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50% off Watch, Tablet and Data Plan fees for 12 months (e.g 5GB Data Only Plan, No Excess, $7.50 Monthly, Normally $15) @ Optus

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50% off Watch, Tablet and Data Plan fees for 12 months (e.g 5GB Data Only Plan, No Excess, $7.50 Monthly, Normally $15) @ Optus
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dK69 on 06/04/2022 - 07:01 optus.com.au (7944 clicks)
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50% off Watch, Tablet and Data Plan fees for 12 months

5 GB for $7.50 monthly
30 GB for $12.50 monthly
60 for $22.50
100 for $30

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FAIR GO POLICY APPLIES

50% off plan fees: New or existing consumer services who purchase or recontract via the My Optus App to 1. a tablet or watch on a device payment plan with an Optus Choice Data Plan or Optus Choice Connected Watch Plan or 2. an Optus Choice Data Plan will receive 50% off the monthly Optus Choice Data Plan or Optus Choice Connected Watch Plan fees for 12 months. Excludes Business customers. Not available with other discount offers unless specified. Discount forfeited if you cancel or move to an ineligible plan. This offer is available in selected channels only. Maximum of 5 discounts per billing account. Available until withdrawn. Discount will apply from second payment cycle.

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  • Thrifty Dan on 06/04/2022 - 07:11
    +2

    Reverts to standard price after 12 months… I have 2X $35 plans with my Missus which continue every year for this price. We have 100GB between us. What about existing plans? Both are out of contract.

    • avoidfullprice on 06/04/2022 - 07:50

      Do you have 2 X phone plans or 2 X data plan?

      If data plan, you don't really need to keep mobile number, so cancel existing plans and sign up new?

      If phone plan, don't think this deal is suitable?

    • cashless on 06/04/2022 - 08:01

      Have the same deal, 2 x $35 phone plans with shared 140GB of data/mth (signed up for the extra 20GB per plan during Covid - they haven't taken it away, yet). Both plans out of contract.
      Looked hard for a better deal, have been unable to find one.
      This current deal cannot be easily beaten, so I'm happy to rinse and repeat each year.

    • Bren20 on 06/04/2022 - 08:22

      Do you use actually use the 100 gig?

      • Thrifty Dan on 06/04/2022 - 08:23
        +1

        I don’t use mine and usually donate 80GB every month from 100GB. But $35 is the best option just in case if I need more.

        • BetterValue on 07/04/2022 - 12:41
          +2

          Did you look at the share report they publish? Sharing 28 million GBs to 24000 participants. That is 1,166 GBs per person.

          I'm not saying sharing is not good, I'm just wondering if they could share to more people.

  • kaiqil on 06/04/2022 - 07:25
    +1

    Pretty good value. They had this price before for existing customer. However it can be only found from the Optus app. I am using the 30GB plan with a second hand Huawei Optus 4G modem to provide backup to my NBN service using a fortigate. Telstra has the same plans with no excess fee. One thing I don’t like Optus is the randomness of massive fluctuations on latency when you are on TDD B40…. But it’s cheap so nvm

    • Gains-bargains on 06/04/2022 - 07:47
      +8

      I did one better - when they had this half price deal to existing users via the Optus app, there was also a Covid lockdown situation and they were generous in giving an extra 20GB data per month to support work or learning from home. So I got on the lowest priced plan, $7.50/month, and have 25Gb data, that is then shaped after exceeding the data limit. On top of that, I also got Amazon Prime for 12 mths free.

      • krouton24 on 06/04/2022 - 09:31
        +1

        This is the way

      • dadeadman on 06/04/2022 - 10:03

        I have done exactly the same thing. And this month I am getting full speed even after my 25gb was used up. I was wondering if that was some error or is it for everyone? I have used 200 gb over the limit already.

        • Popo on 06/04/2022 - 17:23

          My extra GB from COVID was from last year and it was only for just for 1 month as it got removed the following month. I'm on a 200GB plan and I went over 200GB last month and I definitely was rate limited at 1.5Mbps. I think you guys should just stay quiet :-)

    • CheeseburgerEddy on 06/04/2022 - 09:40
      +2

      Hi Mate,

      I'm not sure how easy it is to do on the Huawei, but I had the Optus AC800s 4G modem and found out how to band lock it.

      I had an external antenna and I would lock it to band 7 and band 1 which I found was the best for me where i was. B40 was fast but yeah the latency was pretty bad and B28 is the worst/most crowded, B3 would cause the modem to power cycle etc. Once I found out how to band lock it it changed everything for the better.

      There's a wiki here - https://whirlpool.net.au/wiki/optus_wireless_broadband

      • kaiqil on 06/04/2022 - 10:40
        +1

        Thanks champ! Actually I am using an E525 as it has Ethernet ports but yes the ac800s would band lock as you said by simply telnet into it. That E525 is on a newer firmware… at least I found no way to band lock. Wish someone smarter than me can shade more lights :) Here is the one that I was trying to follow https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vQFG6qRxz8A

        Update: Actually I just found this https://www.telcoantennas.com.au/optus-huawei-b525-band-lock… . The old one that I was trying was a few years back but thanks for bring this up again. Luckily this time found something easier

    • rpb on 06/04/2022 - 16:35

      Wow!
      I'm doing the same with an E5186s-61a and a Fortigate 60F

  • StorminNorman on 06/04/2022 - 07:26

    What's the contract length?

    • 0jay on 06/04/2022 - 07:29
      +1

      Month to month, special rate ends after 12 months

      • StorminNorman on 06/04/2022 - 09:26

        nice. so just remember to cancel/move/whatever after 12 months.

  • lordrupertliverpool on 06/04/2022 - 07:31
    +6

    I use the 5GB plan purely for Optus Sport. Planning on cancelling when Premier League ends.

    • Charlie Dont Surf on 06/04/2022 - 10:09

      And they renewed the telecast rights until 2028. Hopefully some improvements in their product (PQ, stability) next season.

  • M00Cow on 06/04/2022 - 07:40
    -5

    Can you make calls? Oh wait, it's Optus.

  • phihung on 06/04/2022 - 07:43
    +1

    Could I get an esim with this for my Galaxy Watch?

    • koplik8 on 06/04/2022 - 09:40

      The website says- 50% off Watch, Tablet and Data Plan fees for 12 months.
      On the plans next to the ipads it says esim. Maybe do online chat and ask

  • Caped Baldy on 06/04/2022 - 07:49
    +1

    To save people the click, the prices double after 12 months.

  • Pulp Fiction on 06/04/2022 - 07:52

    Is Optus 5G much faster compared to their 4G speeds?
    I like the price of the 30GB data plan but it doesn't come with 5G, and the question is whether 5G worth extra $10 and extra data which I most likely won't be using.
    My average daily usage scenario will be mostly streaming Netflix / Amazon Prime / Youtube 1440p content and general web browsing browsing.

    Thanks.

    • ballistykx on 06/04/2022 - 07:57
      +2

      In my experience, yes. Their 4G reception is pretty bad but 5G is decent if you can get it.

    • nomadspartan on 06/04/2022 - 13:58
      +1

      With your usage scenario, it doesn't seem that it will be worth it. I stream quite frequently on Optus 4G (I'm with Amaysim), Netflix, Prime and YouTube and don't really have any issues. Can't imagine 5G would be that much better unless you like to download your movies away from WiFi or anything other similar heavy internet workload.

  • ilovefullprice on 06/04/2022 - 08:00

    Is eSIM and Number Share available on these plans?

    • Thrifty Dan on 06/04/2022 - 08:17
      -2

      Don’t know I have an iPhone 7…

    • BangkokBreakfast on 06/04/2022 - 08:44
      +1

      Yes, I use eSIM with this plan.

      • ilovefullprice on 06/04/2022 - 08:47

        Thanks! Do you know if Number Share is the same too?

  • omblygombly on 06/04/2022 - 08:20
    +1

    8.4% off with Shopback. Love that you can get Optus sport with this deal, effectively half price.

    • Charlie Dont Surf on 06/04/2022 - 10:34

      This is all required to be done via the Optus app and is a monthly payment plan - will cashback work?

    • Ryoon on 07/04/2022 - 12:28

      Is Cashrewards $28 better or 8.4% cashback from shopback better?

  • gviddy on 06/04/2022 - 08:36

    Looked great until saw it is only a temporary 12 month price

  • SirFrankGrimes on 06/04/2022 - 08:43

    It states the 4G or 5G coverage is included. Does this mean I can make and receive calls? Or would I only be able to receive / make FaceTime calls using data?

    • Whatisthatvelvet on 06/04/2022 - 15:51

      Data only = Facetime ok. Make calls not ok. (well you usually can but will be charged seperately)

  • hoxyz on 06/04/2022 - 08:54

    Noob question here. Do I have to be with Optus first then I can add this plan?

    • 0jay on 06/04/2022 - 09:09

      Don’t have to have an existing Optus plan

      • hoxyz on 06/04/2022 - 09:40

        So unlimited calls and SMS?

        • 0jay on 06/04/2022 - 09:58
          +1

          they're data only plans.

  • Gojkins on 06/04/2022 - 08:59
    +1

    Have had this for a few months for: optus sport for EPL, unlimited data when away from home (slows down after 5gb), diversifying network coverage between this and my main boost sim. If you have a spare phone and the above interest you, this is an absolute bargain.

  • ozbar on 06/04/2022 - 09:13
    -1

    Not a bad deal but still not the best bargain.

  • koplik8 on 06/04/2022 - 09:44

    Has anyone use the ZTE 5G modem? Might be a good change to pick one up and use the shared data. It's $12.08 a month

    • Bobsyur Uncle on 06/04/2022 - 10:48
      +2

      $12.08 a month for 36 months = 434.88 + plan fees. Seems expensive for what you're getting. The kicker here is that in 12 months you plan fees will double

      You're better off buying a cheap 5G phone, JB sells them for $350 (cheaper if you have GCs). Then use the 5G plan you want for exactly 12 months.

    • frugalferret on 06/04/2022 - 11:13
      +2

      Just get a B818 from gumtree/marketplace. They pop up for $50 occasionally. I now get 50-100 Mbps. Used to get 5-8 on the AC800s.

      • koplik8 on 06/04/2022 - 12:20

        I've got the 4G one. Picked it up on ebay for about $50

  • yasminew9 on 06/04/2022 - 10:16

    Is this classified as postpaid or prepaid?

    • 0jay on 06/04/2022 - 20:15

      Postpaid

  • Fixit on 06/04/2022 - 10:18
    +1

    I currently use Amaysim for my iPhone and would like to use it on my iWatch 6. But I can't get any info from Amaysim on when, or if they will offer eSim support
    I was hoping that when Optus swallowed them up, things would change, but the help desk at Amaysim are treated like mushrooms

  • bestbarginever on 06/04/2022 - 10:21

    Bargain if you need to watch WC in Sep

  • lostmemac on 06/04/2022 - 11:08
    +1

    Does anyone have any idea how the 8.4% ShopBack works? in the market for an iPad pro do you think the 8.4% would work for a 12-month ipad+data plan?

    Alternatively, if you have a cheaper way for me to get a pro let me know hahah

  • Hunt1 on 06/04/2022 - 11:17

    Sorry if it's a dumb question, can I use in my phone as an extra sim but just for data usage?

    • koplik8 on 06/04/2022 - 12:21

      Yes, it's a data only plan. No voice service. You could use your phone to tether to other devices

    • Gojkins on 06/04/2022 - 16:30

      If your phone is dual sim you can simply put this in the second sim spot and in the phone settings allocate it to be used for data and the other sim to be used for calls. Pretty easy on Android, not sure about others.

      • 0jay on 06/04/2022 - 20:16

        Easy on iOS as well

  • NoDowt on 06/04/2022 - 11:32

    Anyone know if i can switch to this on a data plan which also had an ipad on 36month pay-off? i.e. do a change plan, but keep paying the ipad off monthly rather than paying it out.

  • drillvoice on 06/04/2022 - 11:54

    I'm using this at the moment in a 4G modem. Quite happy with it. We recently used up the 100GB for the month but even on 1.5Mpbs the speed is satisfactory, good times all round.

    However, my bill doesn't show the 50% off, so make sure to double check this.

  • Elijah on 06/04/2022 - 12:09
    +1

    Optus keep having outages, quite congested and not been reliable lately… :(

  • Lee B P on 06/04/2022 - 12:21

    Bad luck to me there is no Optus signal in my area :(

  • edisonAU on 06/04/2022 - 15:08

    I am looking to sign up the $7.50 plan for cheap Optus Sport/EPL. My current subscription to OS finishes on 27 April. Then there is only 1 more month of EPL before it starts again in August. Just wondering if Optus normally run these deals for say 3 months or more? I am try to see if I can sign up in late July or not.

  • Ryoon on 06/04/2022 - 15:21

    I've consulted with optus couple hours ago and consultant say it's not compatible with android phone,
    would you know if that's the case or can use with mobile phone other than tablet?

    FYI Telstra banned for their data plan sim to be used in mobile phone, so surely telstra one can't use.

    If it can use with mobile phone, I will join, also I don't see special 50% off the price with cash rewards,

    • kimyongjeon on 06/04/2022 - 15:45
      +1

      I signed up this Optus data plan late last year for my galaxy s4 tablet. It's been working with no drama.

      I was also able to use an esim to use this plan on my galaxy s21 ultra as well for data along Telstra mobile plan.

      Don't trust everything told by telco staff. I was told by Telstra staff in store that I wouldn't be able to use a data plan on a smart phone end of last year which was not true.

    • Gojkins on 06/04/2022 - 16:34

      Signed up months ago and am happily using the 5gb sim in my old huawei mate 10 pro mobile phone. Not sure if they've changed anything recently but all works on my end.

    • Charlie Dont Surf on 07/04/2022 - 10:50
      +1

      I bought one of these and was able to activate this offer last year in my Android phone.

      https://www.optus.com.au/prepaid/mobile-broadband/data-sim-p…

      I do remember having to speak with their Customer Service during activation, but I don't remember the reason. Worth whatever inconvience it was at the time!

      Surprised to find out that you can still receive SMS with this SIM, and even send SMS (but they cost 10c apiece)

  • ar7ist on 06/04/2022 - 17:03

    Any recommendation for a 5G modem to use with the sim?

  • FutureTech on 06/04/2022 - 19:20

    They'll probably Check your credit file and leave a mark?

  • wordsmith on 07/04/2022 - 00:01

    Tried on my existing connection, it seems there is a way to extemd the connection at the discounted rate. Will this require another credit check?

  • thwarted on 07/04/2022 - 15:30

    Why is this better than hot spotting to a mobile phone? I have $150pa Boost plan on an iPhone with 80GB data. If I take my iPad to the coffee shop it just uses the data from my phone plan via hot spotting. Much less expensive & works seamlessly.

    • Charlie Dont Surf on 07/04/2022 - 17:25

      Optus Sub Hub.

    • Smallman on 07/04/2022 - 22:49
      -1

      NBN broadband substitution/BACK UP

      • thwarted on 08/04/2022 - 09:45

        Is that any different/better than hot spotting to a mobile phone with plenty of data available?

  • fozzie on 09/04/2022 - 16:18

    Hey guys not sure if still on but you also get free 6 months of Amazon prime.

    • Ryoon on 10/04/2022 - 23:49

      it's still on and so I re-joined amazon prime. I also have registered optus sports but it isn't really benefit for my need. However, I'm planning to utilize optus subscription to pay Netflix at lower price. :)

      • Italkdigital on 11/04/2022 - 04:08

        So you signed up to the original 12 months free Amazon with Optus Subhub (a while back) and now you managed sign up again for the latest 6 months free Amazon with Subhub?, I tried but I used the same account to signup with another Optus plan, I think one needs to sign up again with these half price data plans on a different account altogether from existing account that is tied to subhub

  • Italkdigital on 11/04/2022 - 04:00

    I'm hoping this stays long running as I'll just order/add another plan for another 12 months at half price then cancel the previous one that's current

    Anyone on here (after 12 months is up) on there second round for these half price data plans?

    Seems like a nice bonus/half price deal for existing Optus customers, I went very tight and went with the endless data $15 ($7.50) 5gb data plan to keep my Fetch Boxes happy (they need internet connection) and too keep my data usage/costs lower with no home nbn plan and reduced data usage on my main mobile plan, seems ok too when the speed)has been speed limited at 1.5Mbps (I honestly dont notice any difference), so I'm very happy so far

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  • Tomato on 15/04/2022 - 22:53

    i just tried going in via the Cashrewards website and it doesn't show the half price promotion. Could only see the half price deal via the OzBargain link. Can anyone advise?

    • Italkdigital on 15/04/2022 - 22:57

      Ok of course that half price deal is only through the Optus app (for existing customers to see) so not sure how one could see the half price deal through cashrewards portal

      • Tomato on 16/04/2022 - 21:34

        Thanks for responding. I am clicking on the link in OzB here via desktop, so not via the Optus app and could still see the promotional price. I guess I will just do it this way, happy to forgo the cashback via CR.

        • Tomato on 14/05/2022 - 22:18

          Failed to signup successfully in April, just tried to go back in via the link and it says the page is not available!

  • c64 on 22/04/2022 - 17:50

    wow, nearly 1/2 the price of my 4g home broadband for 100gb

  • c64 on 22/04/2022 - 18:18

    what does "Discount will apply from second payment cycle" mean?

  • zackie on 25/04/2022 - 21:19

    Why is optus making online purchases so difficult!

    I have excellent credit rating - never had any issue with my payment. My current credit card providers keep offering to provide higher credit limits - due to my excellent payment history - always pay account on-time, never missed a payment. But Optus rejected my application for a long on-going acct, and the reason given was ( either poor credit rating or rating agency has no info about your credit history). I believe I falls into the last category where the credit agency has no info about my credit history - b'cose payment made on-time, never missed a payment over the last 15 years.

    I think Optus credit rating reference check/reporting need to cater for cases where the applicant has excellent payment history that the credit agency has no info about the applicant.

    Disappointed

  • Tomato on 26/04/2022 - 20:14

    i hv trouble signing up as well, managed to register for online my account, then try to login again on desktop to buy the plan, pw incorrect, was lockout after 5tries, then nx time try forgot password, error came up…but i was able to login via the app… annoyed

  • timwog on 11/05/2022 - 02:04

    I've just gone to the Optus site via the link (and not via cashback), am on my mobile, went through the steps until payment, and no mention whatsoever of half price for 12 months, or any period for that matter.

    Will try laptop but not hopeful…

    UPDATE - no half price using laptop browser either

    • c64 on 11/05/2022 - 13:58

      must be expired

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