Mobile Roaming three 3 to Singapore

[wallacej]

Hey Guys, I have an android HTC phone locked to the three network in Australia. I am going to Singapore in the morning. Only for a few days.

The three website has not been that helpful, and searching through here I have found old information.

Just wanting to find out the best network to select on arrival, won't be making too many calls.

It is probably a case of just suck it up a pay what three charge me for the few calls/sms I will take or make when there.

I am also assuming my phone is locked and can not be used overseas.

 

[yohy?!]

If you plan on leaving your 3 sim in your phone in Sing you will get these rates regardless of which network you choose (ZONE 2 for Singapore)

	Zone 2
Voice calls per 30 secs flagfall of 40c	National Calls	50c
Calls to Australia and other countries	$1.50
To receive calls	50c
Video calls per 30 secs flagfall of 40	National Calls	$1.00
Calls to Australia and other countries	$3.00
To receive calls	$1.00
Messaging	SMS from your mobile	60c

Recommend checking with 3 that International Roaming is activated on your service also.

 

[wallacej]

If you plan on leaving your 3 sim in your phone in Sing you will get these rates regardless of which network you choose (ZONE 2 for Singapore)

	Zone 2
Voice calls per 30 secs flagfall of 40c	National Calls	50c
Calls to Australia and other countries	$1.50
To receive calls	50c
Video calls per 30 secs flagfall of 40	National Calls	$1.00
Calls to Australia and other countries	$3.00
To receive calls	$1.00
Messaging	SMS from your mobile	60c

Recommend checking with 3 that International Roaming is activated on your service also.

Thanks for the feedback - I guess there is no charge to receive a text, and the data at $15/mb means my data switch will be thrown to the off position

And yes - confirmed roaming and international calls are now active.

 

[im.daniel]

I'm pretty sure that you can call up 3 Care and ask them to unlock your phone for you. They usually give you a code to enter into your phone and its also free.

 

[wallacej]

I'm pretty sure that you can call up 3 Care and ask them to unlock your phone for you. They usually give you a code to enter into your phone and its also free.

Just did it - all automated - they will send the unlock code in about two hours.

 

[thegurio]

In theory it shouldn't matter if it's locked, it should roam to the allowed networks.... at least that what it does in my experience?

 

[im.daniel]

In theory it shouldn't matter if it's locked, it should roam to the allowed networks.... at least that what it does in my experience?

Yes thats right. I guess with an unlocked phone, you also have the extra benefit of buying a SIM card overseas and using it for local calls - a lot cheaper than international roaming thats for sure!

 

[wallacej]

Yes thats right. I guess with an unlocked phone, you also have the extra benefit of buying a SIM card overseas and using it for local calls - a lot cheaper than international roaming thats for sure!

That's what I will be doing.

 

[thegurio]

That's what I will be doing.

Me too - I need one for data and phone calls for Europe but I'm still investigating....

 

[simongr]

I stupidly racked up $400 in data costs in a few hours in SIN... I am on 3 and now plan better.

 

[thegurio]

I stupidly racked up $400 in data costs in a few hours in SIN... I am on 3 and now plan better.

And the worst thing is you probably said to yourself, I'll only be on for a few minutes, how much could I rack up?!