Optus increases the prices of its mobile plans

Optus increases the prices of its mobile plans

Optus has updated its lineup of mobile plans, and while each plan now includes more data, you'll pay a bit more for fun. Each plan has increased by AU$6 per month for new customers, but the trade-off is that you'll have more data to use, and in most cases, your monthly data limit has doubled. For an overview of exactly what has changed in Optus, see the table below: Mobile plans Optus plan Old data + price Current data + price Optus Small plan10 GB per AU €39/m20 GB per AU €45/mOptus Medium plan60 GB per AU €49 / m80 GB per AU €55 / mOptus Large plan100 GB per AU €59 / m200 GB per AU €65 / mOptus Extra Large Plan 120 GB per AU €79 p / m2 40 GB per AU €85 p / m Optus One 500 GB plan per AU€119 p/mN/A As you will see in the table, new customers now have to pay a minimum of AU€45 per month to access the Optus network, instead of the previous AU plan €39 per month. The telco has also completely dropped its Optus One plan, which offered customers 500GB per month. It also doubled the data available on small, large and extra large mobile plans. Prior to this plan update, Optus only offered a dual data offer to customers who purchased a 5G phone. Other changes now see Optus Sport included as standard in all mobile plans, a benefit not previously available to customers on Optus' cheapest offer. Each plan also includes access to the 5G network and unlimited calls and texts to standard numbers in Australia. However, there is bad news for fans of the international data roaming allowance included by the operators, since it has been removed. You will now have to pay a minimum of AU€10 per day for 1GB of data when you use your SIM card abroad. If you are an existing Optus customer, the updated pricing plans do not apply to you, only to new Optus customers.

How does Optus compare to the competition?

Among the top three telecom operators, Optus faces fierce competition against Vodafone, especially in terms of price. Optus' price hikes mean its cheapest plan gets you 20GB of data for AU$45 per month, and by comparison, you can get 100GB to burn for AU$45 with Vodafone. As for some of the budget carriers, you'll also pay less for more data. For recommendations, check out our best SIM-only plans page. Where Optus has beaten them is its well-established network and growing 5G coverage. The telco recently claimed the fastest 5G speeds in Australia, with independent tests finding its average 5G download speed to be 22% faster than Telstra's in Sydney and Melbourne during the test period. For availability in your region, see the Optus 5G network map.