data

[jarrodglennie]

it wont let me log into my account to add on data and is charging me $10 for every 1gb

[George_YC]

Hi @jarrodglennie

Sorry to hear you are having some issues with the My Optus app.

Please see our Yes Crowd My Optus app troubleshooting tips as well as our Yes Crowd I can’t log into My Account post for further information.

Please note that we’re unable to look into account details on Yes Crowd.

If you still need a hand and have a social media account, please then send a PM to Optus on Facebook or a DM on Twitter with the details for further assistance mentioning you’re unable to use the My Optus app.

[petergdownload]

That's the way Optus have designed it. Its not possible to avoid the $10 fee (there's no opt out ability) and data reporting is 1-48 hours delayed. The ability to contact Optus is also very curtailed.

In this situation you're pretty much at the mercy of Optus charging you whatever they want to. (i.e. there's not a lot of incentive for Optus to 'fix' the problem)

If you have an android phone the set up warnings and cut offs in settings. Also ask around for better plans that might suit your budget and data needs.