- Optus customers on eligible plans can access 5GB of data for $5 to use in 24 hours on in-flight roaming on selected airlines.
- Optus with AeroMobile offer an affordable in-flight roaming service available on 19 major airlines.
- In-flight roaming through Optus and AeroMobile is available on airlines including Emirates, Cathay Pacific, Singapore Airlines, Malaysian Airlines, Lufthansa and Etihad Airways.
Optus has expanded its Daily Roaming service, allowing customers on eligible plans to stay connected in-flight on selected airlines from $5 a day.
In collaboration with AeroMobile[1], this affordable service offers an in-flight roaming service on 19 major airlines[2] including Emirates, Singapore Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Lufthansa, Malaysia Airlines and Etihad Airways.
For customers on Choice Plus plans, Optus Daily Roaming provides 5GB of data for $5, usable in-flight on selected airlines and in over 110 destinations worldwide within 24 hours[3].
Customers with eligible Optus plans can text, email and browse from 20,000 feet with ease, making it a cost-effective alternative to airline Wi-Fi packages.
According to new Optus data, Australians are continuing to prioritise travel, with the top 10 international destinations for 1.4 million Optus customers in 2024[4] including:
1. Singapore
2. United Kingdom
3. Indonesia
4. China
5. New Zealand
6. United States of America
7. United Arab Emirates
8. Italy
9. Thailand
10. Malaysia
Optus Vice President of Mobile & Home, Renee Garner, said: We understand that our customers desire to stay connected doesnt stop when they board a flight. With our expanded in-flight roaming as part of the $5 Daily Roaming pack, were making it more affordable and accessible.
The in-flight roaming service is available to customers on our Choice Plus plans as part of the Optus Daily Roaming add-on, which allows customers to use 5GB both in-flight and in over 110 global destinations within a 24-hour period for $5. And with Optus Daily Roaming automatically turned on, its a hassle-free, cost-effective solution for travellers who want a convenient way to stay in touch.
Using inflight roaming is simple. Passengers keep their devices in airplane mode during take-off. Once the crew confirms it is safe, they can switch off airplane mode and get connected.
The unique technology behind this service uses satellite connectivity to link customers devices to AeroMobiles network.
AeroMobiles Senior Manager, Connectivity Roaming, Mark Nash said: We are proud to help Optus customers get connected at cruising altitude. Our relationship ensures affordable in-flight connectivity for travellers on eligible Optus plans.
Passengers can talk, text, and email from 20,000 feet, communicating with ease from above the clouds.
Customers using Optus Daily Roaming in-flight with an AeroMobile enabled airline can continue using any remaining inclusions for the rest of the day when they land in a Zone 1 destination within 24 hours of activating roaming - without the hassle of switching SIM cards.
