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Telstra 5GB Data + Telstra Cruise Mobile Phone - $9 Aus Post/DSE/Coles (before 25th Jan 2016)

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Telstra 5GB Data + Telstra Cruise Mobile Phone - $9 Aus Post/DSE/Coles (before 25th Jan 2016)
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wildstone on 12/11/2015 - 22:54 catalogue.auspost.com.au (4370 clicks)
Last edited 15/11/2015 - 16:20 by 2 other users

Given how this post gathers over 140 votes by merely taking advantage of Telstra's Christmas offer, I thought I should point out a better deal to the community. Not that I condone the seller's move by making money from taking advantage of the Telco's offer (nothing wrong with taking opportunity really), but this deal seems better. In light of this, may be the seller should sell those SIMs for $5 rather than $10? As they are not worth anything without Telstra's bonus data offer.

For $9 ($0.90 cheaper) and if you activate the SIM by choosing Telstra Freedom Plus before 25th January 2016, you get:
- 5GB of data to use for 28 days
- 50MB of bonus data for 28 days (so total 5.05GB)
- $10 of bonus top up credit
- A phone Telstra Cruise

Offer is for AusPost but might be able to price match Harvey Norman and the likes.

I just got one this afternoon and activated it, this is the balance from the account (note I have used up 300MB):
http://postimg.org/image/nz8ba9hgh/full/

Credit to ciab who posted the original Aus Post deal. Original Telstra 5GB bonus deal here.

Edit: Note that the SIM card size that comes with it is a standard SIM.

Edit 2: Also $9 in store at DickSmith.

Edit 3: Also $9 at Coles, see comments below. Available at Harvey Norman till 15/11: http://www.harveynorman.com.au/telstra-zte-cruise-pre-paid-m…

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  • RyanMK on 12/11/2015 - 23:00
    +2

    Out of curiousity, with these data deals, what do people usually use them for? Assuming you already have a mobile plan that provides sufficient data according to your usage.

    • wildstone on 12/11/2015 - 23:02
      +5

      You can put it in a 3G/4G modem, iPad, extra phone etc to create a hotspot. Good for travelling I guess where you don't have ordinary internet to use, especially in the coming Christmas period.

    • shapers on 12/11/2015 - 23:20
      +2

      My mum uses them in a modem when she goes to the beach house

    • samehada on 13/11/2015 - 00:57
      +4

      Let me tell you, I just disconnect my pathetic ADSL2+ service. My house is 3.5km cable length from the exchange and I got speedtest of <1.8Mbps… My house mate is running some torrent and I am very pissed off with the speed. Not to mention there was such high noise on the copper line and I got constant drop out last month… Enough is enough…

      I am using Telstra 4G now and also have 5GB from Amaysim deal I get much data to use anyway… I checked my usage history and I don't download much recently so I want a stable and fast internet. I can get 30Mbps on Telstra and Optus 4G which is >15times faster than my pathetic ADSL2+. I have Huawei Y550 and also the Telstra USB $19 on sale now to use …lol

      Also I may buy Telstra 4GX phone to test out 4GX speed. I was about to buy the Optus $2 day unlimited SIM on Gumtree but now I think it is not worth it for 3G speed. Also I can't accept the fact that I managed to activate 1 myself even after the cut off date of that deal and now I need to buy it (back then I don't see the need for it so let it expired).

      From now on I will look for all clearance Telstra Starter Kit to buy for my internet usage ;)

    • Windows7forever on 13/11/2015 - 10:34

      Everything illegal

    • garage sale on 13/11/2015 - 13:34

      Give to my 8 yr old in a modem during school holidays so he cant exceed my phone allowance which after 7GB is $10 per GB auto billed…..

      He can you tube till it stops with no bill shock

    • anastasiastarz on 14/11/2015 - 00:49

      Internet at the boarding house. I'm not on a plan and don't do contracts.

  • DeafMutePretender on 12/11/2015 - 23:07
    +1

    Is it 5GB 24/7 throughout the month or does the BS day/night restriction apply?

  • msmhw on 12/11/2015 - 23:08

    DSE have it for the same price but not sure if it has the same data with the sim card.

    http://www.dicksmith.com.au/prepaid-mobile-phones/telstra-cr…

    (buy 6 and use PAYBACK10 to get $10 off) doesnt work

    ebay link

    http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Telstra-ZTE-Cruise-3G-Prepaid-Mob…

    • wildstone on 12/11/2015 - 23:35
      +2

      Yes DSE will have the same data offer, however DSE has to be delivered so effectively it is about $19.

      • CandyMan on 13/11/2015 - 17:06

        Was advertised in DSE store today

        • wildstone on 13/11/2015 - 17:35
          +1

          Thanks, updated title.

    • samehada on 12/11/2015 - 23:40

      any discount with ebay for now?

  • engineeringprof on 12/11/2015 - 23:21

    Damn, I feel ripped off

  • luka on 12/11/2015 - 23:26

    I assume you can pull out the sim card, put it in a 4G modem and reactivate?

    • [Deactivated] on 13/11/2015 - 00:44
      +2

      You assume correctly.
      May require changing APN but isn't too hard.

  • [Deactivated] on 12/11/2015 - 23:30

    Does anyone know if I'd be able to use the 5GB overseas to the full effect, or would it either block the data usage or take it out in larger allotments?

    • ATangk on 12/11/2015 - 23:31
      +2

      Prob would not be able to use a single byte overseas. These data plans are for use in Australia only. Roaming internationally charges the balance directly, and would be very very expensive. Note that this balance is not 'call credit',but the dollar for dollar value of your recharge.

      • [Deactivated] on 12/11/2015 - 23:42
        +1

        Makes sense, still might be worth getting though for upcoming travel within Australia.

    • engineeringprof on 12/11/2015 - 23:33
      +2

      Definitely wouldn't be for overseas.

  • thydzik on 12/11/2015 - 23:30

    hmm, just bought the other deal.

    this sounds too good.

  • lemonsoju on 12/11/2015 - 23:47

    Is the simcard standard size or micro?

    I assume phone is network locked?

    • [Deactivated] on 12/11/2015 - 23:58

      Most certainly locked.

      • anastasiastarz on 14/11/2015 - 00:50

        For $5-10 it can by unlocked by @bagman

  • Kevan2 on 13/11/2015 - 00:00
    +1

    If the sim size was right, it could be used as back up sim in dual sim phone or private phone line. MicroSim is what I need.

    Then again if not micro I suppose I could cut it down to size if careful or not.

    Has anyone had any luck with this strategy.

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Subscriber_identity_module#/me…

    Thanks

    • [Deactivated] on 13/11/2015 - 00:45

      Take it into a Telstra shop and they'll usually swap it over for you

    • samehada on 13/11/2015 - 01:00

      just get 3 in 1 SIM cutter on ebay for like $6 - $7

      • [Deactivated] on 13/11/2015 - 03:19

        And sandpaper it thinner.

        • samehada on 13/11/2015 - 04:36
          +1

          you don't have to, it will fit.

    • argonbay on 13/11/2015 - 03:19
      +4

      I cut mine down with a sharp pair of scissors using template I downloaded from here:-
      http://www.gosoftworks.com/GoSoftWorks/NanoSIM_files/nanosim…

  • Balls on 13/11/2015 - 00:01

    As much as the phone is literally free…you reall cant get much of use since its locked and i cant imagine this day and age you use this phone with telstra…anyhooo still great deal

    • Riker88 on 13/11/2015 - 05:41

      I am with Telstra and am happy with its speed and coverage compared to other networks.

      Free is free!

  • CodeXD on 13/11/2015 - 00:04

    Can you please advise what size sim it comes with?

    • wildstone on 13/11/2015 - 00:18

      It comes in a standard sim, you could cut it or do a sim swap at Telstra.

      • Diji1 on 13/11/2015 - 02:16

        Telstra will cut it at any store.

        • tonester on 13/11/2015 - 10:07

          sim swap at Telstra

  • tonester on 13/11/2015 - 00:52

    Offer is for AusPost but might be able to price match Harvey Norman and the likes.

    $14.50 @ http://shop.davidjones.com.au/djs/en/davidjones/telstra-crui… - price match using amex :)

  • HuskyD on 13/11/2015 - 02:30
    -1

    So how do you get the phone and the 5GB data for $9.00?

  • mazsupilami on 13/11/2015 - 05:11

    I think the phone comes with the sim and by activating it, choosing appropriate plan they give u 5Gb

  • ciab on 13/11/2015 - 06:18

    Nice deal OP

  • sickllama on 13/11/2015 - 06:33
    +1

    Does this phone have hotspot capability?

    • snappy1234 on 13/11/2015 - 06:40
      +1

      Even if it did it would drive you insane.
      * battery =bad
      * no 4G

      **** but that is just my opinion :)

      • sickllama on 13/11/2015 - 07:04

        Thanks

      • highkite on 13/11/2015 - 10:05
        -4

        no big difference in 4g/3g in real life. I usually get 5-8 Mbit/s with 3g, sometimes twice as much. It's difficult to tell the difference until you torrent.

        • BradH13 on 13/11/2015 - 12:50
          +1

          That couldn't be further from the truth.

          4G is way faster in real life scenarios, such as pinging (loading) a website and jumping on YouTube, etc.

    • highkite on 13/11/2015 - 10:02

      You should be able to share internet via USB wire.

  • fryandlaurie on 13/11/2015 - 08:06

    Does this come with any credit that can be used for Google play?

    • wildstone on 13/11/2015 - 11:39
      +1

      No credit, just $10 bonus call credit and 50MB bonus data usually, but additional 5GB bonus before 25th Jan.

      • fryandlaurie on 13/11/2015 - 11:58

        Thanks mate. Good deal regardless.

  • macr0hard on 13/11/2015 - 08:28
    +1

    silly question but is this phone locked to Telstra?

    • snappy1234 on 13/11/2015 - 08:31
      +1

      @macrOhard

      Yes. :)

  • [Deactivated] on 13/11/2015 - 08:31
    +1

    I wish there was a longer expiry available for a backup device

  • mazsupilami on 13/11/2015 - 08:45

    Sold out in canberra

    • CodeXD on 13/11/2015 - 10:45

      Is this whole of Canberra or you just checked Canberra city?

      • CodeXD on 13/11/2015 - 11:48

        Edit: just bought one from Auspost in Canberra centre, I got the last one as they had to give me the one on display

  • hrcdan on 13/11/2015 - 08:55

    Is this Aus wide?

    • hrcdan on 13/11/2015 - 09:03

      Never mind getting from harvey norman instead

  • [Deactivated] on 13/11/2015 - 08:55
    +2

    Guess I'm not running out of data anytime soon now I have

    5GB Amaysim Plan.
    2x $10 3 Month Amaysim 5GB
    1x Telstra 5GB Sim

    Still tempted to pick one of these up though..!

    • malouphix on 13/11/2015 - 11:53
      +1

      If it feels good, do it.

  • hrcdan on 13/11/2015 - 09:04
    +1

    Also available at Harvey Norman

  • highkite on 13/11/2015 - 10:10

    Just bought 2 from local post office. They don't have it on display. Or to be more precise, they have seemingly the same item on display for $30. We checked the availability on their computer. Different offices have 0-6 in stock. Most offices still have 2-3 in stock.
    I haven't activated yet, so can't confirm 5 GB data. $10 credit is mentioned on the box.

  • qwertyzx on 13/11/2015 - 10:43

    I still have not activated my $10 sim card which was included with my Nokia Lumia. Will I get 5GB if I activate it now?

  • prhino on 13/11/2015 - 11:16

    Where does it say you get the data?

  • Mehrad on 13/11/2015 - 11:43

    Same price in the JB HIFI when I stopped by to price match and still our of stock. Eventually Price matched from HarveyNorman. Thanks for the post.

  • Purepwnage2 on 13/11/2015 - 12:50

    Picked up 2 at Dick Smith for $9 each. could potentially get another 10% off with this- https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/219587

    • wildstone on 13/11/2015 - 17:35

      Thanks, added into title.

      Edit: Actually, the t&c says exclude prepaid mobile product so I don't think 10% would work.

      • samehada on 14/11/2015 - 09:10

        It does work, I got 10% discount for my 2 Telstra Cruise yesterday :)

        • Purepwnage2 on 16/11/2015 - 10:02

          nice! At times the staff aren't entirely aware of the t&c so depends on the luck of the draw :)

  • Flowerbomb on 13/11/2015 - 14:33

    Two left at Adelaide post office near Chinatown. In the historic building.

  • Chemhaz on 13/11/2015 - 16:28

    Does anyone know if the the phone allow you to share your internet (Hotspot), if it does it could make a nice cheap WiFi Modem.

    • wildstone on 13/11/2015 - 17:46
      +1

      The phone does not have WiFi, so can't really do hotspot I think.

  • FrugalPoodle on 13/11/2015 - 19:50

    Also available at Coles for $9.

    The SIM card can be pressed out as either normal size or micro.

    • wildstone on 15/11/2015 - 16:19

      Updated title. Cheers.

  • macamaca on 14/11/2015 - 11:59

    Hoping to activate it then put in iPad.
    Any issues with this?

    • msmhw on 14/11/2015 - 14:43

      it should work without problem

  • spin17 on 14/11/2015 - 12:29

    Looks like jb hi fi has the same deal. They had a price tag for $9 but it scanned at $39. I told them about the price tag and then they had a look. When he came back he was holding the price tag and said that's cheap. Called the manager and they gave it to me for $9. Hopefully they put the price tag back.

  • JTR on 14/11/2015 - 16:28

    Just grabbed one from DSE, nothing on display and the staff member was not sure but when I insisted a little he found one under the counter and it scanned @ $9 so all good. Thanks for posting the deal.

  • empty456 on 15/11/2015 - 12:32
    +1

    Is $9 in our local Coles too.

  • CodeXD on 16/11/2015 - 00:56

    Anyone know the cheapest device/phone to buy to use this sim card as hotspot?

    Planning on buying this phone tomorrow for $29 but just wondering if there is a cheaper option http://www.officeworks.com.au/shop/officeworks/p/telstra-zte…

    • WatchNerd on 17/11/2015 - 21:55

      That's pretty cheap, but if you don't need the phone functions you could get Vodafone 3G Pocket WiFi + 3GB for $39.00 @Harvey Norman and get another month of internet with 3gb data.

      • CodeXD on 17/11/2015 - 22:16
        +1

        I refunded the phone today, it was too slowly to use as a hotspot, plus the battery dies too quickly. Planning on getting Telstra 4g WiFi modem tomorrow when this deal starts

        • WatchNerd on 17/11/2015 - 22:20

          That's perfect, plus another month with 2gb.

  • abacus on 18/11/2015 - 17:54

    Disregard please, as above. At Coles for $9 from 18th November, presume it's the same deal with the 5Gb.

  • User171634 on 28/11/2015 - 16:09

    Is this deal still going?

    • wildstone on 28/11/2015 - 17:04

      Yes all links still show $9 for the Cruise.

  • DeafMutePretender on 29/11/2015 - 17:44

    $9 for:
    1) 5GB
    2) Power charger (that you can use with other phones)
    3) Probably crappy earphones
    4) Undoubtedly crappy phone
    5) ???
    6) OzBargain Seal of Approval

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