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No Lock-in SIM Only Mobile Plan - 60GB $16/Month for First 12 Months (Then 20GB $28/Month) @ Circles.Life

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No Lock-in SIM Only Mobile Plan - 60GB $16/Month for First 12 Months (Then 20GB $28/Month) @ Circles.Life
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Lb8two on 23/09/2021 - 22:28 au-activate-shop.circles.life (805 clicks)
Last edited 24/09/2021 - 01:36 by 1 other user
IWANTFOR40AND12

I have been looking for a new deal for myself I guess I was partly checked out and later I was emailed this code from Circles.Life.
It's similar to others out there but different enough to post it.

IWANTFOR40AND12

  • 12 Months of Bonus 40GB and $12 off per Month (Applies to $28 / 20GB Plan)
From circles.life

100GBFORU

  • 6 Months of $10 off per Month (Applies to $38 / 100GB Plan)

40GBFORU

  • 6 Months of Bonus 20GB and $10 off per Month (Applies to $28 / 20GB Plan)

8GBFORU

  • 6 Months of $4 off per Month (Applies to $18 / 8GB Plan)
From OzBargain

I've had a look around OZBargin and have found these additional current codes and wanted to list them all in one place if it helps anyone;

60GBOBS

  • 12 Months of Bonus 40GB and $10 off per Month (Applies to All Plans)

SEPTSTEALS40

  • 6 Months of Bonus 20GB and $20 off per Month (Applies to $28 / 20GB Plan)

SEPTSTEALS100

  • 6 Months of $20 off per Month (Applies to $38 / 100GB Plan)

SUPER38
THANKYOU

  • 1 Month free (Applies to All Plans)

100GBOFFER

  • 12 Months $8 off per Month (Applies to All Plans)

50GBOFFER

  • 12 Months of Bonus 30GB and $6 off per Month (Applies to All Plans)

8GBOFFER

  • 12 Months of $4 off per Month (Applies to $18 / 8GB Plan)
Optus 4G Plus Network

Please note the following features are NOT available on the 8GB for $18/mth SIM Only Plan

  • Roaming services (data, voice or SMS)
  • IDD Calls and IDD MMS services
  • IDD SMS will be chargeable as per the rates here (IDD rates)
  • Referral perks
  • Data add-ons (20GB for $10 Add-on)
  • IDD SMS will be chargeable as per the rates here (IDD rates)

To get access to the above features, you’ll need to upgrade to the 20GB or 100GB plan.
How does billing work?
You will receive your bill within the first week of each month.

Your first bill is higher than usual, which is completely normal. This is because it includes charges for two billing cycles:

A part month (prorated) charge which starts from the time you activate your SIM card (if you got a new number) or from the time your number was successfully transferred to Circles.Life till the end of that month.
Any additional charges for that month (e.g. roaming charges)
The monthly charge for your plan for the following month.
Bill Shock Protection
When you run out data on your plan, you'll get 3GB added at no extra charge.

Referral Links

Referral: random (52)

Both referrer and referee get $5 bill credit for 6 months and bonus 5 GB for 6 months.

Mobile SIM Only Mobile Plan

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closed Comments

    • INFIDEL on 23/09/2021 - 23:17
      +5

      Incorrect!
      Read the advice in Deals. I and others have discussed how to get the best value from Circles offers. They can be great - but require understanding the t&c.

      Most confusion stems from misunderstanding it's not a prepaid plan.
      It's month to month. So if the service is still connected on the 1st of following month (even for a short time) - you are billed for that whole month.

      Just give about a weeks notice you are leaving at the end of the month & service will then terminate with no billing for following month.

      I & others have done that successfully. Was quick & easy to cancel each time.

      Some refused to read t&c & helpful comments to disconnect service by end of month. So were billed unnecessarily for following month. A few keep complaining, instead of choosing to avoid the problem.

      Negging because you don't understand this month to month plan - makes your neg vote invalid!

      • sunnyc on 24/09/2021 - 10:43
        -1

        took me two weeks to cancel. took so long it went over a billing cycle. Also no service in my area, so kind of a pointless service.

        • INFIDEL on 24/09/2021 - 11:05
          -1

          Cancelled simply through the account dashboard.
          Last time, selected which end of month from pull down menu. Set for over a month ahead. Previous times, notified a week ahead - no problems. Took seconds. Received confirmation email.
          They've improved the process over many Deals.

          Worked great. Service became inactive a few hours before midnight on last day of month.

          But understanding Circles takes more effort than prepaid Deals which often only require turning off auto-renewal or porting out to cancel service.
          That's why I prefer prepaid.

          Have SIM hopped very cheaply or free for about 7 years. Will use Circles in the future.

        • INFIDEL on 24/09/2021 - 11:15
          -1

          Check Circles.Life network coverage - before signing up!

          All networks have problem areas - so it's up to the consumer to check if it suits them. Pointless complaining much later when you could have checked.

          Had some of best mobile internet speeds with Circles - depends on Optus network in your area, not reseller Circles!

        • INFIDEL on 25/09/2021 - 05:27
          -1

          took me two weeks to cancel
          How could it possibly take 2 weeks to notify Circles to terminate your service at the end of the month??

          As discussed in Deals…
          You just request to terminate before the end of the month. This can be done up to 3 months in advance.
          Each time I've done it, it was quick.

          Just need to read the Help FAQ.
          Circles.Life > MY PLAN > Termination
          How do I cancel my Circles.Life service… click 'Terminate number'

          (When I first signed up to Circles for over 4 months free 2years ago, we needed to send a message to Support before the end of the month to request termination. But some ignored that advice. Easier now.)

          Then receive a confirmation of termination email:
          "We're gutted that you've decided to leave Circles.Life. Your termination for mobile number 04xxxxxxxx will take effect at 11PM of the last day of the month."

          And an email on last day of month confirming termination:
          "This is a confirmation that your Circles.Life number 04xxxxxxxx was terminated. We are sad to see you go."

          Porting out in the last hours of the last month of service as some did, did not terminate service if the port was delayed! All Telcos only port during certain times & it can take 48hrs, even with major telcos.
          So they were charged for the following month!!

          Pretty simple.
          So why did that take you 2 weeks? That simple process should have taken minutes.
          Seems you must have stuffed up.

          • sunnyc on 25/09/2021 - 12:16
            -2

            @INFIDEL: This guy is mad LOL

            I made a mistake, it didn't take 2 weeks to port out, it took nearly 4 weeks. I ported out, one number was within 1 day, other took from 28th to 24th of the following month. No stuff up since it went through but in the process costing me another month. Both numbers have the same details and no alterations were made in the process.

            1. Network Coverage is useless, Your link is absolutely pointless as it doesn't reflect the true coverage of the service. Pretty much no signal in most inner city suburbs I go to not to mention CBD.
            2. 60GB with Optus is like getting 1GB since it doesnt work when you need it and don't think about even loading an email during peak hour since its futile.

            Regardless this is not an argument worth my time, I have different values like reliability, trust, and value for money.

            • hawkeye93 on 25/09/2021 - 12:19

              @sunnyc: YMMV, Optus is totally fine in my area. Basically all 3 are the same to me.

              • sunnyc on 25/09/2021 - 12:32
                -1

                @hawkeye93: Yeah i completely forgot that optus is useless in sydney otherwise I wouldn't have joined Circles. The only time when optus worked well was when i was at the qld border.

            • INFIDEL on 27/09/2021 - 20:13
              -1

              @sunnyc: So you agree you stuffed up!
              Why would you choose to make your life complex?? And then blame others for your mistake?

              Could so easily been avoided if you read the comments in Deals warning against what you did, or read the t&c of the month to month plan you signed up to, or the HELP FAQs…
              So much good advice you ignored!

              There were warnings in Circles Deals not to treat this month to month plan like a prepaid service! Like I gave above

              As it states in the above link - "How do I cancel my Circles.Life service… click 'Terminate number'" you need to notify you are terminating the agreement at the end of the month.

              The number is then disconnected & no port is possible, unlike prepaid services that still receive calls for a period & can be ported.

              Or If you wish to continue using your number with a different telco, you should organise a port in with that telco instead before the end of the month. By doing so, your account with us will be automatically cancelled when your number has been successfully ported out of Circles.Life.

              That is - don't just request to port out very late in the month (ports can take days - as commented in Deals, especially to another Optus reseller) - to terminate service. (As you would do with prepaid.)

              All ports need to be successfully COMPLETED before end of month for the service to terminate at end of month of agreement.

              As you didn't terminate by end of month as required, they charged another month. That's in the t&c you ignored. I & others warned about it in comments like these.

              Until that additional month's payment is resolved, Circles won't port your number or terminate the agreement. As others reported.

              It's all been discussed in Circles Deals.

              You didn't follow Circles t&c, incurred a bill you didn't pay, so the service was not terminated until resolved, and the port delayed.

              Talk about causing a whole lot of problems for yourself for nearly 4 weeks!!

              Easier to follow others advice & experience given in comments.

              But you continue to choose to ignore valid information & give incorrect advice based on your own mistakes.

              This information just gets negged here, even though it could save others from your mistakes!!

              Hidden your comments. Some people are happiest when they choose to make poor choices & spend their time complaining!

    • INFIDEL on 24/09/2021 - 11:09
      -1

      Ozbargain has voted - invalid Neg removed.

  • SuBw00FeR on 23/09/2021 - 22:42

    How do you add it to a current plan that youre on?

    • corremn on 23/09/2021 - 22:45

      Generally these codes are for new accounts. However, in the app you can try adding promo codes.
      I tried and says invalid/expired code, but I am still on a bonus plan: I have $10 off and bonus 30GB on the $28/20GB .

    • AssociatedCirclesLifeAU @ Circles.Life on 27/09/2021 - 13:07

      Hey there, SuBw00FeR! The promocodes provided can only be use during sign up process. If you're already an existing customer, you can change your plan and you'll get the current promo benefit of the plan that you'll be choosing to be with. You can check our website or contact us through our live chat support channels for further assistance. Cheers

      • OrbDaggerZ on 30/09/2021 - 14:48

        Last time I asked, I was told no to changing to my plan to a new promo.

  • emoticon on 23/09/2021 - 22:43
    +6

    Oh man the formatting on this one was hard to read.

    It's $16 a month for a 60GB sim-only plan. The discount lasts 12 months. After 12 months the monthly fee goes back up to $28/month.

    • corremn on 23/09/2021 - 22:47
      +3

      Its cheap, and I have had no issues with circles, porting in and out has always been quick.

      • emoticon on 23/09/2021 - 22:54

        Yeah im seriously thinking about it cause it's so cheap.

        Have to move from Telstra/Boost to Optus though. Im checking Whirlpool forums to see general consensus.

        • Mikeyy888 on 24/09/2021 - 01:42

          Just get new number

          • xxz on 24/09/2021 - 08:24

            @Mikeyy888: many people don't want to lose their main number

            • Mikeyy888 on 24/09/2021 - 18:46
              +1

              @xxz: You can have many sim cards

    • hawkeye93 on 23/09/2021 - 23:05
      +1

      Or $18 for 100GB.

      • emoticon on 23/09/2021 - 23:45

        $18 for 100GB is only for 6 months though, then goes up to regular price.

        • hawkeye93 on 23/09/2021 - 23:53
          +3

          Nah 12 months. Code “60GBOBS”.

          • emoticon on 23/09/2021 - 23:56

            @hawkeye93: Ahh you're right. I take that back, I just didn't see the code.

            • davlap on 27/09/2021 - 07:44

              @emoticon: Hi Guys

              Can't figure out how to get $18 for 100GB for 12 months no matter what I select
              Can you please say which plan and which code

              I can get $28 for 100GB

              Cheers

              • emoticon on 27/09/2021 - 09:34
                +2

                @davlap: I don’t think you can get 100GB for $18 for 12 months. Think the other person misspoke when they mentioned that and I mistakenly assumed they were correct.

                SEPTSTEALS100 Gives 100GB for $18 but only for 6 months

                60GBOBS Gives you 140GB for $28 but for 12 months.

                • davlap on 28/09/2021 - 05:05

                  @emoticon: Thanks

                  Looks like SEPTSTEALS100 expired - Promocode not applicable!

    • OrbDaggerZ on 25/09/2021 - 13:00

      Ah bugger, these new $16/60Gb or the $18/100Gb deals are very tempting, or even $8/48GB to save some $$$, currently with Iinet $15/40Gb, happy with them/service/website. It was the 6 months pricing deal if I recall, have about 4 months or so left.

      This deal might make me jump ship early to Circles for the 3rd time, so 2 prior port outs with no issues.

      @ emoticon, The deal your talking about is the IWANTFOR40AND12 plan yeah?, just wanted to check, too many deal codes.

      Thanks OP for taking the time to list this deal.

      • hawkeye93 on 25/09/2021 - 13:12
        +1

        IWANTFOR40AND12 - $16/60GB
        60GBOBS - $8/48GB

        Your choice.

        • wjiao on 30/09/2021 - 23:31

          Hi mate, with IWANTFOR40AND12 deal, is it 12-month contract? If I cancel within 12 month, is there any cancellation fee or minimum 12 month charge?

          12 Months of Bonus 40GB and $12 off per Month (Applies to $28 / 20GB Plan)

          • hawkeye93 on 30/09/2021 - 23:33
            +1

            @wjiao: Discount available for 12 months, after that revert back to normal price.

            No lock-in. So you can port out whenever you want but you have to let them know you’re leaving as this is postpaid.

            • OrbDaggerZ on 01/10/2021 - 13:26

              @hawkeye93: With my last 2 port outs I didn't call/let them know before porting, no issues, I must of got lucky?

              • hawkeye93 on 01/10/2021 - 13:38
                +1

                @OrbDaggerZ: Not sure as i just quote their T&C. Some faced problems with not notifying in advance.

      • OrbDaggerZ on 25/09/2021 - 13:14

        Going by my luck with Circles so far, they likely have another deal slightly cheaper in a few weeks time after signing up for this, happen to me the 1st time.

      • emoticon on 25/09/2021 - 13:39
        +2

        I had originally signed up to the $16/60GB plan using the code IWANTFOR40AND12 but then I cancelled that order when I found out I could get a cheaper plan and signed up to the $8/48GB plan using the code 60GBOBS.

        I received the SIM card on the same day I placed my second order, I activated the sim and ported over my number this morning. No issues with porting in.

        In the app it shows the full 48GB being available and shows that the bill waiver promo code has been applied. My first bill (pro rata 1st month + 2nd month) is only $11.60 - It’s so cheap.

        Data speeds and reception are good in my area, NW Sydney, over 100mbps but Telstra was over 200mbps for me, not really a big deal.

        Only thing I’m missing is voicemail which Circles doesn’t have.

        How was porting out? I read that many of the complaints were because the porting out process was difficult with the customer number having letters in it that other providers couldn’t recognise? And customers having to get their customer number through live chat and inform circles before porting out?

        I’ve never had to contact a telco before porting out before (post-paid and pre-paid), usually you just port out and the plan is cancelled automatically.

        • OrbDaggerZ on 25/09/2021 - 14:32
          +1

          Getting the sim that fast is amazing.

          I have been with them 2 times before, I do need to get into the habit of regularly checking speeds more often.
          Can't say how much difference I've had between Optus (Moose, Belong) & Vodafone (Kogan, Felix & Iinet) in the last year or so.
          The best I think I had was with Felix, as at that time I was checking a bit more often around then.

          First port out from Circles to Kogan and I did not contact them about porting out first, so no issues.

          Second time porting I was waiting for a Amaysim sim/deal that I was going to port to, this took longer than expected (from Amaysim), and it was near the next billing cycle, so I ended up locking my debit card (linked to Circles) to stop the payment for a few days til I got it.
          Then ported from Circles ok, didn't get any extra charges for being a few days late in paying from what I could tell.

          Yes I did have the odd issue the 2nd time with the customer number having letters in it like others have had when I signed up with Iinet or AGL, can't recall which. Too many porting outs for a better data deal.
          This did cause a delay of 1 day with the new provider in setting up my new account.
          Should not need to contact them before porting out or any other provider.

          The best 2 things about Circles are their data add-ons (20GB for $10 Add-on) & 3GB bill shock.
          No one else offers this.
          Downside, no voicemail like you said, but I just use Circles for data/junk calls only and use Moose as my main plan (6Gb/$6.90) for phone use, for now.

          • hawkeye93 on 25/09/2021 - 15:52

            @OrbDaggerZ: How did get the Moose plan for $6.90?

            • OrbDaggerZ on 25/09/2021 - 16:25

              @hawkeye93: Sorry, meant $9.80.
              Been happy with Moose, their site and app, as well as Iinet.

              Might port it out soon, it was a ok price at the time for 12 months pricing (needed something cheap then) and just used 1 or 2 other sim/plans from other providers like Kogan for the bulk data.

          • emoticon on 25/09/2021 - 19:23
            +1

            @OrbDaggerZ: Thank you for sharing your porting out experience, relieving to know it’s not a big issue porting out.

            I’ll check out Moose and Felix for next time, for now Circles should be okay seeing how cheap it is, can always port out since no lock in contract.

  • emoticon on 23/09/2021 - 23:24

    Okay did a bit of research, seems like a good deal. Mostly favourable feedback on Whirlpool.

    I might sign up tonight.

    Good deal OP.

    Edit: I signed up and am porting my Boost mobile number, price was too good - and next day delivery was offered as well, expecting my sim card tomorrow wth.

    • hawkeye93 on 23/09/2021 - 23:54
      +2

      Use the other code “60GBOBS” as you get 100GB for $18 (12 months).

      • emoticon on 23/09/2021 - 23:58
        +2

        Haha yeah its too late for me, already signed up. But its okay, I don''t even use the 20GB's in my current plan, so 60GB is enough for me. Happy with the $16 plan.

        Edit: I also used Cashrewards so i get back $12.60

        • hawkeye93 on 24/09/2021 - 00:08
          +5

          Sorry to say this but you could also use that code to get 48GB for $8 (12 months).

          • emoticon on 24/09/2021 - 00:14

            @hawkeye93: Ahhh man, i have buyers remorse now. That's an amazing deal that should have been highlighted in the main post, there's too much written. I didnt even think about it.

            So with the cheapest 8GB plan for $18 a month - use 60GBOBS to get $10 off per month and an extra 40GB.

            $8 for 48GB, i am fuming lol, that should be it's own post.

            • hawkeye93 on 24/09/2021 - 00:18
              +4

              @emoticon: I did last week.

              https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/651358

              • emoticon on 24/09/2021 - 00:20
                +1

                @hawkeye93: It's a good deal, i just didnt see it when you posted. My fault for not checking Ozbargain that often.

              • emoticon on 24/09/2021 - 08:55
                +1

                @hawkeye93: Hey thanks again for mentioning your deal, i live chatted with their customer support this morning and they said it was okay for me to cancel the order and re-order to get the $8 for 48GB deal so i did that.

                I dont know if they did another credit check, but think it was worth the hit.

          • b8two on 24/09/2021 - 10:00

            @hawkeye93: I thought about that also but it has restrictions regarding IDD (International Direct Dial) and roaming (as in going overseas, not that is an issue for most these days).

            SEPTSTEALS40 also gives you a $8/m plan with 40GB data but is for 6 months.

            • hawkeye93 on 24/09/2021 - 10:19
              +1

              @b8two: Yeah, many features are not available on the lowest plan. If you need those, choose the other two.

      • alibabapria on 24/09/2021 - 10:58

        Hi mate, where can i get this? I tried to use the code but I got $28 for 140 gb.

        Cheers

        • hawkeye93 on 24/09/2021 - 11:39

          Choose the lowest plan. The one you selected is the highest.

          • alibabapria on 24/09/2021 - 13:03

            @hawkeye93: Only three plans available: $28 for 100gb, $18 for 40gb, $14 for 8gb. Did I miss something?

            • hawkeye93 on 24/09/2021 - 13:18
              +1

              @alibabapria: Yeah, the $14 8GB. Replace the code with "60GBOBS", it will update to $8 48GB for 12 months.

  • cushydeskjob on 24/09/2021 - 00:37
    +1

    60GBOBS seems good. 12 months @ $8/48GB pm for instance. Mind you, I've used circles.life twice before and went back to full fat Telstra both times.

    • M00Cow on 24/09/2021 - 07:04

      Yeah Optus Network is a big clogged, especially for resellers.

  • backslashio on 24/09/2021 - 01:20

    I'm on Circles, love the data, hate the hideous reception. Doesn't matter where I am near the city my calls are always regularly dropping out within seconds & everyone complains that it sounds like I'm in a tunnel. Never happened with my other providers

    Its been like this for the past year for me but I rarely make calls

    • DannyBoy on 24/09/2021 - 03:28

      Ah you just reminded me why I switched back to Kogan after I used Circles last time

    • OrbDaggerZ on 25/09/2021 - 13:28

      Get another sim card/plan from them just for data.

  • 8200 on 24/09/2021 - 04:31
    -8

    NETWORK NETWORK NETWORK USED in title
    Thanks

    • hawkeye93 on 24/09/2021 - 07:42

      Copycat.

    • Moderatormoocher on 24/09/2021 - 09:27

      There is no requirement for the mobile network to be in title. Please stop asking OPs to do that.

      • hawkeye93 on 24/09/2021 - 09:30

        Seriously, you should ban this guy. Every single post about mobile plan, he comments the same.

  • lelio777 on 24/09/2021 - 16:15

    Thanks OP. Just order one. Hope it works nicely

  • Flakuciernie63 on 25/09/2021 - 21:54

    Hi There
    Please advise
    If RCS Google chat is supported or not?
    Is home/etc wifi calling supported?
    Is it month to month or min 12months?
    Thx in advance
    DT

    • emoticon on 27/09/2021 - 09:36
      +1

      I don’t think RCS is supported, no Wifi Calling, it’s month to month with no contract.

      A credit check is done when signing up, also there’s no voicemail.

  • OrbDaggerZ on 30/09/2021 - 16:41

    Having trouble deciding what plan to go with, the 48Gb/$8/60GBOBS or the 60Gb/$16/IWANTFOR40AND12 deal.

    I'm with Moose $9.80/6Gb atm (main phone for calls), thinking of going with circles $8/48Gb instead, but as Circles has no voicemail & I want to keep this number for calls, I'm not sure what to with it, could port it to Aldi for awhile.

    Also with Iinet $15/40Gb/6 months pricing till 25 Feb, happy with them so far, good pricing too, so would stay with them.
    My billing period just renewed a few days ago, so will stay till I've used all the data.

    And I also joined up with AGL 3 months free promo.
    Both for the data/junk calls in 2nd phone, tethered via usb.

    I could go with both Iinet and the Circles 48Gb deal, so $23/m for 88Gb (+ AGL's 50Gb/= 138Gb), don't really want to spend more than this.
    Or just go with the 60Gb/$16/IWANTFOR40AND12 (new #), which is a real good deal, and drop/port Iinet?

    The gambit is will Circles have a similar deal to the 60Gb for $16 in 6 months time.
    What would you do?

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