Optus this week launched an IOU feature on its prepaid mobile plans, in effect giving you emergency access if your credit runs out and you can’t find somewhere to top it up (or you’re waiting until pay day). Text IOU to 468 and you get $3 of credit, which is automatically deducted from the value of your next top-up. That could potentially be helpful, but note the fine print: you need to top up within three days or you’ll lose the value of the credit, while still being charged for it. Also, you can’t use the option until your balance dips below $1.50. Rates remain the same as your existing plan, so if you really do need that $3 to survive until Friday, spend it on texts for maximum value.
Optus IOU
Nikki
April 7, 2009 at 6:06 AM
Wow, thanks for informing us about the fine print, I ran out of credit and really need it today but am unable to go out & buy and was going to IOU until I could get some, but seeing this I don’t think I will thanks again!
Report PermalinkMr Mischief
August 15, 2009 at 12:58 PM
Oh! big deal about the fine print. I think its a good idea.
Report Permalinkyuna
October 21, 2009 at 4:03 PM
Woww, Thanks
Report PermalinkI was actually about to go on optus website and get the number to text.
Good thing this website was right below it.
Thanks again. you saved my $27 xD
Jesus
November 16, 2009 at 8:00 PM
They take away $3 from the $3 you get in advance. It’s a brilliant idea and much cheaper then the 1800momdad service so gtfo
Report Permalinkcancan
November 27, 2010 at 11:43 AM
this is bullshit
Report Permalinkquorra
February 2, 2011 at 9:33 PM
Ahh okay, thanks for posting this! I never read the fine print lol.
Report Permalinkkk
May 1, 2011 at 11:11 AM
sooooo fairs fair you spend $3 they take away $3 plus if you were in an emergency and you make an emergency call it would probably be spent but thanks anyway for the fine print i will be aware
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