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Welcome to OptusNet PrePaid,
The easy way to
                       
               get started on the Net

  • Starter CD-ROM included
  • No Credit Card
  • No Bills
  • Includes 5 email addresses

BONUS hours when you top-up
before your hours expire.

To top-up your account over the phone,
call Kaye on (02) 9639 7710.

Everything the Internet has to offer is made easier and
more reliable with OptusNet PrePaid Dial-up Internet

You simply pay for the Internet access you want as you go along. There are no contracts, no registraton fees and no hidden costs - just use your OptusNet PrePaid pack with the included hours you need. When you need more Internet hours, simply purchase a Recharge Kit and top-up your account and away you go again.
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The CD-ROM enclosed in the Starter Kit takes you through the step-by-step process of connecting to the Internet. And, if it's your first time connecting to the Net, it includes a self-paced tutorial all about the Internet.

For the existing Optus PrePaid customer, purchase the Recharge Kit which has everything you need to top-up your account.
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If you do run into any difficulties, friendly Technical Support is available when you need it, just phone 1300 301 325 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

You get the Internet plus much more...

With OptusNet PrePaid we provide you with a dial-up service which ensures you experience the endless possibilities of the Internet, plus a little more:

  • 5 email addresses
  • WebMail - access your email from any Internet connected computer
  • 5Mb of webspace - with free site builder to create your own webpage
  • Access to content filtering software
  • Free monthly email newsletter
  • 24 x 7 Customer Service

Check if you have the right gear

You need a 28.8K (or faster) modem, a standard telephone line and a computer with a CD-ROM drive. Your computer must have:
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PC Users:
Minimum 486-66 Processor, 16Mb RAM, 65Mb free hard disk space and operating systems Win95/98/2000/NT 4.0 (SP4)/XP/ME
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Mac Users: Please call OptusNet Dial-up Customer Service for assistance on 1300 301 325

OptusNet PrePaid packs to choose from:
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    25 Hours or 60 days   Unlimited Hours or 45 days
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Get started on the Internet in 4 easy steps

STEP 1. Insert the CD-ROM into your computer, sit back and enjoy the presentation.
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STEP 2. Click the MAIN MENU button.
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STEP 3. Click the JOIN NOW button when you are ready to connect. Choose NEW ACCOUNT and you'll be lead step-by-step through software installation and selection of your OptusNet username and password.
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STEP 4. Double click on the INTERNET EXPLORER icon and start surfing.

How to top-up your PrePaid account

To top-up your OptusNet PrePaid account means to add new time to your available pool of hours. After purchasing a Recharge Kit to obtain an unused PrePaid Access Card, you can top-up a number of ways:

If your account still has hours left on it:

  • Click the MY ACCOUNT link on the OptusNet homepage at www.optusnet.com.au and look for the TOP-UP option and simply top-up online.

If you've run out of hours:

  • PC Users: Double-click the Optus icon on your desktop labelled "Top-up or Cheque Balance OptusNet PrePaid Acct". If you do not have the above icon, run the CD-ROM and click the TOP-UP button from the main menu.
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  • MAC Users: Please call 1300 301 325 (press option 2) o our Customer Service can top-up your account for you.

Remember, after you run out of PrePaid hours, you must top-up within 90 days. After this time your account (including your email address and website) will be deleted.

  Bonus Hours

Top-up online before your hours expire and get 5 bonus hours.
(These hours will be available for use during the next usage period.)
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Return 10 used PrePaid access cards/recharge vouchers to us and receive 60 bonus hours.
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  • Post to: OptusNet Customer Service Manager
                 SingTel Optus Pty Limited
                 PO Box 306
                 SALISBURY SOUTH SA 5106

*You must have an active account to receive these bonus hours. Bonus hours can be used when your existing credits expire, and are valid then for 45 days.

OptusNet PrePaid packs to choose from:
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Click on packs for more information

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    25 Hours or 60 days   Unlimited Hours or 45 days
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Click Here to Order

Australia Only

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Use of this CD-ROM, the Optus software on it and the OptusNet Service is subject to Optus Internet Conditions of Use. Further, Optus provides all the software on this CD-ROM on an ongoing basis. Optus does not make any promise regarding the performance, functionality or right to use the software. Persons under the age of 18 should obtain consent of a parent, teacher or other responsible adult prior to using this service. Unused hours do not carry forward, nor will there be any credit for any unused hours. Hours used in excess of purchased amount will be debited from the next OptusNet PrePaid Pack. You must top-up your OptusNet PrePaid Account within 90 days after Internet credits or hours expire to maintain your email address and password. The cost of prepaid hours does not include telecommunications costs of connecting to our service. A copy of the Conditions of Use is displayed during registration or can be obtained at http://www.optusnet.com.au or by writing to Customer Service Manager, Optus Internet, PO Box 565, St Leonards NSW 2065.

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