If you’re a consumer of mobile broadband, whether with Optus or another carrier, this prepaid option from Optus is worth considering. Until 5 February 2017, you can get double data on every recharge over $30, giving you up to a whopping 44GB for just $130 (or about $2.95 per GB).
As you can see in the table below, there’s a range of options available, and you can order online or in-store to take advantage. If you’re looking for a SIM to stick in your USB internet stick or battery-powered hotspot, $130 for 44GB of data is amazing value, and with two years expiry, you needn’t worry about recharging for quite some time (depending on how heavily you use your data):
| Recharge Amounts | $10 | $30 | $50 | $130 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Included Data (Double data until 05/02/17) |
1GB | 8GB 4GB + 4GB |
14GB 7GB + 7GB |
44GB (22GB + 22GB) |
| Data Rollover | Roll over your unused data up to 50GB when you recharge before expiry Noting any data over 50GB will be forfeit |
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| Expiry | 1 week | 1 month | 1 year | 2 years |
How do Optus’ new prepaid broadband options strike you? Do you use Optus for your mobile broadband needs, or are you now tempted to switch?
