Optus is going back to basics with gomo, its new MVNO that has just a few plans and is all managed through app. Sounds intriguing? Here's everything you need to know if you're thinking about going with gomo.
In this guide:
- What is gomo?
- Who owns gomo?
- What network does gomo use?
- gomo's mobile plans
- How to sign up to a gomo plan
- gomo FAQ
What is gomo?
gomo is Optus' new digital-only budget brand, somewhat akin to felix's relationship to Vodafone and Belong's to Telstra. The key pillar behind the gomo pitch is simplicity: there's just one plan, and after you get your SIM card, everything is managed through the app.
Who owns gomo?
gomo is entirely owned by Optus.
What network does gomo use?
gomo is powered by the Optus 3G and 4G network. At this stage, gomo customers don't have access to 5G connectivity.
gomo's mobile plans
gomo initially launched with just one plan, but now it has three. A $15 per month option, a $25 per month option, and a $35 per month option. Data increases with your monthly spend, but all plans have unlimited talk and text.
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#1
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amaysim
7-day UNLIMITED 10GB Plan
$10.00
Per 7 Day Renewal
Link not supplied
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#2
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Pivotel
25GB Mobile Swift Plan
$11.45/mth
Min. cost $11.45
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#3
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SpinTel
Editor's Pick
$23 Mobile Plan
$12.00/mth
Min. cost $12
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#4
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OnePass mobile
28 Day Plan - 22GB
$12.50
Per 28 Day Renewal
Link not supplied
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#5
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Vodafone
$13 Prepaid Plus Recharge
$13.00
Per 7 Day Renewal
Link not supplied
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#6
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Moose Mobile
Moose 23 SIM Only
$14.00/mth
Min. cost $14
Link not supplied
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#7
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Swoop
30GB SIM Only 5G
$14.00/mth
Min. cost $14
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#8
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Boost Mobile
$14 Prepaid
$14.00
Per 7 Day Renewal
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#9
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Lyca Mobile
Editor's Pick
Unlimited Plan S
$15.00
Per 28 Day Renewal
Link not supplied
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#10
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iiNet
30GB Small Plan
$15.00
Per 1 Month Renewal
Link not supplied
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The plans are technically prepaid, but you'll need to establish a subscription when you're setting up your service. This means your plan will effectively automatically recharge each month. gomo plans will recharge on the same day you establish your service each month, at 11PM Sydney time.
If you sign-up before May 31, you're able to get double data for your firs three months.
If you burn through your allowance, you'll still be able to use your gomo SIM for talk and text. If you need excess data, you can pay $5 to get 5GB. This process isn't automatic, so you won't get hit with bill shock. You can purchase as many data top-ups as you need each month.
gomo plans come with a 200GB data bank for storing any unused allowance. This can then be used in future months where you may have burnt through all your data.
gomo plans can be cancelled at any time.
International calls
gomo's $25 and $35 plans plans includes unlimited international calls to 15 destinations. International text is not available, however. gomo's $15 plan does not have any international inclusions.
Included countries: Canada, mainland China, France, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Japan, Malaysia, New Zealand, Singapore, South Korea, Thailand, United Kingdom, United States
International roaming
gomo does not support international roaming at this time.
How to sign up to a gomo plan
If you're keen to sign up to a gomo plan, hit the Go To Site button on your plan of choice below to purchase a SIM card. You'll pay for your first month upfront, but your service won't kick in until you activate your SIM card on arrival. gomo offers free express delivery for SIM cards.
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#1
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amaysim
7-day UNLIMITED 10GB Plan
$10.00
Per 7 Day Renewal
Link not supplied
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#2
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Pivotel
25GB Mobile Swift Plan
$11.45/mth
Min. cost $11.45
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#3
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SpinTel
Editor's Pick
$23 Mobile Plan
$12.00/mth
Min. cost $12
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#4
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OnePass mobile
28 Day Plan - 22GB
$12.50
Per 28 Day Renewal
Link not supplied
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#5
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Vodafone
$13 Prepaid Plus Recharge
$13.00
Per 7 Day Renewal
Link not supplied
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#6
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Moose Mobile
Moose 23 SIM Only
$14.00/mth
Min. cost $14
Link not supplied
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#7
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Swoop
30GB SIM Only 5G
$14.00/mth
Min. cost $14
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#8
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Boost Mobile
$14 Prepaid
$14.00
Per 7 Day Renewal
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#9
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Lyca Mobile
Editor's Pick
Unlimited Plan S
$15.00
Per 28 Day Renewal
Link not supplied
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#10
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iiNet
30GB Small Plan
$15.00
Per 1 Month Renewal
Link not supplied
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Once your SIM is delivered, you'll be able transfer your existing number to gomo. You can read more about changing provider and keeping your number here.
gomo FAQ
How do I can cancel my gomo service?
If you need to cancel your gomo service, you can do so via the gomo app.
What happens to my number if I cancel?
If you cancel your gomo service without first porting your number to a new telco, your number will stay active for 186 days from when you cancelled your service. You can keep your number if you re-establish a gomo service or port your number during a provider during the allotted time frame.
What devices does the gomo app work on?
The gomo app - which is necessary to activate a gomo service - will work on any iPhone running iOS 12 or better, or any Android device running Android 5 or better.
Can I use a gomo SIM in a device locked to the Optus network?
Yes, a gomo SIM will work in a device locked to the Optus network.
Alex Choros
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