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Woolworths Mobile: $29 for $500 Credit/5GB Data [Expire 45 Days] [PREPAID]
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ozb-442 on 30/08/2011 - 21:05 woolworthsmobile.com.au (1548 clicks)
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Seems like a pretty damn good deal for prepaid. $29 gets you $250 to optus/woolworth mobile phones and $250 to other phones AND 5gb of internet data. All you need to do is head down to dicksmith/BigW/Woolies and get a $2 sim starter than recharge instore/online/on the phone.

$250 to any network (ex Pivotel)
$250 to any Optus or Woolworths Mobile within Australia
45 day expiry
5GB data
10% off* your recharge when you present your registered
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    • [Deactivated] on 30/08/2011 - 21:26
      +28

      "Apart from the 5Gb"
      Lucky it has 5Gb then, isn't it :P

      This is a good deal for the data alone.

    • ozb-442 on 30/08/2011 - 21:29
      +18

      Apart from the 5GB, theres nothing special about this deal..

      That's why I posted it mate, 5gb of data alone is a good deal for $29 and on top of that $500 credit… first thing that comes to mind is OzBargain.

      • [Deactivated] on 30/08/2011 - 23:37
        +5

        Funny thing is this deal was released 2+ weeks ago and well no one posted it here until xDEFiNE ! Good On Ya for Not being a Couch OzBargainer ! lol

        • ccrap on 31/08/2011 - 02:17
          +9

          I didn't know about it, but seems you did and withheld information!

          That sir, is a chargeable offence under section 9 of the Ozbargain Etiquette Amendment Act 2008 (Cth)

          Besides, 44+ votes and counting. Just think, could have been you.. shame, shame, shame! LOL

    • A Banana4scale on 30/08/2011 - 22:02
      +2

      Apart from the 5GB data and the $500 credit, theres nothing special about this deal..
      Oh wait it cost $30.

      Bargain!

    • machej on 31/08/2011 - 18:36
      +1

      It's not a bad deal in the first place but it's great to know we can use voip apps.

  • bendertiger on 30/08/2011 - 21:15
    +3

    Now if you could show your 'woolies' operator logo and get 5% off groceries…

  • m0nkeycheese on 30/08/2011 - 21:21

    If I wasnt on my stupid plan id jump on it esp for the 5GB

  • iSamurai on 30/08/2011 - 21:27
    +1

    One thing I don't like about their internet is that they charge per MB (whereas e.g. Vodafone charges per 25KB increments), so you'll probably end up using 5GB a lot quicker.

    • [Deactivated] on 30/08/2011 - 21:44
      +1

      But you also get 45 days to use it instead of 30. I'd definitely prefer the longer expiry period.

    • ZondaR on 30/08/2011 - 22:01

      I've been on it a couple of days. My data usage app says I have 4.873 Mb left. The balance from them says I got 4.89Gb left. So that isn't an issue so far

    • Tycn on 30/08/2011 - 22:25
      +1

      Does that mean if you check your email it'll get rounded up to 1MB?

      • ThePistonHead on 30/08/2011 - 22:55
        +3

        Yes. I learned the hard way with optus (they count by 10mb). Ran out of 3gb in a couple of days from setting android to check emails/facebook/weather.

        • nickj on 31/08/2011 - 12:52

          Ditto, I think. Used up the 3gb data on the MyTab in a few weeks, and called up Optus and complained and asked for an explanation of when and where this data was used, since there's no way it was anywhere near 3 GB for checking the news and reading a few emails. Turns out Optus don't have any web site for showing data usage or remaining data for prepaid accounts, plus they don't log sites you connect to due to privacy reasons. Which doesn't sound so bad, except that there is no way to see whats happening with your data, other than texting "balance" to 9999 all the time - and even then you can only see how much remains, not when or where it's being used.

          When I expressed my annoyance and intention to complain to the TIO since I couldn't see how I could have used 3 GB, they just credited me with another 3 GB of data. So I never got an explanation, but strongly suspect that it was a combination of android automatically using tiny amounts of data + the massive 10mb optus increment. I turned off most of the android settings, but it definitely put me off optus for data, and made me very wary of carriers who use large data increments.

        • salem on 31/08/2011 - 13:48

          Hmm. I am on the above woolies mobile prepaid sim. I have had it for nearly 30 days now. I have a Nexus S. Synching facebook, gmail, google reader, google+, twitter. Have a few apps. Have got updates for some apps over the air. I don't use the normal in-built mail app though. Only the gmail app for email.

          I do use wifi at home (and in fact, an app called "wifi at home" to help me turn wifi on and of automatically depending on whether I am at home).

          I just texted 'balance' to 9999. It said I have 4.19 GB remaining. 3G watchdog (a download watching app) says I have used 803.98 MB. Which works out roughly the same.

          I wouldn't be too concerned with their 'session size' usage policy. Seems to have very little impact.

        • ZondaR on 31/08/2011 - 18:53

          Yup. I wont be too concerned either. I've been using for 2 weeks, with google maps, fb, IM, mail etc. This was a concern of mine initially. I jumped in after waiting for comments on whirlpool from other users reporting no probs.

    • kspec on 30/08/2011 - 23:13
      +3

      I tried amaysim also another optus brand 1gb took less then 1 week to finish! Wen i called up they say they charge per session/per click so if ur on ozbargain.com and it has 3 adds on the side they charge 3 sessions = 3mb and each click/link you press they charge a session too.. I checked my data log and it shows in 45seconds I used 23mb! When I complain they say that's how they charge. . Big data rort!

      • Shwayne on 31/08/2011 - 00:59

        I wouldn't use Amaysim unless you went for the $39 unlimited, again really only if you need it.

        • machej on 31/08/2011 - 18:39

          Would you know what Telstra's increments are?

  • nanoronline on 30/08/2011 - 21:28
    +6

    Data is charged in 1MB increments for uploads and downloads within Australia

    • nanoronline on 30/08/2011 - 22:36
      +11

      What I meant was that usually other telcos like Vodafone charge at minimum 25kb each session. WW Mobile's is 40 times more. That mean just by refreshing your FB/Twitter timeline or receiving mails, etc., will cost you 1mb every time. Divide 5gb by 40 and you'll 125mb..

      • ThePistonHead on 30/08/2011 - 22:57

        Sorry accidental neg! was meant to + you.

      • ESEMCE on 31/08/2011 - 08:47
        +3

        That's not right… They'll round your data usage up to the 1MB..
        ie if you used 2.33MB you'd be "charged" 3MB.
        Virginmobile also charge by the MB and I never get even close to exceeding my 1.5GB allowance per month. I have 2 email accounts, Facebook synced with my Contacts and Calendar, Apps update automatically, I check Amazon AppStore daily for their free deals and regularly use my phone browser when out and about to check OzB and other sites.

  • mrhorseham on 30/08/2011 - 21:31

    Does anyone know if you can use Internet tethering/personal hotspot with woolies?

    • Shwayne on 31/08/2011 - 00:59
      +1

      TOS says no, but how will they know?

      • ESEMCE on 31/08/2011 - 08:48
        +1

        TOS say no, but they advertise it as a feature of the Android phones they're pushing.. If they cancelled your contract, you'd have a very good case in court!

        • salem on 31/08/2011 - 13:49

          I have used it a few times fine, on this prepaid and with a nexus S.

          Haven't got a nasty email or call or anything from anyone.

  • ozb-442 on 30/08/2011 - 21:34

    Yep i'm pretty sure you can, as long as your android phone supports it. This makes it even more of a deal for me, enough data on a phone plan and I don't need to buy a Pocket WiFi.

    • mrhorseham on 30/08/2011 - 21:38

      Yer, if I can tether I'm gonna get it. Currently with optus and they don't allow it with prepaid, has to be post paid

      • ozb-442 on 30/08/2011 - 21:42
        +1

        Well I'm currently using a Huawei Sonic unlocked android phone and have no problem creating a WiFi hotspot, so I don't see why not. That's a bummer about the post paid though..

      • Daniel15 on 30/08/2011 - 22:34

        You could try to use a tethering app of some sort. It'd work, but you're risking Optus disconnecting you (as it's against their Terms of Service). My girlfriend (who is currently in the USA on Virgin Mobile USA) tethered her phone for months and nothing happened, even though the carrier didn't allow tethering.

  • massari on 30/08/2011 - 21:46
    -6

    Is this Vodafail?

    • Housecat on 30/08/2011 - 22:04
      +24

      No. You fail.

    • nanoronline on 30/08/2011 - 22:32
      +4

      But Optus is still having network congestion issue right?

      • Daniel15 on 30/08/2011 - 22:35
        +2

        Not sure about Optus, but Virgin Mobile are having serious data issues / congestion at the moment. I can barely use the 300 MB I have with my Virgin Mobile prepaid, since it doesn't work half the time I try to use it!

        • nanoronline on 30/08/2011 - 22:39
          +2

          Yeah I was using Virgin Mobile prepaid previously. And Virgin Mobile and TPG Mobile use Optus' network so that's why I think with WW Mobile it will still experience the same issues too..

      • ESEMCE on 31/08/2011 - 08:51

        No real problems in Adelaide…
        There's definitely slow periods (especially in Peak usage times - ie after aschool till 10pm), and possibly issues in the CBD during business hours, but I get great data speeds in the suburbs while at work.

      • georgedeka on 31/08/2011 - 11:45

        Yes, its useless

  • benjiross on 30/08/2011 - 21:49

    Do they have micro sim cards for the iphone? I'd love to switch to this plan.

    • ZondaR on 30/08/2011 - 22:03
      +3

      Pack says not for iphone. But i managed to snip mine with a scissors and it works

      • CubbyChancho on 30/08/2011 - 22:19
        +4

        I work for safeway, and there is a message on some of the promo signs in store saying if you need a micro sim for iphone etc go to the service desk… although my store hasn't gotten the micro sims yet, at least to my knowledge (p.s just signed up to let you know :P)

        • ZondaR on 30/08/2011 - 22:30

          I got mine 2 weeks ago, so it's kind of too late for me. I remember flipping every single pack, to see every one of them "Not for iphone"

      • Milkywayss on 31/08/2011 - 09:14

        Not cheap for dx, but could use this http://goo.gl/x0JA1

        • ZondaR on 31/08/2011 - 18:54

          I figured the SIM card was only $2. And I wont be cutting too many of them (hopefully)

  • techmate22 on 30/08/2011 - 21:54
    +2

    Do note that the T&Cs state that mobile tethering and use in a non-mobile device (ie pocket wifi) is not allowed, though how much effort that put into enforcing this rule is unclear.

    • Shwayne on 31/08/2011 - 00:58

      It means they can block all the P2P and web hosting ports they want and you can't complain about it.

  • MrLeE on 30/08/2011 - 22:07
    +2

    I dont think I could use 5gb on my mobile if I tried.

    • kspec on 30/08/2011 - 23:16
      +3

      5gb charging by 1mb will drain ur data real quick, trust me I had it..data from optus is a rort

      • Yuri Lowell on 31/08/2011 - 04:09
        +1

        As long as your device doesn't attempt to reconnect all the time then it's not bad.

        • Geewhizz on 31/08/2011 - 06:33

          You can get widgets that prevent it accessing the web when you don't want it to - APN on-off widget is one that works well. Free is always good too.

    • ESEMCE on 31/08/2011 - 08:53

      Easy, install aDownloader and start downloading torrents

  • [Deactivated] on 30/08/2011 - 22:16
    -7

    good deal and ok within australia but beware and forget about the international calls.its a killer.please see international call rates.
    Country Code Mobile Rate Landline Rate
    Afghanistan 93 $5.64 $5.64
    Albania 355 $4.78 $4.78
    Algeria 213 $5.64 $5.64
    Andorra 376 $7.32 $7.32
    Angola 244 $4.78 $4.78
    Anguilla 1 264 $4.90 $4.90
    Antarctica 672 $29.56 $29.56
    Antigua And Barbuda 1 268 $3.34 $3.34
    Argentina 54 $6.00 $6.00
    Armenia 374 $3.58 $3.58
    Aruba 297 $3.34 $3.34
    Ascension 247 $7.26 $7.26
    Austria 43 $4.84 $4.84
    Azerbaijan 994 $3.58 $3.58
    Bahamas 1 242 $2.12 $2.12
    Bahrain 973 $3.58 $3.58
    Bangladesh 880 $3.58 $3.58
    Barbados 1 246 $3.94 $3.94
    Belarus 375 $7.18 $7.18
    Belgium 32 $7.26 $7.26
    Belize 501 $6.66 $6.66
    Benin 229 $4.78 $4.78
    Bermuda 1 441 $3.94 $3.94
    Bhutan 975 $3.94 $3.94
    Bolivia 591 $3.94 $3.94
    Bosnia & Herzegovina 387 $6.06 $6.06
    Botswana 267 $6.18 $6.18
    Brazil 55 $5.84 $5.84
    British Virgin Islands 1 284 $4.78 $4.78
    Brunei Darussalam 673 $2.40 $2.40
    Bulgaria 359 $12.18 $12.18
    Burkina Faso 226 $4.78 $4.78
    Burundi 257 $4.78 $4.78
    Cambodia 855 $4.78 $4.78
    Cameroon 237 $5.64 $5.64
    Canada 1 $2.98 $2.98
    Cape Verde 238 $4.78 $4.78
    Cayman Islands 1 345 $3.34 $3.34
    Central African Republic 236 $10.76 $10.76
    Chad 235 $5.64 $5.64
    Chile 56 $3.64 $3.64
    China 86 $2.18 $2.18
    Colombia 57 $3.94 $3.94
    Comoros 269 $6.06 $6.06
    Congo (Dem. Rep. Of The) 242 $5.64 $5.64
    Congo (Dem. Rep. Of The) / Zaire 243 $5.64 $5.64
    Cook Islands 682 $16.88 $16.88
    Costa Rica 506 $4.78 $4.78
    Croatia 385 $3.64 $3.64
    Cuba 53 $28.36 $28.36
    Cyprus 357 $2.12 $2.12
    Czech Republic 420 $7.02 $7.02
    Denmark 45 $4.24 $4.24
    Diego Garcia 246 $12.72 $12.72
    Djibouti 253 $9.38 $9.38
    Dominica 1 767 $5.78 $5.78
    Dominican Republic 1 809 $2.12 $2.12
    Dominican Republic 1 829 $2.12 $2.12
    Dominican Republic 1 849 $2.12 $2.12
    East Timor (Timor-Leste) 670 $18.16 $18.16
    Ecuador 593 $3.94 $3.94
    Egypt 20 $3.98 $3.98
    El Salvador 503 $4.78 $4.78
    Equatorial Guinea 240 $5.64 $5.64
    Eritrea 291 $7.82 $7.82
    Estonia 372 $4.84 $4.84
    Ethiopia 251 $5.98 $5.98
    Faroe Islands 298 $3.00 $3.00
    Falkland Islands (Malvinas) 500 $9.68 $9.68
    Fiji 679 $5.98 $5.98
    Finland 358 $2.38 $2.38
    France 33 $2.38 $2.38
    French Guiana 594 $3.58 $3.58
    French Polynesia 689 $4.24 $4.24
    Gabon 241 $4.78 $4.78
    Gambia 220 $8.94 $8.94
    Georgia 995 $3.58 $3.58
    Germany 49 $4.24 $4.24
    Ghana 233 $4.78 $4.78
    Gibraltar 350 $4.78 $4.78
    Greece 30 $5.46 $5.46
    Greenland 299 $16.36 $16.36
    Grenada 1 473 $5.80 $5.80
    Guadeloupe 590 $6.06 $6.06
    Guam 1 671 $1.80 $1.80
    Guantanamo Bay 5399 $3.94 $3.94
    Guatemala 502 $3.94 $3.94
    Guinea (Republic) 224 $5.74 $5.74
    Guinea-Bissau 245 $13.78 $13.78
    Guyana 592 $4.84 $4.84
    Haiti 509 $4.78 $4.78
    Honduras 504 $5.64 $5.64
    Hong Kong 852 $1.58 $1.18
    Hungary 36 $4.24 $4.24
    Iceland 354 $5.64 $5.64
    India 91 $3.58 $3.58
    Indonesia 62 $2.98 $2.98
    Iran (Islamic Republic Of) 98 $3.86 $3.86
    Iraq 964 $4.18 $4.18
    Ireland (Republic) 353 $3.64 $3.64
    Israel (And Occupied Territories) 972 $1.88 $1.88
    Italy 39 $6.06 $6.06
    Ivory Coast (Côte d'Ivoire) 225 $4.78 $4.78
    Jamaica 1 876 $5.08 $5.08
    Japan 81 $3.64 $3.64
    Jordan 962 $3.34 $3.34
    Kazakhstan 7 $2.62 $2.62
    Kenya 254 $3.98 $3.98
    Kiribati 686 $15.34 $15.34
    Korea North (Dem. People's Rep. Of) 850 $13.32 $13.32
    Korea South (Republic Of) 82 $4.78 $3.98
    Kosovo 381 $5.64 $5.64
    Kuwait 965 $3.58 $3.58
    Kyrgyzstan 996 $3.58 $3.58
    Laos (Lao P.D.R.) 856 $3.58 $3.58
    Latvia 371 $3.34 $3.34
    Lebanon 961 $4.18 $4.18
    Lesotho 266 $5.46 $5.46
    Liberia 231 $7.86 $7.86
    Libya (Arab Jamahiriya) 218 $7.34 $7.34
    Liechtenstein 423 $7.88 $7.88
    Lithuania 370 $3.58 $3.58
    Luxembourg 352 $4.84 $4.84
    Macau 853 $3.34 $3.34
    Macedonia 389 $4.84 $4.84
    Madagascar 261 $4.78 $4.78
    Malawi 265 $3.94 $3.94
    Malaysia 60 $1.58 $1.18
    Maldives (Republic) 960 $4.78 $4.78
    Mali 223 $4.78 $4.78
    Malta 356 $4.04 $4.04
    Mariana Islands (Norhtern) / Saipan 1 670 $3.94 $3.94
    Marshall Islands 692 $6.06 $6.06
    Martinique 596 $9.36 $9.36
    Mauritania 222 $4.78 $4.78
    Mauritius 230 $3.98 $3.98
    Mayotte 269 $6.06 $6.06
    Mexico 52 $2.62 $2.62
    Micronesia 691 $5.44 $5.44
    Moldova 373 $3.58 $3.58
    Monaco 377 $8.30 $8.30
    Mongolia 976 $5.64 $5.64
    Montenegro 382 $5.64 $5.64
    Montserrat 1 664 $4.78 $4.78
    Morocco 212 $8.06 $8.06
    Mozambique 258 $5.64 $5.64
    Myanmar 95 $8.34 $8.34
    Namibia 264 $5.74 $5.74
    Nauru 674 $28.08 $28.08
    Nepal 977 $3.98 $3.98
    Netherlands 31 $4.24 $4.24
    Netherlands Antilles 599 $2.62 $2.62
    New Caledonia 687 $5.46 $5.46
    New Zealand 64 $3.98 $3.58
    Nicaragua 505 $3.94 $3.94
    Niger 227 $4.78 $4.78
    Nigeria 234 $3.34 $3.34
    Niue (Island) 683 $15.14 $15.14
    Norfolk Island 6723 $25.06 $25.06
    Norway 47 $4.24 $4.24
    Oman 968 $5.02 $5.02
    Pakistan 92 $4.78 $3.98
    Palau 680 $6.66 $6.66
    Palestinian (Autonomous Areas) 970 $4.84 $4.84
    Panama 507 $3.34 $3.34
    Papua New Guinea 675 $12.22 $12.22
    Paraguay 595 $3.94 $3.94
    Peru 51 $4.84 $4.84
    Philippines 63 $3.58 $3.18
    Poland 48 $4.84 $4.84
    Portugal 351 $8.78 $8.78
    Puerto Rico 1 787 $1.80 $1.80
    Puerto Rico 1 939 $1.80 $1.80
    Qatar 974 $4.78 $4.78
    Reunion 262 $3.94 $3.94
    Romania 40 $3.34 $3.34
    Russia (Federation) 7 $2.62 $2.62
    Rwanda 250 $3.94 $3.94
    Sakhalin Island 7504 $2.20 $2.20
    Samoa (American) 1 684 $2.20 $2.20
    Samoa (Western) 685 $7.88 $7.88
    San Marino 378 $2.06 $2.06
    Sao Tome And Principe 239 $16.34 $16.34
    Saudi Arabia 966 $3.98 $3.98
    Senegal 221 $4.84 $4.84
    Serbia 381 $5.64 $5.64
    Seychelles 248 $4.78 $4.78
    Sierra Leone 232 $9.58 $9.58
    Singapore 65 $1.58 $1.18
    Slovak (Republic) 421 $4.24 $4.24
    Slovenia 386 $10.24 $10.24
    Solomon Islands 677 $23.38 $23.38
    Somalia 252 $12.98 $12.98
    South Africa 27 $3.64 $3.64
    Spain 34 $4.24 $4.24
    Sri Lanka 94 $4.58 $4.58
    St Helena (Tristan da Cunha) 290 $12.72 $12.72
    St Kitts And Nevis (And St Christopher) 1 869 $7.22 $7.22
    St Lucia 1 758 $5.74 $5.74
    St Pierre And Miquelon 508 $3.34 $3.34
    St Vincent And Bequia (Grenadines) 1 784 $3.94 $3.94
    Sudan 249 $4.58 $4.58
    Surinam 597 $5.46 $5.46
    Swaziland 268 $4.78 $4.78
    Sweden 46 $4.84 $4.84
    Switzerland 41 $5.46 $5.46
    Syria (Arab Republic Of) 963 $4.78 $4.78
    Taiwan 886 $1.98 $1.78
    Tajikistan 992 $3.34 $3.34
    Tanzania 255 $6.24 $6.24
    Thailand 66 $2.98 $2.98
    Togo 228 $8.36 $8.36
    Tokelau 690 $12.10 $12.10
    Tonga 676 $9.38 $9.38
    Trinidad And Tobago 1 868 $2.62 $2.62
    Tunisia 216 $10.40 $10.40
    Turkey 90 $4.58 $4.58
    Turkmenistan 993 $3.34 $3.34
    Turks And Caicos Islands 1 649 $4.78 $4.78
    Tuvalu 688 $14.36 $14.36
    Uganda 256 $3.94 $3.94
    Ukraine 380 $2.62 $2.62
    United Arab Emirates 971 $4.58 $4.58
    United Kingdom 44 $2.98 $2.58
    Uruguay 598 $5.36 $5.36
    US Virgin Islands 1 340 $1.80 $1.80
    USA 1 $0.98 $0.98
    Uzbekistan 998 $3.34 $3.34
    Vanuatu 678 $12.10 $12.10
    Venezuela 58 $4.04 $4.04
    Vietnam 84 $3.98 $3.58
    Wallis and Futuna (Islands) 681 $28.44 $28.44
    Yemen (Arab Rep Of) 967 $3.94 $3.94
    Zambia 260 $3.94 $3.94
    Zimbabwe 263 $10.02 $10.02

    All calls are billed in 1 minute increments and a flagfall of 39c applies per call

    • aussman on 30/08/2011 - 22:23
      +16

      damn it I was gonna use it exzclusively to call Zimababwe and Wallis and futana have to look elsewhere

      RATS :P

      • A Banana4scale on 30/08/2011 - 23:44
        +2

        don't forget Kribati!

        • boirefish on 31/08/2011 - 00:15
          +7

          I use optus for calling them penguins in Antarctica =)

      • Geewhizz on 31/08/2011 - 06:34

        yeah, and I was planning to use it to call my new friend who is offering me 50 per cent of his 12million that's tied up in the US.

    • lovepub on 30/08/2011 - 22:23

      I think this is about the average call rate with the flag fall compare to what I get charged on Virginmobile. about $2 every minute to Taiwan.

      Hey….at least these let u use on the international calls…postpaid doesnt.
      But of coz u'll use it up fairly quick when u only have $250 to use on intl calls.

    • Daniel15 on 30/08/2011 - 22:39
      +4

      "Norfolk Island 6723 $25.06 $25.06"
      WOW ಠ_ಠ
      Even Italy is $6 per minute! Crazy.

    • junior_thrift on 30/08/2011 - 23:13

      Who uses a mobile to call internationally? Bad enough calling a landline in Aus…

      • Siadwell on 31/08/2011 - 08:34
        +1

        I do, as I don't have a land-line at the moment.
        It doesn't have to be expensive, btw:

        http://www.crazyjohns.com.au/flatchat/

        (sorry, don't want to hijack original post :))

        • shawn_low on 31/08/2011 - 14:46
          +1

          There's always Skype for international calls. Gotta use some of that 5GB data right?

    • [Deactivated] on 30/08/2011 - 23:40
      +3

      I'm currently with Hello Mobile, Unlimited talk International + Unlimited talk Local(Land&Mobile) all @25c FLAGFALL, Data 3c/MB, valid for 90days, for me its been a bargain since i don't use my phone that often and the times i do i can talk for hours or atleast leave it on even if nature calls…, been a BARGAIN for me ! lol

      • MishyMoo on 31/08/2011 - 01:24

        wow - thanks for this - Ill look it up..have been looking for something just like this

      • blackrider89 on 31/08/2011 - 01:29

        Unlimited international talk at 25 c flagfall? How come? Can you kindly explain a bit further?

        • [Deactivated] on 31/08/2011 - 02:00

          Yea Unlimited mainly to Asian countries…, dirt cheap to other countries too…, I REALLY DON'T know how the hell they make money, but it saved me from a contract.

          In terms of coverage, its on the Vodafail Network, but since my phone is 850Mhz compatible and available in most of the areas I visit, never have I come across less than 4 BARS of signal. Really pleased with Hello Mobile thus far !

        • salem on 31/08/2011 - 13:56

          Most likely it will connect somewhere locally, then get routed via a VOIP service overseas.

    • llama on 31/08/2011 - 11:55
      -1

      Stupid post - ESPECIALLY the 300 line copy/paste.

      For gawd's sake, edit it and remove all that crap.

    • [Deactivated] on 31/08/2011 - 20:06

      So 7 people here think i don't have the right to warn my fellow ozbargainers about higher charge on international calls.that is ok.MOD please delete my comment.thank you and have a good night.

  • lovepub on 30/08/2011 - 22:20
    +1

    looks nice a nice deal as it's not a once off bargain.
    Seems it's here to stay. I think once my postpaid runs out…i'll be getting this for every family member

    45 days expire date means 24 months plan will be cut down shorter byt 1.5 times….which is…….16 months!!

    Looks like the prepaid quota $250 can be used for international calls too.
    and yes…5GB by itself is GREAT! get a iphone or android…then no need pocket wifi any longer!!

    • lovepub on 30/08/2011 - 22:26
      +3

      with the 8 months shorter ===> $29 x 8 = 240 for u to buy a prepaid unlocked mobile phone.
      Should be a pretty decent phone for 240 off the web if not looking for the latest and newest stuff.

    • nanoronline on 30/08/2011 - 22:41

      Since it is using Optus' data network, I don't think you'll use much with the bad internet if you're staying in metropolitan areas..

  • minimonti on 30/08/2011 - 22:58

    Wow. I'm 30 a month for 1gb at the moment:o

  • [Deactivated] on 30/08/2011 - 22:59
    +2

    I bet the folks at Apple are gritting their teeth at Woolworth's using an "apple" logo to sell mobile phones and services. I'm guessing Apple (rightfully) lost the trademark dispute they initiated a year or two ago? :P

    • blackrider89 on 30/08/2011 - 23:23
      +1

      I did an assignment for my (I want her to be) gf and found out that Apples had already withdrawn their applications to the IP Australia on 19/04/2011. Practcally Apple has lost the case and had to walk away (bitterly).

      • [Deactivated] on 30/08/2011 - 23:39
        +6

        I did an assignment for my (I want her to be) gf

        Pussywhipped, much? Haha. Thanks for the update on the Apple trademark case, though. :)

    • bragains on 31/08/2011 - 02:27
      +3

      Always thought that the woolies icon was a green pumpkin. :D

      • blackrider89 on 31/08/2011 - 02:39

        Apple should sue God lol. Woolies describes their icon an apple with a leaf on their applications though.

        Jump22: Pretty much lol. I'm very submissive to hers. With an interior motive.

        • Ruckus on 31/08/2011 - 09:57

          Did you mean ulterior motive?
          Or does interior motive mean you have a motive on the interior of your jocks?

        • nookular on 31/08/2011 - 12:02

          Why would Apple sue God? God had his trademark on apple long before Apple did, so if anything God should sue Apple.

    • blackrider89 on 31/08/2011 - 13:10

      Lol sorry for my broken English, yeah ulterior motive is what I meant.

      @Nookular: applying the 'I want to do so' principle they can. My beloved motherland applies it as well.

  • yada on 30/08/2011 - 23:24
    -6

    LiveConnected shits all over this deal.

    • Shwayne on 31/08/2011 - 00:57

      You're right, but insincere about it.

  • Mugsy on 30/08/2011 - 23:52
    +1

    Supermarkets ain't just supermarkets anymore.

    Yeah, $29 for the 5Gb and 45 days is a good deal already when compared to the competition. I still prefer Amaysim's $9.90 for 1Gb data pack. I don't use mobile internet all that much… I have internet at work, at home and free wifi at Uni. Only need the occasional data on field trips.

    Now, will Woolworths stop you using a Woolworths mobile at a Woolworths petrol station? :-P

    • Shwayne on 31/08/2011 - 01:01
      +1

      "Let's not blow things, out of proportion."

  • CryssieJade on 31/08/2011 - 00:12

    This is a great deal, I only wish the expiry was longer. 90 days would suit me as an occasional user. Keeping my eye out for a deal like that!

    • Mugsy on 31/08/2011 - 06:50

      Yeah, I wouldn't mind a longer expiry of 90 days, even if they had to reduce the quota down to say 4Gb. But that's just based on my usage patterns.

  • Shwayne on 31/08/2011 - 00:56
    +2

    If you want the 5GB data for a mobile hotspot/teether then it's pretty good value…

    Notable: 10% off* your recharge when you present your registered Woolworths Everyday Rewards card in participating stores. (That's down to $26.1)

    Else:

    If you are going to use the Optus network:

    http://www.tpg.com.au/mobile/plans.html

    http://liveconnected.com.au/index.php/sim-only/pioneer

    http://liveconnected.com.au/index.php/sim-only/pioneer-plus

    http://www.amaysim.com.au/

    There's more…

    • Mugsy on 31/08/2011 - 06:53

      Does the Everyday Reward Card cost anything to get?

      I never did pick one up… not sure if it was because I don't have a Qantas Frequent Flyer account or if one had to pay. But if I can get a discount on this, I might just pick one up. $26.10 for 5GB that lasts 45 days is decent for the months I need more data.

      • Amanda856 on 31/08/2011 - 08:41
        +2

        No charge for the Everyday Rewards card, it's like a Flybuys card

  • Me88 on 31/08/2011 - 08:10

    This might be a stupid question, but i know nothing about how mobile phones work… If you were to move from an optus plan to this, would you have to change your number? I assumed you would which is what is holding me back from changing to a deal like this…

    • ESEMCE on 31/08/2011 - 09:00

      You should be able to "port" your number across, make sure you're no longer contracted to Optus before you apply to port, otherwise you'll be charged a heft Early Termination fee.

    • llama on 31/08/2011 - 12:01

      If you are on a "Plan" it usually means that you are paying off a phone. See, when you are on a plan, the phone isn't "really" free, but you are paying installments. Also, some plans offer a special deal if you contract for a year or something.

      Once the phone is paid off, and your contract is ended then you can leave the plan for free. If you wish to leave earlier, then you'll have to pay a premium. Only YOU can look at what you signed up for and see what is involved.

      You may have to port your phone unmber across, but it MIGHT not be required. This is something you need to speak to Woolworths about.

      Or just read the FAQ… http://www.woolworthsmobile.com.au/faqs.html

    • ZondaR on 31/08/2011 - 18:58

      U don't have to change number. It took me about 20 mins to get switched to new SIM card(2 weeks ago)

  • netsurfer on 31/08/2011 - 08:29

    Since it is close to $30… Buy the recharge when you do other shopping at WW and you can also get the 4c (or sometimes 8c) off fuel discount.

    • [Deactivated] on 31/08/2011 - 09:31

      Fuel discount voucher is a joke.independent servos are selling at least 4 cents cheaper anyway.coles and wollies are playing games with innocent customers .

  • weebok15 on 31/08/2011 - 10:12

    So if anybody has optus 'Yes' time, can they still call someone with the woolies prepaid mobile for free still?

  • gharek on 31/08/2011 - 17:58

    Nice! Is there rollover for any unused credits at the end of 45 days?

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