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Telstra Pre-Paid 4GX USB + Wi-Fi Plus (with SIM and 3GB Data) $9 Pickup @ Harvey Norman (One Per Customer)

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Telstra Pre-Paid 4GX USB + Wi-Fi Plus (with SIM and 3GB Data) $9 Pickup @ Harvey Norman (One Per Customer)
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stealthmatt on 18/12/2017 - 15:57 harveynorman.com.au (3770 clicks)
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Just saw this as I was looking for one, other stores have them for $39. Harvey Norman have them for $9

More Info at Telstra: https://www.telstra.com.au/mobile-phones/prepaid-mobiles/tel…

  • Connects to 4GX - a new breed of speed that uses superior 700Mhz spectrum in 4GX areas
  • Connect up to 5 WI-FI compatible smartphones, tablets or laptops
  • Easily recharge, check your balance and monitor your usage
  • Includes 3GB of data with 30 day expiry to use in Australia

Confirmed: Come with a SIM and 3GB Data to use in 30 days.

Computing Huawei Mobile Broadband Modem Telstra

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  • SnoozeAndLose on 18/12/2017 - 16:04

    It this locked to Telstra?

    • stealthmatt on 18/12/2017 - 16:05

      Yes I believe it would be

    • AussieGargain on 29/12/2017 - 15:45

      I bought it 2 weeks ago. Just got a chance to unlock it, but my one says it's unlocked…..

      • SnoozeAndLose on 29/12/2017 - 17:39

        How cpuld i check mine ?

        • AussieGargain on 29/12/2017 - 17:47

          Use DC-Unlocker from here

          Ignore my previous comment. It showed as unlocked but showed as locked when inserted another sim. I therefore unlocked my WIFI stick by following the instructions above. The stick works fine with all sims now.

  • tezza on 18/12/2017 - 16:05
    +1

    Can unlock for free using some tutorials online

    • SnoozeAndLose on 18/12/2017 - 16:07

      Does this take SIM card or it is CDMA?

      • payton on 18/12/2017 - 16:09
        +1

        Takes sim

      • stealthmatt on 18/12/2017 - 22:45

        It comes with a SIM card.

    • PLA74 on 18/12/2017 - 16:08

      Any link to them please? I tried google searching but was seeing mixed results.

      • finbar on 18/12/2017 - 16:25
        +8

        Step by step guide to Unlock for Free

        https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/299746#comment-4567368

        • PLA74 on 18/12/2017 - 16:34

          Awesome, thanks finbar!

        • bargaino on 18/12/2017 - 20:48

          Can't I please just pay $2 on ebay for an unlock code like my other devices?

        • master131 on 18/12/2017 - 21:20

          Just a heads up, if you want to flash the stock WebUI (without the Telstra branding and with signal information) afterwards, please generate an OEM code and write it down somewhere before doing the NCK unlock. You can find a link to the stock WebUI in the first set of replies.

          I can't edit my post anymore to include that. :) And yes, the process may seem a bit overwhelming if you're not too tech savvy, but hey, it's free. You always have the option to purchase an unlock code if you'd rather do that instead.

        • Draxxx on 18/12/2017 - 21:57

          Download link in Step 3 of original instructions are missing.
          Anyone have a copy?

        • master131 on 18/12/2017 - 22:37

          @Draxxx: It's linked in my 3rd step "(if you missed it, it's here)".

        • Draxxx on 18/12/2017 - 23:34

          @master131:
          Thanks!

        • garage sale on 19/12/2017 - 07:45

          i haven’t seen a cheap eg $2 one step unlock on ebay for these.

          also some of the software needed is it supported on windows 10 and if you need to disable certicate signing on windows 10 know when i loaded some software into windows 10 i had to disable certicate checks as the software wasn’t signed, was for reflashing android tv boxes.

        • Shonky on 19/12/2017 - 13:05

          Seem to have stuffed mine. All went well (except hadn't gotten the OEM unlock code first) until the last step and it couldn't detect the device to reflash it.

          Can't get firmware recovery mode to work either by shorting the pin. It sort of shows up as a Huawei 3G PC UI interface but then seems to completely stuff the USB system/drivers/hub. Unplugging it and it doesn't disappear for example. Windows won't shut down.

          Might grab another but any ideas?

        • master131 on 22/12/2017 - 08:27

          @Shonky:

          It seems that the instructions don't work for these batch of modems. My instructions were from earlier this year and I haven't obtained these ones from Harvey Norman (none in stock around me). They could have changed something important which is bricking the devices because there were no reports of this around the time I posted the instructions.

        • Morgzilla on 24/12/2017 - 10:48

          Hey @master131: Will you give this batch another crack at unlocking? Haven't been able to find instructions anywhere. Cheers and thanks for you!

      • Twilight on 27/12/2017 - 15:10

        Has anyone confirmed a successful unlock of this modem yet?

    • jjsnacks on 18/12/2017 - 18:21
      +2

      I bricked one trying to unlock it, it's quite a complicated process

      • paloverde88 on 18/12/2017 - 22:44

        me too

        • chino8826 on 19/12/2017 - 18:59

          Me +1, the lights stopped flashing

        • Draxxx on 22/12/2017 - 08:26

          @chino8826:
          Yeah me too..
          Lights stopped, still detected on insert, but no port found, so can't flash or read.

        • escusemay on 01/01/2018 - 01:18

          @Draxxx:
          Wish I read this before attempting to unlock it last night. Did you guys manage to find a way to unbrick it?

        • Draxxx on 03/01/2018 - 14:07

          @takamine:
          Nope. Dead.

        • Twilight on 03/01/2018 - 19:33

          which step bricked it? The firmware downgrade?

      • Twilight on 27/12/2017 - 15:33

        Which part did you guys brick on? Downgrade?

    • seniordoc on 18/12/2017 - 21:28

      Could you show us a link to the tutorial? I cannot find one with Google.
      Many thanks.

      • paloverde88 on 18/12/2017 - 22:46
        +1

        lol I once saw one on you tube, how to unlock Huawei Wifi 4G dongle and I was so excited and then the man on the video said so now you enter the unlock code. There you have it, completely unlock!
        But he did not tell viewers how to get the unlock code, he just say now you enter the unlock code and then he said "how easy was that"

        what an idiot

  • XeKToReX on 18/12/2017 - 16:08

    Nice, can replace my Optus one that no longer works on Telstra B28

  • Kangawallaby on 18/12/2017 - 16:10
    +1

    Can you simply use power from your car and use this as a wifi only device in the car ?
    Without needing in plugged into a laptop?

    • Nousernamehere on 18/12/2017 - 16:12

      Yep, I use mine for exactly that as a wifi hotspot for my headunit.

      Cheers OP, ordered another as a spare in case my current one dies!

  • vjknight on 18/12/2017 - 16:11

    I've got a unlock code but HOW do you actually unlock these?

    • tezza on 18/12/2017 - 16:20

      I believe you need to put a different sim into it and then go to the web interface in which it will let you put the unlock code in

    • ausdday on 18/12/2017 - 16:32
      +5

      pop in SIM from non-Telstra operator. Log into the device web interface, it will ask for unlock code.

      do you mind to share with us how you got your unlock code?

        • b2dz on 18/12/2017 - 19:54

          Although I appreciate the efforts of that poster, I don't have oodles of spare time. If someone has somewhere to get cheap unlock codes, I'm all ears.

        • seniordoc on 18/12/2017 - 21:49

          @vjknight:

          Have you tried that yourself and confirm it works?
          Many thanks.

        • hawamahal on 18/12/2017 - 23:52

          I tried using this procedure and got stuck at the final stage. DC unlocker showed that the modem is unlocked. I could not flash the latest firmware now as the modem is not detected.

        • garage sale on 19/12/2017 - 07:58

          thanks might try one of their codes it’s only $1.20 and imhave a few of these telstra modems now …. buy them for the data allowance that they come with and use over school holidays usually so no chance of stuck with the $10 per gb auto data top up which is why i bought another one from HN.

        • ausdday on 19/12/2017 - 10:47

          @garage sale:
          Can you please update us after you tried out those codes?

          Thanks :)

        • gratefulforsavings on 19/12/2017 - 20:40

          @ausdday: Just tried but was given a refund "Huawei E8372H is not supported model only Huawei E8372 is supported."

        • garage sale on 20/12/2017 - 03:02

          Same just got refund from ebay code seller …does 8372 not 8372h

        • SnoozeAndLose on 21/12/2017 - 08:34

          @gratefulforsavings:

          Did ufind another code? Or this device can not be unlock without following the free unlocker step?

        • garage sale on 21/12/2017 - 08:50

          haven’t tried another code seller yet

        • gratefulforsavings on 21/12/2017 - 20:39

          @LoveBargain15: I couldn't find another code. I'm tempted to follow the unlock procedure but am reluctant to lose the Telstra firmware.

  • [Deactivated] on 18/12/2017 - 16:34

    Got one of these from Coles few days back, neat little device. Works on power banks.

  • StephenAo168 on 18/12/2017 - 16:45

    can I use it as a mobile modem or it's just a wifi usb?

    • stealthmatt on 18/12/2017 - 16:47
      +3

      both, can be used in a USB connection and directly connected to USB or used as a wifi device up to 5 devices.

  • [Deactivated] on 18/12/2017 - 17:41
    +1

    Does it have a battery or external power only?

    • BlueSkyAPI on 18/12/2017 - 17:43

      no battery. powerbank works.

  • kogi on 18/12/2017 - 17:55
    +1

    Anyone have the model number, google fu failed. I need to find if it is compatible with my RT-AC68U

    • ausdday on 18/12/2017 - 18:08
      +1

      Huawei E8372

      Exact Variant: E8372h-608

    • sween64 on 18/12/2017 - 20:45

      Did you find out if it's compatible?

      • kogi on 20/12/2017 - 19:38
        +1

        Sort of, whirlpool says it will work, but I am not sure if I can turn off the wifi. wating for a chance to go buy one

        • sween64 on 20/12/2017 - 22:18

          Keep me updated. Please and thank you.

  • anil143 on 18/12/2017 - 18:02

    Thanks. Bought one

  • quiteguy on 18/12/2017 - 18:37
    +3

    Get up to 15GB of bonus data.
    When you recharge $30 or more on Pre-Paid Mobile Broadband Plus by 27 February 2018. Get 8GB (3GB + 5GB bonus) when you recharge $30; 20GB (10GB + 10GB bonus) on a $50 recharge; and $40 GB (25GB + 15GB bonus) on $90 and $150 recharges.

    For new and existing customers. Data on $150 recharge to use in Australia within 365 days. Data on all other recharge amounts to use within 28 days.

  • djsammysyd on 18/12/2017 - 19:18

    Decent price, will buy one for sure

  • mkowarkski on 18/12/2017 - 19:23

    What is this device?
    I need a device that produces 4G internet Hot-Spot with the SIM card I have. What device I should have (any other device than a phone?)?

    • bdl on 18/12/2017 - 19:25
      +1

      this, provided you have a Telstra sim card (not Optus or Voda)

      • mkowarkski on 18/12/2017 - 19:32

        Do you know any other similar device that works with other SIM cards?

      • Ryuo on 19/12/2017 - 00:36

        can you not just unlock the device…. then you could use any sim and produce a hot-spot

        • bdl on 19/12/2017 - 00:53
          +1

          No, each network runs on different LTE frequencies so you need a device to match for optimal speeds (even if unlocked)

        • SaberX on 21/12/2017 - 03:14

          @bdl:

          the last telstra dongle i had once unlocked in metropolitan areas worked well with amaysim. not as great as telstra which i used while remote FIFO, but still.. i would think this dongle would have similarly quite a fair few frequencies that would work too once unlocked?? correct me if wrong?

        • bdl on 21/12/2017 - 08:14

          @SaberX: There's a few frequencies that are common however the "cream" of each network is only obtained by using the relevant carriers' hardware (they've done this by design, of course :( ).

        • SaberX on 22/12/2017 - 03:30

          @bdl:

          fair enough. might not bother trying to accumulate another thing int he drawer then in that case.

        • bdl on 22/12/2017 - 08:26

          @SaberX: To be honest, if you want to accumulate, this one is a good price and works on Telstra (and those who use its network such as Aldimobile), so a good one for the drawer. And $9! :) Grab one of these, the Optus equivalent, and the Vodafone Huawei R216 and you have every network covered! :)

  • evgpek on 18/12/2017 - 19:39

    How to use it with other sims if I don’t have A windows to jailbreak it?

  • Shonky on 18/12/2017 - 20:15
    +1

    For those that have one, can you NAT port forward to devices on the Wifi? (yes I have a static and routable IP)

  • ddr0001 on 18/12/2017 - 23:56

    Looks like its compatible with my backup 4G router, hopefully will give better performance than my ancient Sierra AirCard 320U. Thanks.

  • porterble on 19/12/2017 - 00:07

    I would presume it is compatible with the extra SIM cards for Telstra plans? Do they still offer free data only sims linked to an existing plan?

    • qu4ng88 on 19/12/2017 - 01:17

      Curious to know the answer to this as well

    • ddr0001 on 19/12/2017 - 01:58

      I have 3 data share SIMs, im planning on using one of them in this device. Cant see any reason why it wouldn't work.

    • neon crossing on 19/12/2017 - 03:07

      I can definitely confirm it works with the $5 telstra postpaid sim that shares your normal data from your phone plan. Any Telstra SIM should theoretically work.

      I have mine plugged into an arcade machine that needs internet access.
      It powers up when the arcade machine turns on and automatically creates a wifi hotspot for it to connect to.

      Great bit of kit for $9.

      Purchased mine from Kmart for $14 3 weeks ago.

      • CerebralRogue on 20/12/2017 - 11:04

        Is there a guide on how we can use the post-paid sim on this device?

    • garage sale on 19/12/2017 - 08:02

      no now they charge $5 per data sharing sim per month …. optus is still free…. it’s one of the reason the i’m still with optus and not telstra…. when telstra does free data sharing sims i might switch to them.

      • 8azinga on 19/12/2017 - 09:46

        Optus is only free for people who already have the data share sims. They stopped doing it for anyone else over a year ago and you have to buy another data sim at $10 or $15/m now

      • porterble on 19/12/2017 - 13:45

        Boo :(

        Oh well, hotspot in the car to continue then.

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