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Optus BYO SIM Plan $40/mth (12 Mths) Unlmt Int'l Calls 35 Countries 80GB/mth + 4GB Roaming Zone 1 Countries (New Services Only)

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Optus BYO SIM Plan $40/mth (12 Mths) Unlmt Int'l Calls 35 Countries 80GB/mth + 4GB Roaming Zone 1 Countries (New Services Only)
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anthonyaaa on 18/04/2019 - 02:39 optus.com.au (5529 clicks)
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$40/ month for 80GB + unlimited overseas calls to 35 countries with 4GB roaming + Unlimited Standard internation talk + SMS (excluding MMS) to Zone 1 Countries. 12month Sim only plan

Discount offer: New & recontracting services. Not available with other offers. Ends 05/05/19, unless withdrawn earlier.

critical information

https://smb.optus.com.au/opfiles/Shop/All/cis/Cis%20Document…

Included countries for international calls

  • Brunei
  • Cambodia
  • Canada
  • Mainland China
  • Colombia
  • Denmark
  • France
  • Germany
  • Greece
  • Hong Kong
  • Hungary
  • India
  • Indonesia
  • Ireland
  • Israel
  • Italy
  • Japan
  • Laos
  • Lebanon
  • Malaysia
  • Malta
  • Mexico
  • New Zealand
  • Norway
  • Poland
  • Romania
  • Singapore
  • South Korea
  • Sweden
  • Taiwan
  • Thailand
  • UK
  • USA
  • Vietnam
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  • Nick K on 18/04/2019 - 11:23

    what does roaming while overseas mean for the deal? does it mean you can roam with your included monthly data for free without paying extra roaming service prices?

    • tooslow8888 on 18/04/2019 - 11:46
      +1

      If you actually open the link, it'll say that you get 4gb per month when you roam in a Zone 1 country. The 80gb is for Australia use only.

      • iloveLucas on 18/04/2019 - 13:38

        do you have to pay for a fee while overseas to use this data? Like vodafone, you have to pay $5/day to use your plan data while overseas?

        • hotdish on 18/04/2019 - 13:47
          +2

          I don't know how they can be any clearer about overseas roaming.

          You get 4GB included (for free) every month, while overseas roaming (in relevant countries, as above).

        • wangsk on 26/04/2019 - 17:50

          No

      • Nick K on 18/04/2019 - 16:06

        oh I see…. Sorry I misread 4GB as 4G, as in 4G service while roaming.

  • leliel on 18/04/2019 - 12:22
    +2

    Is this can combine with Flybuys 10000 points deal?

    • jackthefrost on 18/04/2019 - 17:53

      i think that is targeted

  • derkyft on 18/04/2019 - 12:31

    The chat agent Hugo just applied the discount for the next 24 months for me.

    • jinroh on 18/04/2019 - 14:09

      Does that mean that you're also tied into 24 months contract? Or still 12 months contract (where you can leave after 12 months), but you're still getting the same discount by staying for 24 months?

      • jinroh on 18/04/2019 - 17:09
        +2

        Just answering my own question above, so I also got 24 months discount, but contract only stays for 12 months. So on month 12 - 24 it's still $40 pm but I'm free to go / re-contract. On month 25 onwards will be $50 pm if I do nothing.

        Also the rep on Optus online chat also offer 20% on other new phone/sim only phone plan contract if I sign up on the spot or within the next 24 hours. It was a pity the discount is not available for the mobile broadband / data plan I'm after :-(

  • ddxsamx on 18/04/2019 - 13:22

    Wow this deal is pretty sweet with the international roaming!
    I wonder if the international roaming is pooled also? hmm

    • decklon on 20/04/2019 - 15:50

      Optus rep online told me international roaming is not pooled

  • hotdish on 18/04/2019 - 13:45
    +2

    I contacted Telstra chat to mention Optus plan and their response:

    I can see here that your current plan is the Mobile BYO $59 with 25gb of data. We can upgrade that to the Mobile BYO $49 with 30gb of data.

    I understand that Optus is giving you an offer which is cheaper than the promotion we have and we respect that. However rest assured that if you stayed with us and grab this plan you will still get the best and fastest internet connection of your mobile within Australia.

    bahahahahaha

    • vetopower on 18/04/2019 - 13:53

      Are you out of contract with Telstra?

      It's pretty impressive that they would offer you a cheaper plan if you are in contract.

      • hotdish on 18/04/2019 - 20:34

        Out of contract, correct. But realistically anyone under contract for less than 3 months should be chased pretty hard to retain business…

    • pgdownload on 18/04/2019 - 15:23
      +1

      The lack of data pooling kills it for me with Telstra.
      Points though for them not charging excess usage fees on most mobile plans now though.
      I'd never pay more than $40 a month for mobile plans (preferably $30) but with Telstra that means almost zero data and excess fees to boot.

    • HerpinDerp on 20/04/2019 - 10:53

      I got a very similar response:

      John Francis: How bout getting the $49 BYO with 30GB?
      Anyways, to change the plan now and exit the current contract will cost you $***** on your next bill.
      John Francis: If you prefer to change now, I'll waive the $***** for you so you can get that BYO plan activated now.
      John Francis: What do you say?
      You: Is that the only legitimate offer Telstra has for existint customers at the moment?
      John Francis: Yes, if you do get it now, I'll bring it down to $39.

      A M A Z I N G B A R G A I N

      • 1Kenobi on 23/04/2019 - 10:06

        So you got $39 for 30g on Telstra with a 12 month contract via chat?
        Any clues appreciated

  • Wazzza on 18/04/2019 - 14:06
    -2

    I am with optus now and they said I need to pay the early termination fee which is $175. I have been with them for less than 3 months. current plan is $30 for 30 gb I really need to upgrade this without paying the termination fee :(. there is no way around this is there?

    Thanks op.

    • apmdimka on 18/04/2019 - 14:29
      -7

      lodge a TIO complaint - they will be dancing around you to keep you happy as long as you close the case. Done that before ;)

      • Wazzza on 18/04/2019 - 14:31
        -3

        I am going to try that lol. thanks for the reply.

        Update: TIO has responded to me saying "The TIO does not handle complaints about upgrades on existing contracts because a service provider is not obligated to provide a service or contract from section 2.10 of Terms of Reference, e.g. telecommunications policy / a commercial activity of a provider that is not related to providing a telecommunications service / the setting of prices."

        rip me

        • pgdownload on 18/04/2019 - 15:21

          Interesting the TIO are aware enough to shut it down. Fair enough too I suppose, given you're essentially just wanting to go back on your word. The TIO is generally interested where contract terms are not being followed.

          • El Grande on 18/04/2019 - 17:46
            +1

            @pgdownload: Contracts are for both parties. You can't sign a contract for 12 months to get a lower price and then complain that they aren't letting you out early

  • DrAlco on 18/04/2019 - 14:11

    The included zone1 4GB roaming data is good value for expensive countries. I've been looking at sim options for Canada and it's one of the few countries that is more expensive to get a local sim than a travel sim. To put it in perspective it's ~CAD$45 for 3GB plan from one of the big 3 telcos in Canada.

  • wangsk on 18/04/2019 - 15:00

    i just signed up yesterday, do you think i can cancel the plan or change to this?

    • pgdownload on 18/04/2019 - 15:18

      You can but ask. I've heard tales of nice customer service agents helping brand new members out.

      • wangsk on 18/04/2019 - 16:03

        i am with the online chat now, have to cancel the existing order and place a new order.

  • KaTst3R on 18/04/2019 - 16:09

    Recontracted. Had 1 month left on BYO Sim 12 month contract, no cancellation charges. Thanks OP

  • wordsmith on 18/04/2019 - 16:19

    I plan to move on to one of their device bundled plans, just have not made up my mind about which device I would need, wondering if I can opt for this plan now and move to device plan in future, any thoughts?

  • ashdays on 18/04/2019 - 16:24

    Great post. Thanks OP

  • davidsla12345 on 18/04/2019 - 16:36

    Where did you get the list of zone 1 countries from because when I look on the website and type in a country i.e Israel it comes up as zone 2

    • wordsmith on 18/04/2019 - 17:17

      List of countries with free international calls and roaming zone 1 countries are different. The OP has the Zone 1 countries linked.

      • h00tz on 19/04/2019 - 17:36

        I was wondering the same thing. OP link is only to a map, but not an actual list of zone 1 countries. Some zone 2 countries are included in the calling list (eg. Brazil - missed from the OP list), but there does not seem to be a list of zone 1 countries anywhere that I can find.

  • movieman on 18/04/2019 - 16:41

    Soon we can ditch home NBN.

  • interfreak on 18/04/2019 - 16:49
    +3

    After my 4th online chat with Optus, they have allowed me to change over to the new $40/80GB plan from my existing $52/80GB plan that expires in August - with no cancellation fees. :)

  • El Grande on 18/04/2019 - 20:01

    Funny Australia is not a Zone 1 Country. So if i'm in a zone 1 country say China and I call within China its free. If i'm in China and I call/text a number in India its free. But If i'm in China and I call/text a number in Australia its charged?

    • [Deactivated] on 19/04/2019 - 09:52
      +1

      Spoke to a live chat agent and he has confirmed Australia is also a zone 1 country.

      It's just Optus has terrible documentation skill.

      Look at Telstra's matching plan and how crystal clear their CIS is.. https://www.telstra.com.au/content/dam/tcom/personal/mobile-…

      • snoopydoop on 21/04/2019 - 14:02

        Yeah, I had this confirmation too.

    • Skysurfer88 on 19/04/2019 - 14:39

      I was told that if I was in a zone 1 I will only get 4gb of data and not free call/text within zone 1. Its different from what you mentioned?

  • pork chop on 18/04/2019 - 20:36

    Does anyone know whether the $10 Bundle (broadband) discount still applies to this deal?

    • h00tz on 19/04/2019 - 17:39

      Apparently not - asked via online chat. The rep said they will not apply any other discounts. However I will try the call centre as they seem to have greater power/access.

  • kronicmacstigator on 19/04/2019 - 04:15

    My chinese student friend will appreciate this deal! His jaw dropped when I told him about it last time

  • olliestyles on 19/04/2019 - 16:26

    Will this plan be available to those coming off a Virgin plan 6 months early? Ie they waive the Virgin fees and allow to sign directly to this deal?

  • apmdimka on 20/04/2019 - 14:16

    Just went to the store to get the plan. When the rep was scrolling through his list to find 20% discount, I saw 25% for 24 months. Asked him to apply which he did and confirmed it will be working for 24 months. So I got it for $37.50 per month.

    • Being Neil on 21/04/2019 - 17:17

      How can I get other reps to do this? I tried this on online chat and at 2 different stores…each time that they claim that no such option exists, that the lowest they can do is $40 per month for the 80gb deal. In the shop they didnt even scroll through lists, they just pointed to the optus web page open on their computer

      • ChatBard on 27/04/2019 - 15:29

        Tried to do the same - they advised the 25% is for a second sim or handset only. You're also stuck in a contract for 24months and if a better deal comes along, you are stuck on this plan.

        • Sammyboy on 03/05/2019 - 15:28

          Online chat would not give any further discount to me for 2nd, 3rd mobile numbers. Said was already discounted 20% to $40. Might try again

  • [Deactivated] on 20/04/2019 - 18:36

    Can anyone confirm if the calls/sms, whilst u are in a Zone 1 roaming country, are also unlimited/free? I understand the 4gb data whilst in a Zone 1 roaming country is included, but the wording doesn’t say the calls/sms are also included.

    If the rates, whilst roaming are $1.50/min and 50c per sms, then that’s a concern.

    • unco on 20/04/2019 - 21:25

      ROAMING WHILE OVERSEAS
      4GB data & Unlimited standard international Talk and SMS (excl MMS) to Zone 1 countries

      Sounds like you can call from any zone to a zone 1 country for free.

    • Skysurfer88 on 20/04/2019 - 21:33

      Quoted from the CIS "If you have the $50 plan, it includes international roaming data
      as described in the table at the start of this summary. You can
      only use your international roaming data inclusion in selected
      Zone 1 countries. You cannot use your plan’s other call, text and
      data if you are overseas."

      Doesnt this mean you can't?

      • snoopydoop on 21/04/2019 - 14:00

        Skysurfer - I brought this up in the live chat. Apparently it's all good. I assume it's standard language, referring to the "international calls/texts" for when you're within Australia. However, this plan does offer it, so no need to worry. To be safe, confirm it with whoever signs you up.

    • snoopydoop on 21/04/2019 - 13:59

      According to the live chat who signed me up - you can call and sms back to Australia for free (when in a Zone 1 country), in addition to unlimited calls in Zone 1 countries.

      • jdee on 30/04/2019 - 21:54

        I came looking for this specifically…. CIS document does not mention this… I got onto chat and Agent said only for use in Australia… I sent her (Pamela) the weblink, noted the section, but she referred me to the bottom of the page "All for use in Australia"… I don't think she really knew.

        Anyway, conflicting - it's in the webpage but not their CIS document…. I've taken a screenshot of the webpage just in case (i'm overseas at the moment and signed up to this plan)

        • snoopydoop on 01/05/2019 - 08:14

          I'd definitely jump in the chat and try and get confirmation. That way you've got two screenshots to fall back on if something goes wrong

  • muppet on 21/04/2019 - 08:47

    Thanks OP! I'm taking the leap and switching to this plan from Telstra ($40/month 15GB). I added the $0 music streaming add-on. Not sure what the catch is.

  • snoopydoop on 21/04/2019 - 13:58

    I was on the $35 plan - and used the live chat feature.

    First operator said it was impossible, and was trying to charge me the early termination fee. Although he did say I could avoid the termination fee if I were to change my number (?).

    Just reconnected to a new operator and was no problems with the next one, so no problems recontracting.

    • raywu1983 on 21/04/2019 - 22:28

      Hi snoopydoop. mind if i ask how long you had left on yout $35 contract. My contact is due in mid August and the first online operator asked me to pay $67.50 for changing over from a $36 sim only contract.

      • snoopydoop on 22/04/2019 - 00:18

        Not sure exactly. However, I'd say longer than that - my charge initially was around $120. Keep connecting to different chat operators and you'll be in luck!

        Also, apparently some others note that there's a deal available for 24 months for 25% off the $50 plan. Just say that a staff member mentioned it in-store or something. Also if you're really struggling with the chat operators, just say to one of them that you were talking to someone in your Optus store and they let you know you could recontract without the termination fee.

        I've recontracted about 5 times in the past couple of years!

  • Being Neil on 21/04/2019 - 17:19

    Did anyone else manage to get the 80gb for $37.50 per month?

  • CaduBRAus on 23/04/2019 - 11:08

    Does any of you know if the International calls are for landline AND mobile numbers?

  • Carpe Diem on 23/04/2019 - 12:38

    This is a cracking deal. My contract expires wih Telstra next month, which is when I'm also off to Singapore/Bali & London. All Zone 1 :)Definitely would like clarifcation on the int calls and texts made outside of Australia in the 3 said countries.

    • defiant on 27/04/2019 - 17:53
      +1

      I’ve been on this plan for one week now and used it in zone 1 countries. Have made several calls back to Australia and so far no international calls have come up in my Optus app under usage. I spoke with customer service who confirmed that unlimited calls and sms back to Australia are included when you are in a zone 1 country. As others have pointed out, this is not clearly documented

  • daffodil4me on 23/04/2019 - 19:37

    Has anyone had experience with Optus changing the free add-ons mid way through your contract?

    I'm a bit worried about this phrase in the T&Cs: ""By signing up to a streaming or entertainment option, you agree that it is subject to change at any time. We will try to give you 21 days' prior notice of a change, however, this does not entitle you to terminate your plan. Streaming or entertainment options can be cancelled at any time; you just pay for these charges until the end of that bill cycle and your plan will continue for the rest of its term."

    A big part of why I am keen on this plan is because Optus Sport is included (worth $15 month, otherwise) - if they decided to start charging during the 12month term then suddenly it's not worth it for me. (Better to go with Kogan and add Optus Sport separately).

    • unco on 24/04/2019 - 09:47
      +1

      I think that’s more for if they lose the rights or something, then it will cover them for removing that add on from being available. Not for deciding to charge you suddenly before 12 months is up.

      • daffodil4me on 25/04/2019 - 22:38

        Ah yes that does make sense. In case they lose the rights. Thanks for your input. I reckon I’ll take the plunge!

  • mauricem on 24/04/2019 - 10:56

    I’m currently on $30 15gb plan which gives me a $10 discount off my 4g mobile broadband with optus. Does anyone know if the same 10 off would still apply. Store rep wasn’t sure and I recall something about this not working for all plans?

    • karu on 01/05/2019 - 13:52

      I'm on that plan too, hesitant to switch to $40 since I don't use all that data. But then again, they cut off my Optus Sport subscription.

  • [Deactivated] on 24/04/2019 - 13:56

    Switched to this and student discount from my last plan is still applying…? Neat.

    • morpheous on 26/04/2019 - 17:25

      what kind of student discount are you getting?

      • [Deactivated] on 26/04/2019 - 17:46

        Generic 10%, paying $36 total

        • morpheous on 26/04/2019 - 19:48

          thats awesome, i tried getting it but they said no such thing applicable.

          • ChatBard on 27/04/2019 - 15:27

            @morpheous: Agreed, tried the same and they say can't be done.

          • [Deactivated] on 28/04/2019 - 07:16

            @morpheous: Yep, same here.

            After changing the discount from last plan stayed though.

            Seems they may have processed wrong though, I've got "20% off for 24 months" when the original deal is actually 20% off for 12+ months (contract length) as far as I know.

            • morpheous on 28/04/2019 - 12:58

              @[Deactivated]: thats cool, will try with different chats to see if this can be applied in any way

              • [Deactivated] on 28/04/2019 - 13:55

                @morpheous: You'll maybe be able to get the 24 months, wouldn't expect the student discount though. This was undoubtedly a mistake.

                Chat specifically said student discount can't be applied with either current deals - there's no option on their end to apply it for you. In my case I already had student discount and seems to have just stayed on after switch.

    • aznsniper on 28/04/2019 - 00:03

      Can you let us know did you switch to this plan via live chat, phone or just the online shop.

      • [Deactivated] on 28/04/2019 - 07:14

        Live chat

  • RogueWolf on 04/05/2019 - 12:13

    Signed up for $37.50pm via chat, told them long term customers where being offered 1-2 months free or 5% off for recontracting, rep asked supervisor gave an extra 5% off, worth a try if your resigning up

    Just remember it’s $1024 per gb if you go over the 4gb roaming data while overseas, disgusting but overall inclusions to good to pass up

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