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Mobile phones and internet

Once you arrive in Adelaide, you will want to keep in contact with family and friends back home.

Mobile phones

Get an Australian phone number by signing up for a phone or SIM card with a local network. Our preferred provider is , who have a range of great deals for students, including mobile data. 

There are a number of , or you can find your nearest Vodafone store using their . 

When you set up your phone, you'll have to choose:

  • SIM only plan or a plan that includes a phone
  • Prepaid option or a contract

Internet at home

Most student accommodation providers in Adelaide will include free Wi-Fi and internet. If you are renting privately, however, and want to have internet at home without using your mobile hotspot, you will need to sign up for internet from a local provider. 

Some popular local providers include:

Free Wi-Fi in Adelaide

Free Wi-Fi at universities in Adelaide

Most institutions in Adelaide including , , and offer free wi-Fi for current students.

Adelaide free Wi-Fi

There are 250 outdoor wireless access points across the where you can access free Wi-Fi.

Telstra payphones free Wi-Fi and calls

There is a network of . 

You can now make free calls anywhere in Australia from these payphones which can be useful if you don't have any battery left on your mobile device, or an in an emergency situation, or need to make a call.

At each of these payphones, you can also .