Switching Simplified | Optus Debuts No-Cost 7-Day Network Trial

Optus is extending an invitation to Australians to experience its award-winning mobile network free for 7 days with the Optus Network Trial. This bold initiative reflects Optus’ unwavering confidence in its mobile network speeds and coverage.

Making the switch to a new mobile provider can sometimes feel like a leap of faith, but Optus is changing the game, removing uncertainty by inviting participants to try its network free for 7 days using My Optus app on an eSIM capable device.

This is an opportunity to personally experience the power and speed of Optus’ award-winning mobile network, without having to rely on a friend’s word or a coverage map – all at no cost and with no commitments.

By leveraging a digital sign-up experience in My Optus app and eSIM functionality, customers can effortlessly enrol in the trial and switch between their current service and the Optus network, allowing a direct comparison without any disruption to their existing service.

Customers participating in the trial can easily check their connection with My Optus app where they can explore Optus Network Pulse.

Network Pulse is an interactive, visual way for customers to understand the strength of their connection on the Optus mobile network – all in My Optus app.

Customers can be confident in Optus’ coverage by checking nearby towers and assessing real-time connection status with a speed test and performance quality score.

Three separate screenshots of My Optus app showing how customers can check their connection, view nearby towers and run a speed test to test the network
It’s an open challenge to put the Optus network to the test and see how it stacks up against a customer’s current provider, with no catch.

Maurice McCarthy, Managing Director Customer Success at Optus, shares his enthusiasm, “We’re incredibly excited to launch the Optus Network Trial. It’s a bold move that showcases our confidence in our network.

“With the convenience of eSIM and our highly-rated My Optus app, customers can keep their existing number whilst testing the Optus mobile network.

“We believe that once customers experience the Optus difference, they’ll make the switch with confidence”, McCarthy explains.

Speeds and Connectivity

Award-Winning Speeds: Optus is proud to have been recognised as Australia’s fastest 5G mobile network for download speeds for the sixth time in a row, as awarded by Opensignal2, an independent benchmarking company.

Impressive Connectivity: Serving over 10 million Australians, Optus offers great coverage, network speeds, and innovative ways for customers to control their connection through My Optus app.

The Optus Network Trial Experience

During the trial, customers will have access to 30GB of data, unlimited standard national talk, and 1000 standard national texts for use in Australia in 7 days.

The trial is designed to be hassle-free, with no commitments and no catch, embodying the telco’s dedication to customer empowerment and transparency.

Eligible customers1 can try the Optus network for 7 days with no payment details required by signing up in My Optus app. An eligibility check will verify that customers are eligible for the Optus Network Trial and have an eSIM compatible device.

How to Get Started

Participating in the trial is simple:

1. Download My Optus app.

2. Sign up to the trial by following the prompts in the app.

3. Activate your eSIM and enjoy 7 days of free connectivity.