Bbm in Autralia and NZ

[scubiwho20]

Hi, I am going to Australia & NZ for a holiday and wondering how I can use my BBM in Aus &NZ with a Pay As You Go bought there. I don't want to use my SA account as I am sure it will cost me too much. What suggestion you can give me to be able to communicate with friends and family. ( 9800 Blackberry )
Thanks
Vaughan

 

[Peon]

Open wireless hotspots? Or does BBM prefer a cell carrier?

 

[Guantanamo]

Only way is to buy prepaid + BIS while you there. Will cost about $10 extra.

 

[DVD007]

Only way is to buy prepaid + BIS while you there. Will cost about $10 extra.

Jip that is your only option over here.

 

[Maverick Jester]

Only way is to buy prepaid + BIS while you there. Will cost about $10 extra.

With which carrier in AUS would I be able to do that?

 

[DVD007]

With which carrier in AUS would I be able to do that?

Optus, Telstra or Vodafone

 

[Venomous]

you can't use you SA PS there, not even BIS, as they will bite you with OOB like you can't believe. It makes the local R2 look dirt cheap.

 

[Maverick Jester]

Just did a Google search on Vodafone Aus, and came up with this. This is an impressive deal:

http://vodafone.com.au/personal/prepaid/home/options/flexi-cap/index.htm

 

[Venomous]

Just did a Google search on Vodafone Aus, and came up with this. This is an impressive deal:

http://vodafone.com.au/personal/prepaid/home/options/flexi-cap/index.htm

you'd need an Aus sim.

 

[Maverick Jester]

you'd need an Aus sim.

True. But it's a shame our operators can't offer something like this?

 

[Venomous]

True. But it's a shame our operators can't offer something like this?

If ONLYYYYY!

 

[IceQB]

Think currently CellC is the only one coming close to that prepaid deals with there R50+ deals includes air time, sms, & 500MB data.
Dont know if promotion is still running though.

 

[MandM]

If you want to be connected 24/7, you'll need to buy a sim card over there. However, if you are only going to be there for a little while it may not be worth the effort. This is frequently true in my case and I then use BBM over Wi-fi for free. Just make sure to turn off "Data Services" while roaming. You can find the setting under Mobile Network Options. I activate roaming with MTN so that I can only receive text messages and no calls.

You can find a better explanation here: http://thetechieguy.com/2011/06/09/international-roaming-with-blackberry-here-is-how/ . If it is working correctly, you will see the four BB spots next to the Wi-fi connection icon on your phone.

If there is no Wi-fi hotspot at your hotel and only a LAN you can create your own Wi-fi hotspot by using your internet-connected laptop using a little program that you can find here: http://www.connectify.me/ . Good luck!

 

[scubiwho20]

Thanks guys for all your help. I take out my SA sim card and see if I can get a sim card there ( prepaid. )