This was posted 9 years 23 days ago, and might be an out-dated deal.

Related
  • expired

6 Months of Free Presto

3740
6 Months of Free Presto
Go to Deal
jonathonsunshine on 02/11/2015 - 20:17 presto.com.au (5456 clicks)
Last edited 15/04/2016 - 10:25 by 2 other users
PRESTO

This deal has supposedly expired and the original thread has it marked thusly but a comment down the the bottom said they'd used it a few days ago and it is still working today…

So… REPOST.
Want 6 months of free Presto, Netflix' special needs equivalent?

Text "PRESTO" to 0498 500 400 to receive your code. Was told that its meant to be for Telstra customers only and offer expired in October but just did it then and signed up.

You'll still need a credit/debit card to verify account.

Mod: To remind yourself to cancel/review your Presto before the 6 month trial ends, hit the NEW Reminder link below where you can auto-add this event to your Google Calendar, iPhone etc. as well as custom date OzBargain reminders.

Entertainment

Related Stores

Presto
Presto

closed Comments

  • mick123 on 02/11/2015 - 21:37

    any idea where to put the code (from the text from telstra) if you already have a presto membership?
    I just cancelled my current period yesterday and it says "Subscription: Presto Entertainment - Pausing on 20/11/2015"

    • agentsmith on 03/11/2015 - 07:46

      It's for new customers/accounts only

  • love86 on 02/11/2015 - 21:39

    Thanks OP

    I`m getting a DRM error saying " youre not authorized to view this content"

    Can anyone please advise what i`m doing wrong?

    • jonathonsunshine on 02/11/2015 - 21:45

      Firefox said I needed flash player. But it worked fine on Edge (windows 10) out of the box. Try chrome? If you're all signed up properly then go to the Presto forum.

    • tedibaba on 02/11/2015 - 23:04

      Hi I got the same error on firefox but works fine on edge.

  • JuryWheel on 02/11/2015 - 21:44

    Does anyone have access to the current .apk? I wanted to try this on my Amazon Fire Tv's

  • T1OOO on 02/11/2015 - 21:49

    worked for me , but i couldnt enable the last rating…. wouldnt turn on.

  • r3volt on 02/11/2015 - 21:52

    The app on my Samsung TV is a bucket of shit

    • j5ive on 02/11/2015 - 22:19
      +2

      Agree, holy hell its like using a nintendo; except the NES was quicker!!!

  • plentifoo on 02/11/2015 - 21:53

    already have the free 2 months from AMEX, wonder if it stacks or i can use the code at a later date?

  • ev3nfl0w on 02/11/2015 - 21:57

    Thanks!

  • fookos on 02/11/2015 - 22:12

    How long did it take to get the code texted back? Don't think it worked for me - would have thought almost instant response - automated.

    • JordanM on 02/11/2015 - 22:16

      Took a few mins for me, on Telstra.

  • jonathonsunshine on 02/11/2015 - 22:14
    +1

    Was instant when I did it.

  • SilentBob on 02/11/2015 - 22:20

    Tried this the last time they had free, was horrible platform with garbage content. Wonder if they upped their game..

  • [Deactivated] on 02/11/2015 - 22:22

    "internet connection with minimum speed of 3 Mbps"

    Not even going to bother :(

    • jonathonsunshine on 02/11/2015 - 22:31
      +1

      3Mbps is pretty slow? Basic cable is 10, ADSL2+ is up to 24, Cable and NBN can go up to 100?

      • [Deactivated] on 02/11/2015 - 22:43

        Basic cable is 10? In what planet…

        Just tested. Mine's barely a measly 2 WTF MAKES MY EYES RAIN :'(

        http://www.speedtest.net/

        • jonathonsunshine on 02/11/2015 - 22:47
          +1

          I'd be complaining to my provider. ADSL is kinda hit and miss, I'm 3km from the exchange and still get 8. Get 25 on Amaysim LTE. I'd try disconnecting everything except one computer connected by Ethernet cause that's messed up. I was getting 10Mbps on cable back in '99

        • [Deactivated] on 02/11/2015 - 22:49

          @jonathonsunshine:

          Thanks, will test it out.

        • Gina Rinehart on 02/11/2015 - 22:58
          +1

          @jonathonsunshine: There are so many variables it is pointless to say "do xyz to improve speed", because 99% of speed issues are the fault of the crappy old kilometres of copper on ADSL. A lot of people make the mistake of buying a fancy $200 modem, etc. and it ends up giving the exact same speeds, because that's the limit of the line.

          You're lucky to get 8mbps on ADSL, I was getting 2.8 on mine before switching to TransACT VDSL2 (Canberra only) which now gives me a comfortable 52mbps.

          Just because time goes on, doesn't mean internet speeds go up ;) Sounds like your 10Mbps cable in '99 was a very extremely good connection back then

        • jonathonsunshine on 02/11/2015 - 23:09

          @brezzo: yeah but this guy is on cable? Should be getting way better that 2.2Mbps. And even though I lived in inner suburban Brisbane, I was under the impression that Cable was just that fast. I will stand by my comment that Cable should be faster that 3Mbps.

          Optus lists there "base speed" on cable as 30Mbps

    • blongle on 02/11/2015 - 22:44

      I get about 2.2 Mbps at my place and it works fine, no buffering

  • bashprompt on 02/11/2015 - 22:23

    Thanks OP! Wouldn't let me sign up via Chrome on OS X but Safari worked a treat, Cheers!

  • phenomenomenom on 02/11/2015 - 22:23
    +14

    Don't know if it'll work but I received this generic code in an email "TEL515TBV3" with instructions to sign up via https://www.presto.com.au/telstra

    If it works, let us know! Could help skip the texting hassle.

    • unity1 on 02/11/2015 - 22:47
      +1

      Same, 6 months free. Generic code.

    • woteva on 02/11/2015 - 23:22
      +1

      This code works - just signed up.

    • CVonC on 03/11/2015 - 00:18

      damnit could've saved me SMS money! although it's already included in my quota…..

    • ndenham on 20/11/2015 - 21:11

      Mate you should post this as a new deal unless the promo code has already been posted. It worked for me and I've already had 6 months free.

  • eagleanthony on 02/11/2015 - 22:40

    Thanx OP!

  • NeoWilson on 02/11/2015 - 22:41

    always have the error when trying to play any video .. decided not to waste my time

    • NeoWilson on 03/11/2015 - 01:04

      looks like they fixed it or something.. works now.

  • Reuben Brown on 02/11/2015 - 22:43

    Works for me :)

  • bunnybash on 02/11/2015 - 22:47

    I got no reply from the text message… am with an Optus MVNO.

    • evatron on 02/11/2015 - 22:52
      +1

      Im with Virgin and it worked for me. Maybe just try again.

      • bunnybash on 02/11/2015 - 22:57

        Good advice, I tried again and it did work… who knows what went wrong the first time!

    • huubang on 03/11/2015 - 09:34

      I'm Optus and it works for me

  • blahbkahz on 02/11/2015 - 22:52

    thanks OP, not sure what to watch though - list seems limited..

    • jonathonsunshine on 02/11/2015 - 22:54
      +11

      Oh, its not for watching. It's just for having. Like all free stuff.

  • blitzzbargain on 02/11/2015 - 23:01

    Assuming that they found out that we are not a Telstra customer, what will be the consequences?

    • cainn on 03/11/2015 - 03:36
      +3

      Jail. For all of us.

      • aboabo on 03/11/2015 - 12:28

        …in the one cell.

  • curlyone12 on 02/11/2015 - 23:06
    +3

    I just entered the code that I found on the Telstra Crowd forum (TELTB6MTH615) and it changes the package cost to say "You will be charged $0.00 per month for the first 6 months, then $14.99 per month there after". SMS is not required.

    https://www.presto.com.au/Telstra/TELTB6MTH615?step=subscrip…

  • tedibaba on 02/11/2015 - 23:06

    Thanks Op
    It works on TPG(Optus or Vodafone)

  • Matt88 on 02/11/2015 - 23:09
    +1

    Good timing - I just got a calendar reminder to cancel my current 6 month free subscription. Cancelled the old one and signed up for a new 6 months free.

  • Michaelangelo on 02/11/2015 - 23:18

    I used the generic code and it worked. Now I have more reasons not to fall asleep in bed at night.

    Thank you.

  • musicinbed69 on 02/11/2015 - 23:31

    Where is the HD stuff? Literally everything I find looks like dvdrips…. What is this, 2005?

    • Junk Sifter on 02/11/2015 - 23:33
      +1

      Browser streams look like arse. Presto only streams HD in the app, with Chromecast too.

      • musicinbed69 on 03/11/2015 - 00:30

        thanks mate

      • ITveteran on 03/11/2015 - 01:02

        Good to know they do provide HD programs. Still what's the advantage compared to Netflix? I don't think Presto can compare to Netflix US catalogue anyway.

  • Ripley on 02/11/2015 - 23:47

    Is there no app for ps4?

    • jonathonsunshine on 03/11/2015 - 00:04

      My understanding is that some smart TVs have an app. Other wise the Telstra box, pc, chrome cast or apple airstream or whatever it's called.

  • IdBuyThat4aDollar on 02/11/2015 - 23:52
    +2

    If your looking for a good TV show to watch on Presto…..Mr Robot

    • jonathonsunshine on 03/11/2015 - 00:01

      Halt and Catch Fire. Not exclusive, I just really like it. It's been renewed for season3 also.

  • mudkipz on 03/11/2015 - 00:02

    They charged $1 to my card. Does this get refunded? Just curious.

    • acai on 03/11/2015 - 00:49
      +1

      Yes

  • jv on 03/11/2015 - 00:07

    No Presto app on my Panasonic TV…

  • yabbadabbadoo on 03/11/2015 - 00:10

    Worked for me, thanks OP :)

  • CVonC on 03/11/2015 - 00:19
    +1

    once you've subscribed to a plan using the code.. can you then edit your CC details straight away? or do you have to wait 6 months?

    • ezhang6767 on 03/11/2015 - 00:49

      No you can't. If you want to unsubscribe, you have to close the account.

      And btw, presto's program is poor quality. And not too many option when playing. It's rubbish.

  • CVonC on 03/11/2015 - 00:49
    +1

    Sorry
    You can't watch Presto on a jailbroken device

    This is on my rooted Note 3….

    No wonder the app is 2.1 stars

    • jonathonsunshine on 03/11/2015 - 00:50

      My lgg3 is rooted?

      • CVonC on 03/11/2015 - 00:51

        yeah i dunno man.. maybe it's cos i have a custom rom.. although mine is based on the official samsung one not cm :S

      • jonathonsunshine on 03/11/2015 - 00:51
        +1

        Ah snap, I installed it but never actually played anything. Got same message.

        • Slo20 on 03/11/2015 - 06:31

          Doesn't work on jailbroken iOS either. There used to be bypass tools (mainly xcon) to still allow the app to work however presto seemed to improved their jailbreak detection coding.

  • ITveteran on 03/11/2015 - 01:05

    So, this is a useless bargain for who have Netflix already?

    • jv on 03/11/2015 - 01:19

      useless bargain for who have Netflix

      Different shows… Depends what you like watching.

    • GameChanger on 03/11/2015 - 01:25

      Yes, apart from a couple of shows that might be interested in.

  • TheBean on 03/11/2015 - 01:10

    Thanks OP, works:)

  • rf123 on 03/11/2015 - 01:17

    How do I cancel subscription when approach 6 months time. Do I click pause subscription?

    • jv on 03/11/2015 - 01:19

      How do I cancel subscription

      You have to give them your first born…

  • BigglesKDH on 03/11/2015 - 01:26

    Presto has terrible device limits - only 4 devices can be registered but chromecast dongles count as a device so if you have two dongles and say two phones to cast to them you have already used up all 4 devices (and it also registers devices without prompting you so it is easy to use up the limit by mistake)
    last time i checked apple devices don't cast correctly as well - you just get a black screen when casting - the presto forum has complaints going back for over 6 months and they still haven't fixed it).
    And the quality is crap compared to Stan, looks like VHS and is very laggy and it also plays like crap on PC's (constant video stutter).

    • jonathonsunshine on 03/11/2015 - 03:24

      The few minutes I played (on my albeit pretty decent computer) were buttery smooth. Still only SD though.

      • BigglesKDH on 03/11/2015 - 09:28

        Maybe they fixed the PC playback problem, was it using microsoft silverlight? that was the previous issue, it caused lots of playback micro stutter. (apparently worked fine on Macs as they didn't use silverlight - but casting from ipads etc wouldn't work)
        I would test it but all my device slots are used up with two chromecast dongles and two phones to cast to them.

  • Morien on 03/11/2015 - 01:39

    Worked for me. No Telstra account, no problem.

  • whoopdeedoo on 03/11/2015 - 01:52
    +2

    Will presto and chill work?

    • jonathonsunshine on 03/11/2015 - 02:57
      +1

      Doubtful. But in my experience neither does Netflix and chill :(

  • lsdbeta on 03/11/2015 - 02:14
    +8

    Read that as 6 months of free pesto and clicked.

    Disappointment =/

    • Janko on 03/11/2015 - 10:20
      +1

      Me too :(

  • PureWicked on 03/11/2015 - 05:30

    curious about it but do almost all of my viewing on an Amazon bought Roku 2 (had it since 2012 I think) and I'm not sure this is available on it, and changing out to an Android based device (which also sounds flakey) isn't something I'd like to do.. (I do it now when the Mrs wants to watch iView or SBS but super rarely)

    anybody know if I can get this working on my Roku or is it just the local Telstra ones that are supported?

    I mainly watch Netflix and Amazon Prime, is this even worth the effort?

  • Ryk on 03/11/2015 - 07:43

    I'm not paying for this sh!t, but free, meh!

  • chick170 on 03/11/2015 - 08:46

    yay worked!

  • StranJer on 03/11/2015 - 09:02

    Worked for me, OPTUS.

  • robb6014 on 03/11/2015 - 09:16

    Works for me and free data too (Im on Telstra broadband)

  • Flying Ace on 03/11/2015 - 09:24
    +7

    That'll teach me to not copy and paste the number. I've been sending some poor sod "PRESTO" about four times over the last two days because I typed the number in wrong -_-

    • strangeloops66 on 03/11/2015 - 10:49
      +2

      So it was you! Anyways, made me check it out, haha.

  • huubang on 03/11/2015 - 09:33

    Can this be stacked with multiple codes from multiple phone number?

  • Vazzzah on 03/11/2015 - 09:38

    On Vodafone and worked for me.
    Thanks OP, great find

  • jinzo5 on 03/11/2015 - 09:54

    Just tried this - worked instantly. 6 months from today is Tuesday 3rd May 2016 so better set a reminder on phone

    • shanghaistar on 03/11/2015 - 10:32

      Better make sure they are counting hte month the same way. Would be nice if they indicated the date the trial time expires like Spotify does but I guess this is the tactic to get people to pay?

  • j5ive on 03/11/2015 - 10:38

    Anyone else get hit with a $1 charge today on their credit card??!

    • paragon on 03/11/2015 - 10:49

      I think that might just be a pre-authorisation charge so they can verify your credit card is legitimate?

    • strangeloops66 on 03/11/2015 - 10:50

      Yeah, but it will be reversed.

    • Rod71 on 03/11/2015 - 10:50

      Yes, I'd say it's just to verify the card. It will stay pending for a few days then disappear.

  • fvalemus on 03/11/2015 - 10:57

    Non-Telstra customer, new customer, new account, texted from Vodafone. It worked. Awesome, my free 6m Netflix from Optus is expiring this month, yeah another free premium TV/Movie streaming. Kudos OP!

    • strangeloops66 on 03/11/2015 - 16:42
      +1

      I'd question the use of the word "premium", but hey, it's free $0 per month.

  • Jdm2me on 03/11/2015 - 11:52

    The code works. but the presto keep on rejecting few of my credit card… it is weird. Anyone experience the similar thing?

  • SnakeDoctor on 03/11/2015 - 13:26

    Tried to use my Qantas FF card - it let me progress through, but complained at the end about not being valid :-(

    • Jdm2me on 03/11/2015 - 13:39

      yes that is exactly happened to me, it let me through and mention that it has something wrong. Even I used normal or prepaid cc it wouldn't let me through

Login or Join to leave a comment
Login Join