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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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      • durendal on 08/08/2013 - 16:45

        Does your bill say 'Payment is not required' just below the charge?

        • unity1 on 08/08/2013 - 19:27

          No. My service was put on the same bill my other services are on. So I have to pay the 1 days usage.

        • Windows7forever on 09/08/2013 - 22:56

          Yes, it does but I paid the $2 anyway just to be safe

  • kev2damax on 08/08/2013 - 19:54

    anyone else getting random reboots on their HTC 8X? Or do i just have a faulty unit?

    • GregFiona on 08/08/2013 - 22:58

      have you updated the device? Mine has never rebooted by itself so far

      • kev2damax on 08/08/2013 - 23:39

        yea, OS has been updated

    • Windows7forever on 09/08/2013 - 22:57

      Very wierd. Sounds like a software fault

  • motlking on 09/08/2013 - 12:28

    Is this deal still running?
    Anyone know if any stores in Melbourne have stock (pref SE)?

    • GregFiona on 09/08/2013 - 12:41
      +1

      The best way to find out is to walk in your local JB store and ask.They can check on their terminals the stock in every other store and if available have it sent to their store for you to pick up, that's how I got mine(but you have to pay and activate the card upfront)

    • b3au on 09/08/2013 - 17:09

      I went into Sydney CBD today; nobody had stock, unless I wanted to go over the bridge to Chatswood, Ryde, Central Coast… or Cairns

      • Windows7forever on 09/08/2013 - 22:59
        +2

        I'm so glad I jumped on this deal the first day it was published. It's a fantastic phone and I'm using it right now. Hope you can track down stock left.

        • joannatan on 10/08/2013 - 01:39

          lack of good apps that is my main issue now

        • Windows7forever on 12/08/2013 - 17:04

          What are you missing out on?
          I have found every type of app possible for my needs and the marketplace is becoming more diverse and populated over time.
          Install "app of the day" to get a daily freebie too.

        • boxall on 16/08/2013 - 15:46

          What is the name of the app.

        • joannatan on 25/08/2013 - 21:46

          yahoo messanger, internet banking aps, etc

    • tronhound on 11/08/2013 - 01:51

      Over a week ago I called a few Melb stores, they told me it was sold out all over Melbourne.

  • andylch on 11/08/2013 - 04:07

    Is it still available in Sydney, especially Eastern and Inner West suburbs?

  • akd on 12/08/2013 - 09:42
    +2

    I had chat with JB Hi-fi team at Belconnen, ACT yesterday enquiring about this deal. They told me that promotion ended on 06 August 2013. They even showed their internal email stating that this promotion ends on COB today as on 06 August 2013. All JB Hi-Fi stores should have or will soon receive new stock on Telstra plan.

    • Windows7forever on 12/08/2013 - 17:03

      It wasn't well advertised to the public. Will the new stock be at the same price?

      • akd on 12/08/2013 - 17:44

        I don't think so.
        JB Hi-Fi staff was offering me same handset for $502 outright or $60 monthly plan for 24 months. I told him, both the options are absurd for this phone, especially when I have seen this phone sold for $149 with $60 no lock in contract.

  • John456 on 12/08/2013 - 23:19

    Hi can any one tell where can i buy this offer in melbourne or if any one who has bought this wNt to sell his 8x he can contact me just reply to my comment thanks

  • John456 on 12/08/2013 - 23:21

    Does any one know that HTC 8s can be unlocked from network or not i mean does this work or not for 8s to try unlock from network.

  • boxall on 16/08/2013 - 15:46

    Anyone get a Telstra bill when you cancelled?

    • GregFiona on 16/08/2013 - 21:26

      still waiting for mine…

      • kev2damax on 18/08/2013 - 00:42
        +1

        cancelled mine a day after i got it, received a bill on the 12th for $0.00

        • GregFiona on 18/08/2013 - 21:46

          do you remember the day you cancelled? Cause I cancelled mine a few hours after I got it but still no bills

        • kev2damax on 19/08/2013 - 18:08

          2nd of the month

        • GregFiona on 19/08/2013 - 19:08

          thanks. I bought mine on the 27/07 and cancelled 2 hours later but still no bills…
          Update: i've finished chatting on Testra live chat, gave them the cancelling request reference no. and the billing account of the contract i had signed and cancelled and they said there is nothing to pay, no pending bills and no pro rata fees…That sounds very strange, I guess I'll just have to wait till one month passes and see…

  • JordanM on 20/08/2013 - 09:15

    I haven't received a bill as I asked them to transition the service to prepaid on the same day.

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