NO CUSTOMS CHARGES ON THIS ITEM UNLIKE OTHER SELLERS. THIS ITEM IS POSTED FROM THE UK. IF YOU BUY FROM AUSTRALIAN SELLERS OR ANY NON UK UK SELLER YOU RISK HIGH CUSTOM FEES AND LONG DELAYS IN GETTING YOUR ITEM. I POST SAME WORKING DAY FROM THE UK AFTER PAYMENT NO ONE ELSE CAN MATCH THIS.

THIS CARD IS A BETTER CARD THAN THE OTHER CHEAP AUSTRALIAN SIM CARDS THAT ARE NOW BEING SOLD ON EBAY BY OTHER SELLERS. PLUS YOU GET FULL PACKING UNLIKE OTHER SELLERS. I ALSO POST IN WELL PADDED PACKETS NOT IN PAPER ENVELOPES LIKE OTHER SELLERS.

The UKs number 1 dealer of Australian sim cards. Being a backpacker my self who has traveled all over Australia more then once and with a knowledge of Australian sim cards that cant be matched. I only sell fresh brand new cards which i get delivery of every day. I also suply leading UK travel agents sim cards. I am updated on Australian mobile technology every day. I use my mobile in Australia every year. With a history of telecommunications for over 30 years & mobile telecommunications for over 15 years. Experimentalists just dont sell sim cards if you need any help on getting a Australia Visa , Flights , Hostels & Site seeing i can help you. I also run a backpacking forum. Any help on useing your Australian sim card please contact Experimentalists. Experimentalists Ebay Shop - About Me Page Free UK number + Free UK Sim Card. While stockes last.

Guaranty to work in Australia or your money back. In the rare event of a problem its sorted quick. I been selling and fully activating these since 22-Sep-2004 on UK ebay longer then any one else. You can also contact me on UK Landline Tel 0121 286 9194. USA Landline Tel 818 935 5221. Australian Landline Tel 086 102 0007. New Zealand Landline 09 889 0211. FAX UK 0871 243 8799. Mobile Phone TEXT UK +44 7813 128 742. Skype name experimentalists. Xbox360 live name & PS3 name experimentalist. Experimentalists can offer 100% Suport 100% knowledge on this product. No coustoms fees & royal mail clearance fees as i am UK based in the EU. If you buy from Australia or outside of the UK or EU you may be charged coustoms fees & royal mail clearance fees on items over £18 and over and face long delays in the post. This is fact ask royal mail.

Quick Delivery from the UK in a padded jiffy style bag posted the moment you order. The post office loves me :P / No coustom fees or VAT or hidden charges / I am the original seller of Australian sim cards around the world since 22nd September 2004 on UK ebay with 1000s of happy backpackers keep coming back for more / 100% Suport 100% knowledge on this sim card and backpacking / Full Activating this is no problem it can be done online. If your not sure how to i do it no worries i will email you how to do it or i can do it for you :) / Check my feedback out. People not just happy with Experimentalists there over the moon. Dont just be a backpacker be a happy Experimentalists backpacker. / Experimentalists wants you to have great time in Australia. keep intoch :) have a great flight.

Need this sim card topped up at retail price? Contact me.

When you have activated your sim card Optus is the only Australian Sim Card that will work in the UK. You can activate your sim card from any where in the world where there is net access & signal for the Optus card to roam on. Once activated this sim will work in the UK as well as spme other Countries where there is roaming signal.

Warning do not buy from sellers who have copied my listing. Thay have no idea what thay are selling & only i sell the full retail sim cards in there full packing.

I also sell backpacking discount cards such as VIP , YHA and Nomad discount member ship cards that offer massive discounts on Air, Bus and Train travel in Australia , New Zealand , Fiji, Vanuatu also massive discounts on Hostels & Tours. Plus you also get a Phone Card free when you buy a Nomads membership card from me. I recomend one these before you go. Get one from http://stores.ebay.co.uk/experimentalists

Plus a FREE 07 UK number to divert to your Australian mobile number so friends can call you from the UK at UK rates.

Sim Card.	New Australian OPTUS Sim Card $30 STARTER PACK PRE-PAID SIM CARD
Price of Sim Card on other UK Websites.	£29.99
Sim Card Phone Number?	Yes when you activate your new sim card you will get a text message with your new Australian Mobile number for you to tell your Friends, Family and Colleagues.. This can be done from the UK. So you will know your new number before you fly to Australia. Takes around 24 hours for the sim card to become active.
Country dialing code.	Australia +61
Free Credit.	$30 Free Credit. or $170 Calls & Texts FREE CREDIT IF YOU CHOSE THE TURBOCHARGE TARIFF. Please note only $30 of this Free credit can be used for International Roaming when outside of Australia.
Special Offers.	$170 FREE CREDIT IF YOU CHOSE THE TURBOCHARGE TARIFF. Plus free minutes to 5 nominated Australian Optus mobile or landline numbers,
GPRS.	Yes
3G.	Yes
MMS Messaging.	Yes.
Text Messaging.	Yes.
Incoming Calls, Texts, MMS	Incoming calls, Incoming texts and MMS are free while in Australia
Tariffs.	Optus Tariffs Every now and then tariff credit expires 186 days after topping up or activating. Bigger and better free calls tariff credit expires 60 days after topping up or activating. Free chat and text tariff credit expires 60 days after topping up or activating. Turbocharge tariff credit expires 30 days after topping up or activating.
Coverage.	This sim card will work in parts of Victoria , New South Wales , Queensland , Northern Territory , South Australia , Western Australia Will also work in Tasmania as a local sim card and some Australian coastal Islands
Roaming.	Yes this card will roam in UK once you have activated your card. Activating can be done from (Also will Roam in the listed Countries once activated) USA , Ireland , Germany , Norway , Singapore , Taiwan , Cyprus , Finland , Greece , Hungary , Thailand , Croatia , Fiji , Hong Kong , Netherlands , Poland , Switzerland , Turkey , Anguilla , Antigua & Barbuda , Aruba , Barbados , Belgium , Bermuda , Brazil , Cayman Islands , Dominica , France , Grenada , Haiti , Jamaica , Philippines , Sweden , St Kitts & Nevis , St Lucia , St Vincent & Grenadines , Turks & Caicos Is & UAE , Czech Republic , India , Israel , Portugal & Spain , Italy, Russia , Sri Lanka , Ukraine & Vietnam. You will be charged roaming rates when roaming outside of Australia.
Topping UP.	$30 = $120 credit + $30 MyTime Money , $40 = $200 credit + $40 MyTime Money , $50 = $300 credit + $50 MyTime Money , $70 = $570 credit + $70 MyTime Money , $100 = $900 credit + $100 MyTime Money Topups. You can top with a voucher which you can buy in most Stores, Shops, Super Markets  all over Australia.
Activating.	To activate Optus sim Click here before your even in Australia. You will be able to also use your sim in the UK and the above listed Countries on Roaming rates once activated. No ID needed. Activating is free. You can also activate your sim in Australia by calling 1300 737 252 when in Australia.
Expire Date	01 September 2008 if the cards are left unused. Once used you get a new better expire date.
What type of mobile will the Sim card work with?	All mobiles need to be unlocked. For a UK mobile your need a Dualband or Triband or Quadband Mobile phone. If yours is locked no need to worry most mobiles can be unlocked online for free. You can also ask your network your with to unlock your phone thay may charge you a fee for this. If you need any help let me know. I can help with unlocking your phone in most cases for free.
Band	GSM 900/1800
Settings	Set up Zoo Wap & Photo Messages
Unlocking and Help?	Unlocking help & mobile phone & sim card forum help. Backpacking help forum. Experimentalists gives 100% suport.

Tariff and price plans may change at any time. Please note most other ebay sellers have just copied from my listing and do not a clue what there selling i am the original seller of Australian Pay As You Go sim cards and unlike most sellers you get the full Australian Optus packing with your Sim Card. This is my listing design which i designed on 22-September-2004 if you see any other sellers with the same listing or similar listings which just been reworded dont trust them any one that copies peoples listings i would not trust one bit why buy from fakes why you can buy from the original me that is :)

Please read the standard terms and conditions before buying this item at the bottom of this page. By buying this item you agree to my terms and conditions.

I also sell Global Free Roaming Sim Cards on my EABY shop at http://stores.ebay.co.uk/experimentalists with a UK number with free incoming calls while in Australia.

Your custom is very very important to me and i am always happy to see you come back and buy of me again. Any problems let me know i will try my best to sort out ASP. If there is any improvements you think i can make let me know i would very happy to hear from you.

Experimentalist Global Free Roaming Sim Card Coming Soon & Experimentalist VOIP free calls coming soon.

If i am away traveling i will get one my good reliable friends to take over while i am away. Which i have done many times before with out no problem. I will also put a notice up in my ebay shop area if i am away traveling. I always take pocket PC with me and Sat Phone to make sure all is ok :). Thanks.

I have a paypal business account that is verified with a confimed address, Long time member of squaretrade.com, Registered as a business seller on ebay.co.uk, 100% feedback.

Below pictures from when i have been around Australia.

This listing and all pictures on this listing are the property of experimentalists © 2008

Payment	I take Paypal. Credit and Debit cards with Paypal, UK Cheques £, UK PO Orders £. If your going to be paying by Paypal you must have a Verified paypal account with a Confirmed Postal Address. I will only post to the Paypal Confirmed Postal Address. *Speed of posting Paypal orders are posted the same day if paid for before 4.00pm weekdays, Wendays 11pm, Satadays 11pm, No posting on a Sunday. E Cheques, Cheques, PO Orders there is around a one week wait for them to clear before posting. Please make UK Cheques & PO Orders out to Experimentalist. If you are sending a UK cheque or UK Postal order. Please send to EXperimentalistS, PO Box 147, Banbury, Oxfordshire, OX16 9XW, UK. Please check my ebay shop to make sure i am not on holiday or message me.
Fees	EXperimentalistS has no hidden fees from Paypal, Ebay. No hidden VAT fees. What see is what you pay no hidden charges. All fees are paid by EXperimentalistS.
Shipping	UK Buyers i will post 1st class Recored Delivery or 1st class Certificate of posting for items upto £30. For items over £30 i will post Special delivery if special delivery is paid for. Non UK buyers i will post Airmail certificate of posting for items upto £30. Items over £30 i will post Airsure or International Signed For if paid for. Your address will be printed out clear by printer. A return address will be placed on the back. I always use new packing. If you order a sim card thay are always posted is a jiffy type bag for maximum protection. Please note shipping terms and condition maybe diffrent for each listing. Please note if im on Holiday i will get a reliable person to post orders from the UK ASP. I check email every day from my pocket pc even if im on holiday. Orders will be posted from the UK unless stated otherwise. This is my standard policy on shipping. Check my Ebay shop to see i am on holiday or message me. Other methods of shipping i offer for the UK - Special next day delivery by 9am , Special next day Sataday delivery & i also offer posting by DHL. Non UK - Airsure , International Signed For & i also offer DHL
Delivery	In most cases i post the same day if you pay with Paypal. UK Buyers get there items as quick as the next day. Please alow 1 week. Non UK buyers as quick as 3 days please alow 2 Weeks. Please note delivery terms and condition maybe diffrent for each listing. This is my standard policy on delivery. Paypal orders are posted the same day if paid for before 4.00pm weekdays, Wendays 11pm, Satadays 11pm, No posting on a Sunday. E Cheques, Cheques, PO Orders there is around a one week wait for them to clear before posting. Please check my ebay shop to make sure i am not on holiday or message me.
Refunds & Returns	If you not happy with the Item please message me before giving feedback. Please return in new condition and unused with in 30 days of the item being delivered to you if you want a refund. If item goes missing in the post i will make a claim with Royalmail so thay can investigate what happend to the missing item. I take all Serial numbers of the items i post. Any UK post that goes missing i refund in around 15 to 30 days for non UK post i refund in around 30 days. I refund by the same method by which you have paid for the item. Also i can offer you a replacement for the missing item. I am UK Based. Please note refunds and returns terms and condition maybe diffrent for each listing. This is my standard policy on refunds and returns. I am a Business seller who is also Registered as a business seller on ebay. This means you have the right to return unwanted and unused or broken goods back to me with in 30 days (UNDER UK LAW) for a full refund this includes any postage i charged. If you buy of a private seller you have very limited rights if none atall. Getting a refund of a private seller would be next to impossible if the seller decides not to refund you. For peace of mind and your full rights under UK law always buy of a trusted business seller like myself. If you are returning a item to me please send to EXperimentalistS, PO Box 147, Banbury, Oxfordshire, OX16 9XW, UK.
Contact Me	Contact me by the ebay messaging system or UK Landline Tel 0121 286 9194. USA Landline Tel 818 935 5221. Australian Landline Tel 086 102 0007. New Zealand Landline 09 889 0211. FAX UK 0871 243 8799. TEXTs only to UK +44 7813 128 742. Skype name experimentalists. Xbox360 live name & PS3 name experimentalist. You can aslo contact me by snail mail to EXperimentalistS, PO Box 147, Banbury, Oxfordshire, OX16 9XW, UK. If contacting me provide as much info as possible Item number and Item name and any other info that will help me reply to you quick. When calling one of my phone numbers please leave your contact email address so i can get back to you. I thank every one of you who buys of me and i value your custom 100% and hope your very happy with your order. Please let me know of any problems and i sort them out quick. I have now been in business for over 5 years on the web and Ebay trading as EXperimentalistS its been a joy talking to all of you.