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Posted 30 July 2012 - 01:55 PM
We are looking at getting a new Ipad to take with us overseas,to load up with games /films for the kids and to check email stuff.
can we stick with optus or is it better to get a pre paid card when we get there ?(europe)
cheers
daz
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Posted 30 July 2012 - 02:44 PM
Generally better to get a prepaid card when you get there. Roaming charges are horrendous.
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Posted 30 July 2012 - 03:16 PM
Prepaid definitely, did that when I went to England at Xmas. Cost me $30 to send a few texts and emails in Dubai using my Telstra sim but bought an English sim at gatwick and $30 lasted the whole trip with a lot of usage.
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Posted 30 July 2012 - 04:39 PM
In fact, I'd take the sim card out before you leave home!
Local SIM cards are available in most places in Europe and North America and some in Asia, but if your internet requirements aren't huge, you could probably get away with using free Wifi services in cafes.
Where are you heading? "Overseas" is a big place, there's no point in getting a sim card if there's no coverage at your destination.
May I allow one of my personal prejudices to bubble to the surface here though? Why not give the kids a movie and games-free holiday as well? Give them a window and some pencils to draw what they see, they are on adventure too after all.
Cheers,
P
Local SIM cards are available in most places in Europe and North America and some in Asia, but if your internet requirements aren't huge, you could probably get away with using free Wifi services in cafes.
Where are you heading? "Overseas" is a big place, there's no point in getting a sim card if there's no coverage at your destination.
May I allow one of my personal prejudices to bubble to the surface here though? Why not give the kids a movie and games-free holiday as well? Give them a window and some pencils to draw what they see, they are on adventure too after all.
Cheers,
P
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Posted 03 September 2012 - 01:39 PM
movies and games for emergencies only !
next one,
is it possible to set up a hotspot with the ipad to use the phones through when overseas ?
ive tried here (optus) but it doesnt seem to have that capability
cheers
next one,
is it possible to set up a hotspot with the ipad to use the phones through when overseas ?
ive tried here (optus) but it doesnt seem to have that capability
cheers
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Posted 03 September 2012 - 05:07 PM
I'd guess that would be dependent on the carrier. Need to do some research before you leave, I think.
"I don't believe there's a power in the 'verse that can stop Kaylee from being cheerful...
...Sometimes you just wanna duct tape her mouth and dump her in the hold for a month."
...Sometimes you just wanna duct tape her mouth and dump her in the hold for a month."
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Posted 03 September 2012 - 05:31 PM
Pre paid SIM's are the way to go....
"Reality distortion field" mine is still distorted....
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Posted 03 September 2012 - 11:52 PM
dazmon, on 03 September 2012 - 01:39 PM, said:
movies and games for emergencies only !
next one,
is it possible to set up a hotspot with the ipad to use the phones through when overseas ?
ive tried here (optus) but it doesnt seem to have that capability
cheers
next one,
is it possible to set up a hotspot with the ipad to use the phones through when overseas ?
ive tried here (optus) but it doesnt seem to have that capability
cheers
MY understanding is that the iPad can't be used for a hot spot, but the iPhone can. None the less, phone data isn't always cheap, so be careful what you buy. Pre paid sims are available in lots of places quite readily.
Cheers,
P
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