Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0" (2017) Black (16GB), 1GB Data @ Telstra $15/Mth [24 Month Contract]

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L[Deactivated] on 22/12/2017 - 14:38 telstra.com.au (521 clicks)
Last edited 22/12/2017 - 14:39 by 1 other user

Hey everyone,

New-ish guy here and hoping to start my first (proper) OzBargain contribution with a bang.

In my Telstra 24x7 Dashboard I saw that I could add a brand new Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0" LTE with 1GB data on a plan for just $15/mth ($360/24mth).

Competition (on contract):

Optus - 2GB data @ $25/mth ($600/24mth)
Vodafone - 1.5GB data @ $23/mth ($552/24mth)

Purchasing the tablet outright seems to be around the ~$369 mark. But do remember this includes data AND you get data-free streaming of AFL/NRL/Netball + 1GB data to use.

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  [Deactivated] on 22/12/2017 - 14:43

  Yes 1 gb data will get you a long way.

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    [Deactivated] on 22/12/2017 - 14:48

    +1

    1GB won't get you too far, I know. But for getting the tablet $9 cheaper over 2 years (so no upfront cost), and getting the subscription + 1GB data essentially for free is a good deal. Especially for light users for basic email/web browsing, or a cheap way to get AFL/NRL/Netball imo.

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    robbyjones on 22/12/2017 - 14:49

    You can share data, I bought one for my parents for Christmas, they can use my phone data if they go over.

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    b3au on 22/12/2017 - 14:53

    It'll pool with whatever other phones/mobile broadband plans you've got on your Telstra account.

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    Steptoe on 22/12/2017 - 15:17

    +2

    Plus Telstra AIR Free.

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      atw on 22/12/2017 - 21:17

      Is Telstra Air unlimited or is counted towards the 1GB limit?
      Thanks.

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        Steptoe on 22/12/2017 - 22:11

        Probably an acceptable use policy, but unlimited up to now even on prepaid

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  Sworph on 22/12/2017 - 14:54

  +3

  A Telstra call centre rep offered me this deal the other day, but he said I would get an additional 5gb of data on top of the 1gb. Maybe worth asking fi they can do this.

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    [Deactivated] on 22/12/2017 - 14:57

    I saw that part in my Telstra 24x7 Dashboard, but I wasn't too sure after I clicked the deal since I was under the impression it would be for the $30/mth, not the $15/mth. So yeah - definitely seconding this!

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    Steptoe on 22/12/2017 - 15:12

    Mentioned here in case you already have a Telstra Contract e.g. Family and Friends.

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  quackster on 22/12/2017 - 15:20

  +3

  I can confirm I've added one of these onto my Telstra contract and they added 5+1 = 6gb data pooled together between my SIMs

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    Ahan on 22/12/2017 - 15:41

    +2

    So effectively $15 for 6gb of pooled data? That would be great!

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      quackster on 22/12/2017 - 16:28

      +1

      Yep. Less actually. I just wanted an extra SIM (usually $5/mo with no bonus data) and didn't need the Tab so I sold it.

      After selling it, effective cost averaged out over 24 months ended up being about $5-6/mo for 6gb pooled including the second SIM.

      Very happy

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  redhaze1 on 22/12/2017 - 15:24

  It's available in black or silver.

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    [Deactivated] on 22/12/2017 - 17:08

    Didn't see the colour selection. Thanks for pointing it out! :)

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  wildstone on 22/12/2017 - 16:10

  I haven't been on any phone plan for some time. Do they still do credit check when you sign up for a plan?

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    [Deactivated] on 22/12/2017 - 17:09

    Yep! Last time I signed with Telstra they did a credit check on me.

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  PainToad on 22/12/2017 - 16:19

  +2

  Bill shock bait.

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    [Deactivated] on 22/12/2017 - 19:55

    True that

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  GreatWhiteHunter on 22/12/2017 - 17:31

  This was $5 a month (250mb data) bundled with broadband 2 years ago. No longer available at those prices :(

  https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/225588

  A lot of people get this deal and sell the tablet - hence the oversupply of new/as new Galaxy A tablets selling for around $200 on EBAY

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    PainToad on 22/12/2017 - 19:00

    +1

    This is a new version. This one seems to have decent specs (unlike the last one).

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      GreatWhiteHunter on 22/12/2017 - 21:00

      For $240 more over 2 years it would want to be A LOT better

      Fair point though

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  snoopy76 on 22/12/2017 - 19:13

  +1

  Thanks OP - just got one. Had just run out of contract last month on my last Tab A so good timing - I was paying $25/month for 2.5G so this is a bargain for me :)

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    [Deactivated] on 22/12/2017 - 22:02

    +2

    Glad my post helped you out :D

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  blergmonkeys on 22/12/2017 - 22:23

  Signed up for NBN with telstra yesterday and the guy on the phone was pushing this hard with 6gb data. I couldn't think of a circumstance when I'd use this so said no but I had to say no at least a dozen times. Must get some sort of commission for selling it.