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Vodafone Mobile Broadband - $39 for Free USB Modem and 6GB Data

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Laton on 21/07/2010 - 23:53 store.vodafone.com.au (1018 clicks)
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This is cheaper than the Optus Coles deal (modem + 5GB data for $44.50) or the Vodafone Coles deal (modem + 2 or 3GB data for $79), WIth this one, you get a modem and 6GB data for $39… basically free modem. As far as I know (unless anyone can see anything to the contrary), it's a month by month internet deal, so just cancel it before the first month ends. The modem is locked to Vodafone, and I am not sure what their procedures for unlocking are… but it's cheap for the data, and you get a spare modem to use in emergency. Not 100% sure, but I presume you can switch to prepaid Vodafone by buying a prepaid BYO modem pack and then go on the 365day 12GB deal for $135 (it's $150 but you get 10% off when buying it at Woolies - and you get QFF points too).

This deal appears to be targeted at Fitness First members but I don't see anywhere on the deal page where it says you have to be a member to qualify.

This is my first post, so hope I didn't miss anything.

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  • Augh on 22/07/2010 - 01:37

    Can anyone confirm modem model number?
    and if it can be unlocked to use on the Optus network?

  • Spets on 22/07/2010 - 01:48

    Pretty specific question but - would Vodafone be faster then the Unwired network? I am in South Yarra. Thanks in advance

    • dy4me on 22/07/2010 - 06:59

      i can almost gurantee you that vodafone is quicker than unwired unless u live under the unwired tower. Unwired has one of the worst networks with the biggest lag.

  • jwh on 22/07/2010 - 01:49
    +1

    I clicked through to find that the online order hotline number is '000'

    I wonder if emergency services will receive some frantic calls for USB modems :)

    • ccrap on 22/07/2010 - 02:03
      +4

      Just noticed that! All night tonight at Emergency HQ:

      000: Police, fire, ambulance?
      OzB: Umm, I was just wondering about your $39 6GB mobile internet deal - can we unlock the modem and cancel after the first month.

      Phone click beep beep beep…

    • chyawala on 22/07/2010 - 12:11

      so we have emergencies to get on the internet nowdays…(!)

  • ccrap on 22/07/2010 - 02:04

    On a more serious note, I have a 3 prepaid mobile broadband simcard I occasionally use - would it work on this hardware without unlocking, given the VHA merger?

    • JordanM on 22/07/2010 - 03:50

      Whilst they are now the same company, network locks havent changed.

    • camelgrass on 01/08/2010 - 14:20

      You can unlock with a code from eBay for $2-$4.

  • themonty on 22/07/2010 - 06:54

    The MB for this can't be $84, it's most probably 10% i.e. the deal works out to be $35.1.

    Interesting condition when you checkout, though: 3. Your modem must be unlocked and not reported lost or stolen. Do I go to jail if I lose mine? :S

    And yea it looks like you can cancel after just a month :) Must connect for minimum one month. Recurring monthly access fee charged until the end of the month in which you discontinue the service.

  • Cheeper on 22/07/2010 - 08:56

    "Must connect for minimum one month."
    Voda has beaten the Coles/Virgin offer…!! :-)
    Nothing specific on which modem though..?

  • GregFiona on 22/07/2010 - 09:00

    Edit: sorry clicked the wrong link :)

  • flin898 on 22/07/2010 - 10:18

    Check out the order hotline in here.
    http://www.overclockers.com.au/pix/index.php?page=image&id=g…

  • metro2012 on 22/07/2010 - 10:25
    -3

    Not bargain as if you sign up for the offer, you are actually paying for the USB stick over time, look at the VF site to see that if you were to go on the VF month to month plan for $39 (same one as in this offer) - you would get 8gb and not 6gb.

    • metro2012 on 22/07/2010 - 10:27

      FYI(USB Stick Locked To VF)

      • [Deactivated] on 22/07/2010 - 11:20

        Metro - you maybe right, but given sometimes discussions flush out these things it maybe a little premature to neg this deal. And what does the neg vote gain? Maybe its nota bargain for you, but for some it may well be.

    • PainToad on 22/07/2010 - 10:58

      Time to learn to read. You can cancel after first month.

    • ironpaw on 22/07/2010 - 12:02

      Hang on - the regular Month to month deal for 8GB costs $39 + $79 upfront for the modem…

      This deal is just $39 for 6GB + 0 for the modem…and under the T&C you can cancel after 1st month.

      Seems alright to me…

      • SydGuy on 22/07/2010 - 16:00

        yep - go on it for a month, get the free modem, use your 6gb, cancel it, then join the 8GB BYO month to month plan

  • myarken on 22/07/2010 - 10:29

    Don't get it as Vodafone are having issues nationwide… We ended up going Virgin instead from coles for $44.50.
    See http://forums.whirlpool.net.au/forum-replies.cfm?t=1479468

    Their network problem will be even worse now that these are on sale… Buyer beware.

    • PainToad on 22/07/2010 - 10:59
      -1

      Coles deal has finished, get your facts right.

      • myarken on 22/07/2010 - 20:25
        -1

        I know that it's finished. Never said that it did. Get YOUR facts right.

  • freddy on 22/07/2010 - 10:37

    2c/MB excess, ie $20/GB. Still a bit of a rip-off, but a lot better than most of the others! Good to see.

    However, since the modem is locked to Voda, it is really stretching the definition of "free", but nothing new there.
    The real cost of free is $75 within 6 months.
    edit: metro beat me on that, but can't you switch plans after the first month?

  • tonyjzx on 22/07/2010 - 10:46

    aren't these things real easy to unlock though?

    • freddy on 22/07/2010 - 10:55

      They are? Do tell!
      Voda do not even say what model it is, so a bit hard to google.

  • tonyjzx on 22/07/2010 - 11:30

    i'm assuming it's a k3765

  • y_owez on 22/07/2010 - 11:36
    • I am a permanent Australian resident
    • I have read and agreed that Vodafone will use this email address for the purpose of any marketing, promotional and transactional purposes in accordance with the Privacy Policy. Vodafone will not supply your details to third parties other than those who have been contracted with Vodafone to keep your information confidential
    • I have read and agree to the Vodafone Terms and Conditions (including MPP terms and conditions if applicable)

    ===
    must be a PR? DAMN! just an international student.
    can i get this offer in store?

  • ironpaw on 22/07/2010 - 11:57

    So what's the deal? Can you just cancel after the 1st month or what?

  • tonyjzx on 22/07/2010 - 12:56

    i just confirmed it with a rep.

    Huawei e122

    also I did it post paid???

    they will send a modem and include the $39 bill

    use the 1st month then cancel or change to prepaid whatever?

    • PainToad on 22/07/2010 - 12:58
      -1

      You apparently talked to a rep yet your still asking us endless questions?

      • tonyjzx on 22/07/2010 - 13:14

        i'm not asking you anything

        all i'm saying is this goes against a lot of what the web order implies

        they did not need my credit card which is a bit odd

  • SmiTTy on 22/07/2010 - 17:14

    weird - it says in T&C's :

    2: Offer available until 31 July 2010 to existing Fitness First members who sign up to the 6GB $39 Month to Month Mobile Broadband contract plan online via store.vodafone.com.au/strength or over the phone on 1300 365 919

    I take it it is still available and buyable …
    plus wonder how they check FF membership

  • [Deactivated] on 22/07/2010 - 18:49

    i'm a FF member and my card only has some stuff written on the back in niko which is worn off now. Otherwise nothing to identify me on the card..

  • carpecrash on 24/07/2010 - 10:11

    well im not an FF member and i signed up yesterday over the phone. woohoo

  • cloudstrife23 on 26/07/2010 - 19:09

    Got it delivered today - the model is Huawei K3765

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