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Optus SIM Only (12mth Plan) $40 (Students $36): NOW 15GB, Unlimited Calls/Txt, 300 International Mins

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Optus SIM Only (12mth Plan) $40 (Students $36): NOW 15GB, Unlimited Calls/Txt, 300 International Mins
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Schumi5 on 14/07/2017 - 15:15 optus.com.au (3434 clicks)
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Thanks to a post by scperfume in a previous deal i posted https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/303462 the plan now includes 15gb!

Expires July 31st

New and recontracting services only.

$40/month on a 12 month contract (min. cost $480)

Inclusions:
15GB Data
Unlimited Local Calls and Texts
Up to 300 International Minutes (Select Countries)
Entertainment:

Free data streaming on Google Play, iHeart Radio, Pandora and Spotify.

also available with 10% off student offer which will make it $36.
https://offer.optus.com.au/student-hub?SID=con:postmob:stude…

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  • jrjr on 14/07/2017 - 15:17
    +1

    Optus SIM Only (12mth Plan)

    $40/month on a 15 month contract

    12 months or 15 months?

    • Schumi5 on 14/07/2017 - 15:18
      +5

      oops, had 15 on the mind when typing 15gb i think. post updated

  • lovetravellinginbiz on 14/07/2017 - 15:20

    Is Optus sport still FOC air $15 per month? I just got a text saying my Optus sport was now going to cost $15 on top of my $35.99 plan.

    • Schumi5 on 14/07/2017 - 15:22
      +1

      it does say that optus sport is $15 a month, so yeah looks like its not free on certain plans anymore

    • Tex Texan on 14/07/2017 - 15:41
      +2

      I'm on the same plan and I'd definitely question Optus about this (I did on live chat recently) - I got that text too and also another one a few months ago which said the subscription to Optus Sport had ended - when I queried that one they said 'don't worry, it will be re-enabled automatically in September'. I advised them it was a bit confusing sending customers that info then.

      The other day the text they sent also said the free service had finished and would now cost $15 a month and be added to my plan automatically - when I questioned this and said that Optus Sport was included free when I signed up (on what was a $60 plan discounted to $40 at the time) live chat informed me 'don't worry, yes it is included, you will receive a credit each month for Optus Sport and still pay the same as before'.

      As with any promises that live chat reps make I'll be watching my future bills very carefully!

      • bargainhunt21 on 20/08/2017 - 08:19

        Wondering if your free Optus Sport has continued to roll forward?

        I joined on the $40 plan last year with free EPL and now my free subscription has been cancelled.

        • Tex Texan on 21/08/2017 - 10:58

          Nope, it got cancelled. I pushed back a few times via online chat, especially as they originally assured me it would continue (as per above), but they apologised profusely for the 'wrong information' I was given and basically said it was a once-off offer that was free for 12 months but is now paid for everyone.

    • scratchback on 14/07/2017 - 20:46

      I got that too.
      My concern is if I can cancel that $15 charge in June and July as no epl games and resume the service after that period

  • ohbargain on 14/07/2017 - 15:20
    +1

    anyone still in the contract try to get this by restarting the contract for 12 months?

    • Schumi5 on 14/07/2017 - 15:25
      +2

      reading the T&C it doesnt say only for new customers, and when u select

      Im already with optus
      it comes up with
      Upgrade a current Optus plan (Online Only)

      so maybe you can?

  • BrainSand on 14/07/2017 - 15:22
    +1

    I'm currently getting 10GB without the free data streaming at $36 per month. Going to look into upgrading. Thanks, OP!

    • qvinto on 14/07/2017 - 16:40
      +1

      seems there is $59 cancellation fee if you want to change according to the optus rep on chat

      • steveclassy2 on 17/07/2017 - 22:10

        You can tell to waiver many of those shitty fees if you ask. Anyone else have this experience??

        • qvinto on 19/07/2017 - 15:12

          I kept trying on Optus chat asking for the upgrade and about the 4th agent said I can upgrade with no fees. Seems like a lottery with regards to how they enforce their terms

  • lachlan1 on 14/07/2017 - 15:38
    +2

    I tried optus chat and I'm on the $40 sim only plan which expires in Oct 2017. They say that I need to pay a cancellation fee if I want to go onto this plan

    • derkyft on 14/07/2017 - 15:50
      +1

      did they mention how much the cancellation was?

      • lachlan1 on 14/07/2017 - 15:53
        +1

        yeah about $37 but then if I went onto this 12 month plan and wanted to upgrade to the samsung galaxy note 8 I would have to pay cancellation charges for this plan so I declined.

        • Marshmelon on 14/07/2017 - 18:59
          +3

          Hi! I had the same experience as you did! My contract also ends in Oct so I still had 3 months left from a 12 month contract, the first rep told me that I had to pay $36.5 to cancel my contract (12GB) to be able to go onto this new contract (15GB) but I declined. 1 hr later I was like… this is a good deal… maybe I'll try again and TADA the 2nd rep told me I was able to upgrade without any fees so I went ahead with it. Also I was told you're also allowed to upgrade to a phone plan anytime without any fees either. My example is, if I go on this 12 month contract now, am I able to change to a phone plan sometime in September without any fees, the rep said yes. It comes down to who you speak too I guess.

        • Maximum64 on 14/07/2017 - 22:58

          @Marshmelon: Just had same issue, told me it's $11.99 per month left on the contract. We are also Oct contract end date. None of this makes sense, one person is quoted $59, which isn't even a multiple of $11.99, others on same contract date get told one thing, then another.

        • Chirpy on 15/07/2017 - 10:36

          @maximage:

          The cancellation fee is dependent on the amount of time remaining for the contract.

          It's in the critical information summary in regards to cancellation.

        • lachlan1 on 15/07/2017 - 16:53

          @Marshmelon:
          Yes I took your advice and my second online chat also confirmed everything you said. Silly that they are not consistent. Also can confirm that cricket will be extra $15 per month as it is bundled under optus sport. However it is free for all mobile phone plans

        • Maximum64 on 15/07/2017 - 17:18
          +1

          @Chirpy: I understand that that is the case in theory, but numerous people with the same time remaining, on the same contract, are being told completely different things.

        • onlinepred on 17/07/2017 - 14:18

          A note 8 plan with 15gb+ will cost more than $110 per month.

        • steveclassy2 on 17/07/2017 - 22:11

          @Chirpy: Am I the only one asking to waive those fees with success?

        • Schmerkin on 27/07/2017 - 11:10

          @maximage: This is a job for Tracey Grimshaw

    • Rochie on 14/07/2017 - 15:54
      +1

      I'm not 100% sure but I believe optus fees typically work the same way as Telstra. Working at Telstra if it is a sim only plan the cancellation fee's are waived if you are recontracting on another plan.

    • kartikjos on 16/07/2017 - 10:31

      As others have suggested, I tried different agents (via online chat) before coming across one that was happy to upgrade me for no fees.

      My cancellation fee was $107.91 for 10 months remaining.

      I asked them if I could recontract for a further 12 months and if it was possible to do so without any fees, and this one finally said yes!

  • DevotioN on 14/07/2017 - 15:52
    +1

    Is this $36 p/mth for the entire 12 months?

    • Schumi5 on 14/07/2017 - 15:55
      +2

      yep $36 a month for the 12 months if you have access to an .edu email address

  • Sir Flabo on 14/07/2017 - 15:57

    My contract is about to end actually, how good is their coverage from people's experience?

    I came from Virgin, then TPG to Telstra and it was a huge relief with the connectivity (4 years ago)

    *I live 30 mins from the CBD

    • zzymurgy on 14/07/2017 - 16:03

      You shouldn't have any issues in Glenelg. Optus have always been good to me but since I have been trying Vodafone (Kogan) I have been really impressed with the data speed, and visual voicemail is awesome. I am reluctant to go back to Optus because the network seems really congested and oversubscribed.
      YMMV but these days there isn't really a carrier with bad coverage, it just depends if there is a black spot near you.

      • pasey25 on 14/07/2017 - 16:35

        I have a work optus and private Telstra phone. Both iphone6

        They sit next to each other 90% of the time.

        Coverage is good on both. No major differences.

        But bandwidth Telstra eats Optus for breakfast no question.

        • zzymurgy on 14/07/2017 - 17:01

          Yeah that's what I'm saying, Optus is the worst network now, but it's ok most of the time.

    • scratchback on 14/07/2017 - 20:43
      +1

      To be honest,if not for the epl, I will cancel Optus immediately and never use it again. Worst ever network compared to Telstra and vodafone. Also vodafone $5 global roaming is a huge advance.
      I asked Optus if I could pay $15 per month only for epl with answer no.
      I am using Optus but I hate Optus more and more. I hope Telstra or vodafone could win the next epl out right.

      • steveclassy2 on 17/07/2017 - 22:12

        What does global roaming do

        • scratchback on 18/07/2017 - 15:41
          +1

          It cost you $5 extra everyday but still shares your data usage and international phone call in your plan.
          So it's very convenient for a short oversea trip. No need to buy a local sim card and can still call/answer calls from Australia.

        • steveclassy2 on 19/07/2017 - 08:13

          @scratchback: Thank you

  • kasp on 14/07/2017 - 16:12
    +12

    Great I can free stream Pandora for the next 2 weeks.

    • isdnman on 14/07/2017 - 17:13

      Pandora will withdraw from Australian market soon.

      • ATreeFiddy on 14/07/2017 - 17:36
        +11

        Hence the comment above…

  • czd on 14/07/2017 - 16:18
    +4

    You have to wonder when Telstra are going to update their student deal

    • cookie_lu on 14/07/2017 - 16:21
      +1

      Or offering similar deal.

  • youngchul76 on 14/07/2017 - 16:39

    Can you still get $10 per month discount if you have home broadband? can that bring the price down to $26 per month then with the student discount?

    • WhyAmICommenting on 14/07/2017 - 17:26

      The discount goes against the broadband I believe. Also, current BB plans don't have this discount option, they are all just $60 for unlimited regardless of what else you have.

  • T1OOO on 14/07/2017 - 17:05

    Can I tack on free Netflix streaming for $10?

    • LongJohn92 on 14/07/2017 - 17:08

      That's usually only available on 24 month plans.

      • T1OOO on 14/07/2017 - 17:34

        When will they learn!

        • onlinepred on 17/07/2017 - 14:19

          Push users to go on more expensive plans and longer terms with phones for more features. I think they learnt.

        • T1OOO on 17/07/2017 - 18:06

          @OnlinePred:

          That's why I buy phones outright now. It's cheaper.

          They lost out.

        • onlinepred on 17/07/2017 - 19:07

          @T1OOO: not everyone does that, infact I would say it is the extreme minority. So they would win. As long as your are on their network they win. And it's only cheaper if you buy import or cheap phones.

  • k3nnis on 14/07/2017 - 17:17

    What happens after the 12 months? Is it still the same price month to month?

    • Milkywayss on 14/07/2017 - 23:16

      Was on the same plan previously

  • vivasawadee on 14/07/2017 - 17:26

    Online only? I had problems verifying my drivers licence (NSW and still valid) when applying for the last deal online.

  • charliebrownau on 14/07/2017 - 17:45

    Anyone know of an AUD$5 per month plan
    just to keep the phone number and receive calls/txts

    I do all my communication online now not over phone
    (twitter/skype/wire/telegram/etc)

  • R3XNebular on 14/07/2017 - 17:55

    I'm paying $14 per month for this plan for the 10gb… Considering moving to this though for the extra 5gb considering 1gb is already an extra $10. Also I have a new number from amaysim I want. Optus won't let me change number and remain on my $14 plan… =(

    • seraphim2017 on 14/07/2017 - 19:21
      +1

      how are you paying $14 a month for this plan from optus?

      • R3XNebular on 14/07/2017 - 19:57

        was a $20 bundled discount with Broadband. + $20 online discount + $6 uniday discount.

        • onlinepred on 17/07/2017 - 14:21

          How on earth did you get an already special deal, half price and with a uni discount? Also how much are you paying for optus broadband

        • R3XNebular on 17/07/2017 - 20:12

          @OnlinePred:

          I am not paying anything for Optus Broadband. I listed my billing address at my parents. I think they are paying $95. We have separate bills but they applied the discount to my account =]!

        • onlinepred on 17/07/2017 - 22:38

          @R3XNebular: so how did you get a triple discount?

        • R3XNebular on 18/07/2017 - 00:18

          @OnlinePred:

          Just called up and asked for the $20 broadband discount that was going on at the time. 40-26=14. Not so great though seem to be going over a gb… Think I'd prefer the $30 15gb. Might just wait though seems like the plans are just getting better.

  • Brazilian on 14/07/2017 - 18:18

    koganmobile gives the
    Same service for 40% off.
    Why should I choose optus?

    • justtoreply on 14/07/2017 - 18:58

      Different network. Your choice.

    • jjjjjj on 14/07/2017 - 19:14

      KoganM doesn't include international calls? And doesn't have the roaming function.

      • steveclassy2 on 17/07/2017 - 22:13

        WHat roaming do?

        • jjjjjj on 18/07/2017 - 19:00
          +1

          If you linked your mobile to your bank and your mobile service does not include roaming, you wouldn't be able to receive any security code for banking when you are overseas.

    • MrMcHairyHead on 28/07/2017 - 09:07

      No they don't? All I'm seeing on the Kogan site is a 37$ prepaid recharge for 10GB or a 50$ recharge for 14GB. Kogan is more expensive for less data.

      Where do I get 15GB per month for 26$ on Kogan?

      edit: Wow I had to go thru Google, the Kogan site was useless. I see it now. Still, no unlimited Spotify…

      • Brazilian on 28/07/2017 - 17:37

        Kogan mobile website man.

        Double check pls

        • MrMcHairyHead on 28/07/2017 - 20:15

          I did. Did you see my edit? Double check pls

  • beaver2233 on 14/07/2017 - 18:27
    +2

    whats the go with the student discount? no longer a 'current' student but still have access to my email address, ie. Do they check anything other than the email address?

    • Coatesy on 14/07/2017 - 18:41
      +2

      They do not check anything other than the email, I believe you login through unidays to verify :)

      • beaver2233 on 14/07/2017 - 18:44

        Thanks mate, appreciate it. Currently on a $19 plan with 1.5GB data; this seems very tempting (even without the student discount)!

        • 69dollars on 14/07/2017 - 19:42

          How do you survive on 1.5GB :o. I struggle to stay under my 10GB lol.

        • beaver2233 on 14/07/2017 - 20:42

          @fudge911: it's not easy… haha

  • justtoreply on 14/07/2017 - 18:58

    Multiple sims on one account?

  • Jackkkkkk on 14/07/2017 - 19:14

    I've only just purchased the $40 plan about 2 weeks ago (12gb?) is it possible to upgrade for free?

    • nxllson on 14/07/2017 - 19:52

      There isn't a way unless you pay the cancellation fee then sign up for this one

      • BillyG687 on 15/07/2017 - 06:20
        +1

        Not true. I've reconstructed when they've upped the data and haven't had to pay any fees since it's upgrading your plan. However according to the comments here there is a little confusion.

        At the end of the day, you should be able to upgrade to this offer without paying anything extra.

  • Impulse Buy on 14/07/2017 - 20:16

    Renewed my plan from Last Year and kept my student discount and free data sharing sim. Thanks OP

    • 1jwoz on 14/07/2017 - 20:52

      Wouldn't mind an extra 5gb a month, but afraid of losing my 3 data sharing sims. How certain are you that you've kept your sharing sim?

      • steveclassy2 on 17/07/2017 - 22:14

        WHat's sharing SIm? is that data pooling how?

  • louisprice on 14/07/2017 - 21:34

    Any luck using the student promo code? It says the code is invalid… just received and copy n pasted it.

  • Dingus on 14/07/2017 - 21:41

    Thanks OP had the 10gb $40/month plan for a while, so just upgraded to this one. An extra 5gb doesn't hurt.

    • qvinto on 14/07/2017 - 22:20
      +1

      did you have to pay a cancellation fee?

      • Dingus on 15/07/2017 - 00:05

        Nah I signed up ages ago (over the 12 month contract) though. Was an option on the website when I was logged in to upgrade to this plan

  • daviid24 on 14/07/2017 - 22:19
    +1

    Was on the $50 12M sim only plan contract with 15gb data and $500 international call credit however decided to jump on this one as its $10 cheaper and I don't even make any international calls so it didn't bother me that this has only $300 credit. Had two months left on the $50 contract, so I talked to someone on optus chat and she waived the $15 cancellation fee as I have been a loyal optus customer.

  • iNeedMoreMoney on 15/07/2017 - 00:04
    -4

    I feel old

  • kennykinglam on 15/07/2017 - 11:35

    Hello,

    I was on the $45 My Sim Plus (12GB) plan from last year and the contract would of ended December 2017.
    Spoke to Tyler S on Optus Live chat and she upgraded me for free to this plan ($40, 15GB). I clearly still had 5 months left on my contract from last year but she waved the fee.

    I kept it plain and simple and this is exactly what I wrote to her -
    "Hi, looking to upgrade to the sim only 12 month (15GB) plan. However, if there's any fees in upgrading then I won't proceed"

    Good luck.

  • smitchy on 15/07/2017 - 12:38

    I am on this at the moment, need a .edu.au email address to quality, I had some problems signing up for some reason until I kicked a stink on the phone because my application form was rejected at the credit check level, eventually spoke to the right person who apologized to me and said the rep will be spoken to and they approved my application over the phone. I believe when this deal was first released was 12gb and $36 per month.

  • romants on 15/07/2017 - 13:53

    I just upgraded. Rep told me in live chat that I didn't need to pay any fees because there was no early upgrade fee on my plan. Took a screenshot of everything, so hopefully everything works out. I was previously on the 10GB for $40 a month plan

    • DanielR on 15/07/2017 - 16:07

      Was this with live chat?

      • romants on 15/07/2017 - 16:46

        yes in the 'My Optus' app.

  • AndyRates on 15/07/2017 - 14:27

    Can anyone confirm if student price is $36 per month for life?

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