Is Virgin owned by Optus?

Is Virgin owned by Optus?

Virgin Mobile Australia became a wholly-owned subsidiary of Optus back in 2006. It acts a low-cost option for users that want services on the Optus mobile network.

What carrier is Virgin with?

Virgin Mobile runs on Bell’s network, which is one of the most reliable and farthest-spanning networks in the nation.

Who purchased Virgin Mobile?

Sprint Nextel
Sprint Nextel acquired Virgin Mobile in 2009 for $483 million and the Virgin Mobile brand is licensed from the Virgin Group founded by billionaire Sir Richard Branson.

Who runs Virgin Mobile?

It is owned by Virgin Media which is part of Virgin Media O2. The company was launched by Virgin Group in 1999 as the world’s first mobile virtual network operator (MVNO). As a virtual operator, Virgin Mobile does not maintain its own network and currently uses the EE and Vodafone networks.

Is Pay As You Go being phased out?

The telecoms giant announced it will axe its ‘classic’ PAYG and international sim cards for new customers, although existing ones will still be able to top-up. The move comes after Virgin Media announced it would be stopping PAYG.

How does Virgin Media’s mobile broadband work?

At Virgin Media, our mobile broadband or portable WiFi is only available on a 30-day rolling plan or a 12-month contract. If you choose our 30-day rolling plan, you’ll pay our upfront cost plus your monthly cost for the data plan of your choice. Our 12-month contract works in the usual way.

Does Vodafone charge for mobile internet in Australia?

No excess data charges in Australia. Speed will be capped at max 1.5Mbps Vodafone‘s range of mobile internet options includes plans with a bundled-in modem, prepaid mobile broadband plans, and SIM-only plans for your modem or tablet.

How does Vodafone mobile broadband work?

Like the other major providers, Vodafone mobile broadband comes with a range of plan options including SIM-only plans, plans with tablets and plans with pocket WiFi hubs. If you’re looking at a SIM-only plan, you can choose either a 12-month contract or a no-contract plan. But you’ll get more data if you go with the contract.

What is the Australia Post mobile 30-day plan?

Save 50% on an Australia Post Mobile 30-day plan, and receive bonus data on your first 3 renewals ^. Offer ends 28 November 2021. Unlimited Australian talk and text within Australia, with included data options. Usage subject to Fair Go Policy. Data rollover up to 100GB.# 30-day expiry, no lock-in contracts.