Optus has refreshed its postpaid mobile plans, increasing the price of its most affordable options. Optus' cheapest plan now starts at $52 per month with 50GB of data, up from $49 per month with 30GB of data.
At the same time, the telco has discontinued its $69 per month plan with 2200GB, and cut the price of its 360GB plan. Instead of paying $89 per month for a 360GB SIM-only plan, new customers will pay $82 per month.
Here's a comparison of the old and new plans:
| Old Pricing | New Pricing |
|---|---|
| $49 per month with 30GB | $52 per month with 50GB |
| $59 per month with 100GB | $62 per month with 180GB |
| $69 per month with 220GB | - |
| $89 per month with 360GB | $82 per month with 360GB |
The 360GB SIM-only plan also comes with $20 of SubHub credit a month. This means customers who subscribe to streaming services through SubHub will have $20 waived off their total streaming bill each month.
If you're spending $20 or more on streaming services each month, stepping up from the $62 per month plan to the $82 per month plan isn't the worst idea, as you're effectively getting more data at the same time. Of course, a 360GB data allowance will be overkill for many Australians, with the average postpaid customer using around 16GB per month according to the ACCC.
Optus currently also has a "promo plan" with 500GB of data for $69 per month for the first year, and $89 per month thereafter. It also comes with $10 per month of SubHub credit, but this is only applied for the first six months. This plan is unchanged, and will be until August 4.
All Optus postpaid mobile plans still include unlimited data capped at speeds of 1.5Mbps after the primary allowance is exhausted, discounted access to Optus Sport, and $5 per day international roaming. $62 and up plans have unlimited international talk and text to select destinations.
Here are Optus' postpaid SIM-only mobile plans:
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#1
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Optus
$60 Optus Choice Plus Plan
$39.00/mth
Min. cost $39
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#2
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Optus
$69 Optus Promo Plan
$69.00/mth
Min. cost $69
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#3
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Optus
$70 Optus Choice Plus Plan
$70.00/mth
Min. cost $70
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#4
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Optus
$90 Optus Choice Plus Plan
$90.00/mth
Min. cost $90
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And for comparison, here's a selection of SIM-only plans powered by the Optus network with at least 20GB:
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#1
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SpinTel
Editor's Pick
$23 Mobile Plan
$12.00/mth
Min. cost $12
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#2
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Dodo
Small Mobile Plan
$25.00/mth
Min. cost $25
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#3
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Aussie Broadband
Saver 5G SIM Plan
$30.00/mth
Min. cost $30
Link not supplied
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#4
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Coles Mobile
$35 Mobile Plan
$35.00/mth
Min. cost $12
Link not supplied
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#5
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Optus
$60 Optus Choice Plus Plan
$39.00/mth
Min. cost $39
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These plan changes will not impact existing Optus mobile customers, just customers signing up from today.
When asked about the price rise, an Optus spokesperson attributed it to "the increasing costs to maintain and provide a great network experience".
"Balancing the affordability of our products with the need for ongoing investment is a delicate task and we are acutely aware of this challenge, especially considering the vital role connectivity plays in our lives," said the spokesperson.
Optus' news follows Telstra announcing it won't up its mobile plan pricing in July, as it has done in the previous two years. Vodafone increased its mobile plan prices back in January.
Here is how Telstra, Optus, and Vodafone SIM-only plans now compare:
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#1
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Optus
$60 Optus Choice Plus Plan
$39.00/mth
Min. cost $39
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#2
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Vodafone
$58 Small SIM Only Plan
$45.00/mth
Min. cost $45
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#3
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Telstra
$84 Essential Upfront SIM Plan
$74.00/mth
Min. cost $74
Link not supplied
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Alex Choros
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