Australian Phone Number via Esim? : Sorted

Anyway to get an Australian mobile number especially via eSim? I need it for creating a JBhifi account with perks. Got to order something for pickup, my friend to visiting AU tomorrow.

I saw optus providing 7 day trial for esim. Somehow my passport identity verification is failing so can't go past that step.

Fyi: He can buy it directly from store, but if possible can get some discount with perks account.

Thanks.

Edit : Sorted.

Comments

  • I'm in Oz atm for a few more days, any way I can help?

  • I had a similar problem trying activate with vodafone over there last month. If you doing it on a mobile device try a computer or different browser.

  • is there any free sim card in australia?

    need australian number to update my shopback account

  • fyi you can activate with Optus but you must be in the country for the passport verification to work
    Belong sims dont have a ID check but you have to get the card from Amazon.

    • Aah. In that case will vpn work?

      • Nope, it actually checks you have a visa issued which is only after clearing customs at the airport

        • Interesting, so what about NZ passport holders?

          Edit: I think based on customs records they determine if you are in the country?

          • +1

            @ace310: NZ passport holders get issued a SCV on arrival, so you still get a visa.

            • +1

              @0o0: I had exactly this for something else last week. As they scan your passport on entry and exit - they know if you there and NZ'ers lose their visa when they leave and get it back when they return. So any system which checks your NZ passport - you have to be actually in AU to use even if you live there.

  • +1

    And if your friend is happy to do some minimal paperwork for you for extra 10% off, check out TRS - Tourist Refund Scheme…
    https://www.abf.gov.au/entering-and-leaving-australia/touris…

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