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tightarse on 16/08/2017 - 09:26 ovo.com.au (7548 clicks)
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HOTDEAL

We’re offering you the chance to switch to our award winning prepaid plan for just $1 in your first month. This offer is packed full of value and exclusive to Supercheap Auto customers. So compare what you’re paying now and do the maths! Get in quick - this hot deal must end September 15th.

  • Pay $1 for first 30 days - starts from SIM activation (within 60 days).
  • Use promo code 'HOTDEAL' when you sign up to unlock this deal.
  • Offer is valid until September 15th 2017 or for the first 5000 customers.
  • Information about the service.

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  • CyberMurning on 16/08/2017 - 09:36
    +8

    whats the cost after 1 month? calling us "Supercheap customers" huh…..

    • mskeggs on 16/08/2017 - 09:36
      +18

      Normally $34.95, they use Optus (predicting next question ;-)

    • tightarse on 16/08/2017 - 09:36
      +1

      After 30 days your minimum monthly cost is $34.95 / 30 days.

    • aragornelessar on 16/08/2017 - 09:37
      +2

      After 30 days your minimum monthly cost is $34.95 / 30 days.

    • Scab on 16/08/2017 - 09:38

      After 30 days your minimum monthly cost is $34.95 / 30 days. :)

      • montorola on 16/08/2017 - 09:52

        Phone is fine?

      • cashless on 16/08/2017 - 10:09
        +2

        Can you say that again please

        • bonezAU on 16/08/2017 - 10:28
          +4

          Pardon?

        • carwashhair on 16/08/2017 - 10:52
          +2

          Aww, don't mind montorola, it's just a bit of dyslexic outdated tech

        • Steptoe on 16/08/2017 - 11:11

          Since you asked nicely, "again"

        • Tiggrrrrr on 16/08/2017 - 12:23
          +2

          @Steptoe: Do you mean "that"?

        • Steptoe on 16/08/2017 - 14:24

          @Tiggrrrrr:
          Yeah that too 🙀

        • RocketSwitch on 25/08/2017 - 15:12

          After 30 days your minimum monthly cost is $34.95 / 30 days.

    • ronnknee on 16/08/2017 - 12:15
      +2

      After 30 days your minimum monthly cost is $34.95 / 30 days.

  • sylvester328 on 16/08/2017 - 09:38
    +1

    I wonder if you can change to a smaller plan before the 1st month finishes…

    • strangeloops66 on 16/08/2017 - 09:44
      +5

      One of the best things about being with OVO is that we let you change your plan when things change in your world. If you find yourself needing more calling and/or data (or less) you can change to another OVO plan free of charge. If you want to change your plan we recommend that you do that just before your next recharge so that you don't lose any unused data or calling credit. To change your plan you'll need to get in touch with us over chat - this feature is coming soon on OVO.com.au.

    • peterpeterpumpkin on 16/08/2017 - 09:45
      +2

      I would turn off auto recharge and then change plans. Assuming it's the usual deal you can upgrade/downgrade no problem (http://help.ovo.com.au/hc/en-us/articles/213535568-How-does-…). That was the main reason I chose Ovo originally (though I'm now using the Amaysim Groupon deal).

      Edit: Beaten to it…

  • albert22 on 16/08/2017 - 09:39
    +3

    Should the sim card be activated by September 15 or just the promo to buy the sim card for $1 is until sept 15?

    • Associatedlandog @ OVO Mobile on 16/08/2017 - 09:44
      +2

      The PROMO code is for first 5000 or 15th Sep, whatever comes first

      • albert22 on 16/08/2017 - 09:53

        So I can order now using the promo code then activate the sim card anytime?

        • take on 16/08/2017 - 12:52

          Just ordered and spoke to them on chat. To register for the $1 deal, you must be one of the first 5000 customers to actually sign up for the deal.

          This means you can buy now and activate before September 15.

      • HAOOFE on 16/08/2017 - 10:06

        same question, so I can order now using the promo code (as the first 5000) then activate the sim card anytime, but not necessary be the first 5000 person activating it?

      • yht on 16/08/2017 - 10:27

        Still not quite get it. If I order now but don't get activated until 15/9, but it has reached 5000 before 15/9, so am I still categorised eligible for the promo ? OR 5000 people has activated before 15/9, will I still be eligible ?
        The bottom line is that we want to be assured that if we buy today and still under 5000 and not activated until the last day, we are still categorised as eligible. Can u please confirm ?

        • fchis on 16/08/2017 - 22:55
          +1

          I believe if the code is used 5000 times, the $1 sim offer will expire. That's how they track it.

        • ggrant on 21/08/2017 - 00:46

          I think that's right. Once you've got it in the mail (the sim). You can be sure of activation up to 15/9.

  • BargainBenno on 16/08/2017 - 09:43

    I think you can turn off auto recharge once you activate the SIM. I am not sure if you can go to PAYG or not. If not then I will just have to port the number out to another carrier.

    I think they offer some unmetered sites/music if I am correct?

    • Associatedlandog @ OVO Mobile on 16/08/2017 - 09:44
      +1

      correct but we would prefer you stay :)

      • Scab on 16/08/2017 - 09:52
        +4

        Have you ever met Tightarse?

      • illumination on 16/08/2017 - 10:07
        +6

        Of course you would but you realise this has been posted this on Ozbargain right..? SIM sluts aplenty here…

        …and I won't lie. I am one of them.

        • Scab on 16/08/2017 - 10:26
          +1

          SIM sluts

          Simulated sluts?

    • Associatedlandog @ OVO Mobile on 16/08/2017 - 09:46
      +3

      https://ovo.com.au/play - more sports, entertainment and music constantly being added, and all data free !

  • [Deactivated] on 16/08/2017 - 09:46
    +1

    Is it possible to turn off auto recharge? I.e., can you just have 1 month for $1 and stop? What you need to do in order to turn the auto recharge off?

    • Associatedlandog @ OVO Mobile on 16/08/2017 - 09:50
      +8

      yes after you activate you can turn of auto recharge

      • seniordoc on 01/09/2017 - 20:44

        I have just activate, but cannot find out anything about the auto recharge in the website.

        2 Questions:
        - When will be the next auto-recharge?
        - How to turn off the auto-recharge? When will be latest date to turn off the auto-recharge before they charge you?

        Thanks.

        • nocure on 01/09/2017 - 20:58
          +1

          Turn it off now, go to your "dashboard", click on "active", then "change my info", uncheck auto recharge.

  • [Deactivated] on 16/08/2017 - 09:47
    +4

    how do they compare with yomojo ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)

    • carwashhair on 16/08/2017 - 10:55
      +6

      mymojo wants to get with yo' ovo ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)

  • SnoozeAndLose on 16/08/2017 - 09:47
    +3

    Any expiry of the sim or when it need to activate?

    • Associatedlandog @ OVO Mobile on 16/08/2017 - 09:52
      -3

      folks please fire up an online chat if you have any questions - ovo.com.au/chat and our team can help out. I wont be able to keep up with the thread in real time today. Cheers MJ

      • SnoozeAndLose on 16/08/2017 - 09:59
        +19

        i believe this is a simple question that everyone want to know before we buy.

        So spend 5 mins of your time will save hours for the chat people to answer the exact same question again and again, cheers.

        • Associatedlandog @ OVO Mobile on 16/08/2017 - 10:04
          +12

          60 days to activate the sim. Cheers

        • SnoozeAndLose on 16/08/2017 - 10:05
          +1

          @MattCEOatOVO:

          Great thanks MJ

        • MELOZY on 16/08/2017 - 10:05
          +6

          Exactly.

          I am waiting on webchat since past 28 mins now, still no agent.

        • 51kabunka on 16/08/2017 - 10:10
          +1

          @MELOZY: same here…

        • 51ngh on 16/08/2017 - 10:38
          +2

          @MattCEOatOVO:
          Hi Matt
          I just went through the CIS (https://content.ovo.com.au/ovo-docs/CIS_OVO_50_DV_4.0.pdf) and the Terms page here (https://ovo.com.au/legals-terms) and could not find any reference too 60 days activation.
          I think you just made it up after being bombarded with questions …right?

        • tatnal on 16/08/2017 - 11:24

          @51ngh:
          When I was on the phone, I ask whether there was a limit on activation and they said none. can someone else confirm?

        • Suckerzpayretail on 16/08/2017 - 11:36
          +2

          @51ngh: I guess he can, being the CEO?

        • Dhandoftime on 17/08/2017 - 23:18

          @MattCEOatOVO:

          When do you start counting the 60 days of activation limit? When I receive the Simcard or when I have paid for it?

        • Candour on 19/08/2017 - 09:18

          @MattCEOatOVO:

          at last. reading the thread it seemed chat staff contradicted that.
          will get 2 for both of us and see how we go. thank you

        • F1ngolf on 19/08/2017 - 11:18

          @tkd8558: Webchat said 60 days from ordered/payment date.

        • ggrant on 21/08/2017 - 00:52

          @tkd8558:
          So poss. 14/11 is last day to activate.

        • compound on 09/09/2017 - 20:37

          @MattCEOatOVO: Genuine question; activate from what time? The 15th of September or from the date of purchase?

        • nocure on 09/09/2017 - 20:51

          @compound:
          60 days from payment date

        • HAOOFE on 03/10/2017 - 21:20

          @MattCEOatOVO:
          Hi Matt,

          Regarding to the 60 days activation period, what would happen if I just not activating the card forever? I purchased the sim for a friend oversea,but he is not coming for a while. I am not concerning on the $1 refund, just wondering would I be charged continuously somehow?

          Regards,
          William

  • MadMaxBargainRoad on 16/08/2017 - 09:48
    +3

    What is the latest possible date to activate the SIM?

    • SnoozeAndLose on 16/08/2017 - 10:06
      +3

      60 days to activate the sim

    • Associatedlandog @ OVO Mobile on 17/08/2017 - 10:08

      60 days to activate the SIM

  • peterpeterpumpkin on 16/08/2017 - 09:54
    +1

    I heard that people could receive SMSs abroad without paying for the international pack. Is this true?

    If it was a mistake could Ovo maintain that mistake?

  • MELOZY on 16/08/2017 - 09:55
    +5

    There was an error with your payment.

    That's the message popping up at checkout.

    • 4han on 16/08/2017 - 10:00
      +1

      Same here. Webchat recommended using a different browser but no go.

    • MotorHead on 16/08/2017 - 10:07
      +1

      same with me . tried 5 times but charged 5 dollars already

    • malouphix on 16/08/2017 - 10:46
      +1

      Same here, what a sh!t fight.

  • MathNerd on 16/08/2017 - 10:02
    +9

    Some feedback on OVO:
    Both my partner and I are on the $14.95/month pack, 1.5GB data. The website is a breeze to use, and we can top up data at $5/500MB increment if we ever need to. Reception is amazing and customer service, via live chat, is great too. Head to Product Review and I've never seen a Telco rated so highly.
    I can personally vouch for OVO, great company, great product, great service, and at a good price too!
    PS: Switched to them from the Vaya $18/month plan and I'm glad I made the move.

    • NiteMice on 16/08/2017 - 10:13
      +1

      I also moved to OVO a few months back, to the lowest plan. They've been pretty good, but I'm not totally sure about the reception. I've had a few problems, like dropouts and bad lines, that I'd never had before. It's pretty rare, but still a concern.

    • EnALup on 16/08/2017 - 11:59

      They both use Optus. What is so good about them. I rarely contacted Vaya and could chat quickly or call their helpdesk and got issues sorted sometimes very slow or sometimes quick.
      Not with them anymore, but trying to see reason they are better over OVO other than the cost.

  • trishmapow on 16/08/2017 - 10:04
    +1

    Thanks OP, got 5! (jk) Was waiting for the next Kogan one after I lost one of the cards.

  • alz on 16/08/2017 - 10:05
    +4

    There was an error with your payment.

    But they charged $1 to my card.

    Help anyone?

    • 51ngh on 16/08/2017 - 10:09

      Webchat

      • alz on 16/08/2017 - 10:46
        +6

        Went on webchat and apparently bank declined the $1 charge twice. I have to speak to my bank. This is way too time consuming. For that reason, I'm out :)

        • 51ngh on 16/08/2017 - 10:47
          +3

          Don't worry … some other $1 deal might be around the corner !

          Edit:

          For that reason, I'm out :)

          watching too much Shark Tank :P

    • akg88 on 16/08/2017 - 10:17

      Same thing - webchat stuck on connecting! not a great start guys :D

    • kutovat on 16/08/2017 - 10:42

      Got the same issue and below is the info I got from their Webchat agent:

      Agent Aug 16, 2017, 10:32am
      So one of those $1 payments are just a test payment done by the bank to ensure the card is valid. It will appear pending but will disappear in a few business days. The second payment is for the 8GB plan and should be going through without a problem - make sure there is at least $2 in the account though. If the payment is failing I would recommend trying on a different web browser or calling us on 13 56 86 to process that order :)

      Me Aug 16, 2017, 10:34am
      Ok thanks. Just to clarify the second payment will it be $1 or normal price of $34.95?

      Agent Aug 16, 2017, 10:35am
      It will be $1

      Let's see the outcome in a next few days

    • huu on 16/08/2017 - 12:24
      +1

      Not to worry, they charge $1 plus the sim (which happen to be $1) so it look like double charge but not. I bought 9.95 earlier and i get $1 … plus $9.95 on my account the $1 just pending but wont process and just disappear after few days.

      http://help.ovo.com.au/hc/en-us/articles/219835087-Why-have-…

  • beigehornet on 16/08/2017 - 10:08
    -4

    So to confirm from the title "Cancel Any Time" If you signed up for the first month, then cancelled, theres no ETCs?

    • 51ngh on 16/08/2017 - 10:14
      +4

      People want to reap all the benefits but want to be spoon fed at the same time.
      Hardly ever want to lift a finger and click on the link OP has already provided.

      All you have to do is clickety-click with your mouse …if you haven't got one, I can find a deal for you on OzB

      Information about the service
      https://content.ovo.com.au/ovo-docs/CIS_OVO_50_DV_4.0.pdf

      • beigehornet on 16/08/2017 - 10:16

        Cancellation There is no minimum term contract so you can cancel whenever you want. If you do
        cancel we don’t charge fees but we don’t refund you for your unused allowances or credit.

        I was not asking for your reply, but the rep. Either way question answered.

        • 51ngh on 16/08/2017 - 10:18
          +6

          OP's already put the link in the description dude.
          Obviously you didn't bother to read …..

          Cut the CEO some slack …you don't want to scare him away with such mindless questions. We want him posting more deals ….

  • JFSYD on 16/08/2017 - 10:12
    +1

    An error with the payment, tried again and it shows the same thing. I check my bank account, got charged twice of $1…

    • 51ngh on 16/08/2017 - 10:17

      I didn't get any error, but got charged twice as well.

      I believe this is what happened.

      First $1 charge is to actually pay for the SIM+service you bought.

      Second $1 charge may be a pre-authorisation, which usually happens when you sign up to an ongoing payment thingy ….
      This should go away in a few days, if not, I shall be opening a dispute with Ovo

      • JFSYD on 16/08/2017 - 10:25
        -1

        Confirmed with the Rep, will be charged $35.95 firstly, and refunded by $34.95 after 1 week.

        • 51ngh on 16/08/2017 - 10:27
          +3

          Confirmed with rep? where?
          Stop spreading false information.
          I've been charged $1 and not $35.95

        • JFSYD on 16/08/2017 - 10:31

          @51ngh:

          I chatted online. It must be a fake Rep?

        • 51ngh on 16/08/2017 - 10:35

          @JFSYD:
          Quite possibly !
          http://imgur.com/a/ByTqm
          2 x $1 charges

        • JFSYD on 16/08/2017 - 10:39

          @51ngh:

          See below comments, the Rep was not fake.

        • 51ngh on 16/08/2017 - 10:41

          @JFSYD:

          Yeah, just checked the comments. Your chat ain't there …
          Got a screenshot or something?

          Edit:
          This is what probably happened with your order:

          You paid for it without putting the code in(it was auto-populated in my order, but for some unkwown reasons it wasn't when you placed order)
          You then got charged the full amount.
          You then started a chat (probably on the website, with a chatbot or a customer service rep, not the Rep here) and demanded to be refunded $34.95
          They caved in.

        • JFSYD on 16/08/2017 - 10:51

          @51ngh:

          You are the "smartest" guy I ever seen in my life. A Chatbot? Lmao.

        • GregMonarch on 16/08/2017 - 13:24
          +1

          @51ngh: But the code is entered automatically. (We don't need to type it in.)

  • Sidor on 16/08/2017 - 10:14

    No looking good in regards on customer service, web chat just does not exist.

  • hogwarts on 16/08/2017 - 10:16

    Thanks OP!

  • denwol on 16/08/2017 - 10:23

    Thanks, all worked for me. Got charged X3 though. Even so, for $3 still a good deal if $2 doesnt get refunded. Maybe they will send 3 sim cards and ill have three months worth:)

  • tokziktigah on 16/08/2017 - 10:24

    Currently a customer of Optus. If I port over to this Ovo sim (and it's on the Optus network), when I choose to port back to Optus, am I considered a new customer or still an existing customer since it's all on the same network?

    • ethan961 on 16/08/2017 - 11:16

      You'd be a "new" customer, though I've found that Optus keeps better track of you not actually being new when you come back and IIRC I missed out on some extra data once because of it. So depends on what you're looking for - it's not like Telstra and Boost where it's same network and same company, it's between a separate MVNO and Optus which should be no drama when porting.

  • weebok15 on 16/08/2017 - 10:25
    +1

    No special deals for your current customer base, why don't companies look after its existing customers?

    • ggrant on 21/08/2017 - 01:41

      They make more money?

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