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Free 7-Day eSIM Trial: New Number, 30GB, Unlimited Talk, 1000 Texts for Customers Without Active Service @ Optus via App

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Free 7-Day eSIM Trial: New Number, 30GB, Unlimited Talk, 1000 Texts for Customers Without Active Service @ Optus via App
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HoteDoge on 23/07/2024 - 06:23 optus.com.au (3546 clicks)
Last edited 30/07/2024 - 11:15 by 3 other users

Just saw this freebie on the Optus website - might come in handy for anyone who needs a temporary new number?

No commitment. No credit card required

Enjoy 30GB of data, unlimited talk and 1000 texts to standard Australian numbers, completely free for 7 days.

Simple set up in My Optus app

Download My Optus app and set up your eSIM on a capable device in just a few taps.

Keep your current number running

Have two numbers on one phone, so you won't miss any calls or texts.

Terms and Conditions

7-day Optus Network Trial plan available at no cost. Must not have an active Optus mobile service or have taken the Optus Network Trial in the past 6 months. New numbers only. eSIM capable device and My Optus app required.

Eligibility: New and existing Optus customers who do not have an active mobile service and who have not taken the Optus Network Trial in the past 6 months. eSIM capable device required. Customers must download and activate trial via eSIM using My Optus app. eSIM will be automatically activated 5 days after registration if not downloaded. New number will be issued on sign-up (port-in not available).

Plan: Optus Network Trial plan available for 7 days at no cost. Fair Go Policy applies. See Critical Information Summary for plan inclusions. International calling, roaming or add-ons not available for purchase. Service automatically cancelled after 7 day trial, and customer has 30 days to choose whether to keep the Optus issued number by moving to an in-market Optus mobile plan. Any unused inclusions will not roll over.

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Comments

  • snappy1234 on 23/07/2024 - 07:00
    +28

    Good way to harvest ID'S
    ;)

    • Murkymerv on 23/07/2024 - 07:02
      +3

      They’re not the only ones !

    • Poor Ass on 23/07/2024 - 07:51
      +2

      I'm sure they already leaked enough

    • taki on 23/07/2024 - 10:40

      Not worse than Apple. They know your every step when locked into their chamber. Any connection, payment, location, device, communication, etc. is registered into their metadata. No wonder they have greater monopoly than most countries in the world & hard to get out :( someone mentions N. Korea ;)

      • mxlmxlmxl on 29/07/2024 - 23:20
        +1

        Not quite. And also the only company yet to have a leak, or sell your data.

        Had you said Google, Samsung et all, then yeah, they harvest and sell your data and have had leaks of it too.

        Also pending your use, private relay and other services further limits what and how much they capture and track.

        Not advocating for either, but you picked on only one, and that one is the least worst of a much larger pile. Could they, will they, are they secretly, all good valid questions, but in essence, today, Apple is actually the most privacy based device company.

    • nikoris on 23/07/2024 - 14:15
      +1

      IDs*

    • pao2x on 25/07/2024 - 11:44

      and leak them after

  • Murkymerv on 23/07/2024 - 07:01
    +1

    Seven days ? What does this become after that ? Redundant ?

    • arcticmonkey on 23/07/2024 - 07:47
      +1

      Exactly. Not worth giving Floptus more data to leak for a pitiful 7 days

      • 51ngh on 23/07/2024 - 08:28
        +10

        You know that it won’t be them in the next data leak, don’t you ??
        It will be a different company altogether, possibly the ones you’re with now !! 😜

        • Poor Ass on 23/07/2024 - 09:12
          -4

          Or one that has Singh in the data

  • ballistykx on 23/07/2024 - 07:17
    +4

    Ooooh, great for slim slutting.

    • wasdw246 on 23/07/2024 - 07:30
      +3

      You dirty (sim)slut!

    • King Tightarse on 23/07/2024 - 10:26
      +1

      Is a SIM slut walk this year?

    • Murkymerv on 23/07/2024 - 12:10

      Seven days ?

      • realaccount627465746 on 23/07/2024 - 15:30
        +4

        that's one free burrito

      • ballistykx on 24/07/2024 - 07:21

        More as an in-between 2 services such as Boost yearly plans that go on sale for new customers.

  • huu on 23/07/2024 - 07:29
    +2

    I cant see anywhere in the app to do this

    • Whatisthatvelvet on 23/07/2024 - 07:42
      +1

      I just downloaded the app now and there's a banner to click on the first screen where you can login or signup.

    • snappy1234 on 23/07/2024 - 07:44
      +1

      Only applies to NEW customers

      So when you download the app it says
      1. Login
      Or
      2.New to Optus?
      Followed by try for free 7days etc.

      • creesy on 23/07/2024 - 08:17
        +1

        Not just new phone customers either. I have Optus internet and looks like I'm not eligible.

        Wasn't going to use it anyway, but just thought I'd put it out there.

        • g_bontch on 23/07/2024 - 09:35

          FAQ says
          ‘If you are an existing customer without an Optus mobile service, you can still sign up to our network trial. Simply download My Optus app and log in using your account details to get started.’

        • tonester on 23/07/2024 - 09:41

          Free 7-Day eSIM Trial: New Number, 30GB, Unlimited Talk, 1000 Texts @ Optus via App [Requires No Active Optus Mobile Service]

  • cmyk on 23/07/2024 - 07:37
    +1

    Gerry must be fuming… Taking away 7 days of sales from his stores

    • Poor Ass on 23/07/2024 - 09:13
      +2

      7 days lost to professionals

    • rokufan on 23/07/2024 - 13:10

      JB Perks?

  • iitakeiteasy on 23/07/2024 - 07:43
    +8

    Go to Shop Tab > Deals > Optus Network Trial. Try for free (appeared among the last few offers after lots of scrolling).
    If still can’t see, make sure you have My Optus app (version 10.12 or higher)

    • User889344 on 23/07/2024 - 07:46
      +1

      Thx for this mate! Was looking around in all the various banners etc and couldn't find it. This is exactly the comment I was hoping for.

      Cheers mate!

    • webkit on 23/07/2024 - 12:10
      +1

      What then? It just opens it in a web browser again (same link as the OzB link), and then tapping try now just takes you back to the homepage of the app.

      I assume you're not logged in at this stage, because if you are then I just get the "No active services" screen and can't even see the shop screen.

      I'm on Android, app version 10.12, if that makes a difference.

      • DvApps on 23/07/2024 - 17:29

        Same issue here

        • webkit on 23/07/2024 - 20:00

          Ok, so I just tried on my wife's Galaxy S23+ (install the app, then click the Try now button in the link) and it worked, came up with a screen to activate the trial offer.

          No matter how many times I've tried uninstalling and reinstalling the app on my Galaxy S23, it just refuses to work, just goes straight to the login/signup screen.

          It doesn't make any sense. OS and app version is the same. The only other difference is my wife uses an eSIM for her regular phone plan, while I'm still on a physical SIM. Not sure if my phone is failing some kind of check, and the app thinks it's not eSIM compatible, just because I happen to be using a physical SIM right now.

  • NoDiggerty on 23/07/2024 - 07:53

    Can you keep your current number?

    • NoDiggerty on 23/07/2024 - 08:00

      Just looked a bit more, you can't.

    • FarKen on 23/07/2024 - 08:01
      +2

      No, Diggerty.

      Terms and Conditions

      7-day Optus Network Trial plan available at no cost. Must not have an active Optus mobile service or have taken the Optus Network Trial in the past 6 months. New numbers only. eSIM capable device and My Optus app required.

      • zzymurgy on 23/07/2024 - 10:13
        +2

        I like the way you work it.

    • tonester on 23/07/2024 - 09:42

      Free 7-Day eSIM Trial: New Number, 30GB, Unlimited Talk, 1000 Texts @ Optus via App [Requires No Active Optus Mobile Service]

  • huu on 23/07/2024 - 07:56

    Here is the direct link
    https://www.optus.com.au/customer-extras/network-trial

  • R3XNebular on 23/07/2024 - 08:01
    +1

    Work overseas?

    • jimojr on 23/07/2024 - 08:12

      International roaming is not available on this plan.

    • tonester on 23/07/2024 - 09:44

      International calling, roaming or add-ons not available for purchase.

  • Cheap Gamer on 23/07/2024 - 08:11
    +1

    Service automatically cancelled after 7 day trial.
    Like watching the cursed video from Ringu.

    • SeaWolf au on 23/07/2024 - 09:26
      +2

      On the upside, it's not like a Netflix-style trial where you have to put down your credit card and it starts auto-billing if you don't stop it.

  • AbleTasman on 23/07/2024 - 08:28
    +2

    This trial is a good idea. It shows that I can only get 3G 4G (after restarting) inside my house. Telstra gives me full fat 5G.

    Every provider should have this option.

  • sunday9987 on 23/07/2024 - 08:28
    +1

    Thanks OP! Took less than 5 minutes to set up. Didn't realise that you could only have 1 Esim active at anyone time. But that's okay!

    • b3au on 23/07/2024 - 08:34

      It depends on your phone - eg iPhone 13 and newer can have two eSIMs active at once - iPhone 12 and older were only 1x eSIM and 1x plastic SIM active at once.

      • sunday9987 on 23/07/2024 - 11:32

        Hey, thanks for explaining! I am using an iPhone 11 so this explains why I can't have 2 Esims working at the same time!

    • kaleidoscope on 23/07/2024 - 21:53

      You can have just 2 sims active afaik… physical + esim or 2 esims.

      • sunday9987 on 24/07/2024 - 05:42

        Yeah, found out the hard way. Thank you 😊.

  • pencilman on 23/07/2024 - 08:35
    +7

    Great marketing idea. Vodafone should do the same.
    Many of us have been burned over the years with poor reception on Optus and Vodafone, but maybe times have changed having gone from 2G to 3G to 4G and now 5G.
    If we try it for free and it works well, opens up options to change to rather being stuck on Telstra and their rising prices.

    • Celebraces on 26/07/2024 - 12:43

      I would def try Vodafone if they did this.

  • WwDesi on 23/07/2024 - 08:38
    -1

    Time to prank call all my Ex GF

    • mafmouf on 23/07/2024 - 08:45
      +2

      And not a single free eSIM was redeemed thy day.

  • Sinnerator on 23/07/2024 - 08:41

    "No commitment. No credit card required" and no data security

    PSA: 2 years ago optus happily let all their customers data get stolen

    • mafmouf on 23/07/2024 - 08:46
      +2

      2 year anniversary celebration!

    • OzDealsWanted on 23/07/2024 - 09:33

      Time flies

  • jimojr on 23/07/2024 - 09:02

    Strange, after I installed eSim, my number is 04xxxxxx58, but if I call someone they get another number 04 xxxxxxx21. If they call this number, it says it is not connected, but if they call 04xxxxxx58, it goes through. Is anyone having the same problem as me?

    • Poor Ass on 23/07/2024 - 09:14
      -1

      That's what scammers do called caller ID spoofing

  • ViperAMD on 23/07/2024 - 09:15
    +3

    Is there a list of first time services you can use with a new number? Like $20 off first uber eats order etc.

  • oblueknighto on 23/07/2024 - 09:15

    Great deal!

  • bluespider on 23/07/2024 - 09:21

    Does eSIM Trial works if I have amaysim sim (which uses optus network)?

    • tonester on 23/07/2024 - 09:47

      yes

      Free 7-Day eSIM Trial: New Number, 30GB, Unlimited Talk, 1000 Texts @ Optus via App [Requires No Active Optus Mobile Service]

      Keep your current number running

  • kungfuman on 23/07/2024 - 09:31

    in 7 days Optus can take your details and sell it on the dark web.

  • bingohah on 23/07/2024 - 09:31
    +4

    After I entered my info (driver license, etc) and submitted it, it showed me the error "We couldn't complete your sign-up. Sorry, there was an issue processing your sign-up".

    Optus never let me down :)

    • easternculture on 23/07/2024 - 10:07
      +1

      Drivers license has to be approved by dark web first

    • SuperC on 23/07/2024 - 10:37

      Restart the app and try again. I got this error as well.

      • bingohah on 23/07/2024 - 11:08
        +1

        Thanks mate. I tried several times but still failed. I give up now.

        • Jayphen on 23/07/2024 - 17:00

          Same & same

  • zubzub on 23/07/2024 - 09:46

    Wow… from Boost 4/5G to 3G. Thanks Optus!

    • orbz on 23/07/2024 - 11:42
      +2

      You may need to refresh the connection after downloading the eSIM by toggling airplane mode or restarting your phone.

      On iPhone, it worked for me by turning off the line and turning it back on.

      Optus mentioned something about needing to do this to enable 5G, can’t remember where.

      • zubzub on 23/07/2024 - 16:23

        All good now, cheers.

  • lawyerz on 23/07/2024 - 09:48
    +2

    Great for jbhifi perks

  • iNeedMoreMoney on 23/07/2024 - 09:56

    Great. Extra buffer for a week so I dont use up my 60GB Catch. Thanks.

  • Scrooge McDeal on 23/07/2024 - 10:12
    +2

    Does anyone know, when this deal will be expiring?

  • shabaka on 23/07/2024 - 10:12

    yeah they must have a lot of bandwidth to spare to pull this off.

  • bluespider on 23/07/2024 - 10:16
    +1

    I have signed-up with app and it generated a mobile number.
    Then, I received email about - Complete your Optus registration, which I completed.
    Now, where and how do I download the eSim? Do I get it in email? or app?
    Havent received any email and when I open the app it just gives me first screen ( about Login or New to Optus).

  • muzzamo on 23/07/2024 - 10:29
    +1

    This could be handy if holidaying in a destination that has Optus but not Telstra.

    There are a few of them around. Clayton bay in sa comes to mind and there are also a few Optus small cells in the flinders ranges such as rawnsley park. I’m sure there’s hundreds or thousands of other places around Australia where a free Optus sim would be handy.

  • Mechz on 23/07/2024 - 10:41

    So if I register some apps with this number will they continue to work?

    Eg Signal, WhatsApp, Telegram?

    • ozilicious on 23/07/2024 - 14:15

      As long as:
      1. Nothing triggers the app to reverify you
      2. No one else gets your number and signs up to the app
      3. You don't plan to move your account to another device

  • creesy on 23/07/2024 - 10:43
    +1

    We need a list of worthwhile things to sign up for/use this burner number for.

    Legally of course

  • bwad on 23/07/2024 - 11:18

    I guess this wont work for iPads?

  • cooni on 23/07/2024 - 11:47
    +3

    https://www.speedtest.net/result/i/6197244650

    Optus putting on a show… 1135 down, 141 up

  • smurfinaus on 23/07/2024 - 11:52

    any advice on how to sign up with this and not use my own details in case they decide to leak shite in future?
    So its basically a 7 day trial with a new number and is cancelled automatically at the end (the number can be ported out within a 30 day period)

    • go2home on 23/07/2024 - 12:21

      You worry too much. Our personal details had been leaked so many times……

      My solution to prevent the hack is to swap the mobile number with my wife to regist any new service. Therefore the confirmation message will be sent to the other phone to check. A little bit inconvient but works for me.

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