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About Amaysim mobile plans
Amaysim has been in the telco game since 2010, and since its launch has established itself as one of the best-known and most popular alternatives to Telstra, Vodafone or Optus. With a range of different offerings including SIM-only prepaid, handset bundles, data-only and internet plans, Amaysim is becoming more of a full-service telco after previously focusing on SIM-only prepaid plans. There are no lock-in contract plans available and you can buy an Amaysim SIM card both online and from stores, including Coles, Woolworths, 7-Eleven and Australia Post.
All Amaysim SIM-only mobile plans are offered as prepaid, meaning you’ll pay for your usage upfront. This is a great way to avoid unexpected overages, and you can set up automatically-renewing payments to ensure you’re never without service, rather than purchasing an Amaysim recharge after each expiry. You can also take advantage of Amaysim’s unlimited data banking, giving you access to any unused data from previous months, although if you leave Amaysim, this data bank will no longer be available. If you have run out of your data allowance and data bank, top-ups can be purchased for $10 per 1GB of data or you can renew your plan early.
All Amaysim prepaid SIM-only plans are bring-your-own-phone and its main plans run over 28 days, with 5G included on selected options. There are also long-expiry prepaid plans available which run over 12 months, a simple short-term plan that runs over seven days, and a pay-as-you-go plan for customers who don’t frequently use their plan.
Amaysim customers do have the option to purchase a phone through the telco to use along with their mobile plan. However, the payment for the device is required in full up-front unlike other telcos who offer the deivce’s cost broken down over 12, 24 or 36 month periods. This does mean that purchasers are not locked into Amaysim for their mobile plans and are free to cancel or downgrade their plan at any time.
Amaysim is an Optus Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO), meaning it offers service on Optus’ 4G Plus and 5G networks. So if you move to Amaysim, you’ll get similar coverage and data speeds as you would on an Optus plan.
Amaysim plans come with a range of extras, including:
- International calls: Selected Amaysim plans include unlimited standard calls and texts to up to 28 or 42 countries depending on the plan.
- Auto-recharge: Amaysim offers automatic renewal every 28 days on its unlimited phone plans.
- International roaming: Amaysim customers can add one of four international roaming packs to their plan at any time through the Amaysim app.
- Unlimited data banking: The data you don’t use every month gets added to a data bank, which you can access at any time when you need it.
FAQs about Amaysim mobile plans
Amaysim is an Optus Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO), meaning it offers service on Optus’ 4G Plus and 5G networks. So if you move to Amaysim, you’ll get similar coverage and data speeds as you would on an Optus plan.
Optus’ mobile network covers 98.5% of the Australian population – just behind Telstra, and ahead of Vodafone. The telco has also been stepping up its rural coverage in recent years, and in 2018 had committed to investing one billion dollars to improve service in regional and remote areas.
Want to know how you can get in contact with Amaysim? The telco offers several contact and support options, including:
- Live chat on the Amaysim website during certain daytime hours
- Email form via the Amaysim website
- Call 1300 808 300 (additional charges may apply) or call 567 from an Amaysim number for free
- Facebook page: amaysim
- X page: @amaysimAU
- Amaysim app for both iPhone and Android
If you’re interested in Optus network coverage, but want to shop around first, there are quite a few similar MVNOs offering cheaper SIM-only plans – check out the list below:
When all is said and done, Amaysim continues to be one of the most popular and innovative MVNOs in the market. Providing easy-to-understand and value-packed plans, paired with reputable customer service, it’s hard to beat Amaysim as an all-round package. However, it’s also worth keeping an eye on some of its low-cost rivals, which also offer competitive plans and prices on the Optus network.
Overall, Amaysim’s range of plans cover most usage types. The inclusion of unlimited international calls to selected countries on select plans is also great news for customers with loved ones overseas, and the long-use roaming add-ons make taking your phone overseas easy.
Amaysim’s simple, flexible plans are worth a look if you’re after a prepaid service that keeps you in control. But as always, it pays to shop around before shelling out for a new SIM and plan.
In 2024, Australians gave Amaysim 4 out of 5 stars for Overall Customer Satisfaction. Amaysim had previously won the award in 2023.
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