(OT) Phone/Internet options in OZ

[Bill Campbell]

On Fri, Aug 12, 2016, Lonni J Friedman via Linux-users wrote:
>When I was in OZ 3 years ago, everything was obscenely expensive.  I
>couldn't find any mobile plans that weren't crazy levels of cost, with
>very limited data.  Even free wifi was mostly a foreign concept.
>While I'd love to hear that things have changed, everything that I've
>read since doesn't suggest that it has.

When I went to Verizon a couple of weeks ago, they said that my
iPhone 6 Plus will work there, and with their global data plan
there would be a $10.00 charge for any day on which I used the
phone (it wouldn't charge for an unanswered incoming call, only
if I answer it).  They also said that the newer iPhones would
work with other SIM cards.

When I'm in Sydney and Brisbane, I'll have WiFi available which
will take care of most of my needs.  I can use Skype some too.

>Also, don't expect much in the way of cell reception or wifi (even
>paid) inside Kakadu park.  Its mostly completely off the grid.

Off the grid, and hot!

Bill
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