james007 Posted January 9, 2014 Share Posted January 9, 2014 Are you allowed to order a SIM card and get it delivered before you come out? I was thinking of ordering a card so it is ready for when I arrive at my friends house. Once more, I was thinking of putting the number on my resume. I fly on the 21st of Jan on a perm visa and there is a good job I am in the process of applying for. The job application end date is also the 21st of Jan. Previous applications over the last month have ended in little responses and I believe that this maybe due to still being in the UK and Aussie citizen applications taking priority (which I can understand). Therefore, I was looking to take away as much U.K content (e.g UK mobile number and address) on future applications with moving in 12 days. I will be living with my friend until I source a job. When buying a SIM i know that you have to provide valid ID e.g international passport. Is it legal to order a SIM offshore if you have not arrived on your passport number and also not living at the address provided on the date of application? Also, I know by law you have to state, how many pre-paid mobile services are currently in your name. I was over in Oz a year and a half ago and had a pre paid mobile and sim in my name. I think although this was a pay as you sim, it has expired, as I get no signal with the old sim. I cannot reuse it, as it is the wrong size for my current phone but if i turn it on in the original handset I cannot see no signal. Therefore, do i state I have a pre mobile paid service (as I have on record from a year and half ago) or say I do not have any service because it doesnt seem active. I was thinking of getting this SIM for my Iphone 4 (which is now unlocked) https://www.optus.com.au/shop/prepaid/sim-card/2-combi Was just wondering if others have done a similar thing? Cheers James Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
w1johnston Posted January 9, 2014 Share Posted January 9, 2014 When we went to Oz last time I got a trusim http://uk.truphone.com/personal you can have a uk and oz phone number on the same sim. Maybe a good short term solution for you. Good of look with the move. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boganbear Posted January 9, 2014 Share Posted January 9, 2014 Just wait until you get here. You can get SIM cards from petrol stations and supermarkets Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james007 Posted January 9, 2014 Author Share Posted January 9, 2014 Just wait until you get here. You can get SIM cards from petrol stations and supermarkets I know obtaining a SIM is easy and quick it was mainly so I can put it on my resume. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tingtongman Posted January 9, 2014 Share Posted January 9, 2014 get your friend to get you one if you want one ASAP and they can send you the number I did a blog post on what I though were the best simcards based on my needs, may be worth a read for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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