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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 (3556 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

    • cooni on 23/07/2024 - 12:47

      You can't… unless you use someone else's identity document.

      The trial is linked to ID, not device ID or IP or anything else.

      • starbearer on 23/07/2024 - 17:55

        unless you use someone else's identity document.

        Which, funnily enough, you'd be able to get from Optus themselves via the breach!

    • CyberMurning on 23/07/2024 - 12:49
      -1

      you can use my id but pay me $20 (and i actually bought someone's else id for $10 making 100% profit)

    • realaccount627465746 on 06/08/2024 - 09:36

      how to commit fraud pls

  • go2home on 23/07/2024 - 12:17

    Can the eSIM to be transfered to another device once download and active on the current phone?

    • jimojr on 23/07/2024 - 13:36

      No, but once signed up you can log in to another phone to install the eSim.

  • ilovefullprice on 23/07/2024 - 12:28

    I hope this deal goes on however :)

    • CyberMurning on 23/07/2024 - 12:48

      but you cant get second one unless you have unlimited ID to register as new customer?

      • ilovefullprice on 23/07/2024 - 13:08

        Once the first one expires in 7 days, can I get a second one with a different no.?

        • cooni on 23/07/2024 - 13:13

          No you need another ID

          • huu on 23/07/2024 - 13:22
            +1

            @cooni: Just curious, Does ID check only cross check with GOV agency to open account. Does it cross check with existing account (privacy issues, i think they only allow use ID check to open account but not to cross check with their own databases).

            • ilovefullprice on 23/07/2024 - 14:05

              @huu: Good question! Would like to know this too. If they do not cross check with internal db, then it’s possible to get a new no. within 6 months (see comment by @jimojr below)

            • realaccount627465746 on 24/07/2024 - 11:24

              @huu: they're legally required to keep your id details in case you use your sim to do a terrorism

        • jimojr on 23/07/2024 - 13:37
          +1

          Yes, after 6 months.

          Eligibility
          This plan is available to customers who do not have a active Optus mobile service and who have not taken the Optus Network Trial in the past 6 months.

  • umoddbro on 23/07/2024 - 12:37

    Do receiving text still work after 7 days?

    • smurfinaus on 23/07/2024 - 13:51
      -1

      Probably until the number is put back into circulation after 30 days i guess?

      • Mechz on 23/07/2024 - 18:15

        I think once it's allocated it shouldn't be re-allocated for a year or 2?

  • Darkochan on 23/07/2024 - 12:40
    +3

    Signed up but having trouble setup and download the eSIM. Keep saying having trouble processing your eSIM. Chat service also useless.

    • webkit on 23/07/2024 - 13:23

      Amen to that, I'm not even up to the signup stage and chat can't even give me the basic instructions of how to sign up, I've literally been chatting to them for 3 hours at this point.

      • CyberMurning on 23/07/2024 - 13:26

        lol your 3 hrs must have been worth more than a 7 days free sim

        • webkit on 23/07/2024 - 13:27
          +2

          I'm not talking to them the entire time lol, just leave it percolating in the background and occasionally respond.

          It's pretty funny that this entire miserable process is enough to make me never actually want to be an Optus customer, this experience has done more to damage my impression of them than if they'd never had this offer in the first place.

          • Royale with cheese on 23/07/2024 - 15:56
            +3

            @webkit: I tried chat and they wanted me to sign up for a $39 plan instead. The lady said that the charge would be in the future so i can try now for free. Rightttttt! Optus never learns

  • sauce2k on 23/07/2024 - 13:40

    Not sure why but registered anyway..it’s now activating status

  • Relaxed on 23/07/2024 - 15:57
    -2

    Worst trial ever, Optus still hasn't got me connected. Why would I sign up for more of this crap service. I did ask that my personal data be deleted but I'm still waiting for a response on that too.

  • Jayphen on 23/07/2024 - 17:20
    +3

    I get a message saying that it could not be processed. The only action is to message the chat to ask for help. Started a conversation, the support staff asked me where I had seen the trial banner, and then the app stopped responding. Now I can't access the live chat and it just sits on "loading".

    Not the most convincing trial experience

  • dealmaker on 23/07/2024 - 17:42
    +1

    What's the point of having this for just a week?

    • Jared17 on 24/07/2024 - 04:33

      Uber eats?

  • ubor on 23/07/2024 - 18:16
    +3

    It's not working for me either. Got message having trouble processing my eSIM request. Asked me to message Optus but not getting a solution.

    • moardiscount on 23/07/2024 - 18:43

      Same. Optus chat wanted me to call them or visit in store for more verification information.

    • webkit on 23/07/2024 - 21:14

      I got this error on first attempt but reopening the app allowed me to download the eSIM the second time.

    • Relaxed on 24/07/2024 - 11:34
      +4

      What a challenge, I spent 21 fun hours on and off with Optus Support. In my case the account had been created with no available credit and it was never going to work. Great trial, I got to experience Optus at its unhelpful best.

      • ubor on 24/07/2024 - 20:45
        +2

        Agree. Hopeless support from Optus.

  • Mechz on 23/07/2024 - 18:19

    It took a second attempt then 15 minutes plus a reboot and mine was good earlier in the day.

    First attempt to download errored.

  • zooter on 23/07/2024 - 19:28
    +1

    any services that I can use this number for to get a free trial? Kayo, Stan etc?

    That and checking if e-sim works on my new phone are the only possible uses I see for this deal

  • Wiadro on 24/07/2024 - 12:46

    Can you port the number out?

    • jimojr on 25/07/2024 - 13:17

      Yes, I just ported my number to Telstra.

  • realaccount627465746 on 24/07/2024 - 19:24

    sign up was a sh!tfight on android, worked easy on ios

  • creesy on 24/07/2024 - 23:13
    +1

    No issues on android here took about 5 minutes start to finish. Using my fancy esim to post this. Now to get some uber eats first order offers

  • cooni on 25/07/2024 - 16:16

    Shafted. The number I got has already ordered with Menulog before (https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/839166)

  • Zapwap on 25/07/2024 - 22:52

    Signed up and it said I'll receive further details via email. It's been over an hour and no email. Anyone?

  • pkh on 26/07/2024 - 21:11

    Just tried to sign up, says I've already done the trial even though I haven't. I contacted them on chat and they said I need to visit a store, there's a reason I don't use Optus ffs.

  • eutama on 27/07/2024 - 22:28
    +2

    Not worth wasting your time. The user experience on this is quite frustrating and poor.

    • SuperLate on 08/08/2024 - 12:49

      Same , wasted half a day with useless customer service who gave up in the end and suggested buying a regular service.

  • Chippps on 28/07/2024 - 12:50
    +2

    I've tried signing up… Get the temp number… Then agree… Then it just asks me to Login.

    Any suggestions?

    • eutama on 30/07/2024 - 09:14
      +2

      I also got as far as temp number. This has been more than 48hrs, no email come, no instructions whatsoever and i cant remember my temp number. Chatting with support also pointless. I just give up.

  • creesy on 28/07/2024 - 22:46

    Tell you what if you enjoy spam calls and text messages from someone else's ex-girlfriend looking for child support, sign up to this.

    I don't know where they are getting the number pool for this but it really doesn't feel like they have been quarantined for long enough based on the activity from the number I received.

  • lawyerz on 03/08/2024 - 23:43

    i cant get this to work. the trial doesnt show up and even if i got to Shop > Deals > Trial > Try Now - it just bring me back to the home page.

  • SuperLate on 08/08/2024 - 12:46

    Not working. Couldn't activate eSIM for more than 2 days wait. Asked me to message Optus but they couldn't work it out even after multiple app reinstalled and other useless suggestions for few hours. Looks like they know this issue and throwing the free trial to give ICT subjects to solve their issues. And now they've my details and no service.

  • payless69 on 15/08/2024 - 06:07

    Thanks OP.
    Takes a bit of Hell out of the $tra network.

  • jimwh on 20/08/2024 - 15:40

    what time this trial going to end?

  • mrhorse on 27/08/2024 - 11:05

    I got this text message from optus today.
    Any recommendation on what to do to keep the number with minimum cost?

    Don't forget, your Prepaid service for this mobile number will be cancelled tomorrow on 28/08/24. We'd be sorry to see you go. If you'd like to keep this mobile number and continue your Optus service, you can recharge via My Optus app or the Optus website before 28/08/24. Need help? Message us in My Optus app: app.optus.com.au/msg-us or contact us at optus.com.au/contact

    Thanks

  • Turd on 21/10/2024 - 23:00

    Works well, thank you!

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