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Optus $350 300GB 365-Day Prepaid SIM Starter Kit for $199 in-Store Only @ Woolworths

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Only spotted in the catalogue today. Thank you @Oh Daddy for confirming you can use your 10% off (if you have it) and pay with gift cards. This would make it cheaper than $179. Not bad for plenty of data and 5g.

300GB for first 3 recharges, then 220GB (Prepaid Mobile Plan)
   •   300GB data on first 3 recharges, then 220GB ongoing
   •   40GB bonus data each recharge with AutoRecharge
   •   Unlimited standard talk & text in Australia
   •   Speed capped at 250Mbps on 4G & 5G networks
   •   International inclusions:
• 6000 mins to Zone 1 countries
• 800 mins to Zone 2 countries
• 50 standard international SMS

Mobile Optus Prepaid Mobile Plan SIM Card

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  • Oh Daddy on 07/09/2025 - 07:53
    +8

    Can confirm 10% usually works and payment via GC as well.

    • ATTS on 07/09/2025 - 08:47

      What was that 10% btw?

      • Oh Daddy on 07/09/2025 - 09:01
        +1

        Everyday Extra

        • ATTS on 07/09/2025 - 11:00

          Oh that one, thanks

  • Onemoredeal on 07/09/2025 - 07:54

    Any idea with these ones how long you get to activate after purchase?

    • catbin on 07/09/2025 - 08:02

      There’s an expiry date on the package. And I have activated a sim pack that expired for 3 years without any issues.

      • Onemoredeal on 07/09/2025 - 08:04

        I’ll check it out thanks. Need about 2 months

    • snappy1234 on 07/09/2025 - 08:05
      +2

      Printed on packaging

      Some are due within 6 months or less ( i usually find the longest dated and grab that)

      Of course you may get more or even less data, but that is a risk I'm willing to take.

      • Onemoredeal on 07/09/2025 - 08:05
        +1

        Agreed. Thanks

      • Onemoredeal on 07/09/2025 - 08:33

        It said 30 days after purchase on the pack, or the expire date whichever is earlier , to receive advertised inclusions? So it will work later but data could change ?

        • snappy1234 on 07/09/2025 - 09:48
          +2

          Correct

          Sometimes works in your favour had a sim i bought and the inclusions went up ( more data)

          Good luck.

    • Deals4Days on 07/09/2025 - 21:01

      Just got 1 expiry says Jan 2027

      • Onemoredeal on 07/09/2025 - 22:03

        Yeah so did mine but it says activate within 30 days of purchase on back

  • winsonlee on 07/09/2025 - 08:10

    able to receive sms when oversea ?

    • scaryspace on 07/09/2025 - 08:13
      -2

      Yes

      • mnko on 07/09/2025 - 08:26
        +3

        Not with my Optus prepaid plan. I need the $10 flex credit add on which lasts for 14 days

        • Chhaava on 07/09/2025 - 08:37
          +1

          I heard you can activate roaming pack for $5 per day and then cancel after that.

        • scaryspace on 07/09/2025 - 08:57
          +2

          I'm on last years equivalent of this plan (300GB $320) and received texts overseas no issues without paying a cent.

          • vrsac on 07/09/2025 - 10:48

            @scaryspace: Consider yourself lucky. I was overseas and it didn't work on the same plan. My partner got it a few months before me, and she could receive SMS messages. Optus has changes T&C's.

        • payless69 on 07/09/2025 - 09:14
          +1

          worked flawless with Coles mobile and Voda prepaid
          $70 per text on the national carrier

        • cheekymonkey97 on 07/09/2025 - 09:48

          I’m with Catch who uses Optus and I can receive SMS overseas.

      • GY666 on 07/09/2025 - 09:30
        +1

        Not from my research? Unless things changed
        https://www.ozbargain.com.au/comment/16559133/redir

        • scaryspace on 07/09/2025 - 09:47
          -2

          I definitely received SMS while in NZ, and no VoWiFi/LTE like I have had in the past on Boost.

      • dsar on 07/09/2025 - 09:54
        -2

        Absolutely not unless you pay

        • scaryspace on 07/09/2025 - 09:55

          I don't know what else to tell you mate. Optus don't even have a payment method from me so I wasn't charged a thing.

          • dsar on 07/09/2025 - 09:57
            -2

            @scaryspace: Don’t know what to tell you other than you’re lucky and it just isn’t true. This was in January of this in year in japan, for both myself and my partner. There’s been a lot of comments about it as well on ozbargain.

            • singingwolf on 07/09/2025 - 10:25

              @dsar: SIM must be active to receive text overseas. If you are expired, they won't come.

              • Going Broke on 07/09/2025 - 12:40
                +3

                @singingwolf: If plan is active, SMS will come no issues. Both my and partner’s phones are on PP, mine with Optus and partner’s with Boost and we both get incoming SMS no issues and no roaming pack signed up for. We get SMS missed call notifications too. We just then end up calling back via wifi connectivity on WhatsApp if call missed from known callers.

    • vrsac on 07/09/2025 - 10:53

      100% Confirmed NO!!

      I have received in writing, from Optus complaints department that:
      "based on the Critical Information summary "You cannot use your included calls, text and data if you are overseas. If you want to use your device while you’re overseas, there are a number of add-ons that can be purchased and used for roaming (excludes MMS). The inclusions and expiry will depend on the add-on that you purchase.

      The same department (Onshore, Australia) has confirmed that only Post Paid customers are guaranteed delivery of SMS while overseas.

      BTW, I was not even allowed to connect to local Mobile network until I paid for a roaming pack. If you consider this purchase, then, this is not a deal in my opinion. This comes from company who had my details compromised along millions of Australians without impunity. FU Optarse!!!

    • hopper on 07/09/2025 - 13:26

      Only reason I'm with boost, not just incoming sms all time, but when on wifi you can make calls and send sms for free.

    • jeppetto367 on 07/09/2025 - 16:17

      Interesting that people are saying you can't receive them. I was in Russia last week and received texts fine on this same deal, this was with roaming turned off.

      • Murkymerv on 09/09/2025 - 21:07

        Please take me with you next time you go 🙏

  • Broly88 on 07/09/2025 - 08:17
    +4

    Thanks just got one. Confirming discounted Macquarie GC works, despite the checkout person’s skepticism haha

    • milanoxpress on 07/09/2025 - 15:07

      Works out to $192.03 with 3.5% macquire gc rate.
      Donno about checkout person skepticism. Valid gift card usage. Nothing wrong with it.

  • julz15 on 07/09/2025 - 08:39

    Does this plan include 5g?

    • fozzie on 07/09/2025 - 08:39
      +1

      Yes

  • bob98 on 07/09/2025 - 08:48

    damn only renewed amaysim the other day there still doing 4g 220gb a year for $200. this would have been the better deal though.

    • fozzie on 07/09/2025 - 09:13
      +1

      Also worth contacting Amaysim next time and ask for a better deal. I renewed current plan (old 180gb and international calls) already two years at $100. I don’t think it’ll happen 3 years in a row lol. I’m a very light user (less than 10gb a month used), so not worth for me to pay $200 a year if I can get it cheaper.

      • bob98 on 07/09/2025 - 09:43

        Yeah i do haha, got $30 off this year think it was $50 last year. was hoping theyd be on 5g by now but its not a massive deal for me.

        • fozzie on 07/09/2025 - 11:27

          That’s pretty good then. You paid $170 and have data bank too I’m assuming? If your usage is about 200gb OnePass was doing $150 for one year and free 1 year one pass. Worth checking next time.

  • Turd on 07/09/2025 - 08:49
    +4

    If you dont have the woolies 10% you can sign up for 1 month, pay 7 bucks and get the discount, then cancel

    • OZBMate8911 on 07/09/2025 - 08:59
      +1

      Get the discount four times! Twice this month, twice next.

      • FutureTech on 07/09/2025 - 09:31

        I thought they charge on a calendar month basis?

        • fozzie on 07/09/2025 - 09:33

          There is an hack: book a click a collect using 10%. Before picking up the order go in store and do a normal shopping.

          • OZBMate8911 on 07/09/2025 - 09:48

            @fozzie: @FutureTech admittedly I have no experience with a month-to-month subscription.

            In the past when I've created a new account and signed up for a trial, that trial is for 28 days. Therefore, if you sign up towards the end of a month, you then get access to both months discounts. Considering the cheapest monthly prepaid SIMs are <$10 it's a decent value proposition.

            The only reason we have an everyday extra membership right now is because I forgot to cancel on one of my accounts but it was billed yearly. Bound to happen when you're playing this game

  • justaname on 07/09/2025 - 09:29

    Damn just jumped on the prev Vodafone deal smh

  • Poombear on 07/09/2025 - 09:33

    Is 250Mbps speed cap a low limit though? I get at least double that on Telstra

    • fozzie on 07/09/2025 - 09:34

      Depends on what you do on the phone. I am on 4g with amaysim and I don’t think I get any of those speeds. Just normal browsing, music, satnav.

    • bobokingdom on 07/09/2025 - 17:12

      Telstra prepaid plans are 150Mbps only. (except the $59 / mth prepaid plan)

    • KinghtRider on 09/09/2025 - 17:39

      I have this plan. But the speed is capped at 150Mbps, even though it is advertised as 250Mbps.

  • IncredibleFish on 07/09/2025 - 09:34

    Is it only for new customers?
    For existing ones, need to port out and port in right

    • fozzie on 07/09/2025 - 09:35

      Yes, unfortunately that is the case.

      • Jake2103 on 07/09/2025 - 14:29

        How do you go about this?

  • Cataclysm on 07/09/2025 - 09:43
    +1

    Isn't Vodafone with cash back better

    • scaryspace on 07/09/2025 - 09:48
      +2

      Yes, but Vodafone….

      • hopper on 07/09/2025 - 13:27

        You mean vodafail

    • AlteredBeast on 08/09/2025 - 00:13

      I think everyones overly excited with the deal which is pretty good…but from personal experience, Optus is worse than Voda.

      • jebdra on 09/09/2025 - 10:35

        It depends entirely on where you live and work
        Mid North Coast NSW - no voda at all, Telstra need to stand in corner of back deck to get any signal, Optus good.

  • niknaks on 07/09/2025 - 09:45

    Are people switching from amaysim eligible and is it an easy process?

    • snappy1234 on 07/09/2025 - 10:02

      Just went from Optus to Amaysim a few days ago
      Was done and dusted within around an hour easily.

      Going the other way sometimes means Optus tries to upsell to a better deal 😉

      • illusion99 on 07/09/2025 - 10:25

        Going other way means switching from Amaysim to Optus?Does Optus try and upsell you when you are still a Amaysim customer?

        • snappy1234 on 07/09/2025 - 10:31

          When you go to Activate the "new" Optus sim on Optus website it says to call to activate.

          That is where the upsell starts.
          I just say not interested a few times.
          Especially if you have paid for 12 months already.

          Definitely not ideal and not sure if it happens to everyone?

  • tongheitai on 07/09/2025 - 09:50

    Can I do a price beat at officework?

    • fozzie on 07/09/2025 - 11:24

      Yes, I think you should be able to.

  • OZBMate8911 on 07/09/2025 - 09:50
    +1

    This is very tempting to not have to bother with SIM hopping every month, but my experience with Optus from the last months hop was awful - don't think I've ever dealt with such awful customer service. Only interested in upselling you to ridiculously priced plans rather than helping

    • vrsac on 07/09/2025 - 10:54

      also, ready my comment above.

    • Oh Daddy on 07/09/2025 - 11:31
      +1

      If you request a new provider to transfer your number to them, there shouldn't be any hassle moving away from any provider.

  • trouble11111111 on 07/09/2025 - 10:34

    Waiting for this to be on special on Optus website which has 30% cashback. Would be an ideal deal.

    Been on month to month from Beyond to Amaysim to Catch to Boost.

  • plmko on 07/09/2025 - 11:11
    +2

    Very expensive. With cash back these should be $120-$140.

    • fozzie on 07/09/2025 - 11:23
      +1

      How is 300gb data 1 year plan @$199 expensive? You need to wait for the deal and activate within a month. If you can’t wait this deal it’s pretty good.

      • ULT on 07/09/2025 - 23:46
        +1

        i think its a good price with 5G and 300 GB stacked with EE goes down to 179. People always say things are too expensive but can never show a better deal today with the same offering or better, but instead show irrelevant out of date deals and think their statement is still valid or just go silent when challenged. This ones good comparably to many other deals given the instant saving and timing. im sure some banger deals may come out EOY but theres no guarantee, im happy with this. i refuse to cycle month to month either to wait for a good 365 deal, not worth the admin overhead for trivial savings

  • chuchu on 07/09/2025 - 11:13

    Is this standard 5G or can it use 5G+?

    • bobvegas on 07/09/2025 - 12:47

      I don't think Prepaid is ever 5G+, but Optus doesn't seem to have the same congestion problems of Telstra resellers like Boost on 5G.
      In a stadium type scenario Optus Postpaid 5G+ would be superior to Optus prepaid 5G, but ordinarily not a problem

      • chuchu on 07/09/2025 - 13:37

        Thanks. I'm using moose which an Optus reseller. I live in an area where 5G non standalone coverage is limited but 5G+ has more coverage. So I'm getting 4G with my phone. Was wondering if I'll get 5G using this.

  • Pryda on 07/09/2025 - 15:06

    I'm already with Optus and my plan ends next month I asked chatgpt how to manage this, can anyone confirm thus is true?

    Practical steps for you

    Buy the SIM before the Woolies sale ends (you can usually hold onto a starter kit for a while — check the activation expiry on the pack, usually 12–24 months).

    On 15 October (when your current plan ends), port out to a cheap SIM.

    The same day or next day, activate the Optus $199 kit and port back in.

    You’ll keep your number and get the new 365-day deal.

    • Oh Daddy on 07/09/2025 - 15:44

      Sounds bout right. I would give it at least 24 hours to be safe

  • justaname on 07/09/2025 - 17:54

    Can this be used with an iPad mini with cellular

    • mmcs on 07/09/2025 - 18:03

      sure can

  • 4mOzfan on 07/09/2025 - 23:24

    I switched to optus almost 3
    Months back and have experienced one of the the worst network/signal availability in/around my suburb in melbourne inner suburb. I expected optus to be 2nd best network, however, their network is worst and very very bad compared to even Vodafone and Boost, not even an inch closer to Telstra. So, be ready for such an experience and consider this risk before going with optus.

    • shabaka on 07/09/2025 - 23:35
      +1

      I am in melbs too (close to Southbank) and I have been with Optus for years, before they had that big fail a while back and I decided it's time to give other networks a go. since then I had Vodafone for a year, and then Boost for a year, and I have to tell you Optus was actually the best around my area among them.

      now that I will switch to Optus again sometime in October (on this deal SIM card) will see how things go. hopefully not downhill from where they were..

      for instance, Vodafone would just leave me with no signal in odd places around Southbank and CBD, and would completely be gone when I get into elevator at home. Boost is better, but still completely dead in my elevator too. Optus has never been an issue in the elevator for instance. it had one weak spot near Kings way, but that's about it. keen to compare it again after 2 years on other networks.

  • shabaka on 07/09/2025 - 23:30

    thank you OP grabbed 2 for the family.

    • Techefy on 07/09/2025 - 23:50

      Why 2?

      • shabaka on 08/09/2025 - 08:03

        because I don't like to have everyone on the same network, after what happened to Optus a while back. we had all family on Optus including home broadband and we had no network any of us lol

        never again

        • Techefy on 08/09/2025 - 08:45

          Good point. Two persons travelling in the same car should have two networks.

  • jspan on 08/09/2025 - 08:15

    I’m with Optus postpaid currently. Can i still switch to this?

    And what happens when i need roaming with prepaid?

  • rekke on 08/09/2025 - 09:50

    Whoops - used my 10% off in-store yesterday for a $70 purchase lol.

  • superforever on 08/09/2025 - 12:34

    Is it Optus no longer allow receive SMS from overseas without roaming?

    • Aandalucia on 08/09/2025 - 16:38

      Isnt this allowed for all carriers?

      • superforever on 08/09/2025 - 16:48

        Isnt this allowed for all carriers?

        I used Boost before, I don't need roaming to receive SMS from overseas but some said Optus not allow this anymore.

        • Techefy on 08/09/2025 - 21:56

          Boost worked without any issues. After purchasing this due to Boost's price hike now I see people commenting you cannot receive sms's while overseas. What a nightmare when I have to receive OTPs to log into accounts.

  • jebdra on 09/09/2025 - 10:42

    Damn
    Just used my September 10%

    Otoh - it was $310 shop, so I guess that was a better deal

  • SomeGuyOnOzB on 09/09/2025 - 17:45
    +1

    If you don't have Everyday Rewards Extra, which has the 10% off per month (that others confirm you can use on this card), you can use the free 30 day trial by signing up (then cancelling in a week or so). Everyday Rewards, and then the Extra tab. I picked monthly and then it confirmed the first month is free and they will warn me before the 30 days are up. (I still set a reminder)

    If you search the Woolworths app for the sim, it's under Optus Sim (and not Optus 365 which I tried earlier).

    Update: I opened my rewards app about 40 mins after joining; there is a tab called Extra. I can see I have a 30 day trial on and I can see my September 10% extra discount

    • SomeGuyOnOzB on 09/09/2025 - 19:51

      Thanks OP and @Oh Daddy,
      Just purchased mine (last one at Burwood East, Victoria). Discount code worked fine even though I only joined up a couple hours before hand.

  • LenaK on 09/09/2025 - 18:04
    +3

    Thanks OP for sharing & advice from others about EE. Joined the 30 days trial as advised. With that 10% discount plus existing $10 off rewards this 300gb only cost $169.

  • ashtdp on 09/09/2025 - 20:35

    I am currently on Coles Mobile expiring in 17 days and bought this Optus pack.

    Will I be able to do smooth porting from Coles to Optus since coles uses Optus network too? Or should I temporarily switch to some non-Optus network first?

    • fozzie on 09/09/2025 - 20:45
      +1

      I don’t think you’ll have any problems to be honest. I moved across mvnos and same network no problem. For example Catch to amaysim and Lebara to Vodafone. Never an issue.

  • Pryda on 09/09/2025 - 22:55
    +1

    Just got two of these, thanks!

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