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Cellular Phone Forum / Country Specific / Australian Group / June 2006Looking for low cost plans using Optus network...
Hi All, As per the subject heading... can anyone recommend a low cost mobile plan with a telco that uses the Optus network? This is for a young bloke, looking at a plan around $15-$30 p/m. Bundling with a landline is also a possibility if the deal is worthwhile. Prefer not to go the prepaid route... Also, I recall a site existing to compare such plans, but can't remember what it was... anyone? :) TIA /J/ > Prefer not to go the prepaid route... Have you thought about iSim prepaid ( http://www.isim.com.au ), though? Call rates are pretty cheap, and you can set it up so that it automatically tops up your account when it drops to a user-specified balance. One downside, though, is that the recharging unfortunately isn't instant - it can take up to 24 hours. Peter >> Prefer not to go the prepaid route... > [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > balance. One downside, though, is that the recharging unfortunately > isn't instant - it can take up to 24 hours. And the recharges expire too. >>> Prefer not to go the prepaid route... >> [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > > And the recharges expire too. Nope.  SignaturePosted via a free Usenet account from http://www.teranews.com >>>> Prefer not to go the prepaid route... >>> [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] >> >> And the recharges expire too. > Nope. Yep. Have fun explaining the FAQ. Q Do my call credits have an expiry date? A Your iSIM call credits are valid for 186 days from the date of call credit activation. Jeßus wrote: > As per the subject heading... can anyone recommend a low cost mobile plan > with a telco that uses the Optus network? > This is for a young bloke, looking at a plan around $15-$30 p/m. > Bundling with a landline is also a possibility if the deal is worthwhile. > Prefer not to go the prepaid route... Best deal I've seen is the 9c plan from Digiplus: 9c/30 seconds (any mobile or landline), 25c flagfall $9/month minimum spend no minimum term http://www.digiplus.com.au/Mobile/talk_plans.asp > Jeßus wrote: >> As per the subject heading... can anyone recommend a low cost mobile [quoted text clipped - 9 lines] > no minimum term > http://www.digiplus.com.au/Mobile/talk_plans.asp Thats not necessarily the best deal if you mostly make calls of less than 30 secs. You're better off with a plan with no flagfall for those. > >> plan with a telco that uses the Optus network? > >> looking at a plan around $15-$30 p/m. [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > Thats not necessarily the best deal if you mostly make calls of less than 30 secs. > You're better off with a plan with no flagfall for those. Sounds good Rod - what do you recommend (Optus network, low cost etc)? >>>> plan with a telco that uses the Optus network? >>>> looking at a plan around $15-$30 p/m. >>>> Prefer not to go the prepaid route... >>> Best deal I've seen is the 9c plan from Digiplus: >>> 9c/30 seconds (any mobile or landline), 25c flagfall >>> $9/month minimum spend >> Thats not necessarily the best deal if you mostly make calls of less >> than 30 secs. You're better off with a plan with no flagfall for those. > Sounds good Rod - what do you recommend (Optus network, low cost etc)? Basically the Optarse Usage Only plan. Bit tricky to get it, you are only eligible when coming off a contract and its not clear if they still offer it to new users anymore, it certainly works fine if you have signed up in the past. I get those calls for 15c or so, significantly cheaper than landline local calls. > >>>> Optus network; plan around $15-$30 p/m. > >>> 9c/30 seconds (any mobile or landline), 25c flagfall [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > eligible when coming off a contract and its not clear if they still offer it to > new users anymore, it certainly works fine if you have signed up in the past. Optus Usage Only calls are 30.8c/30 seconds... so you're saying if he can manage to actually get this plan, and can keep any given call under 30 seconds, he'll save 3.2c, right? http://www.optus.com.au/dafiles/OCA/AboutOptus/LegalAndRegulatory/SharedStaticFi les/SharedDocuments/DigPricingS3.doc#page=148 >>>>>> Optus network; plan around $15-$30 p/m. >>>>> 9c/30 seconds (any mobile or landline), >>>>> 25c flagfall $9/month minimum spend >>>> Thats not necessarily the best deal if you mostly make calls of >>>> less than 30 secs. You're better off with a plan with no flagfall >>>> for those. >> Basically the Optarse Usage Only plan. Bit tricky to get it, you are >> only eligible when coming off a contract and its not clear if they >> still offer it to new users anymore, it certainly works fine if you >> have signed up in the past. > Optus Usage Only calls are 30.8c/30 seconds... Yeah, sorry, my brain fart there, it was the iSim which charges per second with no flagfall that was 15c per call ish. Too many sims, too much severe brain fade |-( > >>>>>> Optus network; plan around $15-$30 p/m. > [quoted text clipped - 16 lines] > > Too many sims, too much severe brain fade |-( You hear it fellas, Rod Speed admitting he has had a brain fart > You hear it fellas, Rod Speed admitting he has had a brain fart At least it's rare and he admits it, unlike your constant ones that form your Usenet persona... > > You hear it fellas, Rod Speed admitting he has had a brain fart > > At least it's rare and he admits it, unlike your constant ones that form > your Usenet persona... Welcome back, fool. Why dont you have a look for the post dated YESTERDAY where I admit I made a mistake, Fuckwit. Why dont you have a look for the post dated YESTERDAY where I admit I made a > mistake, You only admit mistakes when Rod has completely rubbed your nose in it. Pity you're on leave clagging up this group with your rabid over the top Telstra shill comments - why is it that everyone I know that works for Telstra isn't as supportive as you? > Hi All, > [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > > Prefer not to go the prepaid route... is this for the son ? member of the family ? then prepaid has definate advantages in this respect over a plan > Also, I recall a site existing to compare such plans, but can't remember > what it was... anyone? :) [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > Inviato da X-Privat.Org - Registrazione gratuita > http://www.x-privat.org/join.php > Hi All, > [quoted text clipped - 7 lines] > Also, I recall a site existing to compare such plans, but can't remember > what it was... anyone? :) I think "B" have quite cheap call rates. They also give away free Playstations, pushbikes, microwaves etc. > Hi All, > [quoted text clipped - 7 lines] > Also, I recall a site existing to compare such plans, but can't remember > what it was... anyone? :) Thanks for the many replies, everyone. I am looking into each one now... cheers :) Signature/J/ Cut the crap to email me... Webcam: http://homepages.picknowl.com.au/glen1070/x.jpg > Hi All, > [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > > Prefer not to go the prepaid route...]] Why not? |
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