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Communication Guide

It is fairly easy to connect most communication services in Sydney. The major companies can usually provide a ‘bundle’ of services to you and will also be able to offer you a discount rate for bundling these services together. Internet, phone, and mobile rates change frequently as it is a highly competitive market, so it is best to check and compare rates a week before you require a connection. When you’ve selected a provider you are happy with, it can take between 24 hours and to a week to connect services, and up to three days for internet connections, so give your utility provider plenty of forewarning before you intend to move in.

The major providers for home phone, mobile phone, and internet services are as follows:

Top Tips

01 Consider your commute when choosing where to live. Look for convenient access to roads or public transport.
02 Entry to public schools is determined by where you live, so you’ll need to base your housing search on the school’s district.
03 Secondhand shopping for furniture, household items and other necessities is very popular. Garage sales and online classifieds can reduce your costs.
04 Sydney can be overwhelming and joining a local community group will help you meet people and make friends with common interests.
05 Overseas calling cards are the most economical way to talk with friends and family back home. You can talk for less than .05c a minute with some cards

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Interesting fact

Indigenous Australians make up just 0.6 per cent of Sydney’s population.
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