As you guys know Telstra is giving 5gb bonus data if you activate a sim on prepaid plus before 11 Jan 2017. Might be a good deal for someone who doesnt want a roamer for $9 and just want a data sim. The sim card does not have any main credit. the data expires in 14 days once activated unless you recharge $30 in which case it rolls over
Its shipped without packaging & without tracking in standard DL envelopes.
3 or more sims, will get a free tracking.
cheers
min cost?
when you activate a sim, youll get 5gb data. its 5gb each. sorry if the title sounds confusing
ah okay, so as soon as I activate the sim, the free 5GB of data is applied?
so I don't have to load any data to get the free data?
sorry its actually $6
you should've said, now it's 25% off.
Thanks.
when do these sims expire?
most of them mid Jan - You gota activate them before 11 jan anyway to get data offer
It wont allow me to add to cart, its asking for optional sim conversion. I just want a standard sim
plz try now
Thanks.
I ordered two nano sim but actually I want one standard and one nano.. how hard to do the swim swap at telstra shop ?
Apparently you can. Chick wouldn't do it for me though. Made this huge deal about security and nonsense (it's a non-activated useless SIM card, get over yourself), ended up just walking away as wasn't worth the hassle.
Did the same for me. Wanted photo ID but I don't have any (I'm only 13). Had to get my Mum to go into the store and provide her Photo ID to get the SIMs replaced…
already a prepaid telstra customer, can i goto aldi mobile or any other xyz and then hop back in all within a week or 2 ??
Yes. I would recommend going to Optus because it's usually the quickest to move over to.
data expires in 14 days for those who cant be bothered clicking on the link
I understand it's a data sim only but can a number still be ported on to these sims as I just need incoming and data?
yess you can port a number to it and receive calls on it.
Thanks rep. Going to order 2.
Hey OP
I cant seem to select standard sim. How can I select that?
its standard by default. dont selewct anything
Thanks OP
Perfect for sharing data with everyone during the holiday season.
Removed. Got my answer from above.
Out of stock?
wanted 3 but out of stock
Shame sold out, but for those unaware these sims are part of the Telstra Cruise handset currently selling for $9 at Coles/AusPost/others.
Rep any chance of a deal on Boost $20 ULTRA™ PRE-PAID TRIO SIM?
Just put through an order for 2. Must be back in stock?
Yep, my order also just went through.
Thanks op.
Thanks op. Ordered 2
I can't check out. Seems like no more stock.
So they make profit by selling the Cruise handsets to a third world country then selling SIMs separately?
Can these sims not just be purchased at Coles?
Yeah you can get $10 starter packs
On the website it said activate before 30 Jan 2017, so now only valid till 11th?
Watch out, got 5 sims from phonebot a few months ago. The first 1 worked great. Then after a month tried to use the other 4 and they were already registered somehow.
Dodgy phoenbot.
plz email our order number. will process a refund
Wondering if you're meant to receive a order confirmation email from PhoneBot re a purchase? Ordered a few sims on Tues and received the paypal confirmation email but nothing from phonebot…
I received a confirmation email immediately after placing the order.
Anyone received tracking/shipping info ?
SIMs arrived today, it has an Express Post tracking sticker on it. Since it only took a day to reach me being Express Post, I'd say if it doesn't turn up in a couple of days email them and they will furnish the tracking number as a guess.
Just as a side note, I ordered 3 micro SIMs, when they cut them down from the mini SIM they didn't include the part they trimmed off, ie. no serial number. ;)
I received sim cards too. There's serial numbers on the big card.
But I can not activate them. It shows already activated.
Same here, 3 SIMs, none of them will activate.
I'm starting to believe cakesy was correct … time to annoy PayPal.
hi mate. plz pz me order number. will send refund or repl
did you work out serial number? or is it missing altogether?
No, I have the serial numbers but I like to verify what the card says against a number on the SIM itself when it's been cut from the card.
Easy to do using an app in Android if it's missing from the SIM.
Dodgy, only 1 sim is working…the rest has been activated….wtf????
I haven't received mine yet, but this is concerning.
I suggest we start by revoking our +ve and alerting OZB moderators about this dodgy store!
It's very concerning and no wonder they were "cheap" rip off store!!! Revoking my vote now..dodgy as!!!
hi mate. plz pz me order number. will send refund or repl
some got mixed up with expirred ones unfortunately
Since several users have reported sims already activated which means the store rep is using OzB as a platform to scam people.
I suggest this deal/thread remains open but to immediately suspend the store and their reps from posting any future deals until we get a clearer understanding of why this is happening to everyone.
hi mate
plz email the order number. its been a mixed up with expired sims. well send a refund or a replacement
hi guys
we cant charge you for something thats defective or doesnt work, its as simple as that. so if you bought a sim that doesnt work, plz email us or inbox me or get in touch via site, well either send replacements or refund. i have been part of the ozb community and were not in the business of scamming for measly $3 or no matter what the amount is
yes,you don't waste our money, but you waste our time and yours.
Three SIMs delivered.
None will activate.
All return this message:-
"The SIM serial or service number entered is invalid or is already active. Check that you’ve entered the correct SIM serial or service number before trying again. If you’ve already requested to activate your Pre-Paid service, allow up to 4 hours for your activation to complete. When complete, you’ll receive a confirmation email, SMS or both from us."
^Same with mine :/
3 out of 3 same message.
plz pm me your order #
Received my three replacement SIMs via Express Post today.
First one activated without problems.
Bought 2 and neither will activate :(. Oh well, seems just like an accident so not going to blame the store. Shipping was quick at least.
Tried to activate the sims getting errors like many others
plz pm me your order #
Bought 3 and none are activating either, very disappointed.
PM Sent.
Received Replacement sim cards yesterday. Cheers for the quick response op.
Very dodgy…received my sim cards and they look very used…seals have been broken and instead they are sticky taped onto the bigger card. Both sim card numbers I ordered have already been activated. Looks very much like I've received used goods. WTF? Will wait to hear from store rep.
As OP outlined in an earlier comment, it seems that they are expired rather than activated so wouldn't say dodgy-just an honest mistake. These sims come from the $10 starter packs in order to allow you to redeem the 5GB data.
The replacement sims people are receiving are having no problems.
If this is the case I would expect them to notify of the problem and just send the replacements automatically. VERY unprofessional to send a sim card STICKY TAPED onto the holding card. OBVIOUSLY used so please tell me how is this an "honest mistake"?
He did acknowledge the problem 4 days ago here and gave people the option of a replacement or refund following contact. I received my two today and both were taped to the card and cut to size as I requested, and both have absolutely no troubles activating.
@donnot: Posting it on this forum does not substitute contacting the customer directly about a known problem.
@erroorfree I have pm you, you are wasting my time chasing up a refund!!!
same I'm still waiting for a reply….paypal dispute coming next…
I've done a paypal dispute, they said they will refund it and they now haven't responded.
Did you get a response yet? I'm still waiting.
Nope, no response..so I have escalated it to paypal to sort it out…so now waiting.
hey mate. just issuing a refund now. we have been sending out replacements
mine order no.9677
i order 4. all sim card is activated when i want to use them. please refund.
thx
The guy was online when I messaged him 2 days ago. Last online showing 10 hours ago currently. He's had plenty of time to respond to both OzB messages and my paypal dispute but none.
@kenaripoff, @reu:
I say activate your paypal dispute now…
Yer, I'm not super impressed with how phonebot is (not) rectifying its mistake. You'd think that phonebot would attempt to resolve the issue quickly to minimise the damage to their brand.
No response either. Seriously this is a BS scam. How can everyone just accidentally receive expired sim cards. OH NO HONEST MISTAKE I SWEAR… THERE MUST HAVE BEEN A MIXUP!!!!
hey mate . iv been sick and yah i was online from my bed, i was planning on sending out replacements monday. just sending refunds to paypal disputes atm
Hi rep
Could you also forward replacement to me also. Order #9712.
no wories
I received two SIM cards (standard size), and both SIM cards could not be activated. I contacted Telstra, and I was advised one was expired and another was already activated by somebody. And then I sent a PM to the store rep but no response. My order no is 9753, and I expect a refund from the shop.
ur order number plz
Thanks for your reply. My order # is 9753 (this number is in my original post above). Please send replacement SIM cards if you have any difficulty to process a refund.
I was notified by OP that the replacements are on the way. Thanks!
Tryied to activate the two sims I got. Both of them indicate activated already.
whats your order unmber?
My order number is 9663
Both sim cards didnt work and said they are invalid or are already active. My order number is 9771. Had high hopes from seller as previous orders worked alright. Disappointed.
Thanks. What's the minimum cost to get the free 10Gb of data?
$8 for 2 SIMs + ?