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Optus Wireless Broadband 200GB (4G Network) from $60/Mth (if You Bundle with Mobile). One Month Free if You Sign up Online

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Optus Wireless Broadband 200GB (4G Network) from $60/Mth (if You Bundle with Mobile). One Month Free if You Sign up Online
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Megskins on 20/12/2016 - 10:15 optus.com.au (3577 clicks)
Last edited 20/12/2016 - 20:00 by 1 other user

Hey,

So Optus has upped their wireless broadband offering. Works on the 4G network. A good option if you rent or move house alot (i do) as you can move it with you and doesn't require a phoneline.

200GB Wireless broadband -
Month to month - $80/mth (plus cost of modem)
12 month contract - $80/mth (plus $10/mth for 12 months for modem ($120))
24 month contract - $80/mth (free modem)

Also you can get $20/mth off if you bundle with a mobile plan over $30/mth - http://www.optus.com.au/shop/bundles/20-dollar-discount

What i did:

12 month contract -
$36/mth mobile sim only ($40/mth with student discount) -see here https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/283163
$70/mth 200GB wireless broadband ($20/mth off bundled) including modem free and one month free ($70 credit)

Full cost = Mobile $436 for a year + Broadband $770

note: Up to 12/1 Mbps download/upload in 2300 MHz areas. Up to 5/1 Mbps in other areas. Check your area with their technical support before sign up

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    • smux on 21/12/2016 - 08:56

      Well if imei spoofing is possible then maybe you could use it in a different device

  • entropysbane on 20/12/2016 - 13:15

    it's a pity that you cant access something like this through telstra's 4GX. I got 186Mbps down, 40Mbps up, 28ms ping on my iphone just in the street in south brisbane on speedtest. Wouldn't it be cheaper to build out cell towers to deal with the bandwidth then to bury a fibre cable everywhere up to people's houses? Quicker too.

    • robertm on 20/12/2016 - 13:35

      How about 60 Tbps?

    • elusive on 20/12/2016 - 13:45
      +3

      One problem with wireless networks is they operate over a shared carrier. This means that if everyone within a certain area is using the network at the same time, each person gets reduced speeds. I've seen speeds vary between 170 and 30 down depending on time of day.

      Radio signal propagation is also a very finicky thing - literally turning around and facing the other way can be the difference between 150 or 20. I've seen that happen. Take a step to the left, and your speeds double. In a dense city with lots of towers, the path a signal takes can be pretty crazy.

      Basically, FTTP is a more reliable/consistent option. And it the carrier should be able to easily go up to (or exceeding?) 1 Gbps if the termination equipment supports it.

      (Funnily enough, wireless actually tends to work better in remote areas where you can get line-of-sight to the tower from long distances.)

  • wei13 on 20/12/2016 - 13:18

    Does anyone know how speed would compare with say NBN fixed wireless?
    We're getting NBN wireless in the next 2 months I think.

  • NEEDHELP on 20/12/2016 - 13:43

    Star Wars - The Congestion Strikes Back!

  • C0mbat on 20/12/2016 - 13:45

    I struggle to get 10mbps on my Optus ADSL+ connection so this would probably be better. My Telstra 4g connection is giving me 19mbps download and 22mbps upload right now which is much better than my broadband.

    Back in NZ I got 30mbps from both. I just assumed that Australia would be light years ahead when I moved here in the winter.

    • s26f84 on 20/12/2016 - 14:37

      haha.. NZ is a first world country.. back home i used to bought 100/50 plan and got 95/38 speeds.. Aussie is so backwards..

  • giventofly on 20/12/2016 - 14:02

    Would have jumped at it if I didn't get migrated to their cable network.

    Was previously on ADSL and this would have been an upgrade, a very hand one at that.

  • AliensStoleMyMoney on 20/12/2016 - 14:28

    anywhere to check coverage that isnt linked to a devce ( for some reason you always need to enter your phone model etc) live in a shared house and game and do updates/buy games online so this is really tempting
    paying 55 for 40 gb of 10000 / 1000 kbps so not like ill miss speed

    • Megskins on 20/12/2016 - 14:50

      i called optus technical support to check my coverage area. They will tell you where your closest towers are and when they were upgraded and such.

  • UnciasDream on 20/12/2016 - 14:49

    See if there's any Fixed Wireless providers in your area before looking at something like this.

    For example the provider I'm with offers 500GB with 25/10 for $74.95 and $149 setup fee on 12 month contract.

    Usually these companies focus on a city or local area so you might want to ask around for providers on Whirlpool etc.

    I used to use Vividwireless and could never go back unless there was no other option.

    • AliensStoleMyMoney on 20/12/2016 - 14:51

      who you using now thats a pretty great deal :D

      • UnciasDream on 20/12/2016 - 14:54

        I use UnitiWireless, they cover some places in Adelaide. Like I said, find out providers that might service your area.

        • chartparker on 20/12/2016 - 19:36

          They're also in central Melbourne and Bayside. Which is really annoying because I only found out about them the day after I bought the Vivid modem and signed up with them >_<

        • T1OOO on 21/12/2016 - 14:32

          why no add the raptor? 50mb?

          im in Adelaide, please tell me of stability, latency, congestion …….

        • UnciasDream on 21/12/2016 - 23:20
          +1

          @T1OOO: Oh I do have the raptor add-on, I was just giving s pricing suggestion.

          I've never had any latency or congestion issues. My local tower is relatively new so there were a few teething issues but soooo much better than the joke of a connection that I was getting with ADSL2

        • T1OOO on 22/12/2016 - 06:56

          @UnciasDream:

          I signed up last night! About time we got better speeds.

        • T1OOO on 22/12/2016 - 09:18

          @UnciasDream:

          how can you see where the towers are? im in seaton.

        • UnciasDream on 15/01/2017 - 20:47

          @T1OOO: You would be on the Findon tower, just like me. I'm in Woodville West. Small world.

        • T1OOO on 15/01/2017 - 20:53

          @UnciasDream:

          nope, findon has too many trees, westlakes same story, woolville tower dono…

          so iv had to go with nuSkope, uniti were pretty usless, did everything they could to make sure i didnt get it.

        • UnciasDream on 15/01/2017 - 21:03

          @T1OOO: That sucks. You're connected to nuSkope now?

          I actually tried nuScope first and my place failed because of trees and tall buildings in the area.

          I have friends with nuScope and they've been really happy, so I'd say you would be too.

          All that matters is you end up with a fast connection. I've noticed both nuScope and Uniti are very picky about houses they connect. From what I understand, if one house is running poorly it effects all connections to the same tower, so it's probably not worth the hassle for them if it's not 100%.

        • T1OOO on 15/01/2017 - 21:22

          @UnciasDream:

          nope, only put in the application to nuskope last week after twice bing denied by unity and them not moving the ball over xmas….

          right now actually, given nuskope will sot me $139 vs $59 for my adsl, im not sure i actually even want it now….

    • T1OOO on 21/12/2016 - 14:29

      who you with!?

  • cisco on 20/12/2016 - 14:52

    Let's say I connect my Optus fetch box to it will the data count toward 200GB?

  • econzune on 20/12/2016 - 14:57

    I checked coverage for address in Sydney inner city and it says "not available." I checked the 4G Plus network map which certainly covers all of Sydney's inner city. Is that a trick to not congest city network towers? Can I still order or will online people give me hard time to do so?

    • StevePER on 20/12/2016 - 19:47

      If you're confident you could borrow an address from friends or family. They won't let you order with an "ineligible" address.

    • dunker56 on 21/12/2016 - 05:20

      Careful, there is a difference between 4g and 4gplus band frequency, the two are not the same, and there is a reason this deal is not on the 4gx/+ frequency.
      I live in an area where I get no 4g at all, but plenty of 4gx/plus.

  • AliensStoleMyMoney on 20/12/2016 - 15:14

    is there a expiry on this ? the student apartment might be getting nuskope wanna give them to February if not ill do this :)

  • cureforanitch on 20/12/2016 - 15:25

    Probably a silly question but would this work with the whole Optus data share. As in would this 200gb pool be available for me to use as part of my phone plan too?

    • xyron on 20/12/2016 - 15:31

      No.

    • cbpeh1 on 20/12/2016 - 16:06
      +1

      lol! nice idea.

  • lockmc on 20/12/2016 - 16:16

    I signed up about 3 weeks ago to Wireless Broadband through Optus and couldn't be happier.
    I get a consistent 12Mb and can stream Netflix without issue at good quality.
    Definitely recommend this for anyone who doesn't have NBN and is stuck with shitty ADSL

    • CleverCounter on 20/12/2016 - 17:39

      Which city?

      • lockmc on 21/12/2016 - 07:31

        Mornington Peninsula, VIC

    • Maxxjet on 20/12/2016 - 18:50

      How long can the 200gb last you on Netflix?

      • chartparker on 20/12/2016 - 19:33

        We were on Optus wireless for a month. Even holding back (ie, watching an hour or two every night of youtube/netflix streaming and minimal downloading/gamning etc) we still went over the limit. Switched to Vivid and can say we didn't really notice the slightly slower speed. At least this way we don't have to constantly worry about chewing through our data allowance.

        Also where we are the speed is constantly 10Mbps (Optus was ALWAYS 12Mbps) no matter what time of day. Guess we have great coverage here:

        http://www.speedtest.net/result/5895665246.png

  • CleverCounter on 20/12/2016 - 17:40
    +1

    Has anyone used this in Brisbane?

  • StalkingIbis on 20/12/2016 - 18:33

    what happens if you cancel the 24 month contract early? Also, after the 12 month phone contract is up, will they bill you more each month for the remaining time on the 24 month internet contract?

  • Beerzy1980 on 21/12/2016 - 00:00
    -2

    This is such a rip off. I have the 50GB version of this plan, and its so slow, even ADSL 1 feels faster. Latency is a killer as well, forget gaming. Waste of time. Negative vote for me forever.

  • Beerzy1980 on 21/12/2016 - 00:01

    Optus are A-holes as well. They always charge you late fees, and you cannot ring them, or speak with anyone that makes any sense. beware..

  • dunker56 on 21/12/2016 - 05:15

    I need a plan like this but for 4gx/+, I have limited 3g and 4g where I live but plenty of 4gx/+. My adsl2+ connection is rubbish.

  • Savas on 21/12/2016 - 09:00

    I don't get this. If it is 4G Optus why is the coverage so limited?

    • unco on 21/12/2016 - 09:37
      +1

      Remember this isn't the full 4G. Maybe they're showing the 4G 2300mhz coverage only because that's the only way you'll get the maximum 12mbps.

      • Savas on 21/12/2016 - 09:47

        Ah thank you

  • JimmyF on 21/12/2016 - 10:06
    +1

    your math is interesting……..

  • T1OOO on 21/12/2016 - 14:28

    Hey,

    Im thinking of signing up to the Vivid deal.

    Just a few questions, if I go month to month and pay the $199 for modem can I then go to the 24month deal and be credited back the $199? I just want to try it out for a bit but not have to pay the $199, in any event can I sell the modem back? Or can I just go buy a cheaper one somewhere? 12 months would be ok, but 24 is just too long to save $200 with an un tested solution.

    Cheers

  • draistlin on 23/12/2016 - 14:12

    Thanks for the post OP, had a chat with Optus and decided to go with their base unlimited cable plan. I've got a mobile plan with optus as well and was able to negotiate some other discounts so total for signing a 24 month plan is $40/month.

    • wangsk on 29/12/2016 - 19:26

      did you ask them, if the speed of the cable is not ideal, can you switch to wireless boardband? Thanks.

      • draistlin on 30/12/2016 - 10:44

        Sorry no I didnt

        • wangsk on 30/12/2016 - 15:10

          no worries. Thanks a lot

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