Free Calls and SMS for those on Optus with eligible plans. Be sure to check the full details in the link. Optus have not announced an expiry for this offer yet.
International Calling/SMS
Optus will be crediting international calling and SMS charges for calls from Australia to Bahrain, Iran, Qatar, Oman, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates that are made from the 28th February 2026 – until the offer is withdrawn.
Calls/SMS made on eligible Consumer and Business Fixed and Postpaid Mobile plans in Australia will be credited. The credit will reflect on the relevant bill/invoice as “Middle East Support Credit”.Customers on Optus Choice Plus plans will first need to purchase the relevant Group 2 or Group 3 International calling pack to access calling entitlements to the affected destinations. The credit for any Group 2 or Group 3 international calling packs purchased and utilised during the offer period to call Bahrain, Iran, Qatar, Oman, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates will appear on the customer’s next invoice.
Customers on Optus Choice Plus plans will first need to purchase the relevant Group 2 or Group 3 International calling pack to access calling entitlements to the affected destinations. The credit for any Group 2 or Group 3 international calling packs purchased and utilised during the offer period to call Bahrain, Iran, Qatar, Oman, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates will appear on the customer’s next invoice.
Customers on Evolve Voice, Evolve Directline, Multiline & Optus Loop are excluded from this offer.
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Good on them tbh. I hope all other service providers do the same at this time.