Vodafone Pre-paid are cheapest - best for city use. Telstra have the best
coverage.
All three offer pre-paid sim cards. Your phone must be unlocked. Australia
uses the international GSM (dual band) frequencies.
Phone shops are everywhere - and recharging cards can be bought at
supermarkets, servos etc.

Have Fun



"Ian Lloyd" wrote in message
...
I'm gonna be in Australia for around 7 months. During that time I'd like
to
be able to make/receive calls on a mobile. I don't want to use my UKL
mobile
(£1 per minute to make a call? No thank you!)

What's the best option for me? I really want a pay as you go option, I
reckon, and I don't want to spend a fortune on a phone (I will bring my
own
in the hope that I can simply get a Sim card and put it in my Nokia 5210)

There must have been loads of people who have done this before, so your
recommendations will be appreciated!

Ian