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Colin2905 replied to Colin2905 on How Long Can I Keep $2 Empty SIM Card (with $0 Credit) Active before Porting out?
Found it! https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/829056
26/04/2024 - 15:41
Colin2905 commented on How Long Can I Keep $2 Empty SIM Card (with $0 Credit) Active before Porting out?
Most $2 SIM cards require you to part with more money during the activation process. One of the few exceptions is a Telstra $2 SIM; scroll…
26/04/2024 - 09:09
Colin2905 replied to Colin2905 on April 2024 - Best SIM for Port In/Out to end up Boost-someone else-Boost within an hour or two
I'm happy to report that Boost to Boost via a Telstra $2 SIM went smoothly for me. I did the Boost to Telstra port last night and then…
20/04/2024 - 10:30
Colin2905 commented on April 2024 - Best SIM for Port In/Out to end up Boost-someone else-Boost within an hour or two
Whilst I've successfully activated Telstra $2 SIM cards in the past without paying any extra (by deferring the plan selection), I've yet to…
17/04/2024 - 09:23
Colin2905 commented on What Did You Think Was a Scam but Turned out to Be 100% Legit?
A $12.50 credit from TPG "in relation to a previous issue you experienced with your NBN service". When I gifted some Belong data to my…
04/04/2024 - 11:03
Colin2905 replied to mxlmxlmxl on Quansheng UV K5 (8) Walkie Talkie US$15.40 (~A$24.66) Delivered (New Customers Only) @ Factory Direct Collected via AliExpress
> no licence required Correct. The HF and UHF CB bands have been covered by a class licence for quite a while. See…
22/03/2024 - 20:18
Colin2905 replied to mxlmxlmxl on Quansheng UV K5 (8) Walkie Talkie US$15.40 (~A$24.66) Delivered (New Customers Only) @ Factory Direct Collected via AliExpress
ICOM, GME and Uniden are the usual name brand suspects, but perhaps cost more than you want to pay. In the "cheapish" but type approved…
22/03/2024 - 13:43
Colin2905 replied to mxlmxlmxl on Quansheng UV K5 (8) Walkie Talkie US$15.40 (~A$24.66) Delivered (New Customers Only) @ Factory Direct Collected via AliExpress
> I'm thinking hundreds of meters to maybe 1-5km? Typical suburb life but also will use them when going MTB riding, so trees/forests but no…
22/03/2024 - 12:55
Colin2905 replied to mxlmxlmxl on Quansheng UV K5 (8) Walkie Talkie US$15.40 (~A$24.66) Delivered (New Customers Only) @ Factory Direct Collected via AliExpress
Over what sort of distance and terrain in what sort of environment? Will you have Line-of-Sight, or close to?
22/03/2024 - 11:42
Colin2905 replied to Kossac on Quansheng UV K5 (8) Walkie Talkie US$15.40 (~A$24.66) Delivered (New Customers Only) @ Factory Direct Collected via AliExpress
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005005930745463.html Looks like I've ordered two when I only need one. It must've been set to "2pcs" when…
22/02/2024 - 22:04
Colin2905 commented on Quansheng UV K5 (8) Walkie Talkie US$15.40 (~A$24.66) Delivered (New Customers Only) @ Factory Direct Collected via AliExpress
Thanks OP. I pulled the trigger on one and figured that I may as well grab a programming cable, external speaker/mic and longer whip…
22/02/2024 - 16:01
Colin2905 commented on Do You Watch Sky News?
It's one of the channels that I delete whenever I setup a new TV or do a rescan on an existing one.
28/01/2024 - 14:12
Colin2905 replied to ripprind on Oricom UHF CB Radio 2W 2-Pack $80 (Was $179.99) + Delivery ($0 C&C/ in-Store/ $150 Order) @ Supercheap Auto
At a pinch you could, but I wouldn't. Whilst it does say that the VOX sensitivity can be adjusted, the user guide doesn't say one way or…
12/01/2024 - 09:46
Colin2905 replied to swampson on Oricom UHF CB Radio 2W 2-Pack $80 (Was $179.99) + Delivery ($0 C&C/ in-Store/ $150 Order) @ Supercheap Auto
Where are your shore excursions? From what I've read, New Zealand, Vanuatu and Malaysia use the same UHF CB frequencies as us, but you'd be…
11/01/2024 - 15:02
Colin2905 replied to swampson on Oricom UHF CB Radio 2W 2-Pack $80 (Was $179.99) + Delivery ($0 C&C/ in-Store/ $150 Order) @ Supercheap Auto
> going on a cruise ship shortly ...... these will be great to stay in touch Maybe, maybe not. Unless the two transceivers are relatively…
11/01/2024 - 14:30
Colin2905 commented on Physical eSIM Adapter
Seems to be a war of words going on between esim.me and 5ber. See…
11/01/2024 - 08:11
Colin2905 commented on Would You Fly a 737-MAX?
So.... I guess there'll be a software patch to tighten the bolts? /s
10/01/2024 - 20:49
Colin2905 replied to mrwak on Kogan Mobile: First Month - Small 10GB $5 (Then $15/M), Medium 40GB $10 (Then $25/M), Large 80GB $15 (Then $40/M) @ Kogan
What does it refer to your service as in the My Telstra app, or when you login online? It may well be that you are indeed on old $45 per…
03/01/2024 - 15:51
Colin2905 replied to mrwak on Kogan Mobile: First Month - Small 10GB $5 (Then $15/M), Medium 40GB $10 (Then $25/M), Large 80GB $15 (Then $40/M) @ Kogan
> I've been paying $45 a month for a Telstra plan I assume from that dollar amount that you're on Telstra pre-paid, in which case it's your…
03/01/2024 - 13:36
Colin2905 replied to HeWhoKnows on Boost Mobile: 100% Cashback on $12 28-Day 50GB SIM @ Cashrewards
Ah, but the thrill of the chase...... priceless!
19/12/2023 - 16:50
Colin2905 commented on Cheapest Plan with Unlimited Calls No Data
Short of SIM hopping every 28/30 days between Boost cashback offers and Lebara starter packs for $4, the Amaysim T&T plan you've linked to…
12/12/2023 - 10:23
Colin2905 replied to upended on Sim Card Recommendation
> enable WiFi calling on your phone and you can send and receive calls and texts as long as you are connecting to WiFi. > I have heard this…
07/12/2023 - 13:58
Colin2905 commented on DATA Only SIM
If you're OK with swapping SIM cards every four weeks, what about discounted Boost starter packs with cashback?
17/11/2023 - 10:25
Colin2905 commented on Cheapest way to access Telstra Plus points
> Will a Telstra $2 prepaid sim give me access to them? It *used* to for me (and others on here), but maybe they're closing that loophole?…
09/11/2023 - 10:19
Colin2905 commented on Cheapest & Most Data SIM for The Weekend
> I have a spare mobile I can put the temp SIM in. Is it eSIM compatible? That would give you more options.
03/11/2023 - 18:28
Colin2905 commented on 3 Months Free on Any SIM Only/Mobile Broadband Plan for Commbank Credit/Debit Card Holders @ More Telecom (New More Customers)
> No eSim as far as I am aware According to their blog, eSim became available yesterday.
01/11/2023 - 15:49
Colin2905 commented on Need Access to Voicemail and Calls Overseas - Boost V Coles V Woolworths 365d Prepaid?
FWIW, only Telstra and MVNO's using Telstra offer WiFi calling when O/S. Optus, Vodafone and their MVNO's geo-block it.
22/10/2023 - 10:20
Colin2905 commented on 30-Day Prepaid Sim Card with at Least 5GB Data
I was at my local Coles (Chisholm, ACT) today and noticed that the Lebara $24.90 starter packs are on special for $6.
21/10/2023 - 15:42
Colin2905 replied to mooreshady on Boost Mobile: $17.05 Cashback on $12 50GB 28-Day Prepaid SIM Starter Kit ($5.05 Profit) @ Cashrewards
Mine arrived yesterday, along with the one purchased on Saturday with a lower cashback. Canberra.
20/10/2023 - 11:28
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