Question Regarding Vodafone Minimum Total Cost

Lnightknight on 22/04/2020 - 16:50

Currently looking at cheap options to purchase a mobile phone without being locked in to a contract.

I had a look at the Vodafone website and they state that the minimum total cost for the Samsung S20+ 5G is $1349. The devices comes with a Red Plus month-to-month plan, so I assume there are no obligations and there is no early termination fee for this plan.

How much would it be in total if I purchase the device through Vodafone and cancel straight away? Can I just pay off the remaining amount and that's it or are there any other caveats? Does anyone have experience with this? I can't seem to reach the Vodafone Australia support at the moment, at least not via chat/email.

Thank you in advance for your advice!

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  • jimbobaus on 22/04/2020 - 16:51
    +1

    Vodafone does not pro-rata and has not done for some time and you pay plan in advance.

    So lets say your plan was $40 per month
    and device was $1349 Total.

    And you cancelled plan on Day 2 of your connection.
    You total would be $1349+ $40 to cancel (and possible a port out fee if you ported out)

    In reality if you just want the device, buy it from JB or something you are paying full RRP regardless buying from Vodafone.

    • nightknight on 22/04/2020 - 16:59

      The phone costs $1649 with JB Hi-Fi and $1349 with Vodafone, that's why I thought it might be worth saving a few dollars.

      So it would be $1389 for the device with the first month of the plan. That sounds good.

      • N1NJ4W4RR10R on 22/04/2020 - 19:59
        +1

        Double check you're looking at the s20+ 5g (that price happens to be the exact same as the s20 4g).

        Otherwise you might've snagged a decent deal.

        • nightknight on 22/04/2020 - 20:16

          Yes I was surprised, too. They offer 4G and 5G for the same price, no matter if S20 or S20+.

  • brendanm on 22/04/2020 - 16:52
    -1

    If you claim their "network guarantee" you should be able to get the first month waived, so yes, only cost of device.

    • jimbobaus on 22/04/2020 - 16:52
      +1

      Network Guarantee requires you to return the device and has since earlier this year.

  • spackbace on 22/04/2020 - 16:57
    -1

    cheap options

    $1349

    • nightknight on 22/04/2020 - 17:00

      As compared to $1649 RRP, yes. It's all relative.

      • spackbace on 22/04/2020 - 17:01
        -3

        Why would you even go 5G now…? I've seen no reason to bother, it's getting far from favourable reviews for real-world performance (outside line-of-sight).

  • Davo1111 on 22/04/2020 - 17:10

    could also be locked to vf?

    • nightknight on 22/04/2020 - 19:05

      It could be, that's true. From what I've read on the internet it doesn't sound like it is though.

    • jimbobaus on 22/04/2020 - 20:26

      Won’t be.
      Vodafone haven’t locked postpaid devices for many years.

    • Unorthodox on 22/04/2020 - 22:41

      No postpaid is locked anymore

      Work at one of the Telcos

  • theHMASfriendship on 22/04/2020 - 17:34
    +1

    It is $1319.20 currently on the Samuelsung Education Store, minus another $50 voucher you get if you sign up to their mailing list.

    As far as I can tell you only need to verify your existing Samanthasung account with a ".edu.au" email address, so if you don't have one of those (not a student or past student) then find a friend who is.

    • nightknight on 22/04/2020 - 19:04

      That's definitely a good alternative and I already found a few kind and helpful people that offered their help with this. I just wanted to check if there are any alternatives than going through a stranger's account.

  • TheHungryHippo on 24/04/2020 - 09:17

    Vodafone is currently doing a bonus trade in amount with selected handsets. That deal ends on the 27th, you can put the trade in credit as a upfront amount on the next bill. Could help you take the cost down even more. https://teltec.dotfusion.eu/trade-in-phone/

    • nightknight on 24/04/2020 - 10:25

      Thanks for the information. I had a quick look, they are currently offering an extra $250 on top of the estimated value if you are purchasing an S20 with a Red plan. The estimates are quite low, though. It stated maximum you can get for an S10 in perfect condition is $260. Might be better off putting it on ebay or Gumtree.

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