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Telstra Huawei Ascend Y300 Prepaid Phone $99 & Telstra Frontier 4G Prepaid Phone $149 @ DS

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Telstra Huawei Ascend Y300 Prepaid Phone $99 & Telstra Frontier 4G Prepaid Phone $149 @ DS
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unity1 on 30/07/2013 - 06:44 dicksmith.com.au (776 clicks)
Last edited 30/07/2013 - 08:41

Link to Telstra Frontier 4G http://www.dicksmith.com.au/prepaid-mobile-phones/telstra-fr… which you should also be able to get for $141.55 at OW after price match http://www.officeworks.com.au/retail/products/Technology/Pho…

Looks like Bagman can unlock the Huawei Y300 for $5.49 http://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/91771 but not sure if he can unlock the Telstra Frontier

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  • CatmanAU on 30/07/2013 - 07:21

    Cool, first time I have seen that one on special.
    Hope Coles brings out a $65.00 deal soon.

    • unity1 on 30/07/2013 - 07:27

      That time will come but probably not until they clear their y201 stock.

      • iseenya on 01/08/2013 - 12:00

        The Huawei Y201 may have already run out. This week, the Coles/Telstra deal is a Samsung Galaxy Y for $69.

  • bin555 on 30/07/2013 - 08:30

    does anyone know if you can get it unlocked for cheap somehow?

  • jnk40 on 30/07/2013 - 08:33

    Free delivery from DS for the Frontier.

  • killergreely on 30/07/2013 - 08:47

    Also $95 from Unique Mobiles with code: Y3ASJL29
    http://www.uniquemobiles.com.au/huawei-ascend-y300-black?
    Today Only according to their email.

    • laoya112 on 30/07/2013 - 09:07

      And plus shipping cost. Minimum cost is $13.

      • killergreely on 30/07/2013 - 10:09
        +3

        True, but at least it will get there. Obviously you haven't been following the recent discussion over the numerous shipping debacles with DSE.

        Also the one from Unique Mobiles comes already unlocked, saving a further ~$6 or more. Net cost is $2 more than the DSE one at the very worst.

  • bin555 on 30/07/2013 - 09:14

    Anyone know how to use Giftcard when buying from dicksmith online. I enter it in promotional voucher field but i get invalid number error.

    • isdnman on 30/07/2013 - 09:20

      You no longer can redeem gift cards online. Go into a store instead.

      • bin555 on 30/07/2013 - 09:27

        ok. thanks for info

  • wisc on 30/07/2013 - 09:50

    anyone know what version of android the Frontier uses? any good?

    also anyone who's used both which one has the better camera?

    want to replace a razr V that has a cracked screen, the camera wasnt very good…

    • systema on 30/07/2013 - 13:09
      +1

      It came with 4.0 (ICS) when it was first launched with Telstra making claims that they are working with ZTE to bring out JellyBean onto it in the coming months.

      However, when I made contacted ZTE regarding the Jellybean situation, it seems like that there is no software upgrade available for this particular handset – which kinda contradicts with Telstra's claim on working closely with ZTE to deliver the Jellybean firmware.

      From: [email protected]
      To: ?????????@???????.???
      Subject: RE: Jellybean availability for Telstra Frontier
      Date: Fri, 24 May 2013 16:56:58 +1000

      Hi ??????,

      Thank you for contacting ZTE support.

      There is no software upgrade for the T81(frontier) handset.

      Regards,

      Support

      ZTE (Australia) Pty Ltd

      www.zte.com.au

      Anyways, if you don't mind paying for an extra $70, you can get Jellybean on the Huawei G526 (4G, better screen, similar specs) via vodafone. Bagman can unlock it just like any other Huawei. But at where it is, the Frontier is a very appealing proposition.

  • cannedhams on 30/07/2013 - 09:55
    +1

    The ZTE T81 (Telstra Frontier) is actually a good phone for $149. Has the same Snapdragon processor as the Lumia 920, but some reviews say its sluggish - not sure whether ZTE cheaped out on the rest of the assembly.

    Full specs here:- http://www.gsmarena.com/zte_grand_x_lte_t82-4873.php

    and XDA mumblings here:- http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2021520

    • systema on 30/07/2013 - 13:11

      An equivalent phone sold in US is the MetroPCS Avid. However, the radio is different and as a result of that you cannot use their ROMs on the Frontier.

  • dreadpiratedan on 30/07/2013 - 10:07

    If anyone knows how well signal retention in rural areas is with with the Huawei (mining areas/camps specifically), then please share what you know :) if you know how it stacks against the signal of iphone 4, 4s and 5 that would be particularly handy.

    I've been told by the MIL to "find her a cheap iphone" and that "iphones get reception at my camp".

    The budget is around $200 so clearly an iphone isn't going to happen, lol. As long as it performs in the signal department, it's a pretty attractive alternative :)

    • rusty2k on 30/07/2013 - 10:15
      +1

      get her a gooPhone at around $200 - she wont know the difference

      • dreadpiratedan on 30/07/2013 - 10:27

        LOL tempting but I think the plan would come undone pretty quick :p probably wouldn't get very good reception standing 10m from a tower ;p

        But yes I am definitely going an order of smartphone>signal>other bells and whistles (appearance etc).
        My definition of smartphone in this case being as good or better than her current HTC desire.

        • chyawala on 30/07/2013 - 11:30

          Second hand mau be a good option for $200.

        • dreadpiratedan on 30/07/2013 - 12:13

          My understanding is that only iphone 4 or newer would be viable. My old 3g had terrible reception, and friends 3gs not much of an improvement. 4, 4s and 5 are blue tick at least.. so should be better.

          Even a broken iphone 4 goes for more than $200 on ebay so that pretty much rules that out :p.

          Edit: Looking at your comment again I'm not sure how I assumed that you meant iphones… :\ time will tell lol.

    • m1nh on 30/07/2013 - 17:50

      The Huawei Y300 has the Telstra blue tick, so it is supposed to be OK reception wise.

  • Future Kids on 30/07/2013 - 10:33

    How is this compare to G300? Which one better?

  • mrmollyzilla on 30/07/2013 - 10:36

    Shipping (to Perth at least) is free on the Y300 too.

  • superforever on 30/07/2013 - 10:55

    Seem the Y300 without face camera.

  • Bob Wang on 30/07/2013 - 12:48

    Anyone knows if the ZTE T81 (Telstra Frontier) can be unlocked? thanks.

    • systema on 30/07/2013 - 13:12

      Bagman seems to be able to do so, you may want to contact him on that.

      • Bob Wang on 30/07/2013 - 13:57

        thanks for the info. got one from Officeworks, shell price $199, scanned price $149, no price matching, no further 5% discount.

        • jackofspade on 31/07/2013 - 00:13

          please let us know whether it can be unlocked.

  • jnk40 on 31/07/2013 - 11:18
    +1

    For those wanting to use the external antenna port on the Frontier be aware it needs a T5 patch lead not the standard ZTE TS9.
    T5 is what the Telstra MF91 modem uses.
    Careful of eBay sellers pedalling the CRC9 as the patch lead for the T81. It is too tight a fit and the ports on these smart phones are fragile to say the least.

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