Help and troubleshooting

Mobile Data

If you are having issues getting online, check the following.

• Have you activated your SIM card? You can activate your SIM card here.
• Are your monthly payments up to date? Login to MyDodo to check your account balance.
• Does your plan include a monthly data allowance? You can login to MyDodo to view your data allowance and remaining balance.

If mobile data is still not working, please check that you have the correct mobile data settings as shown below.

GPRS Settings:
 

If your settings are correct and the sim card is active but mobile data is not working, contact us via online chat for further assistance.

MMS

If you are new to Dodo, and you cannot send or receive MMS, you contact us via online chat found here to activate MMS on your service.

Assuming that MMS is already active, and you are still having issues, you can check that you have the correct MMS settings as shown below.

MMS Settings: 

Still having issues? Contact us for further assistance.

Service suspension

Your service may have been suspended for one of several reasons. If your payments are up to date your service should be working without any issue.

If your payments are up to date and your are still unable to use your service, try our mobile troubleshooting steps found here.

If you followed the online troubleshooting steps, and still have service issues, please raise a support request via MyDodo.

Basic troubleshooting

If your handset is not working please try following steps:

• Turn the phone off
• Remove battery and SIM card from the handset
• Put the battery and SIM back in the handset and turn your phone on again
• If still not working, try your SIM in another handset. This will help you determine if the problem is your SIM card or your handset
• If the SIM is working in an another handset - that means there is an issue with your handset or potentially your handset is locked to a different provider
• If the SIM card is not working in another handset - that means it is most likely issue with your SIM

If it is an issue with your SIM card, please raise a support request via MyDodo.

If you suspect an issue with the handset, we suggest you contact the manufacturer.

Use your mobile data on other devices

Also known as tethering, Mobile Hotspot allows the sharing of an internet connection from one device to another via Wi-Fi.

For information on how to enable this, please refer to your device manual.

Help with your new mobile service

New Number

If you are activating a new number, ensure your new Dodo SIM card is inserted and seated correctly in your device. We also recommend that you power cycle your handset/hardware after activation.

To power cycle your device, simply turn it off for 30 seconds, then turn it back on again.

Transferring your number to Dodo

When transferring a number to Dodo, we suggest you leave your original SIM in your device until it stops working.

When your old service has stopped working, turn your device off, remove your old SIM card, insert your new Dodo SIM card, and turn your device back on.

If you have tried the above steps, and are still having difficulty, please raise a support request at MyDodo.

Related

How do I fix mobile issues?

Your mobile device may not be working due to any of the below:

Service suspension

• Your service may have been suspended for one of several reasons. If your payments are up to date your service should be working without any issue. Log into MyDodo to check your balance or pay a bill.

Handset or SIM issue

• If your payments are up to date and you are still unable to use your service, try our mobile troubleshooting steps found here.

Device not compatible with Triple Zero (000) calls

• By law Dodo is required to block mobile phones that cannot call Triple Zero (000) from accessing the mobile network from 28 October 2024, as per the Telecommunications (Emergency Call Service) Amendment Determination 2024 (No. 1) of 23 October 2024.
• Text 3 to 3498 to determine if your handset is compatible or click here if you have no active service.

If you require further assistance, please contact us via online chat here.

Life threatening calls

If you are receiving calls threatening you, a family member or your property, immediately contact the Police on 000.

Unwanted marketing or sales calls

If you are receiving unwanted sales and marketing calls, you can register your number on the National Do Not Call Register here.

More information about the National Do Not Call Register can be found on their website here.

Nuisance calls

If you are receiving nuisance calls that are not life threatening, you may contact us to speak to a Customer Service agent to advise that you are receiving a number of unwelcome communications.

Scam calls

Never give an unknown caller any personal or financial information.

If you have received a scam or phishing call and you’ve disclosed any financial information on the call, we suggest that you contact your financial institution.

You should also report the call to Scamwatch at www.scamwatch.gov.au/report-a-scam

How can I detect a scam call or SMS?

With scammers becoming more sophisticated, calls and SMS can sometimes appear to originate from a credible source such as a government agency or other well-known organisations. Go with your first instinct and never respond to a request for personal or account information, demand for immediate payment or remote access to a device.

Although these calls and SMS can appear to be genuine, credible sources generally don’t ask for this type of information over the phone or in an SMS, so it is important to be vigilant. Scammers may also:

• Claim that you have won a prize
• Use a well-known logo or send an SMS that appears to be legitimate
• Call or SMS multiple times
• Use a recorded message to urge you to return the call
• Add a link in an SMS to get more information

How can I protect myself from scam calls and SMS?

If something doesn’t look or sound right, or if something is too good to be true, it usually is. To help safeguard yourself, you should:

• Do not respond to missed calls or SMS from unknown international numbers
• Block any numbers on your phone that you suspect to be a scam call or SMS
• If you don’t know the number, let the call go through to voicemail in the first instance. Then check if the number is from a credible source by searching for the organisation’s official number online before returning the call
• Be careful where you share any personal information in an online setting such as social media
• Avoid clicking on any unknown links in text messages
• Immediately contact your financial institution if you believe you may have lost money to a scam

How do I report a scam call or SMS?

You can contact Dodo directly or make a report to Scamwatch, a division of the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission.

Where can I find more information?

The following agencies provide helpful material on scam calls and SMS:

ACMA

The Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC)

Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC)

If your phone has been lost or stolen and you need a new SIM card, you can order a replacement by logging into MyDodo*.

1. Select you mobile from ‘My services’.
2. Under ‘Manage my Postpaid Mobile’ click ‘Order replacement SIM’.
3. Update the delivery address if required.
4. If your phone was stolen, you can temporarily block calls and SMS.
5. Click ‘SEND ME MY SIM’

You should receive your Dodo Mobile SIM card within 1-4 business days of placing your order.

Please check Australia Post for accurate timeframes relevant to your location.

If your mobile service is not working correctly, please follow our troubleshooting steps found here. If you are still experiencing service issues, call us on 13 36 36 for further assistance.
 

Accounts signed up before 1 March 2023:

Customers on older Dodo Mobile plans will need to call us on 13 36 36 to request a replacement SIM card.

An IMEI (International Mobile Equipment Identifier) is the unique code that is programmed into every phone or mobile device.

When you contact your device manufacturer, they will most probably require this code.

To find your phone’s IMEI follow the following steps:

1. Open your phone app,
2. Dial *#06# into the dial pad,
3. Press enter or call, and
4. Your device automatically responds with its IMEI.

You can use the IMEI to check your device specifications with the manufacturer.