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New Coles Mobile 28 Day Plans^: Unlimited Talk and Text with 2GB Data $20 or with 7GB & 250 Min International* Calls for $40

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New Coles Mobile 28 Day Plans^: Unlimited Talk and Text with 2GB Data $20 or with 7GB & 250 Min International* Calls for $40
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easternculture on 12/08/2016 - 23:45 coles.com.au (2803 clicks)
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New plans with Coles mobile (Optus 4G) only released a few days ago.

Price wise and taking into consideration the data allowances, these seem better than the Aldi, Kogan, Amaysim and Vaya mobile plans currently on offer.

^ 28 DAYS EXPIRY
* International calls to China, Hong Kong, India, Japan, Malaysia, New Zealand, Singapore, South Korea, UK and USA .

Coverage: Coles Prepaid plans are available on the Optus 3G and 4G Plus networks. Coverage availability varies depending on your device and location. With 3G devices, you can access the Optus 3G (UMTS 2100MHz/900MHz) network. With 4G devices and a compatible plan, you can access the Optus 3G network plus some or all of the Optus 4G Plus network (LTE 700/1800/2100/2300/2600MHz).

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  • evolution-flip on 12/08/2016 - 23:56
    +48

    Honestly, the 28 days expiry kills it for me. That essentially means I'll be paying for an extra month every year.

    • easternculture on 13/08/2016 - 00:00
      +10

      Most telco's are adopting the 28 day expiry model. I wouldn't be surprised if it becomes the standard for all telco's by the end of next year.

      • illumination on 13/08/2016 - 00:51
        +11

        I feel like the negs on this comment are due to not being able to accept the truth.. because I can't say I think you're wrong.

      • WaywardOne on 13/08/2016 - 09:10

        I think you might be right:
        http://www.smh.com.au/digital-life/mobiles/confusing-people-…
        Prepaid: Telstra, Optus, Vodafone, Virgin, Amaysim

        It does seem to be only prepaid?

        • easternculture on 13/08/2016 - 09:31
          +1

          It does seem to be only prepaid?

          because they rely on postpaid customers to go over the voice and data allocation, which is very common on postpaid plans

        • Fiximol on 13/08/2016 - 10:12
          +18

          Telstra prepaid is still calendar month as long as you set up auto recharge

      • Fluter on 14/08/2016 - 15:40

        I'd like to see this outlawed.

  • hamza23 on 13/08/2016 - 00:03
    +20

    Seems like not a bad offer but I'd rather pay a similar amount on ALDI Mobile (30 day billing vs this 28 day billing) with the Telstra 4G network over Optus 4G network:

    $20/30 days for ALDI 1.5GB data plan (Telstra 4G, 750 minutes calls & unlimited text) VS $21.43/30 days for Coles Mobile 2GB data plan (Optus 4G, Unlimited calls & text).

    or

    $45/30 days for ALDI 8GB data plan (Telstra 4G, 300 international minutes, unlimited calls/txt) VS $42.86/30 days for Coles Mobile 7GB data plan (Optus 4G, 250 international minutes, unlimited calls text). Or the $35/plan with 6GB data and 200 international minutes.

    *ALDI $45 increases from 7GB to 8GB in 3 days see deal.

    • easternculture on 13/08/2016 - 00:13
      +1

      $20/30 days for ALDI 1.5GB data plan (Telstra 4G, 750 minutes calls & unlimited text) VS $21.43/30 days for Coles Mobile 2GB data plan (Optus 4G, Unlimited calls & text).

      $1.43 for an extra 500GB data is very handy. For me, i haven't ever had any problems with Optus (Amaysim).

      I don't see aldi mobile staying on the 30 day plan cycle for long. I'm guessing it will change to 28 days in one of the plan revisions in the next year or so when the leasing contract is renewed with telstra to keep up with the costs

      • hamza23 on 13/08/2016 - 00:16
        +2

        Yeah fair point, that extra 500mb might be worth the small extra cost and lesser network for some depending on usage and location.

        • easternculture on 13/08/2016 - 00:17

          Also, a bonus is if you have access to the 5% off coles cards, you would be paying $19 for 28 days

          Blatchy's Blues Membership

        • hamza23 on 13/08/2016 - 00:20

          @easternculture:

          That's true. I purchase Boost Mobile $20 recharges from Coles/Woolworths to use the discounted gift cards and it can potentially help earn reward points for spend $x get x points offers when paying together with groceries.

      • DeWalt on 13/08/2016 - 01:01
        +2

        I have no idea why you were modded down, your comment was fair and reasonable.
        I don't like Optus network. I had issues in zsydney CBD, Illawarra was almost unusable, as are many country areas.
        I am now Telstra based. All those problems disappeared since I switched to Telstra.

        With a cost difference so small, I would stay Telstra (Telechoice/Aldi) without hesitation. This is irrespective of my 5% discount at Coles too.

        I still wouldn't mod you down though. I modded you up. Polite, honest, helpful? That's an up vote in my book, even if we don't agree :)

        • CyberMurning on 13/08/2016 - 08:38

          The opposite with me, I have reception problem since move to Telechoice Telstra. Is your mobile support 700mhz? Mine isn't maybe that's the problem? Live in South West.

        • hahaboy on 14/08/2016 - 20:17

          what's to do in illawara?

      • dealman on 13/08/2016 - 18:38

        Mate This looks like the same as Boost Prepaid Unlimited plans, except that this is on Telstra 3G whereas boost is 4G?

    • andyD101 on 13/08/2016 - 11:27
      +1

      My big gripe with Aldi is they don't have international roaming unless something has changed since i last looked.

      If this offers roaming it would be perfect

      • Gaz1 on 13/08/2016 - 14:35
        +1

        I agree - I wish Aldi supported roaming.
        The above coles offer does support roaming:
        "To enable international roaming, you'll need to purchase either the $5 or $15 Extras Credit and call 1300 644 741. Find out about international roaming at optus.com.au/travel."

  • ronnknee on 13/08/2016 - 00:05

    Wow, not bad at all.

  • fritzsticker on 13/08/2016 - 00:25
    +3

    Would prefer a 30 day expiry but good deal otherwise

  • Do I NeedThis on 13/08/2016 - 01:35
    -6

    Does Coles realises that there are other countries in the world where people would like to call ?

    • grimace3 on 13/08/2016 - 05:26

      Well then you could say the same about Telstra….

      • RockyRaccoon on 13/08/2016 - 08:08
        +4

        Does Coles realises that there are other countries in the world where people would like to call ?

        Pointless, as you can call other countries - you just pay.

        Your real point is that they dont provide free calls to countries YOU want to call

        and does another carrier do that?

  • bargaino on 13/08/2016 - 02:07

    I wonder if it is time to give up the grandfathered $26/45 days 5GB from Optus/woolworths? No 4G on that.

    • dynamike on 13/08/2016 - 02:30
      +5

      I wouldn't unless you really need 4G but then haven't been on 3G for ages and can't remember if or what the difference actually feels like.

      • Jackson on 13/08/2016 - 08:22
        +1

        Browsing it feels like nothing

    • RegChipznGravy on 13/08/2016 - 09:29
      +5

      I'm also on that old Woolworths deal still (seriously, what a great plan) and I'm waiting for a plan as good or better than it, and I don't think this is it. It actually direct worry me at all to be on 3G still, I'm never wishing the internet was faster.

      • andyD101 on 13/08/2016 - 11:19
        +2

        Can't agree more.

        For my usage, my interest is used for Reddit, messaging apps and some light browsing. When i speed test it i usually get more than 10mbit which is more than enough for my usage

        The times when I'm frustrated at it it's due to poor signal. Once the signal picks up it zips along.

    • looks on 13/08/2016 - 15:42

      Still on this too.. haha

  • garage sale on 13/08/2016 - 04:48

    I'm on Optus they also have 300 mins international and 10g data for $40. the big difference between Telstra and Optus besides price for me was data sharing sims, you can get extra data sim for $5 one off cost, Telstra charge per month, my son uses that sim in his phone for his data usage, so his voice is a cheap plan, and his data comes off my data shared sim, only reason I bought him one of those Chinese phones as they have 2 sims.

    • kampua on 13/08/2016 - 13:35

      Where to get this 5 dollars once off sim in Melbourne? I heard not all optics stores know about this.

  • titan0r on 13/08/2016 - 06:27

    Nah! Would rather go with Aldi than this. Optus versus Telstra and 28 days versus 30 (for now) is a no brainer.

    • Spending2Much on 13/08/2016 - 13:33

      No Aldi near us. Can't buy online. Thinking about all the positive reviews of Aldi network connection and pricing…..
      Can you recharge online easy?
      Wgats best way for recharge? Auto recharge??

      • Gaz1 on 13/08/2016 - 14:39

        No sure it is has changed, but I know you could buy a SIM online a while back & they post it out (this was when there were no stores in WA).

      • titan0r on 13/08/2016 - 16:57

        Yeah their website is simple to navigate and its pretty straightforward to activate and setup auto recharge online.

  • spendinghacker on 13/08/2016 - 06:31

    How are these plans better than Amaysim or vaya OP?

    Would love to see your calculations :)

    Also, Kogan is on Vodafone and Aldi is on Telstra so you're not comparing like with like IMHO

    • easternculture on 13/08/2016 - 07:56

      Compare cost + data allowances

      You also get 5% off the Coles plans if you recharge using 5% off coles vouchers using Blatchy's Blues Membership

      Plus you get full access to all Bands of the Optus 4G plus network.

      I have read a few comments on here that Telstra resellers don't get access to the full Telstra 4G Bands.

      • peterpeterpumpkin on 13/08/2016 - 08:49

        It's hard to assess the real-world impact of Telstra's wholesale coverage restrictions. Comparing Aldi's map with Telstra's in rural areas you often get similar coverage except Telstra is skewed slightly towards higher speeds and the edges of the polygons seem "fuller". For survival-mode in bushland it seems Telstra is still essential.

        What's certain is you won't get above 100 Mb/s with ALDI 4g (or Voice over LTE). Considering the 2 GB plan can theoretically be used up in under 3 minutes in ideal conditions I don't think the upper limit is a dealbreaker just yet.

        Living in an urban mobile blackspot (as I do) will actually suck in 10 years from now (should 4g data become affordable and nothing new come along).

  • PcisT on 13/08/2016 - 07:35

    Can global roaming be activated?

    • easternculture on 13/08/2016 - 07:56

      yes. They have a $10 and $15 roaming pack

    • Gaz1 on 13/08/2016 - 14:36

      Yes you can. To enable international roaming, you'll need to purchase either the $5 or $15 Extras Credit and call 1300 644 741. Find out about international roaming at optus.com.au/travel.

  • Ronnnie on 13/08/2016 - 07:58

    I'd personally rather pay more for a telstra network provider. Just found coverage on Telstra network to generally be better, especially when travelling. I often can get tesltra reception in places where there's no other network coverage. This might be more noticeable for me then others because I live in regional area. This is a good deal if you want unlimited calls/txts and happy with the data allowance. Even with a 28 day plan, you can still save another $40 a year over ALDI cheapest unlimited call/txt plan.

  • Ryk on 13/08/2016 - 08:48

    Does the plan allow tethering?
    This was always a breaking point for Optus in the past.

  • frenzaltom on 13/08/2016 - 08:53

    Where is thr discounted starter kits lol. Im running out

    • Gershom on 13/08/2016 - 10:13
      +1

      Me too. I I've been changing carriers every month.

      • frenzaltom on 13/08/2016 - 12:10

        i want more 1 dollar starters or 5 bux is fine lol

    • Love a bargain on 13/08/2016 - 13:12

      Think Coles will have Telstra $30 starter kit for $15 next week according to another post.

  • inacoma on 13/08/2016 - 09:23

    I just have the $40 Optus post paid month to month contract, which includes 8gb data and unlimited calls and mms to anybody, plus 300 min calls to overseas numbers. It's been awesome, and I wouldn't recommend anything else.

    • easternculture on 13/08/2016 - 09:32

      post paid

      Postpaid is a worry for me, you risk going over your voice and data quota and might end up with a unexpected hefty bill

      • inacoma on 13/08/2016 - 18:17
        +1

        Hey eastern, it's actually not too bad. Optus has an app which shows you how much of your quota you've used (data and international calls only since voice and mms is unlimited). You also get a text message from Optus when you reach 50%, 80%, 90% and 100% of your data. If you go over, you get automatically put on the next 1gb for $10 which still isn't too bad if you ask me.

        And sorry it's 10gb, not 8gb as I previously mentioned.

  • Bargaingeek on 13/08/2016 - 09:49

    Good deal but aldi still better, optus coverage is not so great

  • aec on 13/08/2016 - 10:34

    one of my accounts with amaysim was only charged a couple of days ago. if i port my number to coles today (say), will amaysim refund the payment proportionally?

    • Love a bargain on 13/08/2016 - 13:11

      No. You don't get any refund for unused days on prepaid service. You do if you're on postpaid (but I don't think Amaysim does postpaid).

      • aec on 13/08/2016 - 14:25

        thanks.

  • fruit on 13/08/2016 - 11:03
    +1

    28 day expiry

  • [Deactivated] on 13/08/2016 - 11:23
    +1

    28 day expiry kills it. However, it is still a good value for money.

    • suicine94 on 13/08/2016 - 14:06
      +2

      If its good value for money how does 28days kill it? Isnt 28days for $20 same as $21.43 for 30days? You get 2.14gb for that and unlimited calls.

      • [Deactivated] on 13/08/2016 - 15:12
        +1

        Yes, it is good value for money for people who don't mind having Optus over Telstra and paying extra $1.5 month. So 28 day expiry kills the deal(at least for me), but it is still a good deal for many people. Personally, I would like to see Coles including the international call credits,

  • Gaz1 on 13/08/2016 - 14:37

    Pity they don't have a pay as you go option. Currently with Yatango for this & can't change to Aldi as I need international roaming.

  • Ivan Krazy on 13/08/2016 - 15:03

    Woolworths mobile have better plans and data rollover!

  • nosrad on 13/08/2016 - 15:09

    Not sure if this has been discussed before. But can we port our number between Optus and Coles mobile?

    • FutureTech on 13/08/2016 - 16:01

      Yes but it takes longer according to comments here

    • magicmarker on 17/08/2016 - 09:43

      Bought a Coles sim card and was told that I can't port my number from Optus to Coles mobile which is ridiculous. Sent Coles an e-mail and awaiting their response.

      You could port to another carrier like Telstra and then port to Coles mobile though!

      I hope I am wrong and it can work.

    • Findmebargain on 18/08/2016 - 12:19

      Just tried porting from Amaysim to Coles Mobile online. Waited more than 30 mins..nothing happened then re-read the last sentence on final activation page that says this:

      Important information
      If you're switching your mobile service from a provider who currently uses the Optus network, once you've received your new SIM card you'll need to contact
      Optus on 1300 300 562 to activate your service.

      So I rang up (calling from the yet-to-be activated Coles Mobile SIM works) and did a manual activation. Was told then my new service would be activated within the next 15mins - 4 hours. Will report back how long it eventually takes.

      • magicmarker on 18/08/2016 - 12:26

        Gave them a try again today after getting declined again yesterday. All went through fine and the porting took less than 15min. Ported my wife's as well and she didn't have any issues.

        • nosrad on 18/08/2016 - 13:31

          Did you use online activation or manual activation through the phone?

      • Findmebargain on 18/08/2016 - 13:05

        Successfully ported after about 1 hour.

  • Yezdi on 13/08/2016 - 15:40

    No Thanks. 28 days is a bummer. My Kogan 3XL 90 days plan is cheaper. I paid $63 for 90 days Unlimited with 3 GB Data for the same Optus network.

    • Commonwealth Pig on 13/08/2016 - 16:46
      +4

      for the same Optus network.

      Kogan Mobile is using the Vodafone network.

    • Ronnnie on 14/08/2016 - 13:17

      Unfortunately not, kogan uses Vodafone. Which is an inferior network in my experience.

      • Yezdi on 14/08/2016 - 16:00

        I had Amaysim before that uses Optus 4G and that was shit network plus it started 28 days plans. Fed up, I joined Kogan 4G and now no call drops and happy.

        • Ronnnie on 15/08/2016 - 09:10

          I use telstra. Tried Vodafone and couldn't even get 4g where I live. Optus and Telstra are the only ones to offer a good 4g network in the regional areas. When I travel always found Telstra to be considerably best follow by Optus and vodafone pretty much useless outside capital cities. You get what you pay for, hence why vodafone can offer cheaper rates. For some people vodafone will be their best choice, if you need greater coverage than Telstra are the best.

    • charligirl on 18/08/2016 - 15:07

      Isn't it $79.95 for 90 days on the Medium/3XL plan? Or was your $63 a special offer?

      • Yezdi on 20/08/2016 - 21:18
        +1

        I recharged my Unlimited 3XL/90 days plan again after earlier 3 months expired, last week and it was $63. It might have been a special price. I am not sure.

  • paulaus on 13/08/2016 - 20:04
    -4

    Philippines not included in international calls no deal for me.

    • suicine94 on 13/08/2016 - 21:10
      +1

      Syria not included in international calls no deal for me too.

      • StewBalls on 22/08/2016 - 21:43
        +1

        They'd better not be blocking Liechtenstein either… :/

  • pyr0maniac on 13/08/2016 - 23:42
    +2

    Not saying this is better or worse than Amaysim, but all the same, it's good to see Amaysim being dethroned as Ozbargain king with Woolworths, Aldi, Coles etc. becoming more and more competetive

  • Mugsy on 14/08/2016 - 13:22
    +2

    The 28 days thing stops this from being competitive for me. I top up my prepaid credit 4 times a year… 90days expiry. Sure, I don't get 2Gb quota (100Mb for times when I NEED mobile data, not when I want it), and I'm in a position to make the most of the free virgin to virgin calls/sms. But it only costs me $19 every 90 days. Can put my money towards other things like my mortgage, Humble Bundles, and holidays.

  • asa79 on 15/08/2016 - 06:48

    28 Day expiry, makes it non bargain. Vaya is cheaper on 12 month plan http://www.vaya.net.au/?option=Mobile

    • easternculture on 15/08/2016 - 13:48

      Vaya is cheaper on 12 month plan

      This deal is month to month plan. Your comparing apples to oranges.

      Vaya month to month plan is $22. Coles is $20 or $19.50 using discounted Coles cards

      • asa79 on 15/08/2016 - 14:48
        +1

        Its not a month, its 28 days, so you technically paying for 13 months a year

        • RockyRaccoon on 15/08/2016 - 19:21
          +1

          and using EC's info, I thought you might like me to do the math for you

          22X12 = 264
          20X13 = 260
          even if you cant get 5% off

          Yep you pay 13 times a year but pay less for the privilege

          And to me $4 off is more of a bargain than not.

        • asa79 on 15/08/2016 - 21:12

          @RockyRaccoon: $20 a month, or $14.50 a month if you only need 1GB of data

        • RockyRaccoon on 16/08/2016 - 02:16

          Most times any deal is cheaper if you want to sign up for a contract.

          Sign up for 2 years and you will save more. However what happens in 3 months time when a better deal is offered. You are stuck paying more.

          And sign up for 500mb you will save more. So the $14.50 is a pointless point. My wifes plan is cheaper than that but she gets no data

          Compare like with like. Hell you've been here at Ozbargain long enough to know that. 😷

        • asa79 on 16/08/2016 - 07:23

          @RockyRaccoon: So your wife's plan is more a bargain as well

        • RockyRaccoon on 16/08/2016 - 11:03

          @asa79: You can lead a horse to water but you cant make it drink. Guess you are a telco's dream 😷

          My fathers got the bargain of the century, he only pays $5 a year as we call him

  • sarahjustin1 on 16/08/2016 - 08:59

    How long is this deal available for? Is it hard to change from Vodafone?

  • neonlight on 21/08/2016 - 09:06

    As soon as I see its Optus no deal. Poorest reception at my place with no signal or just one block

  • autocader on 13/09/2016 - 19:28

    Why bother with this? Check this out? https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/264599 I've never had issues with Virgin, so since my 2 year $30 plan was about to end, I swapped to this.

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