How Optus Pause works
Optus Pause is a free service that allows you to temporarily pause any device (including your home internet) for distraction-free time using the My Optus app.
Optus Plus is available to customers on mobile plans and home internet plans. Specifically:
- Mobile Plans
Postpaid plans, prepaid plans, and family mobile plans. - Home Internet Plans
NBN, 5G home Internet plans, 4G home Internet plans, mobile broadband, and family Internet plans.
Here’s one thing to note: Optus Pause doesn’t shut off cellular service, which means you will still be able to make and receive calls and SMS. This also applies to NBN services – you will still have access to NBN Voice even if Optus Pause shuts down your NBN data.
How to use Optus Pause
To use Optus Pause:
- Log in to My Optus
- Tap Optus Pause
- Choose the devices’ data you’d like to pause
- Set the timer for how long you’d like those devices’ data to be paused.
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Optus Pause is a useful tool for parents
Optus Pause can solve a lot of problems in our digital-dependent world. It’s often a tricky balance to have your kids use technology without being online too much.
With Optus Pause, a parents have the ability to pause their kids’ devices and services that are attached to their Optus account. This is especially handy for customers on a family plan. And because Optus Pause does not shut off cellular connections, you’ll still be able to keep in touch with your kids via voice calls and SMS.
So imagine a case where your child scrolls through social media apps throughout the night, instead of working on homework and getting a good night sleep. Optus Pause gives you the option to turn off that device’s access to data, cutting off Internet access for social media, streaming, and all other online activities for as long as a parent chooses.
Bottom Line
Too much screen time is a problem for everyone. It creates distractions that can reduce productivity, family time, and more. Optus Pause comes in handy by cutting off data access or the amount of time you choose so you can focus on real life matters.