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Australia - Obtain a Post Paid Number

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ProcedureEdit

  1. Go to the Telecommunication Universal Service Management Agency or to the Government Department of Communication to find registered / authorized telecom companies;
  2. Select one that is affordable and seems reliable to you, go to the identified telecom company and find out the requirement for obtaining a prepared number;
  3. Gather all necessary documents and proceed with obtain application forms. These can also be downloaded from telecom websites. For instance visit : http://www.redbullmobile.com.au/help-support/faq/postpaid-faq/ for a sample form.
  4. Complete the Application form, and also the Porting Authority form if you wish to retain an existing mobile number and return these completed forms.

Apply on LineEdit

  • To apply for a Post Paid account, an applicant can visit the chosen telecoms website of your choice.
    • The system takes the applicant through the application process and after completion of all steps submit application.
  • When application is received, it is processed and your request is worked on, Upon successful Application you will be notified, and at that point yo can complete the Direct Debit form and return this to the address listed on the application form.



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Required DocumentsEdit

Identification documents like a Drivers License, or Valid Passport


Office Locations & ContactsEdit

Department of Communications
GPO Box 2154
Canberra ACT 2601, Australia
38 Sydney Avenue
Forrest ACT 2603
Telephone: 1800 254 649 (free call) or 02 6271 1000 (international +61 2 6271 1000)
Email: [email protected]

Telecommunications Universal Service Management Agency (TUSMA)
Melbourne
Level 46
Melbourne Central Tower
360 Elizabeth Street
Melbourne VIC 3000
PO Box 13310
Law Courts
Melbourne VIC 8010
Tel: 03 9097 8300
Fax: 03 9097 8399
Email: [email protected]



EligibilityEdit

Applicants for Post Paid must be over the age of eighteen (18) years.



FeesEdit

  • Access 30 Monthly fee approximately $39
  • Access 180 Access fee approximately $199
  • The Access 365 yearly fee approximately $365



ValidityEdit

Validity varies basing on the amount paid the minimum access time is thirty (30) day therefore a monthly fee must be deposited every after thirty days to renew access. Applicants may pay for Access 30, Access 180 or Access 365.


Documents to UseEdit

  • Application Form
  • Direct Debit Form
  • Porting Form

Application Form, Direct Debit Form and Porting Form can be viewed at http://www.redbullmobile.com.au/help-support/faq/postpaid-faq/


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Processing TimeEdit

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InstructionsEdit

  • Holders of post paid numbers must to pay a minimum amount (called a minimum monthly spend) every month until your contract term is over.
  • Minimum monthly spend covers only a set amount worth of calls and text and a set amount of data (called your monthly allowance).
  • Not that not all plans come with data.
  • An extra fee is charged for using beyond monthly allowance.
  • Extra fees are deducted upon top of minimum monthly spend.
  • Applicants are subjected to credit checks and authority deserves the right to decline application requests that do not meet the requirements.
  • Post Paid accounts, must be paid via Direct Debit each month from a nominated Credit Card or via Direct Debit from your bank account.
  • Monthly Invoices are emailed each month to a the clients' nominated email address supplied.



Required InformationEdit

  • Full name and address of applicant
  • Nationality



Need for the DocumentEdit

Post-paid customers are those numbers billed for their use on a monthly basis. The charges are based on either the terms of a contract or on the amount of services they have used. In this case holders are of the post-paid numbers are bound to signing contracts with the issuing company.

In Australia holders of such are locked into a contract with your phone company for a contract term (usually ranging between 1 month and 24 months). They receive quality services like full time connectivity, local and international calling while in Australia, there is no maintenance fees in this case and no expiration if monthly fees are paid. In fact for quality, versatility and dependability having a post paid number is one of the best choices



Information which might helpEdit

  • Minimum monthly spend plus any other services used is paid at the end of the month on top of your monthly allowance.
  • There is no restriction on how long a person must have the number, he / she has a right to choose how many months you want to continue for.
  • A pay shall pay for a full month even when he / she decided to leave in the middle of a month.



Other uses of the Document/CertificateEdit

  • There are unlimited calls made;
  • Holders cannot be disconnected in the middle of a conversation due to insufficient funds;



External LinksEdit

http://www.lawstuff.org.au/qld_law/topics/article20/article3
http://www.virginmobile.com.au/monthly-mobile-plans
http://www.redbullmobile.com.au/help-support/faq/prepaid-faq/
http://www.communications.gov.au/telephone_services/telephone_numbering



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