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Alex Choros - Managing Editor + Group Telco Editor
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Earlier this year, Optus teamed up with Flybuys to offer an exclusive range of SIM-only plans. Now, it's cutting 25% off the entire range. These plans are still delivered by Optus, you'll just need a Flybuys account to nab them. They're as follows: 

  • $26.25 per month gets you 20GB and 1,000 bonus Flybuys points, down from $35 per month
  • $33.75 per month gets you 40GB and 5,000 bonus Flybuys points, down from $45 per month
  • $48.75 per month gets you 80GB and 10,000 bonus Flybuys points, dwon from $65 per month

The plans come with unlimited talk and text and Optus Sport, but no international inclusions. They're available until January 31, next year. 

The 25% discount lasts for your first 24 months, after which you'll you'll pay full price. Of course there were will definitely be a better value plan around in two years time, so you can always bounce as soon as your discount runs out. Or before. You do you. 

The $26.25 per month plan is the clear standout. For comparison, spending $39 per month on Optus only gets you a 10GB allowance. This plan doesn't include Optus Sport, while the Flybuys plans do. 

There are a few other catches to be aware of. The Optus Flybuys plans require you to commit to a 12-month contract, whereas Optus' SIM-only plans are contract-free. You have to be a Flybuys member to get these plans, but registering for the program is free

You can check out Optus' Flybuys plans here.

If you want to increase the amount of Flybuys you earn, you can commit to a 24-month term. We wouldn't recommend this, however. 

For reference, here's a look at what other SIM-only plans between the $20 and $30 mark look like. 

Mobile Phone Plans
#1
Dodo
Dodo
Large Mobile Plan
  • 80GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps
  • Deal: 50% off! Get the Large Mobile Plan for $20/mth for first 6 mths, then $40/mth. New and returning mobile customers only. Ends 08.12
$20.00/mth
Min. cost $20
#2
Moose Mobile
Moose Mobile
Moose 100GB SIM Only
  • 100GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps
  • Deal: Get 100GB for $22– Includes $18 off for first 6 months, then reverts to $40. Offer ends 30.06.27
$22.00/mth
Min. cost $22
#3
SpinTel
SpinTel
$29 Mobile Plan
  • 50GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps
$29.00/mth
Min. cost $29
#4
Tangerine Telecom
Tangerine Telecom
15GB 5G Mobile SIM
  • 15GB data at download speeds up to 150Mbps
  • Deal: Bundle your mobile and nbn plans on the same account to get 10% off your mobile SIM-only plan fees. T&Cs apply.
$30.00/mth
Min. cost $30

Moose is a clear standout, offering 20GB for $22 per month on a 12-month term. Moose is powered by the Optus network.  

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Alex Choros
Alex Choros is the Managing Editor of WhistleOut Australia and an award-winning journalist. He's been writing about consumer technology for over a decade and is an expert on the Australian telco sector, to the point where he knows far too many phone and internet plans by heart. In addition to leading the WhistleOut editorial team, Alex is responsible for ruining the office Sonos with his troubled taste in music.

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