Mobile internet plans

Mobile Internet Plans

Are you a fan of mobile browsing, apps or YouTube™? Or maybe you just like to check the news & your email occasionally. Save money with a data plan (aka Data Value Add).

Which data plan is right for me? Take a look at the descriptions below. Think about how often you’ll be online, checking Facebook, emails, news etc. Remember that apps, videos, GoogleTM Maps & features like Siri can use a lot of data as they often keep running in the background, even if you’re not using your phone.

Benefits of our Postpaid data plans

  • Check your data usage 24/7 in My Account
  • Get what you pay for – we charge per KB
  • Change your plan up or down (in same range)*
  • Great coverage on the Optus network3

Postpaid - Mobile Internet Data Plans

Big Plan
You pay1
Month to month (Cost of 1MB data included in plan)
24 month contract2 (Cost of 1MB data included in plan)
How do you use your phone?
Big Plan
$5 per month
250MB ($0.02/MB)
500MB ($0.01/MB)
Min. total cost over 24 months $120
You check emails & browse the web once or twice a day. What's an app?
Big Plan
$10 per month
1GB ($0.0098/MB)
2GB ($0.0049/MB)
Min. total cost over 24 months $240
You check emails & browse the web a few times a day, and occasionally view a video or download an app.
Big Plan
$20 per month
2GB ($0.0098/MB)
4GB ($0.0049/MB)
Min. total cost over 24 months $480
You're online several times a day, and enjoy downloading music, apps & video a few times a month.
Big Plan
$30 per month
3GB ($0.0098/MB)
6GB ($0.0049/MB)
Min. total cost over 24 months $720
You're online constantly. You love downloading the latest music, apps & video, and often upload your own photos & videos.

The connection setting that allows you to use Mobile Internet on your mobile phone is called an "Access Point Name" (APN). Most Virgin Mobile Prepaid Members connect using the VirginInternet APN but there are a few exceptions:

  • If you BYO iPhone™ to Virgin Mobile and use it with a Prepaid mobile service, then it will connect to the Mobile Internet using the YesInternet APN. This is pre-configured and can’t be changed.
  • If you BYO a mobile phone to Virgin Mobile that was purchased from Optus then this may connect to the Mobile Internet using the YesInternet APN. Click here and follow this guide to update your connection setting to the VirginInternet APN.

Prepaid - Mobile Internet Data Plans

Prepaid data plan
You pay
Data
User type
Prepaid data plan
$5 per month
50MB
You check emails & browse the web a few times a week
Prepaid data plan
$10 per month
300MB
You check emails & browse the web several times a day

The Fine Print: Max 5GB data can accumulate at any one time. Virgin Internet APN excess data charged at 0.2c/KB and deducted in 1KB units. Yes Internet APN excess data charged at 12c/MB and deducted in 1MB units. View details about your APN. Vibe not available to iPhone.

Already with Virgin Mobile?

Step 1

Login to My Account & click on “Value-Adds” in the left hand menu.

Step 2

Choose your data plan, then click Submit.

Step 3

Start surfing!

Joining Virgin Mobile?

Step 1

Choose your new phone/plan.

Step 2

Buying online? Choose a data plan before you Add to Cart. Otherwise,
just ask for one before you order.

Step 3

Start surfing!

Getting set up

  • To start using the internet on your Mobile, click on your phone's browser (normally a Globe icon), or fire up the Virgin Vibe home page (excludes iPhone) then click on the 'internet'tab.
  • Make sure your phone is Set Up for Mobile Internet Data - it's quick, easy and free.

*If you move to a lower Data Value-Add, the change will only take place at the start of your next billing cycle. However if you move to a higher Value Add, the change will happen immediately. When you make changes in My Account you'll see a pop-up telling you exactly when they'll take place.

The Fine Print: Data Value Adds (DVAs) may be added at any time & have a 30 day minimum subscription unless otherwise noted. Cancellation of a DVA will take effect from the start of your next billing cycle. 1) All DVAs are charged per month and exclude charges for subscription services & downloaded content. Data includes uploads and downloads and is charged per KB. Unused data does not roll over. Excess data charged at 20.5c per MB (charged in KB). 2) 24 month contract DVA's have a 6 month minimum subscription. If cancelled within 6 months, these Early Cancellation Fees (ECF) apply: $30 fee for $5 or $10; $50 fee for $20 or $30 plan. 3) Coverage area within the Optus Open network is device dependant. 3G services are available to 97% of the population with compatible 3G dual band devices. See virginmobile.com.au/coverage for details of 3G and 2G coverage. All rates apply in Oz. Vibe not available to iPhone.

How do I get a data plan?

Prepaid Members
Go to My Account Login and select the mobile Internet Data page and use your credit to buy a data plan.

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Can I track my usage?

Yep, just login as a member anytime.

Prepaid Members

  • Go to the Account Balance page. You'll get your balance for included data and data plan.
  • If you are running low, there is an option to click through and purchase another Data Plan

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Getting set up

  • To start using the internet on your Mobile, click on your phone's browser (normally a Globe icon), or fire up the Virgin Vibe home page (excludes iPhone) then click on the 'internet'tab.
  • Make sure your phone is Set Up for Mobile Internet Data - it's quick, easy and free.

The Fine Print: 1) Pre-Paid: You will need a 1c balance to access mobile internet data. All Data Plans expire on the earlier of (i) 30 days from activation or (ii) the expiry of your current voucher (unless you top up) and exclude charges for subscription services & downloaded content. VirginInternet APN excess data charged at 0.2c/kb and deducted in 60kb units. From 5/11/10 YesInternet APN excess data charged at 12c/MB and deducted in 1MB units. To avoid excess data charges purchase another Data plan! Max 3 purchases per month. Bonus credit can not be used to purchase a data plan. All rates apply in Oz.