Was looking at porting to telstra when i stumbled across this deal.
Wasn't too sure if its been posted, did a search and nothing similar came up.
Basically port to telstra for $2 and get $30 recharge credit.
you have to buy it online, from the link, and then wait 2 days delivery and then once you receive it, call them up to switch your number.
http://www.telstra.com.au/latest_offers/switchtous/
from their website:
Once your phone number has been brought to Telstra, we'll apply your $30 recharge credit within approximately two business days. Then all you need to do is put your new SIM into your phone and start making calls on us.
For a $30 Recharge, you get $220 Cap+ credit in addition to your $30 recharge, 400MB + 100MB bonus data to use in Australia, plus Unlimited Nights with free Talk & Text to standard Australian numbers between 6pm and midnight!
there was a $10 dollar for $30 telstra starter kit a few weeks ago which had ~40 likes, hopefully this will get me more :P
edit: forgot to mention it's for the first 15,000 customers
Things you need to know
The Telstra Pre-Paid Switch to us … on us promotion starts at 7:00am 21 September 2011 (AEST) and closes on 12:00 noon 24 October 2011 (AEDST) or when 15,000 recharge credits are given away. The Offer is open to all Aust. residents, aged 18+, who are new Telstra Pre-Paid mobile customers and have a mobile phone that is unlocked (excluding phones that require a Micro-SIM). To receive a recharge credit you must buy a Telstra $2 Pre-Paid SIM card online, contact Telstra on 125 8887 to port an existing mobile telephone number to Telstra and complete relevant authority (each an "Eligible Participation"). Standard browsing charges apply. One recharge credit per Eligible Participant and 5 recharge credits per household. The first Fifteen Thousand (15,000) Eligible Participants to complete an Eligible Participation will each receive one $30.00 recharge credit (inc GST) ("Recharge Credit"). Unused Recharge Credits expire after 30 days.
A good deal. Sadly, I'm already with Telstra Pre-Paid so I am not eligible. I can still always buy the $10 starter pack though (costs $8 more).