What special offers are available? 
 
Chartered Accountants and their associated companies or employers are entitled to special offers on mobile, fixed line and broadband services from Optus when you connect for 24 months. This offers the potential for significant reductions on the telecommunications expenses in your business or practice. 
 
Current offers available from Optus are listed below or for more information on these offers download the Optus member benefits brochure. 
 
Mobile 
 
'Yes' Business Smart 6+ = 6+ plans available to all members even if you have less than 6 services(2) 
= $0 flag fall on 'Yes' Business Smart 6+ plans(2) 
 
Business Smart Cap 6+ = 6+ plans available to all members even if you have less than 6 services(3) 
 
Mint Portable Payment Solution = 40 Free transactions when you connect before the 31st March(4)  
(N.B: This offer is currently being reviewed and will be updated accordingly. Please check back after 1 June 2008 for further details) 
 
BlackBerry Internet Solution (BIS) =10 off the platinum bolt on plan monthly access fee(5) 
 
Click here to view the latest offer on the new BlackBerry Bold. 
 
Broadband 
 
Business DSL Direct = $50 one off credit bundled with an eligible Business Phone Service(6) 
 
Telephony 
 
Business Phone = 2 months free line rental in Optus Local Access Direct areas(7) 
 
Terms and conditions apply. 
 
How do Chartered Accountants take advantage of this offer? 
 
For more information call the Chartered Accountants Optus hotline on 1300 500 500  
 
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Why has the Institute chosen Optus Small and Medium Business? 
 
Optus is an Australian leader in integrated communications, serving more than six million customers each day. Optus Small and Medium Business (SMB) is a division of Optus that delivers a superior customer experience to Australian businesses. Optus SMB understands the specific communication and data needs of businesses and can offer a complete telecommunications solution for your business or practice including business-grade phone, mobile and Internet solutions. 
 
 
Does the Institute recommend that you take up this offer? 
 
As is the norm in the general marketplace, it is entirely up to you as to which products and services you choose to purchase and which companies you choose to do business with.  
 
By making certain special offers available through the Member Benefits Program, the Institute is not directly recommending that you take them up over similar or competitor offerings, or representing that they are the best offers available from all suppliers of similar products or services; we are simply presenting you with a purchasing opportunity that is not available from the business partner in the general market.  
 
While we can assure you that the Institute has stringent criteria for product/service selection, The Institute makes no warranties as to the character or quality of the products or services and the final purchase decision rests with the individual. 
 
 
Does the Institute receive a commission on this program? 
 
The Institute receives a payment from Optus for each service that is activated under this program. This revenue is applied to maintain the quality and diversity of the Institute's services, further benefiting you professionally, personally and in your career and business. All costs incurred in marketing specific Institute member benefit programs are borne by the program partner.  
 
Is this product available to members of the Global Accounting Alliance (GAA) and Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA)? 
 
Yes, GAA and CIMA members are eligible to take up this membership benefit offer. To make use of your global passport please contact the Chartered Accountants Service Centre.