned; Team 7 - SA
    05 Nov 2012 - Submitted SG PCC and NBI Clearance
    06 Nov 2012 - Visa Granted (IED: 23/10/2013)
    03 Apr 2013 - Flight to MEL
    03 Jun 2013 - started work
    12 Jun 2013 - wife started work
    15 Jun 2016 - applied for citizenship
    29 Jul 2016 - citizenship examination
    20 Oct 2016 - Aussie, Aussie, Aussie Oi Oi Oi!!

  • JCsantosJCsantos Sydney
    Posts: 1,416Member, Moderator
    Joined: Jan 11, 2011
    @JCsantos hindi po nkktakot magdala at magdeclare in excess of $10,000?
    d naman kakapkapin ang wallet nyo e kung inde nyo ideclare .... opo wala pong manghahablot dito ...
    This is very wrong mate... If ma random check ka and they see for example A$20k sa bag mo; baka ma goodbye pera mo! :)
    I have been traveling to AUS and Overseas a couple of time never had heard of such and never experience such ... custom people are more busy checking drugs rather than money you are bringing ... too much watching border security na pakitang gilas lang pag may camera

    Google for Everything !!!

  • lock_code2004lock_code2004 Perth
    Posts: 5,037Member, De-activated
    Joined: Feb 23, 2012
    as far as i know, hindi nmn nila kukunin ang pera mo (sa pinas kasi possibleng kotongan ka), sa AU immigration, they will question you, and/or hold the money while doing the investigation, and/or probably flag your name for illegal activities (money laundering etc)..

    Hindi naman talga bawal magdala ng more than 10k, you just need to declare and prove na legal ang source mo ng funds.

    ------------------
    Source: http://www.austrac.gov.au/reporting_physical_currency.html#penalties

    Failure to report movements of physical currency is an offence under sections 53 and 55 of the AML/CTF Act. Penalties upon conviction include imprisonment and/or a fine imposed by the court. Civil penalties provide for an infringement notice which may be given, requiring the person to pay a fine.

    --------------

    Sep 24, 2011 - IELTS (L-8 R-8 W-8 S-7.5 : OBS-8)
    Jan 04, 2012 - EA application submitted | Feb 23, 2012 - EA assessment result (IE ANZSCO 233511)
    May 8, 2012 - Lodged GSM 175 online application | June 4, 2012 - CO Allocated
    June 22, 2012 - Medicals Finalized | Aug 30, 2012 - PCCs Completed (PH, UAE, USA)
    Sep 3, 2012 - Visa Granted (IED Jun 11, 2013) Thank You Lord!
    Oct 16-28, 2012 - Initial Entry Completed - Sydney
    July 28, 2013 - Final move to Perth
    Sep 9, 2013 - Started work with the same company i worked for in UAE/USA
    Oct 28, 2013 - Moved to another company.. ;)

  • TasBurrfootTasBurrfoot Osaka
    Posts: 4,336Member
    Joined: Feb 24, 2011
    edited June 2013
    @JCsantos hindi po nkktakot magdala at magdeclare in excess of $10,000?
    d naman kakapkapin ang wallet nyo e kung inde nyo ideclare .... opo wala pong manghahablot dito ...
    This is very wrong mate... If ma random check ka and they see for example A$20k sa bag mo; baka ma goodbye pera mo! :)
    I have been traveling to AUS and Overseas a couple of time never had heard of such and never experience such ... custom people are more busy checking drugs rather than money you are bringing ... too much watching border security na pakitang gilas lang pag may camera
    Sure no dramas...

    I am not here to convince you. :)

    Primary Applicant: Wife
    Accountant (General): 221111

    04 Aug 2012 - IELTS (Academic Module)
    07 Aug 2012 - IELTS (Academic Module) Speaking Part
    17 Aug 2012 - IELTS Results (L: 8.5 R: 8.5 W: 7.0 S: 7.5 OBS: 8.0)
    24 Aug 2012 - CPAA Submitted (docs mailed same day via SG EMS)
    25 Sep 2012 - Received +Skills Assessment from CPAA
    25 Sep 2012 - Lodged EOI Application with 70pts
    30 Sep 2012 - Invited by DIAC to apply for 189 Visa
    01 Oct 2012 - Submitted 189 Visa Application
    20 Oct 2012 - Medical Examinations
    23 Oct 2012 - CO Assigned; Team 7 - SA
    05 Nov 2012 - Submitted SG PCC and NBI Clearance
    06 Nov 2012 - Visa Granted (IED: 23/10/2013)
    03 Apr 2013 - Flight to MEL
    03 Jun 2013 - started work
    12 Jun 2013 - wife started work
    15 Jun 2016 - applied for citizenship
    29 Jul 2016 - citizenship examination
    20 Oct 2016 - Aussie, Aussie, Aussie Oi Oi Oi!!

  • peach17peach17 Los Angeles
    Posts: 1,684Member
    Joined: Jan 13, 2013
    @TasBurrfoot, @Nadine, @nfronda, @Khaosan_Road, @Khorups, @abc27

    patulong naman po. until now d ko pa rin sure kung paano magdadala ng money sa AU.
    parang si @Khorups ata ng funds transfer from overseas bank to AU bank pero di ko pa po sure yung process na ito. can you guys enlighten me please?
    may nabasa din ako na delikado magdala ng big amount of AU Cash so ayoko naman itake yung risk na yun.

    Tama po ba etong steps na ito?
    1. Open an account online while still here in the Philippines (NAB) - Free of charge po ba ito?
    2. Ipaconvert ang pera from Peso to AUD
    3. Itransfer ang pera in AUD sa NAB (pero paano po ittransfer sa NAB?)
    4. Then during our flight to AU, magdala lang po ng enough money and wag magdadala ng malaking amount?




    Step 1 is correct; look at the fine print of the account that you are opening, malalaman mo doon if may account maintenance fee or wala. But as per my knowledge naman kasi, the accounts that are offered specifically for migrants are without fees naman. (mine was NAB i-savers and CBA Goal Saver)

    Step 2 and 3 are done simultaneously; sa source account mo ng PHP, ask your bank to do a telegraphic transfer (also known as TT), in order to do this, kailangan mo ng account details sa Australian bank mo - this should be given once you have done step 1. Anyhow, your Phil bank will give you the FX rate and the corresponding fees, tanunging ka ilang milyon ang ipadala mo. Execute the transaction and it should be good...

    After say 3 days, confirm mo nalang sa relationship manager mo in Australia if the amount was already credited to your account. Ayun, ayus na!!

    Although there is no problem naman in bringing a huge amount of money, as much as possible iniiwasan ko ito as there is always a possibility na mawala mo ito. Ako for instance, I just brought around 2K in cash. All the rest were already TT'ed months back. BASTA IF EVER YOU DECIDE TO BRING MORE THAN 10K, always declare sa Pinas, sa transit point mo and sa entry point mo in Australia. If you don't declare and makita nila when they do a random check, I will not be surprise if they will confiscate your money... :)

    All the best!

    Thank you so much @TasBurrFoot!!! Naintindihan ko na din sa wakas hehehe
    Thank you thank you! :)

    9 January 2013 Received Favorable Response from EA
    18 January 2013 Lodged EOI Application via SkillSelect
    21 January 2013 Received Invitation to Apply for Visa Subclass 189
    26 January 2013 Lodged Visa Application
    18 March 2013 CO Allocated, Team 34 Brisbane
    14 May 2013 Submitted Form 815
    23 May 2013 Submitted updated Form 815 with new passport details
    03 June 2013 VISA Grant! Thank you Jesus :)

  • stolich18stolich18 Sydney
    Posts: 993Member
    Joined: Feb 15, 2012
    I saw an episode sa Border Security na nakita ung money nung student more than 10K AUD. hehehe She was fined but I forgot the exact amount and what the other legal implications were. hindi nya kase nideclare. Pinakita pa na sobrang dami nya tlgang pera na tinago sa bag nya. hehehehe

    261313 (Software Engineer)

    Feb.15.2012 - started working on ACS requirements
    Mar.02.2012 - submitted online ACS application and sent documents to ACS via Fedex
    Mar.05.2012 - ACS acknowledged actual documents
    Mar.21.2012 - ACS finalised assessment: Suitable
    Mar.31.2012 - IELTS exam with BC
    Apr.13.2012 - IELTS Results (L:8.5 R:7 W: 7 S: 8 OB: 7.5) Thank you LORD!
    Apr.14.2012 - Lodged 175 Online Application
    Apr.20.2012 - Completed Online Attachments
    May.24.2012 - "Application being processed further"
    May.29.2012 - CO Assigned :-)
    Jun.07.2012 - Uploaded NBI Clearance
    Jun.13.2012 - Medical/Health Requirements Finalised
    Jun.14.2012 - VISA GRANT! Thank you, LORD! :-)
    Jun.07.2013 - Initial Entry Date Deadline
    Apr.28.2013 - Initial Entry (Sydney)
    Jun.28.2013 - Verbal Job Offer (Melbourne)
    Jul.08.2013 - First day of Work and first day of child care for my son (Melbourne)
    Aug.21.2013 - First day of Work in Sydney

    "Great is the LORD and most worthy of praise; his greatness no one can fathom." Psalm 145:3

  • gherlgherl Melbourne
    Posts: 81Member
    Joined: Nov 12, 2012
    sis and bros, meron naba dito na nagbook thru IOM? can you please share your experience. thank you so much. God bless.
  • JCsantosJCsantos Sydney
    Posts: 1,416Member, Moderator
    Joined: Jan 11, 2011
    sis and bros, meron naba dito na nagbook thru IOM? can you please share your experience. thank you so much. God bless.
    We did .. but it was 6 years ago ... called iom ... book a ticket .... deposit the money through their bank account ... gave the deposit slip to them .. then they sent the itinerary/tickets ... it was more or less 36k i think

    Google for Everything !!!

  • floradanicafloradanica Perth
    Posts: 167Member
    Joined: Apr 24, 2013
    mga repa, may nasasaad ba sa kasulatan na bawal o mahigpit o may diskriminasyon ang Au immigration, o kahit anong opisina sa mga taong may tattoos?
  • JCsantosJCsantos Sydney
    Posts: 1,416Member, Moderator
    Joined: Jan 11, 2011
    edited July 2013
    mga repa, may nasasaad ba sa kasulatan na bawal o mahigpit o may diskriminasyon ang Au immigration, o kahit anong opisina sa mga taong may tattoos?
    Basta wag daw pong picture ni Justin Bieber ok lang daw po :D :D

    Seriously po depnde sa work :) i think one time nag survey and isang radio station dito pero mixed reactions po (work related) ... yung iba ok yung iba inde .. pero sa immigration po walang problema yan

    Google for Everything !!!

  • floradanicafloradanica Perth
    Posts: 167Member
    Joined: Apr 24, 2013
    ay, si Charice Pempengco ang sa akin eh. sana walang problema. chos! :D

    salamat sir @JCsantos! :)
  • staycoolstaycool Sydney
    Posts: 758Member
    Joined: Apr 08, 2013
    hello sydney peeps... can anyone here comment sa list of budget na ginawa ko for a month for a SOLOISTA. Please...
    1.) room share rental (at least 200 per week X 4 weeks in a month) = 800 AUD
    2.) transportation (multi pass for train,bus, ferry = 50 per week X 4wks) = 200 AUD
    3.) food (50 X 4 weeks) = 200 AUD
    4.) load for cellular phones / post paid (haven't searched yet..???...estimate) 100 AUD
    5.) Miscellaneous per month (clothes, extras) ...................................... = 200 AUD
    __________________________________________________________________________________
    TOTAL OF (AUD PER MONTH EXPENSES) 1,500.00 AUD
    ____________________________________________________________________________________

    sa job hunting, and sa walang income, in a 9K AUD ba-on, i will survive na ng mga 6 months...??? any comment/ additions/ other information ??... it will help me a lot sa preparation ko po..thank you.
    • via MARA Agent
      CPA Australia 040912 : NSW SS 030812 : EOI first lodged 081312 : 1st Invitation 083112 : Updated EOI 110812 : 2nd Invitation 032713 : Lodged App 040213 : CO 042213 : medicals: 050213...visa granted (thank YOU LORD!) 060513 ... IED to NSW 03XX14 ??
  • JCsantosJCsantos Sydney
    Posts: 1,416Member, Moderator
    Joined: Jan 11, 2011
    For phone calls you can get as low as 39$ per month

    Google for Everything !!!

  • TasBurrfootTasBurrfoot Osaka
    Posts: 4,336Member
    Joined: Feb 24, 2011
    hello sydney peeps... can anyone here comment sa list of budget na ginawa ko for a month for a SOLOISTA. Please...
    1.) room share rental (at least 200 per week X 4 weeks in a month) = 800 AUD
    2.) transportation (multi pass for train,bus, ferry = 50 per week X 4wks) = 200 AUD
    3.) food (50 X 4 weeks) = 200 AUD
    4.) load for cellular phones / post paid (haven't searched yet..???...estimate) 100 AUD
    5.) Miscellaneous per month (clothes, extras) ...................................... = 200 AUD
    __________________________________________________________________________________
    TOTAL OF (AUD PER MONTH EXPENSES) 1,500.00 AUD
    ____________________________________________________________________________________

    sa job hunting, and sa walang income, in a 9K AUD ba-on, i will survive na ng mga 6 months...??? any comment/ additions/ other information ??... it will help me a lot sa preparation ko po..thank you.
    Phone budget ko is $30/month... May kasama ito na 500MB na data, 250 minutes of calls (local and certain countries outside australia which unfortunately does not include Pinas), $30 worth of credit, unlimited Linkedin, Facebook access, unlimited text within australia...

    Very good deal na ito as far as I'm concerned... Oh yeah, plus I can buy discounted tickets to the movies (at $10/pc) :)

    Primary Applicant: Wife
    Accountant (General): 221111

    04 Aug 2012 - IELTS (Academic Module)
    07 Aug 2012 - IELTS (Academic Module) Speaking Part
    17 Aug 2012 - IELTS Results (L: 8.5 R: 8.5 W: 7.0 S: 7.5 OBS: 8.0)
    24 Aug 2012 - CPAA Submitted (docs mailed same day via SG EMS)
    25 Sep 2012 - Received +Skills Assessment from CPAA
    25 Sep 2012 - Lodged EOI Application with 70pts
    30 Sep 2012 - Invited by DIAC to apply for 189 Visa
    01 Oct 2012 - Submitted 189 Visa Application
    20 Oct 2012 - Medical Examinations
    23 Oct 2012 - CO Assigned; Team 7 - SA
    05 Nov 2012 - Submitted SG PCC and NBI Clearance
    06 Nov 2012 - Visa Granted (IED: 23/10/2013)
    03 Apr 2013 - Flight to MEL
    03 Jun 2013 - started work
    12 Jun 2013 - wife started work
    15 Jun 2016 - applied for citizenship
    29 Jul 2016 - citizenship examination
    20 Oct 2016 - Aussie, Aussie, Aussie Oi Oi Oi!!

  • staycoolstaycool Sydney
    Posts: 758Member
    Joined: Apr 08, 2013
    @TasBurrfoot and @JCsantos what mobile / network yung postpaid nyong $30/month and $39/,mo., resp.?... yung 500MB data for internet, mga ilang araw lang po ba mauubos yan?..kse kung unlimitied ang LinkedIn and Facebook, yung maggiging prob nalang po is yung online app about TRAIN AND BUS SCHEDULES AND DIRECTIONS...hehe...
    • via MARA Agent
      CPA Australia 040912 : NSW SS 030812 : EOI first lodged 081312 : 1st Invitation 083112 : Updated EOI 110812 : 2nd Invitation 032713 : Lodged App 040213 : CO 042213 : medicals: 050213...visa granted (thank YOU LORD!) 060513 ... IED to NSW 03XX14 ??
  • TasBurrfootTasBurrfoot Osaka
    Posts: 4,336Member
    Joined: Feb 24, 2011
    @TasBurrfoot and @JCsantos what mobile / network yung postpaid nyong $30/month and $39/,mo., resp.?... yung 500MB data for internet, mga ilang araw lang po ba mauubos yan?..kse kung unlimitied ang LinkedIn and Facebook, yung maggiging prob nalang po is yung online app about TRAIN AND BUS SCHEDULES AND DIRECTIONS...hehe...
    Optus boss...

    Primary Applicant: Wife
    Accountant (General): 221111

    04 Aug 2012 - IELTS (Academic Module)
    07 Aug 2012 - IELTS (Academic Module) Speaking Part
    17 Aug 2012 - IELTS Results (L: 8.5 R: 8.5 W: 7.0 S: 7.5 OBS: 8.0)
    24 Aug 2012 - CPAA Submitted (docs mailed same day via SG EMS)
    25 Sep 2012 - Received +Skills Assessment from CPAA
    25 Sep 2012 - Lodged EOI Application with 70pts
    30 Sep 2012 - Invited by DIAC to apply for 189 Visa
    01 Oct 2012 - Submitted 189 Visa Application
    20 Oct 2012 - Medical Examinations
    23 Oct 2012 - CO Assigned; Team 7 - SA
    05 Nov 2012 - Submitted SG PCC and NBI Clearance
    06 Nov 2012 - Visa Granted (IED: 23/10/2013)
    03 Apr 2013 - Flight to MEL
    03 Jun 2013 - started work
    12 Jun 2013 - wife started work
    15 Jun 2016 - applied for citizenship
    29 Jul 2016 - citizenship examination
    20 Oct 2016 - Aussie, Aussie, Aussie Oi Oi Oi!!

  • JCsantosJCsantos Sydney
    Posts: 1,416Member, Moderator
    Joined: Jan 11, 2011
    edited July 2013
    @TasBurrfoot and @JCsantos what mobile / network yung postpaid nyong $30/month and $39/,mo., resp.?... yung 500MB data for internet, mga ilang araw lang po ba mauubos yan?..kse kung unlimitied ang LinkedIn and Facebook, yung maggiging prob nalang po is yung online app about TRAIN AND BUS SCHEDULES AND DIRECTIONS...hehe...
    Or you can try 14$ TPG Mobile ( or is it 19 for non-members ) ... mejo ok na yun value nya :)

    Google for Everything !!!

  • nfrondanfronda Perth
    Posts: 816Member
    Joined: Mar 19, 2013
    @staycool..U can try vodafone din.. Ung $60 plan nla is unlimted txt within australia and international den incuded value is $700 which is u can use to call international plus 1.5gb of data.. Pag iphone 5 16gb na phone ung pinili m add $6 per month ka.. Un ang sa hubby q.. malaki ang matitipid at mkakatwag xa palagi sa nanay nya sa pinas.. Kung mnsan nga hndi nya pa nauubos ung $700 na value..

    06-01-11: Arrived Australia (457 visa dependent on my dad)
    28-05-12: Lodged RSMS 857 visa (seperate from my dad already)
    28-06-12: Done Medical check
    30-10-12: Submit AFP check
    07-11-12: Went home on a bridging visa B for holiday and wedding..:)
    12-01-13: CO allocated and nomination approved
    18-01-13: CO asked documents of my husband to be included on my application as migrating dependent..Thank u LORD!
    15-02-13: Husband completed all requirements (police check, medical, english requirements and joint statement)
    15-02-13: CO issued pre-grant letter instructing hubby to apply tourist visa to enter Australia in order our 857 visa to be granted.
    27-02-13: Hubby applied Subclass 676 tourist visa.
    06-03-13: Hubby's tourist visa approved.
    16-03-13: Hubby arrived Australia.
    18-03-13: Our RSMS 857 visa granted.. (nothing to ask more)

  • JCsantosJCsantos Sydney
    Posts: 1,416Member, Moderator
    Joined: Jan 11, 2011
    I forgot to mention that if you are bringing in your phone ( 3G/4G ) it is cheaper :) and you can do a no lock-in contract .. kasi yung 29$ 39$ comes with a free phone

    we call BYO ( bring your own) ...

    Google for Everything !!!

  • icebreaker1928icebreaker1928 Sydney
    Posts: 1,455Member
    Joined: Apr 26, 2011
    @nfronda sorry mam, I don't intend to flame or offend anyone, just stating my opinion :)
    IMHO I strongly discourage to use vodafone, they have the most unreliable network here in Australia... maraming ibang provider na kaya tapatan ang vodafone with good service.

    marami silang free pero ang problema, hindi ka naman makatawag dahil wala sila signal etc...
    better stay away from vodafone @staycool if you want peace of mind.

    it's your decision though. :)
  • nfrondanfronda Perth
    Posts: 816Member
    Joined: Mar 19, 2013
    @icebreaker1928..that's alright po..that's ur opinion..so far wla namn kmi naging problema sa vodafone..ung location namin ok namn ang signal nya..mabilis din ung internet..I think depende din yata yan sa location m..

    06-01-11: Arrived Australia (457 visa dependent on my dad)
    28-05-12: Lodged RSMS 857 visa (seperate from my dad already)
    28-06-12: Done Medical check
    30-10-12: Submit AFP check
    07-11-12: Went home on a bridging visa B for holiday and wedding..:)
    12-01-13: CO allocated and nomination approved
    18-01-13: CO asked documents of my husband to be included on my application as migrating dependent..Thank u LORD!
    15-02-13: Husband completed all requirements (police check, medical, english requirements and joint statement)
    15-02-13: CO issued pre-grant letter instructing hubby to apply tourist visa to enter Australia in order our 857 visa to be granted.
    27-02-13: Hubby applied Subclass 676 tourist visa.
    06-03-13: Hubby's tourist visa approved.
    16-03-13: Hubby arrived Australia.
    18-03-13: Our RSMS 857 visa granted.. (nothing to ask more)

  • JCsantosJCsantos Sydney
    Posts: 1,416Member, Moderator
    Joined: Jan 11, 2011
    @nfronda sorry mam, I don't intend to flame or offend anyone, just stating my opinion :)
    IMHO I strongly discourage to use vodafone, they have the most unreliable network here in Australia... maraming ibang provider na kaya tapatan ang vodafone with good service.

    marami silang free pero ang problema, hindi ka naman makatawag dahil wala sila signal etc...
    better stay away from vodafone @staycool if you want peace of mind.

    it's your decision though. :)
    I agree with this ...

    there is still a problem with vodafone equipment ... just check Whirlpool forums its flooded with vodafone problems

    I would rather rely on Optus network

    Google for Everything !!!

  • nfrondanfronda Perth
    Posts: 816Member
    Joined: Mar 19, 2013
    @JCsantos..yes optus is really gud..I'm an optus user..only hubby is vodafone. He avail plan ksi which is mkakatipid xa..plagi ksing tumatwag sa nanay nya.

    06-01-11: Arrived Australia (457 visa dependent on my dad)
    28-05-12: Lodged RSMS 857 visa (seperate from my dad already)
    28-06-12: Done Medical check
    30-10-12: Submit AFP check
    07-11-12: Went home on a bridging visa B for holiday and wedding..:)
    12-01-13: CO allocated and nomination approved
    18-01-13: CO asked documents of my husband to be included on my application as migrating dependent..Thank u LORD!
    15-02-13: Husband completed all requirements (police check, medical, english requirements and joint statement)
    15-02-13: CO issued pre-grant letter instructing hubby to apply tourist visa to enter Australia in order our 857 visa to be granted.
    27-02-13: Hubby applied Subclass 676 tourist visa.
    06-03-13: Hubby's tourist visa approved.
    16-03-13: Hubby arrived Australia.
    18-03-13: Our RSMS 857 visa granted.. (nothing to ask more)

  • JCsantosJCsantos Sydney
    Posts: 1,416Member, Moderator
    Joined: Jan 11, 2011
    @JCsantos..yes optus is really gud..I'm an optus user..only hubby is vodafone. He avail plan ksi which is mkakatipid xa..plagi ksing tumatwag sa nanay nya.
    4G phone na ba sa hubby mo?

    Google for Everything !!!

  • staycoolstaycool Sydney
    Posts: 758Member
    Joined: Apr 08, 2013
    mga peeps, magdadala ako ng Samsung Note 1...open line naman to kaya pwede kahit anong sim, ayt?? ... or bibili ako ng Grand para dual sim..pwede pang-Au and pang-roaming all in one..hehe

    sir @JCsantos saan po yung "no lock-in contract"?...magkakano po yung ganun?..parang mas trip ko ang Optus..mas marami kseng "positive" feedback dun eh...
    thanks for the info...

    any more helpful information that will help me with my preparation, kahit hindi about phone, i will appreciate... GOD bless to all
    • via MARA Agent
      CPA Australia 040912 : NSW SS 030812 : EOI first lodged 081312 : 1st Invitation 083112 : Updated EOI 110812 : 2nd Invitation 032713 : Lodged App 040213 : CO 042213 : medicals: 050213...visa granted (thank YOU LORD!) 060513 ... IED to NSW 03XX14 ??
  • JCsantosJCsantos Sydney
    Posts: 1,416Member, Moderator
    Joined: Jan 11, 2011
    check mo ito , TPG also uses Optus network ... ito ang gamit ni wifey ko e so far kahit na 2 hours call sa pinas e included sa bill nya

    http://www.tpg.com.au/mobile/plans.php

    Google for Everything !!!

  • nfrondanfronda Perth
    Posts: 816Member
    Joined: Mar 19, 2013
    @JCsantos..no 3g pa lg..hndi pa available ang 4g sa location namin..

    06-01-11: Arrived Australia (457 visa dependent on my dad)
    28-05-12: Lodged RSMS 857 visa (seperate from my dad already)
    28-06-12: Done Medical check
    30-10-12: Submit AFP check
    07-11-12: Went home on a bridging visa B for holiday and wedding..:)
    12-01-13: CO allocated and nomination approved
    18-01-13: CO asked documents of my husband to be included on my application as migrating dependent..Thank u LORD!
    15-02-13: Husband completed all requirements (police check, medical, english requirements and joint statement)
    15-02-13: CO issued pre-grant letter instructing hubby to apply tourist visa to enter Australia in order our 857 visa to be granted.
    27-02-13: Hubby applied Subclass 676 tourist visa.
    06-03-13: Hubby's tourist visa approved.
    16-03-13: Hubby arrived Australia.
    18-03-13: Our RSMS 857 visa granted.. (nothing to ask more)

  • staycoolstaycool Sydney
    Posts: 758Member
    Joined: Apr 08, 2013
    check mo ito , TPG also uses Optus network ... ito ang gamit ni wifey ko e so far kahit na 2 hours call sa pinas e included sa bill nya

    http://www.tpg.com.au/mobile/plans.php

    sir, pasensya pero ano po ang TPG?..is that another kind of major mobile network??
    • via MARA Agent
      CPA Australia 040912 : NSW SS 030812 : EOI first lodged 081312 : 1st Invitation 083112 : Updated EOI 110812 : 2nd Invitation 032713 : Lodged App 040213 : CO 042213 : medicals: 050213...visa granted (thank YOU LORD!) 060513 ... IED to NSW 03XX14 ??
  • JCsantosJCsantos Sydney
    Posts: 1,416Member, Moderator
    Joined: Jan 11, 2011
    check mo ito , TPG also uses Optus network ... ito ang gamit ni wifey ko e so far kahit na 2 hours call sa pinas e included sa bill nya

    http://www.tpg.com.au/mobile/plans.php

    sir, pasensya pero ano po ang TPG?..is that another kind of major mobile network??
    TPG is a Internet Service Provider but recently they extended their business reselling mobile contracts

    3 lang po ang Major Network dito Telstra / Optus and Vodafone ... the rest is resellers

    Google for Everything !!!

Sign In or Register to comment.
LATEST 10 ACTIVE DISCUSSION THREAD
angel_iq4

AUSTRALIAN CITIZENSHIP TIMELINE

most recent by chewy

angel_iq4

VICTORIA STATES SPONSORSHIP 2024-2025

most recent by rainmaker

angel_iq4

Waiting for GRANTS

most recent by CBD

angel_iq4

States Invitations and Nomination Matters for FY 2024-2025

most recent by taniamarkova

angel_iq4

Ph Vacation with One Month Visa Validity

most recent by Ozdrims

angel_iq4

NSW STATE SPONSORSHIP 2024~2025

most recent by Roberto21

angel_iq4

EOI Concerns

most recent by fruitsalad

angel_iq4

ENGLISH review centres

most recent by RheaMARN1171933

angel_iq4

SC189 FY 2024-2025

most recent by kimgilbie

angel_iq4

Western Australia Immigration Matters FY 2024-2025

most recent by Roberto21

Welcome to Pinoy AU Community!

The longest running Pinoy-Australian Forum site in the history. We are connecting Pinoys "in" and "to" Australia since 2010! If you want to join in, click one of these buttons!

Sign In Register

Quick Links

Categories

Random Members
(55223)

elizabethfontanilia6maya_limbuRJ_EreseAUpotpotMarcellIHHshenderellacelindamuirml1559teamL4ozaveryfarhartnx4757caratstopinvestmentgaryBellMueckeMarkJernigtriciadepaulqu4161joellecommonrn2531cathy0324dagnyhibmalq3973gracefranIlanaFlorethoralechlk5592
Browse Members

Members Online (13) + Guest (97)

Hunter_08von1xxfruitsaladmathilde9mark_trent10piwanaims2023whimpeeonieandresbr00dling365soufflecakerurumemegravytrainmanubsx

Top Posters
This Month

Top Active Contributors
Latest

Top Posters
All Time

Pinoy in Australia Information Forum