Woolworths offers mobile telco services

Retail giant, Woolworths has become a mobile telco service provider, with the launch of Everyday Mobile - a pre-paid mobile service.

Woolworths Everyday Mobile uses the Optus GSM mobile network and lets customers port their existing mobile number or choose a pre-paid mobile number (charges may apply from existing carrier) when they purchase their Woolworths Everyday Mobile SIM pack.

Alex Cochran, business manager for Woolworths Everyday Mobile said the service cuts through the confusion and offers call rates.

"There are no unnecessary extras, no lock-in contracts and no hidden charges," he said.

Customers will receive a competitive rate for standard voice calls and standard text messages (SMS) to mobile numbers within Australia and a generous 100 day credit expiry period.

With 15 cents flagfall and 15 cents for 30 seconds customers can make standard voice calls for as little as 30 cents.

Customers can also send standard text messages to mobile numbers for 15 cents.

Everyday Mobile SIM packs cost $2 and are available from today in Woolworths Supermarkets, BIG W and Dick Smith stores across Australia.

The product is a SIM-only service and customers can simply purchase a SIM card which can be used in any unlocked approved mobile handset.

Unlocked mobile handsets are also available to purchase at Woolworths Supermarkets, BIG W and Dick Smith stores across Australia.