Number share

What is Optus Number Share?

Optus Number Share gives you the flexibility to share one mobile number between compatible devices on eligible plans. Enjoy the ease of taking your smart watch while leaving your phone behind.

Live your best life

Benefits of a connected smart watch

Stay fit and active

From indoor workouts to outdoor runs, track your fitness progress with ease without the extra weight of a phone.

Entertainment on the go

Stream and control your favourite music services, podcast channels and select apps straight from your watch. Headphones sold separately.

Stay in touch

Never miss a call or text from loved ones throughout the day without the need of your phone nearby.

Step 1 Pair your devices

Enable Bluetooth on your compatible mobile and place your watch nearby.

Step 2 Activate Number Share

Apple users - Open the Watch app on your iPhone and select ‘Mobile’.

Samsung users - Open the Galaxy Wearable app and select 'Set up Mobile plan'.

Google users - Open the Wear OS by Google app and select 'Mobile Network' and 'set up a new profile'.

Next, follow the steps in our setup guide to complete the setup.

Step 3 Sit back and relax

Done. You’ll receive an SMS once your Number Share is activated.

Get started

Now that you know the ins and outs of Optus Number Share and device settings, you can browse our range of watches and phones below.

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No more bills

Set and forget with hassle free automatic payments. No more unexpected charges or bills ever again.

Interest-free payments

Get a new device and pay it off over time, interest free with OptusPay. Just add it to an eligible Optus plan and you're good to go.

Network

Our combined 4G & 5G network covers 98.5% of the Australian population. Check coverage.

Coverage: Coverage availability will vary depending on your device and location. Check coverage at optus.com.au/coverage.

Optus Number Share: Compatible connected wearable devices use Number Share functionality to access the Optus Mobile Network. The wearable device is not the same as a mobile phone and some network functionality is not available on these devices. Call quality may not be of the same standard as a mobile phone and may drop out in certain areas. Requires a compatible wearable device and compatible mobile phone with selected operating systems. Only available if you have or sign up to an eligible mobile phone plan and use your phone to sign up via the app. You phone must have Voice over LTE (VoLTE) functionality which must be enabled on your device. If you cancel your Number Share Bolt-on or your mobile phone plan to which the bolt-on is attached, the number sharing functionality will not be available on your wearable device. Number sharing functionality is only available for use in Australia. Optus Number Share is a month to month option which is normally $5/mth, but is available at no additional cost on the Watch plan when purchased with a compatible wearable device. You will be automatically charged via card on your monthly invoice date. You must maintain your card payment details or your add-on will be cancelled.

Critical Information Summary

Unlike a traditional SIM card, an eSIM (embedded SIM) is built into a device (e.g. smartwatch) that allows for an independent connection to our mobile network. A compatible connected wearable device is not the same as a mobile phone.

Some network functionality is not available on these devices, call quality may not be the same standard as a mobile phone and may drop out in certain areas. Some older devices do not support the LTE 700MHz spectrum (which is one of our 4G spectrums), and calls may drop out when you move from 4G coverage area whilst on a call. You will not have this issue with a wearable device from year make 2020 onwards.

Messages sent / received on the connected wearable device are sent to the handset and then to / from the selected contact, simply make sure you have:

Successfully activated Number Share
Both devices on (with enough battery)
Signed into the phone with an: - Apple ID for iPhone and Apple Watch - Samsung or Google Account for your compatible Android handset and Samsung Galaxy or Google Pixel Watch
Network reception on both devices

Messages are sent / received on the phone when the connected wearable device is within Bluetooth range.

Enjoy life hands-free

What is Optus Number Share?