The main reason i posted this was the long expiry with a nice enough chunk of data as a backup. I understand that you can get more data for similar amounts but the data usually expires in 30 days.
This is also normally $50
Referrer & referee receive $25-$50 credit after referee's 3rd monthly bill.
No idea, sorry. It's nowhere that i could see in their conditions. They do oddly say that data on their starter pack will expire after 94 days, which seems to contradict the 180 day expiry.
So how do we know which it is? It's a deciding factor!
Maybe try contacting them and asking? :-/
Very nice indeed, does anyone know if this would work in the HUAWEI 3G (Connect ten) mobile wifi modem that officeworks, kmart and target were selling way back for $24? This is for 3G on Voda, so not worried about 4G myself.
I never got another Optus sim for this when my data ran out as for what I wanted it was not worth the cost. But for use while at work to allow me to check Ozbargain using my acer tablet, this would last me the six months easy (Get in trouble for using internet on the work Pc's, but they don't care about you using your own data, even if you are still not working, but on the net :-)
180 day expiry is marvelous find OP thanks heaps.
Yes, It should be fine. I use this sim in the Huawei 4G one without any issues
Thanks heaps for the quick reply
You may need to add APN for Vodafone.
Thanks @slackme, I will google that APN if I need to do it.
I was out shopping at Hillarys WA, and asked the Vodafone shop if they could sell me this kit for the deal price, but it is online only (The shop is an actual Voda shop).
I don't have a 3g/4g wifi modem.
Any recommendation?
If you have a phone where it can take Dual Sim cards, would it be possible to use the data on the post paid first and when the data on the post paid is finished then choose to use this prepaid data?
If your phone lets you switch between which data you want to use first, I don't see why not. I know that for the LG G3 dual variant, I can choose to use data from SIM 1, and once that's finished, I can choose to start using my data in SIM 2
You can set a data alarm, and then switch it over manually if you want
Yes you can, but the problem is most dual sims only support 2G in one slot which means the data is as slow as not connected!
That was what prompted me to start having a look around at other options in my spare time at work this week…i was going to pull the trigger on their $50 plan but wanted something cheaper and found the the Vodafone option. The Optus deal is also good though!
@Allfor-1 You should have complete control on which SIM you would like to use on most dual SIM phones.
Also got bonus 4gb when sim activated so total 12gb. Not sure why.
I got 2gb bonus at activation for 10 gb total.
I got 8GB bonus data when I activated this last week so total 16GB with 6 months expiry. I was expecting the 2GB free data that Vodafone is giving this month, but got this instead so it's even better.
Nice, how did you manage that may I ask?
Dumb Q : Can this be used in a iPad?
Yes, it is a dumb Q. I have an iPad that I can't put a sim in, as it is a wifi only iPad. Some iPads also can connect to cellular networks, they can take a sim. You need to tell us if your iPad is wifi or wifi + cellular, then we may be able to answer your Q, and then it won't be a dumb Q. :) (and maybe you will have answered your own Q). I'm surprised that after 6 hours nobody has answered for you, maybe it's not as dumb as you think, or I am falling for a troll-trap…
Thanks for D effort - yeah it's for a cellular iPad.
I am pretty much sure you can use it on a cellular model iPad. CMIIW.
Can I buy this, put it in phone, and use all the data in new Zealand within the 180 days?
No, can only be used in Aus
For those with questions about terms and conditions. Here they are:
Prepaid SIM Starter Pack
The Prepaid MBB SIM Starter Pack (“Starter Pack”) contains a SIM only – no device included. You must have a compatible Vodafone or unlocked device to use the Starter Pack.
Prepaid Starter Pack activation
Activation of, or use of, the Vodafone SIM constitutes acceptance of the Vodafone Standard Form of Agreement. Prescribed ID and user details must be provided at the time of purchase. Recharge costs additional.
Prepaid Modem Starter Pack
Data contained in the Starter Pack expires as per expiry period above. Unused data rolls over when a recharge is made before expiry. Included data for use in Australia only.
SIM Starter Pack Data
Data contained in the Starter Packs expires after 30 days. Unused data rolls over when a recharge is made before expiry. For use in Australia only. Usage is calculated in per KB increments. Maximum allowable data accumulation is 50GB. Pricing subject to change. Included data only for use in Australia on Vodafone’s network.
Broadband service
You can use Vodafone 4G in 4G areas if you have a 4G device and an active prepaid recharge or plan with Vodafone alerts. 4G in selected cities in Australia. Outside these areas, you get Broadband Speeds in our 3G areas. Check your device is compatible to the coverage areas you will use with our Coverage Checker. Actual speeds vary due to things like device capability, location & network congestion
Important Note
If you are under 18 you should obtain the consent of a parent or responsible adult prior to using the Internet.
4G WiFi Cube Starter Pack / Huawei CarFi 4G Starter Pack
Data contained in the Starter Pack expires after 94 days. Unused data rolls over when a recharge is made before expiry. Included data for use in Australia only.
Pocket WiFi
Maximum of 10 compatible WiFi enabled devices at any one time.
WiFi Cube 4G
Maximum of 32 compatible WiFi enabled devices at any one time.
Bonus Data
Bonus data is only available for recharges made via Credit Card or eftpos through express recharge or My Vodafone pages online, including the My Vodafone App. Not applicable to recharge vouchers purchased through partners. Bonus data amount is an additional 10% of included data allowance of recharge purchased.
Mobile Broadband Prepaid Recharges
Credit expires as per table above unless you recharge in that time. Maximum allowable data accumulation is 50GB, once you reach this limit you can no longer recharge. For details credit on expiry period for accumulated Recharge Data, see vodafone.com.au/terms. Usage is calculated in per KB increments. Included data only for use in Australia on Vodafone’s network. Pricing subject to change.
Half price Prepaid Mobile Broadband SIM Starter Pack
Offer available online to customers who purchase a Vodafone Prepaid SIM $50 Starter Pack via shop.vodafone.com.au by 15/11/2016 (inclusive). $25 discount will be applied at checkout. Offer not available for commercial or resale purposes. Limit 1 per customer. Not transferable and not redeemable for cash. Standard Prepaid SIM Starter Pack terms apply – see vodafone.com.au for more info.
Bummer, So it looks like a 1 month data expiry (for data). Not as good a deal then. But good find for those needing lots of data..
Data contained in the Starter Pack expires after 180 days.
Might be useful for some pet/asset tracker, Arduino etc. projects ;)
Thanks OP. Will sort my 2 schoolkids out for hopefully 6 months (on Optus $50 per 6 month atm and it lasts them 2!).
Remember those nutjob liberals that thought 4G would be better than Fibre?
I burn ~200gb a day on FTTN which isn't even real NBN.
Thanks ordered one. Does anyone know this 'prepaid mobile broadband' comes with a number or this is a whole different thing?
Generally you can chose a number from a drop down list of 10 numbers or so
Can this be used with roaming?
thanks OP! bought one to use for backup data in my dual-sim phone
Been all over the Voda site and cannot find 180 day expiry. Can anyone provide a link other than the "Go to deal" (which doesn't lead to 180 day expiry deal)
T&C under the pack: " Data inclusion: Data contained in the Starter Pack expires after 180 days. "
When you click on the actual product, it says just 2 things right beneath it. 8GB Data and 180 day expiry.
Can I make phone calls with that simcard? If so, what fee is?
And can I transfer my phone number(Amaysim) to this Voda simcard?
It's a data sim so no…unless you are using a digital service such as WhatsApp or Skype, then yes…
Does this include unlimited spotify data?
Is there a deadline for activation?