Just found this new offer on Facebook. Hopefully it's of some benefit to the many Optus prepaid customers.
Get ready to live more Yes! with great value Optus Prepaid. We've included generous calls, text and data on My Prepaid Daily and Monthly plans. Data is charged per KB.
AFAIK Lyca operates on only part of the Telstra 3G network, and data is slow as it is routed via the UK
and data is pretty slow as it is routed via the UK
still may be a better option for those people in a crap Optus coverage area…
routed via the UK
Why would they route it from the UK when its available locally ? DO u have a link or something about this.
Hopefully a Lyca Mobile user can provide some insight about speeds. I have no problem with 3G speeds, still using amaysim 3G and its faster than my ADSL2 connection at home at times
When I go down to the shops, I usually take the route via Thailand.
This is my second month with Lyca and it's been pretty damn good so far.
I've not had any coverage issues, but speeds are faster than Voda or Optus, a bit slower than telstra, but I'm happy to put up with that to save $20 a month from telstra.
Lack of MMS hasn't been an issue, I use whatsapp/facebook messenger if i need to.
If someone sends you an MMS you can view it on the Telstra website.
EDIT: did a quick speed test, I sit about 10mbs. Not amazing but I don't load videos often, so no issues.
lyca doesnt have mms capability
Lycamobile is a good deal but sadly there is no tethering.
is that iOS specific or have they got a way to block it on Android as well?
Pretty sure any device. Not sure how it works. Have a read of the comments here maybe…
This seems to good to be true, is data charged per mb or kb
We're currently with Boost on the $40 recharge which has unlimited calls/sms/mms and 2.5GB of data the last time I checked. We only started with them because I didn't want to stay on contract anymore and the Telstra network has great coverage. Can anyone share their experience if they've tried both Boost and Optus?
I'm with Virgin who use the Optus network. Still get plenty of blackspot areas with almost zero coverage around inner Melbourne and down the Peninsula. When using my Telstra wifi modem, I get strong reception in all those areas.
If you can afford it, stick with the Telstra network…
There will soon (after 31 March) be a $20 recharge on Boost too which is worth considering, depending on your usage.
100 minutes, unlimited SMS, 1 gig data.
See here: http://boost.com.au/$20-ultra-sim-prepaid-plan.aspx
wow this seems great… this would be 3g only though, no?
It actually uses H+ network which is between 3G and 4G.
http://www.quora.com/What-is-the-difference-between-the-E-H-…
@hashtagbargain
Yes, Boost currently offers 3G only.
Old $30 prepaid social was so much better :( shame it's discontinued
My family are still grandfathered on prepaid social but was thinking of switching to this as I thought it seemed better. Why is the social so much better? It only has 500mb data. I don't think any of us use >1gb Facebook data but I may be wrong.
Also, I was wondering if facebook voice/video calling is unmetered on social?
The call minutes can be used to call certain countries as well!
You can watch any videos on Facebook and I think anything with the app is unmetered. (The messenger app isn't unmetered).
Data add one are cheap
http://boost.com.au/$20-ultra-sim-prepaid-plan.aspx
Better deal.
Not really sure how you reckon that's better?
Optus is 4G
Boost is 3G
Optus has 500mb more data and 200 more minutes talk time for only $10 extra…?
what use is 4g when you get zero reception?
and the rest isnt worth $10.
Optus 4G is actually pretty good. I get ~20-25mbits and my phone only supports 1800mhz.
Optus is going absolutely gangbusters with their 700mhz 4G rollout, outpacing Telstra by over 2:1.
I get ~20-25mbits and my phone only supports 1800mhz.
Even at that speed, 1.5GB only lasts 10 minutes (per month) .
4G is of limited usefulness until the capacity is increased and quotas raised dramatically.
Am glad Optus is still grandfathering the ex-woolies $26 / 45 day with 5GB.
Yep me too.
I think their strategy is to not offer 4G - that's the carrot to upgrade.
If you have friend or family that has a optus landline you can get them to go with you to sign up the $45 sim only plan which has unlimited calls + text and 3gb net and you save $10 so it's only $5 more but unlimited calls plus double the data
I just signed for a sim only plan at $30, you should know that they don't have a "Excess Spend Threshold" so with Optus your bill is unlimited.
I am going to switch to a pre-paid, I have accepted to pay $10 and have no liability.
Just a friendly warning…
Thanks also thhe only overspending with my current option would be if I go over 3gb of data which then they charge you a extra $10 for 1gb. Thats the only charge everything else is unlimited and like prepaid so if I want to stop I just won't pay.
Yay well at least it looks like the competition is finally causing the bigger telcos to stop price gouging too much. Still not gonna switch from my $8.90 1gb plan for this.
Optus in Sydney is not too bad, speed is pretty average probably due to it being oversubscribed, but so far coverage hasn't been an issue.
Thanks TA, this deal is a lot better than the current prepaid social! :)
This is a good deal for me. I'm with Optus now on a $50 a month Xperia Z plan with 1.5gb data. My plan comes up at the end of the month and much to my dismay most 4G plans with an included phone these days are $60 and up.
Using this, I can buy a phone outright for around $500 and pay $30 a month. Effectively this is exactly the same as the $50 a month plan I am currently on!
Exactly the same, except you wouldn't be stuck in a conract with a network-locked handset?
Well yeah, so definitely a better deal. When I got the Z a couple of years ago it was brand new and $200 odd cheaper than buying the phone outright.
Checkout the Asus zenfone 2.
With prepaid, am I able to use direct debit to pay the $30 every 30 days or do I have to do it old school and buy a recharge card?
There is an option "Setup AutoRecharge with credit card" on their prepaid recharge site.
This or telechoice?
btw guys, if you are existing Optus Prepaid customer and wanted this deal, all you have to do BEFORE you recharge is do a change of rate plan by txting 'MENU' to 9999 and following the sms prompt ..
I know this isn't the cheapest deal around but for per KB billing vs other MVNO which was per MB billing
Checked the Critical Information Summary and Social Networking traffic isn't unmetered. Boo-urns. As an existing $ 40.00 pre-paid customer I'm tempted but wonder whether my unmetered social networking usage would mean I'd chew through that 1.5 GB like a tube of Pringles. I suppose one or two $ 5 data top-ups would make things square again.
http://smb.optus.com.au/opfiles/Shop/All/cis/Cis%20Documents…
This I hot if you have internet and phone from Optus costs you only $20. I will sign up as my 3g works only with Optus (I've got a UK iPhone 5 which uses their bands). Husband is on the Lyca and absolutely loves it. We haven't had to call cs, maybe that's why. He topped $20 and got all unlimited plus the 5gb. This month we are topping online. Just s shame that my phone needs Optus. Mind you I don't know how long lyca will be $20 a month as usually is $30. Still good value though. Optus is good if you get $10 off though.
I am pretty sure your phone doesn't need optus. have you tried your husband's sim card by any chance?
"This I hot if you have internet and phone from Optus costs you only $20. "
where did you hear/get this? I'm interested.
Thanks
Can i activate a $30 (currently $15 at woolies)sim with monthly plan, use the 1.5 Gb of data then change to the $2 per day plan and get a further 7.5 Gb of data?
Looks like you can't do that as soon as you change plan you lose any credit you had and have to recharge :(
This is a better deal, on telstra i think
Lyca Mobile Super Saver Plan $20 - Unlimited calls and text with 5GB data