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Samsung Galaxy S8 / iPhone 8 20GB $59 Per Month with Optus

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Samsung Galaxy S8 / iPhone 8 20GB $59 Per Month with Optus
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LAbcdeedcba on 09/12/2017 - 07:55 optus.com.au (17064 clicks)
Last edited 24/12/2017 - 13:10 by 4 other users

iPhone 8 64GB EXPIRED

$1 cheaper then with virgin, plus includes 20gb of data, streaming of Optus sport (football and cricket), national geographic and tv/music data free.

Confirmed no student discount. Looks like students can save an extra 10% on plans, but someone would have to confirm.

Edit: Appears to be available for both new and existing customers.

Customers who are still in-contract with Optus may be eligible to upgrade. Confirmed possible on SIM-only plan.

Edit edit: various other phones appear to be included in this $59 deal
From comments:
*Huawei Mate10 Pro
*Sony Xperia XZ Premium

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    • asianbargain on 09/12/2017 - 10:11
      +3

      I like mate pro 10.

    • freefall101 on 09/12/2017 - 14:16
      +1

      From all reports, the Mate 10 is the better camera but the S8 has better processing. Low light shots tend to look "nicer" on an S8 despite technically being better on the Mate 10 (it captures more detail, but the colouring looks a little off).

      Likely with software updates Huawei could do a lot to improve it, whereas Samsung can't. Screen I'd go for the S8+, OLED beats LCD (the Mate 10 Pro has OLED, the Mate 10 doesn't).

      Both are a huge upgrade over the Z3/G4. I went from a Z1 to a G4 to an S7 and will probably hang onto the S7 for another year despite it being a year old, because there's nothing wrong with it. Screen is gorgeous, device hasn't slowed down significantly, camera is still great. Z1 and G4 had multiple issues.

  • jordan23140 on 09/12/2017 - 09:46

    Anyone think Telstra will match the IPhone 8 lol? :(
    Damn it I wish Optus had good coverage in my area.

    • BloodyBrave on 09/12/2017 - 10:14
      +1

      Spoke to Telstra online rep:

      Here's what we can offer to you nearest to your request.

      Yes, exact match to what you are looking for is our L plan $109/mo with iPhone 8 64GB

      You may consider to have our 2GB plan with iPhone 8 64GB (unlimited calls/text) this will be $89/mo,
      -$10 porting discount
      -5GB bonus data.

      The plan will be a total of $79/mo
      ♦ 7GB (2GB+5GB)
      ♦ unlimited calls /txt
      ♦ iPhone 8 64GB (delivery will be 3-5 business days)

      • jordan23140 on 09/12/2017 - 10:22

        Thanks mate. Will toss up whether I should give Optus a go since they offer 30 day returns.

      • jordan23140 on 09/12/2017 - 12:43

        Just tried and they flat out refused any adjustments to their normal prices.

    • klaw81 on 11/12/2017 - 16:50

      Telstra's plan includes the iPhone 6S which is much cheaper/older. I doubt they'll match this.

  • lalala1111 on 09/12/2017 - 09:56
    -3

    Hmm tempting!!

    Can someone check my calculations please. I am looking at what it'll cost me in the next 15 months (which is when my contract ends)

    Some assumptions:
    Will replace my phone pretty much after my contract ends (so in 15 months)
    I will use their trade in scheme of $420 for my device (mobile monster also offers $420 for it, will look for a better deal later)
    If I kept my phone for 15 months, I assume it'll only be worth $150 at best

    Scenario 1: Stay with my contract which is $87 a month or $1305 over 15 months. Sell my phone for $150 = $1155

    Scenario 2: If I moved to an iPhone 8, I will have to pay a payout fee of $765 (which I'll offset with $420 from selling my device). So I'm $345 out of pocket. This plan will cost me $885 ($59 x 15 months) which means total is $1230

    If I keep to my assumptions, Scenario 2 is only $75 more expensive than scenario 1 (and I get a new phone lol)

    Only looking at what it'll cost me in the next 15 months because i assumed that I will be replacing my current one pretty much straight after.

  • asianbargain on 09/12/2017 - 10:02

    Was gonna go and pick mate pro 10. Then realise its online only.

  • sleepingpanda on 09/12/2017 - 10:12
    +1

    Got new IPhone 8 from it, pretty good deal. For those who have the 10% student discount on their plans at the moment and are recontracting, the 10% carries over just so you know. So $53.10 per month which is so good :)

    • regenade on 09/12/2017 - 12:04

      No it does not, it will be removed when 1st bill is generated the following month. This is similar to previous 25% off monthly access fee where any other discounts other than 25% were removed.

      • sleepingpanda on 09/12/2017 - 14:09
        +1

        In the contract which was emailed to me it states that I have 10% student offer is in the supplementary services. I did ask the 2 reps before signing up whether my discounts will carry on for the length of the plan when I recontract and they said yes. We will wait and see on the first bill..

    • Jj2017 on 17/12/2017 - 17:03

      Hi, this is awesome! Did you apply for this deal online, or through Optus chat? Thanks

  • BlueJay87 on 09/12/2017 - 10:16
    +1

    Why can't I see this deal when I follow the link? Takes me $62/month deal with only 2gb data?!

  • gunnny on 09/12/2017 - 10:21
    +1

    Seeing $62/pm and can't find the option to the 20Gb/m data plan.

    • mg_k on 09/12/2017 - 10:24
      +2

      View all plans, scroll down and look for the $59 special.

      • El Grande on 10/12/2017 - 00:52
        +1

        Still Can't find it

  • blitzn on 09/12/2017 - 10:30
    +10

    I just went to Harvey Norman in Liverpool and they also gave me a $200 eftpos with this deal because I ported my number from Telstra

    • scar4ace on 09/12/2017 - 11:51
      +1

      Sweet I'll give that a shot. Do you get the phone at store or do Optus post it out?

    • regenade on 09/12/2017 - 12:06
      +1

      Do you have to port in to Optus to get the $200 Gift Card ? I thought it was for all new and reconstructing customers. Which phone did you sign up on the $59 deal. Would you know if the Huawei Mate 10 Pro was available ?

      • Rakddon on 09/12/2017 - 12:18

        Huawei Mate Pro 10 not available as HN don’t sell it.

    • baktiar77 on 09/12/2017 - 12:14
      +1

      Hey, I'm interested in doing this but how did you go about asking the staff about this deal. Did you show them the website or is it already in their portal etc?

      • Free Fall on 09/12/2017 - 17:28

        They should know just ask the staff.

    • Frozensage on 09/12/2017 - 20:53

      Is porting from virgin counted? Even though virgin is on optus network?

  • scar4ace on 09/12/2017 - 10:43
    -4

    But this says lease. Phone return to Optus after 24months, And a fee upto $499 if damaged.

    • jordan23140 on 09/12/2017 - 10:51
      +2

      Says own for me.

    • scar4ace on 09/12/2017 - 10:57
      +2

      Yep all good. Pls don't neg me lol

  • ebosh on 09/12/2017 - 10:57
    +2

    Just heard on the radio that HN are doing $200 prepaid EFTPOS cards for new customers on this plan

    • jassssone on 09/12/2017 - 11:02
      +1

      Do you know the deal till when ?

    • The J man on 09/12/2017 - 11:15
      +1

      Do they offer the Mate 10 Pro at HN? It's not found on their website.

      Edit: Harvey Norman online rep said this phone's in their system, but no stock as of yet and unfortunately was advised they can't sign you up to the deal if they don't have stock.

      Apparently the eftpos card deal ends Monday, 11th December, so no chance of them receiving stock before then. What a pity.

      • regenade on 09/12/2017 - 12:09
        -2

        Damn,I want a Mate 10 Pro, 360 VR Camera and $200 EFTPOS card and all plan incisions included. Sell phone and VR for at least $950-$1000, keep the $200 EFTPOS and we are just paying another $200 for 24 months. That's less than $10 a month with free music streaming, Netflix , Nat Geo, Optus Sport.wTF deal, haha you the people who signed up on Telstra, pity them. Optus is also bringing the 25% back according to friends Worthing I. Sydney but that will only be around 23 Rd Dec to 23th Dec. 25% of this plan will be EPIC. Go Optus Go.

        • The J man on 09/12/2017 - 12:16

          Well you could always sign up for a S8 or one of the other phones in this deal which Harvey Norman has in stock? The Iphone 8 might be best value for on-selling?

        • emperor on 09/12/2017 - 12:53

          Sell phone and VR for at least $950-$1000

          Which is the best place to sell for that price? Gumtree?

  • scar4ace on 09/12/2017 - 10:58

    Would iPhone 8 be locked to Optus want to get the deal but gift phone to wife on Telstra

    • doweyy on 09/12/2017 - 11:00
      +4

      Nope, all iPhones are unlocked at time of purchase

  • Associatedcluckboy @ Optus Accessories on 09/12/2017 - 11:03
    +5

    This link here seems to show all of the phones you can get on the $59 without needing to change anything:)

    http://offer.optus.com.au/christmas-sale

    Iphone 8
    iPhone 7+
    GS8
    Huawei Mate 10 Pro
    HTC U11
    Sony XZ Premium

    • astrotrain on 09/12/2017 - 16:02

      iPhone 7+ is listing as +$26 handset fee can anyone confirm you can get it for $59per month without handset fee?

  • danger163 on 09/12/2017 - 11:07
    +1

    From more details..

    MERRY GIFTMAS - $59 MY PLAN PLUS PROMO PLAN:
    Offer available to new services in Retail, Telesales, Online and Webchat. Offer available to recontracting services Online and Webchat only. Available with selected handsets. Not available with other offers. Offer ends 3/1/18.

  • nativ on 09/12/2017 - 11:07
    +1

    really wish they offered the 8 plus. i asked last night, but no luck

    • ReadOnly on 09/12/2017 - 11:16

      Same wish here. Also wish same with Telstra F&F deal.

  • theoracle30 on 09/12/2017 - 11:23

    Damn, if I ordered the Virgin Mobile deal last night, is there any provision to cancel the contract before I receive the phone?

    • OverBought on 09/12/2017 - 11:49
      +1

      Isn't there usually a cooling off period (14days?!) with telco products?

      So if it's shipped, maybe you could just bring the unopened phone into a store and cancel the contract.

      Otherwise, yeah give them a call and cancel on the spot

    • zvyx on 09/12/2017 - 12:39

      I ordered the Virgin Mobile deal last night and called up the sales reps. They say you just have to refuse the phone delivery and it'll automatically be cancelled.

    • jimbobaus on 09/12/2017 - 17:52
      +2

      As a rule the teleco industry regulations state that you only get a cooling off period if the purchase was made as a result of an unsolicited contact (call, door knockers etc)
      There is no cooling off period if you initiate the purchase yourself.

  • Chr1 on 09/12/2017 - 11:48
    +2

    FYI - This is for iPhone 8 64 GB, for those who need more space, iPhone 8 256 GB is available through the same plan for $10 more (69/mth) as per Livechat

  • mg_k on 09/12/2017 - 11:48
    +1

    The Optus version of Mate 10 Pro being single sim ruins everything for me :(

    • zeus2212 on 09/12/2017 - 11:55

      So it is not dual sims? can you confirm it?

      • Rakddon on 09/12/2017 - 12:20

        Please let us know

        • zeus2212 on 09/12/2017 - 16:04

          Talked to Optus today and no, it is a single sim version. I will skip the Optus deal then

      • The J man on 09/12/2017 - 12:34
        +1

        It's not out of the box, but according to this post, flashing a different firmware will unlock the second sim slot (ie there's a second physical sim slot, but it's been disabled by the Optus firmware, hence flashing a different firmware removes this restriction and unlocks the second sim slot for use).

        Don't quote me on that though, as I've no idea personally.

        • jimbobaus on 09/12/2017 - 17:54
          +1

          The single sim and dual sim models are different hardware.
          Used to work for Huawei and this has always been the case. Software reflash won’t fix it.

          In some parts of asia they only sell the dual
          Sim version and carriers disable the second sim slot but in Australia they are two distinctly different models.

  • askme69 on 09/12/2017 - 11:49

    Looks like the Sony maybe the winner on this for me.

    Agree?

    • Kooratz on 09/12/2017 - 11:53
      +18

      No

  • xuuj on 09/12/2017 - 11:53
    +1

    This seems impossibly cheap.

  • IceCreamBandit on 09/12/2017 - 11:56
    +1

    Available in store. Signed up in NSW with the S8. Thanks OP!

  • Sir on 09/12/2017 - 11:58
    +8

    I can confirm Harvey Norman(North Ryde - may be in other stores too) gives 200$ eftpos gift card when u sign up contract with them.

    • regenade on 09/12/2017 - 12:11

      Does it have to be a port in or new customer for the $200 Gift Card ?

      • Sir on 09/12/2017 - 12:14

        I have ported in my number from Vodafone(number had to be new for Optus). Indeed I am in store and confirmed the same with store representative.

        • charmed_tiger6 on 09/12/2017 - 19:12

          Does Harvey Norman have to have the phone you want in stock to get the $200 eftpos card or do they just sign you up and a phone can be sent out to you? I want the Sony Xperia XZ Premium.

          Though, they might not even consider me seeing I'm using a Coles Prepaid Sim which still uses the optus network :/

    • anonymoususer on 09/12/2017 - 12:13

      Hello Sir, So we goto Harvey Norman and sign up this deal in their store?

      • Sir on 09/12/2017 - 12:15

        Yes. In-store

        • anonymoususer on 09/12/2017 - 14:48

          thanks, is that 200$ eftpos gift card to be used in HN only or whereelse?

        • pyro love bird on 09/12/2017 - 14:50
          +1

          @electricbluee: if it's the same as the rest of the deals it's just an eftpos card not a Hn giftcard. Ie. Can be use anywhere eftpos is accepted

    • vr4indian on 09/12/2017 - 12:20

      So do we need to sign up with Telstra or Optus via Harvey Norman?

      • Sir on 09/12/2017 - 12:25

        We need to sign up with Optus in Harvey Norman Store.

        • vr4indian on 09/12/2017 - 12:27

          Thanks for quick reply. Any link to refer ?

  • doweyy on 09/12/2017 - 12:01

    Excellent deal, thank you so much OP.

  • Ringu on 09/12/2017 - 12:07

    Very nice deal and good to have a choice of phones. Going for the HTC U11. Cheers.

  • georgedn on 09/12/2017 - 12:13

    Wish they had the s8plus option for $5 more like virgin

    • cisco on 09/12/2017 - 17:38

      try Live Chat, they maybe able to assist.

      • ol mate on 09/12/2017 - 19:32

        Nope :( got declined when I asked this morning.

    • blackdiamond on 09/12/2017 - 20:27

      Do you have a link for the Vodafone offer? I am only find $85

  • auslei on 09/12/2017 - 12:22

    Great deal, anyone know if I can migrate my number from Vodafone?

    • FOX on 09/12/2017 - 14:35

      Of course you can.

    • BargainBender on 09/12/2017 - 14:40

      You should be able to. Unless you’re in a contact with Voda, in which case an early termination fee may apply.

  • gunnny on 09/12/2017 - 12:33
    +2

    Can someone suggest a very durable case for iphone 8?

  • justcallmeboss on 09/12/2017 - 13:17
    +1

    Crazy good deal! Kind of wish I hadn't bought my iPhone 8 outright

  • BinnyC on 09/12/2017 - 13:24

    I recently ported to optus on $30 SIM only plan 12 month contract. Will i be able to upgrade to this Iphone plan as its only been 2 weeks with Optus?

    • cisco on 09/12/2017 - 13:45

      It’s an upscale so you should be able to, try online chat

      • alwayslooking on 09/12/2017 - 15:15

        Was unsuccessful for me.

        • Tm15 on 09/12/2017 - 16:21

          unsuccessful instore, but you can do it online

        • alwayslooking on 09/12/2017 - 16:36

          @Tm15: haha, I was unsuccessful online and @chumlee told me that it should work in store. Weird.

          I don't understand how this would be possible?

        • alwayslooking on 09/12/2017 - 16:50

          @Tm15: Also, if you click on the link above, do you get to see the Samsung deal? I don't :( I just see the Iphone 8 deal.

  • BlueJay87 on 09/12/2017 - 13:27
    -2

    all looks good until I got to check it out online and then it sneaks in a $30/month handset fee for mate 10 pro, totalling $89/month!

    • The J man on 09/12/2017 - 13:45

      Go via Live Chat, they'll take care of it for you mate and ensure there's no additional costs snuck in.

      Edit: This is what live chat advised me just now while I'm signing up:

      You • 01:48 PM
      There's no additional handset repayments on top of the $59 is there? Just in the critical info, it states there may be additional handset repayments that apply and want to confirm before proceeding
      Harper K • 01:49 PM
      No in this plan no handset fee included

      • BlueJay87 on 09/12/2017 - 13:50
        +2

        Thanks, got it sorted with a different link.

        Only got a temporary confirmation atm, they've got to check credit etc before they ship

      • alwayslooking on 09/12/2017 - 15:14

        Live Chat guys told me no such offer exists and they haven't been informed of this. I referred them to this page, but still same result. So I can't get this phone.

        I have a SIM only plan with Optus, so would this be the case?

        • The J man on 09/12/2017 - 16:59
          +1

          That live chat rep needs some retraining.

          Firstly, it's advertised on Optus' own webpage.

          Direct them to the pdf hosted on their website if they're still confused.

          Secondly, I was in the same boat as you mate and had no issue switching to this (had one sim on a 12 month, sim only plan). There was 7 months left on that 12 month commitment, but I was advised there's no penalty/fee for me to switch to this deal.

          Try another Live Chat rep, see how you go.

          FWIW, I was advised I'd receive the phone in 2-3 business days and that I would receive confirmation via email within 24 hours (yet to receive that).

        • alwayslooking on 09/12/2017 - 17:00

          @Baltoski: Yep, agree. I managed to get the offer online. But, I tried to go through Live Chat again and I showed them the link. They were still clueless!!!

        • The J man on 09/12/2017 - 17:02
          +1

          @alwayslooking:

          Well, I guess in their defense, this deal only went live today. Regardless, that's poor considering multiple live chat reps you dealt with had no idea.

          Glad you got the deal in the end though mate.

  • ciyborg on 09/12/2017 - 13:29

    40gb samsung s8 deal for me if you have a bundle going with home phone and 1 another phone deal.

  • GerrardLFC on 09/12/2017 - 13:31

    Great deal. Been waiting to upgrade my S7 plan from last year :)

  • netizen on 09/12/2017 - 13:49
    +1

    I'm waiting for iPhone X offers.

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