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[WA] 50% off $45/$55 SIM Plans for 12 Months for Port-in (BYO and Device Plans) @ Optus

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[WA] 50% off $45/$55 SIM Plans for 12 Months for Port-in (BYO and Device Plans) @ Optus
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happydude on 03/02/2022 - 13:49 optus.com.au (4053 clicks)
Last edited 24/02/2022 - 02:55 by 2 other users

Plans have:

5G
20GB - $22.50
80GB - $27.50
After limit data limited to 1.5Mbit
Unlimited Talk and Text AU
Unlimited Talk and Text to 35 Countries - for the 80GB plan

Plans are month to month, no lock-in.

Included
Optus Sport ($14.99/m RRP)
Optus Subhub eg free 6 months Amazon prime - https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/670045

Says customers living in eligible WA Postcodes only, but the real MVP in the comments says you can just enter a WA post cost to get to the order page then punch in your real address. YMMV.

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  • ltwo on 03/02/2022 - 13:59
    +3

    Seems like a pretty good deal for 5G!

  • zombie hunter on 03/02/2022 - 14:12
    -5

    please prove me wrong this not another lame deal of postcodes that are valid that make no sense

    • happydude on 03/02/2022 - 14:13
      +3

      I've tried a list of WA postcodes. Yet to find one that doesn't work.

      • sonu1111 on 03/02/2022 - 14:25
        +1

        I have tried few postcodes from South of Perth and they are working

  • GordonD on 03/02/2022 - 14:36
    +2

    Optus also appears to currently have a deal on the 500GB/month SIM plan which is not limited to WA addresses. Normally $115/month. Currently $65/month for the next 12 months. So its close to half price.
    https://www.optus.com.au/mobile/plans/shop?SID=con:deals:mob…

    • ltwo on 03/02/2022 - 15:51

      get the MCG named Optus Cricket Ground and we'll talk.

  • TaurusHead on 03/02/2022 - 15:03

    So what you need to make it work, WA address?

    • happydude on 03/02/2022 - 15:30

      I guess so.

      Edit: Comment below says they had success just entering a WA post code to get to the order screen.

  • drfuzzy on 03/02/2022 - 15:09

    How many of these deals can you have?
    Can you buy 3 or 4 and data pool together?

    • coxymla on 03/02/2022 - 15:14

      Share your data
      Across eligible Optus Choice Plus plans on the same account.

    • rye on 03/02/2022 - 19:55

      Terms and conditions in the linked page says 5 port ins

  • spackbace on 03/02/2022 - 15:10

    Even at half price, it's hard to justify $270/year instead of Boost $150/year and Telstra coverage. Not fussed on 5G

    • kyzahh on 03/02/2022 - 15:13
      +1

      5G is the main draw here I'd say. Perhaps the Optus network may also suit some people better than other networks.

      • spackbace on 03/02/2022 - 15:14
        +2

        Oh I get it and I'm not negging the deal for that reason, just funny the mental thought once you get used to paying yearly

      • Drakesy on 03/02/2022 - 15:20
        +2

        Personally i think 5G is overrated given the speeds that 4G already offers, and Telstra/boost in WA is exceptional in regional areas.

        • dny on 03/02/2022 - 15:27

          The 4G network can get over congested in many metro areas. Since moving to 5G I've never run into the issue where I've had full bars but nothing loading since there's barely anyone on it.

        • bonezAU on 04/02/2022 - 01:36

          My wife ported to Boost last week and we were driving in suburban Perth pulling 330Mbps on 4G.
          Amazing compared to Optus and Vodafone.

    • hypeit on 03/02/2022 - 15:14
      +1

      Does Boost allow the eSim that you can get with Telstra/Optus for things like an Apple Watch?

    • dny on 03/02/2022 - 15:25
      +1

      The optus sport sub alone is worth $180rrp for the 12 months

    • happydude on 03/02/2022 - 15:40

      It's a lot more GBs.
      + Optus Sport (if you are into that)
      and as pointed out 5g.

      To each their own, but I wouldn't say Boost is the much better deal.

      Personally I think Woolworths $150/year is the best if you can handle 8.3GB per month and the Telstra wholesale network. The 10% off a shop per month can put it into negative dollars.

      • ValuexHunter on 03/02/2022 - 17:14

        If you don't need 5G then Boost $228 280GB = 23.33GB per month is a much better deal than the Optus $270 20GB per month = 240GB.
        The Optus $330 80GB per month = 960GB beats it, though there are better deals if you could be bothered sim swapping every month.

  • jsediv on 03/02/2022 - 15:13

    Cheers OP!
    This is an awesome deal for 5G

  • zacsg1 on 03/02/2022 - 15:17

    Great price for the 80gb, works for 6111.

    • spackbace on 03/02/2022 - 15:19
      +3

      But calling 000 doesn't need 80gb data :P (6111 joke…)

    • RolandWaites on 03/02/2022 - 15:20

      Represent 👌☝️☝️☝️

    • jsediv on 03/02/2022 - 15:22

      6111 letsgooo

  • matzz786 on 03/02/2022 - 15:20

    6008 works

  • MrMoo on 03/02/2022 - 15:20

    For those using WA post codes, how do you actually get the sim card delivered to you?

    • jsediv on 03/02/2022 - 15:23

      Send it to your WA address?

    • spackbace on 03/02/2022 - 15:29

      For those using WA post codes

      Notice they all live in Perth…?

    • smerm07 on 03/02/2022 - 15:34

      esim?

      • 0jay on 03/02/2022 - 15:42

        This’d be almost too good to be true…

        • happydude on 03/02/2022 - 15:56
          +1

          There is an esim delivery option on the order page.

      • MrMoo on 03/02/2022 - 16:05

        Yer seems like E sim is the go for those who "live" in WA.

        • FoxBaer on 08/02/2022 - 08:20

          I bought the esim option after misreading the list of eligible devices (I.o.w. my device doesn't allow for esim). Any idea how to sort this out?

          • MrMoo on 08/02/2022 - 15:47

            @FoxBaer: You need to contact optus to sort it out. They'll mail you a sim card and disable the Esim I think.

            Also relevant to @killua27 you only need the post code to get through the front page. The address you provide (at least at time of sign up) does not need to be in WA. So you can get the sim card delivered straight to your home (If you don't live in WA) without issue.

    • Killua27 on 07/02/2022 - 00:26

      Wondering about this too, my phone doesn’t use esim and would need the physical sim

  • RolandWaites on 03/02/2022 - 15:21

    How long is this deal available? I bought some boost credit only the other day

  • Bytelover on 03/02/2022 - 15:23

    Any way to test 5g reception easily/quickly? I'm just about on the border on their 5g coverage map. Was thinking of buying a cheap prepaid sim but they don't offer 5g

    • coxymla on 03/02/2022 - 18:00

      Optus Flex, can sign up for 1 day for $2 and use eSIM so you can get going straight away.

      • Bytelover on 03/02/2022 - 22:39

        Cheers mate looks like just what I need, will look into that!

    • lachhelix on 03/02/2022 - 21:10

      I'd ask a friend!

  • postform on 03/02/2022 - 15:27

    Has anyone been able to apply this on their existing optus plans?

    • rith on 03/02/2022 - 15:48

      I believe the only way you can do this is port out and port back in again.

      • postform on 03/02/2022 - 16:03
        +1

        Just called in. Yeah they aren't being flexible. I think previous 50% off deal back in 2021 June, they were offering 12 months but you could call in/message them and get an extension to 24 months deal.

        This time around they keep saying can't enter into the system (Bllsht) and try to palm you off to go call them back when its ending promotion time for you (which translated means "sorry the promotion is ended now, nothing you can do now")

        • rith on 03/02/2022 - 17:39

          I went onto live chat to switch my plan (I'm on a really old 4G-only plan for $35/month) to prepaid to try and tactic my way into a "new service" and they straight up offered me (unprompted) a 10% discount on my current plan. I asked if it could be applied to a 5G plan instead, so they gave me $10 off for the next 12 months on the $45 plan. It's no more than I currently pay so I took it.

    • silveredstars on 06/02/2022 - 14:02

      No luck here. Was on an old $40/month postpaid plan from 2017. No luck applying it via the cart to my existing number, and no luck through chat. I switched to prepaid via chat, and the retention rep offering $10 off the current $45/month plus extra data. Should have taken that offer but switched to prepaid, thinking I could get the deal in the OP that way - no such luck.

  • ahly92 on 03/02/2022 - 15:38
    +3

    not limited to WA, just put 6000, then in the sign up screen put your home address (I did VIC) worked fine

    • BargainsGrabber on 03/02/2022 - 15:51

      Sucks that I just ported into Boost from Optus like 2 wks ago. I tried calling Optus up for a deal and they said call back closer when contract is expiring

    • MrMoo on 03/02/2022 - 16:06

      Wow, thanks for checking. Will try it out then!

      • r0xz on 03/02/2022 - 16:12

        how is it going? success?

        • MrMoo on 03/02/2022 - 16:24

          NSW Works too. Done and dusted. 22.50 a month for a year! I can then transfer back to Telstra for a sweet JB Credit (in a year)

          • r0xz on 03/02/2022 - 16:25

            @MrMoo: Great! Thanks for confirming!

            • MrMoo on 03/02/2022 - 18:01

              @r0xz: No problems mate. Enjoy! =)

  • Top G on 03/02/2022 - 15:49

    WA just built different

  • mmd on 03/02/2022 - 15:50

    Besides EPL, what other sports do U watch on Optus sport?

    • Kista on 03/02/2022 - 18:09

      Their workouts are good, if you have big living room to work out in front of the TV.

    • dny on 04/02/2022 - 09:42

      They cover more football than just EPL

      Their world cup coverage was good and they also show a lot of internationals such as nations league and euro's

  • ShouldIBuyIt on 03/02/2022 - 16:09

    International Talk & Text Not Included - for the $22.5 option

    • happydude on 03/02/2022 - 16:17

      whoops - updated.

  • gviddy on 03/02/2022 - 16:18

    Wow, that is exceptional good value for Optus. Why it is WA only is a shame and non sensical.

    edit: OK, makes sense seeing as they have naming rights to a stadium in WA.

  • Repstar on 03/02/2022 - 16:21
    +1

    Too bad the international roaming fees suck these days. Optus plans used to allow you to use 2gig of your data overseas at no extra cost.

    • rpb on 03/02/2022 - 17:16
      +2

      Overseas? You mean Rotto? Inclusions work at Rotto. (WA joke)

    • quackie on 03/02/2022 - 19:13

      Initially it was 4GB from memory, then they had the 2GB and 4GB offerings on the $59 and $69 plan respectively.

      Missed those days….

  • tmsani on 03/02/2022 - 17:32

    When does this deal expire? I have 3 months of current plan left.

  • jakemathew2000 on 03/02/2022 - 17:38

    Messaged optus asking if I can step down from the $65/month 500GB plan (currently on 50% off) to the choice medium 80GB plan. They wont allow a straight switch. So thinking of porting out then back in.
    Anyone had any experience with something like this before?

    • rith on 03/02/2022 - 17:44

      You could also try switching to prepaid and then switch back. The order form allows you to move from prepaid to plan.

      If you do it (ask to switch to prepaid) through live chat on the Optus app they might even offer you a discount before changing it, like they did for me (see above - I didn't ask for one). If not, then I guess you can still try with the switch and then sign up for the plan. So long as you're not currently contracted, I imagine!

  • Churna on 03/02/2022 - 17:53
    +1

    Do we know when this deal ends?

  • Pokharabluez on 03/02/2022 - 18:35

    Has anyone tried in QLD?

    • rye on 03/02/2022 - 19:08
      +1

      Trying now, I’ll let you know lol

    • rye on 03/02/2022 - 19:17

      Thanks for saying yes to Optus. We've received your mobile order for ********** and we're getting things underway.

      Fingers crossed. I selected eSIM.

      • Pokharabluez on 03/02/2022 - 19:18

        what about your residential address?

        • rye on 03/02/2022 - 19:22

          Queensland address. I used Perths postcode for the “check your eligibility here”.

          • Pokharabluez on 03/02/2022 - 19:40

            @rye: So, did the purchase go through with QLD residential address?

            • rye on 03/02/2022 - 19:43
              +1

              @Pokharabluez: Got an order confirmation. Waiting on provisioning and an email re setting up eSIM. I’m porting my number.

  • Timmmy76 on 03/02/2022 - 18:50

    So what happens after 12 months goes back to normal price or continue with the discount price?

    • happydude on 03/02/2022 - 19:01

      Reverts to standard price after 12 months

  • r0xz on 03/02/2022 - 20:25

    Successful port in using eSIM in NSW. Took around an hour to confirm/activate/port out. Thanks!

  • neerav on 03/02/2022 - 20:38

    Has anyone got this to work porting in from an Optus MVNO?

    I'm with Circles.life

  • CrashOveride on 03/02/2022 - 21:02

    What's the best and cheapest way to port out of optus and so I can port back in

    • bonezAU on 04/02/2022 - 01:40

      A real OzBargainer has a drawer full of prepaid SIM cards, like the 1c Kogan ones that went on sale today

  • 63pinecone on 03/02/2022 - 21:31

    My port to esim just went live. Still can’t access the app, but calls are working. 4G seems a little slow in my area compared to Telstra

    • rye on 03/02/2022 - 21:52

      Did you port from Telstra? eSIM to eSIM?
      I haven’t got an email yet to setup eSIM. My order was confirm about 2 hours ago

      • 63pinecone on 03/02/2022 - 22:10
        +1

        Sim to eSIM. I would say mine took roughly 2 hours from submitting order to going live.

        • rye on 03/02/2022 - 22:17

          The Optus app says “eSIM_Pending” and when I select the service it says:

          Sorry we’re unable to set up your eSIM at this time due to a system error. Please message us and we’ll get it sorted for you.

          Just wondering if this is the standard message until the service is live? Or if I should contact support, or wait till tomorrow for it to active!

          • 63pinecone on 04/02/2022 - 06:43
            +1

            @rye: Mine said that for a while, even after the service going live. After waking go this morning it’s appears to be fixed.

          • awaddell on 04/02/2022 - 20:58

            @rye: Same issue…see what tomorrow brings.

            • rye on 04/02/2022 - 21:12

              @awaddell: I did a chat this afternoon with Optus, apparently my current provider (Amaysim) hasn’t actioned the port to Optus.

            • rye on 04/02/2022 - 23:54

              @awaddell: Port from SIM to eSIM was successful. Used an non-WA address.

    • MrMoo on 04/02/2022 - 11:08

      At my work I'm getting about 1/6 the speed vs Telstra lol. I'm not sure if worth it….. But I save $150 over 12 months. I can always change back I guess.

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