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Woolworths launches cut price mobile phone plan with Optus
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Woolworths launches cut price mobile phone plan with Optus | Woolworths launches cut price mobile phone plan with Optus |
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| by Stan Beer | |
| Monday, 03 August 2009 | |
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Having already cornered the car filling stations business in Australia,
national retailer Woolworths has signaled its intention to do the same
with mobile phones in a deal with number two carrier Optus. The deal
which goes into effect today will see 3000 Woolworths and affiliated
retail stores Australia-wide offer 30c a minute phone calls and 15c SMS
on no-frills prepaid plans.Featured Whitepaper
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Called Woolworths Everyday Mobile, the Woolworths and Optus describe the plan as a first and are hawking it as a no-frills simple to use service with no hidden charges, no caps, no peak or off peak rates and no lock-in contracts. The cost for calls is 15 cents flagfall and 15 cents for 30 seconds and standard SMS text messages to mobile numbers for 15 cents. Credit expiry also lasts for 100 days. SIM cards cost $2 and recharges can be had for $20, $30 or $50. Everyday Mobile SIM packs cost $2 and are available from today in Woolworths and Safeway Supermarkets, BIG W and Dick Smith stores across Australia, as well as co-branded Caltex filling stations, Dan Murphy and BWS outlets. Customers also receive $10 off their first recharge until 30 September 2009 when purchased in the same transaction as an Everyday Mobile SIM card. Alex Cochran, Business Manager for Woolworths Everyday Mobile said: “Our customers have told us the amount of plans, caps and bonuses is confusing and what they really want is clear and transparent pricing and everyday value.” CONTINUED Page 2 |
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