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Boost Prepaid - 12 Months | 80GB Data | Unlimited Talk/Text $140 (Was $150) @ Big W (in Store Only)

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Taegukgi on 24/08/2019 - 13:36 bigw.com.au (11576 clicks)
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From the upcoming Big W catalogue starting 29/08. Maybe can pay with WISH gift cards to get another 5% off. Update: Comments suggest it's not possible.

Cheaper than direct from Boost.

  • UNLIMITED Calls & Text to standard numbers
  • UNLIMITED INTERNATIONAL standard calls & text to 25 selected destinations +1200 standard mins & text to 30 selected destinations
  • Stream Apple Music Data Free
This is part of Father's Day deals for 2019.
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  • Bellpop on 24/08/2019 - 13:44
    +50

    Best plan on the market.

    • AlienC on 24/08/2019 - 13:51
      +8

      100% can't find any other better plan atm that has international calls.

      • IVI on 28/08/2019 - 16:03
        +1

        Can't find - in another sense - is also right…

        No $2 cards near at hand (larger City in Outback AU)

        Their way of selling this deal is wise:

        • Activate a $2 SIM (ie, IF you can find one), &
        • Recharge it with your $150 payment, online

        Guess what you'll have to do, if you Can't find a $2 SIM…
        (My guess: Buy a larger SIM kit… Making deal less Great)

        PS We used to pay Skype Au$ 149 / year for unlimited O'seas
        +unlimited Landline + STD; some lands incl mobiles (Not AU)

    • georgedn on 24/08/2019 - 14:06
      +8

      Price wise yes, but reception in many parts of central sydney is rubbish IME

      • Bellpop on 24/08/2019 - 14:17
        +11

        I don’t think you’re going to find better reception in central Australia with Vodafone or Optus…

        • gilbarc on 24/08/2019 - 15:13
          +28

          Sydney isn't in central Australia

          • Wardaddy on 24/08/2019 - 16:03
            +52

            @gilbarc: Even though Sydney-siders think the rest of the country revolves around it.

          • IVI on 28/08/2019 - 16:08
            -1

            @gilbarc: Wait till the Early Days of 5G
            when shifting a foot step can
            drop your service down to 4G

            Rain - between you & tower(s)
            can make your 5G service
            less reliable

            etc.

            It's the nature of the
            SHF [30+ GHz] 5G bands

        • AssociatedHunterxHunter9000 @ BIG W on 29/08/2019 - 13:27

          Best bet Boost, im with vodafone and near the city and when inside house im lucky to even get reception at all but mum has boost and her reception is nearly full bars.

      • IamEzza on 24/08/2019 - 20:31
        +4

        I was surprised when I picked up one of these Boost deals and now I get worse indoor reception than before with cheap optus resellers(and even vodafone).
        Recently upgraded to a new phone with Band 28 and it's still the same.
        Slower download speeds too.

        • Plentiful3271 on 24/08/2019 - 21:23
          +2

          3G/4G in the house is so 2016. Any reason you don't use VoWiFi? Solves this issue for anyone with a compatible phone.

          • IVI on 28/08/2019 - 16:18
            -2

            @Plentiful3271: So, does one pay for VoWiFi data

            One "worst case" scenario:

            You're ~1 byte -short- of completing your data quota
            You make a VoWiFi call, that (of course) uses >1 byte
            Your mobile provider charges you $10 for an extra 1GB

            And… all you wanted to say, on that call was:
            "Honey, I'll be late tonight" to a wating loved-one…

            • [Deactivated] on 28/08/2019 - 18:07
              +3

              @IVI:

              You make a VoWiFi call, that (of course) uses >1 byte
              Your mobile provider charges you $10 for an extra 1GB

              You realise it’s Voice Over WiFi i.e. you’re home/work/Internet cafe ISP, not over mobile data?

        • mikedenoob on 24/08/2019 - 21:25
          +5

          I have found that Telstra mobile data speed has gone down hill last few year. Especially on the train journey from west into city you get several drop outs now when you did not. Probabaly because there is a lot more people on the network due to the heavy discount promotions in the last few years.

          Don’t get me wrong I still think it’s above the rest but just not as good as it used to be.

          • maite on 25/08/2019 - 00:31

            @mikedenoob: I agree, same I n the north shore line, , telstra has gone down hill over last few years, I have so any spots without internet.

            • twinbag on 25/08/2019 - 23:41
              +1

              @maite: South coast line is also poor on Boost. I was with Kogan (vodafone) before and will be switching back when my 12 months is up.

      • bangzzz on 27/08/2019 - 11:02

        Sometimes you can't beat physics

    • AustriaBargain on 24/08/2019 - 15:23
      -8

      Does it just get shaped to 1.5mbps after the 80gb is used? And is that 80gb per month, or total over 12 months?

      • Enjj0y on 24/08/2019 - 15:40
        +1

        No. It charges extra for data.

        • IVI on 28/08/2019 - 16:27
          +1

          Optus-reseller - Jeenee.org.au -
          lets you turn Off
          Auto-Buy(Extra-Data)

          Is that the norm, now…?

          Or is this Social-Enterprise telco
          Leading-the-Way to Practical Wisdom..?

      • Nousernamehere on 24/08/2019 - 15:48
        +33

        Does it just get shaped to 1.5mbps after the 80gb is used?

        No. Data connection just stops.

        And is that 80gb per month, or total over 12 months?

        What seems more likely, 80GB for $150 usage over 12 months, or 960GB for $150 usage over 12 months?

        • ozhunter68 on 24/08/2019 - 15:53

          ^^^Haha, fully agree^^^

          • Nousernamehere on 25/08/2019 - 12:29
            +2

            @AustriaBargain:

            Title didn’t specify

            There’s limited room in the title, and it’s a 12 month prepaid plan for $150, don’t you think the data limit would also be in yearly terms?

            Don’t really trust boost anyway.

            So which telco do you trust then?

              • Nousernamehere on 25/08/2019 - 14:06
                +14

                @AustriaBargain: Do you really expect the title to have every single piece of information you could possibly need? No, that's why there's the body text of the deal as well as a link to the deal.

                Not everything can just be spoon-fed to you. As I said before "What seems more likely, 80GB for $150 usage over 12 months, or 960GB for $150 usage over 12 months?"

                I'm sure even you could figure out which one is more likely…

            • IVI on 28/08/2019 - 16:22
              -1

              @Nousernamehere: VoIP over NBN, eg, via MyNetFone
              (of course, restricted to office
              or home, & maybe some open WiFi
              connections between peak-hours).

              Of course, I -don't- mean VoWiFi

          • GregMonarch on 26/08/2019 - 00:50

            @AustriaBargain: It kind of did. All telcos cite a yearly block of data that way. They just say "abcGB". When it's monthly GB they say: "per month", and when someone types it online they put: "GB/m".

            • IVI on 28/08/2019 - 16:31

              @GregMonarch: I suspect some may HOPE that
              leaving out the "per Year"
              increases sales of Mob.data
              to folks who assume its "/Mon"

      • 0031nek on 25/08/2019 - 10:37
        +2

        username checks out. no wonder you were not able to go with your senses or researches here.

        • AustriaBargain on 26/08/2019 - 02:26
          -2

          I care for this offer less and less the more I hear about it.

    • Duff5000 on 24/08/2019 - 15:47
      +4

      Excluding sim hopping it does seem pretty good.

      I still have a heap of Voda $30 starter kits from when they were $10 with bonus $20 netflix credit.

      • he88388 on 26/08/2019 - 09:22

        I have bought lots of $40 Voda Starter Packs hoping that their bonus 25g data continues, but I have just found out that Voda has discontinued their bonus data from their website. Damn!!!! when will they bring back bonus data. At the moment $40 starter sim comes with just 20g data. Who would jump onto Voda if that is ongoing. with bonus data I normally get 45g of data per 35 days.

      • blueyez on 26/08/2019 - 11:46

        Same XD

      • spasto on 29/08/2019 - 10:22

        I activated the $30 starter kit last month and it's due for renewal in a couple of days. Does anyone know how to renew using another $30 starter kit?

        According to Vodafone support, I have to activate the new starter kit and then port my number across? Does it sound right as it seems very convoluted?

        • carlenet on 30/08/2019 - 16:09

          No you have to port out to another provider and then back to Vodafone to keep your number. I am currently in a nightmare doing so with Telstra. I ported on Wednesday morning only to be told they are upgrading their system and it could take up to 72hrs, not the usual 5 - 20 mins I've been used it. It eventually ported this morning 50hrs later. I immediately ported back to Vodafone but am now being held up by Telstra again currently 4hrs post porting back where I imagine I won't be back 'til Sunday or possibly Monday.

    • merill on 24/08/2019 - 17:47
      +1

      Wow international call includes Sri Lanka! Telstra removed Sri Lanka recently from their international add on and with Optus I had to pay an extra $10 to get Sri Lanka calls for my wife’s phone.

      • [Deactivated] on 28/08/2019 - 18:24
        +3

        Yes, i was thinking of trading my wife in. I need one on the included call list

  • Dt12 on 24/08/2019 - 13:51
    +1

    Can u pay with gift cards?

    • stevelo on 24/08/2019 - 13:56

      would like to know too, have 5% off e-gift card hanging around.

    • Sainter4Life on 24/08/2019 - 16:16
      +1

      I bought one from Coles using gift cards not sure about Woolworths. I know for a fact that Woolworths doesn’t let you purchase gift cards with gift cards.

    • LimeGreenAussie on 24/08/2019 - 17:07
      +2

      I got one last week from big W using a ewish giftcard (I used selfserve) kinda wish i waited now oh well

    • o53djz7qTPY4der on 29/08/2019 - 08:35

      No. It didn't work for me

  • barozgain on 24/08/2019 - 13:52

    any clue how long the voucher is valid for?

    • Shane34 on 24/08/2019 - 16:14

      I'd like to know too. I've got a few months to run on the Amaysim deal

    • tooch83 on 24/08/2019 - 22:01
      +3

      Around 18 months. I bought one in late July which expires in January 2021.

  • go2force on 24/08/2019 - 13:53
    +1

    can this be bought now and activated 6 months later?

    • Dt12 on 24/08/2019 - 13:57
      +12

      Bought one recently on 21/7 the voucher exp 17/1/2021

      • go2force on 24/08/2019 - 15:35
        +2

        ok thanks bud.

      • AlienC on 24/08/2019 - 17:25
        +1

        Yeah bought one from Australia post today and the sim card packet had 12th or 19th December 2019 expiry I forgot but basically around 4 months.

  • naniktaish on 24/08/2019 - 13:56
    +3

    For those wondering about the voucher's validity, the voucher (and the sim card) from the recent Coles deal was valid till 1/2021, so this might be similar

  • bulla3 on 24/08/2019 - 13:58
    +5

    What happens when you run out of data on these plans? Simple top up?

    • flubba86 on 24/08/2019 - 14:07

      I'd like to know too.
      I probably wont run out of data, but if I do, are there data packs?

    • BlueSkyAPI on 24/08/2019 - 14:44
      +7

      Best paired with a dual SIM phone and substitute with cheap monthly prepaids

      • binatang on 24/08/2019 - 15:16
        +1

        As I do

    • mick01 on 24/08/2019 - 15:10
      +3

      Looks like you can buy data top ups for $5 per GB.

      • Steptoe on 24/08/2019 - 16:17
        +1

        For $5 best get a Kogan burner SIM

        • Emerald Owl on 01/09/2019 - 00:31

          But then you can’t receive calls?

    • Logical on 24/08/2019 - 15:10
      +4

      Once you top up you loose the remainder of the 12 month period and commence the new top up period.

      • pangwen on 24/08/2019 - 17:42
        +2

        Not with the $5 or $15 topups you don't. They're sold as "add-ons" primarily to provide you with a minuscule amount of credit for roaming usage. The extra 1GB (or 3GB if you do $15) is effectively a domestic data bonus and sits on top of your usual recharge. From experience, you'll use the 1GB/3GB first, then go back to your normal data. There is no impact to your recharge period.

  • stevelo on 24/08/2019 - 14:02
    -5

    Bought 4 from coles, 1 for my uncle, 1 for my mum, 1 for myself (contract end in 25 days), 1 for my daughter (contract end in 65 days). Not sure if i need to buy more as my dad Lebara end in Dec and my mum's 2nd phone end in Jan 2020.

    • xXxRoMeOxXx on 24/08/2019 - 14:04
      +70

      Thanks for the info.

    • Okayy on 24/08/2019 - 14:35
      +15

      Ok.

    • ozoner on 24/08/2019 - 14:50
      +29

      What were you wearing?

    • d86 on 24/08/2019 - 15:59
      +24

      How's your aunty btw?

    • Wardaddy on 24/08/2019 - 16:07
      +2

      Your mum's second phone? The one she uses for the drug deals? Do you get free calls to Mexico and Columbia? Asking for a friend.

      • Steptoe on 24/08/2019 - 16:19
        +8

        Solely used for GRANdr

      • Lucille Bluth on 24/08/2019 - 16:20
        +2

        Columbia yes for USA
        Colombia yes for the South American country.

        • Wardaddy on 24/08/2019 - 16:26

          South Carolina is delightful at this time of year.

        • GregMonarch on 26/08/2019 - 00:55

          One of those blew up a few years ago on launch. No point phoning there.

    • Plentiful3271 on 24/08/2019 - 21:24
      +4

      When does mums contract end? Is she off contract already? And your uncle.. not enough detail.

    • OZBMate8911 on 29/08/2019 - 09:21
      +1

      "Thanks OzBargain, bought 5" gets upvotes but this gets voted down? What a time to be alive

      • hugh on 29/08/2019 - 11:07

        it's stevlo mate, howsitgoingdude? ifyanotdoingathing nextweekend, whydoncha cumaroundforabeerortwo?

  • rbaraz on 24/08/2019 - 14:08
    -3

    bought one for my son when it was $135 from Coles and got my friend to buy 3 for his family at that time
    bought another one for my aunt when it was $140 from Coles a few weeks back
    My Lebara finishes on 1 Sep. Good time to buy this OP. Thanks

    • Wardaddy on 24/08/2019 - 16:09
      +41

      Are you related to stevelo, above?

    • pistachio on 25/08/2019 - 18:52
      +5

      Don't forget to buy 1 for your uncle.

  • flubba86 on 24/08/2019 - 14:08

    Can I apply this to an existing Boost Prepaid account?

    • EarlyBird on 24/08/2019 - 14:12
      +3

      I don't see why not. It's a recharge voucher like any other.

      • Juice08 on 24/08/2019 - 14:40

        I guess then the question for me is do i get this now or will other plans come up later on. i guess if it doesn't i pay $150 in 6 months.

        • Wardaddy on 24/08/2019 - 16:14
          +4

          Black Friday sales coming up in a couple of months. Last B.F. Lebara had a 180 day deal 6GB/multi countries, for $49. November is when the REALLY competitive deals happen, so I'd wait.

      • denserham on 24/08/2019 - 14:45
        +2

        Its a preloaded sim not a recharge voucher. You will need to port out and port back in to use this if you are on boost.

        • ozhunter68 on 24/08/2019 - 16:00

          Pretty sure it's a recharge voucher with blank sim if you need to activate or port, but not compulsory.

          Edit: Going by comment below you could be right. New one for me for these types from Boost.

          • Lucille Bluth on 24/08/2019 - 16:21
            +3

            @ozhunter68: You definitely would need to port out. I had to do this recently.

            • proudwanderer on 24/08/2019 - 17:00

              @Lucille Bluth: What about if you are with Telstra - do you need to port out?

              • [Deactivated] on 24/08/2019 - 17:15

                @proudwanderer: Just need to call Boost and ask posting you a blank SIM. Then call again when ready to port in.
                EDIT: might not work with this offer, 'cos need a recharge voucher instead.

              • ry34 on 25/08/2019 - 09:37
                +1

                @proudwanderer: I switched from Telstra.. had to call Boost to keep my existing number, they sent me a blank sim (this $150 sim "cant be used") then ported to that, once that was done I had to call them to transfer the credit from the $150 sim to my new boost sim.

                • [Deactivated] on 25/08/2019 - 20:32

                  @ry34: thanks for clarification that the value can be transferred to a blank sim.

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