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Ukraine conflict - International calling & roaming support

Optus customers may need to contact relatives and friends located in Ukraine due to the recent conflict. As a result, we will be crediting all charges from 28 February 2022 onwards for:

  • International calling for calls from Australia to Ukraine
  • Roaming usage in Ukraine

Calls / SMS incurred on eligible Consumer and Business Fixed and Postpaid Mobile plans in Australia will be credited.

Credits will be applied for any PAYG roaming charges, Optus Roaming Pass and Optus Choice Plus 1GB & 5GB roaming packs when used in Ukraine.

Not sure what plan you're on? For help, see View your contract details.

International calls to Ukraine from Australia

  • You'll need to purchase the Group 3 International calling pack to access calling entitlements to Ukraine
  • The credit for any Group 3 international calling packs purchased and used during the offer period to call Ukraine will appear on the next invoice

Roaming usage

  • You'll need to purchase either a 1GB or 5GB roaming pack to access roaming entitlements in Ukraine
  • The credit for any 1GB or 5GB roaming packs purchased and utilised during the offer period to roam in Ukraine will appear on the next invoice

If experiencing issues adding a calling or roaming pack, please Contact us.

How will I know if I have received a credit?

You will see Ukraine Conflict Credit as a line item on their bill against the relevant charge

How will customers know about this offer?

Customers who have called or roamed within Ukraine at any point in the last 3 months who are on an eligible plan will receive a text message advising them of this offer. Customers on eligible mobile plans do not need to have received this message to receive the offer:

SMS: Hi, our thoughts are with Ukraine through this difficult time, and we know how important it is to stay connected with loved ones during this time. To help, we'll be waiving charges for standard international calls and SMS to Ukraine and roaming charges within Ukraine [using this service] from 28 February until 13 March 2022. If you have any questions, please contact us at optus.com.au/contact. Fair go policy applies.

What are the terms & conditions for this offer?
  • Eligible customers on eligible plans only
  • Standard international calls and SMS from Australia to Ukraine
  • Roaming within Ukraine
  • Only applies to usage within the offer period
  • Optus Fair usage policy applies

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