Pour one out: Optus to shutter Virgin Mobile

Optus has confirmed that it intends to kill off the Virgin Mobile brand, phasing it out over the next two years. While Optus has been scant with details as to what exactly the change will mean for customers, a spokesperson said that Virgin Mobile customers will be able to continue using their service in the same way they always have for the time being.

"We will be contacting them in the coming days to let them know more about the changes and their future options," said the spokesperson.

Our guess is you'll have two choices: port over to Optus directly, or leave.

At time of writing, new customers can still sign-up for a Virgin Mobile plan and there is no notice of the closure on either the Optus or Virgin website.

While Virgin Mobile is wholly owned by Optus, it operates an independent business with its own sales, management, market, and support staff. In phasing out the Virgin brand, Optus is essentially looking to streamline its operations.

As part of the closure, all Virgin Mobile stores around Australia will be shut down. Virgin Mobile employees will be considered for vacancies across the Optus business.

If you want to get out early, you can always consider another plan on the Optus mobile network. Here's a couple of SIM-only plans with at least 10GB of data:

Mobile Phone Plans

#1	SpinTel Editor's Pick	SpinTel Editor's Pick $23 Mobile Plan 25GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps Optus 5G in selected areas with 5G devices ex. NT WhistleOut Special: Enjoy $11 off for the first 6 months for new customers - $12/mth for first 6 months, then $23/mth $12.00/mth Min. cost $12 Go to Site	$12.00/mth Min. cost $12	Go to Site
#2	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
#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

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