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Orange Flex European 5G SIM Plan, 11.14GB Roaming Data, 1 Month for PLNzł1 (~A$0.32) (Renews at PLNzł80 / A$26 Monthly), App R

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Orange Flex European 5G SIM Plan, 11.14GB Roaming Data, 1 Month for PLNzł1 (~A$0.32) (Renews at PLNzł80 / A$26 Monthly), App R
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jaseo on 27/06/2022 - 21:01 flex.orange.pl (5542 clicks)
Last edited 07/09/2022 - 10:13 by 2 other users
FLEX

Traveling to Europe and have been using a Orange Flex E-Sim, which is incredible value for a short trip.

I downloaded the app and selected the highest plan and entered the FLEX code before payment to reduce charge to PLN 1.00 (AUD 0.32 at current spot rate) for the first month. It comes with 11.14 GB of EU roaming data. I am still using the service but assume I will need to terminate the plan before the next month commences to avoid being charged for an additional month. I am currently in Greece and Orange will use whichever of the three local carriers is strongest, which is great when in more rural areas (including 5G!).

Ongoing cost if you need additional months is PLN 80.00 (AUD 25.97 at current spot rate), which is still great value.

Also, app interface is great and it’s very easy to add the E-Sim to your device. If you use all the EU data within the month you can add additional data for PLN 12.00 (AUD 3.90 at current spot rate) per GB.

It says you can add additional sims for other devices to share the data, however this doesn’t work for EU roaming data, only Poland data.

You need an ID to verify. I tried a drivers license, which didn’t work. Aussie passport worked. It’s automated- you scan the passport with the camera and then take a photo of yourself.

I am using iPhone 13, so have my Boost physical sim active alongside the Orange E-Sim. This means my Boost service will use the cellular data from my Orange service to make WiFi calling to Aussie numbers as if I am still in Aus. Note that Telstra are smart and will block you from calling European numbers when WiFi calling from overseas (even when those minutes are included in your plan). What you can do is use the included minutes on the Orange SIM to make intra-European calls (very intuitive to do on iPhone, not sure about android).

Posting this from a beach in Greece so excuse typos…

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Referee gets PLN30 after first month with the Flex 30 GB for PLN30. Referrer gets PLN70 after referee's first month and bonus 500GB data for the 5th & 10th successful referral.

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Comments

  • fozzie on 27/06/2022 - 21:09
    +1

    What a hack! I wonder if anyone has a good hack to get an esim (preferably) for the Usa? Cheapest I found is Airalo which offers 10gb for $19 us with a code (1 month validity).

    • Xcom on 27/06/2022 - 22:22
      +4

      I haven't looked into this in a heap of detail but I think you could sign up for a free t-mobile trial according to this reddit post?

      https://www.reddit.com/r/NoContract/comments/tuzez7/looking_…

      "So you have an iPhone, try using T-Mobile's Test Drive eSIM app. 30GBs of data, unlimited calls and text. Only requirement is iPhone and eSIM. No Credit card or anything.
      Trial is once every 6 months.
      Edit Link; https://apps.apple.com/us/app/t-mobile-network-test-drive/id…

      • vetopower on 28/06/2022 - 00:20

        Know of anyway to get this app if your App Store is set to Australia?

        • fozzie on 29/06/2022 - 16:05

          Change account to usa

        • wfdTamar on 04/10/2022 - 12:41

          See if it's on Aptoide.com (a kind of third party app store). Works on Android (don't know about iOS).

      • parisian on 28/06/2022 - 07:58

        Yes that worked perfectly when I was in the US !
        Even got 5G!

      • rye on 28/06/2022 - 08:25

        The App Store doesn’t work for me?

        • fozzie on 29/06/2022 - 16:06

          Change apple account to USA

    • Gmetal on 27/06/2022 - 23:43

      Whats the airalo code?

      • fozzie on 28/06/2022 - 15:28

        Try30
        30 per cent off

    • JohnHowardsEyebrows on 28/06/2022 - 04:54
      +3

      Try get a Mexican SIM, which will work across USA and Canada also, but a fraction of the price.

    • wots on 28/06/2022 - 10:07
      +1

      try 3 Hong Kong travel sims, you might be able to order an esim from them directly (haven't tried myself yet)
      https://web.three.com.hk/prepaid/travellerssim/index-en.html

      • fozzie on 28/06/2022 - 15:52

        Thanks all. Unfortunately I have some credit in account so I cannot change to us and download T mobile. The cheapest is Airalo no doubt, so I’ll go with that most likely.

        • fozzie on 28/06/2022 - 21:57

          There is a workaround but you need to create a us Apple ID to download the t-mobile free trial

  • dbglt on 27/06/2022 - 21:21

    Does it start immediately when you sign up or can I choose an activation date? Unclear and I'm handset through!

    • jaseo on 27/06/2022 - 21:36
      +3

      The last step is payment which activates the service. I did all the steps up to payment a few days prior (personal details, ID verification etc). When I arrived I completed payment and it was activated/working within minutes.

      • Gmetal on 28/06/2022 - 08:18

        Thanks for the info. Is the payment step the same as adding your card? Or do you add your card now and trigger the payment later

        • jaseo on 28/06/2022 - 14:45

          It’s the same step as adding your card, and is the final step of the process.

  • camshandez on 27/06/2022 - 21:33
    -1

    Dang that's a good deal! I always use Orange when I've been in Europe and it never skipped a beat with great reception, seems to be their Telstra.

  • parisian on 27/06/2022 - 21:36
    -1

    Wow, that is a great deal indeed!
    Yes, Orange is like Telstra.

  • voteoften on 27/06/2022 - 21:40

    I travel to Europe in late September. Is the $25aud without the code pretty standard?

    • polstralian on 28/06/2022 - 07:03

      Yes, it's a standard price for this plan.

      These are all available plans:

      15 GB for 25 PLN (3,48 GB in EU) 4G only
      30 GB for 30 PLN (4,18 GB in EU) 4G only
      45 GB for 35 PLN (4,88 GB in EU)
      80 Gb for 50 PLN (6,96 GB in EU)
      150 GB for 80 PLN (11,14 GB in EU)

  • ShouldIBuyIt on 27/06/2022 - 21:53
    +1

    Also a cheap way to get HBO Max for a month? Westworld season 4 anyone?
    HBO Max free for the first month

  • scanuck on 27/06/2022 - 21:54
    +1

    UK included?

    • HardQuiz on 27/06/2022 - 22:06
      +1

      After Brexit, no.

    • cycleri3 on 27/06/2022 - 22:10

      Carriers only offered it for a few months after brexit, don't think its included any more.

    • Tiggrrrrr on 04/07/2022 - 13:12
      +1

      If you need UK and Europe, you might be better off with Tesco.
      Same price gets you 25GB to use in UK and 48countries in Europe.

  • dbglt on 27/06/2022 - 21:54

    Fantastic deal, I don't leave till the end of July, but can't seem to find any info on when this deal ends!

  • ShouldIBuyIt on 27/06/2022 - 21:56
    +4

    May want to start the ozbargain referral system for this. Looking good

  • Aceunreal on 27/06/2022 - 22:09

    For some reasons I can't seem to be able to add a credit card to pay. It keeps coming back with "A technical issue has occurred"..
    Anyone else having the same issue?

    • MRLR on 27/06/2022 - 23:59
      +1

      I had the same issue and kept trying and refreshing. It eventually let me add payment.

  • T-man on 27/06/2022 - 22:17

    11 Gb is more than enough for my upcoming trip to Greece, thanks.

  • coxymla on 27/06/2022 - 22:19
    +1

    Where do you see which countries and what networks you get?
    If you use the 11GB of data, can you recharge the service?

    But these questions aside, this seems like much better value than the normal cheap SIMs that have throttles and caps even without roaming.

    • coxymla on 27/06/2022 - 22:23
      -1

      Can I use the 5G network abroad?
      You have 5G coverage from a local operator abroad that supports this technology and that Orange has signed an agreement with for its operation.

      Are you in need of more GB while being abroad? You can buy one of available roaming packs.

    • polstralian on 28/06/2022 - 06:38
      +2

      The EU countries are:

      Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Republic of Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain and Sweden.

      • sween64 on 28/06/2022 - 09:45
        -1

        Does it roam to anywhere else or just Europe?

      • igreen on 01/07/2022 - 14:11

        Where did you get this list. I am travelling to Norway and Sweden. I am surprised Sweden is in the list but not norway. Can you please let me know. I cant read Polish

    • northshore on 10/01/2023 - 17:50

      Late reply, but based on their T&Cs, roaming should cover all European Economic Area countries, including Norway, Finland, and Iceland.
      Source: https://flex.orange.pl/dokumenty/Cennik_Uslug_w_Roamingu_ora…

      • northshore on 12/02/2023 - 11:56

        Worked in Norway, Finland and Iceland (personal experience in the last few weeks)

  • YadaYadaYada on 27/06/2022 - 22:30

    Did you have to be in Poland to activate?

    • jaseo on 28/06/2022 - 04:33
      +2

      I was worried about this initially. I successfully activated in Greece without any transit through Poland.

    • delsang on 28/06/2022 - 18:26

      I just registered and activated from Melbourne.
      This is the best sim experience I have had ( it is a huge nightmare + expensive in a few countries..)

      • tdj on 02/07/2022 - 11:39

        Did any of you have issues with the card authorisation being denied? When I put my card details in, it says it's been denied. I've tried 3 different banks and the result is the same for each. I've called my bank and they're saying no attempted transaction is made (i.e. it's not denied by them).

  • emresound on 27/06/2022 - 23:50
    -1

    Curious to see if it covers countries like Turkey!

    • jaseo on 28/06/2022 - 04:34

      Orange’s ‘Zone EU’ does not include Turkey unfortunately

  • polstralian on 28/06/2022 - 06:25
    +5

    Reading this whilst visiting my home country of Poland. For a moment I thought I was browsing a Polish website lol. I am actually using the plan too ;-) Well done OP! BTW the additional free sim is an awesome feature too. You can use it with your smart watch or with a 4/5G modem. I hope Aussie networks will introduce the same feature on prepaid/subscription plans too.

    • jaseo on 28/06/2022 - 07:10
      +1

      The extra sims and mobile numbers are a great feature and are very easy to setup (you just scan a QR code). Unfortunately the EU roaming data does not work on any additional sims, however you would be able to use it in Poland.

    • antheads on 28/06/2022 - 09:18
      +3

      Indeed I am Polish too, this must be the first Polish deal posted on Ozbargain! There are similar deals from other providers in Poland but no one has offered one month free yet. :)

    • sween64 on 28/06/2022 - 09:46

      Username checks out

  • Mouse123 on 28/06/2022 - 08:47
    +4

    I can afford this but can't afford Europe trip

  • Alphatron on 28/06/2022 - 09:57

    Thanks for that
    We flying to Greece in few days.
    Activated on the app but their app can't access my euicc on my s21.
    Do I have to be in Europe before I can do that?
    My esim settings has option for qr code or manually only.
    Cheers

    • jaseo on 28/06/2022 - 14:47

      I would click on Help in the app and select the chat icon. They have an English support team and were very good when I had questions regarding the service.

  • Bytelover on 28/06/2022 - 10:57

    Couldn't find the answer to this question easily.. My phone does not support e-sim, can I have a physical sim posted to an address in EU? Outside of PL? I'll be there in a week..

    Edit:
    Ended up registering, only posts within pl

  • FirstWizard on 28/06/2022 - 11:17

    I'll be in Europe in August. Just wondering if anyone saw a deal end date on the website!

    Also hope the cancellation process is easy 😅

  • tnarg on 28/06/2022 - 12:58

    Thanks for reminding me, I need to look at something for my quick trip to Canada to see the wife's family

  • dsar on 28/06/2022 - 13:20

    Hello what is this part?

    This means my Boost service will use the cellular data from my Orange service to make WiFi calling to Aussie numbers as if I am still in Aus.

    What feature is this and what networks have it? This will be awesome to note when I'm travelling internationally. Does this mean if I have a boost sim in Singapore with a Telstra/Amaysim e-sim, I can call to Australia like a local?

    • jaseo on 28/06/2022 - 14:53

      So hopefully this provides a bid more detail…
      Similar to the way our phones can use WiFi to make cellular calls/SMS when out of reception, they are able to ‘piggyback’ off the cellular data of the second service to make calls/SMS.

      I am currently in Greece and my Orange Flex service appears as “COSMOTE 5G” at the top left of the screen. The Boost service sits below as “Telstra using Mobile Data”.

      This has allowed me to use my Australian Boost service to make local Australian calls (mobile and landline) while traveling, and also receive incoming calls on my Australian number.

      • FirstWizard on 29/06/2022 - 12:05
        +1

        Yes this is amazing. You get unlimited calls to any Australian number and if your boost plan has unlimited minutes to overseas numbers, they are included too.

        The best part is you can also receive SMS verification codes via wifi too. No MMS but who uses that anyway! (Well Apple! when sending images to Android are because they are stubborn and refuse to conform to the messaging standards they even helped build)

        So when I was in the US, I could call anywhere in the US for free with boost that was piggy backing on data through FlexiRoam

        • ShouldIBuyIt on 29/06/2022 - 12:44

          Is it specific to boost ?
          Does it require the provider or your device to have specific capabilities enabled? (I'm thinking VoLTE which I never really paid attention to)
          Say you're on Woolies / Coles/ belong, can you access the above ?
          Edit: ok, that explained a lot

          • FirstWizard on 29/06/2022 - 13:21

            @ShouldIBuyIt: I think the local provider also has you let you use WiFi calling from an IP outside of Australia, I've read on whirlpool that Optus and Vodafone doesn't let you do this, so currently the only confirmed working networks I've seen are Telstra and Boost.

            Some have tried to use a VPN to tunnel into Australia, not sure if they were successful. You'd have to do some research.

    • jaseo on 28/06/2022 - 14:56

      The response in this Apple Q&A may also be useful and includes a screenshot of what I described in my first comment:

      https://discussions.apple.com/thread/253660132

  • scanuck on 06/07/2022 - 22:34

    Just signed up OP thanks

    Already donated 30gb of data for some forest - only the roaming data is of value to me

  • fantacular on 10/07/2022 - 04:50

    Thanks this works perfectly

  • D3HUN on 15/07/2022 - 10:49

    Note of caution: Just activated, however I F-ed up adding the promo code and got charged by the full amount.

    Not sure what I missed, but got charged for the full amount as soon as activated the card, and I couldn't find an option to add the promo code beforehand.

  • dbglt on 20/07/2022 - 09:33

    Amazing deal, just signed up for my 4 week trip to Europe. So easy and no screwing around with swapping out sims etc. The future is here! :)

  • ozbugunter on 22/07/2022 - 10:49

    thanks for posting this great deal. days away from heading over to Europe. Noob question, when setting up do I "keep current number" or select a new number? This shows my ignorance for how an e-sim works in conjunction with physical sim (I'm always with boost)

  • Dok on 01/08/2022 - 11:19

    Thanks OP. Partner traveling to EU soon as was looking for an eSIM. Note I couldn't download the app - 'cannot download for your location' so I had to VPN to PL to get the free app (IOS). I had already created an account so all that remains is to choose the number / plan and payment- which i'll activate closer to the departure date. Thanks

  • muzzy1907 on 07/08/2022 - 09:09

    Thanks for posting OP. Just in time for my trip. I wonder if this is repeatable with a new account at the end of the month…

  • FirstWizard on 09/08/2022 - 01:46

    Have you been able to get boost to connect to WiFi calling? Orange Flex connects to WiFi calls without an issue

    Suddenly boost started roaming and connecting to cell towers, ever since I haven't been able to get it to connect to WiFi calling even on my hotel wifi.
    I'm in Spain at the moment.

    • parisian on 10/08/2022 - 17:13

      Glad to read that I am not alone in this user case.
      I was only able to regain access to Telstra Wifi Calls once properly connected to a wifi network.
      It would not register anymore using the 2nd Sim card internet access.

      Although the Boost sim is registering again on cell networks overseas, I could not receive a test call and SMS. So they must be finishing to set up the roaming setup again.

  • shs939 on 11/08/2022 - 16:29

    Hi Guys, i am visiting Europe (Greece, Italy and Spain in Nov 2022) and looking for 2x Sim-cards for me and my eife for 3 weeks. Sim-card with minimum of 70GB each and it would be great o have unlimited text and call. Any suggestion is highly appreciated. Thanks.

  • UltimateWarrior on 11/08/2022 - 18:10

    Any one else had a issue when selecting a new number on the app and it saying “opps one more time”?

    • FirstWizard on 12/08/2022 - 00:17

      Hmm, my friend with an iPhone had some trouble activating it on her phone.
      It worked flawlessly on android. Been using it for the last 5days with no issues

  • Make it so on 12/08/2022 - 15:27

    Even at $26/month, is this still a good value travel SIM? Does anyone know of a more attractive eSIM plan?

  • zfind on 14/08/2022 - 05:23
    +1

    Coming back with some feedback on this amazing deal, am using it as I type this from somewhere in the middle of Germany.

    Like others I signed up and did all steps bar activation. App is really nice and easy to use. On landing in Europe I activated and with some fiddling got the eSim working on my iPhone. I’ve used it in Finland, Czech Republic and now Germany and it’s been on LTE 95% of the time. Coverage is excellent and the worst I’ve had is edge but switching aeroplane mode on and off sorts that out by forcing it to reconnect. Carriers vary from time to time but they’re always fast. Somehow my roaming usage didn’t count in Finland so I landed in CZ with the full 12-ish-gb and with low data mode enabled I’ve still got over 10gb left after a full week with heavy browser + maps + texting.

    This is the best deal I’ve ever found on Ozbargain. It puts Australian provider roaming to shame and shows how it should be done. I wouldn’t hesitate to pay the full regular price for this service, it’s been that good. I’m going to keep this number active as long as I can so I can use it when coming back to Europe - so much easier and better priced than even an already-cheap local SIM.

    Thanks OP and Orange 🍊

  • Make it so on 15/08/2022 - 12:12

    Is this deal actually expired? Because it still seems to show availability at 1PLN (?)

    • flexzor on 17/08/2022 - 14:16
      +2

      still appears valid - I just signed up and applied the promo code, and it was accepted, though I haven't submitted my payment details just yet, waiting til I travel in about 1 week!

      • everydayimbargaining on 21/08/2022 - 22:44

        Did you have to transfer your Australian number? I want to keep my number. Sorry not sure how this works

        • fozzie on 02/10/2023 - 10:06

          Are you serious? This is a polish sim, how can you can move number?

  • kackstelze on 18/08/2022 - 11:02

    This is why I love OzBargain. 13.81GB of EU data roaming for just 32 cents, valid for a whole month (not 28 days or 30 days, it's a whole calendar month). What a deal! None of the esim comparison websites I checked would mention this offer.

    Roaming between EU countries used to be expensive, until the EU regulator ordered the providers to offer free roaming. However there is a catch: if you spend too much time abroad (in this case outside of Poland), they might disable the roaming. Just FYI for anyone who plans to use this for a prolonged period without visiting Poland.

    Deal is still active - I just signed up today!

  • nerdinary on 21/08/2022 - 00:49

    Sadly this is no longer valid. Now requires you to port in from an existing number to avail the offer :(

    • WowBargain on 24/08/2022 - 09:52
      +1

      It does say this on the website, but I generated a new number and the FLEX code still works.

      • nerdinary on 29/08/2022 - 15:22

        Thanks - looks like if you go directly to the plan page, it does say "PLN 1 with code FLEX".

        Plus this now includes 13.81 GB of roaming data in the EU. Just signed up!

        https://flex.orange.pl/en/summary/?plan=150for80/

        • nerdinary on 07/09/2022 - 06:20
          +1

          Landed in Germany today, can confirm it still works.

  • yadq on 02/09/2022 - 15:36

    I can confirm the promo code still works - even with a new number generated during the registration process. Great deal, thanks!

  • lawyerz on 07/09/2022 - 00:13

    I can confirm it still works too

  • z0s0 on 24/09/2022 - 03:06
    +1

    Can confirm this still works for 1 PLN as at 23/09.

  • strayan on 25/09/2022 - 11:10

    Just from back from Europe. Worked fairly well but how do I cancel the plan now? Can’t find anything in the app.

    • Ebot on 09/10/2022 - 21:33
      +1

      Ours just renewed and works quite well (better in France than in Italy).

      To cancel go to the app, select ‘SIM cards’ at the bottom, click on ‘your number’, click on ‘My Plan’ and at the bottom you have a ‘cancel your plan’ button. That’s how I’m planning to cancel at least…

  • gomertose on 06/10/2022 - 04:13

    At what stage in the app do you put the FLEX code in?

    I am up to "Ready to go? Here, this way! Let's activate your Flex" and after I click on next it shows the plan cost to be 80 PLN/month with next button being "OK, I'll take it". Is the code applied after this step?

    Just cautious given this comment https://www.ozbargain.com.au/comment/12411275/redir

    • [Deactivated] on 06/10/2022 - 21:11
      +1

      The field for code will appear right after document and selfie identification. It'll also mention 1PLN on a page where it asks for a credit card details.

  • dnewts24 on 03/11/2022 - 04:12
    +1

    Confirm deal is still working 2/11

  • Hansi on 06/12/2022 - 20:37
    +1

    Confirmed still working on 6/12. Good stuff!

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