Yaaas! Optus' $60 100GB SIM-only phone plan is back!

Alex Choros - Managing Editor + Group Telco Editor

Last updated 11 May 2018

WTF: Optus is doing 100GB SIM-only phone plan for $60

In the wake of Telstra and Vodafone introducing unlimited data phone plans, Optus has brought back its somewhat ludicrous 100GB for $60 per month SIM-only offer. While 100GB isn't *quite* unlimited, it's a lot of data.

This offer headlines a double data promotion, which also includes 30GB and 60GB plans, priced at $40 and $50 per month, respectively. The complete range is follows:

#1	Optus	Optus $60 Optus Choice Plus Plan 100GB data Optus 5G in selected areas (exc NT) with a 5G device Deal: $39/mth and 100GB/mth for first 12 months, then 60GB/mth and $60/mth or as notified. New services. Ends 12.11.26. Terms apply. $39.00/mth Min. cost $39 Go to Site	$39.00/mth Min. cost $39	Go to Site
#2	Optus	Optus $69 Optus Promo Plan 360GB data Optus 5G in selected areas (exc NT) with a 5G device Deal: Get up to $10/mth SubHub credit to use on your favourite subscriptions for 12 months. T&Cs apply. $69.00/mth Min. cost $69 Go to Site	$69.00/mth Min. cost $69	Go to Site
#3	Optus	Optus $70 Optus Choice Plus Plan 240GB data Optus 5G in selected areas (exc NT) with a 5G device $70.00/mth Min. cost $70 Go to Site	$70.00/mth Min. cost $70	Go to Site
#4	Optus	Optus $90 Optus Choice Plus Plan 480GB data Optus 5G in selected areas (exc NT) with a 5G device SubHub: Receive up to $20/mth SubHub credit when you have an active SubHub account with subs greater than $0. T&Cs apply $90.00/mth Min. cost $90 Go to Site	$90.00/mth Min. cost $90	Go to Site

The plans are all sold on 12-month contracts, and also include unlimited talk and text, and an Optus Sport subscription. The plans all include a minimum of 300 international minutes. This promotion will run until May 20.

All three promotional offers are highly competitive, with Optus outclassing a lot of competition. Virgin Mobile does come close however, thanks to a promotion of its own. $40 per month gets you 28GB of data on a 12-month contract. Virgin could be a compelling alternative thanks to features like data rollover and data gifting, but you do miss out on an Optus Sport subscription.

#1	Dodo	Dodo Small Mobile Plan 25GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps Optus 5G in selected areas (exc NT) with a 5G device $25.00/mth Min. cost $25 Go to Site	$25.00/mth Min. cost $25	Go to Site
#2	Belong	Belong 25GB Mobile Plan 85GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps Uses parts of Telstra’s 5G and 4G mobile networks Deal: Includes 60GB monthly bonus data for first 12 months when you activate your new service by 04.11.26. T&Cs apply. $34.00/mth Min. cost $34 Link not supplied	$34.00/mth Min. cost $34	Link not supplied
#3	Optus	Optus $60 Optus Choice Plus Plan 100GB data Optus 5G in selected areas (exc NT) with a 5G device Deal: $39/mth and 100GB/mth for first 12 months, then 60GB/mth and $60/mth or as notified. New services. Ends 12.11.26. Terms apply. $39.00/mth Min. cost $39 Go to Site	$39.00/mth Min. cost $39	Go to Site
#4	Everyday Mobile	Everyday Mobile $40 SIM Only 70GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps Uses parts of Telstra’s 5G and 4G mobile networks Deal: Get 10% off an eligible Woolworths shop in store every month when you link your Everyday Rewards card. T&Cs apply $40.00/mth Min. cost $40 Link not supplied	$40.00/mth Min. cost $40	Link not supplied
#5	Vodafone	Vodafone $58 Small SIM Only Plan 65GB data Vodafone 5G Network in selected areas with 5G devices Deal: Includes $13/mth off plan fees for first 12 months when you stay connected to this plan. Ends 29.10.26. T&Cs apply. $45.00/mth Min. cost $45 Go to Site	$45.00/mth Min. cost $45	Go to Site

Optus' 100GB plan is quite frankly bonkers, and one the highest inclusion SIM-only plan we've seen to date, excluding "unlimited" plans.

Is a 100GB phone plan overkill?

A 100GB phone plan might sound awesome, but it's worth considering if it's right for you. The latest ABS Internet Activity Survey suggested the average Australian is still only using 2.2GB of mobile data per month.

In real world terms, 100GB is equivalent to about 400 hours of Netflix on your phone (at auto quality) on the go, over 600 hours of Spotify, or almost 1,200 hours of scrolling through Facebook. That's a whole lot of internet.

Of course, if you're relying on your mobile phone as a back-up internet connection or you're regularly tethering on the go, Optus' 100GB plan could be a no brainer.

The important thing is to make sure you're purchasing a mobile phone plan that suits your needs - there's no point taking up a massive plan if you're not using what you're paying for. Especially when Optus' $40 and $50 plans still have large amounts of data.

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Alex Choros is the Managing Editor of WhistleOut Australia and an award-winning journalist. He's been writing about consumer technology for over a decade and is an expert on the Australian telco sector, to the point where he knows far too many phone and internet plans by heart. In addition to leading the WhistleOut editorial team, Alex is responsible for ruining the office Sonos with his troubled taste in music.

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