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Optus Mobile 12mth Contract SIM Only $40/$50/$60pm: 30/60/100GB, Unlimited Calls & Texts, 10% off with .edu email, 3 Months Free

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Optus Mobile 12mth Contract SIM Only $40/$50/$60pm: 30/60/100GB, Unlimited Calls & Texts, 10% off with .edu email, 3 Months Free
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Nuggets on 11/05/2018 - 12:42 optus.com.au (2973 clicks)
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For a limited time get double data when you connect a new service or recontract to our Online 12 Month $40 SIM Only plan (min cost over 12 months $480).

No mention of the other plans, but when browsing via the link all the sim only plans appear to have double data.

Contracts are for 12 months, bonus data is valid for 24 months.

This deal stacks with the three months free deal, which over 12 months is effectively a 25% discount.

For $30/mo, you can have 30GB of data. Not bad. Follow the links below:

$30 plan
$40 plan
$50 plan
$60 plan

Just make sure when you go through that it lists both the double data offer and the 3 months free offer.

Included Entertainment:

  • Optus Sport
  • National Geographic
  • Mobile TV streaming
  • Music streaming

Reminder that if you are a student (requirement is to have a .edu email), you are eligible for an additional 10% off these plans.

Also if you're looking for a $30 option, this is not the best deal available - look here. 15GB instead of 6GB, but new customers only.

3 Months Free on 12 Month Sim Only Plans @ Optus (Regional Customers)
Optus SIM Only Plan: 15GB Data, Unlimited National Calls & Texts & More for $30/Month (12 Month Contract, For New Services Only)

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  • bisaya on 11/05/2018 - 12:48

    Wow data plan wars lately

    • Nuggets on 11/05/2018 - 12:57
      +12

      Lately? Let me cast your mind back to 2013…

      Back when we had glorious plans such as the Every Day Connect $60 from Telstra - 1GB of included data.

      To make matters worse, it had actually gone down from their previous offering - the Freedom Connect $59 - 1.5GB included.

      But, thanks to actual competition mainly due to the survival of the Vodafone network, since approx. 2015 (when you would still be paying $130 for 3GB of data on Telstra) there has been an ongoing, delicious, absolutely all out data war.

      Which brings us to today. We expect a minimum of 3GB with $30 plans as standard, but really it was quite a different story not so long ago.

      The next war is the lowering of the monthly cost. It's pretty clear from the pricing of Optus and Telstra that they are more than happy to throw more data at customers, but less keen on reducing their lowest monthly offerings below the magical $30 point.

      The silver lining for customers, though, is that inflation is a real thing and so ever so slowly, our mobile plans are becoming not only more data-ful, but also cheaper in real terms.

      • SaberX on 11/05/2018 - 13:03

        Times have changed though. With data if you want to stream netflix or your latest kdrama or anime alot of media consumers could chew through a gb easily. Really i think triple digit data or unlimited at capped speeds will eventually arrive.

      • Levathian on 12/05/2018 - 00:42
        +3

        My 2011 30MB starter plan from Optus says hello!

  • fattymattyd on 11/05/2018 - 12:48

    Looks like it's available for Student Discounts too via https://offer.optus.com.au/student-hub

    • evatron on 12/05/2018 - 00:45

      I got a code from optus but when it said invalid code. :(

  • sm3004 on 11/05/2018 - 13:00

    Can I use their $60 for 100GB deal here instead of their Data Sims $70 for 100GB (https://www.optus.com.au/shop/broadband/mobile-broadband/dat…) as a home broadband solution until I finally get NBN?

    • sm3004 on 11/05/2018 - 13:01

      Nevermind, the data sim is still a better option for Month-To-Month…

    • codinghelloworld on 11/05/2018 - 13:15
      +1

      I recommend you to wait a bit more for the deal of mobile broadband come.

      Since just 2 months ago, Optus just have deal for 70$ per month for 200GB (double data)
      Also just 2 months ago, they already have the deal 40$ for 30GB, unlimited call and text.

      So I think the mobile broadband deal will come soon.

  • SaberX on 11/05/2018 - 13:04

    Does only post paid plans come with unlimited netfli. Etc streaming?? Assuming it looks like prepaid options dont with optus.

  • flashi007 on 11/05/2018 - 13:04
    +1

    Just a reminder that virgin mobile have a $32/month plan for 15gig if anyone is keen on a slight saving for less data

    https://www.virginmobile.com.au/monthly-mobile-plans/sim-pla…

  • jazattack on 11/05/2018 - 13:10
    +2

    $30 plan is garbage though. 6GB data?

    • OzSikh on 11/05/2018 - 13:38
      +2

      if you want $30 plan, use this link comes with 15GB data

      • chloden on 12/05/2018 - 10:06

        Can this one be stacked with the 3 months free and if it can, how do you do it? Thanks

        • OzSikh on 12/05/2018 - 10:08
          +1

          Not sure

    • tradiesunited on 11/05/2018 - 20:16

      I see $30 plan with 3GB?

  • Jklaro on 11/05/2018 - 13:45
    -1

    Can you merge 2 phone numbers on one 30Gb plan.

    • WhyAmICommenting on 11/05/2018 - 17:08

      No, but you can share if both have 15GB plans ($32 each - see other comments)

  • ScoMosas on 11/05/2018 - 14:36

    I opened the link on mobile and was offered this

  • Meow017 on 11/05/2018 - 15:24
    +1

    For new customers, this deal can also be combined with the 3 months free deal (https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/377151) by using mobile phone and go to optus.com.au. This means that the $40/month will be waived for the first 3 months and thus total amount over 12 months becomes $360, same as $30/month. $30 for a whole 30gb!

    My new contract just got active a few hours ago with the $30/month for 15GB so I missed out by an inch sadly…

    • zzzman on 11/05/2018 - 15:40

      Can it? I literally just activated my new sim an hr ago for the 3 month free deal and then I saw this new offer.

      Is there anyway I can change to this and get a whopping 100GB for $45/month ($60 plan with 3 months free and double data)?

      • Meow017 on 11/05/2018 - 15:44

        I tried talking with one of the guys through online chat but he said no and that I'd have to pay the early termination fee ($144 max) if I want to start over… Oh well, 15gb it is then.

        • zzzman on 11/05/2018 - 16:04
          +1

          I just got off chat and apparently I have both the 3 month free and double data deals on my account.

          He said the bonus data would only apply on the second month though.

          Not sure how that works.

          And I can’t check my plan on my Optus and keep getting a page saying technical difficulties.

    • Jackal on 14/05/2018 - 00:04

      https://offer.optus.com.au/3mthbyo?SID=con:deals:desktop:til…

      Applies to "regional postcodes" only

  • [Deactivated] on 11/05/2018 - 15:36
    +1

    This isn't exactly the deal, but as the girl at Optus was setting this up.for me, I noticed their program featured the 200GB plan that expired last month. We were getting along so I asked her to see what happened if we tried that one. Low and behold, 200GB!

    So yeah, that plan is still available if you talk the right talk!

    • hasher22 on 11/05/2018 - 20:47
      +1

      You may have gotten her in trouble…… at the end of the day, it's her decision to pick it and that's her fault. But the system will sometimes have previous plans and previous deals for reps to select. Optus has very strict internal auditing systems, if a plan is picked outside an expiry date and the rep selects it, if it's on purpose, by mistake etc, that rep will hunted down and feedback will be placed on them.

      • hasher22 on 11/05/2018 - 22:40

        Got downvoted cause I speak the truth. Go ask any Optus Retail Rep……. this isn't an opinion, this is a fact.

  • Mahogany Granger on 11/05/2018 - 15:37

    My uni email still works, sweet!

    • cheapo999 on 11/05/2018 - 18:38

      My uni email expiring soon. What happened if I'm not a student anymore?

  • ectogammat on 11/05/2018 - 20:55

    Does anyone know what happens to data sims if recontracting with Optus? Would love the extra data but keen to keep my 2 data sims

    • hasher22 on 11/05/2018 - 21:07
      +3

      They don't touch those 2 data sims unless you tell them otherwise. Those 2 x data sims will be going as per normal and data share as per normal.

  • [Deactivated] on 11/05/2018 - 21:18

    if only my data connection's reliable on the train….

    why it keeps dropping out in townhall and central and redfern in 2018 is beyond me

  • Mistymoo on 11/05/2018 - 23:32

    Recontracted my phone to the 30gb offer, changed the other half's from prepaid to the $30 15gb offer and while I was at it, changed my NBN plan to a cheaper, faster version. Not a bad 45 minutes on live chat. Between us, just on the phones, we've gone from 13g between us to 45gb.

  • paulaus on 11/05/2018 - 23:32

    Can i keep my same number and sim and optus just change the plan from prepaid to this deal because im going overseas monday and if i take this plan now i guess my current sim will get cut off and i wont be able to use roaming.

    • sleepingpanda on 12/05/2018 - 00:06

      Yes you can :)

    • steven231 on 12/05/2018 - 14:59

      Roaming is not very cheap btw. Doesn't take into account what you have within Australia, although if you're desperate you can still use your number overseas, i wouldn't.

      • paulaus on 12/05/2018 - 17:01
        +1

        Its a work number I just use the roaming to see who's calling me or messaging me then I reply on an optus sim with $30 credit that I paid $5 or $10 for.

  • H_J on 12/05/2018 - 07:17
    +1

    only need a $2/m sim to data pool ….
    But the lowest is $30…

    • kingmw on 12/05/2018 - 08:46

      Used to be free!

    • jjjaar on 12/05/2018 - 15:01

      In some hostels I’ve stayed in they seem to have a range of SIM cards for free in the brochure/flyer section of reception. Go check out some hostels and see if they have this!

      Edit: in Sydney check out The Pod Sydney on Pitt St (entry on whatever the side street is) this is where I’ve seen them most recently

  • paulaus on 12/05/2018 - 08:02

    So after 12 months does the plan and data amount stay the same or does double data end.

    • evatron on 12/05/2018 - 12:51

      I thought 15GB ADDITIONAL DATA FOR 24MTHS

  • IdBuyThat4aDollar on 12/05/2018 - 08:42

    can you get the $30 plan with 15gb of data (not 6gb) AND the 3 months free?

    • Nuggets on 12/05/2018 - 09:40

      Yeah if you follow the links in the OP it should add both to cart.

      Doesn't seem to work on mobile for me but it worked on my laptop.

      edit: nah can't seem to get that on the $30 :(

  • thisispants on 12/05/2018 - 10:29

    Just changed to sim only, 6gb, student discount $26…. Very happy.

  • reactor-au on 12/05/2018 - 12:30
    +1

    If porting from Optus prepaid do they have to send a new SIM or do they just activate the new contract with the existing SIM?

    Quote at checkout shows:"TRANSFERRING YOUR NUMBER TO OPTUS
    Keeping your number with Optus is easy, we'll grab the details we need over the next few steps. Your number won't transfer until you've received your delivery."

    • paulaus on 12/05/2018 - 21:19

      ok so if im overseas for 2 weeks when its sent my current prepaid sim will remain working until i get home and stick the new sim in.

      • reactor-au on 13/05/2018 - 04:22

        Are you confirming or asking? Did Optus confirm for you? Are you also on Optus prepaid?

  • chloden on 12/05/2018 - 13:54

    Can someone please explain how you get 30gb for $30, because I can't see then when i click on the link provided

    • jjjaar on 12/05/2018 - 14:58
      +2

      It’s $40 for 30gb but you get 3 months free, effectively ending up being $30 a month over 12 months.

  • jjjaar on 12/05/2018 - 15:04

    If I want to keep my number but I’m with Coles Mobile (Optus network), would I be best porting out using say Aldi first or attempting to do it in one go?

    Additionally, if I sign up today, I won’t be able to activate until I get my sim, but will I be able to be selective and not activate until like June? Or will I have to do it sooner rather than later?

    • Associatedsingingwolf @ Optus Accessories on 12/05/2018 - 15:18

      Do it in one go - there is an option for 'upgrade my prepaid'. Seems to work OK.

      • jjjaar on 13/05/2018 - 14:03

        And that’ll work from Coles prepaid?

  • Associatedsingingwolf @ Optus Accessories on 12/05/2018 - 15:17

    Nice. Just upgraded the fam.

  • simon 84 on 12/05/2018 - 15:18

    3 months free is only for reginoal customers.
    I think there is no way to get it for an exsiting Optus number.

  • geoffardy on 12/05/2018 - 17:38

    Couldn't stack student discount on top of these deals as promo code only works through Student Hub. The Student Hub doesn't have the 3 months free deal. Has anyone been able to get around this?

    • Nuggets on 12/05/2018 - 21:27
      +1

      Nah I tried but couldn't get it to work.

  • paulaus on 12/05/2018 - 21:04

    the 3 months free is good for me because im overseas 3 months a year .
    .

  • youngchul76 on 13/05/2018 - 13:04

    Hi
    When does the activation need to be done by? Can I just get this signed up receive sim and activate (port from another provider) in like a month?

    • ectogammat on 14/05/2018 - 20:16

      When I ported to Optus back in 2016, I was able to request that the sim be sent unactivated.

  • blazingspeed on 13/05/2018 - 18:08
    +1

    I clicked on the links but the 3 month discount doesn't show up. Has it ended?

    • RichardMelbourne on 13/05/2018 - 18:32
      +3

      Not working for me. I had it in my cart, last night, but had to go do something else - now the cart is still showing same order - but without the 3 months free :(

      From the Optus live chat, tonight.

      You • 06:36 PM
      Has the 3 months-free offer finished, and I missed out?
      Serena M • 06:36 PM
      It is not available with double data plans and also it is only for new services only for selected postal codes.

      • Nuggets on 13/05/2018 - 20:11
        +3

        Yeah I got a call and sadly the offers can't be combined. The website is misleading

        • Bugs on 14/05/2018 - 12:38
          +1

          So, they removed the 3 months free from your account?

        • bigoldtoo on 14/05/2018 - 13:02

          Did they cancel your order? I placed my order on last Sat, but haven't heard anything from them yet.

        • lilkid28 on 14/05/2018 - 13:27
          +1

          I didn't even receive a call. Says my credit check is unsuccessful. But I just took out a home loan few months ago.

  • yabol on 14/05/2018 - 09:34

    Is $30 for 30GB comes with 300 international minutes?

  • Bugs on 14/05/2018 - 12:47

    I am currently on optus prepaid.

    I tried to sign up yesterday.

    When i was browsing the deals there was an option to upgrade from prepaid, but when i decided and tried to sign up it was a different page and it was asking which telco i was currently with. Telstra or other. Then it was all about porting from another network. There was no option to say i am already on optus network.

    Will this cause any issue if i am already with the same company? I don't want to have to call their CS if it gets stuffed up

    • ectogammat on 14/05/2018 - 20:19

      Perhaps it might be best to get an Optus rep to walk you through the correct process - I used the live chat function on the weekend and basically the rep did everything for me, just needed to answer his questions

      • Bugs on 15/05/2018 - 11:59

        That was actually what i did first.
        The rep got all my details and checked my account and was typing a reply when i lost the connection. Mobile reception is rubbish but optus is better than the rest.

        I was trying to do it myself because at worst i just have to refresh a page. When i try the reps again it will probably just drop out again 😑

  • JelIyfish on 15/05/2018 - 12:59

    I was on an $85/month plan (phone included) and switched to the $50/month sim only plan.

    I had to pay out the contract (4 months @ $44/month) so effectively I’ve increase data from 8gb to 60gb for an extra cost of $9/month.

    I was happy to resign with Optus and didn’t need a new phone anytime soon.

    Happy days.

  • randomrandom on 15/05/2018 - 17:16

    I successfully got $40 offer for $30.

    • lilkid28 on 15/05/2018 - 17:19

      Great, when did you sign up? Do you mean the 3 months free offer? Were you in regional postcode?

      • randomrandom on 15/05/2018 - 17:24
        +1

        no, I did not sign up with 3 months offer. I signed up with 25% online sign up discount for 24 months. I ordered on Sunday and my sim got delivered today.

        • simon 84 on 15/05/2018 - 19:07

          How to get 25% online sign up discount?

        • Classical on 17/05/2018 - 15:03

          Same my 25% discount still works and was eligible for 3 months off.. making it $20/m with 30GB!

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