Australian Phone Number via Esim? : Sorted

ace310 on 22/03/2023 - 10:45
Last edited 22/03/2023 - 12:20

Anyway to get an Australian mobile number especially via eSim? I need it for creating a JBhifi account with perks. Got to order something for pickup, my friend to visiting AU tomorrow.

I saw optus providing 7 day trial for esim. Somehow my passport identity verification is failing so can't go past that step.

Fyi: He can buy it directly from store, but if possible can get some discount with perks account.

Thanks.

Edit : Sorted.

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CheapAzChips on 22/03/2023 - 11:08

I'm in Oz atm for a few more days, any way I can help?
- ace310 on 22/03/2023 - 11:16
  
  Thanks, but not sure how. I just need a phone number for account verification I guess.
  - CheapAzChips on 22/03/2023 - 12:07
    
    I've just PM'ed you
    - ace310 on 22/03/2023 - 12:20
      
      Thanks mate for all the help. Everything sorted for now. Cheers.
      - papap072013 on 26/03/2023 - 16:56
        
        @ace310: HI, wonder how you were able to get an AU number? Can you please share?
        
        ace310 on 26/03/2023 - 16:57
        
        @papap072013: https://www.cheapies.nz/comment/172022/redir
dennistoto on 22/03/2023 - 12:13

I had a similar problem trying activate with vodafone over there last month. If you doing it on a mobile device try a computer or different browser.
justaddwater on 22/03/2023 - 15:05

is there any free sim card in australia?

need australian number to update my shopback account
- ace310 on 22/03/2023 - 15:10
  
  https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/763576
  
  I couldn't get my international passport verification done. You might get lucky.
  - justaddwater on 22/03/2023 - 15:15
    
    how did you get your thing sorted above?
    
    NZ passport?
    - ace310 on 22/03/2023 - 15:17
      
      @CheapAzChips helped. He has AU number.
    - ace310 on 22/03/2023 - 15:18
      
      Try this
      https://quackr.io/temporary-numbers/australia.
      
      It works but the number is flagged by JBHIFI
      - justaddwater on 22/03/2023 - 15:29
        
        @ace310: oh i see, will try tonight, thanks
mdsl32 on 22/03/2023 - 18:27

fyi you can activate with Optus but you must be in the country for the passport verification to work
Belong sims dont have a ID check but you have to get the card from Amazon.
- ace310 on 22/03/2023 - 19:05
  
  Aah. In that case will vpn work?
  - 0o0 on 23/03/2023 - 09:45
    
    Nope, it actually checks you have a visa issued which is only after clearing customs at the airport
    - ace310 on 23/03/2023 - 10:42
      
      Interesting, so what about NZ passport holders?
      
      Edit: I think based on customs records they determine if you are in the country?
      - 0o0 on 23/03/2023 - 11:01
        
        +1
        
        @ace310: NZ passport holders get issued a SCV on arrival, so you still get a visa.
        
        Meridian on 24/03/2023 - 17:12
        
        +1
        
        @0o0: I had exactly this for something else last week. As they scan your passport on entry and exit - they know if you there and NZ'ers lose their visa when they leave and get it back when they return. So any system which checks your NZ passport - you have to be actually in AU to use even if you live there.
nzoutdoors on 23/03/2023 - 08:49

+1

And if your friend is happy to do some minimal paperwork for you for extra 10% off, check out TRS - Tourist Refund Scheme…
https://www.abf.gov.au/entering-and-leaving-australia/touris…

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