Just received Australian post catalogue in mail.
iPhone 5s 16GB space gray with $30 Telstra credit for $369. Locked to Telstra.
Also available at Telstra (credit to sween64)
iPhone 5s 16GB + $30 Telstra Credit $369 @ AusPost & Telstra
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Correct me if I'm wrong.. I don't think any iPhone has been locked to a network since iPhone 3 or 4.
It's locked…
Aldi is using Telstra network and Aldi sim won't work either…It's free to unlock. Give either Telstra or Apple a call and they'll do it for you over the phone
@cpho: Not sure if this is out of date, but the below link shows there is a fee if you haven't had the phone for a certain period for prepaid phones. Probably worth asking if you are buying the deal to make sure one way or the other.
https://www.telstra.com.au/support/category/mobiles-tablets/…
"Telstra Pre-Paid mobiles (including iPhone) and mobile broadband devices are locked for use only on Telstra's network. There is a fee to have your Pre-Paid mobile phone unlocked.
$80 for devices activated for 6 months or less, or never activated; and$25 for devices activated for more than 6 months up to 2 years.
There is no unlocking fee after that."
i honestly thought the same as creative8s until i saw this. network-lock is so old-school. should have been dumped a long time ago!
@cache:
They will continue to lock Prepaid devices as that way they can subsidise the cost to sell them cheaper.@try2bhelpful:
Only some older phones.
All iphones after iOS7 should already be network unlocked. If not, then Apple will do it for free.@cpho: I would still ask Telstra before actually buying. If they are subsidising pre-paid phones then they may still have an unlocking fee.
If it helps you can unlock with pre-paid credit.
I did this recently with Telstra using credit from a different pre-paid number.
Both were under the same account, not sure if that matters.1st time I had used my pre-paid credit (iOS user)
Sorry just saw.
can we buy online?
Big W have same phone but with $30 optus credit, not sure if it's network locked. sale starts 8th dec ends 14th dec
Big W one is locked
Needs 6 recharges of $20 plus for free unlcoking otherwise its $150
If your absolute limit is 100% iOS, $369 and you must have Telstra, this is a good deal but I'd suggest scrimping a little more and getting an SE. Can be had for ~$180 more and local stock here: http://www.phonebot.com.au/Apple-iPhone-SE-16GB-Space-Gray%2…
Does Apple price match? I'd like to get an SE on the Velocity 4 pts per $1. :)
Ha! Doubt it.
I've never had an issue getting Apple to price match in store… Never tried online though.
Will BOOST mobile sim work on these?
@JB Hi-Fi now as well. But without the SIM.
Would officework beat it? Does anyone know? Thanks
Would it be eligible for the TRS?
Yes
Thanks - saw your reply after actually trying it out at the TRS counter - was glad it got through!
Yes
Thanks - saw your reply after actually trying it out at the TRS counter - was glad it got through!
can it be unlocked for free?