Optus’ $5 a day roaming expands to over 20 new countries

Optus has changed its international roaming offer for postpaid and prepaid customers, making more destinations available in Zone 1.

From today, 23 destinations have moved from Zone 2 to Zone 1. These destinations include:

Afghanistan
Anguilla
Antigua and Barbuda
Aruba
Barbados
Bermuda
Bonaire
British Virgin Islands
Cayman Islands
Cook Islands
Curacao
Dominica

Dominican Republic
Grenada
Haiti
Jamaica
Monserrat
New Caledonia
St Kitts and Nevis
St Lucia
St Vincent and the Grenadines
Trinidad and Tobago
Turks and Caicos

This brings the total number of Zone 1 destinations (including in-flight roaming) to over 150 locales.

Zone 1 destinations are eligible for use with Optus' Daily Roaming add-on which allows postpaid customers to add 5GB with a 24-hour expiry for use overseas for $5 a day.

Previously, to access the internet in these destinations you would have had to find WiFi, get a local SIM or, travel eSIM as an alternative.

Here's a look at Optus' SIM-only plans:

#1	Optus	Optus $60 Optus Choice Plus Plan 100GB data Optus 5G in selected areas (exc NT) with a 5G device Deal: $39/mth and 100GB/mth for first 12 months, then 60GB/mth and $60/mth or as notified. New services. Ends 12.11.26. Terms apply. $39.00/mth Min. cost $39 Go to Site	$39.00/mth Min. cost $39	Go to Site
#2	Optus	Optus $69 Optus Promo Plan 360GB data Optus 5G in selected areas (exc NT) with a 5G device Deal: Get up to $10/mth SubHub credit to use on your favourite subscriptions for 12 months. T&Cs apply. $69.00/mth Min. cost $69 Go to Site	$69.00/mth Min. cost $69	Go to Site
#3	Optus	Optus $70 Optus Choice Plus Plan 240GB data Optus 5G in selected areas (exc NT) with a 5G device $70.00/mth Min. cost $70 Go to Site	$70.00/mth Min. cost $70	Go to Site
#4	Optus	Optus $90 Optus Choice Plus Plan 480GB data Optus 5G in selected areas (exc NT) with a 5G device SubHub: Get up to $20/month credit to spend on subscriptions of your choice with Optus SubHub. Terms apply. $90.00/mth Min. cost $90 Go to Site	$90.00/mth Min. cost $90	Go to Site

Optus' prepaid customers have the option of using Optus' prepaid roaming add-ons for Zone 1 destinations:

Pack	Price	Inclusions
1-day expiry	$5	100 mins, 100 texts, 1GB
7-day expiry	$35	700 mins, 700 texts, 7GB

Here's a look at Optus' prepaid plans with which you can use roaming add-ons:

#1	Optus	Optus Optus Prepaid $40 SIM (AutoRecharge only) 100GB data Optus 5G in selected areas (exc NT) with a 5G device Deal: $13 SIM deal - 1st 28 days only. Ends 3/11. Make the smart move to Optus. New services only. T&Cs apply. $40.00 Per 28 Day Renewal Go to Site	$40.00 Per 28 Day Renewal	Go to Site
#2	Optus	Optus Optus Prepaid $44 SIM 110GB data Optus 5G in selected areas (exc NT) with a 5G device Deal: Enjoy bonus data on activation and your next 2 recharges when you switch to Optus. Activate by 07/04/27. T&Cs apply $44.00 Per 28 Day Renewal Go to Site	$44.00 Per 28 Day Renewal	Go to Site
#3	Optus	Optus Optus Prepaid $50 SIM (AutoRecharge only) 120GB data Optus 5G in selected areas (exc NT) with a 5G device Deal: $17 SIM deal - 1st 28 days only. Ends 3/11. Make the smart move to Optus. New services only. T&Cs apply. $50.00 Per 28 Day Renewal Go to Site	$50.00 Per 28 Day Renewal	Go to Site
#4	Optus	Optus Optus Prepaid $54 SIM 130GB data Optus 5G in selected areas (exc NT) with a 5G device Deal: Enjoy bonus data on activation and your next 2 recharges when you switch to Optus. Activate by 07/04/27. T&Cs apply $54.00 Per 28 Day Renewal Go to Site	$54.00 Per 28 Day Renewal	Go to Site
#5	Optus	Optus Optus Prepaid $64 SIM 150GB data Optus 5G in selected areas (exc NT) with a 5G device Deal: Enjoy bonus data on activation and your next 2 recharges when you switch to Optus. Activate by 07/04/27. T&Cs apply $64.00 Per 28 Day Renewal Go to Site	$64.00 Per 28 Day Renewal	Go to Site
#6	Optus	Optus Optus Prepaid $200 SIM 180GB data Optus 5G in selected areas (exc NT) with a 5G device Deal: Enjoy bonus data on activation and your next 2 recharges when you switch to Optus. Activate by 07/04/27. T&Cs apply $200.00 Per 186 Day Renewal Go to Site	$200.00 Per 186 Day Renewal	Go to Site
#7	Optus	Optus Optus Prepaid $395 SIM 350GB data Optus 5G in selected areas (exc NT) with a 5G device Deal: Enjoy bonus data on activation and your next 2 recharges when you switch to Optus. Activate by 07/04/27. T&Cs apply $395.00 Per 365 Day Renewal Go to Site	$395.00 Per 365 Day Renewal	Go to Site

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