[Incorrect deal] Vodafone Red SIM Only— $35/Mth Unlimited Calls/Text & Double Data (6GB) - Dick Smith

AssociatedLJayskies @ Dick Smith / Kogan on 04/05/2015 - 06:55
Last edited 04/05/2015 - 15:21 by 1 other user

Hey guys,

Following on from Giles Vodafone post here, Dick Smith have a 'Double Data' promotion for Vodafone Red Sim Only plans.

This $50 Red Sim Only plan costs just $35 per month and gives you:

  • unlimited calls within Australia
  • unlimited SMS to Australian and international numbers
  • 6GB of data (3GB doubled)
  • 300 minutes of calls to any foreign country
  • $5 international roaming

This is available in store only - just speak to Dick Smith staff members or store-in-store Vodafone Reps in select Dick Smith Stores (NSW: Parramatta, George St, Warringah, other states have no store-in-store pilot)

Same T&C's exist as per Giles deal above. I currently have no more information than this, but I will update this deal with link/photo proof and deal expiry once I'm at work.

Cheers!

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Comments

  • gawky on 04/05/2015 - 07:05
    +14

    O.o
    Holy… Bargain

  • Gorian4 on 04/05/2015 - 07:15
    +10

    Once you sign up, is it indefinitely?

    • get-innocuous on 04/05/2015 - 10:12
      +2

      I would guess, knowing the way Vodafone's bonus data offers usually work in the system, that it will be applied for 12 or 24 months, and will revert to 3GB after that. Still, a good deal.

      • Shwayne on 04/05/2015 - 10:55
        -1

        I hope we get a response soon, and we aren't being deliberately unanswered.

  • highon2str on 04/05/2015 - 07:17
    +16

    That's insane. Does the extra 3 GB only apply for a certain period?

    • bm on 04/05/2015 - 12:48

      And is the data billed per Kb or per Mb?

  • legen.dary on 04/05/2015 - 07:24

    So you have to be an existing Vodafone post paid customer to get this deal?

    • Draxxx on 04/05/2015 - 11:31

      Yeah, would like clarification on this too..
      Would like to get the Missus on this..

  • porsche26c on 04/05/2015 - 07:27

    so how long does it last for once you sign up? also when does this deal end? (just boosted up for another 20 days so need to wait)

  • Bcmhfc on 04/05/2015 - 07:40

    Is it available in any Vic stores?

    • AssociatedJayskies @ Dick Smith / Kogan on 04/05/2015 - 08:47
      +1

      Deal is nationwide, in-store (Dick Smith) only

  • ashar on 04/05/2015 - 07:45
    +1

    Need to find a post paid Voda friend :).. This is almost too good to be true.. Primarily because of the 300 international minutes

  • renaldof on 04/05/2015 - 07:51
    +1

    waiting to see more details about this before going to DS on my lunch break. Sounds too good to be true but if this is a indefinite deal, I will happily switch from my Boos mobile

  • Tafe on 04/05/2015 - 08:18
    +2

    Pretty great deal if true… I await with baited breath.

    • thebargainhunter on 04/05/2015 - 08:29
      +14

      Does that mean you ate prawns?

      • Tafe on 04/05/2015 - 09:16
        +3

        Dammit.

  • zulus on 04/05/2015 - 08:34

    Interesting how existing 50$ Red Plan customers can take advantage of this DS deal… (I am aware of this trick: https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/192739#comment-2725036 but would prefer to save hassle of doing this backflip)

  • Dealayed on 04/05/2015 - 08:35

    Still not sure if you can cancel your initial postpaid account ( the one you will use to sign up for this new $35 plan) ?
    Also can you guys please confirm if voda's network has improved in the last 3 years ??

    • AssociatedJayskies @ Dick Smith / Kogan on 04/05/2015 - 08:46
      +3

      Vodafone have spent heaps improving their network over the last few years. They offer a 30 day 'Network Guarantee' for all those tempted by a switch to Vodafone

    • Freeslave_44 on 04/05/2015 - 08:50
      +2

      been with them for 24 months. i live in the sydney hills district and i have no issues with the network: voice or data. it is not as fast as telstra but it works for my needs - light browsing, no online gaming etc. others might have a different opinion.

    • nocure on 04/05/2015 - 09:21

      Been a VF customer for years …came across when they took over 3 mobile ….they have improved a lot and we get great 4g on the Southside Brisbane but it all depends on your local area, best to ask around your neighborhood.

    • Slippery Otter on 04/05/2015 - 09:27

      Works great with VOIP here in West Footscray. Even better than Telstra. Running 4G.

    • eggyolk on 04/05/2015 - 12:28

      From what I was told by a sales representative, if you cancel the initial postpaid account the discount will go away for the second account :(

  • AssociatedJayskies @ Dick Smith / Kogan on 04/05/2015 - 08:45
    +28

    I'm currently gathering answers to all your questions, so sit tight.

    • OzSikh on 04/05/2015 - 08:58

      Thank you

    • OzSikh on 04/05/2015 - 09:46
      +2

      I just spoke to my local Dick Smith store (Melton VIC) and the guy said they are offering this $35 deal but not the double data. It's only 4GB. He actually put me on hold while he confirmed with Vodafone.

      • Maki on 06/05/2015 - 09:25

        Same here, checked with the DSE staff in SA. 4 GB only

  • Bcmhfc on 04/05/2015 - 09:04

    Is there any special promo code/package I need to ask for? Or just go into any store?

  • 0 0 0 on 04/05/2015 - 09:16

    Any idea if I could upgrade my existing contract to take up this deal?

  • ProjectZero on 04/05/2015 - 09:26

    Is the 6Gb for the life of the plan or just the first month? Currently paying $45 for the $50 red… might give them a call and see what they can offer… or ask if I am able to port from one red sim to another. lol

    Also, is this a month to month plan or a contract?

  • AssociatedPLA74 @ Dick Smith / Kogan on 04/05/2015 - 09:27

    Wonder if Vodafone would be able to match this deal. I'm definitely wanting to sign up for this deal. Very good deal!

    • batrarobin on 04/05/2015 - 09:31
      -7

      You are associated, you tell us.

      • ronnknee on 04/05/2015 - 09:43
        +8

        He's associated with Dicksmith, not Vodafone.

        • AssociatedPLA74 @ Dick Smith / Kogan on 04/05/2015 - 09:58
          +1

          Correct. I'm not associated with Vodafone.

    • Bellpop on 04/05/2015 - 09:32

      Deal!

  • lucksmith on 04/05/2015 - 09:30

    Is the double data promo for the life of the plan? Also, is this for a month to month plan? Or a 12 or 24 month contract?

  • n00dles on 04/05/2015 - 09:31

    It's been a very long time since I was last on Vodafone network, do they offer LTE now or just 4G at this point in time?

    Also be interested to know whether this deal is only for the first 2 months (common among telco providers) or the full lifetime of the contract. I'm sure this would be deal breaker for most people.

    • ProjectZero on 04/05/2015 - 09:36
      +1

      Isn't LTE and 4G the same thing?

    • dy4me on 04/05/2015 - 09:36
      +2

      In Australia 4G = LTE. Unlike the nonsense in the US.

      http://www.vodafone.com.au/aboutvodafone/network/4g/faq

      Short answer? Nothing. 4G is often referred to as LTE which stands for ‘Long Term Evolution’. Different handset manufacturers refer to both terms so on an iPhone you will see ‘LTE’ on the screen (when in 4G coverage) and in your menu settings, whereas on Android devices you could have both ‘4G’ and 'LTE' on your screen and in menu settings.

      • n00dles on 04/05/2015 - 09:57
        +1

        Ah that explains it, thank you for clearing that up :) much appreciated

  • Tomika on 04/05/2015 - 09:37

    "unlimited calls within Australia" is this refer to landline or mobile? e.g. voda to optus…etc?

    • ronnknee on 04/05/2015 - 11:29
      +1

      Yes, both landline and mobile.

      • Tomika on 04/05/2015 - 12:30

        that's cool!

  • gangnamstyle on 04/05/2015 - 09:37
    -5

    ㅡㅡㅡㅡㅡㅡㅡㅡㅡㅡㅡㅡㅡㅡㅡㅡㅡㅡㅡㅡㅡㅡㅡㅡㅡㅡㅡㅡㅡㅡㅡㅡㅡㅡㅡㅡㅡㅡㅡㅡㅡㅡㅡㅡㅡㅡㅡㅡㅡㅡㅡㅡㅡㅡㅡㅡㅡㅡㅡㅡㅡㅡㅡㅡ how can new customer get this promotion advantage? :(

  • congo on 04/05/2015 - 09:41

    How is the Vodafone's reception in Metro Sydney these days?
    It was awful before…s SMS went missing…drop outs..

    • dy4me on 04/05/2015 - 09:46
      +3

      Have had no issues and have been with them since 2007. Have seriously improved since their depths. Infact id say they are possibly better than optus at the moment. No dropout issues or missing txt

    • ynot1985 on 04/05/2015 - 09:47
      +1

      I'm on voda, works fine lately.. only time I had any bad reception was yesterday at the Star City. but there were so many people that even Telstra had no signal too

  • ynot1985 on 04/05/2015 - 09:41

    Im currently on no sim $35 plan with $20 add on to get 5 gb data..

    do I just rock up to a ds store and just ask them to change my plan?

    will they cancel my current plan + add on and move me to this new 35 dollar deal? or do I need to manually cancel my current plan + add on?

    please let me know

    Thanks

    also, do I need to show ds anything as proof this deal exist?

    • dy4me on 04/05/2015 - 09:47

      This is an Add-on Plan(Additional service). So No. You can cancel your existing plan. SO basically at the end of this plan you will have 2 mobile services and two numbers.

      • ynot1985 on 04/05/2015 - 09:49

        so does that mean I cant move my exiting number onto this $35 dollar plan?

        cause im currently on post paid … just that I got extra data

        • dy4me on 04/05/2015 - 09:51

          Yup. You need to take out an additional service to get this offer

  • OzSikh on 04/05/2015 - 09:43
    +2

    I just spoke to my local Dick Smith store and the guy said they are offering this $35 deal but not the double data. It's only 4GB. He actually put me on hold while he confirmed with Vodafone.

    I spoke to Melton VIC store

    • dy4me on 04/05/2015 - 09:50
      +3

      4GB? Its 3GB normally or double 6GB where did 4GB come from? He probably doesnt know about the promo

      • yojabbajabba on 04/05/2015 - 10:39
        +1

        +1gb if you order online? That's the only place I can think where he'd get 4gb for the $50 shared plan…

    • Ali1988 on 04/05/2015 - 10:06

      was that on 24 months lock in contract as well as per comment from Pielo below?

    • Maki on 06/05/2015 - 09:28

      Same here, checked with the DSE staff in SA. 4 GB only

      They said the double data only goes with the plans that you order a handset. If you got the phone outright, it will be 1GB extra.

  • AssociatedPielo @ Dick Smith / Kogan on 04/05/2015 - 09:57
    +5

    Hi Jayskies! Just a quick update on this deal: Please refer to the document we have been communicated (Vodafone Double Data Offer Cheat Sheet.pdf).
    I cannot share confidential documents, but I can quote you the offer: http://imgur.com/qGYhBEx

    This page resumes the information already available on the Vodafone page. We, at Dick Smith, can offer double Data on 24 month (Red $80+) contracts OR SIM only plans ($60+).
    Anything below that (Ex: Red $70 or SIM-Only $50) remain unchanged, thus, don't benefit from the double Data.

    The one exception is: Bonus 4GB per month for 24 months on $50 Red Sim Only 24 Months (New & Upgrading Consumer). Please note that the extra Data is only available for 24 months AND the contract changed from Month-To-Month to 24-Months lock-in.

    If you have some extra information I do not have, please let me know, I am very interested.

    • n00dles on 04/05/2015 - 10:00
      +7

      Thats completely different to the title of this post, bummer, well consider me out.

    • ashar on 04/05/2015 - 10:09

      Well Thanks.. Still good. So we end up with 6GB?

    • AssociatedPielo @ Dick Smith / Kogan on 04/05/2015 - 10:19
      +3

      Jayskies seems to be a Vodafone Rep, let's wait for his final call, once he gets to work.

      I am NOT saying this deal do not work, I am just sharing the information we have been communicated (which would explain why some customers such as OzSikhs have been refused the deal).

      Hopefully, it is just miscommunication and we, at Dick Smith store, are missing some Vodafone information. I would sign up for that $35 SIM-Only plan myself!

      If I do not hear back from Jayskies, I will call the Vodafone rep from my state, to see what is going on.

      • lucksmith on 04/05/2015 - 10:24
        +1

        Let's all keep our fingers crossed then. Cheers, Pielo.

    • soakedintaquila on 04/05/2015 - 10:24

      well, this also makes me wonder if there is a fine print that says the OP's offer is only valid if we have 2 services.

  • xioxxio on 04/05/2015 - 10:08
    -2

    Is this deal for a 24 month contract?

    • unkown on 04/05/2015 - 10:26

      It's SIM only, so no contract at all. You can cancel at any time. You get charged month to month.

  • Ali1988 on 04/05/2015 - 10:21
    +13

    It's already 10:20 and OP has not started work yet. Where can I apply for jobs at Voda.

  • [Deactivated] on 04/05/2015 - 10:21

    Just did it, ported wifey no over on a SHARED PLAN!!.. yes folks, it $35 for 3gb and you get to share it with the main account.

    • Utopian on 04/05/2015 - 11:30

      That's what I'd kill for. The mrs doesn't even use 500MB.

  • [Deactivated] on 04/05/2015 - 10:22

    Sorry, just realised this is the DS thread. I did it at Vodafone, not DS, so no double data.

  • pyramid on 04/05/2015 - 10:24
    +1

    Still hanging on $25 TC plan. I would have jumped on this if its $25. I don't need 6 gig of data but 1.5-2 Gig…

  • gunnny on 04/05/2015 - 10:31
    +1

    Now waiting for optus to respond with a similar offer. Or I am moving ASAP :D

  • Blyyth on 04/05/2015 - 10:32
    -3

    Keep in mind that Vodafone use an overseas call centre for this plan. The service from that overseas call centre is just woeful. The only plans the get access to the Tasmanian (Australian) call centre are the "Red Plans". I really want to leave Vodafone they burned me one to many times with that overseas call centre.

    Be warned, sure these plans are cheap and the network itself is better than it once was but you risk dealing with a call centre that typifies why people hate overseas call centres - their service is really bad.

    • lucksmith on 04/05/2015 - 10:37
      +6

      Personally, I've never had any issues with their overseas call centre agents. In fact, I've found them more accommodating and willing to negotiate for a better deal with my old contracts. I could have just been lucky, I guess.

    • Unorthodox on 04/05/2015 - 10:42
      +5

      Isn't this a RED SIMO? It's the $50 one which entitles 'red care'

      • Blyyth on 04/05/2015 - 11:05

        Careful, my understanding is that "Red Sim" and "Red Plan" are different - it is misleading. I ask an online chat rep about 8 weeks ago that same question with the outcome saying that Red Sim uses the overseas call centre. Red Plan get the Australian call centre.

        Here have a look -
        Red Plan - http://www.vodafone.com.au/personal/plans/red
        Red Sim - http://www.vodafone.com.au/personal/sim-cards/sim-only

        History: I was on a grandfathered $4.00 700MB of data plan with No Plans (grandfathered) for voice calls. That OS call centre told me that if I move to a $10 1GB data plan I would be able to get 4G Data speeds. I changed data plan to find out that No Plans (pay as you use) voice restricts any data to 3G only (They want people to migrate off No Plans). Told them I wanted my old plan back, made many calls and emails - Facebook'ed Australian customer service about problem. Was told they could not move me back even though I was told the wrong information by their customer service.

        It was funny, when I first rang to add a data pack 3 years ago, I was transferred 3 time and it took 45min on the phone to find someone at the overseas call centre who knew how do to it. So I don't claim the above view about the call centre in jest.

        • yojabbajabba on 04/05/2015 - 13:18

          I still have one of those $4 700mb packs still! I'm glad I kept it :)

        • nickdunn on 05/05/2015 - 18:03

          I have 2 postpaid plans. 2nd one I changed from Vodafone prepaid to postpaid, still keeping the old prepaid sim. Every time I called customer care from second number ,it goes to overseas centre. If I call from first postpaid sim, it goes to Australian centre. Hope it helps. I don't want to change my sim because overseas customer care is more helpful. Recently they help me with credit when I used my international call allowance and end up $300 bill.

        • nickdunn on 05/05/2015 - 18:07

          I have 2 postpaid plans. 2nd one I changed from Vodafone prepaid to postpaid, still keeping the old prepaid sim. Every time I called customer care from second number ,it goes to overseas centre. If I call from first postpaid sim, it goes to Australian centre. Hope it helps. I don't want to change my sim because overseas customer care is more helpful. Recently they help me with credit when I used my international call allowance and end up $300 bill.

    • bargainshunter on 04/05/2015 - 10:45
      +3

      Never had issues with Vodafone calling center. English easy to understand, unlike the old 3….

    • TheGMan on 05/05/2015 - 22:35

      You can ask to talk to the Australian call centre, those guys are freaking awesome!

    • topRamen on 09/05/2015 - 02:31

      I've had pretty good experiences with Vodafone's west Asian call centre e.g. I've called to top up data when I've blown my monthly a few times and had them give me free recurring data paks and refund time I didn't have a working phone. Though lots of it would be my own call centre background - I know how to be very likable over the phone. I'd much rather deal with OS call centers actually, especially the USA's.

  • annexe on 04/05/2015 - 10:48
    +1

    I've ported out of VODAFAIL few years back but this deal looks amazing! How's the network thesedays? Any improvements since?

    • n00dles on 04/05/2015 - 10:51
      +1

      I too ported away from vodafone a few years back due to poor network and other things, so I'll be interested to hear from others who are on vodafone what their experience is like.

      • Unorthodox on 04/05/2015 - 10:59
        +2

        I'd go on it just to test it out. The data, infinite calls/texts and international minutes is so darn appealing.

        And if OP is right, there's no lock in contract

      • shapers on 04/05/2015 - 11:45
        +1

        For me its improved heaps, sometimes I get Vodafone coverage in the same spot that my Telstra phone doesn't

      • cashews on 04/05/2015 - 12:05
        +5

        The network works great now that most of you guys aren't on it, so thanks!

    • lucksmith on 04/05/2015 - 10:56
      +1

      It has improved a lot for my area (Liverpool to Lidcombe). The net isn't blazing fast, but it's fast enough for my usage. I don't have call drop-outs and get my messages right away.

      • annexe on 04/05/2015 - 11:24

        Thanks luchsmith. I might pull the trigger and give it a go as well :) well worst thing it could happen is $35 and 2 porting request.

  • skirulz on 04/05/2015 - 11:00
    +1

    Just spoke to Dicksmith and they confirmed you get 6gb of data if you go on a 24month contract.

    My Question is since this is a Add on do u need to maintain your first service for the life of this contract or can you cancel your first service say in 2 months time?

    • Ali1988 on 04/05/2015 - 11:06

      24 months contract for SIM only. No Good

    • unkown on 04/05/2015 - 11:06

      Strange…the whole point of SIM only plans is that they have no lock-in contracts. It's in big bold text on Vodafone's SIM only plans webpage.

      I never do contracts, so I might reconsider if this is true.

      • skirulz on 04/05/2015 - 11:09
        +3

        For 24 months contract and 6gb of data i would be more then happy to sign up on this.

    • get-innocuous on 04/05/2015 - 11:23

      If this is the case than the extra 3GB of data is almost definitely only applied for 24 months, not lifetime. Still a good deal, though.

  • skirulz on 04/05/2015 - 11:07
    -1

    I doubt its going to get cheaper then this considering the 300 mins international calls and the 6gb data

  • n00dles on 04/05/2015 - 11:16
    +3

    I'm hesitant on the 24mth contract, I don't really care about the unlimited calls and text as I'm only interested in the data, but then what's the point of having 6gb if the speeds are not consistent throughout any day of the week. This was one of the main reasons why I ported halfway through my contract from Vodafone to Vaya (optus).

  • goku on 04/05/2015 - 11:28

    Any ideas on how to get this deal as a current non-Vodafone customer.

    • Brainwhacker on 04/05/2015 - 13:35

      You will need to apply as a post paid customer I suppose

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