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Aldi Talk launched global roaming data plan

ALDI Talk introduced a new data package for use abroad: Aldi Talk Global Roaming . The World Internet Package can be used beyond the scope of the regulated EU roaming tariff to use mobile Internet access with a smartphone or tablet.

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Aldi Talk is a mobile virtual network operator in Germany. It uses the network of O2 and provides customers with prepaid mobile phone SIM cards. The service is known for its affordable rates and flexible plan options.

4.99 euros for 50 MB of data volume is not the cheapest offer that exists. However, it represents an improvement over the usual tariff for users, in which 99 cents have been deducted from the prepaid balance for every megabyte transferred.

The package is valid for up to seven days and does not renew automatically.

Aldi Talk global roaming

The Aldi Talk World Internet Package can be used in more than 100 countries. These include, among others, Egypt, Australia, China, Russia, South Africa, Thailand, Turkey, and the USA. The new roaming option can be activated using the ALDI Talk app available for Android and iOS, via the password-protected customer area on the prepaid discounter’s website, via the free-to-access account manager under the 1155 speed dialing, and by texting.

As an Aldi Talk customer, do you go on vacation outside the EU with your smartphone? Perhaps we need Aldi Talk USA? There, the EU roaming regulation does not apply.

However, the tariff structure at Aldi Talk is simple for foreign countries. There are only two countries. One consists of Switzerland, and the other comes from all other countries in the world where roaming is possible. It is gratifying that roaming with Aldi Talk is comparatively cheap, even in remote countries. The maximum tariff is 99 cents per minute.

Aldi Talk: Providing Superior Data Roaming Conditions Outside the EU and EEA

With the Aldi Talk SIM card and World Internet Package, ALDI Talk offers significantly better conditions for data roaming outside the EU and EEA than o2, the core brand of the network operator Telefónica. For example, for O2 contract customers, a 6 MB package is available for € 1.99, making it virtually impossible to make meaningful use of mobile Internet access.

Reasons to Consider Aldi Talk Roaming for Your International Communication Needs

If you’re a frequent traveler or even planning a single trip abroad, you should consider Aldi Talk Roaming for several compelling reasons. First and foremost, Aldi Talk offers affordable and competitive rates, making international roaming accessible without breaking the bank. The service provides extensive global coverage, ensuring that you can stay connected in a multitude of countries around the world. It’s user-friendly, with an easy setup process that makes it a breeze to get started. One of the standout features of Aldi Talk is its prepaid system, which allows you to control your spending and avoid any unexpected charges—a common concern with many roaming services. Moreover, Aldi Talk uses the O2 network, renowned for its reliability and high-quality service, so you can be confident in the consistency of your connection. Finally, Aldi Talk offers flexible packages to cater to different user needs, including data-only packages for those who primarily require internet access. With all these benefits, Aldi Talk Roaming emerges as a comprehensive solution for your international communication needs.

A complete list of all countries in which the new data option can be used has been provided by ALDI TALK World Internet Package:

Egypt, Albania, Andorra, Anguilla, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Aruba, Azerbaijan, Australia, Bahrain, Barbados, Belgium, Bolivia, Bonaire, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, British Virgin Islands, Bulgaria, Cayman Islands, Chile, China , Costa Rica, Curacao, Denmark, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Estonia, Faroese Islands, Finland, France (including French Guiana, Guadeloupe, La Réunion, Martinique, Mayotte, Saint Barthélemy, Saint Martin), Georgia, Grenada, Greece, Greenland, United Kingdom (including Gibraltar, Guernsey, Isle of Man, Jersey, Northern Ireland), Guatemala, Haiti, Honduras, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Iceland, Israel, Italy (including Vatican City, San Marino) , Jamaica, Japan, Cambodia, Canada, Kazakhstan, Qatar, Kenya, Colombia, Kosovo, Croatia, Kuwait, Latvia,Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macao, Madagascar, Malaysia, Malta, Macedonia, Mexico, Moldova, Monaco, Mongolia, Montenegro, Montserrat, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Netherlands, Norway, Austria, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal ( including Azores and Madeira), Romania, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Sweden, Switzerland, Serbia, Seychelles, Singapore, Sint Maarten (including Saba, Sint Eustatius), Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain (including Canary Islands), Sri Lanka , St. Kitts and Nevis, St. Lucia, St. Vincent and Grenadines, South Africa, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, Trinidad and Tobago, Czech Republic, Turkey, Turks and Caicos Islands, Ukraine, Hungary, Uruguay, USA (including Puerto Rico , US Virgin Islands), Venezuela, United Arab Emirates, Vietnam, Belarus, Macedonia, Mexico, Moldova, Monaco, Mongolia, Montenegro, Montserrat, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Netherlands, Norway, Austria, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal (including Azores and Madeira), Romania, Russia, Saudi Arabia , Sweden, Switzerland, Serbia, Seychelles, Singapore, Sint Maarten (including Saba, Sint Eustatius), Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain (including Canary Islands), Sri Lanka, St. Kitts and Nevis, St. Lucia, St. Vincent and Grenadines, South Africa, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, Trinidad and Tobago, Czech Republic, Turkey, Turks and Caicos Islands, Ukraine, Hungary, Uruguay, USA (including Puerto Rico, US Virgin Islands), Venezuela, United Arab Emirates, Vietnam, Belarus, Cyprus, Macedonia, Mexico, Moldova, Monaco, Mongolia, Montenegro, Montserrat, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Netherlands, Norway, Austria, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal (including Azores and Madeira), Romania, Russia, Saudi Arabia , Sweden, Switzerland, Serbia, Seychelles, Singapore, Sint Maarten (including Saba, Sint Eustatius), Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain (including Canary Islands), Sri Lanka, St. Kitts and Nevis, St. Lucia, St. Vincent and Grenadines, South Africa, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, Trinidad and Tobago, Czech Republic, Turkey, Turks and Caicos Islands, Ukraine, Hungary, Uruguay, USA (including Puerto Rico, US Virgin Islands), Venezuela, United Arab Emirates, Vietnam, Belarus, Philippines, Poland, Portugal (including Azores and Madeira), Romania, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Sweden, Switzerland, Serbia, Seychelles, Singapore, Sint Maarten (including Saba, Sint Eustatius), Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain (incl. Canary Islands), Sri Lanka, Saint Kitts and Nevis, St. Lucia, St. Vincent and Grenadines, South Africa, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, Trinidad and Tobago, Czech Republic, Turkey, Turks and Caicos, Ukraine, Hungary, Uruguay, USA (including Puerto Rico, US Virgin Islands), Venezuela, United Arab Emirates, Vietnam, Belarus, Philippines, Poland, Portugal (including Azores and Madeira), Romania, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Sweden, Switzerland, Serbia, Seychelles, Singapore, Sint Maarten (including Saba, Sint Eustatius), Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain (incl. Canary Islands), Sri Lanka, Saint Kitts and Nevis, St. Lucia, St. Vincent and Grenadines, South Africa, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, Trinidad and Tobago, Czech Republic, Turkey, Turks and Caicos, Ukraine, Hungary, Uruguay, USA (including Puerto Rico, US Virgin Islands), Venezuela, United Arab Emirates, Vietnam, Belarus, Vincent and Grenadines, South Africa, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, Trinidad and Tobago, Czech Republic, Turkey, Turks and Caicos Islands, Ukraine, Hungary, Uruguay, USA (including Puerto Rico, US Virgin Islands), Venezuela, United Arab Emirates, Vietnam, Belarus, South Africa, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, Trinidad and Tobago, Czech Republic, Turkey, Turks and Caicos Islands, Ukraine, Hungary, Uruguay, USA Aldi Talk global roaming

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3 Best Prepaid SIM Cards in Germany For Expats

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by Yvonne Koppen

April 19, 2024

Hey, welcome to my review of the best prepaid SIM cards in Germany for foreigners in 2024.

In the past 10 years, I’ve tried multiple prepaid SIM card providers in Germany. Including two of the three providers I reviewed in this guide.

Let’s get started with a quick overview :

If you have a German or any other EU bank account:

  • SIMon mobile : the best value for money. It’s a flexible post-paid plan that you can cancel monthly. The current offer is 12GB for 11,99 euros/month for new customers. Price includes flat rate SMS & calls, roaming for EU & UK. They use Vodafone as their network provider. I’m a happy customer since 2021 🙂.

If you don’t have a German bank account, these two are great options:

  • Lidl Connect : A prepaid SIM card offer from the German supermarket chain Lidl. You can cancel anytime through their online form. Their current offer is 12 GB for 14,99 euros/4 weeks . Price includes flat rate SMS & calls, roaming for EU and UK. They use Vodafone as their network provider.
  • Aldi Talk : A prepaid SIM card offer from the German supermarket chain Aldi. Also 100% prepaid. Their current offer is 12GB for 14,99 euros/4 weeks . Price includes flat rate SMS & calls, roaming for EU & UK. They use O2 as their network provider.

Simple Germany’s Hot Tip

Switching to SIMon mobile from another low-cost provider gives you a better deal. It’s a smart strategy to use a traditional prepaid SIM card for a few months and then switch to SIMon mobile to secure a great offer.

Please Note

This guide is intended for anyone moving to Germany. If you plan to visit Germany as a tourist , SIMon mobile is not for you. You can either purchase Lidl Connect or Aldi Talk at their respective supermarkets. All German SIM cards need to go through an ID verification before being able to use them. German providers do not ship SIM cards internationally.

How did we choose the best prepaid SIM cards in this review?

For this review, I researched the German market for offers with a good reputation, great value for the price, and ease of signing up and use. I then signed up for each provider’s current offer for 12 GB of data with a flat rate for SMS and calls.

Based on my experience and research, I ranked them on their product quality, user-friendliness, customer service channels, and digitalization. I would also usually rank them on their English-friendliness; however, we’ve found no competitive offer in English. I provide a final score for each offer using our Simple Germany Scoring System .

You don’t need to spend hours lost in Germany’s chaotic and complex market of prepaid SIM cards. Choose one of the providers listed in this guide and start surfing in no time!

We found two great offers from prepaid SIM card providers ( Lidl Connect and Aldi Talk ) and an amazing offer from a flexible postpaid provider ( SIMon mobile ).

The only difference between the prepaid and postpaid plans is that you must have a German or European bank account to sign up for the postpaid plan . What’s important is to have an IBAN number.

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What are the best prepaid SIM cards in Germany?

Prepaid SIM cards offer the best value for money when it comes to mobile communication in Germany. We have chosen the top resellers of each mobile network to give you the best overview and options. 

Most websites are in German; however, they are very straightforward. We recommend using Chrome’s Translate to English function to navigate easily. 

Here are our top picks for the best prepaid SIM card in Germany.

1. SIMon mobile [Best Value for Price]

SIMon mobile is a sub-brand from Vodafone, aiming to compete with the prepaid tariffs from the discounters. SIMon mobile offers a postpaid contract ; however, you can cancel it every month, so you still keep your flexibility .

It stands out by offering 12 GB of data volume with its basic rate and having an eSIM as an option.

Additionally, you have unlimited phone calls, and texts, and no one-off fee . A great feature is the possibility to pause your contract for up to 3 months. This comes in handy, whenever you leave Europe to travel. The cost structure is very straightforward.

If you never had a German phone number and wish to get a new German phone number, you will pay 11,99 euros a month .

If you already have a German mobile phone numbe r and would like to switch to SIMon mobile, you have two options:

  • If you want to keep your current German mobile phone number and change to SIMon mobile, you either pay 8,99 euros or 14,99 euros a month, depending on the provider you want to change from. When entering the name of your previous provider on the homepage, you will immediately know which category your current provider falls under.
  • If you don’t want to keep your current number, you can select the 11,99 euros per month option, and you will also get a new number.

Additionally, you have two different options to upgrade to have even more data available:

  • Add 5 GB per month for only 3 euros extra per month (total of 17 GB per month)
  • Add 15 GB per month for only 8 euros extra per month (total of 27 GB per month)

You can book both add-ons permanently or for individual months, as you can always cancel them towards the end of each month.

SIMon mobile offers a very attractive mobile phone plan that is fast, modern, easy, and cheap .

If you purchase a physical SIM card, you do not need to verify your identity to activate your card. SIMon mobile uses your bank information and address to verify your identity.

If you purchase an eSIM at checkout, you must verify your identity via a video call or at a German post office. The available options for identity verification depend on your nationality. The system will show you the appropriate choices automatically. Easy!

Disclaimer: Paypal or credit cards are not possible for payment. The standard payment method is to set up a direct debit with your EU or German bank account during purchase.

Our Simple Germany Rating for SIMon mobile

Here is our rating for the 12 GB offer from SIMon mobile:

Overall Rating: 8.0

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SIMon mobile gets a 8/10. It’s the only offer in this review where you can pause your contract for up to 3 months. This is amazing if you travel for long periods of time. Their offer is simple to understand. Their EU roaming includes the UK; however, it does not include Switzerland.

The only reason why it does not have a 10/10 is because everything is in German.

My Experience with SIMon mobile

I changed from LIDL Connect to SIMon mobile in 2021. I love how easy they are to use and understand. I don’t have to worry about topping-up my account (which was tedious with the other providers). Plus, I pay almost the same price as I did with the previous provider, but for almost double the GBs – that’s what I call amazing value for money.

For this review, I purchased a new SIM card to test their sign-up process again. I was able to purchase a new SIM card with my Wise bank account. It has an IBAN number from Belgium. So, this proves that any EU IBAN number works.

Important Note : After buying, you may need to wait for up to 24 hours to get the confirmation email for your order.

2. Lidl Connect

Lidl Connect is the prepaid mobile offer from the big German supermarket LIDL. It uses the Vodafone network lines (the second strongest network in Germany).

They have different plans based on the amount of gigabytes of data you need. Here is a quick overview:

  • 6 GB for 8,99 euros / 4 weeks
  • 12 GB for 14,99 euros / 4 weeks
  • 20 GB for 19,99 euros / 4 weeks

All the plans mentioned above offer unlimited phone calls and text messages.

There is a one-time payment for the card, which is 9,99 euros; however, it comes with a balance of 10 euros. So basically, it is for free.

Once you activate your card, you can select the data plan you would like to choose on your Lidl online account. You can change the tariff whenever you want or add data packages when needed.

With Lidl, you can either manually wire money every 4 weeks to your account or activate an automatic recharge from your bank account or via Paypal of let’s say 10 euros, whenever your balance drops below 10 euros. 

I used to have Lidl Connect and was very happy with the value for the price. However, in 2021, I changed to SIMon mobile , the first option in this guide, which offers even better value for money.

You can purchase their SIM cards online or in their supermarkets.

Our Simple Germany Rating for Lidl Connect

Here is our rating for the 12 GB plan from Lidl Connect:

Overall Rating: 7.4

Lidl Connect is a great option for a prepaid plan. EU roaming includes the UK, and their SIM card is very easy to purchase online or in their supermarkets. You can pay with PayPal, credit card, or bank transfer.

It is also 100% in German. Their customer service phone number is not super easy to find. So, they rank a bit low on the Customer Service Channels score.

Although they advertise that eSIM is available, the process of getting it is a bit complicated. You first need to receive and activate your physical SIM card; then, you need to contact their customer support to get the eSIM. So, if eSIM is important to you, be aware of that extra step you must take.

My Experience with Lidl Connect

I was able to purchase a new SIM card with my credit card. The process was very easy. I immediately got the confirmation email for my order.

Lidl Connect sent me emails for every step in the process. I loved this because I knew exactly where my SIM card was. I ordered their SIM card on a Tuesday and received it on a Thursday. That is super quick!

3. Aldi Talk

Aldi Talk is the direct competitor of Lidl, not only in terms of the prepaid mobile phone offer but also with its core product, the supermarket.

Aldi offers a very similar product as Lidl; however, the most significant difference is that Aldi uses the O2 network, which is the smallest network in Germany. The O2 reception in cities is excellent, whereas if you spend a lot of time in rural areas, it is not a good choice for you. 

They also have different plans:

The SIM card also costs 9,99 euros; however, it is preloaded with a balance of 10 euros. So it is basically free as well.

When you compare mobile phone contracts, those using O2 are always cheaper than those using Vodafone or Telekom. Therefore Aldi offers the same product for the same price on a weaker and cheaper network.

Once you activate your card, you can select the data plan you would like to choose on your Aldi account. You can change the plan online, whenever you want. 

With Aldi, you can also manually wire money every 4 weeks to your account or activate an automatic recharge of let’s say 10 euros each time your balance drops below 10 euros. 

Of course, you again have the option to buy a top-up balance card at an Aldi supermarket. You will find them at the cashier counter. 

Our Simple Germany Rating for Aldi Talk

Here is our rating for the 12 GB plan from Aldi Talk:

Overall Rating: 7.3

For those looking for coverage from O2, Aldi Talk is a great option. They are also 100% in German, and their EU roaming coverage includes the UK but not Switzerland.

Their customer service phone number is not super easy to find. So, they rank a bit low on the Customer Service Channels score. Also, I had a tough time finding more detailed information about their pricing and offer, so they also received a lower score in our User-Friendly criteria.

Just like with Lidl, they offer an eSIM only after purchasing and activating a physical SIM card.

How to get a prepaid SIM card in Germany?

You have two options to buy a prepaid SIM card in Germany:

1. Buying a prepaid SIM card online

Follow the link of one of the three mentioned resellers ( SIMon mobile , Lidl Connect , and Aldi Talk ) to buy a SIM card online. You will have to enter your German address, and the card will generally arrive in 2-3 business days via postal mail. 

2. Buying a prepaid SIM card in a local store

You can buy Lidl Connect and Aldi Talk at the respective supermarkets. You can also find SIMon mobile and other prepaid SIM cards at gas stations, kiosks, and electronic shops.

How to activate your prepaid SIM card in Germany?

By law, since July 2017, all prepaid SIM cards must be registered in person or via VideoID to prevent crime and misuse. 

If you purchase a physical SIM card with SIMon mobile online, you do not need to go through the verification process. They verify your ID in their background with your banking information and German address.

If you purchase a SIM card from other providers or an eSIM from SIMon mobile, you must verify your ID before activating it.

You will need your official ID card or passport and a German address to register. Our research shows that hotel addresses are also accepted.

Online is the fastest way to verify your identity, and it only takes a few minutes. However, not all passports are supported for online verification. If your nationality is not valid for online identification you can do this process at a German post office.

Once your ID is verified, your SIM card will be activated, and you can use it.

Simple Germany’s Hot Tip #1

All SIM cards are Triple-SIM, meaning they are compatible with all SIM sizes and fit in all phones. 

Simple Germany’s Hot Tip #2

Be sure that you have an unlocked phone to use the SIM card in Germany.

Prepaid SIM cards from resellers offer better value than SIM cards and contracts from the network providers directly.

Lidl Connect is our top choice for Germany’s best prepaid SIM card due to its D-network, low price, and easy handling. 

If you prefer to have a postpaid flexible contract with even better value, SIMon mobile from Vodafone is a fantastic option.

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Yvonne Koppen is a researcher and writer at Simple Germany, focusing on demystifying German bureaucracy for international skilled workers.

She has lived and worked abroad, which helps her understand how difficult a move to a new country can be. Beyond her professional pursuits, Yvonne loves to plan and go on road trips, puzzle, and do a triathlon here and there.

She is committed to creating accessible, empowering content through her writing and YouTube videos. Yvonne's passion for continuous learning and her ability to simplify complex topics make her an invaluable resource for expats seeking to navigate their new life in Germany.

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Germany SIM Cards: Everything You Need To Know

by Melissa Giroux | Last updated Dec 3, 2023 | Europe , Germany , SIM Cards , Travel Tips

Visiting Germany soon? Make sure to know what to expect when it comes to purchasing a Germany SIM card .

In this guide, we’ll explain where to buy a SIM card in Germany in person and online. We’ll also discuss prepaid SIM cards and eSIMs if your mobile supports them.

That said, if you’re traveling to other countries in Europe, you should be able to use the same SIM card because most SIM card providers also offer coverage in other European countries.

Before you read this guide, you may wonder if you actually need a SIM card in Germany. If you don’t mind not having Internet, you’ll likely find free Wifi in restaurants, shopping malls, and hotels.

That said, if you need data to get around, call an Uber, or translate Germany – you may want to get a SIM card for your travels in Germany.

Note that your mobile phone provider may already offer German coverage if you’re European. If that’s the case, you won’t need a SIM card for your adventures in Germany.

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Best SIM Cards In Germany

If you’re traveling in Germany, we recommend using a SIM card from Lidl Connect, Lebara, Aldi Talk, or Airalo. (I’ll get back to Airalo later on, so keep reading to learn more!)

That said, if you’re planning on visiting other countries during your trip to Europe, you might want to make sure to pick an option that offers coverage in other European countries.

How To Buy A SIM Card In Germany

You can buy a Europe prepaid SIM card in person in some international airports, mobile provider stores, convenience stores, or online.

Usually, you can expect higher costs and low data offers at the airport, so we don’t recommend buying a SIM card at the airport.

That said, you won’t necessarily find SIM card shops in every airport, so it’s essential to keep this in mind. And, when you see a shop, you might also have limited options.

For this reason, I’d recommend buying a SIM card directly from the mobile provider store. Note that you may need your passport to buy one.

Although, this means you won’t get data right upon your arrival. So, if you prefer to be connected at all times, you could use an eSIM or purchase a European prepaid SIM card online.

Now, let’s look at the data plans offered by Lidl Connect, Lebara, and Aldi Talk.

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Lidl Connect SIM Cards

Lidl Connect is offered by Lidl, one of the biggest Supermarket in Germany, and offers three different types of plans using the Vodafone network:

  • Smart S: 30 days, 3 GB for EUR 7.99
  • Smart L: 30 days, 6 GB for EUR 12.99
  • Smart XL: 30 days, 12 GB for EUR 17.99

You can buy your sim card in one of their thousands of stores across the country. Please note that the website and support are in German.

Lebara SIM Cards

Lebara has three main prepaid plans available:

  • Hello L: 28 days, 13 GB data for EUR 19.99
  • Hello XL: 28 days, 17 GB data for EUR 24.99
  • Hello XXL: 28 days, 20 GB for EUR 29.99

As you can see, it’s more expensive than Lidl Connect, but you also get more data, which can be helpful.

It is worth noting that the Lebara website and customer support are offered in English, which is a plus.

Aldi Talk SIM Cards

Aldi is also a major supermarket chain in Germany that offers SIM card plans:

  • Combi S: 4 weeks, 3 GB data for EUR 7.99
  • Combi M: 4 weeks, 6 GB data for EUR 12.99
  • Combi L: 4 weeks, 12 GB data for EUR 17.99

Please note that the Aldi Talk website and customer support are only offered in German at this time.

Overall, we think Lebara is the best option if you plan to buy your SIM card in person. That said, any would do if you can’t find their store!

How To Buy A German Prepaid SIM Card Online

If you wish to have your SIM card ready for your arrival, you could purchase it online or on websites like Amazon.

You’ll find different plans on Amazon. For example, the Orange Holiday Europe Prepaid SIM Card works in more than 30 countries and gives you 20BG of data for 14 days. Germany is included.

But there are many other options worth considering, so have a look and ensure the countries you plan to visit are listed.

Browse your options on Amazon

Another option is to purchase a prepaid European SIM card on SimOptions .

They currently offer various data plans in Germany.

Browse your options on SimOptions

Finally, the last option is to buy an eSIM card for Europe.

How To Buy An eSIM Card For Germany

eSIM is a new concept allowing you to have a virtual SIM card inside your phone. If your mobile phone supports eSIM cards – it’s one of the best options to get data in Germany.

Curious? Learn more about eSIM for travelers .

I started using eSIM as soon as my mobile phone supported it. And I first tried it when visiting my family in Canada. To buy eSIMs, I usually use Airalo .

Keep reading to learn more about the best eSIMs in Germany.

Airalo Germany

If you want to buy an eSIM for Germany, you could purchase one on Airalo . This website offers many eSIM cards worldwide and special plans for Europe and Germany.

I’ve been using Airalo in Europe for several months, and it works fine.

Here are the options available for Germany :

  • Hallo! Mobil: 1 GB, valid for 7 days for $5
  • Hallo! Mobil: 2 GB, valid for 15 days for $6.50
  • Hallo! Mobil: 3 GB, valid for 30 days for $10
  • Hallo! Mobil: 5 GB, valid for 30 days for $15
  • Hallo! Mobil: 10 GB, valid for 30 days for $22.50
  • Hallo! Mobil: 20 GB, valid for 30 days for $26

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Here’s an overview of the options available in Europe :

  • 1 GB, valid for 7 days for $5
  • 3 GB, valid for 30 days for $13
  • 5 GB, valid for 30 days for $20
  • 10 GB, valid for 30 days for $37
  • 50 GB, valid for 90 days for $100
  • 100 GB, valid for 180 days for $185

The options mentioned above are part of Eurolink and offer coverage in 39 countries, including Germany.

Alternatively, if you’re traveling in other countries that are not mentioned on the list, you can try Discover Global, which offers coverage in 87 countries, including Germany.

Here’s an overview of the options available on Discover Global :

  • 1 GB, valid for 7 days for $9
  • 3 GB, valid for 15 days for $24
  • 5 GB, valid for 30 days for $35
  • 10 GB, valid for 60 days for $59
  • 20 GB, valid for 180 days for $89

Now, one important thing to note about Airalo is that you’ll need to keep an eye out for the provider in each country.

Suppose you ever have trouble connecting to the Internet during your trip. In that case, it might be because you’re connecting automatically to networks and need to select a network manually instead.

When you purchase the eSIM, you’ll get access to the list of networks supported in each country.

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Holafly Germany

Alternatively, you could look at your options on Holafly . You can read our Holafly review to learn more about this eSIM store. I’ve also tried this eSIM provider in Europe, and it worked fine.

Their Europe eSIM work in 32 countries (including Germany), and they offer the following plans:

  • Unlimited data for 5 days for $19
  • Unlimited data for 7 days for $27
  • Unlimited data for 10 days for $34
  • Unlimited data for 15 days for $47
  • Unlimited data for 20 days for $54
  • Unlimited data for 30 days for $64
  • Unlimited data for 60 days for $84
  • Unlimited data for 90 days for $99

Go to Holafly

Nomad Germany

Finally, Nomad is also a great eSIM provider. Here’s an overview of the plans available for Germany:

  • 1GB, valid for 7 days for $6
  • 3GB, valid for 30 days for $12
  • 5GB, valid for 30 days for $17
  • 10GB, valid for 30 days for $24
  • 20GB, valid for 30 days for $34

Go to Nomad

Final Thoughts On SIM Cards In Germany

As you can see, getting a prepaid SIM card in Germany or even an eSIM for your travels in Germany is pretty straightforward.

You’ll even be able to stay connected wherever you go in Europe without changing your SIM card, especially if you purchase a European SIM card .

I believe the eSIM card is the most convenient way to get data in Germany if you wish to have data upon your arrival. This way, you won’t need to go to a store to buy a SIM card.

Obviously, you need to make sure your mobile phone supports eSIM first.

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Help & FAQs

How can we help you?

Purchase your Starter P ack Our full range of Starter Packs are available to order online or you can pick up a Mobile Plan Starter Pack in an ALDI store near you. If you can’t decide which plan to choose, a PAYG starter pack is what you need to get connected and you can add a plan when you’re ready.

Keep your mobile number or get a new one If you you’re bringing your existing mobile number to ALDImobile, check with your current provider that there aren’t any fees or charges for leaving. If you’re on a contract or post-paid plan, we’ll need your account number to organise the transfer.

Activating your new service

Before getting started, make sure:

  • You have your Driver’s Licence, Passport or Medicare card for ID
  • That your phone is by your side if you’re transferring your number as we’ll

SMS you a code to verify that you own the number and authorise the transfer.

When you’re good to go:       

  • Head to aldimobile.com.au/activate 
  • Select “New Service, new customer”
  • Enter the activation code in your Starter Pack
  • Follow the simple online instructions

To get started on your Mobile, Data or Family Plan Starter Pack activation:

  • Select “I have a voucher” in step 4 (the Recharge Option dropdown) and enter the voucher code received with your Starter Pack.

For $5 PAYG Starter Pack activation

Select “Pay with credit card or PayPal” and choose to add more PAYG credit or a plan to your service.

Yes you can. Transferring your existing number to ALDImobile is easy.

When you activate  your ALDImobile SIM card one, you will be asked if you want to keep your number or get a new number - if you want to port your existing number select "Yes - keep my number".

You'll then need to enter in the number you want to transfer, tell us the name of your current provider and then, if the service you're porting is a post-paid service, provide us with your account number with that provider.

Note: If the number you're transferring is a prepaid number, you must leave the "account number" field blank.

To confirm that you're the owner of the number that's transferring, we'll send a unique code via SMS to it and you'll need to enter this into our website during the activation to authorise the transfer. This is a legal requirement .

How long does it take?

It can take up to 2 business days to complete, although most ports are completed on the same day, often within a few hours.

Porting hours  apply so if you activate on a weekend, you may need to wait longer before the transfer completes.

On the day your number is due to be transferred, your old SIM card from your previous provider will stop working. When this happens, insert your new SIM card into your handset and wait for it to start working. This can take from 30 minutes up to 2 hours.

Things to remember:

  • When providing us with your number details, you do not need to supply the account number with your current provider if the number you a transferring is a prepaid service
  • Make a note of any important messages or voicemails on your old phone before the day of the transfer or save them using the backup functions available on your website.
  • If you're on a post-paid plan, you need to check with your existing provider if exit or termination fees apply when porting out.
  • You will not be able to port your number if it's been disconnected. Make sure you tell your current provider NOT to disconnect the number before or while porting.
  • You'll need to be able to receive a SMS code to the number transferring

These are the times that mobile service providers are obliged to process mobile ports, they affect all mobile providers industry wide.

Porting days are Monday to Friday 8am to 8pm (AEST) and 10am to 6pm Saturdays (AEST).

Sundays and most national public holidays are not porting days which means that a mobile service provider is not obliged to process a port request, however, some ports may still be processed outside of the normal porting hours.

We cannot guarantee when your port will, or will not, take place.

It is quite possible that a mobile port that is submitted outside of these hours could still be processed so you should only submit an order to port your number to ALDImobile when you are ready for your service to move over.

If you’ve requested a new mobile number, your service should be activated approximately 1 hour, but sometimes it can take longer, up to 4 hours in some circumstances and on rare occasions, 7-10 days. Find out more here.

We'll send you an SMS and an email to let you know that your SIM card activation is complete, so put your new SIM card into your handset, copy over your contacts and wait for the SMS from us.

Transferring your number

If you’re porting (transferring) your existing mobile number from another supplier, the service changeover can take 24 to 48 hours and is subject to ‘porting hours’.

The best thing to do is keep your old SIM card in your handset until it stops working, you will still be able to use your old SIM card until the port completes and your number moves to the ALDImobile network.

Please note: A loss of service on the day of port is normal. This happens when your old provider is sending the number to us and generally lasts around 2 hours.

Porting hours are:

  • Monday-Friday: 08:00-20:00
  • Saturday: 10:00-18:00
  • Sunday: Closed

If you have just activated a new ALDImobile SIM card, or transferred your number to ALDImobile, you may find that your phone doesn't work with Data and/or SMS messages.

Usually, turning your phone off and on again will help fix this as your phone will re-set to the new network settings.

If your phone doesn't reset and you need to configure the settings manually, please use the information below.

Internet / data APN settings

The APN Data Settings for ALDI mobile are listed below: You will need your APN settings to be set to this for internet and MMS services.

Note: Only add these settings to your phone or device if the network settings aren't auto-detected.

SMSC details

The SMSC or Short Message Service Centre, is the number of the outgoing "gateway" that your phone forwards SMS messages to for delivery. The SMSC for ALDimobile is: +61418706275 Note: your phone should already be provisioned with the SMSC, so you should only need to apply this number if your phone is not correctly sending SMS messages to the SMSC.

The Telecommunications (Service Provider – Identity Checks for Prepaid Mobile Carriage Services) Determination 2017 is a regulation that requires ALDImobile to perform an identity check to verify all customers prior to the activation of their service.

We will attempt to verify your identity electronically against a government database using your Australian Driver's Licence, Medicare Card or Passport.

If your order is suspended when activating, we have been unable to verify your identity by this means as the details you provided do not match with the Government database for the ID you used.

Our secondary method to identify you is to confirm that you hold an account with a financial institution. We will seek authorisation for $1 to verify the account is active. Nothing will be charged to your account and the authorisation will drop off in around 5 days. Pre-paid cards cannot be used for identification, in line with Government requirements.

Our Identity Verification Policy on our legals page has more information on this.

To activate your ALDImobile service online, click Activate on our website.

When activating your service, you will be required to provide ID information, so please ensure the details you use to activate your service match your details as they appear on your ID.

If you get stuck, you can call our customer care team on 1300 989 000.

If you’ve requested a new mobile number, your service will normally be activated in about 30 minutes time, however this can sometimes take longer. Find out more here .

If you’re transferring your number, the service changeover can take 24 to 48 hours and is subject to porting hours .

When you activate your ALDImobile SIM card, if you are requesting a new number (and not transferring an existing number) then it is usually activated in around 1 hour. It can sometimes take longer, and you may need to wait up to 4 hours.

There are some occasions where a SIM card activation can be delayed for much longer periods of time. This is a very rare occurrence and we apologise if you are one of the few people affected by a delay. Unfortunately the delay is due to an issue with the carrier and is outside of our control.

Please be assured that we do monitor all orders on a daily basis and we work with our carrier daily to have your SIM card activated as soon as possible, however these delays can sometimes last 7-10 days. We appreciate your patience whilst we work to have your SIM card activated and apologise for any inconvenience.

If you’d like to transfer (port) your number to ALDImobile, you must do so when you activate your service.

If you have already activated your SIM card and you requested to receive a new number, we are not able to port your number onto that SIM card, you'll need to purchase a new one.

Yes, we verify the details of every single SIM card activation, which means you need to go through the process for every single SIM card you activate.

You might incur charges with your existing provider so you should check to see if there are any termination charges before you request to port your number.

If  ALDImobile has been unable to verify your identity electronically and you do not wish to provide your payment card details, we will not be able to activate your service. This is in accordance with the Telecommunications (Service Provider - Identity Checks for Prepaid Mobile Carriage Services) Determination 2017.

You can refer to our Identity Verification Policy on our legals page .

If we have sent you a new SIM card and you need to transfer your service on to it, log into your MyALDImobile account, head to SIM replacement in the Manage Account section and follow the simple steps.

If you submit a request to port your number outside of the hours list above, we will attempt to process the porting of your number to ALDImobile, however, we cannot guarantee that it will be processed by your carrier until the next business day.

Note: mobile porting may be affected by public holidays where there is either no porting or reduced porting hours (10:00-18:00).

There are no charges for porting to ALDImobile .

It’s not possible to choose your number when activating an ALDImobile service.

We're here to protect your mobile service.

Unauthorised transfers of mobile numbers between Telcos are rising and may lead to fraud and identity theft.

To protect you, we've implemented a process to verify number ownership prior to the transfer.

This involves sending a code to the number you're transferring which must be confirmed by you before the transfer can proceed.

This is the safest, quickest and easiest way to transfer your number and why you should only activate when you have your phone.

We can't send the code to another phone number or an email address as we need to verify that you, as the owner of that service, are the only person authorising the transfer.

By law, we're required to confirm your identity when activating a mobile service. We'll verify the ID details you provide against the database of the issuing Government body. If the details don't match exactly, the verification will fail and we'll need to identify you in another way.

The alternative method of verifying your identity is by confirming that you hold an account with a financial institution. You’ll need to provide details of a credit or debit card in your name and we’ll seek authorisation for $1.

Nothing will be debited from your account and the $1 authorisation will drop off your account in around 5 days.

If you want to find out more information about the legislation you can visit this website   or contact the ACMA.

You can refer to our Identity Verification Policy on our   legals page .

Unfortunately not, as soon as you submit your SIM activation with a request to port/transfer your number, the process commences straight away.

In accordance with ACMA Legislation, we can only accept instructions to transfer or port a number from the person currently maintaining the service.

This means that any service to be transferred into a Family Plan , must be in the same name of the Owner.

If you wish to transfer a service in another name into a Family Plan, the current owner will need to transfer this service to us and you can then invite them into the plan.

If you have any stored messages on your SIM or any voicemails saved, these will not be transferred. Make a note of them or save them using the backup function on your handset.

Any phone numbers/contacts stored on your SIM will need to be saved into your Mobile’s phone book before the number is ported, as these will be lost during the porting process.

Some 3rd party SMS services such as ring tone subscriptions will continue after you have ported your number. Should you wish to stop these, please check with the 3rd party operator on how to do it.

There are a limited number of the 1 Year Super Packs  available in store.

If your store has run out of the pack, you can try to go to another store. 

If you are on a Pay As You Go plan , data is deducted from your available credit balance.

When you run out of of credit, you'll need to recharge to access calls, data and SMS.

If you have a Mobile Plan , Data Plan , Family Plan or Super Pack , data will be deducted from any included data allowance and rollover balance until it is fully depleted or expires.

Once this happens, data will be charged at 6c per MB and will be deducted from your Pay As You Go credit balance.

If you don't have any/sufficient PAYG , you won’t have any access to data and will need to add a Data Top Up to your Mobile Plan, Family Plan or Super Pack or recharge your Data Plan.

If your number still has not ported to us within this time, please contact ALDImobile on 1300 989 000 and we’ll investigate.

There is no way to stop or cancel a port once it has been actioned but you can request a reversal from the new provider once it’s completed.

If your ALDImobile service has been ported to another service provider, complete and return a port reversal request form and we’ll endeavour to get your service returned to us.

No, there’s no charge for these diversions

The most common reason why porting fails is due to a mismatch between the information provided to us and that held by your current provider.

We check the following when porting:

  • Mobile number
  • Date of birth
  • If on post-paid, the account number

We recommend you check the details with your current provider and verify that your number is still connected and active as we cannot port a disconnected number.

Once you've done this, you'll need to start your activation over again.

For further assistance, please call us on 1300 989 000 or send us an eSupport ticket when logged into your MyALDImobile account.

Each Family Plan will have an Owner. This service is the master service which needs to remain set up on the Family Plan for it to work.

In addition to the Owners service, a Family Plan can have up to 1 additional User service on a $55 5G Family Plan, up to 3 Users on a $95 5G Family Plan or up to 5 Users on a $125 5G Family Plan.

Typical mobile porting usually completes in under 3 hours, but can take up to 2 days to complete (not including Sundays).

If your service has taken longer than 1-2 days to complete, please raise an e-Support query via My ALDImobile section of our website, or contact our customer service team.

We’re sorry to lose you as a customer but if you’ve decided to leave us, please contact your new provider to arrange the transfer of your service.

They will need your mobile service number and date of birth but it’s best to check with them in case they have additional requirements.

  • First of all, they will need to transfer their service to ALDImobile in their own name.
  • Once that step is complete, the Family Pack Owner can invite them to join the Family Plan .
  • Upon acceptance, an automatic change of Ownership will occur, transferring the service into the Owner's name.

To join ALDImobile, you can either:

  • Buy your SIM Pack and re-charge vouchers in-store
  • Buy your SIM pack online

Once you have your SIM pack, you can activate it online .

It can take up to 2 business days although most ports/number transfers are completed on the same day.

No, all services on a Family Plan have to be set up on the same account.

As a minimum, your device must be compatible with 3G 850Mhz to use ALDImobile. All calls will be made and received on this frequency as Voice over 4G or LTE (VoLTE) is not possible.

To take advantage of 4G for data/MMS/SMS, ensure it’s compatible with 700, 900*, 1800, 2100*, 2600* MHz.

If you are unsure about the compatibility of your device, the best place to check is in the user guide that was supplied when you purchased the device or with the handset manufacturer directly.

*supported in limited locations only.

In accordance with ACMA Legislation, we can only accept instructions to transfer a number from the person currently maintaining the service.

As you are establishing this Family Plan in your name, any service you wish to transfer to us must be in your name.

If you wish to transfer a service in another name into your Family Plan, the current owner will need to transfer this service to us and then you can invite them into the pack.

If you are an Australian resident you can provide either your driver's license information, or your Medicare card information to enable us to verify your identity.

If you are not an Australian resident, you can provide your passport information instead.

Once you have set up a Family Plan  with an Owner service, you can use the "invite service" function on the Family Plan dashboard to invite other ALDImobile services to join the Family Plan.

Invitations will be sent to the other customer's ALDImobile online account for their action, however no notification will be sent to them.

This will change the Ownership of those services into the Owner's name so the original account holder will need to accept the invitation by logging on to their My ALDImobile online account and agree to transfer ownership of their service. Once this is agreed to, the service will move to the Owners account and will be added to the Family Plan.

Any current plans on that service will be cancelled and value forfeited. Unused data will not rollover but PAYG credit will transferred and will remain on the service.

You will forfeit any remaining inclusions on your Plan when you join a Family Plan  but your PAYG balance will be maintained.

If you cannot see the option to recharge with a Mobile Plan , this is because your service is expired.

You will need to recharge your service with Pay As You Go credit to re-actviate your service; you can then use the PAYG credit to convert it to a Mobile Plan.

Please note that you will have to wait for your Pay As You Go recharge to complete before you are able to convert your credit.

We'll send you an SMS once the recharge is complete and then you'll know you are able to use the credit to purchase a Mobile Plan.

If your service has been expired for more than 90 days, you may not be able to re-activate your service, so please make sure you do not allow your service to expire.

A Family Plan can only be set up on one single account.

The account holder (Owner) is legally and financially responsible for all services on the Family Plan and all services will be in that persons name.

If you accept an invitation to join a Family Plan on another account you will first need to agree to transfer Ownership of your service to the account holder/Owner for the Family Plan you wish to join.

Once you accept the invitation, your service will be moved to the Family Plan Owners account and you relinquish your owenrrship of the service.

Any current Plans or Packs you have on your service will be cancelled and value forfeited when you acept the invite and will not be refunded, so make sure you are ready to move to the Family Plan on the new account.

Unused data will not rollover but PAYG credit will transferred and will remain on the service.

Once you have set up a Family Plan on an Owners service, you can add up to a maximum of 3 additional Users at any time.

When a User successfully joins the Family Pack they will have access to the calls, SMS and data available for that Family Plan until the current expiry date.

You can use an ALDImobile SIM card in any handset so long as it is compatible with the 3G 850MHz frequency.

If you have a 4G handset, please make sure that your phone is compatible with ALDImobile’s 3G frequency as voice over LTE (VoLTE) is not supported and calls will be made through 3G.

Yes you can if you are the Owner.

  • You will need to login to your My ALDImobile account online and then go to the Family Plan Dashboard.
  • You will see the Users service number, and a button that says 'Remove User', click this and the User will be removed from the Family Plan.
  • The service will remain on the account under the Owners name and can then be recharged with a Plan, it can also be re-added to the Family Plan.

You should follow these steps if you want to recharge a User service with a different type of Plan  to the Family Plan.

ALDImobile does not provide refunds on recharges or Plans that have been purchased.

If you have purchased the incorrect Mobile Plan, you can refer to  this help article .

If you cancel your service or move to a different provider, you will forfeit any remaining credit you have.

There are many reasons that could cause an Auto Recharge transaction to fail, including:

  • Not enough funds being available
  • Incorrect payment details
  • The debit or credit card that is being used has expired
  • A processing error or outage with your bank or financial institution.

To prevent fraud, we may also limit the number of recharges that can occur on a single account within a short timeframe. 

If you've received an SMS advising that your Auto Recharge has failed, here's what you need to do:

  • Log in to your MyALDImobile account  or the ALDImobile App
  • Check that your payment details are correct and if you are using a debit or credit card, ensure that the card has not expired
  • Try recharging your service manually and if successful, re-enable Auto Recharge
  • If the recharge is declined again, check your bank balance or contact your bank to ask why the payment wasn't successful

Recharge your ALDImobile in the following ways:

Purchase a recharge voucher from any ALDI store and use the voucher code to recharge

  • By SMS for PAYG ( instructions are here)
  • On   My ALDImobile Online  
  • Using the   ALDImobile App

Using a credit card or PayPal, you can recharge:

  • On  My ALDImobile Online
  • By SMS using the plan name (PAYG only)

Auto Recharge automatically recharges the same Mobile, Family, Data or Super Pack plan when it expires against a valid, stored payment method.

The batching process takes up to 4 hours and during this time you may be without outgoing services if you don't have a PAYG credit balance.

We'll send you a notification once complete or if there is a failure. It's also important to know that changing or manually recharging plans resets the Auto Recharge setting. 

Click here to learn more about Auto Recharge .

From 24 May 2023, we'll be making adjustments to our PAYG rates.

These changes do not impact the inclusions on our Mobile Plans, Family Plans, Data Plans or 1 Year Super Packs.

Here's what’s changing:

Standard national call rate (including voicemail retrieval): from $0.12 to $0.15 per minute.

Standard national SMS rate: from $0.12 to $0.15 per SMS.

Data rate: from $0.05 to $0.06 per MB.

For full information on the new rates and terms see the new Pay As You Go (PAYG) Critical Information Summary .

Why the change?

The rates that we are charged for supplying these PAYG services have been increased.

At ALDImobile we aim to deliver the best possible value we can. So that we can continue to maintain flexible 365 day plans and continue the deliver great value across our other plans we have made a conscious effort to limit the impact of these changes overall by choosing to update our PAYG rates . For most customers, the impact will be less than $1 per month per service.

Who will be affected by these changes?

Any ALDImobile customer who uses their PAYG credit from 24 May 2023 will be charged at the new PAYG rates.

How can I move to a plan?

If you think that you will get better value by moving to one of our plans, you can view our selection of plans here , decide which plan will work best for you and you can then recharge your ALDImobile service in one of the following ways:

On My ALDImobile Online

Using the ALDImobile App

Who can I speak to regarding these changes?

If you need clarification or assistance, our customer support team is available to answer your questions and address any concerns.

The best way for us to help you is to log in to your account and create an eSupport ticket. Alternatively you can call us from Monday to Sunday: 8:00am - 9:00pm on 2534 (free for ALDImobile customers calling from their mobile) or on 1300 989 000 (charges may apply).

There are two ways you can recharge via SMS:

  • Using a recharge voucher purchased in store
  • Using payment details stored on your account (see below)

SMS Recharge using voucher purchased in store

From your handset, SMS the word code followed by a space and then the voucher number to 590

"code 1234567890"

We'll send you an SMS when this has been added to your service.

SMS Recharge using payment details stored on your account

From your handset, SMS the words Recharge followed by the PLAN NAME to 590 . This method of recharge can only be used to recharge with Pay As You Go credit.

"Recharge PAYG15"

Plan names that can be used to recharge by SMS:

  • PAYG15 = ALDImobile Pay As You Go 15 Plan
  • PAYG25 = ALDImobile Pay As You Go 25 Plan
  • PAYG35 = ALDImobile Pay As You Go 35 Plan

We'll send you and SMS when this has been added to your service.

You can enable Auto Recharge from the dashboard of your MyALDImobile online account or App once you have an active plan on your service.

In  MyALDImobile , simply select the service number you want to active Auto Recharge on and then on the menu screen, under the plan and usage details for the service, move the Auto Recharge slider from "Off" to "On".

In the App, on the menu screen find the service number you want to enable with Auto Recharge and move the Auto Recharge slider from "Off" to "On".

If you're asked to enter your credit card/payment details while recharging, no payment details are stored on your account.

Add these in the manage account section of your online account or App and then you'll be able to recharge.

You can recharge your Pay As You Go credit at any time.

You can add the same plan, or change to a different plan at any time, however any existing plan credits you have will be forfeited.

This may include accumulated rollover data.

To remove current payment details:

Log in to your MyALDImobile online account/App, click on the "Manage Account" menu button, select "Account Details" then "Payment Information". Click "Remove payment Method".

To add new details:

Click "Add payment details", enter the new card or PayPal information, click "Update Payment Details".

If you're nominating PayPal, you’ll be redirected to their window where you'll need to enter your existing PayPal login details. Once verified, you'll be returned to your account.

Option 1 – online through to the ALDImobile website

You can add the voucher code during the SIM activation recharge step 4. Select the voucher option, enter the code and the plan will be added to your service when it activates.

If you already have an active SIM and just want to apply the plan to your service, log in to your MyALDImobile online account, select recharge from the top menu and follow the prompts to recharge with voucher code.

Option 2 – by using our app

If you haven’t already   download our app .

Log in using your mobile number and password, select recharge from the dashboard then click on Quick Voucher Recharge.

Option 3 – by SMS (for existing services only)

From your handset, SMS the word  code  followed by a space and then the voucher number to  590

Option 4 – Over the phone

Call 2534 (ALDI) from your ALDImobile (it’s a free call) or 1300 989 000 from any other phone (normal charges apply). Follow the prompts, enter your voucher number when requested and the plan will be applied to your service.

We’ll  send you an SMS once your voucher has been applied to your service so you’ll know when it’s ready to use.

If your code isn't working be sure to check and follow the steps above. If you are still unable to apply the code please contact us so that we may assist.

If you've used all the data included with your plan, data will be charged from your PAYG balance at a rate of 6c per MB (depleted in 1KB blocks). Here's how to avoid that.

You can add another Data Plan at any time.

If you add a new plan before you have depleted all of your current plan data, you'll override the remaining data credits unless rollover applies.

Mobile Plans

Purchase a 1GB Data Top Up for $10 or 3GB for $15 up to a maximum of 40GB above your included data allowance at any one time per 30 day period.

Any data you add will expire at the same time as your Mobile Plan. Rollover may apply to unused data.

You could add another Mobile Plan but this will override your existing plan and you will lose any remaining call credits and unused data, unless data rollover applies.

Purchase 3GB of data for $15, 20GB for $30 or 70GB for $60 at any time up to a maximum of 200GB above your included data allowance.

Data Top Ups expire at the same time as your Super Pack and any unused data may qualify for rollover.

Family Plan

Add a Family Plan 3GB Data Top Up for $15 to the Owners service at any time via our website.

The data will be added to your shared available data and will expire when your Family Plan expires.

You can add data up to a maximum of 40GB above your included data allowance at any one time per validity period.

If you add a Mobile Plan, Data Plan or another 1 Year Super Pack whilst you have an active 1 Year Super Pack, you will forfeit any remaining credits and we will not reinstate them or refund the value to you.

If you add a 1 Year Super Pack whilst you have an active 1 Year Super Pack you will forfeit any remaining credits but remaining data will rollover as long as you add a Super Pack of the same or higher value.

Please make sure you read all of the information about our plans on our plans page and take note of the warnings presented to you when you purchase.

If you are looking to add extra data to your service, you can add a 3GB, 20GB or 50GB Data add-on to your 1 Year Super Pack.

If you want to make calls or send video MMS that are not included in the 1 Year Super Pack, then you can add Pay As You Go credit for these other call types.

In store you can purchase a Starter Pack or PAYG Recharge Vouchers using cash/EFTPOS or ALDI gift cards.

MasterCard and Visa are also accepted however there is a 0.5% surcharge on all credit card purchases to cover the cost of the service.

On our website, Visa, MasterCard and PayPal are accepted.

You can only purchase one of our discontinued plans if it was your last recharge.

If the plan you wish to purchase has been withdrawn, you will no longer be able to purchase it.

If you want to save your pack data for later, have a data hungry session looming or have used up all of your included data, you can add a 3GB Data Top Up for $15, 20GB for $30 or 70GB for $60 at any time.

All Super Pack Data Top Ups give you additional data to use right up until your Super Pack expires or the data is depleted, whichever comes first.

There is no limit to the number of Data Top Ups you can add during the validity of your Super Pack however you can only have a maximum data at any time of 200GB above the included data allowance.

Data Top Ups will be added to your data balance at time of purchase. Unused Data may qualify for rollover

You will be able to see the option to purchase the Data Top Ups by visiting our website and logging in, or by using the ALDImobile App .

Please note - You cannot purchase a Data Top Up over the phone on our automated phone recharge service, it can only be purchased online, via the mobile app or by speaking with one of our customer agents.

This Super Pack was available for purchase online or via App for new customers from 11 September to 11 October 2019.

Existing Super Pack customers can recharge with this pack at any time. 

You can view your transaction history including previous re-charge (top up) transactions via your MyALDImobile online account, log in via our website.

A User can only recharge the Family Plan if they have been given access to your MyALDImobile online account and you should nominate them as a secondary contact beforehand.

The quickest way to get this sorted is to call us. You’ll need to tell us the control number from your voucher so we can assist.

You can use your PAYG credit in full or part payment of a Mobile or Data Plan via your MyALDImobile online account or App.

Simply nominate the amount of PAYG credit you'd like to use and the remaining balance can be paid using your stored payment method.

If you have a Family Plan and you need some extra data, you can purchase a Data Top Up at any time. It means that you can buy extra data at great rates if you need it, without paying upfront for something you don’t need.

You can add 3GB of data for $15 up to a maximum of 40GB above your included data allowance at any one time.

Remember that any Data Top Up you purchase will expire at the same time as your Family Plan but may be eligible for rollover if the rollover criteria is met.

Also, the data you add to your Family Plan by purchasing a Data Top Up will be shared across all of the services on the Family Plan (subject to any limits the Owner may have set).

If you want to recharge a User service with something other than PAYG credit, follow these steps:

  • First of all you need to remove the User service from the Family Plan ; simply head to your Family Plan dashboard and you'll see a button that says "Remove User".
  • Once you select to remove the User from the Family Plan, the service should update in approximately 5 minutes but can sometimes take longer.
  • Once you have removed the User service, you can recharge with another plan.

If you add a Data Plan whilst you have an active Mobile Plan on your service, you will override that Mobile Plan and any existing credits will be lost.

You cannot have a Mobile Plan and a Data Plan added to your service at the same time.

Data Top Ups can be added to Mobile Plans , Family Plans and Super Packs to give you extra data when you need it, without paying upfront for something you might not need.

Mobile Plans and Family Plans

You can have a maximum of 40GB in Data Top Up at any time during each 30 day validity period. Any unused data will rollover if criteria is met.

You can add up to 200GB above the included data allowance at any one time. The additional data will expire at the same time as your Super Pack and any unused data will rollover if criteria is met.

If you have purchased a Mobile Plan , Family Plan or Super Pack , you can buy a Data Top Up at any time.

For Mobile Plans and Super Packs - Data Top Ups can only be purchased online, via the mobile app or by speaking with one of our customer agents.

You cannot purchase a Data Top Up over the phone on our automated phone recharge service.

For Family Plan - You can only purchase a Data Top Up by logging into My ALDImobile via the ALDImobile website or by speaking with one of our customer agents.

You cannot purchase a Data Top Up via the mobile app over the phone on our automated phone recharge service.

Important - Remember that your Data Top Up will expire on the same day that your Mobile Plan, Family Plan or Super Pack expires or when the data is depleted, whichever comes first.

So, if your Pack expires tomorrow and you purchase a Data Top Up today; your Data Top Up will expire tomorrow as well. We'll remind you of how many days you have to use your Data Top Up when you purchase it.

The Data Plans can be added to your service whenever you like (subject to our Acceptable Use Policy).

Our Data Plans are not designed to replace an Internet connection and if you find you are using your data too quickly, this may not be the right plan for you.

No, the Data Top Up will apply to the shared data allowance. You can adjust the data limits of the Users if necessary.

Linking your PayPal account to your ALDImobile is easy through the payment information section of your MyALDImobile account or App.

Simply select PayPal as your chosen method and you'll be redirected to their window to enter your PayPal account details.

Once verified, you'll be returned to your ALDImobile account.

Some of our Plans are eligible for rollover of your unused data allowance to your next recharge period. Check our Critical Information Summaries to confirm eligibility.

All your unused Mobile Plan data will rollover if:

  • You recharge within 24 hours of expiry with a Mobile Plan of the same or higher value;
  • Both Mobile Plans are eligible for Data Rollover (note: ALDImobile $10 Mobile Plan is not eligible for Data Rollover)

The standard data allowance of your pack (including any Data Top Up) will be used before any rollover data.

The APN Data Settings for ALDImobile are listed below:

Only add these settings to your phone or device if the network settings aren't auto-detected.

ALDImobile makes it easy to keep track of your balance.

  • The quickest and easiest way to check on the go, is by using the ALDImobile app .
  • SMS the word  balance  to 590 from your ALDImobile handset.
  • You can also log into your My ALDImobile account online.

To check your balance or expiry date on the  ALDImobile app  or on My ALDImobile , select the phone number you want to check and on the menu screen, you will see a breakdown of your current Mobile Plan / Super Pack / PAYG credit and will also see the expiry dates.

ALDImobile allows access to international roaming services using PAYG credit in some overseas countries.

To find out more you can visit our roaming page . You can also view roaming rates on our legals page, and we have help articles to assist you if you need it.

You should be aware that the use of your ALDImobile service outside of Australia may incur significantly higher charges than use of the service within Australia.

To activate International Roaming on your service,  login to your  My ALDImobile  account, click "Manage Account" and then click "International roaming".

You will see the option to enable or disable roaming to allow your number to be used overseas (in selected countries).

You can see the countries where you can use international roaming on your ALDImobile service, the relevant charges and the providers on our legals page or by clicking here.

To turn roaming off, simply log in to your account and update your roaming preference to set it to disabled.

You should enable roaming at least 1 week before you depart to ensure your phone settings are updated and ready to use overseas.

To disable diversions to voicemail (for when you miss a call), from your mobile handset, dial #002# then press the call or send button.

Yes you can! There are 2 possible ways you may be able to make calls and send SMS to international numbers from Australia.

Using Pay As You Go credit

As long as you have credit on a Pay As You Go plan , you can call and SMS international numbers. You can find out about our international call rates by clicking here.

With selected Mobile Plans and our Family Plan

Our $25, $29,  $39, $49 or $59  Mobile Plan and Family Plan have unlimited standard calls and SMS to 15 countries plus an allowance of minutes and SMS to 35 other countries. Once you have used your included minutes and SMS to international countries, you will only be able to call/SMS those countries if you have Pay As You GO (PAYG) credit.

If you wish to call/SMS international numbers that are not in the list of eligible international numbers, you'll need to have PAYG credit.

You should visit the plans page to find out more about what is unlimited and included and you can view the list of eligible numbers and countries here .

If you’re on the $15 Mobile Plan you will not be able to call international numbers unless you have PAYG credit.

Setting a 4 digit Telephone PIN that’s known only to you is one way you can protect your service against unauthorised access and changes. It’s also the quickest and easiest way for us to identify you as we’ll ask for it each time you call.

You can set and change your Telephone PIN in the account details section under Manage Account in your online account. Make sure the PIN cannot be easily linked to you or guessed by a third party.

Read here about other ways you can protect your account.

To take advantage of 4G for data/MMS/SMS, ensure your device is compatible with 700, 900*, 1800, 2100*, 2600* MHz frequencies.

MEDION Australia Pty Ltd. (ABN 58 106 611 330) under the brand name ALDImobile  use parts of Telstra’s 5G, 4G and 3G mobile networks. The service provides 5G coverage reaching at least 75% of the Australian population.

The mobile product of ALDImobile provides a 4G coverage footprint of 97.9% and a combined 4G and 3G coverage footprint of 98.8% of the Australian population covering 1.62 million square kilometers. 3G handsets will only receive 3G coverage.

If you would like to check your coverage, click here

The network capability of ALDImobile’s mobile solution has access to download speeds of up to 100Mbps on 4G across 97.9% of the population. 4G devices will enjoy typical download speeds of 2-50Mbps and upload speeds of 1 to 10 Mbps in 4G coverage areas.

On 3G, typical download speeds are 1.1- 20Mbps across more than 85% of the population, 550kbps to 8Mbps across more than 95% of the population, and 550kbps to 3Mbps in remaining coverage areas reaching 98.8% of the population. Typical wireless packet data upload speeds on the 3G network are 300kbps to 3Mbps across more than 93% of the population and in remaining coverage areas 300kbps to1Mbps.

Please note: End-user speeds will also vary due to factors such as device capabilities, location, distance from the base station, local terrain, user numbers, hardware and software configuration, download source/upload destination and network management measures. Coverage maps should be used as a guide and are indicative only. The coverage shown is subject to change and does not guarantee the exact level of coverage for the address provided. 3G-only devices will only receive 3G coverage. 4G-only devices receive 4G and 3G coverage. Plans with 5G access may operate on 5G, 4G or 3G networks. Plans without 5G access operate on the 4G and 3G networks only. 5G coverage is now available on the $29 5G Mobile Plan, $39 5G Mobile Plan, $49 5G Mobile Plan, $59 5G Mobile Plan and Family Plans.

A PUK code is required when your SIM card has been locked. A PUK code will not unlock a handset that is locked to a different network provider (e.g. you have placed your ALDImobile SIM card into an phone that is locked to Optus). For information regarding locked handsets, please see here . If you need your PUK code, log in to your My ALDImobile account through the website and send us an eSupport ticket.

The table below shows you how different call charges are billed and deducted from your credit.

If your usage is not what you expected, you can find out more about why this might be here .

If you've received an SMS or email that your service has expired or is about to, here's what you need to know:

All ALDImobile services have a Pay As You Go 'base plan'. Whenever you recharge with a Mobile Plan, Data Plan, Family Plan, Super Pack or PAYG credit, your base plan expiry date is extended by 365 days.

If you haven't recharged for 365 days, your service will expire. A Data Top Up will not extend your expire date.

Your service expired less than 90 days

You can still receive calls and SMS but can't make calls or send SMS. You can add PAYG, or a plan during this time to reactivate your base plan and service for a further 365 days.

Service expired 90 days and less than 120 days

You can't make or receive calls and SMS at this stage, but you can still add PAYG or a plan to reactivate your base plan and service.

Service expired between 120 days and less than 180 days

You still can't make or receive calls and SMS and if you want to continue to use ALDImobile, you will need to purchase a new SIM card and take the following action, depending on what you'd like to do.

  • If you want to obtain a new number, you can activate the SIM and request a new number online.
  • If you want to retain the existing, expired number, call us once you have purchased the SIM card and we'll take care of the reactivation for you. Do not activate the SIM card online.

If your service expired 180 or more days

Due to the lengthy period of time the service has been inactive, the number will have been returned to the original 'owning' Telco and we will not be able to recover it.

If you want to change your name on your ALDImobile account, you’ll need to complete a Change of Account Name Request and return it to us with a copy of a supporting document. You can download the form by clicking on the link below.

Change of Account Name

If you want to change the owner of your account/transfer your service into someone else’s name , complete and return a Change of Ownership Request . You can download the form by clicking on the link below.

Change of Ownership Form

Call forwarding is managed from your handset so check your user manual or call the manufacturer for assistance. Our call centre cannot arrange diversions or forwarding on your behalf.

If you set up call forwarding to an Australian number other than voicemail, you will need Pay As You Go (PAYG) credit.

Call forwarding charges are higher than standard call charges and are not part of the standard inclusions in any of our packs.

Find out more about our call charges on our legals page .

Our $25, $29, $39, $49 and $59  Mobile Plans include SMS and some call time to selected international numbers from Australia as follows;

  • $25 Mobile Plan - 100 minutes, 50 SMS
  • $29 Mobile Plan - 100 minutes, 50 SMS
  • $39 Mobile Plan - 200 minutes, 50 SMS
  • $49 Mobile Plan - 300 minutes, 50 SMS
  • $59 Mobile Plan - 400 minutes, 50 SMS

Important - Included international minutes and SMS are to eligible numbers and countries only. Calls to mobiles may not be included, you should take the time to review the list of eligible numbers and countries here .

Call our team as soon as you can to have your phone and SIM blocked to prevent someone else from using your phone.

If your mobile’s lost or stolen we can:

  • Block the SIM card to prevent its use in any other phone.
  • Block the handset to prevent it from being used with any SIM card.

There's no charge to have your mobile handset blocked and we’ll be able to lift the block if you find the handset, or have it returned to you. Just give us a call if you find your handset and we’ll assist you from there.

Whilst you are on our website, we would recommend that you log in to your my ALDImobile account and remove your credit card details immediately, this will ensure that no unauthorised recharges can take place whilst you are requesting the blocking of your SIM with us.

Any credit that has been used up until the time that you notify us of your lost or stolen handset cannot be replaced.

It is not possible to set up a call diversion/forwarding on your ALDImobile service to an international number.

When you activate iMessage, an international SMS will be sent to Apple at +447786205094. There's no charge to you for sending this and it will appear in your usage history.

You'll incur a data charge each time you send an iMessage.

If you don't have a data allowance or sufficient PAYG credit, but you have an SMS allowance on your plan, you will be charged at the SMS rate instead.

You'll also be charged for an SMS if the recipient is unable to receive iMessages.

In your iPhone settings, you can configure your device to "send as SMS" automatically when iMessage is unavailable and normal SMS charges (if applicable) will apply.

If you want to force a prompt for a PIN each time you retrieve a voicemail message, or to disable this feature please do the following:

  • Dial 101 from your handset
  • Press 3 to change your mailbox settings
  • Press 1 to setup login options
  • Press 2 to enable (or disable) pin skip options

If you get stuck, press * to return to the previous menu, press 0 for help.

Note: if you can’t remember your voicemail PIN and are unable to gain access to voicemail without your PIN, please contact customer care for assistance.

Once your ALDImobile service is de-activated (either through termination or by transferring to another provider) the SIM card that holds all the messages is not usable and won’t retain any voicemail messages.

If you re-activate your ALDImobile service, you will not be able to retrieve any of your old voicemail messages.

If you do not want to receive an SMS when you miss a call, you can turn this feature off. You will need to manually change this setting in your voicemail settings.

You can do this by dialling 101 and then follow the prompts:

  • Go to the main menu
  • Select "Voicemail settings" (option 3)
  • Select " Change notification settings" (option 3)
  • Select " SMS notification disable" (option 1)

You will get a message saying voicemail notification has been turned off.

If you’re receiving unwanted or nuisance calls or if you’d simply like a different number, call us and we’ll arrange this for you.

You’ll be able to select a number from a short list randomly selected from our database.

You should bear in mind that roaming charges are considerably higher than usage within Australia.

Where you do need to use your phone, try and limit your use to receiving/making calls and SMS and disable data use.

Turning on your data to check your e-mails, surf the internet, and get directions from your navigation app will use up your PAYG credit very quickly and should be avoided, try to connect to Wi-Fi spots where possible.

If you really need to use your data, make sure that you have any automatic application update settings turned off to avoid apps on your phone updating when roaming. This will help limit the data you use and you can turn it back on when you have finished roaming via your data settings.

Check your manufacturer’s operation manual to see how this can be done.

You can check your balance via our mobile app , via the My ALDmobile section of our website, or by sending the word balance via SMS to 590

Checking data usage history

If you’d like to check your usage history;

  •  Login to your My ALDImobile  account
  • If you have more than one service, select the service you want to view the usage for
  • Click "Manage Account" > "My service" > "Usage"
  • Select the the dates you wish to view your usage between
  • Click "My usage"

Usage records are received daily and may be  delayed by up to 48 hours , so it is likely that your latest usage may not be showing here and you may need to check back later.

All your unused Family Plan data will rollover if you recharge with the same Family Plan within 24 hours of expiry of the previous Family Plan.

If you change to a Mobile Plan or a Data Plan, your unused data will not rollover.

Your SIM number is printed on both the back of your SIM card, and also the carrier card that it arrived in.

It's a 10-digit value, generally in the format of 9 numbers and a letter.

SIM Number

The 1 Year Super Pack does not include international SMS or MMS, you also won't be able to send video MMS.

If you would like to be able to use your phone for these things, you'll need to add Pay As You Go credit to your service.

We do not currently support the iPhone visual voicemail function.

We do not have any information on when this will be available as it is a carrier restriction that is outside of our control.

However, you can now use the voicemail button from your iPhone and this enables you to access your voicemail quickly.

When you send an SMS to 590 from your ALDImobile, this number is a short code for a full mobile number.

The full length mobile number you are texting when you use the 590 service is 0466012123 and this is the number you will see when you check your usage.

This service is free.

To access your voicemail, dial +61101 and follow the instructions. (You may need to hold down the 0 button on your phone to add a + sign to the number you need to dial).

We cannot guarantee that this shortcode will work in every country, therefore if this does not work, you can try calling your own service number and the call will divert to voicemail. During the greeting press # and enter your PIN to access the voicemail menu.

Every single ALDImobile service has a Pay As You Go (PAYG) base plan. Your SIM automatically gives you a PAYG base plan when you activate it, giving you 365 days expiry and $5 credit.

If you want to use your phone casually, then Pay As You Go credit gives you 365 days expiry, you just choose how much you want to recharge. You can choose from $15, $25 or $35 recharge options, you can buy vouchers for these recharge options in store. You can view more information about PAYG here .

We have 4 Mobile Plans and 3 Data Plans to choose from and can be added to your Pay As You Go base plan to give you even more value for money.

Once the 30 day expiry period ends, your Mobile Plan and its remaining credits will expire and you will be left with your Pay As You Go base plan.

You can use the Pay As You Go plan in conjunction with a Mobile Plan or Data Plan as not all calls can be made using a Mobile Plan - for example international calls can only be made with Pay As You Go credit.

If you use a lot of data but only use calls and SMS a little bit, you could add a Data Plan and just use Pay As You Go credit occasionally when you need it.

If you recharge with Pay As You Go credit whilst you've got a Mobile Plan added, the credit is simply added to your main credit balance and the expiry period for the main credit balance is reset to 365 days.

You can see your balance my logging into the website, or by using our Mobile app.

The ALDImobile prepaid service does not allow calls or SMS to 19/1900 numbers.

As with all of our Packs, the inclusions of the 1 Year Super Pack cannot be used whilst roaming.

If you want to use your ALDImobile service overseas, you'll need to enable roaming on your service and add Pay As You Go credit to your service.

You can find out more about roaming on our Roaming Information page.

Our $25, $29,  $39, $49, $59  Mobile Plan and all Family Plans include unlimited international calls from Australia to mobiles and landlines as well as unlimited SMS from Australia to 15 countries.

Calls to mobiles and landlines or SMS to these countries will not reduce or affect your PAYG credit or included international minutes for other countries.

You can view the list of eligible numbers and countries here .

Played messages - 7 days from when it was listened to.

Unplayed messages - 14 days then automatically deleted.

Generally there are three ways you can send an MMS, depending on your phone’s capabilities:

  • While you compose a message, you may insert a picture (either from your gallery or take a photo)
  • When you take a photo, you may have the option to send as MMS
  • When you browse your gallery, you may have the option to send the image as MMS

Note: if your phone has incorrect MMS settings applied, then you may have difficulty.

See our APN settings article for more information.

Just enter the number #31#  from your phone and press the green call icon on your phone. You can then make a call and your number will be withheld. There may also be settings in your phone that you can use to block your caller ID, please refer to your handset manual.

Super Packs are eligible for rollover of your unused data allowance to your next recharge period. Check our Critical Information Summaries to confirm eligibility.

Super Packs

All your unused Super Pack data will rollover if:

  • You recharge within 24 hours of expiry with a Super Pack of the same or higher value;
  • Both Super Packs are eligible for Data Rollover.

Yes! 4G is available internationally when you are roaming.

Please note however that 4G Voice (VoLTE) is not available so calls will automatically default to 3G/2G where available.

Voice calls will not be possible in 4G only areas.

To change your voicemail PIN

  • Press 1 to change your PIN
  • Enter your new PIN, then press hash (#)

the pin must be 6 digits

If you’re being prompted for a PIN on your phone, and you forgot your PIN, please contact our customer care team.

ALDImobile does not support the built-in-cellular features on various smart watches, including the Apple Watch and Samsung Galaxy Watch.

You can still pair the watch with your phone, but it will not have the cellular function enabled.

No, you are not charged for receiving a message.

Data Plans are eligible for rollover of your unused data allowance to your next recharge period. Check our Critical Information Summaries to confirm eligibility.

Your unused data will keep rolling over until you reach any limit applicable to the plan. The standard data allowance of your plan will be used before any rollover data.

Your unused Data Plan data will rollover up to a maximum of 30GB for the $95 Data Plan, 50GB for the $240 Data Plan and 100GB for the $365 Data Plan if:

  • You recharge within 24 hours of expiry with a Data Plan of the same or higher data allowance ;
  • Both Data Plans are eligible for Data Rollover

Unused or accumulated data in excess of applicable limit will not be rolled over and will be forfeited.

Looking for one of our discontinued Data Plans? Check the details on their individual plan pages, $15 Data Plan , $30 Data Plan or $65 Data Plan .

Upgrading to a Smartphone

When you upgrade to a new Smartphone, you may find that it uses more data which will use up your credit faster.

If you don't need to use data on your phone, you can turn it off completely. You'll need to look for the settings to do this (look in your phones user guide for more information).

Control your data usage

Things such as weather and news apps can cause your phone to check regularly for updates, which can use your credit up quickly. You can prevent this from happening by closing down apps when you've finished using them, and by changing the settings so that your phone doesn't update as frequently. You will need to look at the user guide for your phone to find out how you do this for your specific handset.

More information

You can read some more information about controlling your data use here:

  • How much data do I need?
  • Using up your credit too quickly?
  • Turning off location data services

Due to containment measures announced by the Philippines Government, most of our staff in Manila are unable to get to work. We've initialised our back up Call Centre but we're still operating at reduced capacity which means that queue wait times might be longer than normal. We've also reduced our operating hours to 8:00am - 8:00pm AEST to make the most of the staff we have.

Many support functions can be performed online including recharging your service, replacing your SIM, activating a new service, adding more data and managing your account. Where possible please log in to My ALDImobile for self-service.

The answers to many frequently asked questions can also be searched in our FAQ section ( tip: use keywords for better search results ).

If you still need help, please log in to My ALDImobile and send us an e-support ticket, which can be found under Manage Account. Please note, due to the volume of inquiries there will be delays in getting back to you.

Thank you for your patience and understanding at these challenging times. We're all in this together and together we will all get through. Any updates to the situation will be posted in this section.

After your 1 Year Super Pack expires, you will be able to recharge with one of our packs that is available at that time, or you can recharge with Pay As You Go credit.

Bear in mind, you can add Pay As You Go credit to your service at any time should you need the credit for things not covered in your 1 Year Pack such as international calls for example.

The pack you purchased in store will have an expiry date on it, this is the date that the voucher must be activated by. After this date the voucher will not work.

Once you have used the voucher code to add the 1 Year Super Pack to your service, you will have 1 year to use it.

Your 1 Year Super Pack expiry date will be shown in your balance which you can check online, through the mobile app and by SMS.

The Owner can set a User's data limit via the Family Plan dashboard in your online MyALDImobile account.

On establishment, all User services default to "unallocated" which means they have unlimited access to data. Data limits can be set in increments of 0.5GB.

Once a limit is set it will remain in place through each recharge unless removed or changed.

To give a User unlimited access to data after limit has been allocated, enter 1000GB. A data limit of 0 means the User cannot access Family Plan data.

When a limit is in place, a User will not be able to consume more data from the Plan than their limit; any use above this limit will be deducted from the individual User’s PAYG balance.

If they do not have PAYG credit, they will be unable to use data unless their limit is adjusted and there’s shared park data available.

It is important to remember a limit does not guarantee the User that data or give them priority.

If all the data for the Family Plan has been consumed a User may not be able to use all of the data in their limit.

In order to prevent unauthorised access to your ALDImobile service, we suggest that you use a passcode lock with a time limit on your handset to prevent anyone else from being able to use your phone. You'll need to refer to your handbook manual for assistance on how to do this.

Click   here   for more information on how you can further protect yourself and device.

Yes, you will be charged data roaming charges to receive both standard and video MMS.

You’ll need to make sure you have PAYG credit available.

Here’s a guide to the approximate data consumption for each type of activity. These are based on typical file sizes and your usage may vary:

To estimate your data usage, multiply the approximate data consumption for each activity by your use. Remember 1GB = 1024MB so make sure you use a common unit of measurement. Please note this is intended as a guide only and the figures stated are approximate.

You can check how much data is included in our Mobile , Data and Family plans here.

To monitor the usage and balance of an existing service, log in to   My ALDImobile  or the app . 

You can use the included data whenever you like throughout the year; therefore it is possible that you will use up all of the included data before the end of the year.

In this scenario, you may need to purchase more data.

You will receive an SMS notification each time you use up 10% of the included data allowance to help you keep track of how much data you are using.

You will also receive a notification at 85% of data usage.

You will need PAYG credit to access these services.

PAYG credit cannot be shared by the services on the Family Plan, so you will need to add PAYG credit to the specific service that you wish to use the additional services on.

The Family Plan dashboard is linked to the Owners account and can be accessed by logging in to MyALDImobile online; so only the Owner can access the dashboard.

Owners and Users can also check their balance by sending 'balance' to 590.

The best way to contact us is by creating an eSupport ticket.

You can easily do this by logging on to your online account and selecting eSupport ticket from the Manage Account menu.

This will record your query against your service and we’ll respond to you via email.

Marketing Calls

If you are receiving unwanted marketing calls, you should ask the caller to stop calling you and remove you from their database.

You can also consider enrolling in the Do Not Call Register at   https://www.donotcall.gov.au/

Marketing SMS or Spam SMS

If you are receiving messages that are of an advertising nature, you can request the sender cease the activity by replying with the word   STOP.

If the activity continues, you should refer to the ACMA or report the matter to   The Australian Communications and Media Authority .

Please note that ALDImobile is not able to prevent these calls or SMS messages from taking place, you will need to follow the avenues above.

Fraudulent activity using mobile devices can result in financial loss, negative credit ratings and emotional stress.

ALDImobile take customer privacy seriously and we are continually reviewing our processes to ensure we are doing all we can to protect you from this type of malicious activity.

Here are some suggestions on some steps you can take to protect your identity and assets:

  • Set up a phone PIN with us known only to you so we can quickly identify you when you call. Make sure the PIN cannot be easily linked to you or guessed by a third party.
  • Use a passcode lock on your handset to prevent anyone else from being able to use your device and set it to auto-lock.
  • Don;t store any PIN numbers, online passwords, access codes or similar on your device.
  • Check your social media profiles on Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn to ensure your mobile number is hidden from public viewing (remember to check resumes and work documents that are available online). Also, find out if your mobile number is listed online anywhere and have it taken down. You can do this by Googling your mobile number.
  • Remove your birthdate from public view on social media. A scammer can work out your birthdate from photos of birthday celebrations, or a happy birthday message from a friend.
  • Consider making up information for security questions; make up a best friend’s name or mother’s maiden name, first pet’s name. Remember a scammer can work out your birthdate from photos of birthday celebrations, or a happy birthday message from a friend. A scammer could also be someone known to you or known by someone close to you.
  • Create strong passwords for all your online accounts and use different passwords for different accounts. If you have lots of online accounts, consider using a password manager. Do not share logon credentials and regularly change passwords.
  • Wherever possible, use two step verification to login to your online accounts. Two step verification is when you are sent a verification code that needs to be entered before you can login to an account. The code is usually sent to a mobile number or email address.
  • Scammers can gain personal information about you by stealing your physical mail so make sure you have a lock on your letter box and keep your home address offline. You can Google your address alongside your name to see if it is listed anywhere.
  • Be security conscious on Facebook and online generally. Do not list your family’s names online anywhere; if you have connected them in your Facebook profile hide or delete these links. Hide your friends list from public view. If a scammer can see your friends list, they can then copy your Facebook profile to impersonate you, and then approach them using a fake profile. Carefully consider accepting a friend request from someone you don’t know and don’t accept an invite from someone you are already friends with on Facebook as it may be a fake profile.
  • If you receive an unsolicited phone call and you’re unsure that the person is legitimate, obtain the callers full name and position then hang up and ring the company using their official contact details. Be wary of sharing sensitive information when answering an unsolicited call, email or message.
  • Refrain from sharing personal, credit card and banking details via email and over the phone unless with a trusted source.
  • Never respond to requests for personal or financial information in an unexpected email or pop up. If in doubt, call the organisation using the official contact details.
  • Carefully check bank and credit card statements for unauthorised transactions.
  • Consider setting up a credit file alert with a credit reporting agency.
  • Install anti-virus software on your computer, tablet and smartphone to ensure your devices are protected from hackers. Regularly run anti-virus scans. Ensure that the software for your anti-virus and operating system are up to date.
  • Use a spam filter to help block unsolicited email.
  • Never return missed calls from an unknown number if a message hasn’t been left.
  • If you receive recorded messages seeking money, advising that an arrest warrant has been issued against you or if it’s in a foreign language, do not return the call. Contact the organisation directly using their official contact details.
  • Consider blocking numbers on your handset if you’re receiving unsolicited calls repeatedly from them.

All services that are on a Family Plan  can use the included data allowance until it has been exhausted.

For User services, a limit can be set by the Owner to limit how much of the shared data they can use.

The Owner can do this via the Family Plan dashboard in their online MyALDImobile account.

Once all of the shared data allowance has been used, all services will need individual PAYG credit applied to them in order to use data.

You will firstly need to remove the User from the Family Plan  and then complete, sign and send us a Change of Ownership request .

The new account holder will need to pass our identification checks for the service to be set up in their name.

Once a change of Ownership request is successfully processed by us, the service will be moved to a new account.

An eSIM is an embedded or electronic SIM card built into a mobile phone or device by the manufacturer and eliminates the need for a physical SIM card.

We do not currently support eSIM, however we may support it in the future.

Further updates regarding eSIM will be communicated to customers and posted on our website.

Fraudulent mobile number porting happens when a scammer uses your name, address, date of birth, mobile number and account number to port your ALDImobile number to another provider. As long as the scammer has access to this information, they can port your service in line with The Telecommunications Numbering Plan 2015 and the incoming and outgoing providers cannot prevent it.

Scammers can get access to your personal details from many sources including your social media profiles and by stealing mail from your letter box. They will then use your mobile number to gain access to email accounts and bank account details. Once your number has been ported, you no longer have access to it which means that any verification codes being sent to you by your bank for large money transfers will be sent to a scammer instead. This means they can authorise these transfers and steal money from you.

The implications of fraudulent number porting can be very serious and include financial loss, negative credit ratings, and emotional stress. We take customer privacy seriously and are continually reviewing our processes to ensure we are doing all we can to protect you from this type of malicious activity.

How to tell your number has been ported

A sign that your number   may   have been ported is that you’ll be unable to make/receive calls, send/receive SMS or use data. Your phone may show ‘SOS only’ where the reception bars usually appear. Note that these symptoms can be due to a faulty SIM or network outage also, so you should call us to investigate.

Suggestions for what to do if your service has been ported without your authority or if you have been scammed

  • Telephone us to see if your number has been ported and if so, complete a   port reversal authority   so we can transfer the service back to ALDImobile and into your name.
  • When you call us, you can set up or change your phone PIN at the same time.
  • Contact your bank to tell them what’s happened and to see if your accounts have been compromised. Advise them of any unauthorised transactions.
  • Change your online passwords on your MyALDImobile account and all social media, banking, email and other important accounts.
  • Let your family and close friends know to watch out for strange emails and messages sent from your account as scammers may try and obtain personal information from them to commit further fraud.
  • Report the matter to the police assistance line on  131 444,   Scamwatch   and the   Australian Cybercrime Online Reporting Network   (ACORN).
  • For identity fraud, you can contact   IDCare .
  • You will need to purchase a new SIM as we cannot reverse your number on to a previously activated SIM. Do not activate the new SIM.

Changing a plan is the same as recharging. You can recharge online, via SMS or mobile app using a recharge voucher purchased in-store, or if you have a credit card or PayPal account, recharge to the plan of your choice with our mobile app, or online via My ALDImobile .

If you choose to change your plan, the change will happen immediately and any remaining inclusions (for calls and SMS) as well as any credit you have will be lost. If you are eligible, your data rollover will remain with you. See here  for more information on how data rollover works on Mobile Plans.

iPhone have recently updated their operating system to include a new feature called Wi-Fi Assist.

What this feature does is automatically uses cellular (mobile) data if your Wi-Fi connection is too slow.

The downside of this feature is that it could potentially use up lots of data from your mobile plan without you realise, when you think you are using Wi-Fi.

The features is set to   enabled as default   so if you are noticing that your data is being used up very quickly, we recommend that you turn this feature off.

In order to turn this feature off, navigate to settings on your iPhone and then select 'mobile'. You'll need to scroll right to the bottom of the screen and underneath a list of your apps you'll notice the setting 'Wi-Fi Assist' with the slider option to turn it on or off.

The maximum MMS size is 2MB but it will depend on the receiving parties device and their network carrier when sending a message.

This applies to both standard and video MMS.

It is illegal to use a telecommunications service to threaten or harass another person.

Life threatening calls

If you receive a life threatening call, you should call the police by dialling 000   immediately   and report the matter to them.

Harassment calls

If you are receiving harassing/nuisance calls then you can contact us and request for a call trace be initiated. You will need to record the date and time.

It is important to note that private ID numbers can be traced, however ALDImobile, nor any other carrier whose subscriber initiated those threatening or abusive calls, will disclose the number.

We won't be able to tell you who is calling, or even demand they stop, but we can request for our carrier to notify the calling party's carrier (where traces are successful), which may result in a complaint being sent to the offending party.

In line with industry regulations, we work in conjunction with law enforcement agencies when requested to provide them with information.

Please note: according to   ACIF Code C525:2017 , a Pattern of Unwelcome Communications means:

  • ten or more Unwelcome Communications in a 24 hour period;
  • three or more Unwelcome Communications that are spread over a period of more than 24 hours and less than 120 hours; or
  • unwelcome Communications made at consistent and/or regular intervals

In either scenario listed, these patterns must be confirmed by the Supplier’s Communications Records.

If you are receiving calls or SMS messages that are annoying because they are of a marketing or spam nature, then this is not classified as a harassment call and we will not be able to assist you with this issue, please refer to our   alternative help article   for more information about what you can do.

A Family Plan  requires the Owners service to be maintained as part of the Family Plan.

If it moves off the Family Plan for any reason, the Family Plan will stop working and all services will access calls and data using only their individual PAYG balances.

You will need to remove the remaining Users services from the Family Plan via your online account if you want to add a pack.

If you would like your ALDImobile number listed in the phone directory (White Pages®) please  contact  our customer care team, and we can submit the request on your behalf.

For any business related White Pages ® enquiries, you can contact White Pages ® directly on  1800 810 211.

White Pages® is a registered trademark of Telstra Corporation, and is not affiliated with ALDImobile.

It’s best to contact your new provider to check on the status of your transfer as they initiate the request.

If your service provider states they’ve initiated the request and are waiting on us, please contact us so we can investigate.

The ALDImobile Smartphone app is available for Android and iPhone .

If you have an Android phone, you will need operating system 4.1 or above, we do not support older versions of Android.

If you have an iPhone, you will need to have iOS 6.9 or later and the app is compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.

If you want to permanently block your number from displaying when calling another party, enter *31# then press the green call icon on your handset.

To disable this and display your number again, enter #31# and press the green call icon.

You may also be able to do this through your handset settings.

We’re aware of several organisations promoting ALDImobile or including our SIMs for use in the above devices so we need to make you aware of some very important information.

Our service/SIM is suitable for use in mobile phones or tablets only and should not be used in alarms, medical alarms, GPS, tracking devices and the like. This use is prohibited in our   Acceptable Use Policy and Terms and Conditions .

We may cancel the service without notice when we become aware of prohibited use. This means your device would be inoperable without your knowledge.

We communicate important information to you via SMS such as low and zero balances, pending expiry and expired and cancelled status. You will not receive these messages if the SIM is inserted in a medical alarm which means that your device might not work when you most need it.

Except for ALDI, we are not associated with any company suggesting or promoting ALDImobile or including our SIMs in devices for sale.

We do not recommend any of the products on third party websites or guarantee that our service will work, or that it’s suitable for use, in the devices advertised.

We have not approved any of the ALDImobile information on the websites or checked if it’s right. We don’t promise that any pricing or terms stated are current, will be available at any time in the future or that they will continue to be available specifically to that company.

We strongly advise against handing over your personal information -  especially  ID details -  to a company to activate an ALDImobile service in your name. This breaches the   Telecommunications Prepaid ID Determination   and the   Telecommunications Act.   It also means that they are accepting our terms and conditions on your behalf.

In summary, our service should not be used in any device other than a mobile phone or tablet and we are not associated with any company promoting ALDImobile. For your own protection against fraud, you should not let anyone use your personal details to activate a mobile service on your behalf.

Calls to some SENSIS numbers (1234, 12455, and 12456) are not available from ALDImobile. If you attempt to call one of these numbers, you will not be connected and there will be no charge.

Calls to  1223 will still be available.

You can recover your password by   clicking here .

You can also use the “forgot password” feature in the app or on the log in page for your online account.

If you've decided the Family Plan no longer suits your needs, take the following steps to break/cancel the plan:

  • Wait until the Plan is about to expire so you can maximise the current month inclusions.
  • Access the Family Plan dashboard from your online account and remove each user. This will release them from the Plan but each service will stay in your name and on your account. Any PAYG credit will follow the service.
  • Once all the Users have been successfully removed, you will then have the option to remove yourself as Owner. Your PAYG will also follow but remaining inclusions on the Family Plan will be forfeited and not refunded.
  • All the services will now be separate but still on your account and can be individually recharged.
  • If you want to change the name of and remove a service from your account, complete a   Change of Owner form   and return it to us.

We understand this is a difficult time so we make this as simple as possible.

Following the death of an account holder, an authorised representative with supporting evidence can request for a service to be cancelled or transferred to another person.

Download our Bereavement Assistance request for instructions by clicking on the link below.

Bereavement Assistance Request Form

Pack data, including any Data Top Ups, will be consumed before any rollover data.

This is because the Pack data has a maximum validity of 365 days, whereas rollover never expires as long as the rollover criteria is met.

On most phones, you can manage call waiting in the call settings on your handset. If you can't, try the following commands:

Check call waiting status - *#43#, send/call

Enable call waiting - *43#, send/call

Seconds before call waiting diverts to voicemail - **61**101** (15, 20, 25, 30)#, call/send

Disable call waiting - #43#, send/call

Unfortunately, if you added the wrong Mobile Plan , we are not able to change this for you.

You can purchase a new Mobile Plan if you wish but you will forfeit any remaining credits and we will not be able to refund you.

Alternatively, simply use the inclusions of the Mobile Plan you have purchased and then you can add another one.

You can add an authorised contact by completing the authorised contact form in MyALDImobile .

You can also call us on 2534 from your ALDImobile (1300 989 000) but make sure you have the authorised contact with you.

It is not possible to have multiple log ins per account, so your authorised contact will not be provided with a log in to access the account online.

Our Data Plans give you data only, so it's great if you want to use your SIM in a tablet, or if you only use your mobile phone for data.

You can also combine a Data Plan with Pay As You Go credit if you like to have mainly data on your mobile phone, but also want to be able to make calls and send SMS when you need to - simply use your Pay As You Go credit for the calls and SMS.

You cannot have a Data Plan and a Mobile Plan at the same time.

As soon as you add a Data Plan to your service, it will override any existing Mobile Plan and any remaining credits will be forfeited.

Our network partner recently announced it would close the 3G network, aiming to enhance the service with faster data speed capability, improved call quality, and better connections through expansion of advanced 4G/5G networks, including VoLTE (Voice over LTE) technology for calls.

The 3G network will cease on 30 June 2024, affecting all SIM-enabled devices, such as mobile phones, tablets, and other connected devices, that rely on 3G or 4G without VoLTE.

To ensure continuous network access, your device must support either 4G or 5G for data and VoLTE for calls by this date. It's crucial to note that while 4G non-VoLTE devices can still access data post-shutdown, they won't be able to make or receive calls.

For detailed information on this transition, including how to check your device's compatibility and prepare for the shutdown, please visit  our dedicated page at   aldimobile.com.au/pages/3g-shutdown

You cannot have a Data Plan and a Mobile Plan on your service at the same time. If you have added a Mobile Plan it will override any remaining data that you had left on your Data Plan and we are not able to refund you for this. 

Please make sure you read all of the information about our plans on our plans page and make sure you read the warnings presented to you when you purchase.

If the Owners service leaves the Family Plan  before the Plan expires, all credit and inclusions will be forfeited.

The remaining services will not be able to make calls or access any data unless they have PAYG credit.

Any unused data will be lost and cannot be recovered.

Note: After entering each command, press dial/send on your handset to submit it.

To accept an invitation to join a Family Plan will need to login to your MyALDImobile online account and agree to transfer the ownership of your service.

You cannot accept an invitation using the App.

You can view the full call rates for Mobile Plans on our   plans page . If you cannot see a relevant charge for the call type you want to make, then you cannot make that type of call using your Mobile Plan credit.

For example, if you want to call an Australian mobile number, it will cost you 10c per minute from your Mobile Plan credit, however if you want to make an international call, you will need to ensure you have Pay As You Go credit to be able to do this, as international calls cannot be made using Value Pack credit.

Some of our Mobile Plans come with included minutes and SMS messages. The allowances are very generous; however you can monitor your usage by checking your balance to see how many minutes you have used or how many SMS you have sent.

Most of our customers will find that there is a Mobile Plan that is suited to them. However if you need to be able to do some extra things with your service which are not included in your Value Pack credit, you need to make sure you have sufficient Pay As You Go credit as well (which is valid for 365 days).

If you are not happy about something, please get in touch with us and we will do our best to resolve your complaint as quickly as possible. You can check out our complaints policy on our   legals page   to find out more.

You can call, email or write to us.

Email:   raise an e-Support ticket via My ALDImobile or from our complaints page .

Call:   1300 989 000

ALDImobile Complaints, PO Box 73, CHATSWOOD, NSW 2067 AUSTRALIA

If you are not happy with the resolution we offer you, you can ask for your complaint to be escalated further. Your complaint will then be investigated by a member of the management team and you will be provided with a final decision.

In the unlikely event that you are still unhappy with the resolution we have offered, you may be able to refer your case to the TIO.

Their contact details are:

  • www.tio.com.au
  • Phone: 1800 062 058
  • Email   [email protected]
  • PO Box 276, Collins St West, Melbourne, VIC 8007

Scammers have added both SMS and email to their toolbox as a way to commit fraud. They may forge the sending email address and SMS number (known as spoofing) so the communication looks genuine and to trick you into providing personal and/or credit card details.

A common approach is to instill fear or loss like threatening to suspend your service or cancel credits unless you provide information. The information you supply can be used to swap your number on to another SIM, access your bank accounts and impersonate you to commit other types of fraud. Identity theft is an unfortunate reality.

You should always remain alert to the prospect of a scam and the need to protect your personal details.

ALDImobile will communicate with you via SMS and email and we may include a links to our website. We will never send you any communication asking you to update personal or payment details together with a link to your account.

You should only ever access your MyALDImobile account from our website home page or App and   never in a link .

If you’re ever in doubt about whether a message is genuine, call us for help. If you believe you may have fallen victim to a scam, you should immediately change your online password and call us to suspend your service. You should also contact your Bank and other institutions where your mobile number is used to obtain a code to access an account (2 Factor Authentication).

Click here  for some suggestions on protecting your device and personal information.

If you’re experiencing financial difficulty, our pre-paid plans put you in total control. There’s no lock in contract, no risk of overspending and you have the option to change your plan at any time to suit your financial situation. There are no penalties for changing plans but if you have an active plan and switch to another, the remaining credit will be forfeited and will not be refunded.

You may wish to consider a Pay As You Go plan which offers flexible, casual rates and you pay only for what you use. This is ideal if you need to simply maintain your service for emergencies or for when your situation improves.

As long as your service remains active, you can call these numbers even if you have no credit:

You may wish to speak with a community financial counsellor on 1800 007 007 or seek assistance from the National Debt Helpline   www.ndh.org.au . Community welfare organisations like St Vincent de Paul Society, Salvation Army and Anglicare may also assist.

We have a   Financial Hardship policy   if you need further assistance from us. This can be found in the legals section of our website.

ALDImobile does not offer Priority Assistance.

This service is available through Telstra for their customers who have a life threatening medical condition, or whose life may be at risk if they don’t have a working landline.

Contact them for more information.

You can appoint someone to act on your behalf.

An Advocate cannot change your account or services or access any account information unless you are present and agree. This means both of you must be present each time you call.

An Authorised Representative has the power to act on your behalf as if they were you. You can appoint an Authorised Representative with us over the phone or complete, sign and return our   Authorised Contact Form .

We may also accept a person who holds an appropriate Power of Attorney or Guardianship Order as an Advocate or Authorised Representative. We will need to a copy of the document before we can deal with appointed person so we can determine the scope of the authority granted and may request a certified copy for our records.

We don’t sell equipment but if you require assistance with choosing a suitable device, we suggest you visit Accessible Telecoms or call them on 1800 029 904.

For information on the accessibility features of specific handsets, refer to the Global Accessibility Reporting Initiative website;   www.gari.info/ .

If you have an iPhone, visit the Apple accessibility site;   www.apple.com/au/accessibility/ .

If you have suggestions on how we can make our customer service, website or App more accessible, send us an eSupport from your online account or email us at   [email protected] .

Phone scammers – don’t fall for them

Customer guidance on scam phone calls and text messages

Phone scammers cheat tens of thousands of Australians out of many millions of dollars every year, using fraudulent phone calls and text messages. They’re cunning and calculating, but you can make yourself safer by taking some simple steps.

Types of scam call and text fraud risks

Scam callers and texters almost always seek financial gain.  

  • They might try to trick you into making an immediate payment to them or an associate, or they may be trying to get enough information about you to steal your identity.
  • They may even try to fool you into giving them remote control of your computer, so they can read your emails or banking information or other confidential information.
  • If they can successfully pretend to be you, or learn your account passwords, they might steal from your bank account, buy things with your credit card, or incur other debts in your name.
  • In other cases, scammers ring your phone briefly and hang up from a premium rate number – with high call back charges – in the hope you’ll see a missed call and dial back. Then the call back charges kick in – billed to your phone account.  The scammer has arrangements to collect part of those charges at their end.
  • Especially around tax time, scammers pretend to be calling from the Australian Taxation Office, seeking information or payment of money.
  • Some scammers resort to threats e.g. they are from a government agency, and you have an overdue fine (that you didn’t know about) – and that you’ll be locked up if you don’t make immediate payment to the account they nominate.
  • Some scammers impersonate charities and seek donations, especially when a disaster or emergency is in the news.
  • There are scammers who use ‘spoofing’ tools to send you a text that appears to have come from your own handset, hoping you’ll open the message and click on a dangerous link.
  • Some scammers pretend to be from a parcel delivery company and recommend that you download certain software to track your parcel deliveries – but the software is really for giving the scammer access to your computer.
  • Some scammers pretend to be from a parcel delivery company and request payment for a parcel (you didn’t order) to be delivered.
  • Some scammers call to say you’ve won a prize and may ask for your account details so they can ‘pay’ the prize into your account.
  • Then there’s a fraud know as ‘smishing’, where you receive a message like: Nice weekend coming up. Sophie and I are going to an outdoor art show, and she asked me to invite you along. Check out the event at (a dangerous web address).
  • Other bogus texts might ‘advise’ you that your movie streaming account is about to be cancelled, and offer you the chance to keep it active by clicking on a dangerous link.
  • A scam text might congratulate you on winning a prize, which you can ‘claim’ by clicking on an included – dangerous – link.

Fraudsters are always working on new ways to phone scam, so no list of scams is ever complete.  But you can learn a lot more from official Australian Government resources like:

  • www.cyber.gov.au
  • www.scamwatch.gov.au
  • www.communications.gov.au/what-we-do/phone/unwanted-communications-faqs

We especially recommend the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission’s publication the Little Black Book of Scams at www.accc.gov.au/publications/the-little-black-book-of-scams – dealing with phone call scams, text message scams and other kinds of scam as well.

Reducing your risks

You can minimise the risks associated with scam calls.

Protect your personal information

It’s a good rule these days that information about you should only be shared with people you trust, and for good reason.  Online, on the phone, in opening and responding to text messages or in the ‘real’ world, be discriminating in what personal information you give to strangers.

Don’t share personal information with unknown or unsolicited callers or texters

Has your bank or a government department ever asked your date of birth before talking about your affairs with you?  If you tell a scam caller or text messenger your date of birth, they could answer that security question as if they were you. 

Keep all your personal details sensibly secret, especially from callers and text messengers you haven’t reliably identified.  That means name, address, date of birth, which bank you’re with etc.  Unless you know who’s asking, and why, treat all personal data secret.

Contact your financial institution immediately, if you think a scammer has taken your money, or may be able to

Your bank or credit card issuer may be able to stop a transaction or even reverse it, if you act fast.  They may be able to temporarily lock a card or account to protect it. 

Change default PINs and passwords as soon as you get a new phone or other communications device

Some equipment comes with a preset PIN or passcode (like “1111”) or password (like “Admin”).   Change these to personalised ones immediately, or a scammer might guess the PIN, passcode or password very easily.

Choose strong PINS, passcodes and password

Whether it’s the PIN, passcode or password for your bank account, mobile phone handset, an online store or a health fund, make sure it’s not a “weak” one that’s easily guessed, or worked out by a computer – like “1234” or “0000” or “password”, etc).

Use your favourite search engine to search for “how to choose a strong password” or “how to choose a secure password” for a lot of good advice on what makes a secure PIN, passcode or password.

Change PINs, passcodes and passwords regularly

Using the same PINs, passcodes and passwords for a long time is a security risk.  For instance, when online stores are hacked, lists of their customer passwords are often sold on the internet.  If you changed your password regularly, the password being offered online may be stale before long – even before a scammer had a chance to use it. 

Lock your mobile handset with a secure PIN

Set your mobile handset to auto-lock after a short period of non-use, and set it to require a strong PIN to unlock it.  Even if your handset also offers face or fingerprint recognition, a weak PIN (like the current year) may let a fraudster access it with ease.

Make sure your voicemail PIN is secure

Does your mobile phone service or landline offer a “voice mailbox” where callers can leave messages?  It’s great to be able to check your home messages from another phone when you’re out – but not so great if a scammer can dial in and listen to them as well. 

Voicemail services almost always use a PIN to keep out unauthorised persons, so make sure your PIN is enabled, strong and secure.

Don’t respond to text messages or missed calls from unknown international or Australian numbers, or unknown callers

The tricks that scammers play with missed calls are explained above.  Text messages asking for a call back can be traps in the same way.  Don’t call back.  If the caller is legitimate, they’ll leave a message.  If you think you know who it may have been, contact them by another means (e.g. email, another phone number on an official website, etc.) and check if they called or texted.

Block suspicious or unknown international or Australian numbers on mobile handsets and use of blocking services or products, where available, on landlines

This is also explained above.

Let unknown calls to go to voicemail / listen to any message left / decide if this might be a genuine call

It’s explained above how to automatically send calls to voicemail (in some cases).  If you can’t do that, you can choose to simply not answer unknown calls.  Your own voicemail message might encourage callers to leave a detailed message, so you get enough information to make an informed choice whether or not to call back.

Talk to family or friends

If you’re not sure about a call you have received, talk about it with someone close to you. 

Don’t take computer actions at the request or direction of a caller, unknown emailer or unknown SMS.

If someone on the phone whom you don’t positively trust asks you to download or install software, visit a web page, click on a link, fill in a web form or open an email – don’t do it.  They could easily be trying to trick you into giving them control of your computer, or otherwise assisting them to scam you.

Blocking and reporting phone scams

For information on how to block and report phone scams, see How can I block or report phone scams?

If you are having problems with your service, have a look at the possible solutions below before giving us a call. 

In the first instance try this – you’d be surprised how many issues this can solve!

  • Turn your phone off and remove the SIM.
  • Power the phone on so it reads “insert/no SIM” or similar
  • Reinsert your SIM and turn your phone back on.

Some other things to check are:

Has your service expired? Find out more about this here.

Do you have enough credit or allowance in your plan for the call or SMS you’re trying to make or send? Here's a reminder on how to check your balance . You can check your plan inclusions and exclusions in the Critical Information Summary

Can you still not make or receive calls even though your credit and plan are in order? This information might help.

Do you receive an error message when you try to send an SMS message,   read this before giving us a call!

Have you locked your phone and need your PUK code to unlock it? Log in to your MyALDImobile online account, head to the manage account section and send us an eSupport request.

If you're not receiving calls, make sure you don't have a diversion set up. Search for "diversion" in our FAQs  and follow the instructions to rule this out as the cause of the problem.

Remember, you can view your usage in your MyALDImobile online account.

If you see charges from your PAYG credit when you have Mobile Plan , Data Plan , Family Plan or Super Pack on your service, check to see that it hasn't expired or that you haven't used all of the included value.

Data Charges

If you're using a Smart Phone here are some reasons why you might be consuming data and or burning through your PAYG credit quicker than you thought:

  • Is your device being used as a hot spot by another device?
  • Check which apps are using data from your handset
  • Some apps regularly update their content like news and weather and this uses your data. Some podcast apps do the same. See if you can change the frequency or disable the updates (background app refresh), turn off the data to them, program to update via Wi-Fi only or deleted them if you don't use them often.
  • Keeping your apps up to date with the latest version is a good idea but allowing them to update on mobile data isn't. Disable auto update via your handset settings and update them when you're on Wi-Fi.
  • Apps like Facebook, Instagram and Twitter have the ability to auto-play videos, even when just scrolling past. Head to the app settings and turn off auto-play or if it allows, set it to play when on Wi-Fi only.
  • If you use Dropbox, Google Photos or iCloud photos, these apps might be automatically backing up the photos as you go. Check your settings in the app and disable auto backup or set it to back up on Wi-Fi only.
  • YouTube, Netflix and other video players are data hungry as you know. Switching to standard definition will save your data as will watching when on Wi-Fi.
  • Just web browsing strains your data - any website you visit that has lots of rich content or scripts that run in the background will consume more data.
  • Facetime uses around 3MB per minute so an hour chat will cost you 180MB.
  • Music streaming uses around 150MB/hour.
  • Using google maps for navigation can bee data hungry. See if you can download maps for offline use. Location services also uses data so consider turning this off.
  • If you use an iPhone, turn off Wi-Fi assist as this feature automatically switches your device to mobile data when Wi-Fi is poor.

Call, SMS and MMS charges

Check your usage in your My ALDImobile account but bear in that it can be delayed by up to 24 - 48 hours. We can only investigate use that's recorded on your account.

There are 3 possible causes if you are having trouble sending an MMS message or if you cannot use data on your phone:

  • Data is disabled on your phone. Check this in your settings.
  • It's possible that your handset hasn't automatically detected the correct APN settings.
  • You may be unable to send a video MMS, if your plan includes Unlimited MMS and you have no PAYG credit. 

You can click here to find out how out what the APN settings should be.

Different handsets have different settings so you may need to refer to your handset user guide for assistance on how to change these settings.

For customers with iPhones, you may be able to change your APN settings by going to: Settings > General > Cellular Data Network.

You can view this article  on the Apple support site. 

Also note that plans with Unlimited or Included standard MMS do not include video MMS, so PAYG credit is needed to send a video MMS. Follow this guide to add PAYG credit.

SIM replacements (also known as SIM swaps) may be needed if a  SIM is faulty, lost, stolen or it doesn’t fit in a new device.

If you have a service with ALDImobile and need your mobile number moved between SIMs, you can purchase a new SIM card  online  or from your local ALDI store .

Once you receive your new SIM card, follow these steps to replace the SIM card:

  • Log into your MyALDImobile account
  • Click "SIM replacement in the Manage Account section"
  • Perform a security verification
  • Select the mobile number that will be transferred to the new SIM card
  • Input the new SIM details and submit the SIM replacement

Once we process the transfer to your new SIM, the credit on the SIM card will be applied to your account as well as any existing credit and plans that you had on your service at the time the replacement occurred.

SIM swaps generally complete within 15 minutes of submission, but can take up to 4 hours in rare cases.

We recommend that once the SIM replacement has been submitted, you should put the new SIM card into the phone and turn the phone on and off periodically until your phone shows it has connected to the network

Have you tried turning your phone off and back on again?

Sometimes phone handsets just need to be reset, by turning the handset off and back on again your handset will search for a signal.

Are you able to get a signal or coverage in other areas?

The mobile service is for use in a mobile capacity and is not a guaranteed service.

There are some areas that do not have coverage. If you’re able to pick up coverage in other areas then your mobile is working, it just means that the area that you’re not getting a signal in is not covered by our network coverage.

Check that your handset is compatible

You can use an ALIDmobile SIM card in any network unlocked handset that is compatible with 3G 850Mhz and Mhz frequency.

To take advantage of 4G for data/MMS/SMS, ensure it’s compatible with 700, 900*, 1800, 2100*, 2600* MHz *supported in limited locations only.

Check your handset user guide or the box that your handset came in for confirmation.

Check that your handset is not locked

If you have tried all of the above, you should check whether your handset is locked to another network. You can check this with your previous provider, or whoever you purchased the handset from.

iMessage does work with ALDImobile but it does not always set itself up properly. If it isn’t working you will need to set it up yourself.

You will need to do the following:

  • Disable iMessage under Settings/Messages
  • Dial *#5005*7672# and make a note of what the SMSC is set to at the moment
  • Dial **5005*7672*+61418706700# to set Telstra’s SMSC
  • Dial *#5005*7672# to make sure it changed
  • Enable iMessage under Settings/Messages
  • Dial **5005*7672*+61418706275# (or you won’t be able to send)
  • You may need to turn your phone off and back on again

You will be charged for changing these settings as you will be activating iMessage and an international text charge of 25c will apply.

In most instances, the settings above will fix any issues. However if you are still having problems, you should try again using the ALDImobile SMSC which is +61418706275. You will need to do the following:

  • Dial **5005*7672*+61418706275# to set ALDImobile's SMSC

Why am I getting an error message about my SIM card?

Firstly, make sure it is fitted properly in your device – an error message will show if the SIM card is not inserted correctly.

Next, try cleaning the SIM and the metal contacts with a dry cloth. If these steps haven’t resolved the problem, we recommend replacing the SIM as it may be damaged or faulty.

You can order a new SIM online or pick one up at an ALDI store.

You may need a replacement SIM if any of the following apply to you:

You got a new phone and your SIM card doesn't fit in it

You'll need to buy an ALDImobile tri-cut SIM which comes with all sizes of SIM card that you might need.

Once you have the SIM card, you can process the SIM replacement yourself by logging in to your MyALDImobile account. Simply select 'SIM replacement' from the menu and enter the SIM number.

You lost your phone or it was stolen

It's a pain when you lose your phone, which is why we try to keep it pain free when you need to move your service to a replacement SIM card.

If you called us to have your service suspended, then you'll need to call us back once you have your new SIM card so that we can process the SIM replacement for you.

You won't be able to do this yourself through your MyALDImobile account as we will need to remove the suspension on your service first.

You have a faulty SIM

We might advise you that you need to replace your SIM card as part of our trouble shooting procedure.

If you have got a new SIM card and want to transfer your service to it, you can either call our support team who will do this for you and make sure your phone is working, or you can process this yourself.

If this fixes the issue, please be sure to give us a call and let us know, or 1 of our support team will be in touch to check with you.

Make sure that you are connected to our preferred operators when overseas. You can do this by putting your handset on auto network select. This will make the device choose the preferred operator.

If you are still unable to get a signal, you can try set your device to manual network select, then choose our roaming provider in the country you're in and try again. Check your manufacturer's operation manual on how to perform this function on your device.

If you're still unable to connect to our provider, you can try the following to "re-set" your SIM as follows:

  • Turn your device off and remove the SIM
  • Power up your device and wait for a few minutes before powering off
  • Re-insert the SIM card and turn your device on
  • Try to manually/auto connect an ALDImobile roaming provider

If you are still unable to obtain a signal or connect to our provider and need phone/data we suggest you purchase a local SIM as troubleshooting roaming incidents is a complex and sometimes lengthy process.

It also needs to be done whilst you are in the country where you're having difficulty and time differences make this challenging.

If you are using your ALDImobile SIM card whilst roaming overseas and are unable to send text messages, there a few things you should check.

Is roaming activated?

By default, international roaming is not activated on ALDImobile SIM cards.

To check whether you have activated international roaming on your SIM card, login to your My ALDImobile account, click "Manage Account" and then click "International roaming".

Are you connected to the overseas network?

If your roaming is activated, but you cannot see any mobile service bars on your phone, this may be the reason that you're having issues sending a text message.

If you are in an area where you should be getting mobile coverage, turn your phone off and back on which will cause your phone to try and connect to the mobile network.

Is the number in the correct format?

If your roaming is activated and you're getting good mobile coverage, you should now check the number you're trying to message.

The Australian international country code (+61) must appear before the number you're trying to text. For example, if you're trying to message the number 0400123456, you must edit the number to read +61400123456 and then attempt to send the message.

Is the SMSC correct? (excludes iPhones)

If you've tried all the above steps and are still unable to send a message, you can try to update the Short Message Service Centre number (SMSC).

You'll need to go to the messages settings in your phone and navigate to a section that allows your to change the SMSC (it may be called "Message Centre" or similar. All handsets are different, so you may need to refer to your manufacturers handset guide for instructions on how to find this option.

If you can manually change the SMSC, change it to +61 418 706 275; you should then try to send another SMS.

You need to make sure that you are using the international number format; it should be +61400123456 or +6101234567.

Numbers stored on your directory such as 0400123456, 0301234567 or 01234567 will not work, you must update the number to start with +61.

TIP: Before going overseas, save your friends and family telephone numbers in Australia with the “+61” format.

If you are unable to send a text message from your phone, there are few things you should check:

  • Do you have mobile signal?
  • If you have no mobile signal bars appearing on your phone, or if only 1 or 2 bars are showing, this may be the reason you are experiencing issues with text messages. If possible, try sending / receiving a message in a whilst in a different location 
  • Does your service have an active plan or available PAYGcredit?
  • If you don't have an active plan or enough PAYG credit, you can still receive text messages, but you will not be able to send text messages. Recharge your service here .
  • Are you unable to text all phone numbers, or just a particular number?
  • If your issue only occurs with a specific mobile number, there may be an issue with that particular number.

If you're still unable to send or receive text messages, contact us .

By default, if your handset allows you to use data in Australia, it should be working in the country you are in, provided we allow roaming in that country.

Make sure your phone’s “mobile data” service is turned on. If it is turned on but you are still having issues, check your settings:

Go to the phone's settings and find the Access Point Names (APN) option, if you can add a new APN you should input the below settings:

You may have been using it more than usual or you may have been in an area with poor reception (your phone works harder to try and find a signal and this can use up more battery than usual).

You may also have applications running in the background, so even though you’re not actively using them, be sure to shut them down properly.

As a tip, try to let the battery run down completely before charging it up again.

We can only help support you with your mobile service.

If you purchased an iPhone 6s at an ALDI store on or after 22 August 2018, please call MEDION Australia on 1300 884 987.

If you are having an issue with a handset that you bought in an ALDI store prior to 22 August 2018, please get in touch with Tempo on 1300 886 649 and they will be able to assist.

If you have previously purchased a handset from another service provider, please ensure that it is unlocked and is compatible with ALDImobile .

You handset needs to have 3G 850MHz to have full access to our services.

Our network provides coverage to 98.5% of the population of Australia, but there’s still some areas that do not have coverage.

If you’re able to pick up coverage in other areas then your mobile is working, it just means that the area that you’re not getting a signal in is not covered by our network coverage.

If you’re not able to get coverage in any area and you’ve turned your phone off and back on again please give us a call on 1300 989 000 and we’ll do our best to help out.

Sound quality can be affected by lots of different things;

  • Tunnels or hills can affect reception, or you may be in an area with poor coverage.
  • Check the signal strength on your phone's display – if it's low, try walking around.
  • If you can hear an echo, make sure the phone's microphone is not covered by a finger, or a phone case.

Couldn't find what you need in our knowledge base? Get specialised help here.

Give us a call

We're open monday to sunday: 8am - 9pm (aedt).

  • Call us on 1300 989 000  (charges may apply).
  • Dial 2534 (ALDI) from your ALDImobile service, it's free.

Other numbers

  • Calls outside Australia: Dial +61 3 9223 5590 . Charges apply.
  • Need a translator? Dial 131 450 and ask to connect with us.
  • National Relay Service: Speak and Listen: 1300 555 727 , TTY: 133 677 , SMS Relay: 0423 677 767
  • You can also send a message using our contact form.
  • Please allow 2 business days for responses, for immediate issues please call us.

Send an email  

Data Rollover

Some of our Plans are eligible to rollover unused data allowance to your next recharge period. Check our  Critical Information Summaries  to confirm eligibility.

When will my data rollover?

If your current plan is eligible for data rollover and you renew the same plan by recharging within 24 hours of it expiring, your data will rollover (how much will depend on your specific plans rules).

What happens if I change plans?

If you are changing plans, you may be eligible to rollover your data.

Data will rollover when you change plans within 24 hours of your previous plans expiry when the following occurs:

Your new plan is within the same plan group (e.g. Mobile Plan to Mobile Plan), and;

  • The new plan is of a higher value than your current plan (e.g. $25 Mobile Plan to $35 Mobile Plan).

If you are on a Family Plan, please note that you are not able to change to another Family Plan.

How much data can I rollover?

If your eligible recharge is on a Mobile Plan, Family Plan or 1 Year Super Pack, all you unused data will rollover.

If your eligible recharge is on Data Plan, the amount you can rollover is determined by your Data Plan, if you have more data that your plans rollover allowance the additional data will not rollover and will be forfeited.

How does data rollover work?

If your recharge is eligible and you are able to rollover unused data, your plan will have a data balance linked to your current plans allowanced and a data rollover balance which contains the data you have rolled over.

When using data, your plans allowance is used first and if this has been exhausted you will then consume data from your data rollover balance.

If you have data rollover and your next recharge is not eligible for data rollover, all unused data on your service will be forfeited.

When will my data not rollover?

Your data will not rollover when the following occurs:

  • Your recharge occurs 24 hours or more after your current plans expiry;

If you move to a different type of plan (e.g. a Mobile Plan to a Super Pack), your data will not rollover, even if the new plan value is higher.

  • If you move to a lower value plan (e.g. $35 Mobile Plan to $25 Mobile Plan), you data will not rollover, even though you are changing plans within the same plan group.

Data will rollover when you change plans within 24 hours of your previous plan's expiry when both the following conditions occur:

The new plan is of a higher value than your current plan (e.g. $29 5G Mobile Plan to $39 5G Mobile Plan).

If your eligible recharge is on Data Plan, the amount you can rollover is determined by your Data Pla n, if you have more data that your plans rollover allowance the additional data will not rollover and will be forfeited.

If your recharge is eligible and you are able to rollover unused data, your plan will have a data balance linked to your current plans allowance and a data rollover balance which contains the data you have rolled over.

You data will not rollover when the following occurs:

If you move to a lower value plan (e.g. $39 5G Mobile Plan to $29 5G Mobile Plan), you data will not rollover, even though you are changing plans within the same plan group.

Unlimited and Included International Countries

Unlimited standard international calls and sms.

Our $25, $29 5G, $39 5G, $49 5G and $59 5G Mobile Plans, and Family Plans come with UNLIMITED standard calls to landlines and mobiles and UNLIMITED standard SMS to the following locations:

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INCLUDED Standard International Calls and SMS

Our $25, $29 5G, $39 5G, $49 5G and $59 5G Mobile Plans, and Family Plans come with INCLUDED standard calls to landlines and mobiles and INCLUDED standard SMS to the following locations:

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INCLUDED   International Landline Calls Only

The list shows the countries where you can use your included minutes to call landlines. If you wish to call mobile numbers in these locations you will need to have PAYG credit.

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The number of standard call minutes and SMS that are INCLUDED with each plan may vary. You can view this within the Critical Information Summary, available within the full plan details on each respective plan page .

Mobile Plan Data Top Ups

You can purchase a 1GB Data Top Up for $10 or a 3GB Data Top Up for $15.

You can purchase a Data Top Up at any time as long as the maximum additional data at any one time does not exceed 40GB above your included data allowance. Any Data Top Up you purchase will expire at the same time as your Mobile Plan, regardless of when you purchased it so please refer to the information displayed when you select the Data Top Up for purchase as this will tell you how long you have left to use your Data Top Up. Unused Data Top Up may qualify for rollover.

Data is  charged per 1KB  which means the minimum amount of data you'll consume in each data session is 1KB.

Once you have used up your Data Top Up, you can choose to purchase another Data Top Up or you can continue to use data on your phone provided you have Pay As You Go credit on your service. Data will then be charged at 5c per MB.

Super Pack Data Top Ups

The Super Pack Data Top Ups give you extra data to use should you need it. You can choose from 3 Data Top Ups:

  • 3GB for $15
  • 20GB for $30
  • 70GB for $60

You can purchase a Super Pack Data Top Up at any time you like as long as your total data balance at any time does not exceed 200GB above your pack's included data allowance. Any Data Top Up you purchase will expire at the same time as your Super Pack, regardless of when you purchase it so please refer to the information displayed when you select the Top Up for purchase as this will tell you how long you have left to use your Data Top Up.

Data is charged per 1KB which means the minimum amount of data you'll consume in each data session is 1KB.

Once you have used up your Data Top Up, you can choose to purchase another Data Top Up or you can continue to use data on your phone provided you have Pay As You Go credit on your service. Data will then be charged at 6c per MB.

I've used all my Family Plan data, can I add more?

You can add 3GB of data for $15 up to a maximum of 40GB above your included data allowance at any one time. Remember that any Data Top Up you purchase will expire at the same time as your Family Plan but may be eligible for rollover if the rollover criteria is met.

Remember, that the data you add to your Family Plan by purchasing a Data Top Up will be shared across all of the services on the Family Plan (subject to any limits the Owner may have set).

Select Network Inclusions

What is auto recharge.

Auto Recharge automatically recharges the same Mobile Plan, Family Plan, Data Plan or Super Pack when it expires. We'll send you an SMS and email to let you know we've renewed your plan.

Payment methods

You must have a valid Visa Card, Mastercard or PayPal payment method stored on your account.

You can add or update payment methods within your  MyALDImobile  online account  or via  the App . You can also enable or disable the Auto Recharge function there.

Auto Recharges commence just after midnight on the day your recharge expires. Recharges are processed in batches and it generally takes 3-4 hours for the entire batch to complete. 

It's important to have PAYG credit or you may find yourself without outgoing services while the batch process runs. If you use your PAYG credit during this time all charges are valid, and we will not refund the credit you have used.

If you are not comfortable using  PAYG credit while the batch process runs it is recommended that you  recharge manually instead.

What removes Auto Recharge?

There are few transactions that will automatically remove Auto Recharge and require you to re-enable it. 

  • Manual recharges
  • If you perform a manual recharge whilst Auto Recharge is active, your Auto Recharge status will be removed.
  • You will need to turn your Auto Recharge back on if you wish to continue using Auto Recharge
  • Changing plans
  • If you have Auto Recharge setup on one of your numbers, and you change that number to a different plan, your Auto Recharge status will be removed.

There are several reasons why an Auto Recharge may fail:

  • Expired credit card – ensure that your credit card details are current
  • Credit card not on file – ensure that you register your credit card for payment
  • Change of bank account – you may have changed banks or opened a new account
  • Insufficient funds – there are not enough funds in your bank account to cover the recharge amount

In these events you shall be notified by SMS on the number registered to your service.

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Auto Recharge automatically recharges the same Mobile, Family, Data or Super Pack plan when it expires against a valid, stored payment method. The batching process takes up to 4 hours and during this time you may be without outgoing services if you don't have a PAYG credit balance. We'll send you a notification once complete or if there is a failure. Changing or manually recharging plans resets the Auto Recharge setting. 

Expand the sections below to learn more about Auto Recharge.

▲   Payments

▲   manual recharges.

If you make a manual recharge when Auto Recharge is enabled then manual recharge will become the default setting. You will need to activate Auto Recharge thereafter if you wish the process to be automated again in future.

▲   Changing plans

If you already have Auto Recharge activated on a current plan, and are changing to a new one, it does not automatically transfer to your new plan. You   MUST   set up Auto Recharge on your new plan.

▲   Failures

In these events you shall be notified by SMS and/or email. The method and success of delivery is dependent on the details we have for you being valid at the time of failed recharge.

You may contact us at any time or search the Help & FAQ docs for more information on Auto Recharge.

Eligibility criteria for data rollover on plan changes

Some of our Plans are eligible for rollover of your unused data allowance to your next recharge period. Check our  Critical Information Summaries  to confirm eligibility.

Mobile Plans All your unused Mobile Plan data will rollover if:

  • You recharge within 24 hours of previous plan expiry with a Mobile Plan of the same or higher value;
  • Both Mobile Plans are eligible for Data Rollover.
  • Note: ALDImobile's legacy $10 Mobile Plan (a different product to the October 2022 $10 Special Deal Mobile Plan) is not eligible for Data Rollover).

If you move to a Family Plan, Data Plan or 1 Year Super Pack, data will not rollover.

Data Plans Your unused data will keep rolling over until you reach any limit applicable to the plan. The standard data allowance of your plan will be used before any rollover data.

  • You recharge within 24 hours of previous plan expiry with a Data Plan of the  same or higher data allowance ;

Family Plan All your unused Family Plan data will rollover if you recharge with the same Family Plan within 24 hours of expiry of the previous Family Plan.

If you change to a Mobile Plan or a Data Plan your unused data will not rollover.

Super Packs All your unused Super Pack data will rollover if:

What are the speed caps for ALDImobile plans? The download speed is capped at 100Mbps for all plans, except for the $59 5G Mobile Plan, which is capped at 250Mbps.

What is a speed cap? This is the maximum potential download speed. Typical speeds will often be slower and will vary due to factors such as location, device capabilities, distance from the base station, local conditions, concurrent users, hardware and software configuration and download/upload destination.

Beyond the maximum potential speed for your selected plan, a speed cap does not indicate any relative performance difference compared to another plan with a different speed cap. Will I get 5G speeds on a 5G Plan? Yes, but only with a 5G-compatible device and in areas with 5G coverage. What does Mbps mean? Megabits per second (Mbps) gauge data speed. More Mbps = faster speed; fewer Mbps = slower speed.

Speed cap - 5G 250Mbps

What is the speed cap for this plan? The download speed is capped at 250Mbps.

This is the maximum potential download speed. Typical speeds will often be slower and will vary due to factors such as location, device capabilities, distance from the base station, local conditions, concurrent users, hardware and software configuration and download/upload destination.

Beyond the maximum potential speed for your selected plan, a speed cap does not indicate any relative performance difference for a specific plan compared to another plan with a different speed cap. Will I get 5G speeds on a 5G Plan? Yes, but only with a 5G-compatible device and in areas with 5G coverage. What does Mbps mean? Megabits per second (Mbps) gauge data speed. More Mbps = faster speed; fewer Mbps = slower speed.

Speed cap - 4G 100Mbps

What is the speed cap for this plan? The download speed is capped at 100Mbps.

Beyond the maximum potential speed for your selected plan, a speed cap does not indicate any relative performance difference compared to another plan with a different speed cap. What does Mbps mean? Megabits per second (Mbps) gauge data speed. More Mbps = faster speed; fewer Mbps = slower speed.

How does the double data offer work?

From 15 November until 7 February 2024, ALDImobile offered a bonus data promotion to all new pre-paid customers and existing customers who upgraded from their current mobile plan to a higher value, eligible Mobile Plan.

How was the offer claimed? If you ordered online, or purchase your SIM in store between 15 November 2023 and 7  February 2024, and activate an eligible plan, you were eligible for the promotion. If you were an existing customer on a $17 Mobile Plan or higher, and moved to a higher priced 5G Mobile Plan during the promotional period between 15 November 2023 and 7 February 2024, you were eligible for the promotion. You can find the list of eligible plans in the table below. If you bought a starter pack online, it may take up to 10 business days to arrive. If you're worried about the time it will take for your starter pack to arrive, you can always visit one of our stores to purchase one instead. Click here to find the store nearest to you. Please note that bonus data will be added to your data rollover balance, on top of your regular plan. You’ll receive bonus data only on your first recharge or activation during the promotional period. Which plans were eligible?

The following plans were eligible:

How do I claim my bonus data? When you perform an eligible recharge, your bonus data was automatically added to your data rollover balance. What do I do if I didn't get my bonus data? If you believe you should have been eligible for this offer, but cannot see that bonus data has been added to your rollover balance, please send us an eSupport message from your online account.

100 Day Special Pack ($100) data rollover

What is data rollover.

Some of our Plans are eligible to rollover unused data allowance from one recharge period to the next recharge period.

Check our Critical Information Summaries for more details on the data rollover eligibility of all of our plans.

When will my 100 Day Special Pack ($100) data rollover?

  • If you renew the same 100 Day Special Pack ($100) plan, and recharge within 24 hours of it expiring, your data will rollover.
  • If you are changing plan types, you will not able to rollover your data into the new plan.
  • If your eligible recharge is on the same 100 Day Special Pack ($100) plan, all your unused data will rollover .
  • If you move to a different type of plan (e.g. from a Special Pack to a Mobile Plan), your data will not rollover, even if the new plan price is higher.
  • If you move to a lower price plan (e.g. to a lower price Special Pack, if available), your data will not rollover, even though you are changing plans within the same plan group.

Paris Beacon News

Aldi Talk Introduces Reorganized Prepaid Tariffs with 5G

  • By PBN Team
  • Posted in News
  • Updated July 10, 2023
  • 2 mins read

Aldi Talk: Prepaid tariffs are being reorganized with 5G

The discount supermarket Aldi has announced changes to its prepaid tariff portfolio, with its popular Aldi Talk combination packages now able to access the 5G network in O2’s 5G network. Additionally, all three tariff options will receive extra inclusive data volume. The new tariffs will be available from July 11th.

Under the new plans, Aldi Talk’s combination package S will offer 6 GB of data volume for €9 every four weeks, up from the previous 4 GB for €8. The M package will now provide 12 GB for €15, compared to the previous 8 GB for €13. The largest L tariff will cost €20 for 20 GB every four weeks, up from the previous 16 GB for €18.

The combination packages also include a flat rate for telephony and SMS, and compatible mobile phones will experience faster surfing speeds of up to 50 MBit/s, as opposed to the previous 25 MBit/s.

Customers who wish to sign up for an Aldi Talk tariff will need a starter set, available for €10, which includes a starting credit of the same amount.

It is unclear whether Aldi will extend the 5G access to its sporadically offered annual tariffs. The annual packages provide the full data volume for 12 months, offering greater flexibility compared to the four-week tariffs. However, they also come with longer binding periods. The XS package previously cost €60 and provided 15 GB of LTE data for 365 days, while the S package, available for €100, offered 60 GB of LTE data for the same time period. The L package, priced at €150, included 120 GB of data volume in the LTE network. The price-performance ratio of the annual packages was previously favorable compared to the four-week tariffs, but this may change with the introduction of the increased combination packages.

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I'm a working mom who enjoys solo travel. I've learned how to keep myself from spiraling into mom guilt while I'm away.

  • I'm  a working mom who incorporates solo trips into my business travel.
  • I love traveling as a family, but, at times, I miss the spontaneity and flexibility of solo travel.
  • To minimize mom guilt, I speak with my son about trips before leaving and ensure his schedule stays the same.

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My 6-year-old looked at me as I stood by the door, suitcase in hand, before leaving home for a weeklong business trip to the other side of the world. He walked over, held my hand, and said, "Why are you going away for so long? I'm going to miss you a billion trillion times."

My heart skipped a beat, and my not-so-new best friend, "mom guilt," walked through the door. I felt like it would stay with me for the entire trip. Still, I gave my son a big hug and walked out the door.

I have always enjoyed exploring new places. The thought of boarding a flight brings a big smile to my face. Unlike many people who hate the idea of work travel, I enjoy it. I love checking into a hotel, going to the gym or taking a dip in the pool, grabbing a local coffee on my way to work, going for walking meetings , and exploring the city.

My husband is also an enthusiastic traveler, and together, we have explored the world far and wide. Since my son was born, we've focused on getting him used to traveling. We took him on a 10-hour flight when he was 4 months old, took 30 flights before he turned 2 , and have taken him to nearly 20 countries. It's already clear that the travel bug has bitten him too.

But while traveling with children is fun, I missed the spontaneity and the flexibility of solo travel . You can stay wherever you want, eat what you like, and explore the city without worrying about pushing a stroller, managing bedtimes, or keeping a close watch on your child in an overcrowded area. I also loved how I could sleep past 6 a.m.

A packed working-parent schedule doesn't allow for many solo travel opportunities, but work trips are my way of relishing in something I enjoy.

Moms need to stop feeling guilty

Working moms have long suffered the guilt of not being able to spend enough time with their children. A study conducted by the British Psychological Society in 2022 found that gender stereotypes can predict the levels of guilt that working parents feel, with working mothers feeling higher levels of guilt compared to working fathers.

Another study, conducted by Pew Research in 2015 , showed that children's academic and emotional well-being is not contingent on the time they spend with their mothers.

As a working parent who loves to travel, the feeling is all too familiar. The guilt gets exacerbated when friends and family often look at me with surprise and ask how my child is managing without me. No one asks me that question when my husband is away on business — but that's another conversation for another essay.

I decided to give my guilt structure

After adding more extra days on business trips, I realized how liberating it was to travel alone.

I first tried solo travel while planning a business trip a few years ago. After a week of meetings in New York, I stayed for an extra night and treated myself to a glass of wine at the One World Observatory in downtown Manhattan. I just sat there, swirling my glass and watching the world go by. The sense of calmness was a feeling I rarely find as a working mom, and I loved it.

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Over the years, I've stopped by the Great Wall on a trip to China, popped into the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, and spent a weekend exploring Angkor Wat, a temple in Cambodia, after a week of meetings in Singapore.

I have learned to handle and even bounce back from my mom guilt spirals.

Here are some steps that helped me deal with the guilt.

1. Lean on your partner or family for support

I can't help but think of the phrase, "It takes a village to raise a child." It does.

Lean on your partner — or friends and family — for support while you are away. They can help you stay connected with your children, reason if your child is upset, and help you be an important part of your child's schedule even when you are in a different time zone.

2. Talk about your travel with your child

Let your child know how excited you are about an adventure. Before you hop on the plane, show them pictures or YouTube videos of where you are traveling.

My son knows how much my husband and I love traveling and is very engaged when I talk to him ahead of a solo trip. We talk about the city, the stories behind it, the food, and the people — and he even requests what souvenirs to bring back.

For example, before my trip to China last year, my son and I discussed the Great Wall and how it was built. He was fascinated and asked me to send him pictures throughout the trip, which helped ease my guilt.

3. Follow your child's schedule

I've found that my son feels more confident and comfortable when his day is predictable and familiar. Ensure that whoever is looking after your child follows their set routine; children thrive in a routine .

Identify the times during the day when they need you the most and plug into their daily routine with Facetime and video calls. It may not be the same as being there in person, but it likely makes them feel comfortable knowing you're just a phone call away.

Time zones can make coordinating schedules tricky — bedtime can come when I'm in the middle of a meeting — so I schedule voice notes, pictures, and videos. I'll even send my husband detailed voice notes to play to our son before he goes to sleep. The bonus is I wake up to some adorable voice notes that are a great start to the day.

4. Walk the guilt away

Despite doing all of the above, the guilt still sneaks in occasionally. So I immediately go out for a quick walk to clear my head .

I remind myself this may feel tough, but I am teaching my son the importance of leaning into your interests and passions. I am also teaching him that his parents may travel for work, but he'll always have a support system back at home.

It's not easy, and sometimes it feels like moving mountains, but the thrill of exploring a new place and the tiny cuddles at the end of the trip make the journey worthwhile.

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Legendary talk show host and hot wing evangelist returns to television with hilarious new Max travel show

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The key to understanding Conan O’Brien’s comedy is knowing that it comes from a point of kindness. Yes, I know in this age of comics punching down , this kind of compliment may leave you with a neon “Must Avoid!” sign flashing in your bleary eyes — but stay with me.

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Conan’s three-decade run as a talk show host ended in 2021 under less-than-optimal circumstances , as he wound down his TBS show during the pandemic year. He talked to longtime sidekick Andy Richter , who sat among dozens of cardboard cutout fans. O’Brien quipped that they were last in line for the vaccine because the CDC had looked at the shows and “they said ours is the least essential of pretty much all the non-essential shows.”

There was some truth in that, but Conan had already started his move to other outlets , starting with his “Conan O’Brien Needs a Friend” podcast in 2018.

The podcast is funny and sweet, especially the pre-interview segments with longtime associate Sona Movsesian and producer Matt Gourley. Conan mocks Sona’s legendarily bad work habits. and Gourley’s flea market predilections, but any kind of comedic acid is reserved for the self-lacerating O’Brien. (On a recent episode, Conan runs down his own looks, and it is cruel and hilarious, but part of me is thinking, “Dude, cut yourself a break.”). The only time things get contentious is when Conan visited by longtime friend Kevin Nealon — perhaps the podcast’s best episodes.

The podcast had an offshoot called “Conan O’Brien Needs a Fan,” on which O’Brien would talk to a fan, often in a faraway land. That led to O’Brien traveling to Norway, Thailand, Ireland and Argentina to meet them. Why? Well, a dour and ominous narrator, aka Werner Herzog, offered this rationale at the beginning of each episode: “Once a proud talk show host, he’s been driven by a changing ecosystem to a drier and harsher climate: the weekly podcast. Here , without the nourishment of his studio audience, this clown with dull , tiny eyes, the eye of a crudely painted doll , is forced to feed on that meagerest of morsels: the random call-in fan. Unhinged by the feral scent of their mild enthusiasm. He scavenges in distant lands uninvited, fueled by a bottomless hunger for recognition , and the occasional selfie.”

It’s a self-deprecating bit, but it’s also the truth. Conan has been doing travel shows for years, most notably one to Movsesian’s native Armenia , as well as a chaotic trip to Finland where O’Brien is treated as a god because of his physical resemblance to the Finnish president who happens to be a woman. He clearly loves the journey. And he loves the comedy set piece–see his classic “Old Timey Baseball” opus — which has always been an essential part of his appeal.

The encounters work because O’Brien doesn’t treat his new friends as fools — rather , he revels in the fact that he is the fool. (See his instant-classic appearance on “Hot Ones,” the show where interviews are conducted while the celebrity consumes increasingly acidic chicken wings. Conan rhapsodizes on comedy being all around us as green-yellow mucus drips down his nose.) Of course, there are exceptions made for old friends. Conan goes out for asada in Buenos Aires with the effete and erudite Jordan Schlansky, a longtime producer and frenemy. Schlansky and Conan are the Steve Coogan and Rob Brydon of American cable , and on his TBS show and podcast the two have tangled over Japanese customs, Conan hosting Schlansky’s bachelor party in his own office, and Schlansky hiding an expensive Espresso machine in an inaccessible part of their offices. (As with the Courtney Thorne-Smith segment, Conan’s visceral malice toward Schlansky works because it is so out-of-character).

During the Argentina episode, they get into a fierce argument about the proper pronunciation of the word “tango,” Conan then licks Schlansky’s favorite cut of meat — wait, that came out wrong. After, they go on an ill-fated trip to the Pampas, where both fail spectacularly at gaucho life.

Not everything works. O’Brien does a self-referential bit about the expensive drone he is using on the first show , and for the next four episodes I am distracted every time I see a beautiful shot thinking about the drone’s specifications and capabilities. Some of the stuff goes on a bit long, but so does my writing.

These are minor quibbles. If you’re a Conan fan, you’ll treasure the trips, just like his completists treasure encounters with a masturbating bear. The series ends with Conan tracing his family’s roots in Ireland. He comes across his ancestor’s land, makes a few jokes, but then looks at the land, clearly moved. Conan O’Brien has played the fool long enough; we grant him this moment of humanity with all our hearts.

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The Moscow Metro is the third most intensive subway system in the world after Tokyo and Seoul subways. The first line was opened on May 15, 1935. Since 1955, the metro has the name of V.I. Lenin.

The system consists of 12 lines with a total length of 305.7 km. Forty four stations are recognized cultural heritage. The largest passenger traffic is in rush hours from 8:00 to 9:00 and from 18:00 to 19:00.

Cellular communication is available on most of the stations of the Moscow Metro. In March 2012, a free Wi-Fi appeared in the Circle Line train. The Moscow Metro is open to passengers from 5:20 to 01:00. The average interval between trains is 2.5 minutes.

The fare is paid by using contactless tickets and contactless smart cards, the passes to the stations are controlled by automatic turnstiles. Ticket offices and ticket vending machines can be found in station vestibules.

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Great videos! Moscow Metro is just spectacular. I actually visited Moscow myself quite recently and wrote a post about my top 7 stations, please check it out and let me know what you think! :)

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The Moscow Metro Museum of Art: 10 Must-See Stations

There are few times one can claim having been on the subway all afternoon and loving it, but the Moscow Metro provides just that opportunity.  While many cities boast famous public transport systems—New York’s subway, London’s underground, San Salvador’s chicken buses—few warrant hours of exploration.  Moscow is different: Take one ride on the Metro, and you’ll find out that this network of railways can be so much more than point A to B drudgery.

The Metro began operating in 1935 with just thirteen stations, covering less than seven miles, but it has since grown into the world’s third busiest transit system ( Tokyo is first ), spanning about 200 miles and offering over 180 stops along the way.  The construction of the Metro began under Joseph Stalin’s command, and being one of the USSR’s most ambitious building projects, the iron-fisted leader instructed designers to create a place full of svet (radiance) and svetloe budushchee (a radiant future), a palace for the people and a tribute to the Mother nation.

Consequently, the Metro is among the most memorable attractions in Moscow.  The stations provide a unique collection of public art, comparable to anything the city’s galleries have to offer and providing a sense of the Soviet era, which is absent from the State National History Museum.  Even better, touring the Metro delivers palpable, experiential moments, which many of us don’t get standing in front of painting or a case of coins.

Though tours are available , discovering the Moscow Metro on your own provides a much more comprehensive, truer experience, something much less sterile than following a guide.  What better place is there to see the “real” Moscow than on mass transit: A few hours will expose you to characters and caricatures you’ll be hard-pressed to find dining near the Bolshoi Theater.  You become part of the attraction, hear it in the screech of the train, feel it as hurried commuters brush by: The Metro sucks you beneath the city and churns you into the mix.

With the recommendations of our born-and-bred Muscovite students, my wife Emma and I have just taken a self-guided tour of what some locals consider the top ten stations of the Moscow Metro. What most satisfied me about our Metro tour was the sense of adventure .  I loved following our route on the maps of the wagon walls as we circled the city, plotting out the course to the subsequent stops; having the weird sensation of being underground for nearly four hours; and discovering the next cavern of treasures, playing Indiana Jones for the afternoon, piecing together fragments of Russia’s mysterious history.  It’s the ultimate interactive museum.

Top Ten Stations (In order of appearance)

Kievskaya station.

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Kievskaya Station went public in March of 1937, the rails between it and Park Kultury Station being the first to cross the Moscow River.  Kievskaya is full of mosaics depicting aristocratic scenes of Russian life, with great cameo appearances by Lenin, Trotsky, and Stalin.  Each work has a Cyrillic title/explanation etched in the marble beneath it; however, if your Russian is rusty, you can just appreciate seeing familiar revolutionary dates like 1905 ( the Russian Revolution ) and 1917 ( the October Revolution ).

Mayakovskaya Station

Mayakovskaya Station ranks in my top three most notable Metro stations. Mayakovskaya just feels right, done Art Deco but no sense of gaudiness or pretention.  The arches are adorned with rounded chrome piping and create feeling of being in a jukebox, but the roof’s expansive mosaics of the sky are the real showstopper.  Subjects cleverly range from looking up at a high jumper, workers atop a building, spires of Orthodox cathedrals, to nimble aircraft humming by, a fleet of prop planes spelling out CCCP in the bluest of skies.

Novoslobodskaya Station

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Novoslobodskaya is the Metro’s unique stained glass station.  Each column has its own distinctive panels of colorful glass, most of them with a floral theme, some of them capturing the odd sailor, musician, artist, gardener, or stenographer in action.  The glass is framed in Art Deco metalwork, and there is the lovely aspect of discovering panels in the less frequented haunches of the hall (on the trackside, between the incoming staircases).  Novosblod is, I’ve been told, the favorite amongst out-of-town visitors.

Komsomolskaya Station

Komsomolskaya Station is one of palatial grandeur.  It seems both magnificent and obligatory, like the presidential palace of a colonial city.  The yellow ceiling has leafy, white concrete garland and a series of golden military mosaics accenting the tile mosaics of glorified Russian life.  Switching lines here, the hallway has an Alice-in-Wonderland feel, impossibly long with decorative tile walls, culminating in a very old station left in a remarkable state of disrepair, offering a really tangible glimpse behind the palace walls.

Dostoevskaya Station

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Dostoevskaya is a tribute to the late, great hero of Russian literature .  The station at first glance seems bare and unimpressive, a stark marble platform without a whiff of reassembled chips of tile.  However, two columns have eerie stone inlay collages of scenes from Dostoevsky’s work, including The Idiot , The Brothers Karamazov , and Crime and Punishment.   Then, standing at the center of the platform, the marble creates a kaleidoscope of reflections.  At the entrance, there is a large, inlay portrait of the author.

Chkalovskaya Station

Chkalovskaya does space Art Deco style (yet again).  Chrome borders all.  Passageways with curvy overhangs create the illusion of walking through the belly of a chic, new-age spacecraft.  There are two (kos)mosaics, one at each end, with planetary subjects.  Transferring here brings you above ground, where some rather elaborate metalwork is on display.  By name similarity only, I’d expected Komsolskaya Station to deliver some kosmonaut décor; instead, it was Chkalovskaya that took us up to the space station.

Elektrozavodskaya Station

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Elektrozavodskaya is full of marble reliefs of workers, men and women, laboring through the different stages of industry.  The superhuman figures are round with muscles, Hollywood fit, and seemingly undeterred by each Herculean task they respectively perform.  The station is chocked with brass, from hammer and sickle light fixtures to beautiful, angular framework up the innards of the columns.  The station’s art pieces are less clever or extravagant than others, but identifying the different stages of industry is entertaining.

Baumanskaya Statio

Baumanskaya Station is the only stop that wasn’t suggested by the students.  Pulling in, the network of statues was just too enticing: Out of half-circle depressions in the platform’s columns, the USSR’s proud and powerful labor force again flaunts its success.  Pilots, blacksmiths, politicians, and artists have all congregated, posing amongst more Art Deco framing.  At the far end, a massive Soviet flag dons the face of Lenin and banners for ’05, ’17, and ‘45.  Standing in front of the flag, you can play with the echoing roof.

Ploshchad Revolutsii Station

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Novokuznetskaya Station

Novokuznetskaya Station finishes off this tour, more or less, where it started: beautiful mosaics.  This station recalls the skyward-facing pieces from Mayakovskaya (Station #2), only with a little larger pictures in a more cramped, very trafficked area.  Due to a line of street lamps in the center of the platform, it has the atmosphere of a bustling market.  The more inventive sky scenes include a man on a ladder, women picking fruit, and a tank-dozer being craned in.  The station’s also has a handsome black-and-white stone mural.

Here is a map and a brief description of our route:

Start at (1)Kievskaya on the “ring line” (look for the squares at the bottom of the platform signs to help you navigate—the ring line is #5, brown line) and go north to Belorusskaya, make a quick switch to the Dark Green/#2 line, and go south one stop to (2)Mayakovskaya.  Backtrack to the ring line—Brown/#5—and continue north, getting off at (3)Novosblodskaya and (4)Komsolskaya.  At Komsolskaya Station, transfer to the Red/#1 line, go south for two stops to Chistye Prudy, and get on the Light Green/#10 line going north.  Take a look at (5)Dostoevskaya Station on the northern segment of Light Green/#10 line then change directions and head south to (6)Chkalovskaya, which offers a transfer to the Dark Blue/#3 line, going west, away from the city center.  Have a look (7)Elektroskaya Station before backtracking into the center of Moscow, stopping off at (8)Baumskaya, getting off the Dark Blue/#3 line at (9)Ploschad Revolyutsii.  Change to the Dark Green/#2 line and go south one stop to see (10)Novokuznetskaya Station.

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Jonathon Engels, formerly a patron saint of misadventure, has been stumbling his way across cultural borders since 2005 and is currently volunteering in the mountains outside of Antigua, Guatemala.  For more of his work, visit his website and blog .

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Katharine McPhee on gummy bears, Kris Jenner, and what travel has taught her about perspective

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Singer, songwriter, and actress Katharine McPhee , who in 2006 was runner-up on the fifth season of “American Idol,” has toured the world extensively in the past nearly two decades. So when asked about where she would like to travel most, she replied — emphatically — “straight to my bed and home and not leave for a week.” But for now, she is on a national tour with her husband, composer and music producer/industry executive David Foster, that makes stops at the Providence Performing Arts Center on May 12, The Cabot in Beverly on May 14, and The Music Hall in Portsmouth, N.H., on May 15. “I haven’t really toured in this part of the country too much, so I am looking forward to it,” she said in a recent phone call. “I love being in different parts of the country and seeing how different the audiences are — and often being surprised.” McPhee, 40, said that while there are “challenging” aspects to being on tour with one’s spouse, she and Foster, 74, with whom she shares a 3-year-old son, Rennie, “get on great.” Having said that, she added that coming off of the “An Intimate Evening with David Foster & Katharine McPhee” tour, they both enjoy their “down time … enjoying basic things like cooking a meal and watching TV together.” McPhee, who attended the Boston Conservatory (now Boston Conservatory at Berklee) for three semesters and who in 2018 made her Broadway debut starring as Jenna in the musical “Waitress,” said that the current show features a variety of musical genres, a fair amount of storytelling, and even some occasional bickering. “It’s a pretty spontaneous evening,” she said. “And it’s a really good time.” We caught up with the Los Angeles native, who still calls LA home, to talk about all things travel.

If you could travel anywhere right now, where would you go? I travel so much these days that I would travel straight to my bed and home and not leave for a week.

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Do you prefer booking trips through a travel agent or on your own? I prefer booking through a travel agent. It’s very overwhelming looking at flights.

Thoughts on an “unplugged” vacation? It’s a good idea in theory, I guess. But I’ve never tried it. I like to know what’s happening in the world and with my loved ones.

What has been your worst vacation experience? A couple years ago on Christmas Day, traveling to Hawaii with my husband, 10-month-old, my mom, and [a] friend, the flight was delayed — but they had already put everyone on the bus to go to a different terminal and then ended up not having an actual gate so they put us on this bus and went clear across to the other side to go to a terminal where we had to stand on the tarmac for more than an hour. It was very cold and there were no bathrooms, no food … not how we wanted to spend Christmas. But we were able to find some humor in it and laugh a bit. Oh, and then once we did get on a flight and finally got Rennie to sleep, David got up to get something out of the overhead compartment, and when he closed it, he woke up our son. He was awake for the rest of the flight.

What is your favorite childhood travel memory? Going skiing with my mom, dad, and sister. Skiing takes a lot of effort — especially with kids. But it’s such a gift to have something to do all together. Having a child now I appreciate it so much more. We would mostly go to Mammoth and make a real road trip out of it. I remember stopping in a town called Bishop and always going to the same bakery every time. Great memories.

Do you vacation to relax, to learn, or for the adventure of it all? Typically, I vacation to relax and see and experience some culture and eat great food.

What book do you plan on bringing with you to read on your next vacation? ”Elon Musk,” a biography written by Walter Isaacson. I’m a fan of his [Isaacson’s] storytelling in previous biographies.

If you could travel with one famous person/celebrity, who would it be? Kris Jenner. She seems like a blast.

What is the best gift to give a traveler? RIMOWA lightweight suitcases. They are the best.

What is your go-to snack for a flight or a road trip? Not specific for me. I like all the fun junk like gummy bears and chips.

What is the coolest souvenir you’ve picked up on a vacation? Any piece of jewelry I love because it reminds of me where I was.

What is your favorite app/website for travel? Abercrombie & Kent.

What has travel taught you? That your worries and life are so small in comparison to the whole world. Your life holds the same value as anyone else’s, so don’t sweat the small stuff. And you can also go somewhere and start over if you wanted.

What is your best travel tip? Pack light. Plan out your looks for each day.

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Touring the Top 10 Moscow Metro Stations

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Komsomolskaya metro station

Komsomolskaya metro station looks like a museum. It has vaulted ceilings and baroque decor.

Hidden underground, in the heart of Moscow, are historical and architectural treasures of Russia. These are Soviet-era creations – the metro stations of Moscow.

Our guide Maria introduced these elaborate metro stations as “the palaces for the people.” Built between 1937 and 1955, each station holds its own history and stories. Stalin had the idea of building beautiful underground spaces that the masses could enjoy. They would look like museums, art centers, concert halls, palaces and churches. Each would have a different theme. None would be alike.

The two-hour private tour was with a former Intourist tour guide named Maria. Maria lived in Moscow all her life and through the communist era of 60s to 90s. She has been a tour guide for more than 30 years. Being in her 60s, she moved rather quickly for her age. We traveled and crammed with Maria and other Muscovites on the metro to visit 10 different metro stations.

Arrow showing the direction of metro line 1 and 2

Arrow showing the direction of metro line 1 and 2

Moscow subways are very clean

Moscow subways are very clean

To Maria, every street, metro and building told a story. I couldn’t keep up with her stories. I don’t remember most of what she said because I was just thrilled being in Moscow.   Added to that, she spilled out so many Russian words and names, which to one who can’t read Cyrillic, sounded so foreign and could be easily forgotten.

The metro tour was the first part of our all day tour of Moscow with Maria. Here are the stations we visited:

1. Komsomolskaya Metro Station  is the most beautiful of them all. Painted yellow and decorated with chandeliers, gold leaves and semi precious stones, the station looks like a stately museum. And possibly decorated like a palace. I saw Komsomolskaya first, before the rest of the stations upon arrival in Moscow by train from St. Petersburg.

2. Revolution Square Metro Station (Ploshchad Revolyutsii) has marble arches and 72 bronze sculptures designed by Alexey Dushkin. The marble arches are flanked by the bronze sculptures. If you look closely you will see passersby touching the bronze dog's nose. Legend has it that good luck comes to those who touch the dog's nose.

Touch the dog's nose for good luck. At the Revolution Square station

Touch the dog's nose for good luck. At the Revolution Square station

Revolution Square Metro Station

Revolution Square Metro Station

3. Arbatskaya Metro Station served as a shelter during the Soviet-era. It is one of the largest and the deepest metro stations in Moscow.

Arbatskaya Metro Station

Arbatskaya Metro Station

4. Biblioteka Imeni Lenina Metro Station was built in 1935 and named after the Russian State Library. It is located near the library and has a big mosaic portrait of Lenin and yellow ceramic tiles on the track walls.

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Lenin's portrait at the Biblioteka Imeni Lenina Metro Station

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5. Kievskaya Metro Station was one of the first to be completed in Moscow. Named after the capital city of Ukraine by Kiev-born, Nikita Khruschev, Stalin's successor.

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Kievskaya Metro Station

6. Novoslobodskaya Metro Station  was built in 1952. It has 32 stained glass murals with brass borders.

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Novoslobodskaya metro station

7. Kurskaya Metro Station was one of the first few to be built in Moscow in 1938. It has ceiling panels and artwork showing Soviet leadership, Soviet lifestyle and political power. It has a dome with patriotic slogans decorated with red stars representing the Soviet's World War II Hall of Fame. Kurskaya Metro Station is a must-visit station in Moscow.

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Ceiling panel and artworks at Kurskaya Metro Station

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8. Mayakovskaya Metro Station built in 1938. It was named after Russian poet Vladmir Mayakovsky. This is one of the most beautiful metro stations in the world with 34 mosaics painted by Alexander Deyneka.

Mayakovskaya station

Mayakovskaya station

Mayakovskaya metro station

One of the over 30 ceiling mosaics in Mayakovskaya metro station

9. Belorusskaya Metro Station is named after the people of Belarus. In the picture below, there are statues of 3 members of the Partisan Resistance in Belarus during World War II. The statues were sculpted by Sergei Orlov, S. Rabinovich and I. Slonim.

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10. Teatralnaya Metro Station (Theatre Metro Station) is located near the Bolshoi Theatre.

Teatralnaya Metro Station decorated with porcelain figures .

Teatralnaya Metro Station decorated with porcelain figures .

Taking the metro's escalator at the end of the tour with Maria the tour guide.

Taking the metro's escalator at the end of the tour with Maria the tour guide.

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January 15, 2017 at 8:17 am

An excellent read! Thanks for much for sharing the Russian metro system with us. We're heading to Moscow in April and exploring the metro stations were on our list and after reading your post, I'm even more excited to go visit them. Thanks again 🙂

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Hi, do you remember which tour company you contacted for this tour?

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An international team of researchers found that heavy rains had intensified in the region, though they couldn’t say for sure how much climate change was responsible.

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Scenes of flood-ravaged neighborhoods in one of the planet’s driest regions stunned the world this month. Heavy rains in the United Arab Emirates and Oman submerged cars, clogged highways and killed at least 21 people. Flights out of Dubai’s airport, a major global hub, were severely disrupted.

The downpours weren’t a total surprise — forecasters had anticipated the storms several days earlier and issued warnings. But they were certainly unusual.

Here’s what to know.

Heavy rain there is rare, but not unheard-of.

On average, the Arabian Peninsula receives a scant few inches of rain a year, although scientists have found that a sizable chunk of that precipitation falls in infrequent but severe bursts, not as periodic showers. These rains often come during El Niño conditions like the ones the world is experiencing now.

U.A.E. officials said the 24-hour rain total on April 16 was the country’s largest since records there began in 1949 . And parts of the nation had already experienced an earlier round of thunderstorms in March.

Oman, with its coastline on the Arabian Sea, is also vulnerable to tropical cyclones. Past storms there have brought torrential rain, powerful winds and mudslides, causing extensive damage.

Global warming is projected to intensify downpours.

Stronger storms are a key consequence of human-caused global warming. As the atmosphere gets hotter, it can hold more moisture, which can eventually make its way down to the earth as rain or snow.

But that doesn’t mean rainfall patterns are changing in precisely the same way across every part of the globe.

In their latest assessment of climate research , scientists convened by the United Nations found there wasn’t enough data to have firm conclusions about rainfall trends in the Arabian Peninsula and how climate change was affecting them. The researchers said, however, that if global warming were to be allowed to continue worsening in the coming decades, extreme downpours in the region would quite likely become more intense and more frequent.

Hot oceans are a big factor.

An international team of scientists has made a first attempt at estimating the extent to which climate change may have contributed to April’s storms. The researchers didn’t manage to pin down the connection precisely, though in their analysis, they did highlight one known driver of heavy rain in the region: above-normal ocean temperatures.

Large parts of the Indian, Pacific and Atlantic Oceans have been hotter than usual recently, in part because of El Niño and other natural weather cycles, and in part because of human-induced warming .

When looking only at El Niño years, the scientists estimated that storm events as infrequent as this month’s delivered 10 percent to 40 percent more rain to the region than they would in a world that hadn’t been warmed by human activities. They cautioned, however, that these estimates were highly uncertain.

“Rainfall, in general, is getting more extreme,” said Mansour Almazroui, a climate scientist at King Abdulaziz University in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, and one of the researchers who contributed to the analysis.

The analysis was conducted by scientists affiliated with World Weather Attribution, a research collaboration that studies extreme weather events shortly after they occur. Their findings about this month’s rains haven’t yet been peer reviewed, but are based on standardized methods .

The role of cloud seeding isn’t clear.

The U.A.E. has for decades worked to increase rainfall and boost water supplies by seeding clouds. Essentially, this involves shooting particles into clouds to encourage the moisture to gather into larger, heavier droplets, ones that are more likely to fall as rain or snow.

Cloud seeding and other rain-enhancement methods have been tried around the world, including in Australia, China, India, Israel, South Africa and the United States. Studies have found that these operations can, at best, affect precipitation modestly — enough to turn a downpour into a bigger downpour, but probably not a drizzle into a deluge.

Still, experts said pinning down how much seeding might have contributed to this month’s storms would require detailed study.

“In general, it is quite a challenge to assess the impact of seeding,” said Luca Delle Monache, a climate scientist at the Scripps Institution of Oceanography in La Jolla, Calif. Dr. Delle Monache has been leading efforts to use artificial intelligence to improve the U.A.E.’s rain-enhancement program.

An official with the U.A.E.’s National Center of Meteorology, Omar Al Yazeedi, told news outlets that the agency didn’t conduct any seeding during the latest storms. His statements didn’t make clear, however, whether that was also true in the hours or days before.

Mr. Al Yazeedi didn’t respond to emailed questions from The New York Times, and Adel Kamal, a spokesman for the center, didn’t have further comment.

Cities in dry places just aren’t designed for floods.

Wherever it happens, flooding isn’t just a matter of how much rain comes down. It’s also about what happens to all that water once it’s on the ground — most critically, in the places people live.

Cities in arid regions often aren’t designed to drain very effectively. In these areas, paved surfaces block rain from seeping into the earth below, forcing it into drainage systems that can easily become overwhelmed.

One recent study of Sharjah , the capital of the third-largest emirate in the U.A.E., found that the city’s rapid growth over the past half-century had made it vulnerable to flooding at far lower levels of rain than before.

Omnia Al Desoukie contributed reporting.

Raymond Zhong reports on climate and environmental issues for The Times. More about Raymond Zhong

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