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FREE 3G Mobile Phone + SIM Card for Telstra 2G Customers

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FREE 3G Mobile Phone + SIM Card for Telstra 2G Customers
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tonester on 31/08/2016 - 11:14 telstra.com (1991 clicks)
Last edited 14/10/2016 - 12:25 by 1 other user

possibly targeted like the free 1GB Bonus Data offer?

  1. Insert SIM card into 2G mobile phone and switch it on
    (I used a Nokia 3120 with a Freedom Plus sim not properly recharged since activation last year and no other numbers registered on the account)

  2. Receive sms:
    Hi. 2G network is closing 1 Dec. Please provide your address by 8 Sep at telstra.com/2gupgrade or call 1800332194 and we'll send you a free mobile & SIM.
    (8 Sep = 2wks after sms received on 25 Aug)

  3. Complete form at telstra.com/2gupgrade
    (Note: must be authorised account holder)

  4. An SMS will be sent to the mobile number you provided when your order is dispatched. You should receive your order within 5 to 7 business days.

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  • retiredfeline on 31/08/2016 - 11:16

    Any value on the SIM?

    • XeKToReX on 31/08/2016 - 11:17

      Assume it's a blank SIM waiting to replace your current one..

  • superforever on 31/08/2016 - 11:19

    From where it said free mobile phone? And what model?

    • tonester on 31/08/2016 - 11:43

      2 Receive sms:
      Hi. 2G network is closing 1 Dec. Please provide your address by 8 Sep at telstra.com/2gupgrade or call 1800332194 and we'll send you a free mobile & SIM.
      (8 Sep = 2wks after sms received on 25 Aug)

      apparently Telstra Cruise :)

      • CandyMan on 31/08/2016 - 14:35
        +2

        Main features:
        •2.0" colour display
        •0.3 Mega pixel camera
        •MP3 Player and ringtones
        • Expandable memory up to 32GB with microSD

  • retiredfeline on 31/08/2016 - 11:21
    +2

    I wonder if they just look to see if the SMS was received on 2G or they match the IMEI to a model. I have a 2G/3G candy bar phone I could restrict to 2G.

    Edit: :( can't test. My old Telstra SIM expired. > 6 months.

    • JIMB0 on 31/08/2016 - 17:09

      Must be the IMEI as I have a Moto G3 with the 2nd sim on 2g and I never got the sms.

      • cynic on 31/08/2016 - 23:38
        +1

        At work I receive the list of our remaining corporate 2G services. The list details the IMEI last registered and also the make and model of the handset. The list advises whether each service requires a new SIM and device, new device only, new SIM only or device setting change only. A Moto G3 with a non-2G sim operating on 2G will only require a settings change so you are very unlikely to receive this offer.

    • Vhaluus on 31/08/2016 - 19:02

      Telstra are using IMEIs for their 2g migration list.

      • nickj on 01/09/2016 - 10:36

        Well I'm testing with an old Nokia 3120, that really is a 2G-only device, with an IMEI to match, and after nearly a day I haven't gotten the SMS. So there must be some other criteria in play, as well as IMEI matching.

  • [Deactivated] on 31/08/2016 - 11:21

    i put in my old dead optus number, lets see if the sim comes.

    • tonester on 31/08/2016 - 11:44
      +3

      FREE 3G Mobile Phone + SIM Card for Telstra 2G Customers [Targeted?]

      probably not :)

  • dyziplen on 31/08/2016 - 11:24
    +1

    Targeted, and you get a Telstra Cruise, a sim card, and a $29 voucher!!!!!!!! (for instore phone setup and what not aka worthless)

    • tonester on 31/08/2016 - 11:45

      nice, thanks - $29 voucher that can be spent on anything?

      • dyziplen on 31/08/2016 - 11:49

        It's just for setting up the phone, something they value it at 29 bucks. It's useless unless someone know of some tricks…..

        • BargainKen on 31/08/2016 - 16:51

          Cheaper then toilet paper and just as useful I guess?

      • ONEMariachi on 31/08/2016 - 14:43

        It's a platinum Tech bar voucher. For use in transfering contacts, pictures across.

    • Gaz1 on 01/09/2016 - 15:02
      +1

      Wow - that was a phone on sale @ $9 with 5Gb data last year:
      https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/219512

  • tor on 31/08/2016 - 11:56

    This will work well for all those than run eg an alarm system that reports through the 2G GSM network. Not.

    • kipps on 31/08/2016 - 19:57

      Do they even have alarm systems which work on 3G or 4G yet?

    • justtoreply on 01/09/2016 - 09:46
      +1

      Sure. But don't blame telstra for the equipment industrys and users shortcomings. There was plenty of warning this was happening. Even without warning, common sense should have prevailed that 2g would become extinct. Why should telstra (and therefore its users) foot the bill for legacy hardware?

      Or perhaps it would be in society's better interest not to roll out 3g, 4g, 4gx.. Let's just stop developing all technology so we can better serve the minority.

  • vjknight on 31/08/2016 - 12:19

    so will this work if i use my dual sim phone (telstra sim for data/googleplay) and (aldi for phone/sms) as long as the telstra is read as 2nd sim, therefore 2G ?

    • nospirit on 31/08/2016 - 12:33

      I don't think so, I've got voda on sim1 which is 4/3G and telstra on 2nd sim which is 2G only, it's been set up like this for a while, never received this offer.

  • [Deactivated] on 31/08/2016 - 12:30

    I got an Alcatel pixie late last week. Worth 15$ on eBay I guess.

  • zzymurgy on 31/08/2016 - 12:33
    +1

    To stay connected by upgrading to our 3G network, you, or your authourised rep should complete the details

    Seems legit. How did Telstra even let this person write their website?

    • Steptoe on 31/08/2016 - 12:52
      +1

      They forgot to turn on Predictive Text

    • lysp on 31/08/2016 - 15:20
      +3

      "Social Media Managers" these days are all recently turned 18, with their qualifications gained by using Facebook since they were 12..

      They all have probably never heard of the word "representative".

      • entropysbane on 31/08/2016 - 18:04

        They plan to be Vice President within two years or they will complain to the Sydney Morning Herald that young people are discriminated against.

      • justtoreply on 01/09/2016 - 09:48

        And they write addicting instead of addictive.

  • nickj on 31/08/2016 - 13:12
    +1

    I've tried inserting multiple old Telstra SIMs (one with expired credit, one with current credit, and expired ones from years ago) into an old Nokia (same 3120 model as the OP), and no SMS received.

    However they have all previously been used on a 3G/4G handset, and were registered to my Telstra account (which has a 4G handset). So I'm wondering if it's a requirement that:
    a) the SIM was never used on a 3G or 4G handset.
    and/or:
    b) Not linked to an account which had ever used a 3G or 4G handset.

    Or maybe I just need to leave a SIM inserted for a day, and see if these messages are only sent out every so often?

    • ozmu on 31/08/2016 - 14:04
      +1

      Too much mucking around for a cheapie phone

      • entropysbane on 31/08/2016 - 18:05

        Hey! It's free, and it's on OzBargain!

    • skegger on 31/08/2016 - 14:43

      It will be defined by the SIM, not by the phone. If you have one of the old pre "Next G" SIMs it will probably trip the deal. They're probably targeting a particular range of SIM serials or ones that register to a certain system.

    • tonester on 31/08/2016 - 14:59

      my mutli-fit sim was first used in a 3g handset, then when the starter credit expired but with the number still active, put into the 3120

      • nickj on 01/09/2016 - 10:30

        Weird, that's exactly the same SIM scenario + 2G handset as me, but no SMS from Telstra, even after nearly a day. I'll leave it for a week (since that's how long the battery life is on these old handsets anyway), and see if anything happens.

        • tonester on 01/09/2016 - 13:37

          sorry, forgot to add that i only switched on the mobile a few days ago and received the sms immediately - it had been off for months

  • numbing on 31/08/2016 - 13:32

    What free phone? :) not a bad deal for people with old shit laying around

  • vjknight on 31/08/2016 - 13:53

    removing an active telstra sim from the current mobile and inserting it into an old 2G mobile will be sufficient ?

    • skegger on 31/08/2016 - 14:43

      Nope, need an old 2G SIM.

      • tonester on 31/08/2016 - 14:59
        +1

        mine was a multi-fit sim :)

        • kaihoc on 31/08/2016 - 17:34

          I tried to put into my old Sony Ericsson k750i 2G phone but didn't receive any sms : (

  • bargaino on 31/08/2016 - 14:01
    +2

    [looks in drawer] … what would I do with another Telstra Cruise?

  • [Deactivated] on 31/08/2016 - 14:44
    +1

    if the phone is anything like the tempo i wouldn't even bother

  • battler on 31/08/2016 - 15:27

    wonder if forcing GSM mode on a smartphone will be enough??
    will try later

    • kipps on 31/08/2016 - 19:59

      See above where a comment said the migration list is based on IMEI - eg, dropping to 2G won't work.

      • JIMB0 on 01/09/2016 - 12:12

        Is the upgrade only offered to phones that Telstra originally sold?

        • tonester on 01/09/2016 - 13:38

          iirc my 3120 was an unlocked optus :)

        • kipps on 01/09/2016 - 19:44

          @tonester: Telstra are likely only using the first digits which identify manufacturer and model. As Telstra likewise sold the Nokia 3120 I think this is why it would have triggered.

        • JIMB0 on 02/09/2016 - 11:26

          @kipps: I tried with a Nokia 6300 that came from Vodafone and have yet to receive the offer. I'm not sure if Telstra sold this model themselves back in the day.

        • kipps on 03/09/2016 - 11:27

          @JIMB0: I can confirm that Telstra didn't sell the Nokia 6300 at the time.

  • Mysterious on 01/09/2016 - 08:31

    I have 2G on my dial SIM and I got this text on June 16.

    "Hi. On 1 Dec our 2G network is closing. For continued service set your device Carrier Settings to 'Auto' to access 3G. See telstra.com/2ghelp or call 1800718650"

    Nothing about a phone sadly but ill try apply for it still.

    • tarawa on 02/09/2016 - 13:06

      I tried it too, but I all I got was the $29 techbar voucher and some sheets of papers with instructions to set carrier settings to Auto.

      • seug123 on 02/09/2016 - 18:27

        that's what I got too :(

  • coolsteps on 01/09/2016 - 09:14

    has anyone actually gotten a phone or received sms confirmation of order?

  • lololol on 01/09/2016 - 12:49
    +1

    I just got mine today. I received an Alcatel One-Touch Pixi 3. Pretty good!

    • tonester on 01/09/2016 - 13:44

      nice :)

      i've received a dispatch confirmation sms but my number doesn't seem to be in the startrack system yet

      • lololol on 01/09/2016 - 14:14

        Yeah, it takes a while to register on the tracker. If you got the confirmation SMS, then you'll get the delivery tomorrow (or next business day).

        • tonester on 02/09/2016 - 14:58

          received telstra cruise - wish it had been a pixi :(

          wonder if it's cruise for vic, pixi for wa?

    • seug123 on 01/09/2016 - 14:43

      pics or it didn't happen please :) I wonder how they determine what phone you get, whether it's the Alcatel or Telstra brand phone?

      • lololol on 01/09/2016 - 16:00
        +3

        It's a Telstra branded (and I presume Telstra locked) Alcatel phone.

        http://imgur.com/a/ZsZJl

        • seug123 on 01/09/2016 - 19:39

          If it can handle basic apps, it could prove to be a useful temporary backup phone. For free :)

  • DH on 01/09/2016 - 19:47

    So has anyone tried to get it without the sms coming through, my grandfather needs a new phone currently using my old 3210 which I gave him years back otherwise I might have to give him one of my old smartphones with Senior software installed.

    • peterlong1952 on 02/09/2016 - 13:15

      I registered 2 numbers that I have used on the 2G network without receiving an sms. Received an sms to confirm address. Spoke to a nice girl from Telstra overseas call centre, confirmed my address and she said phone has been ordered and will be sent in under 10 business days. Give it a try.

      • tonester on 02/09/2016 - 14:59

        nice :)

        • DH on 09/09/2016 - 19:00

          Ok, ours came as a SIM card, it is really not going to help with a 3120, time to jump ship I think.

  • coolsteps on 02/09/2016 - 19:24
    +1

    i only got a gift card for plat tech which is useless to me. no phone in the star track bag just a letter telling me to change from 2g settings to 3/4g. i guess they must of known i had a multi fit sim card activated using a smart phone a couple of months ago and stuck it in a 2g phone to get the sms for this offer?

  • Colosus01 on 03/09/2016 - 17:01

    Anyone been told by Telstra that they are only sending out new SIM cards? They told me they are not sending out phones.

  • Mysterious on 06/09/2016 - 10:55

    All I got was the $29 gift card unfortunately. My dual SIM is 2G and I used that. Been active for over a year.

  • peterlong1952 on 10/09/2016 - 09:26

    Mine came, to the wrong address. Telstra were supposed to call back on Friday to setup phone, they didn't. And to top it off they sent 2 useless setup cards. Not sure what type of phone was sent as I gave it to a friend who had one of my 2G phones.

  • [Deactivated] on 14/10/2016 - 11:23

    What a w#nk!

    Received a 'Telstra Cruise T126' [RRP: $29 (cost to make … $3.99)]

    https://www.telstra.com.au/mobile-phones/prepaid-mobiles/tel…

    As a long time loyal customer, they could have at least sent a 'Telstra 4GX Smart' [RRP: $69]

    https://www.telstra.com.au/mobile-phones/prepaid-mobiles/tel…

    … would help use more of their 4GX data !!

  • retiredfeline on 09/11/2016 - 22:02

    Haha, got the banner 2GEXIT 1DEC on my old candy bar phone when I powered it up with an expired Woolies SIM. Nothing to do with the self-immolation of GB. Fortunately that phone also does 3G.

  • k0ka2 on 16/11/2016 - 18:20

    Came across this post on Friday. I was getting all this annoying messages on my 2G mobile so decided to search ozbargain. Glad I did. Filled in the form and got my Telstra care pack today (Wednesday).

    • [Deactivated] on 16/11/2016 - 21:29

      What phone did Telstra send ?

      • k0ka2 on 18/11/2016 - 00:57

        Cruise

  • imcold on 18/11/2016 - 22:48

    Just started using my motorola c650 2G phone. Tried a unused Telstra sim. and a unregisted Telstra 2g sim. Ha-vent gotten any messages yet. I guess my spare phone will be paper weight in a few days

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