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Amaysim

About Amaysim

"Amaysim is an Australian provider of mobile phone plans. Amaysim operates as a Mobile Virtual Network Operator on the Optus 4G network and specializes in offering a range of SIM-only mobile plans. Amaysim group had just under 1.13 million mobile subscribers and 13,000 broadband subscribers."

Why Amaysim ?

There are several reasons why Amaysim may be a good choice for students in Australia:

  1. Cost-effective plans: Amaysim's affordable mobile and internet plans, including different data, call, and text allowances, make it an appealing choice for students who aim to manage their expenses.
  2. Flexibility: Amaysim's plans are flexible, allowing students to change their plans or add extra data or make international calls at any time.
  3. No lock-in contracts: Amaysim offers plans with no lock-in contracts, meaning students can cancel or change their plans at any time without incurring any cancellation fees.
  4. International calling and roaming options: Amaysim offers international calling and roaming options, allowing students to stay connected with their family and friends overseas.
  5. Network coverage: Amaysim operates on the Optus network, which provides a strong network coverage across Australia, including 4G and 5G coverage in selected areas, which means you can stay connected and enjoy fast internet speeds wherever you go.
  6. Customer service: Amaysim provides excellent customer service, with a dedicated support team available to assist students with any queries or issues they may have.
  7. Overall, Amaysim provides a range of plans suitable for students with various data, call, and text allowances, as well as flexibility, no lock-in contracts, and excellent customer service. Additionally, Amaysim's network coverage and international calling and roaming options make it a convenient and reliable option for students in Australia.

Requirements

  1. Your Visa grant papers or Student ID card.
  2. Your home country Passport.
  3. Your student email address.
  4. Your Australian residential address proof such as Bank statement or Driving License.
  5. Your Bank account details.

SIM Only

Amaysim offers a range of data plans suitable for students with various data allowances. Some of the data plans that may be suitable for students include:

  1. 2GB plan: This plan comes with 2GB of data, unlimited standard calls and texts within Australia, and unlimited international texts. This plan costs $15 per 28 days.
  2. 5GB plan: This plan comes with 5GB of data, unlimited standard calls and texts within Australia, and unlimited international texts. This plan costs $25 per 28 days.
  3. 30GB plan: This plan comes with 30GB of data, unlimited standard calls and texts within Australia, and unlimited international texts. This plan costs $30 per 28 days.
  4. 45GB plan: This plan comes with 45GB of data, unlimited standard calls and texts within Australia, and unlimited international texts. This plan costs $40 per 28 days.
  5. 80GB plan: This plan comes with 80GB of data, unlimited standard calls and texts within Australia, and unlimited international texts. This plan costs $50 per 28 days.
  6. These plans are just a few examples of the data plans that Amaysim offers. Students can choose a plan that suits their needs and budget, and they can also add extra data or international calls if needed. Additionally, Amaysim's plans are flexible, allowing students to change or cancel their plans at any time without incurring any cancellation fees.

SIM + Mobile handset

Some popular mobile phone models that are compatible with Amaysim's network include:

  1. Apple iPhone 13, 12, 11, XS, XR, X, 8, 7, 6, SE
  2. Samsung Galaxy S21, S20, S10, A52, A42, A32, Note 20, Note 10
  3. Google Pixel 6, 5, 4, 3a, 3
  4. Oppo Find X3, A94, A54, A15
  5. Xiaomi Mi 11, Redmi Note 10 Pro
  6. It's important to check with Amaysim or the mobile phone retailer to ensure compatibility with the Optus network and Amaysim's plans.

FAQ's

To become an amaysim customer, you must be at least 18 years old or have a legal guardian who can sign up on your behalf. This is because amaysim requires its customers to enter into a legally binding contract for the provision of services, which typically involves signing up for a prepaid or postpaid mobile plan with specific terms and conditions.

To check how much data you have left on your amaysim plan, you can do any of the following: Log in to your amaysim account on the amaysim app or website and check your account balance or usage history. Dial *100# from your amaysim mobile and follow the prompts to check your remaining data allowance and other usage details. Contact the amaysim customer service team by phone, email, or live chat and ask for assistance with checking your data usage.

Amaysim operates on the Optus 4G Plus network, which provides coverage to approximately 98.5% of the Australian population. This means that amaysim customers can typically access fast and reliable mobile services, including voice calls, text messages, and data, in most areas of Australia where Optus network coverage is available.

Amaysim offers data sharing as a feature for some of its mobile plans. With data sharing, you can combine the data allowances of multiple eligible amaysim services (such as SIM-only plans, data-only plans, and family plans) into a single data pool, which can be shared among all connected devices and users.

If you have just signed up for an amaysim mobile or data plan, the activation process usually takes only a few minutes to complete. However, in some cases, it may take up to 24 hours for your plan to become active and for you to start using the services included in your plan.