Just got my Telstra bill and notification that o/seas sms are rising from 25-35c 15th nov.
My sms costs whilst away were 14-15c ea with XL COMM and 27-28 with T-CELL. I will take note of all those messages you get when you arrive next time and make sure I send via XL (if I don't smash the phone when I get 3 in a row at 1.30am lol)
When I wanted to call home I just used my telstra telecard ($1 per minute)or even easier just texted home to ring me at a certain time and made sure I was in room then. I will set up Skype on my home computer (currently only on my laptop which I took) so family can ring for (I think)16c minute from that next time.
Hope this helps someone, especially with all the worried rellies after this morning.
Sue;~)