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Optus Sim Only $40/Month (12m Contract) w/ 15GB Data, Unlimited Local Calls and Texts + 300 Intl Minutes

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Optus Sim Only $40/Month (12m Contract) w/ 15GB Data, Unlimited Local Calls and Texts + 300 Intl Minutes
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ts13 on 13/09/2017 - 19:51 optus.com.au (1931 clicks)
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Edit: thanks to toons for pm-ing me, and multiple others in comments, many people have been able to get the BYO 12m contract plans for a further 25% off just by talking via web chat. That would be $30p/m for 15gb (some are getting with free EPL as well), and even for the 3gb plan ($18.75 p/m). Try your luck on web chat. Some people are recommending after 10pm (assuming EST).

Edit 2 thanks tonester - you can try your luck with $40 15gb w/Telstra via live chat (may only apply for students)

Sorry, phones and phone plans seem to be a hot topic rn
This is a one up on unco's post - Optus seems to have a new offer with an extra gig.

You get a huge 15gb of data up from 14gb. Looks like it's no longer online only as well, but it remains for new or recontracting customers only. (You can always try your luck instore or through web chat).

10% Discount with .edu email address = $36/month 12m contract (min. cost $432)
make sure your webpage is on https:// thanks kev go westie

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

Inclusions:

  • 15GB Data
  • Unlimited Local Calls and
  • Up to 300 International Minutes (Select Countries)

Entertainment:

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

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Notes: This blows this Telstra deal out of the water. $59 for 15gb; of $49 for 10gb? Madness.
If you're looking for something even cheaper, Kogan have really competitive high data plans, but I feel a bit more security with the big 4.
Virgin and Voda are currently $40/12gb
If you want something cheap, Optus' $25 / 3gb is also a great deal.

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  • jimbler on 13/09/2017 - 19:55
    +13

    Not interested until they throw in Optus Sport and reduce the price to $30. If they can offer it to some, they can offer it to everybody.

    https://imgur.com/a/BO7fN

    • crazynic on 13/09/2017 - 20:07

      What's the link to that offer plz?

    • regenade on 13/09/2017 - 20:10
      +3

      As long you are are connecting to a new service or porting in you will be fine, I just added a service to my account yesterday for $30 . Just ask the Live Chat rep for the EPL $40 sim only plan with 25% discount and free Optus sport.

      • BW296 on 13/09/2017 - 20:26

        I tried this last night and the rep on live chat said no. Even tried without the Sport inclusion.

      • chromium on 13/09/2017 - 20:38

        I'm trying now. They said I had to get the email to be eligible.

        Now they're saying if I port from Telstra I can get the deal. Seeing if it goes through. Going to port from a prepaid mobile broadband number :)

        • itsehsteve on 14/09/2017 - 08:17

          You're kidding me… my sister just ported from Telstra onto the $40 for 14GB plan… :(

    • burns13 on 14/09/2017 - 11:02

      Never thought I would go back to Optus but I just ordered that deal. Great value

      It was offered to my email address based on the Optus Sport trial.

    • poiterbad on 16/09/2017 - 00:03

      I contacted them at 11pm and got optus sport thrown in at the same time for $30 because it was the second plan on my account

  • [Deactivated] on 13/09/2017 - 19:57
    +5

    Optus network tho

    • MrMcHairyHead on 14/09/2017 - 04:56

      That's why I switched to Optus. Telstra has no service on the Frankston line on the way to work and back, but Optus works fine.

      • [Deactivated] on 14/09/2017 - 08:44

        Have the opposite here in bne.

  • alz on 13/09/2017 - 20:06

    Anyone have a code I can use at checkout? Looking to recontract with this mob. Currently paying $45 with student discount for 15gb.

    • regenade on 13/09/2017 - 20:10

      As long you are are connecting to a new service or porting in you will be fine, I just added a service to my account yesterday for $30 . Just ask the Live Chat rep for the EPL $40 sim only plan with 25% discount and free Optus sport.

      • serpserpserp on 13/09/2017 - 20:28

        Someone else tried this last night and they said no?

        • regenade on 13/09/2017 - 20:58

          Keep trying with OS reps after 10PM, should work. Any Live chat sales rep running short of target will sign up up, just the requirement of new service only

        • Ragnarok1982 on 13/09/2017 - 21:56

          @regenade:

          i will try after midnight then.. they might be more desperate haha but i doubt it will work

        • and on 14/09/2017 - 09:04

          I tried, no luck. Has anyone had better luck? :-)

        • Ragnarok1982 on 14/09/2017 - 12:57

          @and: no luck either .. why would they not offer it to current customer ? someone should take it up to the telco ombudsmen and check on this…

        • serpserpserp on 14/09/2017 - 21:05

          @Ragnarok1982:

          That someone is you…

        • Nach0 on 29/09/2017 - 01:22

          @Ragnarok1982:
          Tried, found out about this offer, but they were steadfast in not offering it to me, even though I have 4 services with optus at nearly $400 a month.. contacted TIO, its not in their jurisdiction to intervene regarding to whom they offer, that's more ACCC (according to the Email I got from the TIO)

        • Ragnarok1982 on 29/09/2017 - 15:21

          @Nach0: lol .. anyway if u really want it just do like the others .. port ur postpaid to prepaid then u will be eligible to sign up

  • hluu0111 on 13/09/2017 - 20:08
    +2

    I live in 3021.
    I was with Vodafone and their 4G download speed was steady around 40Mbps or faster.

    I ported my number to Optus three weeks ago, their 4G download speed was steady around 20 times slower during off-peak hours. I just did a test and it was 1.18Mpbs! My cable ultimate speed connection with Optus has the same snail speed during off-peak too…

    • citygal on 13/09/2017 - 20:22

      Yeah, Vodafone's reception is much better. I live in inner city and Optus got 1 bar of reception in some areas… kinda ridiculous. Optus offers good deal though.

      • scynaz on 13/09/2017 - 21:05

        Optus 41Mbps right now, Sydney lower north shore. ymmv.

        • citygal on 13/09/2017 - 21:06

          It's not even about the speed I'm talking about. I mean there is LOW to NO reception for even phone calls…..

        • scynaz on 13/09/2017 - 23:47

          @citygal:

          Fair enough. I do notice the black spot around Milson's point every day on the train. It's weird they haven't patched it. It's like a daily reminder that Optus can't even cover the CBD properly.

        • garage sale on 14/09/2017 - 02:58

          sandringham train line has lots of black spots …… tried sims form all carriers ….. at least on a movin train you pass through black spots eg stations when on a train within 2 minutes.

  • hippyhippy on 13/09/2017 - 20:10

    Just chat to telstra .. they should be able to match

    • rajabag on 13/09/2017 - 20:27

      telstra denied but vaya honored

    • huntress_love on 13/09/2017 - 20:27

      Has anyone tried? would be good with the 25% discount for 2nd optus service at $30.

      • chromium on 13/09/2017 - 21:21
        +1

        I tried. I had to port from a Telstra number before they would let me get the deal, used a mobile broadband SIM I wasn't using.

        They said the order has gone through and I'll get the 25% discount plus EPL on my account. Time will tell.

        I've saved a transcript of the chat anyway.

        Sorry I mean I got the Optus $30 deal, not Telstra.

        Telstra won't budge on anything when I try these days.

        • and on 14/09/2017 - 09:03

          Did you receive an email ? Looks like they only allow that for specific customers?

        • chromium on 14/09/2017 - 09:04

          @and:

          Nope. Didn't sign up for the trial either

        • and on 14/09/2017 - 09:05

          @chromium: Did you call them or it was a live chat?
          What did you tell them when they asked about the offer, i.e. how did you get it?

        • chromium on 14/09/2017 - 09:11

          @and:

          Live chat. Asked them about the deal, they said I could onky get it if I got the email.

          I said I didn't get the email, but thought I signed up for the trial (I didn't as I already had an Optus plan, which I have since cancelled).

          They said give them my account details, to which I replied that I didn't have an account I'm currently with Telstra.

          Then they said I can get the 25% discount if I port from Telstra.

          I said "done"

          I gave them a prepaid Telstra number to port from. Was a bit skeptical but later got an email asking me to activate my EPL login.

          We'll see if I get bill shock on my first bill. I've got the chat transcript anyway

        • and on 14/09/2017 - 09:27

          @chromium: Cheers mate, I will give it a shot!

    • Cyb3rGlitch on 13/09/2017 - 23:01
      +1

      They wouldn't match for me. Offered $49 for 15GB instead.

  • scynaz on 13/09/2017 - 21:03

    Would Vodafone pricematch? Vodafone is the only viable option if you want decent international roaming.

    • apptrack on 13/09/2017 - 21:18

      No they don't seem to :(

  • Splashtash on 13/09/2017 - 21:15

    My brother not too long ago got optus prepaid month to month plan for $30 with over 12gig per month i think maybe even 14g

  • bargainhunt21 on 13/09/2017 - 21:20

    Dam I just signed up for the $40 14GB plan :(

    • jsb on 13/09/2017 - 21:29

      try for the 30 days cooling off cancellation. if i remember, they offer 30 day network satisfaction or cancellation option

    • simba24 on 13/09/2017 - 21:29

      You can actually change plans pretty easily. You can just upgrade the 14gb plan to the 15gb one online. it'll just renew your contract with no fees.

      • jsb on 13/09/2017 - 21:32

        but the catch here is that yhis plan is only for new connections. its worth a try though.

      • iammartinlee on 13/09/2017 - 23:57

        Same boat as OP, i tried contacting optus via online chat. They refused to give me that extra 1gb and said i have to pay cancellation fees

  • JimmyJohnson on 13/09/2017 - 21:26

    I recently graduated but still have use of my .edu student email address. Would I still be able to get the student discount?

    • bargainhunt21 on 13/09/2017 - 21:33

      Can't remember how the student registration works but if it is through unidays, then you might be able to.

    • [Deactivated] on 13/09/2017 - 21:43

      Just uses email, no unidays even.

  • [Deactivated] on 13/09/2017 - 21:41

    Already was 15GB? Or did it expire?

    Edit: yep it was, and could stack with 25% discount last time - was $30/mo!

  • AdosHouse on 13/09/2017 - 22:21

    I'm pretty happy with my Vodafone $40/month, 18GB and unlimited calls and messages. Tried the Optus network before, not as good as Vodafone for me at home or work.

    • NitroNinja on 13/09/2017 - 23:58

      Info on this? $40 looks like 12gb from what I'm looking at

      • AdosHouse on 14/09/2017 - 16:33
        +1

        They had a promo about 2 months back, the $50/month Sim only plan with 18GB was discounted to $45/month. I then add my student discount onto it and it comes to $40/month.

  • tehcassa on 13/09/2017 - 22:37

    Is $25 a month for 3GB data + Unlimited calls and text a good deal with optus. My budget is $20-30 and I usually use 2-3GB month..

    • ts13 on 13/09/2017 - 22:45
      +1

      I think so.
      You can look at your prepaid options as well - e.g. Telstra 2.5gb, $30. Other bonus is that prepaid doesn't lock you in - if you see a better offer, you can move across.

      Kogan have really competitive plans at this price as well, but that'll lock you in for 12 months like the Optus one.
      Also think about what third party services you use - all of the phone providers have their own perks.
      Telstra offers Telstra Thanks bonuses, and things like free Apple Music streaming, OneDrive space, and unlimited data at Telstra air hotspots.
      Optus offers Optus perks, free music streaming on Spotify, Pandora and iHeart Radio.

      You won't get any perks like that if you sign up with someone like Aldi, Kogan or Boost for example.

      edit: see

      • tehcassa on 13/09/2017 - 23:01

        Thanks for that response, I will proceed in the Optus contract!

    • jingy on 13/09/2017 - 22:57
      +1

      Sounds like this is perfect for you. Keep in mind that the prices aren't just purely based on $/gb theres other things you're paying for too like being connected on the network etc.

    • scynaz on 13/09/2017 - 23:51

      Remember 3GB is not your average. It's pretty much a hard limit. Extra data costs $10/GB with no cheaper top up option if you use up your data early.

      Pre-paid you can at least top up. Month by month contracts you are not tied up for 12 months.

      So if $30 is your upper limit then that's where you are. If you can stretch to $36 if you are a student or $40 or something else with another provider in that range I would go for it.

      3GB is nothing these days. It's a 12 month contract. Even if you can live with 3GB today, are you sure you can live with it in 12 months?

      • tehcassa on 14/09/2017 - 10:18

        I think this is possible. Most hours of my day consist of being around free wifi from University and I also have connection at home.

        I also think 3GB/month will make me use my phone less frequently which would be a good thing haha

        Cheers for the extra details.

  • LaTerrible on 13/09/2017 - 22:47
    +3

    Thanks OP, $25/m is a great deal. Beauty.

  • Masterpupil on 13/09/2017 - 22:57

    Pandora isn't even available in Australia any more.

  • iammartinlee on 13/09/2017 - 23:59

    @OP, Also if you mention your broadband is WITH optus as well you get a $10 discount per month. i.e. $30 a month for 15gb

    • bobwokeup on 14/09/2017 - 23:02

      Not anymore. It was $20 for bundling apparently. I was going to bring my broadband over from TPG but no point as it's the same price and I finished my contract a few years ago.

  • mi3rebus on 14/09/2017 - 00:07

    I currently have this. I bought it few months ago when frenzy sale was up.

  • gccmelb on 14/09/2017 - 02:45

    Just switched from Telstra to Optus.

    They wouldn't price match on online. Gave me the spiel to wait the next day to get connected by their super special sales team.

    Oh well I guess I am now team Optus.

  • garage sale on 14/09/2017 - 03:04

    it's interesting with data how some people are concerned with speed and coverage of carriers but in the phone offers people will go with china droids with no band 28 which might solve their speed or coverage expectations if near a band 28 tower.

    • chromium on 14/09/2017 - 09:06

      Some China droids have band 28. Like my Redmi Note 3 special edition

  • mb403 on 14/09/2017 - 06:37
    +1

    I currently have two services with Optus, was about to re contract with this deal. Went to Telstra store, see what they could offer yesterday cause sometimes we have issues with Optus reception. Old mate at Telstra store offered me the $59 plan with 15gb for $49/pm and extra 5gb data per service. Needless to say for 12 months I signed up. 2 services, $49 each with 20gb per number. I know it doesn't have international calls but I no longer use that feature with Optus anymore. Overall I'm happy with my decision to move over to telstra

    • knuckle8 on 14/09/2017 - 09:01

      Did he only offer you that because your transfered two services?
      $50 for 20GB on Telstra, sign me up.

      • mb403 on 14/09/2017 - 10:43
        +1

        I believe so, said for every number I brought over he would give me bonus 5gb per number. Optus people flat out refused to do any sort of deal to retain me. So yes, $49 for 20gb data

  • carva848 on 14/09/2017 - 07:08

    Does optus have $5/day international roaming as part of this plan?

    • jiulun on 15/09/2017 - 11:59

      No. Not good as Vodafone.
      Have to buy a travel package, decent SMS and call, but very limited data. Something like 100MB a day.

    • AdosHouse on 15/09/2017 - 11:59

      No. Optus suck for international roaming, its $10/day which gets unlimited calls, but only 100mb of data. You can buy multiple packs, say 10, and you get 10 days of unlimited phone calls and a pool of 1GB to use whatever way you want in those 10 days. But that has nothing on Vodafone's $5/day and you get to use your mobile plans inclusions overseas, in my case 18GB.

  • sydsm on 14/09/2017 - 08:33

    Just signed up with Optus - their network is so patchy - in the city, its fine. But near UTS its patchy and regularly drops to 3g. In the Inner west sometimes its full 4g, then 4 streets over and the reception is 1bar and barely able to make calls. Cant believe Im saying this, but Vodafone's reception was much better

  • and on 14/09/2017 - 09:02

    Tried live chat yesterday and called them today. Both times they refused to honour the deal saying its for the customers who received the email. I want to get $30 / month with EPL for a member of the family. Wonder if anyone who was not the "targeted customer" managed to get the deal ? and how?

    Also if you were a targeted customer can you forward that email to me please?

    • Toons on 14/09/2017 - 20:16

      surf page you get a prompt asking if someone can help accept and if your porting or new you get the deal you mention

      did it a few hours ago

  • v3racity on 14/09/2017 - 09:05

    Currently with Vodafone. Is it worth switching to Optus (I'm after the international minutes as well)? How is Optus' Service and reception in Southeast suburbs of Melbourne?

      • bobwokeup on 14/09/2017 - 23:07
        +1

        Those maps are not a true reflection of coverage. Our area in Canning Vale, WA says it's perfect but when moving around the suburb it can be quiet average. Overall I find it's a good network though.

        • Toons on 18/09/2017 - 15:14

          haha

          we used to live there when we asked Telstra why the service was so poor they proceeded to tell us we needed,

          New phones (already had the latest)
          A better plan (not sure of the logic there) Maybe he meant not Telstra
          And pay for a signal booster to be installed

        • bobwokeup on 18/09/2017 - 23:06

          @Toons: no kidding I didn't realise Telstra had an issue here too. Gotta laugh when you get a stupid response like that from a "specialist".

          It's been like this for years, you would think they would have fixed it by now.

  • jiulun on 15/09/2017 - 11:55
    +1

    Got the Optus deal from online chat.
    $30 a month with EPL.
    Ported from Virgin.
    Thanks, OP.

  • tonester on 15/09/2017 - 13:45
    +2

    just upgraded my Telstra $40 Unidays plan to 15gb for 12mths via live chat - I referred to this deal as well as their current bonus 5gb offer for new and existing customers :)

    • NitroNinja on 15/09/2017 - 21:26

      Are students still able to sign up to that $40 unidays plan? Can't find it on Unidays anymore

      Edit; Nevermind that, live support guy told me we could sign up with Telstra in-store with a student offer of $40 for 10GB + 5GB bonus as above
      Pretty good value. I'm just deciding whether to go with Vodafone (17GB, $45/m), Optus (15GB, $30/m), or Telstra (15GB, $40/m) now

      • NitroNinja on 15/09/2017 - 22:56
        +2

        Ended up going with optus for $30/m which offered un-metered spotify too. Might try telstra next year.

        • Duece1995 on 20/09/2017 - 14:02

          Was this with a second service?

        • NitroNinja on 20/09/2017 - 16:28
          +1

          @Rog1995: No. You can talk to livechat, mention you're porting over and they'll give you a 25% off discount

  • Bobomonster on 19/09/2017 - 23:05
    +1

    Thanks OP!
    Just got the Optus deal from online chat too.
    I asked and the guy said "Sure" straight away.
    Ported from Virgin.

    Woohoo to Optus Perks & Reclining Seats at Hoyts!

  • Cral42 on 20/09/2017 - 02:31

    Also got the $40 sim only for $30 with EPL through chat.

    • FaithnHope on 20/09/2017 - 12:09

      Tried asking for a deal through chat, hoping for the $30/m even said I don't want EPL, but rep advised no discounts available :(

      • Cral42 on 20/09/2017 - 13:22

        I did it at 2am in the morning and was porting from Virgin.
        One of these conditions might make the difference.

      • NitroNinja on 20/09/2017 - 16:29

        i did mine at 10PM on a saturday; just asked if there was any discounts available if I'm porting over, and he offered 25%

  • infinity1101 on 24/09/2017 - 10:27

    I have ported my number to Optus last night, got the the contract confirmation this morning, but stated my contract is $40/mth instead of $30/mth offered by the Optus staff last night, plus $15/mth for the sports package. The total minimum cost over contract terms is $495. Can anyone confirm that is the correct contract since I don't want to get ripped off.

    • ts13 on 24/09/2017 - 11:43

      ripped off

      • infinity1101 on 24/09/2017 - 12:10

        Wasted another half hour with one of their online staff to get a phone number to talk to, and was told the first month would be still $40, discount only apply from the second month, which is total different from what I was offered last night. Better be careful with Optus everytime to deal with.

        • ts13 on 24/09/2017 - 12:24

          Just show them above deal? Go instore and complain. Always easier than web chat. That’s the advantage of being with big 4. Can go instore and cause a fuss.

        • infinity1101 on 24/09/2017 - 12:30

          @ts13:
          Thanks, I may try tomorrow at one of their stores.

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