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HTC 8X 4G $149 with Telstra No Lock in Plan (Starts at $60) @ JB Hi-Fi *Pls Read Post First*

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HTC 8X 4G $149 with Telstra No Lock in Plan (Starts at $60) @ JB Hi-Fi *Pls Read Post First*
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reptile on 24/07/2013 - 23:20 jbhifi.com.au (4212 clicks)
Last edited 25/07/2013 - 14:21 by 1 other user

Hi guys n girls,

Sorry, there's no information available on the website right now, but I saw a big banner being displayed in a jb hifi store tonight (didn't take a picture, sorry again!). I'm assuming this started as part of the sale going tonight, and I don't know how long it will run for. Maybe be quick if you want it and you think it's a good deal?

Looks like if you sign up to any Telstra no lock in plan (i think they start off at a minimum of $60), you can buy the HTC 8x outright for only $149 as part of the plan. JB is selling these outright at $504

Good price for a seemingly popular phone here on OzB.
Similar/related post here http://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/111093

Plus good way to test the 4G Telstra network, or see what windows phone has to offer, or both!

I'm guessing from their website, only blue is available and I'm also guessing that it will have Telstra software loaded onto it (feel free to confirm this or report otherwise!)

I added the link so you get a general idea of the phone specs.

Hope this comes in handy for someone!

UPDATES

  • Banner at JB Hi-Fi reads "Only $149 When you sign up to a new no lock in $60 plan with Telstra". Looks like you need to be on Telstra's service for at least a month, so $149 + $60 minimum spend. Thanks to @crazycs.
  • Receipt from JB Hi-Fi. Thanks to @unity1
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        • unity1 on 26/07/2013 - 19:28

          Yes, Knox City, 3152

        • Windows7forever on 27/07/2013 - 07:46

          LOL funny story bro.
          That is why I am always cautious about buying the last item of stock, as it tends to be the "dodgy one" :P

  • gsrt22 on 26/07/2013 - 10:36

    Can I install Android OS on this mobile?

    • hoxygt on 26/07/2013 - 10:50

      No

  • Windows7forever on 26/07/2013 - 16:31
    +2

    I called Telstra this morning and they said that because I called up straight away and have yet to activate the simcard(in the phone) then the monthly fee will not apply to me.

    This means I will save the $60 and the phone only will cost me $150 v $210. Although I was prepared to pay $210 originally but who doesn't want to save money at the end of the day.

    I am bugging Telstra to send me a confirmation email stating the cancellation and zero charge because what the customer service lady said contradicts what is in the signed contract, stating that you must pay the first months fee regardless of the time of cancellation.

    What happens in a situation like this if Telstra sends me a bill in 30 days? they can argue I signed a contract that clearly stated this stipulation, yet the lady on the phone reassured me there would be no charge incurred and just instructed me "not to use the simcard". I would hate to waste a month of credit and data that I paid for and get charged for it anyway which is a double whammy.

  • mirovich on 26/07/2013 - 18:08
    +2

    I managed to cancel the plan via online chat. It took me 2 mins and I got charged $2 (1 days worth) only.
    So phone costs me only $151 :D

    • JuryWheel on 26/07/2013 - 19:42

      was this on the business plan too?

      • mirovich on 26/07/2013 - 20:04

        Don't know what you mean but I chose $60 no lock plan.

  • sputnik on 26/07/2013 - 18:18

    Awesome! I just cancelled the contract and as I hadn't used the sim yet I received no charge.

    I came from a dropped Lumia820 to the HTC 8x and think it's a better phone. The build and feel of the phone is much better IMHO.

    For a $149 this deal is an absolute bargain!

    • FOX on 26/07/2013 - 20:20

      Can I know if you cancelled your contract via call centre or online chat? Did you use any 'excuse' on closing your account?

      • whitenite on 26/07/2013 - 20:54

        Bought as prez for loved one, who then decided he/she wants to keep the phone but doesn't wish to retain the line.

      • sputnik on 26/07/2013 - 21:32

        On the phone. Said my work provided me with a plan.

        • Windows7forever on 27/07/2013 - 07:48

          I said their service is poor! hahaha.

    • Windows7forever on 27/07/2013 - 07:50

      Still, they might hold you to what you signed in the contract. See my post above. I'm urging them to provide written confirmation of my zero charge, verbally is not good enough for me(especially from a foreign call centre in Manilla) and I'm afraid they will still send us the bill after 30 days, regardless of whether you used the simcard or not. I always err on the side of caution.

  • whitenite on 26/07/2013 - 20:30

    I'm one-up - got the last unit from Westfield Doncaster 2hrs ago. And just finished Online chat with Telstra "John Ray" - he confirms no charge at all since it hasn't been activated or used (I haven't even detached the SIM from the card). He will send me a reference for the online conversation (confirming cancellation & no charge/waiver), as well as a reference.

    • Windows7forever on 27/07/2013 - 07:55

      Good…and take a screenshot of the chat correspondence just in case you need to repudiate it later on.

      • whitenite on 27/07/2013 - 08:31
        +1

        I meant to say "He will send me a transcript of the online conversation …".

        I provided my email addy & shortly after received the transcript from "[email protected]", full details including:

        "Please do rest assured that you haven't used the SIM, there will be no charges."

        "In that case, as you mentioned you haven't inserted the SIM, if there is a charge in the bill, we can waive it for you."

        Gave him top feedback on the survey after the chat!

  • Swordfish27 on 26/07/2013 - 21:14
    +1

    Hi guys , just finished chatting with the telstra rep online , if you don't need the plan make sure you don't activate the sim and cancel the plan before 2 days otherwise you will be charged the $60 regardless, Cheers
    Ps, Just say you want to cancel it that's it

  • unity1 on 26/07/2013 - 21:44
    +2

    I am not going to believe that there are no charges until the bill arrives. In the contract it says: "You can cancel your plan at any time, but if you cancel you will be charged the full $60 for that month." They don't put statements like that in their contracts for no reason.

    • Windows7forever on 27/07/2013 - 07:53

      Exactly. This is what is making me unsure and cautiously optimistic but I won't believe it until after the 30 days pass with a zero $ invoice. I will fight it out with them if it gets to that later on.

  • BrodPete on 27/07/2013 - 00:18

    Telstra online chat confirmed pro-rata charges when you cancel.

  • durendal on 27/07/2013 - 09:50
    +1

    I was informed there is no Business Plan available for this deal. Picked up one nevertheless.

    However, when I use the phone in dark room there is significant leak of light between the bezel and the back cover in the area of those three keys on the front.
    Screen set on Automatic adjustment, and still visible. Does anyone of you experience anything like this on your phone? I purchased it yesterday and wonder if this is normal quality issue or just my unit.

    • zebra on 27/07/2013 - 17:59

      That doesn't happen on mine.

    • HN Professional on 18/08/2013 - 03:33
      +1

      Shizz! Mebbe you got the one that unity1's rep dropped!

  • rewstar on 27/07/2013 - 16:58

    Just bought one of these… For the other people that bought one, how did they make you sign up to the $60 no lock in plan?
    Did you have to give them any credit card details or bank details for the first $60 month fee?

    Or do you have to call them up and activate the service and then provide your payment details?

    Thanks

    • Windows7forever on 27/07/2013 - 18:43

      The JB guy just took photocopies of my ID and medicare card. He then proceeded to ask me some questions about my occupation, place of residence, etc. No bank or card details were asked of me.

    • GregFiona on 27/07/2013 - 19:17
      +1

      Just bought one(not in stock they will bring it from another store) today. I signed the contract but only paid for the phone, the guy didn't ask for payment details for the Telstra plan but said i will receive an email with payment options.I'm planning to cancel tomorrow btw :)

    • durendal on 28/07/2013 - 11:58

      The invoice should be received after 1 month since signing the deal.

      Its yet to be seen what charge is on the invoice, if any.

  • zebra on 27/07/2013 - 17:58

    There is no mention of the phone on the contract. The $60 is billed by Telstra.

  • merill on 27/07/2013 - 18:26

    Just got mine from Fountain Gate. I visited two stores here at Narre Warren but they didn't have the banner. I then asked at one of the store and told the deal was still on. Apparently she had sold about five today.

  • nhbvgynh on 27/07/2013 - 18:37
    +1

    I went into the store at Caringbah and they had no stock, but they found some in Penrith. So I signed up for the plan then and there, paid my money and headed out to Penrith to pick up the phone from the store there.

    Unfortunately no one gave me a SIM even though I had gone through the signup process. I just did the online chat thing with Telstra and I was also able to cancel the service and was told there would be no charge because it was a no lock-in plan. I guess we'll see when the 'final bill' arrives.

    • Windows7forever on 27/07/2013 - 18:45

      Good to hear you finally found stock.
      That is really dodgy of JB to forget to include the sim.
      This should be grounds to cancel without charge anyway(even though you won't) because you didn't get what you paid for.

    • GregFiona on 27/07/2013 - 19:26

      Hi bobwm, I went to Caringbah too this arvo and the JB guy told me that someone bought one and headed to Penrith to pick it up :) . He told me I would have to go to Liverpool(2 in stock)but i preferred to wait 2-3 days till they bring it in-store @ Caringbah. I only got the sim card, that's going to be my excuse when I cancel the contract tomorrow :)

    • nhbvgynh on 28/07/2013 - 08:53
      +2

      Also, since I don't think anyone else has mentioned it, the phone is definitely unlocked as I'm using my Optus SIM and it works great.

      It does take a Micro SIM so if you're coming from an iPhone 5 with nano SIM you'll need an adapter which I can also confirm fits fine.

      • Windows7forever on 28/07/2013 - 10:44

        Thanks for confirming unlock as I will be using Vodafail sim.
        Will need to get my simcard converted to a micro style before I can use it though.

  • rewstar on 27/07/2013 - 19:54
    +1

    I contacted the Telstra and they said if you cancel the service anytime within the first month you will be charged $60. It seems it was charged by the number of days in the plan, but now on the Telstra website and on the contract it has a minimum of $60 if cancelled within the month.

    They also said that the sim was already activated, so it must of been activated by in

    So I would say a lot of people will still be receiving a bill of $60 at the end of the month in the mail… might as well use the credit for the month then cancel when the end of the month is near.

    Read the "Things You Need To Know" near the bottom of the page
    http://www.telstra.com.au/mobile-phones/plans-rates/no-lock-…

    edit: ok scrap all of above talked to someone else they said it was pro rata so cancelling after a day was like $2 but they said there was also a $60 month in advance fee, but when I receive my bill I will have to call/live chat to Telstra and they will waive the $60 fee due to cancelling so early.
    Can't see why they couldn't just charge me the $2.

    Anyway got the chat record if they try and charge me the $60

    • GregFiona on 27/07/2013 - 20:53

      min $60 is what I read in my contract too but the Telstra livechat assistant told me I will only be charged a pro rata of the days the service was active(1 day)

      • mirovich on 27/07/2013 - 21:00

        Same here. Confirmed by two assistants.

        • Windows7forever on 28/07/2013 - 10:45

          I was told the same thing over the phone. Would anyone be kind enough to send me a chat transcript just incase things get hairy later on?

  • mboks on 27/07/2013 - 21:00
    +2

    Thanks OP got the last one in Leichardt..! Beautiful phone, still playing with it.Cancelled the telstra contract almost immediately at the same store via live chat in under 5 mins.Asked them to check how much I owed and they said 0 - 2 operators confirmed that.We'll see.In all - Happy with a high end HTC phone for basically 150 bucks

    • Windows7forever on 28/07/2013 - 10:48
      +2

      It's a nice feeling isn't it and what a beautiful phone. I am in love with mine already :)
      If Telstra try to bung on us then I say class action lawsuit OZ-B style!

  • Clifton on 28/07/2013 - 16:02

    Picked one up from the Boorangoon JB HiFi. Cancelled via Telstra online chat. The representative said it would cost $1.74 or so. Fair enough. Nice phone.

    • Windows7forever on 28/07/2013 - 20:16

      Has anyone else cancelled over the telephone? Seems like the pro-rata rate at the time of cancellation is now confirmed.

  • HLK on 28/07/2013 - 16:28

    Well, I decided to take a plunge for it, but came out disappointed cause there was no stock at Miranda :( the closest shops they said that still have stock were Liverpool and Penrith, but that's too far for me.

    I left my details for pick up some other time. But the sales at JB confirmed that you can cancel straight away (or… stay with them if you really wanted). Can't wait for the call!!

    • HLK on 28/07/2013 - 21:39

      Also, what reason are you people giving Telstra for cancelling? just "i don't want it anymore?"

      • Windows7forever on 28/07/2013 - 22:24
        +1

        You can provide any reason or excuse you like. I think it is merely used for feedback purposes more than anything else.

      • GregFiona on 29/07/2013 - 15:16
        +1

        My excuse was honest. I told the chat assistant that my current 60$/ month recharge Telstra prepaid gives me more benefits that the 60$ post paid contract, simple as that. ( Btw he agreed with me)

  • Windows7forever on 28/07/2013 - 20:17

    Is anyone getting a case for this phone? I just purchased a nice leather wallet style phone case for $10 on eBay.

  • Windows7forever on 28/07/2013 - 22:26

    http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/winphone/forum/wp8-wptext…

    it seems that the shutter camera sounds cannot be disabled on these Telstra branded handsets which is annoying.

    • whitenite on 29/07/2013 - 07:39
      +2

      Camera sounds - mandatory for manufacturers under some guidelines/regs as a form of warning to others that pics were being taken (avoid voyeuristic situations!).

      • Windows7forever on 29/07/2013 - 13:45
        +1

        I can confirm that plugging in headphones and muting the sound does not disable the camera shutter sound.
        That is a shame as I was planning to use this phone for that very purpose :P

  • gunnny on 28/07/2013 - 22:39

    Awesome phone for the money. Just got one. A huge upgrade from my Huawei Ascend Y300.
    Total cost should be abt $151. Cancelled one hr after the jb hi fi guy force activated it. Otherwise would have saved $2.

    My first windows phone. Seems like an excellent phone. Ported all my gmail contacts, calendars etc.

  • joannatan on 28/07/2013 - 23:20

    bought 1 this afternoon and cancelled it, then find out I still have to pay $60 the first monthly fees. feel regret cancelled it too early. I have argue with them about pro rata then they told me about the term and condition.

    • gunnny on 28/07/2013 - 23:52

      who told you this? The CSR on online chat told me that I only have to pay pro rata.

      • joannatan on 29/07/2013 - 00:18

        yes online csr

        "Upon checking, it says on the rules that you will have to pay for the the month if you cancel it
        between the billing cycle."

        "You can check the rules in http://telstra.com.au/mobile-phones/plans-rates/no-lock-in-p…

        do you have the chat transcript?

        • gunnny on 29/07/2013 - 00:27

          Yes, I have the whole chat transcript saved. There is no point in posting it as it just contains what I already mentioned.

        • joannatan on 29/07/2013 - 01:10

          with the first csr, he told me no fees etc, then once i said please cancel it. and I asked him again that i won't get any bill, then he started mentioning that I have to pay the first month bla bla bla :(

        • Windows7forever on 29/07/2013 - 13:48
          +2

          Sounds like Telstra HO realised their reps were mistakenly giving out pro-rata rates to whoever called up and cancelled early and have now blocked this option , after realising the high volume of daily service cancellations they must be getting hit with. They always wise up eventually :P

          What are the rest of you guys gonna do when/if you get hit with a $60 bill?
          Shut up and pay it or fight it out with Telstra?

        • HLK on 29/07/2013 - 14:50

          Oh dear :( I haven't even got the phone yet!

        • adastur on 29/07/2013 - 15:37

          Anyone managed to get Virgin 4G working on the Telstra branded HTC 8X? I am having a nightmare trying to get the issue resolved between Virgin/Telstra/HTC. No one seems to know exactly why 4G won't work on Virgin mobile. I had the same sim card in an unlocked Lumia 820 and the 4G was working great but since putting the sim into the HTC 8X internet does not work even though the correct APN has been set.

        • joannatan on 29/07/2013 - 15:38

          ask virgin what bandwidth they use for 4g network, 2100 mhz or something else?

        • adastur on 29/07/2013 - 15:59

          I believe Optus / Virgin uses 1800 mhz and possibly 2300 mhz

        • easternculture on 29/07/2013 - 16:21
          +1

          What are the rest of you guys gonna do when/if you get hit with a $60 bill?
          Shut up and pay it or fight it out with Telstra?

          Your bound to the T&C of the contract that you signed

          Even if you take it up with the TIO, they will favor Telstra as its clear in the Contract Agreement

        • Windows7forever on 29/07/2013 - 17:17

          So you reckon I should chuck in the simcard and just use it? (If they haven't deactivated my number already).

        • GregFiona on 29/07/2013 - 19:24

          worse comes to worst, isn't $209 a good price?

        • Windows7forever on 30/07/2013 - 11:28

          Yes, it still is…but this is Ozb after all :P
          Telstra really need to properly educate and providing more training to their CSRs.

  • Noonoo on 30/07/2013 - 14:31

    Just picked up one from Campbelltown JB

    I had a long chat to the lady there about the whole plan thing.
    She was pretty honest and said she would try and cancel as well … but … more than likely under the T&C i would be charged the $60 as it clearly states it on the contract terms for the month.

    As most people have said … $209 is still a pretty top notch price for a highly regarded phone.

    I'll more than likely chuck in the SIM and use as much of it as i can

    Thanks for the post OP!

  • GregFiona on 30/07/2013 - 17:32

    Han anyone managed to change the language? This is my first windows phone and language option is greyed out

  • paloverde88 on 30/07/2013 - 20:37
    -2

    I asked JB at World Square and they thought I was crazy. I also asked the telstra shop at Hurstville and they also say there is no such offer. They both appear to revere the HTC 6X as if it was some brand new mobile and rubbish such a low price could be offered on a no contract $60 the problem is, I have no proof and telstra themselves and JB themselves do not have any advertising for customers to refer to, so in the end, it is rubbish since there is no proof.

    • leonheart1 on 30/07/2013 - 20:43
      +2

      HTC 6X

      Well that might be your problem. It's the HTC 8X.

      Have you tried showing them receipts and pictures from this thread?

    • Noonoo on 30/07/2013 - 21:33
      -1

      Or get them to call Campbelltown JB Hifi

      Thats where i got mine and the advertising is there, they can't bullshit if some stores are doing it.

    • Aussie89 on 30/07/2013 - 22:08

      I rang World Square last night and the lady told me that they don't have HTC 8x, but other stores do have it for $149.
      Bought the last one at Liverpool JB today as I was told all Sydney CBD stores were sold out.
      One of the stores told me that they can order them in for you as well if they are sold out.

      • HLK on 31/07/2013 - 09:05

        Don't know how long the wait would be though. I went on Sunday to Miranda JB and they already ran out. They told me the closest stores with stock were Liverpool and Penrith. But now that you've bought the last Liverpool one, I guess they are all out.

        Need to wait for new stock :(

  • paloverde88 on 30/07/2013 - 23:36

    It was a typo I meant 8X

    I just wish you could have been there and watch their staff so confidently dismissing this offer like I made it up.

    Oh well, their loss I have decided to go with the new Lumia 925 on Optus better camera more Nokia exclusives and a much better windows 8 phone.

    • GregFiona on 31/07/2013 - 06:52

      That's why most of us ask the OP for a pic and/or a receipt upload. If you read the updated description there is a banner and a receipt pic ;)

    • joannatan on 31/07/2013 - 10:11

      Ask their staff to check their system, the 149 deal in their system

    • Windows7forever on 31/07/2013 - 12:18

      So they made you look like an idiot?
      That's the point where you start using more aggressive tactics.

  • nateboy on 02/08/2013 - 10:01

    Just picked up one from Nunawading, 2 more left there

  • Windows7forever on 02/08/2013 - 15:38

    Did anyone else get a Telstra welcome pack in the mail, despite cancelling the service at early notice?

    • colbus123 on 02/08/2013 - 16:27
      +1

      yes that is automatically generated by telstra's system even after you have cancelled. you will be fine.

  • Windows7forever on 03/08/2013 - 09:13

    Has anyone noticed how poor the auto exposure and contrast of this camera is ? Every picture I take with a bright background bleeds through and makes the subject look washed out and with a halo effect.

    • herbo on 04/08/2013 - 21:24
      +1

      Try using the camera 360 app to take your shots. I had similar camera results, camera 360 gave a marked improvement.

  • joannatan on 03/08/2013 - 21:47

    anyone has experience with the mic issue? I m using skype and viber, both of them the mic doesn't work

  • joannatan on 04/08/2013 - 00:43

    another question, anyone got experience when you goes to window marketplace, why it show arabic language, i have set my time is australia

  • BrodPete on 04/08/2013 - 12:37

    You need to use headset or speakerphone on viber. Same issue I experienced.

  • nihit on 04/08/2013 - 23:20

    i have read somewhere it (mic issue on skype) is fixed bybthe GDR2 update

    • GregFiona on 05/08/2013 - 17:56

      i've installed all the available updates and then installed skype. It's working ok, no issues so far

  • Windows7forever on 05/08/2013 - 23:11
    +3

    I just received an email bill from Telstra. I can confirm that they are only invoicing me by pro rata which is $1.91 for me

    • Windows7forever on 06/08/2013 - 10:00
      +1

      …below the total it also states payment is not required (ambiguous). So it appears Telstra has made good on their verbal promise of not charging me anything. I think the $1.94 is just to show the pro-rata rate incurred for a single day's billing cycle, before I called up and cancelled.

      Nevertheless, I would rather be safe than sorry and pay the $2 and do everything right and relinquish myself from this contract, or else I might get hit with a bigger bill next month, or before they change their mind and decide to charge me the $60.

      I would probably recommend that other people do the same and be grateful you are getting pro-rata rate from them.

      Maybe they aren't so evil after all :)

      • GregFiona on 06/08/2013 - 11:07

        That's good news! :) I was getting psychologically prepaired to pay the $60 fee anyway :)

    • unity1 on 06/08/2013 - 14:05

      Same, have been billed $1.935 for 1 day

      • regenade on 06/08/2013 - 18:10

        Signed up on 3rd August, Bill Issue Date of 7th August(can already access today in My Account) does not even show the Mobile No. I signed up with. I had signed up on an existing Telstra Account and had the sim/contract cancelled even before it was activated.

        Have to wait till next month to confirm I guess.

  • tronhound on 07/08/2013 - 14:33

    Just a heads up to everyone who hasn't already cancelled the plan with Telstra. It seems to restart on the 9th of every month, might be best to cancel before then to avoid any drama in the future.

    • GregFiona on 07/08/2013 - 15:44

      shouldn't it restart 30 days(aprox.) after activation?

      • tronhound on 07/08/2013 - 17:03

        That's what I thought to, then I checked my billing on Telstras website and noticed I had 2 days remaining in the billing cycle. Chatted with them about it online and they told me billing restarts on the 9th of every month. Mine was activated 7 days ago, I cancelled and they said I'd just be charged for the 7 days - roughly $14.

  • regenade on 07/08/2013 - 15:04
    -1

    Anyone got in their bills yet ?

    • unity1 on 07/08/2013 - 22:33
      +1

      One bill is enough for me. Yes, received my bill and was only charged for the 1 day.

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