Monthly Archives: September 2018

One awesome thing about owning a smartphone in Australia is you can keep your existing phone number when you switch to a different carrier. Nowadays, it is often a much wiser decision to just buy your phone outright. And if you have just done so or are seriously considering it, the next step should be to get a new phone and a new SIM. We note down the reasons why this route is more beneficial for you in the long run.

PHONE CONTRACTS ARE OUTDATED

A massive 5 million smartphones were sold in Australia between 2017 and 2018. People used to buy their phones indirectly through a 24-month contract with their phone company. But as the phone industry continues to evolve and innovate, contract-based phone plans will gradually lose their popularity. According to expert forecasts, only 18%

Dual SIM phones have made communication more convenient and hassle-free for many users. They were (and still are) popular in Asia and parts of Europe and are now a mainstay in Australia's smartphone industry. Some users like to expand their call, text and surfing options, prompting them to buy SIM cards from different service providers. This also gives them a back-up plan to counter network-related problems. In case one provider is down, there is always a spare one to use.

What is a Dual Sim Phone?

Simply put, a dual SIM phone accommodates two SIM cards at once. This also means you have two different numbers from the same or different network providers under one phone. In terms of usage, whether you can use them one at a time or simultaneously, dual SIM phones are classified as either passive or active. Buyers need to check with their selected manufacturer to see if they purchased a passive or active dual SIM unit.

A standard passive dual SIM