Mobile Network and Public Transportation Related Questions

ddulay · April 2013

G'day Crow Eaters! (got this slang from the net which apparently refers to people of SA.. sorry I can't help it)

Hope you're all doing well. I just have a couple of questions regarding mobile networks and transportation ticket.

1. Which mobile network gives more value for money as far as local calls is concerned? The reason I ask is because I'll be doing some job hunting when I get to Adelaide and I assume I'll be making calls a lot.
2. When buying bus/tram/train ticket to the city, which one would you suggest? I think there is something like a monthly/weekly deal... I already tried looking at Adelaide metro's website, but of course I still would like to hear suggestions/tips from you.

Looking forward to meet you guys. Thank you all in advance.

Ren · April 2013

@ddulay

G'day to you mate, hehehe nice opening remarks! lol

1. So far it seems vodafone is the cheapest (free call to vodafones). But I think whichever provider is okay. (Optus, telstra, virgin mobile)

2. Buy a metrocard, (it saves you a dollar, than buying it on the bus). Buy the regular metrocard (unless you are a student then of course get the student metrocard). You can use that in buy/tram/train. It's more like a prepaid card that you can reload whatever amount you want (I think it has to be in 10s, 20s increments.)
for more info http://www.adelaidemetro.com.au/Tickets/Metrocard/Getting-a-metrocard

Hope that helps!
Ta!

ddulay · April 2013

Thanks @Ren

Btw, can I buy all of those (prepaid sim cards and metrocard) inside Adelaide airport?

Ren · April 2013

@ddulay I'm not sure it seems there is no sim card retailer at the airport. I am only guessing because sim cards here are very regulated, you have to register it using your passport. So maybe that is the reason why you cant just get it wherever.

gerrymontano · April 2013

Tanong ko lng po ang 4G, malakas po ba ang signal? Ano po advise nyo, mobile broadband or yun wifi device? Datin po kmi ng misis ko sa 30th, magstay po kmi sa hope valley.

mocho · July 2013

To give an idea to those who are about to arrive.
there are booths in the airport like voda and other mobile carriers. you can get your prepaid sim there. They will register your new number with your passport details.

You can later on switch to cheaper mobile resellers like TPG, Vaya.
You can retain same number since they support porting. I am using postpaid Vaya that piggybacks with Optus its a $17 plan with 1.5gb data and $650 worth of calls and texts (doesnt support international calls)

mocho · July 2013

If you are a frequent traveller of around 3km only, try to get the 2-section metrocard.
you'll only be charged for $1.78 per tap as oppose to the $3.xx for the regular card.

the cards can be bought in newsagency(can be found in malls)/infocentre and also in adelaide railway station.

danyan2001us · September 2013

In Melbourne, buy a MYKI card and that's good for all public transport already (trains, trams, bus)..check it from so many outlets.....usually whole day travel will cost cost 6.50$ both zone 1 and 2