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Catch Connect 365 Day 240GB (Was 120GB) Prepaid Mobile Kit $109 Delivered (New Services Only) @ Catch

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Catch Connect 365 Day 240GB (Was 120GB) Prepaid Mobile Kit $109 Delivered (New Services Only) @ Catch
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LJustbuy on 10/11/2021 - 14:39 catch.com.au (4335 clicks)

$109 (usually $120) and double data for first 365 days: New services only. Limit one per customer. All data allowance is applied upfront after $109 payment and activation. Offer ends 08/12/21, unless withdrawn earlier. Ongoing recharges revert to standard price of $150 with standard data of 120GB or as otherwise advertised. Activate SIM within 30 days of purchase.

Catch Connect is a great value mobile service provider powered by the Optus 4G Plus Network. We offer amazing prepaid mobile and data only plans at equally amazing prices, with the speed, coverage and service you can expect from one of Australia’s leading telecommunications companies. No pesky hidden fees or lengthy lock-in contracts here - and you get to keep your number! We even have international caller packs to help you stay in touch with loved ones. Whatever you’re looking for in a mobile plan, we've got you covered.

What you get

240GB data allowance for first 365 days (subsequent recharges 120GB)

Charged per KB. Your data of 240GB will be available from day one once your SIM is activated

Unlimited standard national talk & text

Unlimited calls to standard national numbers, 13/1300 numbers and unlimited standard national SMS and MMS.

Plan Expiry: 365 days

Ongoing recharges are $150 for 120GB every 365 days

Automatic recharges at $150 unless you opt out. Auto-recharge can be turned off in your dashboard after activation. Offer may be withdrawn at any time.

How to purchase and activate your plan

Add the Catch Connect Prepaid plan to your cart and complete check out.
You will receive your Catch Connect welcome email within 3 business days of you completing your catch.com.au cart.
Your SIM card will be dispatched to your delivery address within a few days.
Once your SIM has arrived, follow the instructions on the welcome letter to start setting up your Catch Connect account.

Terms and conditions

You must activate your chosen prepaid plan on catchconnect.com.au within 30 days of purchase or by the date advertised on the promotion (whichever is earlier). Additionally, you must activate your Catch Connect SIM card within 24 months of purchase, otherwise the SIM card will be cancelled and any credit associated with it will be forfeited. Not transferable or redeemable for cash. You must be aged at least 18 years to purchase a prepaid service with Catch Connect.

Limit per customer: 5 services per account

All for use in Australia.

Important Catch Connect Legal and Regulatory information

Please note: This item has FREE shipping. It can only be shipped to a postal address, NOT a P.O box. Please ensure your address details, complete with contact number, are updated in your account.

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  • azm on 10/11/2021 - 14:58

    Do you know the activation deadline?

    • wirelessbrain on 10/11/2021 - 15:00

      "You must activate your chosen prepaid plan on catchconnect.com.au within 30 days of purchase or by the date advertised on the promotion (whichever is earlier). Additionally, you must activate your Catch Connect SIM card within 24 months of purchase, otherwise the SIM card will be cancelled and any credit associated with it will be forfeited. Not transferable or redeemable for cash. You must be aged at least 18 years to purchase a prepaid service with Catch Connect."

      • azm on 10/11/2021 - 15:02

        Thanks. Offer ends 08/12/21, if we add 30 days, the deadline should be 7/1/2022

        • Advantan on 10/11/2021 - 15:12
          +3

          “You must activate your chosen prepaid plan on catchconnect.com.au within 30 days of purchase or by the date advertised on the promotion (whichever is earlier).“

          From the way I’m reading it, the last day will be the offer date (08/12/21) as it says whichever is earlier.

          Happy to be wrong though because my plan expires on 05/01/22 so this would be perfect if you’re correct.

          • azm on 10/11/2021 - 15:17

            @Advantan: I am in the same boat. DYOR is the safest option. I was guessing.

          • cloudy on 10/11/2021 - 20:32
            +2

            @Advantan:

            From the way I’m reading it

            looks like you can read, anyone else that thinks its another date cant.

          • mountaineer on 10/11/2021 - 21:36
            +2

            @Advantan: so from the description "…Your SIM card will be dispatched to your delivery address within a few days…" assuming the SIM is bought in the last 1-2 days 7/8 Dec, unless the SIM is activated at the time of purchase, there is no chance the SIM will arrive by the 8/12 for it to be activated by the user?

            • Trishool on 26/11/2021 - 16:36

              @mountaineer: Yeah I agree, I think you're right.

              I was thinking of waiting until 6th Dec to order this, so it takes a week or 2 to deliver, then I'll have another 30 days on top of that to activate.

        • Tomato on 11/11/2021 - 04:16
          +1

          from my previous experience, it still works for 30days from 8Dec even though it says whichever earlier. Chat also says within 30days.

          • loveyoulooongtime on 19/11/2021 - 12:35
            +1

            @Tomato: I was told similar, 30 days from receiving the sim. Here's the chat online I had with a rep:

            The last day you can purchase is the 08/12/2021, however the promotion usually finishes in the morning so best to purchase before the 07/12/2021.
            The last day you can activate would be 30 days from you receiving the sim card.

  • chickennix on 10/11/2021 - 15:03

    Anyone had experience with both BOOST (Telstra 4G) coverage and Optus 4G plus coverage. My Boost plan expires in a month so I'm keen to take this offer up as long as the coverage/reception won't drop off too much?

    • azm on 10/11/2021 - 15:06
      +1

      I am currently using Catch. In my area, I was meant to get 4G but I had trouble with phone calls and some limitations on bandwidth. Before that I used Boost mobile, it did OK. I am planning to switch my Catch mobile numbers to Boost and Boost to Catch.

    • hawkeye93 on 10/11/2021 - 15:11
      +8

      Totally depend on your location. Better test them to see yourself.

    • MrOzbargain on 10/11/2021 - 15:17
      +5

      Boost is a better option when it comes to coverage in general

      • Sabric on 10/11/2021 - 16:55
        -3

        Welllll, I remember some jokes claimed bargain "Boosts 100GB for $154.70".
        This deal "240GB for $109" is a good answer for those false bargainers

        And Optus network is great, no false promises
        Not to mentioned Boosts does not offer phone call support, and days to respond web inquiries, stay away from Boosts

      • SimAus007 on 10/11/2021 - 18:28
        +3

        But your paying for that extra coverage you may never use, so it all comes down to each individual's needs (home/work location and where they travel to).

        I switch between Telstra, Optus and Vodafone (yes, I'm a SIM slut!) and 99% of the time only ever use my phone in well-populated areas - I don't notice any difference with the 3 of them in Melbourne (Home) then Sydney (North Shore), Brisbane (Spring Hill) or the Gold Coast when I travel there to see family (that's where I use my phone 99% of the time).

        If heading into lower populated or remote areas, Telstra/Boost will be better, 100%, but you're paying for those extra towers in your lower value plan, which people like me, rarely, if ever need.

        In fact the majority of the towers in my area for all 3 providers are on the same buildings (easy to find this online).

        If you can find me a 365-day plan with 240GB of data for $109 on Boost, let me know :)

        • Sabric on 11/11/2021 - 00:23

          Telstra is famous for years taken a good ride in Australia, furthermore ethically worse company to traders with poor condition, such as late payments to traders.
          Boost is no different, poor customer service (no phone contact available), expensive data provider. So, Boosts does not provide bargain, but some dealers trying to sell here as a bargain.
          I also travel Byron Bay, Northern rivers NSW, Brisbane and Central QLD. Optus (I use catch and Circles.Life) is great (including highways and rural roads).

    • aquie5t on 10/11/2021 - 15:33
      +1

      I switched over to Catch the last time this offer came up. I was with Optus before but I have found many more drop outs with Catch when compared to Optus. YMMV but if I am happy to be saving the money rather than paying it to Optus. Usually Airplane mode fixes the issues but one time I had to restart the phone to get it to work.

    • xtngo on 10/11/2021 - 15:43
      +2

      I just switched over from boost to catch.
      Never had a problem with 4G coverage with boost.
      Catch has been ok for the past week but today it keeps dropping in and out. I've barely had any 4G coverage today! Really annoying. Not sure if it's the weather or what…

      • chickennix on 10/11/2021 - 15:45
        +4

        Thanks to all above. Sounding like BOOST may be worth the extra $$$

        • xtngo on 10/11/2021 - 15:49
          +3

          100%!!! I regret changing from boost now. Now I feel like I'm stuck with catch for the next year …
          $100 isn't worth the frustration levels I'm dealing with today hahaha

          • txb on 18/11/2021 - 02:38

            @xtngo: where are you located? or using your phone from?

            • xtngo on 18/11/2021 - 07:17
              +1

              @txb: South Eastern suburbs in Melbourne. But I take back my comment hahaha it was just dropping in and out because of a tower getting fixed I think…it's been fine since. I've also noticed it doesn't eat up much data when I'm out either? Apparently I've only used 2mb and I've had it for 2 weeks!

              • txb on 18/11/2021 - 12:34

                @xtngo: Glad to hear it worked out :)

      • SimAus007 on 10/11/2021 - 18:38

        Did you check the Optus cell outage site when it was dropping out? They may be working on a tower in your area to install 5G or upgrade the cell, which they need to switch off for radiation and safety reasons.
        I say this as when Telstra was installing 5G on my local cell, the same thing happened (all 3 networks switched off while workers were on site) and I could see them on the tower as I have a line of site to my local Vodafone/Telstra/Optus cell (all on the same building).

        • xtngo on 10/11/2021 - 18:46

          Ohhhhh that makes sense! I tried to check the optus outage site at the time but it wouldn't load 😂😂 but you must be right because as soon as I left work I regained connection again!

          • SimAus007 on 10/11/2021 - 18:49

            @xtngo: I meant check the Optus site with your fixed internet, unless you didn't have this, which wouldn't help ;)
            Anyway, outages with all of them on different cells are happening a little at the moment due to 5G upgrades occurring.

    • Xizor on 10/11/2021 - 15:58
      +2

      You can't beat Telstra coverage. Optus and Vodafone are simply not as good. The question is, do you actually need it.. For me i don't. 99% of where i go around Sydney both Optus and Vodafone are fine (both are very good where i live). There are some exceptions, but we don't go there regularly, so i don't feel the need to pay more. That said, when i do venture regional, coverage can often be problematic. But that is a conscious choice i make to save a little coin.

      • SimAus007 on 10/11/2021 - 18:41

        For the 1% of the time you travel to a remote or regional area, you can always get a Boost or Telstra SIM and throw that in, you can usually get a 1-month starter SIM for cheap as chips (different number with a diversion on, easy done).

        • xtngo on 10/11/2021 - 18:58
          +1

          Ah yes just checked now
          "We're currently investigating reports of an issue with a mobile tower in this area.
          You may experience problems making calls, using the internet or sending/receiving messages in this area."

          Well in that csse… Catch hasn't been too bad otherwise 😂😂😂

    • bargainhunter98 on 11/11/2021 - 00:21

      Was on 365 day plan before. Experience is kind of mixed with drop outs and no internet sometimes. Otherwise mostly ok. I'm in Brisbane.

    • jebdra on 11/11/2021 - 15:38

      As a grey nomad, I run duel SIM - Optus (generally reseller like Catch) and Telstra. Cover both bases.

    • wwykath on 03/12/2021 - 01:52

      Which area do you live?

  • TheBean on 10/11/2021 - 15:14
    +2

    Nice, would have given you a +1 just for not telling everyone you're a first time poster :P

  • dfg555 on 10/11/2021 - 15:39

    Any other deals with more DATA but same days?

  • jamessong on 10/11/2021 - 15:55

    wow, this deal is still a better deal than this Amaysim deal.

  • Fire Chicken on 10/11/2021 - 16:03

    Can you port in? Or do you have to get a new number?

    • CheapWrangler on 10/11/2021 - 16:17
      +1

      I assume you can port in

    • Justbuy on 10/11/2021 - 16:18
      +2

      yes you can port in and keep your old number

  • figarow on 10/11/2021 - 16:38
    +1

    I get decent enough coverage with Amaysim (Rural QLD) will Catch be the same for coverage as both use Optus Network?

  • chronical176 on 10/11/2021 - 16:41

    With all the annual plan from last year's Black Friday sale due to expire, this is great timing.

    • jamessong on 10/11/2021 - 20:22

      now it is time to make a bet whether Kogan's BOGOF will be back; do we risk it and wait?

  • zsuits on 10/11/2021 - 16:42

    does anyone know if catch use the same Optus network as coles mobile? How long does it normally take to receive the order nowadays? Thx :)

  • kongkee on 10/11/2021 - 17:00

    I always sign up for per month deal, with this one, your 240GB of data can be stretched out for 365 days or does it have a cap per month?

    • Weasel on 10/11/2021 - 17:17
      +1

      It's 240gb to use over 365 days, no monthly cap.

  • HLTT on 10/11/2021 - 17:00
    +2

    Is this the same quality as Coles mobile? Since they both use optus?

  • saimone on 10/11/2021 - 17:16

    If you have a $89/85 one not yet activated, can you upgrade to this one and pay the difference.

    • Tomato on 11/11/2021 - 04:10

      i doubt so as i hv asked chat before.

  • George Washington on 10/11/2021 - 17:28

    Bought 2

    • George Washington on 10/11/2021 - 17:46

      Dont forget cash rewards/ shop back

    • CVonC on 14/11/2021 - 20:45

      On different accounts I presume?

      • George Washington on 14/11/2021 - 23:26

        nah go to catch connect via cash rewards up the quantity and click buy

        • CVonC on 25/11/2021 - 12:52

          You can actually purchase more than 1 with the same account. But it has to be in separate transactions.

  • figarow on 10/11/2021 - 18:02

    Does Catch use the full Optus Network?

    https://whrl.pl/RgfbCE

    • Xizor on 10/11/2021 - 19:36
      +2

      Good point, this is often hard to know. Having worked in the industry 20 years I know at least historically Telstra and Optus have often not offered the same retail and wholesale (i.e. catch, coles etc) network experience. Both in terms of network capabilities and coverage (i.e. no VoLTE, not access to full 4G network etc). Possibly even network priority as well. These things change over time and wholesale agreements so as a customer its hard to know whats what. But if the carrier and the MVNO (in this case Catch) have set everything up correctly then Catch should be displaying via their website a coverage map correct for their agreement with Optus…. for what limited benefit coverage maps are!!

      • snappy1234 on 11/11/2021 - 06:24

        Slightly off topic but last weekend Optus was doing maintenance on their App and when I tried to check my normal Optus account my "catch" plan appears;) never seen it there before haha
        Shows its just another "plan" in the ecosystem that is Optus.

        And back on topic I use my "catch " sim
        in the same location as my Optus sim and never noticed any variation.
        My only caveat would be *service wise */sim swaps etc would be a bit more hassle. (With Optus can pick up sim anywhere pretty much)

    • Jfree on 11/11/2021 - 09:44
      +1

      I have been using Catch for the past 2 years. good coverage in my area (Kingswood NSW). I can easily reach 350Mbps download and 50Mbps Upload every time I do a speed test. I am on the 4G (not sure if it is Volte). but 350Mbps is damn good for my use. Cheers

  • asangam on 10/11/2021 - 19:43
    +1

    My amaysim plan expiring next month , looking at the data its a pretty good deal. Any problem porting from amaysim to CatchConnect?

    Thanks OP.

  • Monkboo82 on 10/11/2021 - 21:31

    Does anyone know if you can use this Catch deal on a phone that is locked to Optus??? The phone was purchased as a brand new Optus Prepaid phone. TIA

    • Rimas on 10/11/2021 - 22:09

      Yes it will work

  • takemymoney on 10/11/2021 - 21:57

    Tempting, but will wait Boost deals at BF.

  • George Washington on 10/11/2021 - 22:01
    +2

    I wonder why Boost, Coles Catch dont offer this as a recharge over us having to port out and then port back in. It would make sense to keep their customers

    • Rimas on 10/11/2021 - 22:10
      +1

      They're counting on those of us who are lazy or busy or unaware

      • George Washington on 10/11/2021 - 22:34

        but we are from ozbargin we are always aware

        • user27 on 11/11/2021 - 17:16

          most people are not on Ozb

  • gungirlyuna on 10/11/2021 - 22:44

    What if your phone number has been with catch before and you ported out. Can you port back in with this offer? Does that count as a new service

    • lancesta on 10/11/2021 - 23:56
      +1

      I think you'll be sweet, I haven't done this with catch before but have with other providers without any issues. I've heard of people who are with catch currently, porting out to a cheap Sim card (from another provider) then port back in on the same day or near to it and get the deal.

      • dave484 on 25/11/2021 - 09:27

        I thought you had to be with another provider for 30 days before going back to Catch?

        • CVonC on 25/11/2021 - 12:50

          That's definitely with Kogan but not sure about Catch.

  • jamessong on 11/11/2021 - 06:14

    What will happen if you go over your 240GB quota? Will it start charging per additional MB?

  • snappy1234 on 11/11/2021 - 06:35
    +1

    Best to port away to another deal as Catch charge $10 a Gb or $15 for 2 Gb top ups.

    Full info here
    https://catchconnect.com.au/cms/catchconnectmobile_cis_-16_a…

    • DarkOz on 11/11/2021 - 07:18

      Do you mean it automatically charges top ups $10/GB when the data runs out?

      • snappy1234 on 14/11/2021 - 09:40

        You manually top up.
        It is not automatic .

  • Pareto8020 on 11/11/2021 - 13:08

    This looks like a good deal, as long as I don't have to keep buying Catch Extras credit every 30 days! I've read through the Catch Connect Pricing Summary here: https://catchconnect.com.au/home/page/pricing but am a little confused.

    I need voicemail - if I don't have any Catch Extras, do I still get voicemail retrieval for free? The Pricing Summary seems to suggest that if I want free voicemail I need to have both a valid plan AND valid Extras credit.

    As a lower priority, but still important to me, I'd like to occasionally divert calls to my Telstra SIM (on the same phone) for when I'm not in Optus coverage region. In order to use call divert, do I need to have Catch Extras credit? It seems they will expire after 30 days even on a 365 day plan, and I don't want to be buying min $5 of credit every 30 days.

    • Pareto8020 on 12/11/2021 - 09:59

      Hmmm ok from further reading I see voicemail is included as standard. I'm still not clear on call divert though, do I need Catch Extras to enable that or is that included in the unlimited value??

  • Jonski on 11/11/2021 - 19:45

    If already with catch connect. Whats the cheapest way to port out and back in? Thanks in advance

    • jamessong on 11/11/2021 - 21:28

      $5 Vodafone

      • Jonski on 11/11/2021 - 21:29

        Thankyou

      • timhn on 12/11/2021 - 19:25

        Or $5 Aldi

  • BendBridge on 13/11/2021 - 14:22

    Just paid $95 to renew my Aldi data-only SIM for 30GB/year…

  • Maltopia on 13/11/2021 - 15:02

    Only accepts Visa as payment method.

  • overkillxx on 15/11/2021 - 10:27
    +1

    Hey Guys,

    Does anyone know if Catch Connect allows call forwarding to another mobile/lan line & if you can receive SMS messages if overseas?

  • mrcosmo on 15/11/2021 - 20:36

    Can you buy this with a gift card saving 6% if you're a suncorp member?

    • fozzie on 17/11/2021 - 23:07

      Yes, via catch app though

  • BaeSuzy on 16/11/2021 - 17:19

    its weird, but, on CATCH, while on a call, it switches to 3G, so you can send pictures and be on the phone via whatsapp for example

    Is it just me?

    • bobokingdom on 19/11/2021 - 15:40

      It is because Catch/Coles does not support VoLTE. That's why it falls back to 3G for voice calls.

      • BaeSuzy on 20/11/2021 - 13:13

        yeah thoughts soo… thanks,

      • wwykath on 03/12/2021 - 02:00

        Does it mean the voice quality will be worse compared to amaysim?

        • bobokingdom on 03/12/2021 - 09:22

          That depends on 3G/4G coverage. If there is good 3G coverage, then the voice quality will be great too. (but you won't be able to browse the internet at 4G speed when you are on the call).

  • fozzie on 17/11/2021 - 23:09

    Hi guys, when you activate does it show double data? I am having a look with a sim I bought a while ago and it says $109 and 120gb data. Thanks

    • Justbuy on 20/11/2021 - 12:39
      +1

      if u go into view dashboard it should show 240gb allowance

  • txb on 18/11/2021 - 10:25
    +1

    Can anyone comment on how this differs from being with amaysim?
    seeing as they both use the same mvno optus network..?

    • Justbuy on 19/11/2021 - 19:50

      im guessing they should be similar

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