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FAQs

 
  1. What is available from the Music & Tones store on my PC and Mobile?
  2. How can I get to the Music & Tones Stores on my Optus Mobile?
  3. Who can use the online Music & Tones Store?
  4. How can I see what I have purchased?
  5. How can I purchase Music & Tones from the store?
  6. How do I get tones that I have purchased online on to my Mobile?
  7. Can I buy music from the Music & Tones Store to play on my portable music player?
  8. How can I get music from the Music & Tones Store on to my portable music player?
  9. Is my handset compatible with tones from the Music & Tones Store?
What is available from the Music & Tones store on my PC and Mobile? Back to top
Optus offers many ways for you to enjoy music on your PC and Mobile. We have:
  • tracks, tones and music video available for download from our Music & Tones store to your mobile
  • a music subscription service for your phone
  • or Music Mobile TV channels


How can I get to the Music & Tones Stores on my Optus Mobile? Back to top
Access the Music store via the 'OptusZOO' icon. Then select the 'Music' or 'Ringtones' icon. If you don't have the icon, SMS 'Music' or 'Tones' to 966 and then click on the address in the message. Once you are in the store you can check out the latest tracks and hits or search for artists or songs. It is easy to purchase, for music there are free previews and when you buy, the purchase will be on your next Optus Mobile bill. When you purchase music tracks on your mobile you can also download them to your PC for free (see terms).

Who can use the online Music & Tones Store? Back to top
Anyone can purchase from the Music & Tones store! If you are an Optus Mobile customer you just need to sign in using your Optus Mobile number and password. If you don't have a password setup, you can register for free. Just follows the Register links. Purchases made online will be billed to your Optus Mobile account. For everyone else, you can create a Music & Tones store account. This allows you to purchase from the store using PayPal.

How can I see what I have purchased? Back to top
Once logged in, you can head to the "My Account" page from the QuickLinks area within the store. Here you will see all of your purchase history and can redownload content that is within the redownload period.

How can I purchase Music & Tones from the store? Back to top
Once at the store you can browse, look at your favourite genres or search for desired artists or songs. It is easy to purchase, for music there are free previews and for Mobile customers, the purchase will be on your next Optus Mobile bill. If you don’t have an Optus mobile you can pay for Music & Tones via Paypal. You must be logged in with either your Optus Mobile number or Music & Tones store account to purchase from the store.

How do I get tones that I have purchased online on to my Mobile? Back to top
Once you have the tracks or ringtones on your computer you can copy them onto your phone by 'sideloading'. This requires a data (USB) cable. Follow the instruction book for your mobile phone.

Can I buy music from the Music & Tones Store to play on my portable music player? Back to top
Yes, we deliver your full track in MP3 format so you can transfer them to most portable music players, including your Apple iPod.

How can I get music from the Music & Tones Store on to my portable music player? Back to top
For Apple iPod and iPhone users: Once you have purchased the track you will be given the option to download from the My Account page. From here you can download and save your file to your Mac or PC. By right clicking on the track you can choose to open with iTunes. You will then be able to transfer the track from your iTunes library to your Apple device.

Apple, iPod, and iTunes are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. iPhone is a trademark of Apple Inc. iPod and iTunes are for legal or rightholder-authorised copying only. Do not steal. No affiliation or association with, or endorsement by Apple Inc. is claimed by Optus or any Optus service provider in making this service compatible or usable by iPod and/or iPhone users.

Is my handset compatible with tones from the Music & Tones Store? Back to top
Find out the model and brand of your handset and check here.