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amaysim came to market in 2010 offering pretty straight-forward plans and strong value for money. In the years since it has largely continued this, although it is now owned by Optus and only runs a prepaid network.
When it comes to amaysim's plans, they become better value the more you spend. If you choose a plan on the smaller end of the scale, you'll pay more for each GB of data.
However, larger plans bring the cost per GB down considerably - compare the data allowance and price of each plan in the table above.
Here are a few reasons why we think amaysim offers good value mobile plans:
While data seems to be a focus with many of amaysim's plans, keep the following in mind:
Most of amaysim's 28-day plans are decent value, offering a good balance between data and price. Its long history as a trusted mobile provider helps too.
amaysim offers a good variety in data limits to suit most people.
amaysim's smaller plans cost more per GB, which is normal for low-data plans, but they can still suit light users - compare them in the table above.
amaysim has 4 long-expiry plans on offer, including one with a 184-day expiry and three with a 365-day expiry.
Long-expiry plans are often better value than signing onto a regular prepaid plan since you're paying for a longer term of usage upfront. Although obviously they offer less flexibility.
amaysim's year-long expiry plans aren't the most competitive in the market, but could still be worth considering if you enjoy its other plan features.
Its 6-month plan performs more favourably, especially if you're looking to use more than 10GB a month.
While you can't argue with the value, the expiry period means this is only useful if you need a temporary plan for whatever reason or if you're visiting Australia for a week.
Yes, amaysim offers 5G connectivity via the Optus Mobile Network on multiple plans. amaysim's mobile and data-only plans are powered by the Optus 5G and 4G network.
If you need to get in touch with amaysim, you can contact them 7 days a week in a variety of ways:
While the amaysim app doesn't let you get support, it's highly rated by thousands of users on app stores and offers all the functionality you'd expect. You can recharge, change plans and even leave feedback.
amaysim has a few handy bonus features including:
amaysim offers unlimited data banking on all its prepaid plans, letting you save any data you don't use for a later date.
It's also one of the few providers to offer unlimited data banking, stretching the value of your monthly data. There's also no expiry on how long you can keep your data for.
If you have friends or family overseas you'd like to keep in touch with, amaysim's international call and text inclusions could come in handy.
You'll get unlimited talk and text to 28 countries or 42 countries depending on which plan you sign up to.
You'll get unlimited standard international talk and text to 28 countries or 42 countries depending on which plan you sign up to.
If you're overseas and want to make a few phone calls back home, you'll be able to do so with amaysim's international roaming packs.
Once you've decided which amaysim plan you're after, you can easily sign up online or grab a SIM at your local supermarket if that's more convenient for you. SIM delivery is free via standard postage, but can take up to 10 business days to arrive at your door.
What if I want to keep my current phone number?
amaysim makes keeping your number simple. When you sign up online, you'll get a prompt asking whether you want to keep your current number. Hit yes, and amaysim will handle the transfer within 1-3 business days.
If your current number is under someone else's name (a parent or partner), it might take a little longer. Check our guide on how to transfer ownership of your mobile number.
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Why AMAYSIM AND OPTUS ARE BLOCKING MY MESSAGES – ALTHOUGH I HAVE MORE THAN ENOUGH MONEY IN MY AMAYSIM ACCOUNT?
Hi Wagner,
Unfortunately, as a comparison site we can’t help with any troubleshooting for the individual providers. This sounds like something you’ll need to contact Amaysim and Optus about. You can call 567 from your Amaysim phone or head to their website for the online chat / email options.
I hope you get this resolved soon!
Rebecca
10 $ plane no GB can i pay for the whole year at once
Hi Bob,
Thank you for leaving a comment.
The $10 plan is a prepaid plan that includes data. You may request via the customer center of Amaysim if this would be possible. You may also check with them regarding pre-paying the plan to 1 year. Hope this helps!
Cheers,
Reggie
What is the best budget conscious mobile phone for a senior person?
Thanks!
Hi Jitki,
Thank you for getting in touch with Finder.
You may check on Amaysim’s As You Go and ALDImobile’s PAYG since they are good plans for budget-conscious seniors. There are other mobile phone plans for seniors you may want to consider. Your options have been narrowed down to help you find the best mobile plan for your needs.
I hope this helps.
Have a great day!
Cheers,
Jeni
Do you have a mobile plan solely for calls to Nigeria;
Please advise
Hi Betty,
Thanks for reaching out to Finder.
There are mobile companies that support international calling in Nigeria and you can compare plans from our list of mobile plan for international calls. However, should you wish to avail of international calling exclusive to Nigeria, you will need to reach out to the preferred mobile company that way they can check for available options for you. You can press the “Go to site” button of your preferred plan to proceed with your application. Just make sure to review the relevant Product Disclosure Statements/Terms and Conditions when comparing your options before making a decision on whether it is right for you. You can also contact the provider if you have specific questions.
Cheers,
Joanne