Optus and QFF - Phone Plans

[Mattg]

The announcement came today:

https://www.qantasnewsroom.com.au/media-releases/your-dream-trip-is-calling-as-qantas-frequent-flyer-and-optus-announce-new-partnership/

 

[PineappleSkip]

Yeah, got the email

I see the new $59 plan has similar inclusions but no international roaming.

The old $59 plan, which I am on now, had 3gb roaming data per month and unlimited calls among 35 countries. I hadn't realised this when I came to Azerbaijan and it is an unexpected bonanza. I am calling Netherlands, Australia, Hungary and NZ for zip. The only downside is Optus' often s****y call quality. when you call Australia.

Just wondering if I shifted to the $79 plan from the $59 plan using my existing number if I get the sign on points. Doesn't look so.

Cheers skip

 

[TheInsider]

Just wondering if I shifted to the $79 plan from the $59 plan using my existing number if I get the sign on points. Doesn't look so.

Cheers skip

Pretty sure you do get the points as an existing customer or am I reading it wrong?

 

[AIRwin]

Pretty sure you do get the points as an existing customer or am I reading it wrong?

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But it sounds like @PineappleSkip already has a $59 postpaid plan not prepaid unless he signs up to another service with a new number...

 

[PineappleSkip]

Yes, my existing plan is postpaid and I'd want to keep my main number on the plan with the international roaming.

Looks like one of those situations where existing custmers are losers. Been there before.

Cheers skip

 

[WeeWillyWonka]

If you sign up to the $39/$59 without international roaming data included, is there an option to purchase XXGB when you do eventually head O/S as part of this plan/offer?

 

[MikeG]

Be careful of the $39 plan - the main page says it includes 5G access, but the fine print says it only includes 4G plus. I also note that international calls, SMS or MMS *ARE NOT POSSIBLE* from any of these plans according to the fine print. I call overseas daily, so I'll be keeping my normal Optus $39 plan which INCLUDES international calls and 5G access.

 

[MikeG]

If you sign up to the $39/$59 without international roaming data included, is there an option to purchase XXGB when you do eventually head O/S as part of this plan/offer?

Yes, you can purchase 1GB roaming for $10/day or 5GB roaming for $50/week

https://www.optus.com.au/mobile/plans/international-roaming/roaming-add-ons#eligible-destinations

 

[PineappleSkip]

Beware of ineligible destinations, there are many, for example Dubai.

cheers skip, who spends half his working life in zone 2

 

[AIRwin]

50% more bonus points for the $59 plan by 31 March:

https://www.qantas.com/au/en/frequent-flyer/member-offers/optus-plans.html

 

[ChrisMars]

50% more bonus points for the $59 plan by 31 March:

https://www.qantas.com/au/en/frequent-flyer/member-offers/optus-plans.html

I was hoping Qantas would throw some SC offer at some points. Maybe later...

 

[oz_mark]

I was hoping Qantas would throw some SC offer at some points. Maybe later...

My gut feel is that they will wind back on the SC offers....

 

[tomlee1986]

I am happy with my optus plan with optus itself instead of Qantas version of the plans

 

[exceladdict]

I am happy with my optus plan with optus itself instead of Qantas version of the plans

They're pushing a lot of offers via flybuys as well, I'm also happy with my $49 optus plan that still seems to include 4gb roaming.

 

[AIRwin]

I'm also happy with my $49 optus plan that still seems to include 4gb roaming.

Mine is $50

 

[exceladdict]

Mine is $50

Turns out mine is actually $50 as well, I stand corrected. We do have a second service discount for Mrs Excel though, on the same account, bringing it to $90 for two.

 

[tomlee1986]

the reason my plan was $49 as contract was signed in 2020 - saw no need to update to now

 

[bussyboy]

50% more bonus points for the $59 plan by 31 March:

https://www.qantas.com/au/en/frequent-flyer/member-offers/optus-plans.html

Did anyone have issues receiving their sign-up and bonus points? The monthly points are coming through, but the bonus hasn't come through after signing up the $59 plan at the end of March. Currently going through the game where Optus says to contact QFF, QFF says to contact Optus...

 

[MikeG]

A couple of years ago I signed up with Optus and I never got my points. I contacted Optus, and they said that I never registered before signing up (not true) so there was little I could do really. Sounds like they are up to their old tricks.

 

[randomly_chaotic]

They're pushing a lot of offers via flybuys as well, I'm also happy with my $49 optus plan that still seems to include 4gb roaming.

darnit, I just got notice today that in May they're discontinuing the plan with 4GB included roaming and pushing me on to another plan without. Anyone found anything comparable lately?