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Free 100MB Data for Optus Mobile Customers (Send The Word "APP" to 111)

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Free 100MB Data for Optus Mobile Customers (Send The Word "APP" to 111)
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L0p on 17/03/2017 - 15:13 optus.com.au (1485 clicks)
Last edited 07/06/2017 - 14:12 by 3 other users
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So Optus wants people to download their app so they are giving people 100mb to do so.
But the problem is they can't tell if you downloaded it or not(I have tested)
It may be unethical to bamboozle them but hey its Optus right?

Based on a data calculator this is what you can use this for-(Approximations)

Sending 3000 emails(without attachments)
Sending 7 emails (with attachments)
Watching 5 minutes of SD streaming
Watching 2 minutes of HD streaming
Watching 20 seconds of 4k streaming
Listening to music for 1 hour
Browsing 7 pages of random pages(eg facebook)
Downloading 3 apps (smaller apps)
Downloading optus app
10 times on android
3 times on ios
Browsing OzBargain for 2 hours

App links-(You don't need to download app for this to work…)
IOS-
Mobile
Tablet

Android-
Mobile/tablet

SMS-(I think they send you the link via sms?)
Mobile

Terms and Conditions-
This offer is for selected Optus prepaid Mobile customers who received a promotional message from us. To get the bonus data, you need to SMS 'APP' to 111 by 19/03/17. It may take up to 24 hours for the bonus data to be added to your account. This offer is only available once during the promotional period. Bonus data expires in 7 days and is for use within Australia. If you change your rate plan during the offer period to an ineligible prepaid plan, you won't be eligible for the offer. Some functions in the app might use a small amount of data. Download and use of the app requires a compatible device.

Send word APP to 111 from optus number to get data…

Mod: 0P says that you will receive the data within 24 hours. You will not get a response from the SMS but will see the data if you log into My Account. 0P has tested on multiple numbers that didn't receive the message and has confirmed it to work. EDIT: Email you receive

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  • nocure on 17/03/2017 - 15:15
    +12

    Can they spare it…

  • Lil B on 17/03/2017 - 15:16
    +5

    Is this some sort of a sick joke, Optus?

  • easternculture on 17/03/2017 - 15:17
    +1

    cool, a few extra hours of data

    • Axelstrife on 17/03/2017 - 15:21
      +9

      Hours? wow you don't use much data

      • Tacooo on 17/03/2017 - 17:01

        Literally four songs.

        • Tacooo on 17/03/2017 - 17:26

          @0p: Good quality ones.

        • 0p on 17/03/2017 - 17:30
          +1

          Have you seen the link? Its popdanthology.
          Also your picture is an oxymoron it needs more jpeg.

        • attfiecz2 on 17/03/2017 - 18:59
          +4

          What is this, a bargain for ants?

        • Playin97 on 17/03/2017 - 20:24
          +1

          Your songs are 25MB each??!! :O I think your being bamboozled big time!!

          A good 320KB/s song (anything over and you can't really tell a difference) is about 10MB max for a 3-4 minute song. You literally are wasting a lot of space :P

          The only files that are over 10MB are .flac files, and they sound no different to .mp3's

        • smpantsonfire on 17/03/2017 - 22:40
          +3

          @Playin97:

          You filthy peasant.

        • 0p on 17/03/2017 - 22:44

          Hekler being hekled
          Bamboozler being bamboozled
          Cobba being cobbled
          Planty being plantled

        • Tacooo on 19/03/2017 - 11:02
          +1

          @Playin97: FLAC my friend. Anything less is trash.

        • Playin97 on 21/03/2017 - 08:49

          @potplanty: I don't understand you guys XD

        • Oz-Bogan on 25/03/2017 - 14:26

          Antmusic!

  • 0.o on 17/03/2017 - 15:22

    At least make it a gig. Oh well free is free

    • BargainKen on 17/03/2017 - 22:11
      +1

      even the homeless would say (profanity) that shit!

  • [Deactivated] on 17/03/2017 - 15:25
    +2

    100MB WOWOW isnt that the size of an MP3 these days?

    • Baebs on 17/03/2017 - 15:27
      +5

      nope.

    • db2k on 17/03/2017 - 15:31

      5 min vid stream …

    • 0p on 17/03/2017 - 16:41

      Not really its about the size of at least 10 mp3's
      Or 1 hour of streaming for services like spotify…

  • rekabkram on 17/03/2017 - 15:27
    +3

    I'm sure there's some catch with it being Optus, likely agreeing to even slower downloads and worse reception. I'm excited that I'm 6 months away from never having to deal with them again…

    Also welcome to ozbargain

    • 0p on 17/03/2017 - 15:33
      +12

      Haha i have been here from 2014 as a member. And have tried posting at least 200 deals but they all were dupes
      :(

      • [Deactivated] on 17/03/2017 - 16:41
        +1

        Lol, here have an upvote.

        • 0p on 17/03/2017 - 16:42
          +1

          Thanks
          My first deal.😄

    • Neilzy on 17/03/2017 - 15:58

      yeah damn i made the mistake by switching from telstra to optus and the network sucks. >_>

      • loke on 17/03/2017 - 16:17
        +2

        Where are you guys from? have had zero issues in melb with Optus, mobile, and 30mbps consistent with cable (on myrepublic now and some of my nights and weekends have not been good, internet speeds at a crawl)

        The only thing they dun goof'ed was their letter regarding disconnecting existing cable and phone as they're halting copper services and to sign up to their NBN. The letter's language was all wrong and way too strong. Dumbest shit I'd ever had to read. (was going with myrepublic anyway).

        https://yescrowd.optus.com.au/t5/NBN/Cable-to-nbn/td-p/16544…

        http://www.smh.com.au/technology/technology-news/optus-cutti…

        https://www.lifehacker.com.au/2017/03/optus-threatens-discon…

        • rekabkram on 17/03/2017 - 22:36
          +1

          Melbourne's west, plenty of dead spots in areas that they're map claims to get full 3G and 4g coverage yet there's one bar of reception and no chance of a clear call or loading a page.

          Made the biggest mistake of joining their NBN, were on the 100/40 speed pack and struggle to get average adsl2 speeds averaging around 6mbps down. Absolutely pathetic, we no longer pay for the speed pack that we don't receive although it's still on our account.

          If only I had the patients to argue with them I'd get the contract cancelled but their call centres are only capable of talking in circles and trying not to do anything.

        • Neilzy on 20/03/2017 - 09:22
          +1

          Mainly SE, but also all around melb as im a contractor. as rekabkram said, 1 bar of reception of 4g at the best of times and dead spots everywhere. dies in the ass when im in the lift. Had no such issues when i was on telstra.

    • giventofly on 17/03/2017 - 16:40
      +1

      I'm with them now. Been okay, although their speeds aren't great. Nor coverage.

      Who are you planning on switching to?

      • rekabkram on 17/03/2017 - 22:52
        +1

        For mobile Vodafone, for NBN looking at either Internode or Skymesh

        With both services Optus seems to be happy offering sub par service and in NBN's case provide the cheapest pos router they can and only offer 'support' which must be more spiritual than technical from my experience.

        When the network is so bad that customers are switching to Vodafail shit is serious.

  • DeepDreamer on 17/03/2017 - 15:46
    +3

    This app, at least on Android, wants wide-ranging access to your contacts and I think even your files. No deal. They've been pushing this app for months now, but there's just no justification for that.

    I haven't delved into the T&Cs but it smells of selling my data.

    I'm opting not to send 'TrawllThroughMyDataAndPwnItAll' to 111

    • 0p on 17/03/2017 - 15:51
      +1

      You dont actualy need to install the app…

      • DeepDreamer on 17/03/2017 - 16:04
        +2

        I realise that. I posted more as a warning to others who might be tempted to install the app

      • Tacooo on 17/03/2017 - 17:12

        Even if you did, you can still use the app without giving it any permissions.

    • Tacooo on 17/03/2017 - 17:11

      And yet the app works perfectly fine even after denying all permissions. They can only get what they want if you let them. Simple enough to click "deny" to any request they send.

  • smellyhead on 17/03/2017 - 15:57
    +2

    I texted, are you supposed to get something back?

    • dlovep on 17/03/2017 - 16:17

      100MB back ?

    • 0p on 17/03/2017 - 16:39

      Takes up to 24 hours

  • twocsies on 17/03/2017 - 16:01

    Is this another Optus promotion where it resets the recharge date so you actually end up losing credit?
    https://forums.whirlpool.net.au/archive/1850543

    Don't trust promotions unless the terms are available.

    • 0p on 17/03/2017 - 16:05
      +1

      This offer is for selected Optus prepaid Mobile customers who received a promotional message from us. To get the bonus data, you need to SMS 'APP' to 111 by 19/03/17. It may take up to 24 hours for the bonus data to be added to your account. This offer is only available once during the promotional period. Bonus data expires in 7 days and is for use within Australia. If you change your rate plan during the offer period to an ineligible prepaid plan, you won't be eligible for the offer. Some functions in the app might use a small amount of data. Download and use of the app requires a compatible device.

  • GunnerMcDagget on 17/03/2017 - 16:29
    +10

    I think I used 100mb just loading this page

  • m9 on 17/03/2017 - 16:38
    +2

    Awesome. 100MB is enough for JV to leave approximately 30,000 comments.

    • scrimshaw on 17/03/2017 - 16:48
      +2

      Considering Jv posts are usually composed of a single sentence (either a really bad joke, half assed witty or saucy quip or a bad pun) I think a few hundred kilobytes might be sufficient for 30,000 of his comments

  • Davious on 17/03/2017 - 16:47
    +2

    LMFAO!!! +1 for the breakdown…
    always happy to Listen to music for 1 hour on Optus…

  • djtranny on 17/03/2017 - 16:59
    +6

    Apparently Optus is also running a deal with McDonald's. If you mention "Optus Perks" next time you order a happy meal, you get 1 extra chip added to your small fries.

    • 0p on 17/03/2017 - 17:10
      +2

      Post it as a deal?

      • illumination on 17/03/2017 - 17:13
        +1

        Sounds like a joke tbh. He said "1 extra chip" lol

        • 0p on 17/03/2017 - 17:18
          +4

          But still this is OzBargain.
          One extra chip means one more chip than for non OzBargainers.
          I say post it as a deal.

        • spiffycashew on 18/03/2017 - 15:21
          +1

          @0p: ………..

        • 0p on 20/04/2017 - 14:45

          Ok I will post it.

    • takutox on 17/03/2017 - 18:17

      That's double the chips

  • qwertyaz on 17/03/2017 - 16:59
    +3

    got 500mb left for the next 8 days, this post is a lifesaver!

    • 0p on 17/03/2017 - 17:09

      Your welcome :)

      • [Deactivated] on 17/03/2017 - 19:19
        +4

        His welcome?

        • 0p on 17/03/2017 - 19:28

          No he is welcome.

        • illumination on 18/03/2017 - 13:42

          Her welcome*

        • 0p on 18/03/2017 - 15:37

          It is welcome?

        • BlazinPast on 18/03/2017 - 18:22

          @0p: Its are welcome

        • 0p on 20/04/2017 - 14:44

          Or is it it is Or

    • BargainKen on 17/03/2017 - 22:14

      got 2 gig to burn on kogan in the next day that cost me $1 - you need to change dealers

  • tron07 on 17/03/2017 - 17:14
    +1

    Thanks OP. 100mb is $1 based on the $5 or $10 data top up.

    • 0p on 17/03/2017 - 17:19

      Free

      This is OzBargain after all…

  • mattyman on 17/03/2017 - 17:24
    +1

    Awesome … if it was 1995 …

  • [Deactivated] on 17/03/2017 - 18:10
    +3

    Nothing wrong with optus my way.

    The network is good the speed is good and price is good.

    Unlike some networks that havr their whole network riding on a lead that gets unplugged from time to time…. oh and did i say you pay a fortune….. trolzerz

    • DrunkTechSupport on 18/03/2017 - 18:07

      I live in a small town in the middle of Qld and I enjoy being on Optus plus I get 24GB of data if I was on Telstra I would be paying more for the 1gb Telstra gives you

      • [Deactivated] on 18/03/2017 - 21:48
        +1

        Im on a sim only plan and get 25gb per month data and 500 mins international talk time including the all you can eat talk and text…. i dare say telstra will want 120 a month for it… optus has great reception and spped where i am and thats no bull.

  • [Deactivated] on 17/03/2017 - 19:03
    +2

    Optus thought was downloading app, really am loading doggo memes… Heckin bamboozlin!

    • 0p on 17/03/2017 - 19:30
      +1

      Much fancy.
      Quite timid.
      Firm.
      But suttle.

  • Wootwootwoot on 17/03/2017 - 19:49

    World class IT right here

  • looks on 17/03/2017 - 20:52
    +2

    This is TARGETED.

    "This offer is for selected Optus prepaid Mobile customers who received a promotional message from us."

    Did not work for me.

    • BargainKen on 17/03/2017 - 22:16

      for real? 100 meg and targeted to boot? (profanity) that shit!

    • 0p on 17/03/2017 - 22:40

      It is not.
      I have tested it.
      Please be patient.

  • 0p on 17/03/2017 - 22:50
    -2

    It takes 24 hours
    Sheesh… Be patient guys.

  • HeWhoKnows on 18/03/2017 - 09:36

    Absolutely USELESS!

    • 0p on 18/03/2017 - 15:33

      Why?

  • Hogg on 18/03/2017 - 11:04

    I've had no issues with Optus network however Optus customer service and their systems wow Ive had such a nightmare that if I had to pay more just to be on a other network, I would. It's so bad I'm willing to go against my ozb ways.

  • retiredfeline on 18/03/2017 - 16:02

    Do you need an active service to get the bonus? I've got an expired Optus service, heading towards number recycling in a month I think.

    • 0p on 18/03/2017 - 16:09

      I don't see why not?
      Considering its free to SMS 111…
      Why not test it and report back here.

      • retiredfeline on 18/03/2017 - 16:16

        Still waiting.

        • 0p on 18/03/2017 - 17:23

          It takes upto 24 hours

        • retiredfeline on 18/03/2017 - 17:31
          +1

          @0p: A few hours more then.

      • retiredfeline on 19/03/2017 - 09:45

        Nothing. Not surprised since my recharge expired some time ago.

  • shortgum on 18/03/2017 - 19:13

    Just past 24 hours and gets Nothing! Sure this is Targeted

    • 0p on 18/03/2017 - 19:24

      Have you checked myoptus?

      • shortgum on 18/03/2017 - 19:27

        no, but checked via '9999' txt 'bal'. nothing there.

        • 0p on 18/03/2017 - 21:11
          -1

          Please check my Optus it will say something like-

          Before=X. (your data)
          After=X+100. (your data+100)

  • BlazinPast on 19/03/2017 - 15:29

    Been almost 2 days and nothing. Don't think it's gonna work for me

  • Lv80 on 19/03/2017 - 19:15
    -1

    Doesn't it take like 100mb to turn on your phone? lol
    Idiots.
    At $10 for a 1gb data pack on most telcos…they are literally giving away 10 cents.

    • 0p on 19/03/2017 - 19:19
      +5

      Nice math.
      It's actually $1
      /0/Theydidntdothemath

      • Lv80 on 20/03/2017 - 11:40

        right you are.
        brain fade. either way….$1 is pointless.

    • maik on 20/03/2017 - 07:43
      +1

      Like 0p said, it's $1

      even at 10c,its 1%, better than those 0.25% incremental increases on cash rewards

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