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OPTUS LAUNCHES ITS BEST VALUE MOBILE BROADBAND PLANS

5 September 2016

Get up to 50GB of data for just $70 per month on a 24 month contract (Min Cost $1,680).

Optus’ award winning[i] Mobile Broadband plans just got even better, with more data, and the added benefit of data-free music, TV and movies on selected plans and streaming apps.

Available for new and existing Consumer and SMB customers, plans start from $15 per month for 2GB of data (minimum cost over 24 months of $360). Plus, we’ve packed even more data into our top tier plans, so now customers can now get a massive 25GB for $50 (minimum cost over 24 months $1,200), or 50GB for $70 (minimum cost over 24 months $1,680), both on a 24 month contract (excluding device costs).

Tim Cowan, Head of Mobile Marketing at Optus said, “These plans have it all: generous data inclusions, loads of entertainment, and a great range of tablets and dongles, all devliered over Optus’ reliable mobile network.”

Packed full of Entertainment

Optus has introduced even more into its Mobile Broadband plans, with data-free movies, TV and music streaming on selected plans and streaming apps.

Presto and Netflix can be streamed data-free in standard definition for an additional $10 a month on the $35 and $50 per month 24 month plans, and is included on the $70 per month 24 month plan. All customers need is a Netflix and/or Presto subscription. Mobile TV streaming is available with a tablet purchase only.

Data-free music streaming with iHeartRadio, Spotify, Google Play Music and Pandora apps is included on plans valued at $35 a month and above (including SIM only plans).

Added value and flexibility

Optus’ Mobile Broadband plans are packed full of value:

  • No plan cancellation fees: If for some reason a customer needs to leave us before their contract expires, all they need to do is pay the remaining full cost of their tablet device, including any monthly handset credit that Optus was going to cover.
  • Maximise your data: Customers can combine their eligible tablet, dongle or mobile phone plans onto one bill and share the data from each plan into one Data Pool.
  • Automatic data top-ups: Customers who need additional data get automatic top ups of 1GB of data for $10.

Choose the tablet you want

“Customers tell us they love sharing data between their devices, but they’re also looking for a plan with an affordable tablet option. Thanks to their feedback, we’re adding a range of affordable tablets to our mobile broadband offer,” Mr Cowan said.

For example, customers who want entertainment with a Mobile Broadband plan and device can purchase an Air 2 (16 GB) on a $35 Mobile Broadband plan with $10 monthly device repayments over 24 months, and receive 10GB of data to use within Australia each month. For an additional $10 a month, customers can stream Presto and Netflix, data free (subscriptions required) (total mimimum cost over 24 months is $1320).

Trade Up after 12 months

New and existing Mobile Broadband customers who sign up or re-contract to Optus’ latest Mobile Broadband plans on a $30 or above 24 month contract can take advantage of Optus’ Tablet Trade Up offer after only 12 months.

Customers who want to say goodbye to their current tablet and trade up to a new model can simply head into their local Optus store, return their current tablet in good working order, pay a one-off fee of $99, and get a brand new tablet on a new 24 month plan.

Customers also have the option of trading up to a new tablet after 12 months without saying goodbye to their current device. Simply pay the remaining full cost of the current tablet, including any amount that Optus was going to cover, and get a new tablet on a new 24 month plan.

For more details visit: Optus.com.au/mobilebroadband.

Please find full pricing details, here

 

Media enquiries:

Gabrielle Crittenden

Optus Corporate Affairs
Tel: (02) 8082 7850

[i] Most Satisfied Customer Award (Mobile Broadband Plans), Canstar Blue, 2016

 

All for use in Australia. Fair Go Policy applies. Stream SD video up to 1.5Mbps. Netflix and Presto subscriptions required.  Streaming services subject to change at any time. Downloads & content such as ads incur data charges. Full terms at optus.com.au/stream

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