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Telstra 12-Month Post Paid 60GB $65 Per Month & $500 JB Hi-Fi Gift Card - Port-in- In-Store Only @ JB Hi-Fi

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Telstra 12-Month Post Paid 60GB $65 Per Month & $500 JB Hi-Fi Gift Card - Port-in- In-Store Only @ JB Hi-Fi
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Last edited 08/12/2019 - 16:10 by 4 other users

Looks like this deal is back on according to a banner I was just presented on https://www.jbhifi.com.au/collections/mobile-phones (https://images.ctfassets.net/i2qsnovxhn7q/59vYeF4YD6vvW0zcWH…)

My previous Telstra Family and Friends plan (https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/342769) is up this fortnight so I think it's time for me to make the jump.

Does anyone have a preferred port out -> port back pathway that should work for me prior this deal expiry on 27th Nov?

Edit 12pm: Deal marked as expired as the offer is no longer a $500 JB Gift Card but $500 JB Gaming Credit.

>$500 credit towards any gaming products - consoles, games, gaming laptops, gaming chairs, accessories.

Update: 10Pm Monday 18 Nov

Deal reactivated again, and runs until 27 November 15th December

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  • behindmyego on 14/11/2019 - 06:56
    +7

    It’s too early man 🙄😐 I mean it’s not even 7am 😂

    behindmyego on 14/11/2019 - 06:56 (Collapsed - Offtopic. Show)
  • dazza76 on 14/11/2019 - 07:06
    +2

    Go aldi, its fast and approved

    • isthisreallife22 on 14/11/2019 - 07:08

      How many days would you anticipate being on Aldi?

      • G77 on 14/11/2019 - 07:13
        +5

        Aldi uses Telstra network, so I wouldn't recommended them for port out/in. Go with Amaysim or Kogan.

        • kendo on 14/11/2019 - 08:09

          It took me 12 days last time. So please dont go with Aldi

      • dimavs on 14/11/2019 - 09:00
        +5

        6 years 5 months and still counting

  • unity1 on 14/11/2019 - 07:08
    +3

    Many have commented that some stores will strictly enforce 30 days wait time since porting out and back in to Telstra. I just ported out from Telstra 3 days ago. I'm sure this deal will come back by Christmas/Boxing Day sales.

  • realaaa on 14/11/2019 - 07:10

    this deal is a cracker - who did this successfully? I mean port out and port back in, 30 days minimum is it?

    • onlinepred on 14/11/2019 - 14:51

      Why? It's an expensive plan right? And jb don't often have great prices on their phones.

  • warmmilktea on 14/11/2019 - 07:13

    Thanks Op!

    Does jb accept Amex?

    • G77 on 14/11/2019 - 07:14

      Yes, but charge a surcharge (my local JB does anyway)

    • Gmetal on 14/11/2019 - 08:37
      +1

      You don't pay anything at JB for this, you get billed by Telstra for your first month.

  • jassu on 14/11/2019 - 07:24

    Is the $500 phone credit applicable only for 24 months plan? Can't find info about the gift card under 12 months plan

    • Rakddon on 14/11/2019 - 07:40
      +2

      click the picture OP posted

  • Rakddon on 14/11/2019 - 07:39

    If you want the Pixel 4: https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/496419

    • rhz on 14/11/2019 - 09:03

      Not sure if we can combine it because that deal ends on the 17th of November.

      Unless someone smarter can tell me how to?

  • stratbargain on 14/11/2019 - 07:40

    I thought all Telstra plans now could be cancelled without a minimum term.. Does that mean you can port in, take the $500 voucher and port out the next day and just pay the portion of the first month you used?

    Surely I'm missing something here.

    • Rakddon on 14/11/2019 - 07:42
      +2

      JB Hi-Fi Plans are for 12 months.
      Some of us from previous deals like this moved to M2M and then ported out or stayed on prepaid so it lapsed without paying the ETC.

      • ar7ist on 14/11/2019 - 08:40

        What do you say in the online chat to be able to use this deal to our advantage? Just to get the $500 gc

      • ethanlemarc on 14/11/2019 - 10:14

        Sounds great! One question though it might have been answered. Can you move to month to month from this 12 month contract, prior to expiry with paying the early termination fee? Cheers.

        • Rakddon on 14/11/2019 - 10:40
          -1

          if you want to pay the ETC then go ahead.

    • scanuck on 14/11/2019 - 07:43

      Would also like to know if I’m missing something

    • SmiTTy on 14/11/2019 - 07:59

      Is this what makes this deal a deal?
      Ie the ability to not have to live out the 12 month contract?

      • Rakddon on 14/11/2019 - 08:01

        yes and to get the $500 GC

  • TightTerry on 14/11/2019 - 07:41
    +1

    will have to wait until the 25th-26th to make use of this 😊

  • 200 on 14/11/2019 - 07:42

    I also had an existing Telstra service. I done it by activating a Optus prepaid sim with new number, ported over to get the deal then cancelled my existing Telstra service and swapped my existing number to the new service. Also managed to get port in discount.

    • isthisreallife22 on 14/11/2019 - 07:45

      I'd be keen to understand this more. You didn't port your real number in, you created a new one and then "swapped" your real number. How does this work?

      • 200 on 14/11/2019 - 07:52
        +1

        Correct, I ported in an Optus prepaid number that I setup 10 min before walking into JB to get the deal. That night got onto chat and recieved the port in discount, then cancelled my original telstra service and got my original Telstra number swapped onto the new JB service. This was all done through online chat. Seemed easy

        • isthisreallife22 on 14/11/2019 - 07:55
          +1

          Incredible. All these port out and back in strategies are totally redundant in that case :)

        • iconic83 on 14/11/2019 - 08:06

          Just confirming you got a $850 port in credit? Did you request it by informing you ported over the Optus pre paid to the Jb hifi plan?

          • 200 on 14/11/2019 - 08:08

            @iconic83: $850?? Nah, just got the $65 monthly plan reduced by $10 a month

        • rainbowunicorn on 19/11/2019 - 07:27
          +1

          I did something similar, just signed up as a new customer in JB with telstra, then went online, swapped numbers and cancelled old service.

      • ar7ist on 14/11/2019 - 08:32

        I would be careful doing this. I think a few posts ago people did mention that is a huge hassle to do the new number thing.

    • Kingdove on 14/11/2019 - 08:49

      We did the same to go to boost from telstra. When you call them they tell you about sending a blank sim nonsense.

    • [Deactivated] on 14/11/2019 - 08:52

      How much’s port in discount and still avaliable

  • [Deactivated] on 14/11/2019 - 07:45

    Is that gift card for iPhone only?

    • Pecan on 14/11/2019 - 07:49
      +1

      It's just a JB gc, you can spend it on whatever you like. Doesn't have to be a phone.

      • [Deactivated] on 14/11/2019 - 07:52

        Thanks, I will get a switch this tume

  • Pecan on 14/11/2019 - 07:52

    I'm in the exact same boat as op. If I plan to port out from Telstra, should I look to use up my Telstra Plus points first? Does porting out shut down your Telstra account therefore access to those points are lost?

    • isthisreallife22 on 14/11/2019 - 07:54
      +2

      Prob a good qstn for Telstra. Maybe order a free Sim and activate it against the same Telstra ID so the account stays active?

      • Pecan on 14/11/2019 - 07:58

        Great idea, thanks for that!

    • Kooratz on 14/11/2019 - 08:09

      When i ported it my telstra then port back in , my account no still the same and my remaining points still there (not much points but)

  • ColstonAUS on 14/11/2019 - 07:57

    Vodafone 2 dollar SIM, activate and put 10 dollars on it and then you can port from it, ports over within 15 minutes

    • isthisreallife22 on 14/11/2019 - 08:20

      I guess my concern is if I get stuck with whoever I port to for any significant duration…

      • ColstonAUS on 14/11/2019 - 10:07

        thats not necessary, just generate a new number, transfer the new number over to Telstra 65 a month plan, and then contact telstra and say you want your 'old number' (current telstra number) on your 65 a month plan and they will transfer the number across and get rid of the new number

    • jimojr on 14/11/2019 - 08:58

      If you have A spare Kogan sim, you can buy this.

      • isthisreallife22 on 14/11/2019 - 09:14

        As a matter of fact, I got a whole bunch of Kogan Sims a while back that I never activated. Worth a shot

    • wellzi on 14/11/2019 - 09:36

      Go $2 Coles SIM. You can activate without needing to recharge.

  • monchee on 14/11/2019 - 07:57

    My contract with Optus ends at the end of next month. What would you guys do? I don't know how it works because it's my first time to do a 2-year contract

    • Whatisthatvelvet on 14/11/2019 - 08:18

      Check out the Optus app. You should be able to see any cancellation costs under your profile.

      I took up this $500 GC offer last month and I still had a month to go on my Optus contract, porting in that number. My payout cost was $30 for the last month. Still awaiting for final Optus bill.

      I also managed to transfer to M2M Telstra plan after porting in and am about to port out to Circles.Life 100gb-$28/month in next day or so.

      • meeechull on 14/11/2019 - 08:27

        How did you go about transferring to M2M Telstra Plan?

        • Whatisthatvelvet on 14/11/2019 - 08:43

          Telstra online chat. I think I got lucky though as I've read they've closed that loophole.

          • Rakddon on 14/11/2019 - 08:45

            @Whatisthatvelvet: there's always do it online yourself and take screenshots

            • Whatisthatvelvet on 14/11/2019 - 09:16

              @Rakddon: I've thought I read that people were still getting charged the ETC doing it that way. But I'm not sure how that turned out in the end. Taking screenshots may help in that case.

      • monchee on 14/11/2019 - 08:38

        How do I go about in doing that? Do I need to visit a store or can I do it all online? Many thanks!

        • Whatisthatvelvet on 14/11/2019 - 08:44

          Checking your cancellation cost? Download MyOptus app and the information should be in there. Or you could ring/online chat Optus to find out your break cost.

          • monchee on 14/11/2019 - 09:03

            @Whatisthatvelvet: Whoops sorry, like the process on how to cancel and port. A bit unclear to me, but I can just ask Optus for that. Thanks!

            • Whatisthatvelvet on 14/11/2019 - 09:14

              @monchee: Just sign up to a new provider, Telstra in this case, and when you sign up at JB Hifi you will have option to port your number over. Telstra will handle everything so you don't have to do a thing.

    • damian1079 on 14/11/2019 - 08:20

      Ask Optus how much it is to pay out your contract. If you have only one month to go, it wouldn't be that much. Once they finalise it, you can join up to this one.

  • Sunn0 on 14/11/2019 - 07:57

    How's the coverage and other stuff with Telstra? I don't know anything about mobile providers other than that my current provider Vodafone have been complete crap lately.

    • pyramid on 14/11/2019 - 08:10
      +6

      Then you are ready to jump on this .

    • LolwutMikka on 14/11/2019 - 08:13

      Ported out from Telstra to Circles and I miss the coverage and data speed. Was hoping to take advantage of the 4 months free with Circles but this will make me go back to Telstra prematurely

    • sween64 on 14/11/2019 - 08:47

      Coverage

    • idonotknowwhy on 14/11/2019 - 13:29

      I recently moved from Telstra to Optus, and it's like having wireless dial-up.
      Imagine a condom which works 80% of the time. That's what Optus 4G is like.

      Go with Telstra.

    • jimbobaus on 30/11/2019 - 10:44
      +1

      I swear JB Plans have worse coverage that standard Telstra plans

      Me and my partner are on Telstra
      me on Telstra direct
      partner on JB plan
      Same account, one bill etc
      EXACT same phones, JB Data speeds suck compared to Telstra and we notice in city particularly Telstra is far better etc than JB, on the JB plan we get "xxx called and did not leave a message" sms yet the phone never rings, Telstra plan does not have this issue.

      have swapped sims into opposing phones to make sure it was not just a phone issue
      Same problem no matter the handset

      just my experience.

  • picklewizard on 14/11/2019 - 08:00

    Does anyone know if Telstra still offer shared data SIMs? I've been told they don't which is why I can't port out and back in :(

    • P1xellat3d on 14/11/2019 - 08:09

      I believe it’s only offered on their business plans now.

      • damian1079 on 14/11/2019 - 08:21
        +1

        I have a business, and they don't do shared data on business either. They're obviously not making enough money.. gotta squeeze out every dollar!

    • Austaurean on 14/11/2019 - 08:24

      Confirm that you Cannot get Data Share on a 'Personal' plan.
      Im still on one but the plan is grandfathered and if I update then I lose the data share.

      If I update though, I can get cheaper per month now with a greater data allowance.
      So we will be changing, but am contracted until mid December, I could probably do it now and have any remainder waived.

      I have 2 phones and a data share sim in a Telstra Netgear aircard, its really convenient for what we need.
      It now means we will have to get internet at home rather than what we have now.

      I wonder if a Telstra chat might provide some discounts and greater data allowance to match existing deals?

    • Associatedflud @ JB Hi-Fi on 14/11/2019 - 08:42
      +1

      They don’t anymore :(

  • S4h on 14/11/2019 - 08:20

    Does anyone know if this plan will include overseas calls to any country?

    • Kooratz on 14/11/2019 - 08:30

      not included

    • starbearer on 14/11/2019 - 09:18

      Not included unfortunately. The last time this was posted I rang up both JB and Telstra, and they were both unable to do it as their systems are pretty rigid and don't allow customisations.

      Quite a shame as I was prepared to pay more or even accept lesser data allowances.

      • VishSunny on 14/11/2019 - 12:29
        +1

        Telstra can add international call pack to JB plans now.
        When imported over from the previous deal about 2 weeks ago, managed to get the $10 discount plus international call pack from online chat.

        • starbearer on 14/11/2019 - 14:50

          Oh that would be awesome! Did you just speak to online chat after porting in or was there anything else you did?

  • kojihama on 14/11/2019 - 08:27
    +1

    I ported a service out to Optus and a couple of hours later went to a smaller local JB and they just did it no questions asked. Probably helps if you find a smaller store with sales people looking for sales rather than larger mall stores who get sales up the wazoo. Telstra also put the number back onto my existing account that the number was previously on (I have multiple services).

  • hellodealhunter on 14/11/2019 - 08:34

    What is the validity of these 500 gift cards?

  • JohnyEnglish on 14/11/2019 - 08:48

    1 Question. If we get this $65/ month plan Telstra, can we cancel after 6 months for free? it says min cancellation fee $390, so we would have paid 390 in 6 months already? or are we bound to do 12 months?

    • LolwutMikka on 14/11/2019 - 08:54

      I believe the ETC for service contracts are discounted at 50% so if you cancel on the day of signup then the fee is half of $65 * 12

    • BuyNow on 14/11/2019 - 09:43

      After 6 months your ETC would be 195

  • Seakip on 14/11/2019 - 08:52

    I want to take advantage of this deal but I also want a new phone number. What's the best strstegy? Get a prepaid Vodafone Sim? Thanks

    • Rakddon on 14/11/2019 - 08:54

      amaysim

  • Sunn0 on 14/11/2019 - 09:06

    So I'm currently apart of a family plan with Vodafone, and the family plan isn't under my name. Do I need to get the plan owner to come in store with me to do the porting?

    • Stinge Master on 14/11/2019 - 09:57

      I tried to port in a number that wasn't in my name, they couldn't do it. You possibly could bring them in, but it would be worth maybe calling your store beforehand to check.

    • vash5 on 14/11/2019 - 10:17
      +1

      Depends who owns your number. If it's under your name, no. If it's under someone else, yes.
      Usually you can call up and ask.. then you can also do a change of ownership as well if needed.

      Keep in mind the number could be bundled within the family plan and making any changes (porting out in your case) could break everyone elses plan. Best to find that out too.

  • UNFKNBLVBL on 14/11/2019 - 09:09

    I did it for $400 last weekend :( got it with the S10E which was $800 at the time

    • Save Medicare on 14/11/2019 - 09:14

      2 weeks ago the offer was $99 for s10e with this plan?

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