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Bonus 1GB on Telstra BYO and No Lock in Plans (Total 3.5GB on $55 Plan etc.)

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Bonus 1GB on Telstra BYO and No Lock in Plans (Total 3.5GB on $55 Plan etc.)
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AssociatedNuggets @ Telstra on 20/02/2015 - 11:29 telstra.com.au (4199 clicks)
Last edited 20/02/2015 - 15:00

Telstra has announced a bonus 1GB of data for BYO plans and No Lock in Plans, valid for the life of the plan.

I know, many of you will say it's not a bargain because it's Telstra, but 3.5GB for $55 is incredibly good compared to what Telstra's pricing has been in the past.

The usual offer includes only 1.5GB, there is already a 1GB bonus running and now this is a second 1GB bonus for a limited time only.

Minimum contract length is 12 months.

There is also a $45 BYO plan, which includes 2GB of data.

The offer expires on the 27th of April, HOWEVER the Telstra Upgrade offer that has been running for a while now (allowing you to choose between a bonus $1000 of calls or 1GB of data per month expires on the 31st of March.

As mentioned in the comments, you also get Telstra's Peace of Mind Commitment if you sign up for one of the contracted plans - that is, you receive unlimited calls, unlimited text, and 25GB of data for use in your first month of your contract.

Also, remember that you can recontract within the last 31 days of your existing Telstra contract with no charge. If you recontract before this day, you will have to pay a $50 Early Recontract Fee, as well as any remaining Device Payment Contract amount.

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  • Tseng on 20/02/2015 - 11:36

    Good find

    • daver on 21/02/2015 - 19:39

      ..but behold, a marvel to observe. Telstra so moved by Voda's Uncounted autumnal offering( psst updates>cloud services>netflix>endless radio) that it should now throw its kin a bone .

      For the 1st month alone T's get to sample the real deal '25GB'& a order of magnitude increase to quota, fundamentally changes the way apps consumed

      Copy to Voda- - Telstra CONFIRMED, grandfathering their bone :D.

      ** tip inline thread for $50.prepaid.price-beat apparently. Boom.
      3.5g wooo

  • eug on 20/02/2015 - 11:42

    I believe you'll also get 25GB for the month too. Time for me to switch away from my ancient plan.

    When it says "for the life of the plan", that means we'll get 3.5GB/month at $55 for as long as we are on that plan, and not for the length of the contract, right?

    edit: yup, the fine print says:

    BYO 1GB bonus data offer: The offer is effective for the life of your plan unless you move to an ineligible plan or cancel your plan.

    • AssociatedNuggets @ Telstra on 20/02/2015 - 12:20

      Yep, that's right :)

  • fattyboombatty on 20/02/2015 - 11:47

    bugger - I literally just converted by expired contract plan to the casual $55 plan. This included 500MB bonus data per month

    Now I see this has gone up to 1GB bonus per month on this plan. @astrodude - don't suppose you know if I would be eligible for this upgrade?

    bit pissed this wasn't mentioned when I signed up

    • A Banana4scale on 20/02/2015 - 11:56

      Check with Telstra Support. They are pretty good with this sort of thing.

      • fattyboombatty on 20/02/2015 - 12:11
        +6

        I have had to deal with Telstra support 3 times this week. They are not "pretty good" with anything. I don't think I've ever been more frustrated dealing with a company. That flippin voice recognition…

        • fattyboombatty on 20/02/2015 - 12:22
          +2

          Well that was fun. Since I signed up on Monday and this offer came in to effect today, there is no way that they can give me the extra 1GB allowance on the plan

          So now I offered to cancel my plan(casual) and sign up again to the same plan and get the bonus offer. I guess there is a way….

          I get headaches every time I talk to this mob.

        • AssociatedNuggets @ Telstra on 20/02/2015 - 12:22
          +7

          Try livechat.telstra.com while watching some cricket. Much more stress-free.

        • fattyboombatty on 20/02/2015 - 12:23
          +2

          @astrodude: yep - tried that. They just told me I can't get it. Thanks for nothing…(them not you)

        • AssociatedNuggets @ Telstra on 20/02/2015 - 12:23

          @fattyboombatty: Well since it's a no lock in plan you should be able to change that fairly easily, as you have no contract.

          If they still give you trouble there's always the option of switching out to Optus on a $2 sim, and returning an hour later with the bonus data. :)

        • fattyboombatty on 20/02/2015 - 12:25
          +1

          @astrodude:
          Yeah - I've taken the matter in to my own hands and done it that way. Optus coverage here sucks - if I didn't need to be on Telstra I would have left long ago

        • Charity on 21/02/2015 - 13:06

          In just a few words, explain why you don't like voice recognition…

          Great. You've selected billing. Is that correct?

    • minas01 on 20/02/2015 - 13:29
      +1

      Same situation for me. Tried to switch over without paying anything but they refused. eventually recontracted on the same plan now with the bonus data. For the $50 dollars I paid to recontract an extra 1GB of data each month works out to be pretty good value.

  • justtoreply on 20/02/2015 - 12:01

    Someone explain why this is better than lycamobile's unlimited calls + 5gb = $19/month? They are apparently a telstra reseller.

    http://www.lycamobile.com.au/en/super-saver-plan

    (actually I was considering posting the above.. what do you think? are there any deal-breaking pitfalls about lyca that mean I shouldn't?)

    • lachyzee on 20/02/2015 - 12:07
      +4

      Lyca is not 4G.

    • eug on 20/02/2015 - 12:07
      +3

      Lyca is 3G only and people report the data connection is slow.

      http://forums.whirlpool.net.au/archive/2367599

      The $19 price isn't locked in either. They also don't allow tethering.

    • lolcoaster on 20/02/2015 - 12:08
      +1

      lyca is 3g only.

    • justtoreply on 20/02/2015 - 12:18
      +1

      I don't mind 3G. That's all I've got now. But if it was to time-out a game, that would be an issue.

      I also don't need tethering except in extremely unusual circumstances.

    • thepigs on 20/02/2015 - 12:39

      lyca seems to good to be true, bad reviews out there for lyca. lyca might even be 2G.

      • dazweeja on 20/02/2015 - 14:54
        +2

        It's 3G but all your internet data goes through their crappy gateway turning it into 2G speeds.

    • Zum on 19/03/2015 - 14:54

      Lycra: no tethering if I recall correctly.

      Edit: Doh, now I see no tethering required.

  • hsct on 20/02/2015 - 12:18
    +1

    Title says "No Lock in", while in detail it reads "Minimum contract length is 12 months"

    • fattyboombatty on 20/02/2015 - 12:25

      You can also get it on the casual plans

    • godzill on 20/02/2015 - 12:27

      The bonus data offer is for both - BYO and contract plans.

    • AssociatedNuggets @ Telstra on 20/02/2015 - 14:49

      No Lock in Plan = Casual Plan. You're able to sign on to a BYO plan that locks you in for 12 months, or a casual plan that is month to month.

      You get a price benefit for going into a contract - for example, you only pay $55 for the same benefits you would get on a $70 casual plan.

  • downforce on 20/02/2015 - 12:21

    Damn, my current BYO plan expires on 5th May, a little over a week after this expires.

    Anyone know if I'd be able to 'upgrade' to this plan before my current plan expires? I'm forever buying extra data packs, 1.5GB just doesn't cut it.

    • ozhunter on 20/02/2015 - 12:41

      Just sign up on the last day, you'd only miss it on a week of your current provider.

      • downforce on 20/02/2015 - 12:57

        Telstra IS my current provider. I'll have a chat with Live Chat and see what they can do.

        • freelife on 20/02/2015 - 16:01
          +1

          I just "upgraded" by moving from $70 (3.5GB) to $55 (3.5GB special) so kept same data allowance. Call amounts don't matter as I hardly make calls. And no recontract fee, but for the fact my contract restarted so I have to stay with Telstra longer to avoid exit fees.

          Saved $15 a month plus got extra 25GB first month. Great deal.

        • davo_4 on 20/02/2015 - 19:25

          @freelife: +1000 this is awesome!!!!!

        • downforce on 26/02/2015 - 14:32
          +1

          So they renewed my contract, even with 3 mths to go, they waived the recontract fee and gone from 1.5GB to 3.5GB with no extra cost.

          AWESOME!

    • hrdnrg on 20/02/2015 - 13:38
      +1

      You'll be able to upgrade your contract within 31 days of the end of your contract at no penalty/$50 early recontracting fee.

    • AssociatedNuggets @ Telstra on 20/02/2015 - 14:51

      As hrdnrg has already said, you can upgrade a full 31 days before the end of your actual contract.

      So set yourself a calendar appointment for 5 April.

      Now, keep in mind that the Telstra Upgrade offer (which provides one of the bonus GBs) expires 31 March. I would advise that you pay $50 ETC and recontract early in order to take advantage of both offers.

  • eug on 20/02/2015 - 12:25
    +2

    BTW astrodude, are you a rep for a certain friction-reducing agent? :)

    • fattyboombatty on 20/02/2015 - 12:27
      +1

      you had to slip in with that comment

      • Hellman109 on 20/02/2015 - 12:28
        +1

        Id say he glided in.

        • eug on 20/02/2015 - 12:29
          +1

          Sorry… I couldn't help it, oKY!!

  • xyron on 20/02/2015 - 12:38

    So does this mean on the $45 plan you get 500mb + 1gb + the extra Telstra 'upgrade bonus' of another 500mb = 2gb per month?

    If so, that's a fantastic offer on Telstra.

    • DJ on 20/02/2015 - 13:01

      yes

    • AssociatedNuggets @ Telstra on 20/02/2015 - 14:52

      Keep in mind the expiry of the Telstra Upgrade offer - 31 March 2015, unless extended (already extended from 31 Dec 2014).

  • [Deactivated] on 20/02/2015 - 12:48

    Optus

    $60 unlimited talk and text +6gb data month to month no contract.

    Im on this m2m as I dont live and work in city and my note 2 has 4g its pretty darn good.
    Cant belive I have burnt through 5.5gb data though…. I know I have but yeh lotta PH.

    • [Deactivated] on 20/02/2015 - 12:58

      If you are spending $60 already, why not get their 15GB plan? You get unlimited calls and sms as well for just $60/m, pretty good value I think.

      • [Deactivated] on 20/02/2015 - 20:29

        Depending on the day I could easily burn through a gig ina few hours.

        Also pre paid aint my thing anymore

  • codeworxsteve on 20/02/2015 - 12:59
    +1

    Optus $2 days means for $60 a month you get

    • unlimited talk
    • unlimited text
    • 15Gb of a data a month (500Mb/day, expandable up to 1Gb)
    • 4G
    • no lock in contract

    no bad considering if you sit on wifi all day and don't make a call, you don't actually pay the $2 for that day.

  • syousef on 20/02/2015 - 13:00

    Irritating.

    Contract ends in 9 months on - 13 November 2015
    Costs to alter contract:
    Includes: $578.76
    Plan early termination charge $315.69
    Device buy out $263.07

    So I guess I'm stuck for now. Excellent reward for existing customers….NOT.

    If I stick with this I pay $99 (9x$11) for the phone and $45 (9x$5) extra for the $60 plan I'm on. My only complaint is I only have 1GB. I'd love 3.5GB but I'm not paying $434 for the privilege.

    • Stuzi on 20/02/2015 - 15:27

      So I guess I'm stuck for now. Excellent reward for existing customers….NOT.

      This is what I hate about Telstra, I'm out after this round. Overcrowded, overpriced and under serviced.

    • eug on 20/02/2015 - 16:01
      +1

      So I guess I'm stuck for now. Excellent reward for existing customers….NOT.

      To be fair, you did sign the contract. Surely you were aware that it would cost you money to break the contract?

      • syousef on 20/02/2015 - 17:47
        -1

        Yes I was aware. I got a galaxy S4 in the bargain. It's still annoying to have gotten stuck with one of the plans they came out with when things were at their most expensive.

    • AssociatedNuggets @ Telstra on 21/02/2015 - 18:22

      Unlike other carriers, of that $315.69, you only pay $50.00.

      So your early termination cost is $263.07 + $50.00 = $313.07.

  • tf323 on 20/02/2015 - 13:04
    +2

    Need a starting point lower than $45 to get me remotely interested

  • abacus on 20/02/2015 - 13:17

    Isn't Boost the same full Telstra coverage at $40 unlimited and 2.5Gb?

    • [Deactivated] on 20/02/2015 - 13:18

      Boost doesn't get 4G

      • abacus on 20/02/2015 - 13:20

        Is this deal 4G? Can't see it anywhere.

        • [Deactivated] on 20/02/2015 - 13:47
          +2

          As far as I know, the big 3 telcos don't have 3G plans anymore.

        • AssociatedNuggets @ Telstra on 20/02/2015 - 14:53
          +2

          If you get any plan with Telstra, you have access to the full range of connectivity we provide.

  • snippy on 20/02/2015 - 13:29
    +6

    Had a chat to Telstra.
    I think my prepaid cap encore option with them is still better, they tried hard to move me over. =p
    $40 gets me 2GB (I can use my credit to buy 2 blocks of 700MB on top of my 600MB)
    $550 worth of calls as well
    Free calls from 6pm - 6am everday to all australian numbers

    If you are on the Cap Encore I suggest you do not move! =)
    https://www.telstra.com.au/mobile-phones/prepaid-mobiles/fre…

    • mrrizzle on 20/02/2015 - 14:16

      Is the Cap Encore available for new subscribers or are they being phased out for the Freedom plans?

      • AssociatedNuggets @ Telstra on 20/02/2015 - 14:53

        They were phased out last year.

    • sn809 on 20/02/2015 - 14:40

      Hmm I almost got duped in the razzle dazzle and moved my wife over.
      Thanks

    • Pab23q on 20/02/2015 - 17:20

      Dont forget - You can use the credit in the Android market. I'm assuming you cant do the same with OP's offer hey?

    • ricochet on 21/02/2015 - 10:16

      I looked at the same thing and the prepaid cap encore option is definitely better with no lock-in period.

      For the same $55 you would get 3.8GB data (800MB plus a 3GB pack bought with the credit) and still have $6 left over each month to buy google play apps/subscriptions.

      However I can see this deal being great for those who don't want to have to remember to recharge, or worry about buying data packs - I'd recommend this for any new family iPhone owners for a tech-supportless experience!

  • soulblade64 on 20/02/2015 - 13:32

    I tried moving my older $50 BYO plan to the $55 plan on a 12 month contract, but Telstra told me they would only apply one of the two promotions, not both. That was online via their 24x7 web chat, I think I will pop in store on Sunday to talk to them directly…

    • coyney on 20/02/2015 - 14:47

      I just spoke to the web chat and they said that you can have both.

    • AssociatedNuggets @ Telstra on 20/02/2015 - 14:57

      Both offers apply. The Telstra Upgrade (first bonus) will get applied on the spot, the second applies within 48 hours.

      • aussieaubs on 01/03/2015 - 12:32

        Can you help please. Can I get 3.5GB on this plan for $55. I am at the Telstra store fountain gate. Should the in store associate know about the bonus 1GB on the 2.5GB ??

        • aussieaubs on 02/03/2015 - 07:26
          +1

          It's ok. One store had no clue about the deal. Another store had it advertised in store

        • AssociatedNuggets @ Telstra on 03/03/2015 - 01:08
          +1

          @aussieaubs: Glad you managed to sort it out.

  • braddy on 20/02/2015 - 14:14

    Nice… thanks !!

    My $60 p/m 1.5GB plan ran out.. so i re-signed up yesterday and thought 2.5GB deal was great… my upgrade got delayed.

    I used the 24/7 chat online thing just now and talked with an operator (named Ar i think) and they cancelled my delayed plan and set me up with this new plan, which includes both bonus data..

    so now my monthly plan is $5 cheaper with an extra 2GB data.

    Happy with that.

    (and Telstra coverage is best, ive tried the others and always come back).

    [edit] BYO plan

  • coyney on 20/02/2015 - 14:17

    Hmmm now the question is, do I go $45 for 2gb or $55 for 3.5gb

    • AssociatedNuggets @ Telstra on 20/02/2015 - 14:57

      1GB data pack is $15. So definitely worth the price difference for the data alone, let alone the extra calls.

  • DadBangr on 20/02/2015 - 15:15
    -2

    My current contract expires on the 2nd of May. What is my plan of action rep? Cheers!

  • dontpanic on 20/02/2015 - 15:18

    This is great. I was on the Mobile Accelerate Casual $55 plan, paying $15/m for extra data (after getting screwed around by Telstra when they called me up and offered me a deal that turned out to be literally too good to be true… long story). So this effectively gives me more calls and more data for the same price, without any lock-in contract.

    But seriously, if it weren't for the fact that Optus and Vfone suck balls where I live, I'd have switched long ago. Customer support seems to have dropped off a cliff in the last year or two…

  • Fin88 on 20/02/2015 - 15:38

    Thanks OP for heads up - contacted telstra on live chat and they switched me over to the new conract and waived the fees to get the 3.5gb - too easy!

  • Avada Kedavra on 20/02/2015 - 15:58

    Currently with Vaya (much regret), worthwhile switching to the $55 plan? Or should I just wait for the Amaysim 4G unlimited?

  • Adamiam on 20/02/2015 - 16:01

    Literally just signed up yesterday! Luckily on a month to month - Think I might switch to 12 months provided it gives me this upgrade locked in.

    • Adamiam on 21/02/2015 - 10:11

      Just as an update on this: I called Telstra, was able to cancel my initial order and sign up again on this. They confirmed that I'd get both sets of bonus data for as long as I choose to stay on the plan, even though I'm on a month to month.

  • Jezzabell on 20/02/2015 - 16:06

    I get 3.5gb pm with unlimited calls / text through boost on the tested network for $40

    • Adamiam on 20/02/2015 - 16:34

      Boost mobile runs on the wholesale Telstra network, which doesn't include 4G at this stage.

      That is also a great value plan though.

  • uccoffee on 20/02/2015 - 16:13

    there's no telstra reception at garden city westfield, upper mt gravatt and Warrigal Square, Runcorn. :(

    • eug on 20/02/2015 - 16:19

      Hmm, where in garden city? I have reception there. 8 Street used to have no reception, but now I have good 3G there.

      Haven't had problems at Warrigal Square either. I've only been to the maccas there though.

      • uccoffee on 21/02/2015 - 11:51

        i still got problem 2 weeks ago near 8 street, and the new wing, have they finally fix it?
        macca side is a little bit better, still drops out once a while, but if you are at the woolworth/restaurant/toilet part = no reception.

        • eug on 21/02/2015 - 21:24

          I had coverage at 8 Street when I was here last month.

          I'm sitting at Hakataya at warrigal square right now, in front of Woolworths. Posting this from my phone. I have 2 bars of 4G here. I walked up and down the block and it's consistent.

    • DJ on 20/02/2015 - 16:44
      +2

      @uccoffee And you're hoping someone on OzBargain can help you with this ?

      • uccoffee on 21/02/2015 - 11:49

        lol, not hoping, just complaining on every spots on the net.

  • arnieb on 20/02/2015 - 16:44

    Oh damn! I just joined Telstra after switching from liveconnected on feb6. Possible to get this extra data? I already took the 1gb from the mobile accelerate promo

    • arnieb on 28/02/2015 - 19:17

      I called telstra and asked about getting the new plan for free - they basically said since the cooling off period had already passed (10 days) I would have had to pay an extra $50 to get a new contract.

  • kapone on 20/02/2015 - 16:50

    Or for those that don't need 4G but want Telstra network, $40 of Boost credit gets you unlimited calls and SMS, plus 2.5GB data.

  • Jasonsational on 20/02/2015 - 17:00

    Thanks for bringing this to the light! I was on the same $50/1gb plan for 5 years and just had a chat to Telstra. Now i'm on a $45 p/month plan with 3GB of data / $550 of calls/text. Happy with that!

    • eug on 20/02/2015 - 17:11

      Hmm, how'd you get 3GB for $45?

  • LoungeLizard on 20/02/2015 - 17:28

    Employment verification? I've been a Telstra customer for 10+ years, but I still have to jump through all the BS hoops to try and get this plan. No thanks.

  • centrelink on 20/02/2015 - 19:08

    Tempted to go, at the moment on the $12.99 TPG plan which is only 3G. Last 2 months I overused my data and TPG had to take more money from my account. Can anyone advise me if $40 or $55 is worth the price for me as I use an iPhone 6 Plus.

    • noise36 on 20/02/2015 - 19:12

      4g is very fast and will improve your phone experience greatly… No brainer.

  • noise36 on 20/02/2015 - 19:09

    Very good deal! Crappy data limits is the only real downside traditionally with telstra.

  • guidedlight on 20/02/2015 - 19:26

    Is this deal available on the $39 staff plan?

    • guidedlight on 20/02/2015 - 20:04

      I just confirmed. Staff plan is not included…that that plan is already amazing value.

  • Pughgo on 20/02/2015 - 19:28

    Awesome just recontracted on the $55 plan

    Thanks

  • JimmyF on 20/02/2015 - 19:44

    So on the $55 plan, it says 1.5GB + 1GB bonus (expires on 27th April)….. Then choose either 1GB bonus or calls.

    Are we sure that this is going to be 3.5GB of data for the life of the plan?? or just until 27th April then it drops back to 2.5GB?

    • eug on 21/02/2015 - 00:31
      +2

      Are we sure that this is going to be 3.5GB of data for the life of the plan?? or just until 27th April then it drops back to 2.5GB?

      Yup we are sure. It's for the life of the plan, not the life of the contract. Check out the fine print at the bottom of the page linked to above.

      BYO 1GB bonus data offer: The offer is effective for the life of your plan unless you move to an ineligible plan or cancel your plan.

      Telstra Upgrade: Available on $55 and above Mobile Accelerate Plan (including Data Share Plan) and 24 month $45 and above Mobile Accelerate BYO Plan (including Data Share BYO Plan). Some usage is excluded, such as calls/text/MMS to premium numbers (eg 19xx numbers), 1234, 12455, 12456 and satellite numbers, content charges and use overseas. Unused allowances expire monthly. Your chosen Telstra Upgrade will start on your contract commencement date, and will remain on your account until you recontract, cancel your plan or move to an ineligible plan.

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