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Boost Prepaid $240 | 12 Months Expiry | 240GB Data | Unlimited Talk & Text | Overseas* | Telstra 4G | @ Boost Mobile

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Great plan at a very nice price. I believe it's the first time the $300 plan has been discounted. Ends Nov 10. Enjoy :)

  • Unlimited Calls & Texts in Australia to Standard Numbers.
  • Unlimited International Calls & Texts to 30 Countries.
  • 3600 Standard Minutes & Texts to a further 25 Countries.
  • 240GB Data with 12 Month's Expiry.
  • Free Apple Music Data Streaming.
  • Utilises Telstra's 4G Network.
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  • [Deactivated] on 29/10/2019 - 11:09
    +4

    Just confirmed with Boost this is for new customers only, cannot port from Telstra on $240. If on Telstra will need a blank sim and cost will be $300 not $240 same for existing Boost customers.

    • thestig on 29/10/2019 - 11:31

      I couldn't see that on the website. What will they do if we buy this? Can't port our number from Telstra on sign up?

    • Michalek on 29/10/2019 - 11:36
      +3

      I spoke to them over the phone as I'm on Telstra post-paid at present. I confirmed that the process needs to be:

      Order the blank sim
      Buy the $240 voucher
      Once both sims have been received, call Telstra to switch from post to pre-paid
      Call Boost to activate SIM and Port-In.

      I explicitly asked if I was eligible for the $240 and she said yes. I couldn't see anything in the T&C's that says it's for new customers only, but I'll let everyone know how I go.

      • random101 on 29/10/2019 - 11:39

        My $159pm plan expires Nov7th.

        I don’t get why I can’t just buy the sim and activate it Nov8th?

        Only downside I lose international roaming and calling (when OS)

        And Telstra AFL

        • Punkboy on 29/10/2019 - 13:24
          +1

          Telstra AFL should still work, as registration based on which network you are registering from, well it worked that way this year for me.

      • Jaxar on 29/10/2019 - 12:34

        I just called them for a second time and got refused the deal again as I'm a Telstra postpaid customer. They tell me I am not considered a new customer and would need to pay the full $300.

      • juvenMPG on 29/10/2019 - 22:45

        what do you mean by "Order the blank sim"? From Telstra or Boost? Where to order?

      • sicinadan on 30/10/2019 - 12:44

        same here but I did it a few months ago.

        To make things easier for you, you need to call Telstra to convert the postpaid to a prepaid, then boost can take it over.

        It took me a few phone calls to convert to boots. but eventually, they did it.

      • Michalek on 09/11/2019 - 16:17
        +1

        For what it's worth, I followed this yesterday. Switched from post to pre paid in one phone call, no issues. Didn't need to recharge either as I was porting out same day.

        Called boost, activated nano blank nano sim, started port. Port took a couple of hours and finished 8pm Friday night.

        Called them back to apply the $300 - the lady mentioned it's not a recharge voucher and is only eligible to be applied for a new service. I explained that I was told it could be applied to me as a former Telstra customer as that's what Boost advised and there was nothing in the t&c's stating I needed to be a new customer to be eligible.

        She relented easily and said I could activate the $300 card as a new service and then transfer the credit over. Process took them under 5 mins and I'm now on Boost, with the $300 applied and I was a Telstra post-paid customer less than 24 hours ago.

        Just stand your ground and you'll be right - you're not doing anything wrong as their t&c's don't state new customers only.

        Good luck!

        • sunbro on 09/11/2019 - 22:55

          I've just paid the $240 for this Sim today.

          My Telstra post paid contract ended last week. Can't i just port over to Optus pre paid then port back by activating my new boost sim?

          If correct, what's the quickest and cheapest way to port over to Optus pre paid?

          • forrester on 09/11/2019 - 23:01

            @sunbro: Previous posts from several months ago mentioned that there may be a porting fee unless you go to Telstra prepaid. Although I'm guessing there will be a cost to activate with a Telstra prepaid plan in order to complete the port to Optus due to the new security requirement that all telcos need to do now: https://www.ozbargain.com.au/comment/7773675/redir

            Let us know how you go!

    • Jaxar on 29/10/2019 - 11:56

      Yeah I just got off the phone to Boost who told me as I am currently a postpaid Telstra customer I cannot port my number across on this deal.

      • snvl on 29/10/2019 - 12:55

        Port to Telstra prepaid - port to Optus - you are a new customer now

    • mlburnian on 10/11/2019 - 18:22

      This is false

  • pariah on 29/10/2019 - 11:10

    can i plug it into Vodafone PocketWifi?

  • Gleung on 29/10/2019 - 11:13

    That's GREAT. Now waiting for the Amex PayPal offer to get effective…

  • uk3000 on 29/10/2019 - 11:25

    At my home location (postcode 2070), I was struggling with Telstra network for more than a month before I finally ported out my two lines yesterday.

    Was getting missed/dropped calls and texts, with full bars 4G and 3G signal. My phone is Galaxy S9, wife's is iPhone 6s, same issues. Been in touch with Telstra once or twice a week, every time they acknowledged the problem for my location and promised to fix it soon, with a new ETA each time. It's never been showing up on their Outages page, still isn't.

    YMMV, but maybe it's worth checking how well Telstra network is doing at your place, before making long-time commitments.

  • 4d1in3 on 29/10/2019 - 11:36

    Made the payment via paypal, but it came back to checkout screen again but I can see i'm charged from bank. What to do in this case? Talked to customer care they say go to Telstra shop after 24 hours. :(

    • jaypow on 29/10/2019 - 17:01

      Yes it's badly designed. I crossed my fingers and clicked "Continue" again and it came up with a new page showing Order Complete and all the details. No email received though so I would suggest taking a screen shot.

  • damunsta on 29/10/2019 - 11:40

    +1

  • amsaini15 on 29/10/2019 - 11:40

    For International Roaming, does below means $15 Add on gives 3GB roaming data+ $15 worth of calls while roaming?
    **
    The $15 Add On includes 3GB of data and $15 credit that can be used toward:

    Standard rates for data, calls & text to satellite and premium numbers (e.g. 19xx numbers), operator assisted calls (most 12xx numbers), use overseas (excl. data roaming & MMS) and international calls and text from Australia not included in your recharge.

    • oleglap on 31/10/2019 - 09:34

      Pretty sure it's saying you get 3GB domestically and $15 credit towards calls and texts while you are overseas (which is about 20 sms you can send). It's not clear how you'd have data access overseas at all, given that credit excludes it.

  • Slave1 on 29/10/2019 - 11:58

    Just ported today from Aldi to Kogan on the $14.90 3 month deal.

    I found Aldi reception to be slightly slower than Kogan previously so hopefully Telstra retail speed and reception will be an improvement to what I experienced with Aldi once my Kogan 3 months is up.

  • evildog on 29/10/2019 - 12:20

    If I buy this pack from Boost, when is the latest date that I need to activate the SIM and get my number port over?

  • Napisque on 29/10/2019 - 12:29
    +1

    I got the $135 pack for one year, 80 gb. The telstra signal was very poor in basements, even within cbd (jb hifi basement) and inside docklands woolworths and in interior of apartment buildings. Not sure if it is a telstra issue or with my phone. My phonr is iPhone SE. Earlier I was with amaysim which had good signal.

    • oleglap on 29/10/2019 - 15:31

      Neighbour! Yeah Telstra reception is quite poor in Melbourne CBD and Docklands. I have latest iPhone and same issues, including Victoria Harbour woollies. Switch to shopping at the new District woollies if you want signal :)

  • quarrymaster on 29/10/2019 - 12:30
    +4

    C'mon Telstra, let Boost support Apple Watch!!

  • MrBillions on 29/10/2019 - 12:31
    -1

    me again and my concerns over excess charges…if you have kids then you'll know what i mean

    • Kawaii on 29/10/2019 - 13:20
      +1

      This is prepaid service…

      • fozzie on 29/10/2019 - 17:50
        +1

        I’ve got a 16 yo currently on catchconnect (220gb). She’s used 100gb over 6 months which is very good. She knows it’s not unlimited though. If she uses up all the data then she’ll need to live with no data 😂

  • evildog on 29/10/2019 - 12:40
    +1

    Boost mobile comparing to Aldi Mobile, both using Telstra's network, which one is better? I'm currently on Aldi, in the basement of the building, usually very weak signal or none at all, is Boost any better?

    • snvl on 29/10/2019 - 12:58

      Also doesn't use the full Telstra network. But from your problem Boos won't be any better

  • JohnHowardsEyebrows on 29/10/2019 - 12:43

    How long do we have to activate it?

  • [Deactivated] on 29/10/2019 - 12:47
    -1

    Hi, Can I recharge $50 plan to that for incrrasing GB after getting 240GB plan?

    Anyone did that bwfore

    please

    • snvl on 29/10/2019 - 12:51

      No you can't

      • [Deactivated] on 29/10/2019 - 12:53

        Thanks, So there is any option to incrrase the GB?

        • snvl on 29/10/2019 - 12:58

          No. Buy another when you run out of data

  • brauhem on 29/10/2019 - 12:56

    As a Telstra postpaid with a month to go, am I correct in that I change to Telstra prepaid, then buy an aldi (or similar sim) and port to that. Buy a $240 Boost sim and then port from Aldi to Boost and thus avoid the delays and make sure I get the $240 deal?

    • snvl on 29/10/2019 - 12:59
      +1

      Correct

      • brauhem on 29/10/2019 - 13:02

        Great, thanks

    • thestig on 29/10/2019 - 14:00

      Why do we need the step to convert to Telstra prepaid before porting out to a different provider?

      • sexy on 29/10/2019 - 14:02

        Keen to ask too

      • brauhem on 29/10/2019 - 14:39

        There are some Whirlpool forum threads on this that state it is the fastest/best way to do it all, so I followed suit. That way it is Telstra taking you out of your Telstra contract I assume?

        • thestig on 29/10/2019 - 15:56

          Fair enough. So could you change to Telstra pre paid and then to Aldi on the same day so you didn't need to recharge or have any downtime? How about from Aldi to Boost? Or did you need to pay for recharges on the prepaid SIM cards before Boost activated?

          • brauhem on 29/10/2019 - 16:29
            +2

            @thestig: My Telstra postpaid to prepaid occurred within 90 seconds after online chat. My phone service disconnected and was prompted to add a recharge. I added $10 for 7 days and 2gb. My Boost sim is on the way which, from what I have read, will have the $240 already on it.
            So I will use my $10 of Telstra prepaid, buy an Aldi sim in the next couple of days, maybe put $5 or $10 on that if need be, port onto it and then attempt to port into Boost. Might cost me $20 but considering the saving on this Boost deal and hopefully skipping the Telstra>Boost porting disaster I don't mind.

      • seniordoc on 07/11/2019 - 22:46

        What is the best way to port from Optus postpaid (contract expires on 26/12/19) to Boost?

        • Slave1 on 08/11/2019 - 00:37

          Port as you normally would…

    • sicinadan on 30/10/2019 - 12:47

      I think you don't need to port to Aldi then back to boost. You can just request a blank sim then transfer over, but if you dont want to wait for the blank sim then it might be quicker for you to do so ;D
      Good luck

      • brauhem on 31/10/2019 - 10:55

        Can you then recharge $240 on a blank sim for this deal though? I thought I read somewhere that you need to buy a sim with $240 preloaded and port across to get the deal?

  • Tnecniv on 29/10/2019 - 13:15

    Please help me to understand, I'm currently on postpaid plan service till early January. is there a chance that i would buy this promo and keep till i finish my current plan and then port my number and activate the promo? TIA for anyone that is so kind to answer my question.

    • Kawaii on 29/10/2019 - 13:22
      +1

      You can of course

      • Tnecniv on 29/10/2019 - 17:06

        Thanks! great

  • dufflover on 29/10/2019 - 13:51

    Looks pretty competitive indeed. For comparison Kogan is roughly $20.90 for 20GB per month as well and I was thinking of just buying one of those and chucking it in a 4G modem/router at home as the home internet.

    • Donatello on 30/10/2019 - 08:33

      I was thinking the same thing. Is there a difference between a 4G Modem and 4G Router (not the most tech savvy person with these devices)?

      • db87 on 30/10/2019 - 09:28
        +1

        A modem will generally be what establishes/converts your internet connection whereas a router can be self contained (closed network) and doesn't necessarily have to be connected to the internet. It will "route" your services/traffic between devices and allows them to all be assigned a separate identity (IP) also.

  • Detonal on 29/10/2019 - 13:55
    +2

    Had a chat with the customer service, the service can be activated in the next 6/12 months.

  • dm1402 on 29/10/2019 - 14:12

    Would I be okay to assume that if i purchased now, and say activated in 6 or 12 months, and the data allowance went up from 240GB to say, 300GB, that activating after this occurred would have the new data allowance?

    • Slave1 on 29/10/2019 - 14:17

      Possibly but the activation code itself may be linked to 240Gb recharge only.

  • neonlight on 29/10/2019 - 14:17

    Ffs bought a $300 one for $270 last week

  • longy317 on 29/10/2019 - 14:18

    Thanks, my current Telstra BYO deal runs out 15/11 - good timing!

  • TomGum on 29/10/2019 - 15:09

    Looks like some countries are gone from the international call inclusions.

    • Borg on 29/10/2019 - 23:54

      Well thats very informative indeed……..care to enlighten us on which ones?

  • bikuta on 29/10/2019 - 15:43

    Been waiting for over 3 weeks for my wife's number to get ported from Optus to Boost. Would they be able to cancel the port so I can get a new sim card with this offer instead?

    • bikuta on 01/11/2019 - 20:50

      Just to update on this, I was able to cancel my port since it was taking too long and will purchase this offer and submit another port request.

  • prankster on 29/10/2019 - 15:44

    silly question but if i choose to have a new number and then suddenly decide i want my work number ported over to this plan, would that be possible even after having a new number?

  • neonlight on 29/10/2019 - 16:49
    +2

    With this deal. More people will port to boost meaning more port issues

  • techno2000 on 29/10/2019 - 17:22

    Does Boost get the same coverage as Telstra direct? So it would be better than aldi etc for rural coverage right?

    I am on kogan which is about to expire but going on a trip soon and wanted telstra coverage.

    • jaypow on 29/10/2019 - 17:41

      I am pretty sure it does. I got 243/51 on a speed test the other day and yesterday I was watching Tiger Woods play on Foxtel in a lift!! The reason I think the coverage would be the same is that Telstra owns Boost.

      • fatty on 29/10/2019 - 22:51

        Telstra doesn't own Boost.

  • Dominic on 29/10/2019 - 18:28

    Great deal! Purchased.

    For those with Boost is there a code that comes with the SIM or is the SIM pre-loaded? Might get a $2 SIM from the servo and start the porting process if it's going to take ages like many have said.

  • kiwibro on 29/10/2019 - 19:18

    How long do you have to connect the service before it expires as I'm a little confused on the info i'm reading here
    Thanks guys

    • Jjklark on 29/10/2019 - 20:29
      +1

      General consensus with every sim card including this deal, no matter the expiry date, is to activate within 12 months of purchase date.

      • kiwibro on 30/10/2019 - 07:49

        Ok thanks for that much appreciated

  • pennypincher on 29/10/2019 - 21:47

    Thanks OP…Just bought…I'm set for another year.

  • Donatello on 30/10/2019 - 08:36

    My uncle is with postpaid VodaFail and would like to jump on this deal. What is the process in porting out his number from VodaFail to this Boost Deal?

    • i37 on 30/10/2019 - 08:58
      +1

      You get the sim activate online and as a part of the process gives you an option to port number. Put the details in click activate and away you go, 1-24 hours later your on boost. I think boost also give you a temporary number so your not stuck if Vodafone has no credit.

      You might need to acknowledge an SMS or something too.

  • i37 on 30/10/2019 - 08:56
    +1

    When do u need to activate the port? I’m on a 4 month free Circles.Life but would like this deal after my 4 months are up.

  • uccoffee on 30/10/2019 - 09:28

    do I need to change SIM when porting from telstra?

  • db87 on 30/10/2019 - 09:36
    +1

    Has anybody received there's yet? Keen to know if the expiry in the sim is an indication of activation period?

    TIA

    • whyzeguy on 30/10/2019 - 15:19

      Expiry on mine states SEP 2021

  • pulsarlx07 on 30/10/2019 - 11:15

    tried to purchase this last night. paypal went through tho no signs of payment going through. will try again later today. Any one having/had this issue ??

    • siiking on 10/11/2019 - 11:45

      Mine boost emails went into junk mail. Check there

  • lovepub on 30/10/2019 - 11:33

    Great value.
    +1
    Good signal and data speed by telstra.
    I am happy with 80gb 12 month plan hardly use up half of the data.

  • LHSolutions on 30/10/2019 - 12:19

    Does the Startrack delivery person ask for ID driver's licence on delivery?
    Thx

    • techno2000 on 30/10/2019 - 16:18

      Security check
      You'll need to provide valid ID (e.g. driver's licence, passport) to the courier to complete the security check. For additional security you’ll need to provide the same photo ID you used when you purchased online. Once the courier confirms your photo ID you can take delivery of your order

      • neonlight on 31/10/2019 - 09:56
        +1

        Most of the time they won't even bother ringing the doorbell, let alone ask for ID.

        They simply leave it at your LPO, then drive off and card you expect the post office to do the ID check for you to pick up.

        ID check for them is a waste of money. They deliver on per parcel commission basis

        Call them lazy or whatnot but that's how they earn to live

  • rake on 30/10/2019 - 17:43
    +2

    I have initiated the porting from a Vodafone post paid at 1.15pm today. Will report here when it completes.

    • rake on 03/11/2019 - 10:08
      +2

      Ported successfully the same day.

      Needed me to contact chat support. They corrected my address and re process the port. Worked flawless.

  • [Deactivated] on 31/10/2019 - 08:01

    one month to port - who know how many hours on the phone and how many emails - placed a formal complaint - sim dead - new sim sent to the wrong place - finally another week sim comes and service started. Cost me an extra 50 bucks to keep a service because of this delay.

    • Donatello on 31/10/2019 - 09:48

      Report it to the Ombudsman.

    • Bluberry on 31/10/2019 - 09:55

      TIO IS YOUR friend. Only takes like 5min to fill the form.

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