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About Optus Mobile
"Optus is an Australian telecommunications company headquartered in New South Wales, Australia. Optus is the second-largest wireless carrier in Australia, with 10.5 million subscribers. It provides broadband, and wireless internet services. Other wholesale services include Satellite and 4G Mobile."
Why Optus ?
Optus offers a range of benefits for students who choose to use their network. Some of the reasons why Optus network is popular among students are:
- Network Coverage: Optus offers cost-effective mobile phone and internet plans that provide value for money, ideal for students on a tight budget.
- Competitive Plans: Students can acces online educational websites for free without exceeding their data allowance.
- Entertainment Options: Optus provides student discounts and special offers on mobile phone and internet plans, enabling them to save money.
- Customer Service: Optus provides student discounts and special offers on mobile phone and internet plans, enabling them to save money.
Requirements
- Your Visa grant papers or Student ID card.
- Your home country Passport.
- Your student email address.
- Your Australian residential address proof such as Bank statement or Driving License.
- Your Bank account details.
SIM Only
Optus offers a range of mobile and data plans for students in Australia. Here are some of the options and requirements:
- Optus Prepaid Epic Data for Students: This plan includes 35GB of data, unlimited standard national talk and text, and international calling to select countries. The plan costs $30 for 28 days. You must purchase an Optus prepaid SIM card and activate it on this plan.
- Optus Choice for Students: This postpaid plan includes unlimited standard national talk and text and 30GB of data for $49 per month. You can also add an extra 10GB of data for $10 per month. You need to sign up for a 12 or 24-month contract.
- Optus Student SIM Plan: This postpaid plan includes unlimited standard national talk and text, 40GB of data, and a bonus of 20GB of data every month for $49 per month. You need to sign up for a 12 or 24-month contract. To sign up for any of these plans, you can visit an Optus store or sign up online. You will need to provide personal information, proof of student status, and payment details.
SIM + Mobile handset
Optus offers a wide range of mobile phone models from various manufacturers, including:
- Apple iPhones: Optus offers the latest iPhone models, including the iPhone 13, iPhone 13 Pro, iPhone 13 Mini, iPhone SE, and iPhone 11.
- Samsung Galaxy: Optus offers a range of Samsung Galaxy phones, including the latest Galaxy S21, Galaxy S21 Plus, Galaxy S21 Ultra, Galaxy A52, and Galaxy A32.
- Google Pixel: Optus offers the latest Google Pixel phones, including the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro.
- Oppo: Optus offers a range of Oppo phones, including the Oppo Find X3 Pro, Oppo A54, and Oppo A15.
- Motorola: Optus offers a range of Motorola phones, including the Moto G50, Moto E7, and Moto E7 Plus.
- Nokia: Optus offers a range of Nokia phones, including the Nokia 5.4 and Nokia C1.
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