December 2014 NodeMobile and NodeMobile Business Plan Changes
On Tuesday 2 December 2014, Internode released a revised set of NodeMobile and NodeMobile Business plans. These plans are available now, for both new and existing customers. Highlights include:
- The previous NodeMobile Platinum 60 and NodeMobile Premium 40 plans have been grandfathered.
- The new NodeMobile Premium 45 is available at a new price point of $45, and all Standard Calls & Texts are included.
- The previous Business Mobile 29, Business Mobile 49 and Business Mobile 69 plans have been grandfathered.
- The new Business Mobile 49 plan has a quota increase to 2.5GB, and all Call Value is now included.
- The new Business Mobile 59 plan is available at a new price point of $59.00.
- You no longer need an existing fixed-line Internode service to sign up for NodeMobile.
The grandfathered NodeMobile Platinum 60, NodeMobile Premium 40, Business Mobile 29, Business Mobile 49, and Business Mobile 69 plans are no longer available for new sign ups. Existing customers may remain on these plans if they wish, or may change plan online any time to take advantage of the new deals.
The New NodeMobile Plans
| NodeMobile Starter 15 | NodeMobile Value 30 | NodeMobile Premium 45 | |
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† View Critical Information Summary for these plans † The Total Minimum Cost represents 1 month of NodeMobile plus SIM costs and shipping costs. Call charges and any handset repayment charges are additional. |
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| Monthly Price | $15 † | $30 † | $45 † |
| Included Data | 200 MB† | 1 GB † | 2 GB † |
| Included Standard Calls & Texts | $200 † | $500 † |  All Included † |
| Calls to other NodeMobiles | From included calls & texts † |
All Included † |
All Included † |
| SMS / Texts within Australia | From included calls & texts † |
All Included † |
All Included † |
| Total Minimum Cost | $35.00 † | $50.00 † | $65.00 † |
The Previous NodeMobile Plans
| Monthly Plans | Monthly Price | Included Data | Included Standard Calls & Texts | Calls to other NodeMobiles | SMS / Texts within Australia |
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| Starter 15 | $15 † | 200 MB † | $200 † | From included calls & texts † |
From included calls & texts † |
| Value 30 | $30 † | 1 GB † | $500 † | All Included † |
All Included † |
| Premium 40 | $40 † | 2 GB † | $800 † | All Included † |
All Included † |
| Platinum 60 | $60 † | 3 GB † | All Included † |
All Included † |
All Included † |
If you were on NodeMobile Premium 40…
Customers on the previous NodeMobile Premium 40 plan will have their plan grandfathered on the day of the plan release.
- There is no change to your monthly inclusions, data, rental, roll-over date, customer contract, or any of the terms and conditions.
- Existing NodeMobile Premium 40 customers do not need to take any action, but if you would like to change to a current plan, you can do so via the online plan change tool.
If you were on NodeMobile Platinum 60…
Customers on the previous NodeMobile Platinum 60 plan will have their plan grandfathered on the day of the plan release.
- There is no change to your monthly inclusions, data, rental, roll-over date, customer contract, or any of the terms and conditions.
- Existing NodeMobile Platinum 60 customers do not need to take any action, but if you would like to change to a current plan, you can do so via the online plan change tool.
The New NodeMobile Business Plans
| Business Mobile 15 | Business Mobile 29 | Business Mobile 49 | Business Mobile 59 | |
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† View Critical Information Summary for these plans † The Total Minimum Cost represents 1 month of NodeMobile plus SIM costs and shipping costs. Call charges and any handset repayment charges are additional. |
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| Monthly Price | $14.95 † | $29.00 † | $49.00 † | $59.00 † |
| Included Data | 200 MB † | 1 GB † | 2.5 GB † | 5 GB † |
| Call Value | $200 † | $650 † | All Included † |
All Included † |
| Standard Fixed Lines | From Call Value† ($0.90/min + $0.35 flagfall) |
From Call Value† ($0.90/min + $0.35 flagfall) |
All Included † |
All Included † |
| Calls to Australian Mobiles | From Call Value† ($0.90/min + $0.35 flagfall) |
From Call Value† ($0.90/min + $0.35 flagfall) |
All Included † |
All Included † |
| SMS / Text to Australian Mobiles | From Call Value† ($0.25 per msg) |
All Included † |
All Included † |
All Included † |
| Total Minimum Cost | $34.95† | $49.00 † | $69.00 † | $79.00 † |
The Previous NodeMobile Plans
| Monthly Plans | Monthly Price | Included Data | Call Value | Calls to Aust. Mobiles | Standard Fixed Lines | SMS/Text to Aust. Mobiles |
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| Business Mobile 15 |
$14.95 † | 200 MB † | $200 † | From Call Value† ($0.90/min + $0.35 flagfall) |
From Call Value† ($0.90/min + $0.35 flagfall) |
From Call Value† ($0.25 per msg) |
| Business Mobile 29 |
$29.00 † | 1.5 GB † | $650 † | From Call Value† ($0.90/min + $0.35 flagfall) |
From Call Value† ($0.90/min + $0.35 flagfall) |
All Included † |
| Business Mobile 49 |
$49.00 † | 2 GB † | $900 † | From Call Value† ($0.90/min + $0.35 flagfall) |
All Included † |
All Included † |
| Business Mobile 69 |
$69.00 † | 5 GB † | All Included † |
All Included † |
All Included † |
All Included † |
If you were on Business Mobile 29…
Customers on the previous Business Mobile 29 plan will have their plan grandfathered on the day of the plan release.
- There is no change to your monthly inclusions, data, rental, roll-over date, customer contract, or any of the terms and conditions.
- Existing Business Mobile 29 customers do not need to take any action, but if you would like to change to a current plan, you can do so via the online plan change tool.
If you were on Business Mobile 49…
Customers on the previous Business Mobile 49 plan will have their plan grandfathered on the day of the plan release.
- There is no change to your monthly inclusions, data, rental, roll-over date, customer contract, or any of the terms and conditions.
- Existing Business Mobile 49 customers do not need to take any action, but if you would like to change to a current plan, you can do so via the online plan change tool.
If you were on Business Mobile 69…
Customers on the previous Business Mobile 69 plan will have their plan grandfathered on the day of the plan release.
- There is no change to your monthly inclusions, data, rental, roll-over date, customer contract, or any of the terms and conditions.
- Existing Business Mobile 69 customers do not need to take any action, but if you would like to change to a current plan, you can do so via the online plan change tool.
Call and Messaging Charges
Standardised Cost Information
| Call or Message Type | Standardised Cost |
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| 2 Minute Standard National Mobile Call | A 2 minute national mobile call will cost $2.15. |
| Standard National Mobile SMS | A standard national mobile SMS will cost $0.25. |
| One Megabyte of Data within Australia | Any excess data above your monthly inclusion will cost $0.05 per Megabyte (MB) or part thereof. |
Call Charges for Previous NodeMobile Plans
All calls are charged in per 60 seconds (or part thereof) increments.
These call rates were available for NodeMobile plans from 25 November 2013 to 2 December 2015.
Voice Call Charges
| Destination | Flagfall | Rate per Minute | Eligible for Included Value? |
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All calls are charged in 60 second increments (or part thereof). |
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| Calls to Standard National Numbers (02, 03, 07 and 08) |
$0.35 | $0.90 per minute |
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| Calls to Australian Mobiles (04) |
$0.35 | $0.90 per minute |
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| Calls to Australian Special Numbers (13, 1300, and 1800) |
$0.35 | $0.90 per minute |
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| Calls to International and Satellite Services | $0.35 | view rates | No |
| Other Call Types | view rates for other call types | Varies | |
Data and Messaging Charges
| Type | Rate | Eligible for Included Value? |
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All data usage is counted as the total of uploads plus downloads, with a minimum increment of 1 kilobyte (1 kB). |
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| Excess Data (beyond monthly plan inclusion) |
$0.05 per megabyte (MB) |
No |
| SMS (Text) Messages to Australian Mobiles (04) |
$0.25 per SMS | |
| SMS (Text) Messages to International Mobiles |
$0.35 per SMS | (except Premium 45 and Platinum 60 plans) |
| MMS (Multimedia) Messages to Australian Mobiles (04) |
$0.50 per MMS | |
| MMS (Multimedia) Messages to International Mobiles |
$0.75 per MMS | (except Premium 45 and Platinum 60 plans) |
Video Call Charges
| Type | Flagfall | Rate per Minute | Eligible for Included Value? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Video Calls to Australian Mobiles (04) | $0.35 | $1.00 per minute |
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| Video Calls to International Mobiles | $0.35 | $1.50 per minute |
No |
Charges for Other Call Types
| Type | Flagfall | Rate per Minute | Eligible for Included Value? |
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Any transaction types not listed above are charged at the standard Optus Retail rate. |
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| International Roaming | view rates | No | |
| NodeMobile Voicemail Deposit | no charge | no charge | n/a |
| NodeMobile Voicemail Retrieval (321) |
$0.35 | $0.90 per minute |
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| SurePage Deposit (456) |
$0.35 | $0.90 per minute |
(except Premium 45 plan) |
| SurePage Text Message | $0.66 per message received | (except Premium 45 plan) |
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| National Directory Assistance (1223) |
$0.50 | untimed | No |
| International Directory Assistance (1225) |
$0.35 | $0.90 per minute |
No |
| 124 YES Call Connection | $1.50 | $0.90 per minute |
No |
| Australian Emergency Services (000 and 112) |
no charge | no charge | n/a |
| Lifeline and Kids Helpline (13 1114 and 1800 551 800) |
no charge | no charge | n/a |
| Premium Voice Calls (190) |
The Premium Voice Provider's advertised rate + 30 cents per minute surcharge | No | |
| Premium SMS and Content | The Premium SMS and Content Provider's advertised rate | No | |
Call Forwarding
You will be charged the applicable call rate for the call forwarded from your NodeMobile service, as per the following table:
| Type | Flagfall | Rate per Minute | Eligible for Included Value? |
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| Calls Forwarded to Australian Mobiles (04) |
$0.35 | $0.90 per minute |
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| Calls Forwarded to Australian Fixed Lines (02, 03, 07 and 08) |
$0.35 | $0.90 per minute |
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| Calls Forwarded to International and Satellite Services |
$0.35 | view rates | No |
Included Call Value for Previous NodeMobile Plans
Included Calls and Text
NodeMobile plans have a defined monthly inclusion of Standard Calls & Text. This provides a monthly amount of:
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The NodeMobile Value 30 and Premium 45 plans also include calls to other NodeMobile phone services. This included value applies to voice calls from your NodeMobile to other NodeMobile phone services - ideal for friends and family.
Not covered by included call value
The Standard Calls & Text inclusion does not include:
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If you exceed the included cap value in any one billing period, standard rates for your plan will apply.
