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Optus SIM Only Plan: $40/Mth over 12 Months with 80GB, Unlimited Calls and Text While Overseas Plus 4GB on Roaming

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Optus SIM Only Plan: $40/Mth over 12 Months with 80GB, Unlimited Calls and Text While Overseas Plus 4GB on Roaming
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Sevenofnine on 25/05/2019 - 05:19 optus.com.au (10993 clicks)
Last edited 07/06/2019 - 07:56 by 2 other users

the deal is back - 20% of their sim only $50 12 months contract.

Plan ID 801121/16026095
Minimum monthly charge $40/mth
Data to share 80GB
Standard national calls and text Unlimited
Standard international calls and text to 35 Selected Countries from Australia – Unlimited
Standard roaming calls and SMS for use while overseas(in Zone 1 countries) – Unlimited
Roaming data for use while overseas (in Zone 1 countries) – – 4GB
Maximum plan cancellation fee $300
Minimum total cost $480 (sorry …)

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  • G14Classified on 25/05/2019 - 09:34
    +1

    Can someone please explain the 80gb data to share? I’m wondering if I take this sim overseas to use in zone 1 countries, can someone back home still use my 80gb?

    • cruiseronroad on 25/05/2019 - 10:01
      +1

      If you have a second service on the same account, yes. That second service can.

    • beefmaster on 25/05/2019 - 20:20

      My account have 3 mobile number, together I have a pool of 120GB to share. I only use 13GB and my wife about 3GB every month.

  • crashloaded on 25/05/2019 - 09:45

    I ordered this based on spending $40/mo anyway, you can't beat this deal for data at that price.

  • user01 on 25/05/2019 - 09:50

    Can I use hotspot , is there an extra cost? I remember we have to pay extra $5 if we want to use hotspot before/couple years ago, is this still the case? Thank you.

    • milesandbos on 25/05/2019 - 09:57
      +2

      No extra cost as far as I know. I've had this plan for three months and use it as our main internet connection.

  • GoldenDragon888 on 25/05/2019 - 09:57

    Just a heads up. If your looking to port from Vodafone or Telstra network and you like visual voicemail over the nice features this plan offers then you should skip Optus.

    • BillyG687 on 25/05/2019 - 10:19

      I still can't understand why Optus doesn't offer Visual Voicemail, especially since it is a feature that they have for business plans…

      • GoldenDragon888 on 25/05/2019 - 14:25

        Apparently it’s not even for business customers, only corporate customers

  • Powls on 25/05/2019 - 10:09

    Good plan. Pretty decent value. Sucks my current contract expires in December.

    • JTTheMan on 27/05/2019 - 22:33

      Yes my contract ends in January but I'm counting on the fact these deals always come up and they always get better

    • alienurbanite on 28/05/2019 - 00:49

      Same… Signed up for the original $40 for 80GB deal. No roaming…

      Having said that, I don't really need it. Going to North America and I've been using cheap data cards from China that cost 20-25 dollar for 5 GB.

  • YellowKnight on 25/05/2019 - 10:24
    +1

    Hilarious. So if I'm in Australia and call Philippines it's not free.

    BUT if I am IN Philippines I can call Australia or anyone in Philippines and it's free. Talk about trying to catch people out.

    • sachz on 25/05/2019 - 10:26

      can u call australia & phillipines… from the phillipines for free?

      how about people IN the phillipines calling YOU whilst you're also IN the phillipines sitting on the next table? :|

      confused-as-heck!

      • Sevenofnine on 25/05/2019 - 12:05

        From my interpretation… Making a call from your phone should costs you $0.
        If you make the call… no cost!
        If they made the call, they’ll be charged whatever their provider charging them for calling Oz mobile numbers.

      • paulaus on 25/05/2019 - 20:23

        Pretty sure you can only call Australia for free from the country you are roaming in. Looks like i will stay with belong unli calls and txt 1 gig data $10 a month and $5 for pack unli calls Philippines. And use the cheap Kogan and catch connect sims for data.

  • BaarOzGain on 25/05/2019 - 10:28
    +3

    I’m waiting for a good $30 deal, but they keep coming up with this and I’m getting tempted as there might be no $30 deal coming at all

  • sfac on 25/05/2019 - 10:34
    -1

    Is optus still sux in Sydney?
    Looks like they have removed the network guaranteed policy.

  • xyron on 25/05/2019 - 10:49
    -3

    I'm on their previous promo ($41.25 per month for 80 gigs). What are my chances of being able to "upgrade" to this without paying an ETF?

  • Ordinance on 25/05/2019 - 10:52
    +1

    I'd jump on this if I wasn't already on a contract. Great deal OP.

  • thaihoangaus on 25/05/2019 - 10:58
    +1

    FML, just signed up 2 new services for my father and brother last Wednesday on for $72 80gb. 3 days ago only and this deal pop up. Grrrrr

    • YellowKnight on 25/05/2019 - 11:15
      +3

      A true bargainer never pays without a bargain.

      • zzzman on 25/05/2019 - 12:06

        So true!

        I switched to optus prepaid and got the $40 sim for $15 when my postpaid account from last year ran out.

        Then I’ve been waiting for a discounted plan until now

      • sssbp on 25/05/2019 - 12:10

        Your OzBargain badge has been extended for another week. Well done

    • dangerdanger on 26/05/2019 - 00:02

      No cooling off period on those contracts?

  • mychips on 25/05/2019 - 11:11
    +1

    Great plan but not for me. I will never use that much data.

    • beefmaster on 25/05/2019 - 20:30

      If you have home internet it will be difficult to use all the data. I consider myself a heavy user, laptop VPN to office network using my mobile hotspot. I average 13GB per month. When I join the plan I was so sure I will use it all…

      • dangerdanger on 26/05/2019 - 00:02

        I use way too much data it seems….

        • mychips on 26/05/2019 - 21:39

          80gb is like what some broadband plans are. It's way too much for 1 person to use unless you're streaming crap on your phone all day long or torrenting?

  • scratchback on 25/05/2019 - 11:12
    +1

    This is the best plan on the market right now and what is better? Optus is the only provider supporting e sim in Australia. Optus is killing Vodafone. I am laughing whenever c the Vodafone $5 international roaming ads on tv,

    • YellowKnight on 25/05/2019 - 11:16

      E-sim?

      • android iOS on 25/05/2019 - 12:42

        for apple watch

      • zzzman on 25/05/2019 - 14:26

        eSIM for iPhone XS and other devices supporting dual SIM.

        They give you a QR code and you transfer your account onto the eSIM embedded in the phone. Then you can get rid of plastic SIM.

        Great for using one phone for work/private or when you go overseas and get a local plastic SIM.

        • twobit on 25/05/2019 - 17:26

          Can confirm the iPhone XS works with Optus eSim. When adding the eSim (qr scan) you will get a random error unless you on the internet via another sim or wifi. Wasted 2hours at Optus as the CSR wouldnt listen that was the issue.

  • YellowKnight on 25/05/2019 - 11:16
    +1

    I need RCS Optus.

  • Mahogany Granger on 25/05/2019 - 11:25
    +1

    Too bad its optus

    • Spending2Much on 25/05/2019 - 12:32

      In country, unfortunately, just doesn't have the range Telstra does.

  • brenwildman on 25/05/2019 - 11:32

    Includes international calls, but does it include international internet?
    https://www.9news.com.au/national/optus-outage-near-me-custo…

  • DarkMatter0 on 25/05/2019 - 12:19

    I am on existing $40 SIM only plan and just went to Optus store and they refused to re-contact me with this offer. This said because monthly cost is same $40. Damn, I thought I can always move to high plan without termination fee, but I am wrong :-(

    • GerrardLFC on 25/05/2019 - 13:04
      +7

      Call them on phone or online chat.

      I have found most of the stores useless and not able to do much.

      • beefmaster on 25/05/2019 - 20:32

        I too find the store unhelpful, maybe because the commission is not worth their time.

      • berry580 on 25/05/2019 - 23:25

        Store guys are typically a waste of time. They might be good at serving people who are not good with the internet. But that's a far as it goes.

    • Bippz01 on 25/05/2019 - 17:11
      +1

      Just do it Online.
      Takes 2 minutes.

      • DarkMatter0 on 26/05/2019 - 15:56

        Tried online, no luck. It said I am on the highest plan and no upgrade available. :-(

        • GerrardLFC on 26/05/2019 - 16:55

          Try again because the plan is $40 but it is actually the $50 plan so a higher value plan than what you are on

  • lambsie on 25/05/2019 - 13:00

    Anyone know if data usage in China will be subject to the government firewall? I have previously just used SIMs from Hong Kong which worked fine to avoid the firewall.

    • ozbking on 25/05/2019 - 19:18
      -1

      Yes, it is subjected to the firewall. Need to use VPN.

      • b3au on 27/05/2019 - 05:25

        No, that's not how roaming works - all traffic is routed back via your carrier, so in this case when overseas all traffic runs back via Optus in Australia. So yes, no firewall.

    • b3au on 27/05/2019 - 05:25

      Nope, no firewall as it works the same way as using a HK SIM - all traffic is routed back via your carrier, so in this case when overseas all traffic runs back via Optus in Australia

  • sydneyguyki on 25/05/2019 - 13:02
    +1

    “Roaming data for use while overseas (in Zone 1 countries) – – 4GB” is this given every month or 4 GB is for the whole year?

    • Surrealblank on 25/05/2019 - 17:02
      +1

      I have just chatted to them online… supposedly every month

    • gstfree on 26/05/2019 - 10:37

      Same question here.
      I suppose it's 4gb roaming data per billing period.

  • jm48 on 25/05/2019 - 13:06

    over 12 Months with 80GB

    Is this 80GB per month, or per 12 months ?

    It doesn't actually make this explicit anywhere.

    • jbjimmyjb on 25/05/2019 - 13:41
      +4

      It's per month

      • jm48 on 25/05/2019 - 15:12

        OK thanks.

  • wearabloodymask on 25/05/2019 - 13:33

    I am on a 59 plan with 29gb for still another 8 months or so. Anyone had any luck asking live chat to move to this plan?

    • jbjimmyjb on 25/05/2019 - 13:42

      I believe there is a early termination fee, however long term it could be worth it.

      • wearabloodymask on 25/05/2019 - 14:00

        I wonder if anyone has had luck getting termination fee waived

        • wearabloodymask on 25/05/2019 - 15:25

          No luck moving plans but they gave me 25gb extra data per month till end of contract. All was very easy and quick

          • unco on 25/05/2019 - 16:07

            @wearabloodymask: Wow I tried and just got told to pay the ETF if I wanted to change.

            • wearabloodymask on 25/05/2019 - 21:10

              @unco: Maybe try another person. I was honest direct and polite. He initially offered 10gb but I politely asked for 25 and got it.

        • jezza p on 25/05/2019 - 20:08

          No luck. Currently on the $55 (actually paying $31) plan with about 8 months left. Got told that they couldnt waive the termination fee.

  • eecchhoo on 25/05/2019 - 13:37

    I am still with virgin mobile. Can we port the number to this sim plan?

    • Ridiculous Panda on 25/05/2019 - 13:52

      Actually if you’re on Virgin, you’re encouraged to move onto an optus plan.

      • COVID-19 on 25/05/2019 - 15:28

        "encouraged"…….the plans are the same or if not, worse.

        • Ridiculous Panda on 25/05/2019 - 15:33
          +1

          Encouraged by virgin and optus not myself.

    • moabboy on 25/05/2019 - 17:37

      Did you get a text saying they would waive the remainder of your Virgin contract if you switched to an Optus plan? I did a few months ago and ended up getting a similar SIM-only plan to this one ($35/month, 60Gb + data-free Netflix). I still had 6 months left on my Virgin contract and was never charged any early termination fees or asked to pay the remainder of the handset cost. Ring them up to see if you can leave early and keep your phone.

      • eecchhoo on 25/05/2019 - 18:56

        Thanks all

        I am out of contract and pay $28 per month for 20GB and enough for me
        They keep offering me to move to optus but still don’t want to spend more for the same data
        May wait till they got similar or better plan than my current VM plan or until I am forced to move

    • nugstar on 25/05/2019 - 20:12

      You can…but if Optus screws up it'll take a week. My case took 2 weeks, 1 week without any service whatsoever.

    • TightAssDude on 25/05/2019 - 20:30

      Log into your virgin account and see if they'll wave your termination fee.

    • willb on 25/05/2019 - 23:54

      Yes!
      I've done exactly that.

  • Mosha on 25/05/2019 - 13:37
    +1

    I’m currently on a $40 30GB plan, I’ve not gone over my limit once, I’m not sure if I should just wait for something cheaper in future.

    • bluedufflecoat on 25/05/2019 - 20:58

      I'm on a similar plan and am getting $10 off my mobile plan because I had broadband (now cable). I don't usually get to 30gb but I'm keen to get roaming included… But can't decide if it's worth it for $120 / year more.

  • antler on 25/05/2019 - 13:59

    This plan is great if you're traveling to Canada. That country is stuck in the dark ages when it comes to mobile phone plans!

    • mjm2 on 25/05/2019 - 14:34

      Does anyone know which network you'd be roaming on in Cananda? I'll be making a couple of trips to North America this year and am strongly considering getting this plan so I don't need to get a sim card while I'm there.

      • antler on 26/05/2019 - 11:31
        +1

        Bell and Telus. It defaults to Telus, but if you're having reception issues, you can always forcibly change to Bell.

  • cktftw on 25/05/2019 - 14:36

    on existing optus plan with few months of contract left..can switch to this?

    • Bippz01 on 25/05/2019 - 14:36

      Recontract…

      • cktftw on 25/05/2019 - 14:37

        can this be done online? cheers

        • Bippz01 on 25/05/2019 - 14:37

          Yupp.

  • smac on 25/05/2019 - 15:22

    I’m on the Optus 365 prepaid deal for $120/60GB. Still have 45GB left but tempted by this as I’m always worried about using data. Any thoughts?

    also, if you switch to postpaid do you keep the same sim?

    • jezza p on 25/05/2019 - 20:11

      If you are happy to pay for the extra $ and you need more data, go for it. It's more about whether you actually use that much data… If you can't chew through it, you are just paying extra for nothing. (i.e. not a bargain).

      And yes I think you can just keep the same Sim if you are upgrading from prepaid to post.

  • YellowKnight on 25/05/2019 - 15:33

    So am I right in reading that you don't actually get free calls while in Zone 1 countries but calls at rates as if they were regular calls in Australia?

  • GerrardLFC on 25/05/2019 - 16:06

    Well just upgraded my brothers plan to this.

  • Repstar on 25/05/2019 - 16:09

    It's a great plan if you travel overseas a lot. No South America, no Africa, and no Vietnam. Apart from that it's great.

  • SneakyBastd on 25/05/2019 - 16:34

    Thanks OP. Wife and I finished our contracts and both signed up for this. 160gb shared per month. :)

  • jno on 25/05/2019 - 16:56

    You can call mobiles internationally for free for as long as you want as long as its those 35 countries? Thats crazy

  • AFAR85 on 25/05/2019 - 19:12

    Just signed up but now I have 110GB (80+30 Im guessing).
    Hopefully that doesn't mean i'll be getting charged 2 different plans.

  • umyob on 25/05/2019 - 23:10

    here's a new take the deal- I could be wrong but when I was on e-bay aus last night they had the same deal with a click through here and all the details seemed the same but they gave you a $150 e-bay voucher as well!
    I am surprised nobody has mentioned it.
    give me your vote
    are votes worth anything?

    • COVID-19 on 25/05/2019 - 23:15
      +1

      Link / screenshot, or it didn't happen.

    • yummypinacolada on 26/05/2019 - 06:58
      +1

      I just checked, you can't get the 20% off if you click through ebay.

  • nizzkid on 26/05/2019 - 00:09
    +3

    When is the discount applied? Shows $50 for me.

    • yellowrhino93 on 26/05/2019 - 01:00

      I'd like to know this too. I'm ready to hit the place order button however it's still showing as 50

  • prkr on 26/05/2019 - 02:10

    Can anyone help me? It's showing as $50 p/m for me.

  • joeiwu on 26/05/2019 - 06:58

    Last night it was gone now it’s showing $40 again.

    • yoshi678 on 26/05/2019 - 08:04

      showing as $50 p/m for me.

      • joeiwu on 26/05/2019 - 08:31

        I just ordered it at $40 /$480. Perhaps you are logged in or something? Did you try a private window?

  • kaleidoscope on 26/05/2019 - 10:10

    i’m wondering what would folks do that validates about 80GB of data for mobile per month? Not judging by any means, just wondering.
    Only thing I can think of is with no fixed internet services and no access to wifi at work.
    I use kogan 3GB package and barely goes past 1.5GB of usage. 🤔
    apps I use (apple music, podcasts, audible) and lots of these are auto downloaded on wifi + app updates. no fb/ instagram

    • joeiwu on 26/05/2019 - 10:45
      +1

      If you have real-time cloud syncing for photos and videos taken, it goes quickly. Social media with lots of videos that auto-play. YouTube video for the little one. And at times tethering with laptop for work. By no means am I saying I go into 50+gb but it does mean that I don’t have to worry or think twice about tethering. What got me to change is the eSim capability and also the roaming, all in all works out to be even cheaper than my $45/m Vodafone plan ($5 roaming is charged extra which is a good deal but can add up over time)

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