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Virgin Mobile - 12GB Data and Unlimited Calls and Texts $50 Per Month Plus Bonus Credit

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Virgin Mobile - 12GB Data and Unlimited Calls and Texts $50 Per Month Plus Bonus Credit
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Chthonic on 23/06/2016 - 08:43 virginmobile.com.au (3392 clicks)
Last edited 24/06/2016 - 10:00 by 1 other user

$50 per month for 11GB of data with Virgin mobile. Unlimited Calls and texts. Listen to Guvera once per month (one song) to increase to 12GB.

Receive $50 credit back on month 3, then a further $50 back on month 6. So if you sign up for 6 months, total minimum cost is $200.

Works out to be $33.33 per month for 11GB data plus unlimited calls and texts.

EDIT: Critical information summary is here: http://www.virginmobile.com.au/Global/virgin-mobile/static/pdfs/cis-forms/CIS-$50-SIM-Plan-5May2016.pdf?v=2

Also includes $300 of international calls.

Thanks to Spizz: Also looks like Unlimited overseas calls to some countries. Check with Virgin Mobile which countries are included.

Thanks to Oztonyau: listen to Guvera once each month data becomes 12Gb/month (4GB included data + 4GB bonus + 3GB online bonus + 1Gb Entertainment Data Reward)

Thanks to Periscopenextgen: Possible bonus 5000 velocity points https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/254380

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  • deanylev on 23/06/2016 - 08:46
    +3

    Holy crap, can't beat that!

    • [Deactivated] on 23/06/2016 - 11:08
      +5

      Optus has the same (well, 10GB) for $36/mo with student discount. No need to wait for "free months" or "cashback". IMO the better option.

      • CheaperPlox on 23/06/2016 - 11:19
        +3

        Where can i find this deal?

        • [Deactivated] on 23/06/2016 - 13:46

          Isn't posted as doesn't directly meet guidelines, though you simply need to contact optus chat. Say your friend is on the older $60 sim only plan with 10GB of data but is getting $20 off and 10% student discount. (And/or say the $40 10GB plan - either works). They're happy to allow you on it still.

          Same plan with 8GB available publicly (http://offer.optus.com.au/student-hub/student-phone-plans/?s…), though for the 10GB plan you'll need to contact chat. Worth the 5-10 minutes imo, though for some the 8GB plan will do the job.

  • tomleonhart on 23/06/2016 - 08:48
    +3

    I'm on Amaysim. Do i want to switch to Virgin mobile ? :D

    • distemper on 23/06/2016 - 18:26

      They are both on the optus network

    • neil aus on 25/06/2016 - 16:10
      +3

      Customer service with Virgin mobile is outsourced overseas, and has some terrible policies, in my experience with them. Never again.

  • shmahoo on 23/06/2016 - 08:48
    +9

    have to call this a good deal.
    if the OP takes up this deal, maybe they can then afford to buy another vowel for their nickname!

    • batrarobin on 23/06/2016 - 10:11
      +7

      … and also lend you one.

      • shmahoo on 23/06/2016 - 14:01
        +2

        tht stngs!

  • [Deactivated] on 23/06/2016 - 08:52

    Awesome deal. Now just need a provider on Telstra network to match.

  • somebargainhunter77 on 23/06/2016 - 09:03

    Is this meant to be the deal that tops Woolworths Galaxy S7 deal?

  • Holysmoke on 23/06/2016 - 09:03
    +1

    There's $500 standard international calls

    • YellowKnight on 23/06/2016 - 10:32
      +1

      Description says $300

      • tghtarse on 23/06/2016 - 11:24
        +1

        Spoke to Online Chat:

        "Louie: That was an error but the real credits that the $50 sim plan comes is only $300 for International - sorry for the confusion. "

      • konholyoh on 23/06/2016 - 16:13

        CIS states $300 for international calls and text, that's what i read.

    • Holysmoke on 30/06/2016 - 16:14

      It now shows $300. Anyone have a screenshot showing the original $500?

  • nafe on 23/06/2016 - 09:07

    Very tempting as I'm off contract shortly…… do I need a new phone or not though hahahaha

  • darren870 on 23/06/2016 - 09:31
    +2

    Hmm, I keep going over my data on Vaya. Seems like this would be a good deal. So the bonus is till you cancel or change contracts right? Thats what I see in the fine print.

    Bonus Data: available when you sign up before 15 August 2016. Bonus amounts are: 1GB, 2GB, 4GB, 7GB & 5GB for the $30, $40, $50, $60 & $80 SIM (only) Plans, respectively; and 500MB & 1GB for the $40 & $80 (24 month) Phone Plans respectively. You will receive the bonus on top of your standard monthly data allowance (to use in Oz) until you cancel or change plans.

  • freakitude on 23/06/2016 - 09:35

    Thanks for the post decent value. Also can someone please point me to Where it say $300 international credit. Couldn't locate this. Thanks.

  • freakitude on 23/06/2016 - 09:48
    +1

    Thanks guys. Almost ready to pull the trigger on this. Currently on amaysim. Never used Virgin. Can someone please shed some light on how the coverage is compared to amaysim, which uses optus network.

    • kwchaz on 23/06/2016 - 09:49
      +1

      I thought Virgin were an Optus MVNO as well?

      • freakitude on 23/06/2016 - 09:52

        Is it ? Not a clue. Will wait for other replies.

      • fatpizza on 23/06/2016 - 09:53
        +1

        They do.

    • Jack D Price on 23/06/2016 - 10:36
      +2

      Been on Virgin ~10 years… no issues to complain about. Sydney/Wollongong regions

    • [Deactivated] on 23/06/2016 - 12:54

      Optus = Virgin, and coverage wise = vaya, amaysim, jeenee, iinet, spintel etc etc

  • jes on 23/06/2016 - 09:48

    Sounds like a deal where its better to stay on for 6 months and reevaluate options after..

    • dhleoz on 23/06/2016 - 09:51

      even if you go on this plan for a year, works out that u pay $500/12months or $41.6/month for these values. Pretty sure that in 1 year time, much better deals will come haha.

  • tghtarse on 23/06/2016 - 09:53

    Bonue Data = 4GB bonus + 3GB online bonus

    Does both of these would end in August or just the 4GB?

    • ilostnemo on 23/06/2016 - 09:57

      You will receive the bonus on top of your standard monthly data allowance (to use in Oz) until you cancel or change plans.

      • tghtarse on 23/06/2016 - 10:53

        does it say anywhere?

  • QWUX on 23/06/2016 - 09:56
    +5

    talking to a rep online. you are only eligible if you are a new customer, not if you want to change your plan.

    • koksanga on 23/06/2016 - 10:01
      +1

      Was about to ask. Thanks for the doing the leg work.

      • QWUX on 23/06/2016 - 10:09
        +1

        no worries. I'm tempted to transfer my number out and then back to virgin for this. but as other have observed, there will probably be a better deal soon anyway (and i would have to pay out the 3 months left on my current plan)….

    • [Deactivated] on 23/06/2016 - 10:25
      +1

      I'm arguing this point right now. He hasn't been able to show me anywhere that it states its only applicable for new customers so far.

      • QWUX on 23/06/2016 - 11:27

        let me know how you go. i argued the same thing but the guy gave up trying to explain how.

        • [Deactivated] on 23/06/2016 - 11:34
          +3

          They've offered it to me. Now I'm fuming so much about the bad customer service I don't know if I want to give them my business anymore.

        • QWUX on 23/06/2016 - 11:37

          @kevsta89: i wonder if i should try again. i was going to go the amaysim $40 plan, its only 7gb, but i think that would be enough for me, and saving the 10 a month adds up too…..

        • [Deactivated] on 23/06/2016 - 12:09
          +1

          @QWUX: Yes I think I get 7GB at the moment and never come close to using that even when I try. I'll probably be moving away from Virgin after the pathetic customer service I just received. Pity, I've been with them for over 15 years…not that they seem to care about that mind you.

    • jayzee on 24/06/2016 - 10:46

      I did an online chat, the rep told me she couldn't order it for me, as it's an online deal. I asksed her how I could keep my number if I order one online (with Virgin no plan atm), she said, when receive the sim pack, call the helpline to get it sorted.

      It seems there is no mention this deal is only for new customer from its web ads.

  • fatpizza on 23/06/2016 - 09:56
    +6

    Great deal. Still prefer the 10GB data plus unlimited calls/texts for $40 which is signed up for a little while ago though. :)

    • theaussie on 23/06/2016 - 14:54

      me too…..have your bills been ok? theyve had a few stuff ups with mine so far

      • fatpizza on 23/06/2016 - 16:23
        +1

        Mine have been fine so far. Although it still throws me sometimes when I get a $60 bill, as they apply a $20 credit to it each month rather than just charging $40. :p

        • TimApple on 23/06/2016 - 20:46

          Wait, that's what's been happening?! That also really threw me off lol.

          Hmm, for some reason this month I didn't get that -$20 adjustment. Is this meant to be a limited time thing?

        • theaussie on 24/06/2016 - 17:59

          @Nobita: Query it. It is manually added after they send the bill. twice mine was not deducted so I was charded the $60. It took a few attempts and a rectified bill of $20 to get it right.

          So silly

        • Spending2Much on 25/06/2016 - 00:24

          @theaussie:
          I'm on the 60 plan with the promo to 40 per month.
          Every time I get my bill, I spend time on online chat to get it rectified and resolved.
          It evetually does.
          I was refusing to pay, till they sent me out the correct bill.
          After the obligatory sms about being cut off, I find I pay the Bill, then get into a discussion how I'm on the promo to pay 40 per mo 8th. It does get resolved, just tiring do doing it every time.

        • theaussie on 25/06/2016 - 12:40

          @albanyson: yep this is the same with me. every month i have had to get onto the chat. Im waiting for something about $5 month cheaper elsewhere for similar data then I'm off

  • Sick of This on 23/06/2016 - 10:09
    +8

    I ported away from virgin recently because they overcharged me 4 times in 4 months, despite me chasing them to get it fixed each time.

  • YellowKnight on 23/06/2016 - 10:14
    +1

    Holy crap. Is this a good deal? What are international rates like? Minimum contract, and when does this promo end? My Vodafone contract runs out of 15/7.

    If it's worth taking I have a lot of Woolworths $30 Starter Packs to get rid of.

  • Regie69 on 23/06/2016 - 10:37
    +1

    $50 for this or S7 for $70?

  • YellowKnight on 23/06/2016 - 10:42

    This Optus plan was better because it included 300 minutes worth of international calls. https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/248367

    • Spizz on 23/06/2016 - 10:57
      +1

      With Virgin Mobile you also get unlimited international calls as well to some countries which might make up for the $300 value they are including vs the 300 minutes with Optus. Another thing to consider is with the Optus deal the 300 minutes was to select countries where as this $300 value is for any country.

      It will cost you less than the Optus deal if you stay for 3 months or 6 months at $33.33 per month with the Virgin deal as the OP has said.

  • MyLoginName on 23/06/2016 - 11:24

    Bonus data ends 15 Aug 2016.

    So you will be roll back to 4GB only every month..!!

    • lupiter on 23/06/2016 - 11:26
      +2

      No, if you sign up after August 15, you won't get the bonus data. If you sign up before you get the Bonus Data until you change contracts/deals or leave Virgin.

  • T-man on 23/06/2016 - 11:28

    Anyone experienced with the Optus 4G plus network? How is it compared to Telstra 4G plus? Thanks.

  • oztonyau on 23/06/2016 - 11:59
    +2

    If listen to Guvera once each month data becomes 12Gb/month (4GB included data + 4GB bonus + 3GB online bonus + 1Gb Entertainment Data Reward)

  • ilikeradiohead on 23/06/2016 - 12:53

    How do you port your number if you have to give your current carrier 30 days notice? Do I tell my current carrier and then sign up for the new contract in 30 days?

    • ilikeradiohead on 23/06/2016 - 13:02

      According to this you can specify when your carrier ports over. So I guess tell virgin to port over 30 days from today, but get them to notify the current carrier today?

  • voteoften on 23/06/2016 - 13:11

    I have one day left in my virgin billing period. If I apply to port to analysis now will it happen in time to avoid a whole months worth of fees from Virgin or should I plan ahead for mid July?

    • theaussie on 23/06/2016 - 14:55

      when i was going to leave virgin they told me if you port out the bill is pro rata.

      Jump onto online chat and ask to be sure

      • voteoften on 25/06/2016 - 10:45

        Yes that's a good idea. Might as well get it over with.

  • merill on 23/06/2016 - 15:04
    +2

    Plus Virgin has data roll over. Any data not used in the current month will be available the next month (you can only roll over one month's data). This helps with the odd months where you need more.

  • wizzfizz on 23/06/2016 - 15:36
    +1

    Guvera may not last…
    http://www.afr.com/business/asic-says-music-streamer-guvera-…

  • konholyoh on 23/06/2016 - 15:55
    +1

    Wow, what a good deal for so much data and credit.

    In regards to the fine print

    "$300 Standard int'l calls & text included"
    +
    "UNLIMITED Standard int'l calls to UK, USA, NZ, China, India, Canada & Singapore. Ends on 15 Aug 2016."

    Anyone know if Hong Kong is included as part of China?
    Kinda of a grey area since it was returned to China in 1997 but still operated under special administrative region.

    EDIT: Just spoke to Virgin online chat and got told Hong Kong is still a different location so it's not yet included on unlimited international calls.

  • coolc on 23/06/2016 - 18:44

    I dont see 300 international minitues

    • Spizz on 23/06/2016 - 18:59

      It's $300 value of international calls not 300 minutes.

  • coolc on 23/06/2016 - 18:46

    My bad. Sorry lol

  • jassssone on 25/06/2016 - 11:58

    I just checked and found unlimited international calls is in $60 plan ? Or did I miss something ?

  • ggmm2013123 on 20/07/2016 - 10:54

    Hi Guys, does anyone has screenshot of the offer page where it says Unlimited overseas calls to some countries. I signed up to this offer ditching Vodafone $35 plan including 300 int min and now Virgin claims that they never offered unlimited overseas calls to some countries in this plan.
    Web cache is available for May only and it shows old plan offer expiry date.

  • sameer2016 on 22/07/2016 - 14:28

    Awesome timing! Im addicted to this place

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