Unlocked Mobile Phones

Unlocked Mobile phones are not bound to a specific mobile phone service provider and can be used throughout AUSTRALIA and internationally on all major mobile phone service providers. This makes unlocked phones especially useful for and popular with people who frequently travel overseas.

Unlocked phones are produced by many manufacturers, including Apple, Samsung, HTC, Motorola among others, and are available with a variety of operating systems, such as Android, Windows Phone, iOS.

SAVE MONEY WITH AN UNLOCKED PHONE

Some unlocked phones may cost more up front compared to phones financed by the carriers, but, spread over two years, and combined with a less-expensive voice or data plan, it will be less expensive than your total monthly payments on a two-year or monthly installment billing contract.

Since unlocked phones are not tied to a specific carrier you have a greater selection of phones and features to choose from. Whether you are looking for a phone with basic calling and texting options, a smartphone with all the latest features like the Samsung Galaxy S9, or anything in between, you'll be able to find the right unlocked phone to meet your needs and budget.

GREAT FOR INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL

Unlocked phones offer great flexibility to everyone, including international students, tourists and business travelers. Since international roaming rates with your current phone and Australia network can be high, buying an unlocked phone for overseas travel can save you money. With an unlocked phone, you'll pay the same lower rate as the locals do for calls in that country. It can be as easy as purchasing an unlocked phone in Australia, traveling to your destination country and purchasing a local SIM card.

Dual-SIM unlocked phones can house up to two SIM cards in the same phone. This means you could have your Australia SIM card and a local SIM card from the country you are traveling to together in the same phone. You could also use a dual-SIM phone at home to maintain separate work and personal lines on the same phone.

SETTING UP AN UNLOCKED PHONE

To use an unlocked phone in Australia or abroad, you will need a SIM card for the carrier of your choice. SIM cards are small cards that house carrier and user data within your smartphone. If you purchase a replacement phone or upgrade to a new unlocked phone, you can take out the SIM card in your old phone and pop it in the new one. If your old SIM is not compatible (size difference) or you are changing carriers, you will need to purchase a new SIM card and probably your new carriers will provide you one for free.

How to Use an Unlocked Phone Abroad

Upon arriving at your destination, buy a SIM card from one of the local carriers (SIM cards are available at most international airports). You can prepay for minutes and data as well. Pop the card into your phone, activate the card and you're ready to go. Buying a local SIM card would allow you to communicate with locals cheaply. Some plans allow for communications to others in nearby countries at no additional charge. You will pay international rates when calling relatives at home but they could save money by communicating via Wi-Fi using services such as Skype, FaceTime, Google Chat, Facebook Messenger and others.

UNLOCKED PHONE NETWORK COMPATIBILITY

All smartphones we sell work in Australia and worldwide and work on carriers that use GSM networks, which include Optus, Telstra and more. All prepaid carriers also use GSM. 

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