Global Roaming Service
Global Roaming service allows VodaFone users to use there mobile phone in overseas
countries that have GSM 900 networks and a roaming agreement with vodafone. When activated
you can use your mobile overseas just like you do in Australia! There are 2 types of
global roaming, Automatic and Plastic. Automatic roaming allows you to use you mobile
overseas just like you do know with the same mobile number. Plastic roaming requires you
to get a temporary new SIM card and a new temporary number. You can still use your new SIM
in Automatic roaming areas.
To enable Global roaming you must ring your service provider at least 3 working days
in advance for Automatic roaming and 5 working days for plastic roaming. You may also be
asked for a security deposit. It may also take longer then 5 days for plastic roaming.
Here is a list of countries for Automatic Roaming as at June 98:-
Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Fiji,
Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Guernsey, Hong Kong, Hungary, Indonesia, Ireland, Italy,
Latvia, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Macau, Malaysia, Mauritius, Monaco, Netherlands, New
Zealand, Norway, Philippines, Portugal, San Marino, Singapore, South Africa, Spain,
Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, UK, Vatican City.
Here is a list of countries for Plastic roaming as at June 98:-
Albania, Andorra, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Bosnia Herzegovina, Brunei (Darussalam),
Canada, China, Cote d'Ivoire, Federal Republic of Yugoslavia, Georgia, Gibraltar, Iceland,
Isle of Man, Jersey, Jordan, Kuwait, La Reunion, Lebanon, Lithuania, Macedonia, Malta,
Montenegro, Morocco, Namibia, Oman, Poland, Qatar, Romania, Russia, Saudi Arabia,
Seychelles, Slovak Republic, Slovenia, Sri Lanka, Tanzania, U.A.E., Ukraine, USA -
Washington D.C., Baltimore, Georgia, Nth & Sth Carolina, New York, New Jersey,
California.
If you are having problems connecting to the overseas network. Call (International
access code) 61 414 14 14 14 for help.