[Unobtainable] Boost Prepaid $200 12Mo 85GB Data | International Call & Text to 25 Countries

djoz on 10/08/2020 - 10:50
Last edited 31/08/2020 - 14:17 by 1 other user

Moved to Forum: Original Link

Mod note: As the deal failed to materialize on Aug 10 / Aug 11 it is considered unobtainable based on the original revision of the deal submitted on 10/08/2020, and as the contents of this deal has been altered significantly by the OP, the votes can no longer accurately represent the value or quality of the deal.

This thread has been moved to the forums to preserve discussion.

Original description by the OP as follows.

Updates:

  • As per this source, Boost has generously increased the Data Allowance of this new plan to 85GB.
  • Apparently, the decision to end Boost Anytime Plus plan and introduce Boost Anytime Ultra plan has been moved from 11 August to 01 September. Hence, changing the start date of this deal to 01 September 2020.

Boost Anytime Ultra Offer:
For all new SIM activations starting 11-Aug-2020 01-Sep-2020, Boost has replaced it's popular $150 plan with a new $200 plan.

Inclusions:

  • Validity: 12 months

  • 85GB data (From this source)

  • Unlimited calls & texts to standard national numbers

  • Unlimited Standard calls & text to 25 select destinations: Bangladesh, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Colmbia, France, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Japan, Malaysia, New Zealand, Pakistan, Phillipines, Singapore, South Africa, South Korea, Tawiwan, Thailand, United Kingdom, USA, Vietnam

  • 1200 mins standard calls & text to 30 select destinations: Afghanistan, America Samoa, Brunei, Cambodia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, Greece, Guam, Hungry, Iceland, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Kuwait, Laos, Luxembourg, Malta, Mexico, Mongolia, Nepal, Norway, Peru, Puerto Rico, Romania, Slovak Republic, Spain, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Sweden

Note for existing Boost customers:
Boost Anytime Plus Offer:
From 11 August 2020 01-Sep-2020, existing Boost customers on this offer who continue to recharge their service by $10 or more in a single transaction will receive the existing benefits (Boost Anytime Plus)
Thus, existing Boost customers (i.e. on the Boost Anytime Plus plan) may still recharge for $150 from Boost Website/App and still get the benefits of 80GB data and 12 months validity. To ensure this, you should not let your current $150 plan expire as if it does, you would be on 'no plan' and the only plans available to you then would be Boost Anytime Ultra which are the new ones available from 11 August 01 September 2020 onwards. Hence, recharge on/before your last day of expiry of your current $150 plan if you wish to take it again.

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Comments

  • OzJunkGain on 10/08/2020 - 10:52
    +29

    That's terrible value. How is this a deal?

  • TheDukeOfNukem on 10/08/2020 - 10:52
    +17

    Wait, so this is replacing the 150 deal, and is the same but with a shitload less internet then? Where's the bargain?

  • NeoX on 10/08/2020 - 10:54
    +1

    I thought as time goes on, mobile plans etc would be more value for money. Seems like Boost is thinking differently

    • djoz on 10/08/2020 - 10:55

      True, I think Boost got the $150 plan in Feb'2019 to gain new customers. Boost wasnt much popular back then. Many people took the leap and now Boost has more than enough customers, I think. Hence, making this change. More so, with the plan value increased to $200, it clearly indicates that they are pushing new activations to choose $300 plan instead.

      It's good of them to let existing customers still recharge $150 and get the existing benefits (perpetual, as of now).

      • jv on 10/08/2020 - 11:04
        +1

        Hence, making this change.

        So, they don't want any more new customers then?

        • Rocinante on 10/08/2020 - 11:11

          try to finish reading the sentence, perhaps?

          • jv on 10/08/2020 - 11:19
            +1

            @Rocinante: I did, and it doesn't change things.

        • djoz on 10/08/2020 - 11:25

          It probably depends on a lot other factors than just the price point ($150). Its a common practice to introduce a product or service at an attractive price point ($150 in this case), with a 'Limited Period Offer' clause, and then increase it. Be thankful, the existing customers are still allowed the old Price Point.

          • jv on 10/08/2020 - 11:40
            +2

            @djoz:

            Be thankful, the existing customers are still allowed the old Price Point

            I doubt that's going to last long.

          • ATTS on 10/08/2020 - 16:47
            +1

            @djoz: Just want to confirm

            If we bought a boost $150 sim 80gb last year

            Would we still be able to recharge for $150 80gb 365 days ?

            • djoz on 10/08/2020 - 16:53
              +1

              @ATTS: Read last line for existing customers. As an existing customer, you may still get the existing plans (Boost Anytime Plus), ranging from $10 to $300 (including the popular $150 plan). So you're good as long as you are an existing customer.

              • ATTS on 10/08/2020 - 16:59

                @djoz: Cheers for confirming

                • djoz on 10/08/2020 - 17:12
                  +1

                  @ATTS: As per the PDF, it clearly states $150 recharge will be available to existing customers on 'Boost Anytime Plus' plan. What this essentially means is, you should not let your current plan expire, as once it expires, you are no longer on 'Boost Anytime Plus' and the only available option would be 'Boost Anytime Ultra'.

                  Refer Sec 3.14 on Page 27:

                  From 11 August 2020, no new activations will be permitted on this offer. However, existing Boost customers on this offer who continue to recharge their service by $10 or more in a single transaction will receive the following benefits.

                  The clause 'on this offer' means that you don't let any of your current plan expire (known as Boost Anytime Plus). If your plan expires, you are on 'no plan' and you will have only Boost Anytime Ultra - which are the new $200 30GB 12 month plan or the $300 240GB 12 month plan.

                  • ATTS on 10/08/2020 - 18:38

                    @djoz: Cheers for the info

                    Just wondering if i recharge via credit card on the app is it instant?

                    Or should i recharge like a week before expiry incase something happens?

    • Jojo-Ma on 12/08/2020 - 21:05

      I beg to differ. I can smell some bureaucracy drama behind closed door.
      We ought to ask:
      Who's the network provider for Boost?
      Which party has a higher possibility of becoming greedy?
      Does Boost care about the consequences of offering the new crappy deal?
      Or is it Telstra that cares more about the consequences?
      Who's the victim here?

      Maybe we all have been giving the middle finger to the wrong company all these while.

  • nekov on 10/08/2020 - 10:54
    +27

    Did they forget the 1 at the front of 30gb ?

  • ECE on 10/08/2020 - 10:54
    +3

    Thank Goodness I am an existing customer 😷

    • rdhupar on 10/08/2020 - 10:57

      I agree

    • Ulysses31 on 18/08/2020 - 20:46

      So this is a good deal, or crap deal??

  • cyruslol on 10/08/2020 - 10:55

    30Gb data p/m?

    • djoz on 10/08/2020 - 10:56

      As much as I'd want it to be. Sadly though. I hope thats a typo!

  • MELso on 10/08/2020 - 10:55
    +6

    Sorry to neg, but this is not as good as the current $150/80GB offer. If you want it, run to your local Boost SIM dealer, get a $2 SIM and port across today!

    • rdhupar on 10/08/2020 - 10:58
      +1

      I think this post is more information than a bargain for existing users. Agree this is definitely not a deal.

    • vikvance on 10/08/2020 - 15:53

      If you want it, run to your local Boost SIM dealer, get a $2 SIM and port across today!

      I just went and did this.

      Thanks for the heads up.

  • fantoo on 10/08/2020 - 10:55
    +4

    30gigs of data?
    thought it was a typo

  • sol3x on 10/08/2020 - 10:55
    +5

    30GB per year you are joking right, Boost?

  • OZBsince2018 on 10/08/2020 - 10:59

    Even their $20 monthly offer has 30GB Data. Which comes out $240 for a year with 360GB Data with Unlimited International calls to 30 countries. And you have the flexibility to leave anytime after each month. So not sure why someone would commit for 12 months 😐
    Surely a typo.

    • djoz on 10/08/2020 - 11:03

      $20 gives 30GB? Where? Its just 5GB per month.

      • jezza p on 10/08/2020 - 22:54

        I think that’s the $40 pack discounted to $20. Ongoing price is actually $40 AFAIK

  • joomon on 10/08/2020 - 10:59

    When my boost plans end, I’m outta here.

    • djoz on 10/08/2020 - 11:00
      +8

      As an existing customer, you may still get the existing plans (Boost Anytime Plus), ranging from $10 to $300 (including the popular $150 plan). So you're good as long as you are an existing customer.

      • joomon on 10/08/2020 - 11:01

        Oh okay, thanks for the confirmation then dj 😅

  • jv on 10/08/2020 - 11:01
    +11

    Boost has replaced it's popular $150 plan with a new $200 plan.

    Is this a joke post ?

    $50 more and 50Gb less data…

  • Costco97 on 10/08/2020 - 11:01

    Sorry if not for $150, not renewing next time with this provider.

    • OZBsince2018 on 10/08/2020 - 11:03
      +1

      As an existing customer, you can renew $150 plan.

    • djoz on 10/08/2020 - 11:04
      +1

      Read last line for existing customers. As an existing customer, you may still get the existing plans (Boost Anytime Plus), ranging from $10 to $300 (including the popular $150 plan). So you're good as long as you are an existing customer.

      • Costco97 on 10/08/2020 - 11:05

        Thank you both for highlighting the part I missed. I renewed one of the two in July, it was a challenge to find renewal with $150, application and most screens were pushing for $200 recharge.

    • Costco97 on 10/08/2020 - 11:08
      +1

      With all technological changes, data and calling overseas is supposed to get cheaper. Corporate greed never stops.

  • carlenet on 10/08/2020 - 11:04

    Further into the document, it says 240GB 12 month expiry for $300 recharge, (page 22 of 162), which is better value.

    • jv on 10/08/2020 - 11:08
      +8

      which is better value.

      Not if you only use about 80Gb.

      • carlenet on 10/08/2020 - 11:09

        Existing customers can still recharge for $150 for 80GB. This is only for new activations.

    • djoz on 10/08/2020 - 11:27

      The $300 recharge for 240GB is available even today, and is not undergoing any changes.

  • Mkm on 10/08/2020 - 11:08

    I've a boost prepaid sim $150, which I haven't activated yet, on card it says oct-2022 , but as many are saying boost will end that plan . So by when do I need to activate that?

    • NotaSpender on 10/08/2020 - 11:16

      same, I have two that I haven't activated let's hope someone has the answer for this

      • OZBsince2018 on 10/08/2020 - 11:29
        +1

        You can activate existing$150 SIM anytime before its expiry mentioned on the SIM. But you won't be able to recharge $150 again. But if you activate it by/before 10th Aug, you will be termed as "Existing Customer" and can continue to recharge $150 plan from below link:
        https://boost.com.au/shop/150-prepaid/

    • djoz on 10/08/2020 - 11:18

      Its a gamble. Technically today is the last date, but no one knows for sure if you may be able to activate it tomorrow onwards. Does the SIM kit state 'Offers may be withdrawn at any time'?

      The Expiry date on sim kits is only for the hardware (sim card) and not for the plan bundled with it, usually.

      • skinny on 10/08/2020 - 11:52
        +1

        Technically today is the last date

        NO - I think you missed the boat already 80GB FOR 12 MONTHS. RECHARGE AVAILABLE TO CUSTOMERS WHO ACTIVATE BEFORE 10 AUGUST https://boost.com.au/shop/150-prepaid/

        • Umar511986 on 10/08/2020 - 12:18
          +1

          Can someone please confirm this ?
          Its the most stupid way BOOST has written down their dates to be honest… Just use On or Before instead of Before if today's the last day !

    • arctan on 10/08/2020 - 11:27

      Same here I got 2 $150 sims and I want to activate them next month (till my Telstra plan expires). This really sux if they change plan when i activate them.

  • 8200 on 10/08/2020 - 11:10

    This is a good deal? WTF?

  • arctan on 10/08/2020 - 11:11

    I got $150 but have not ported over to Boost yet. Plan to do so in next month. Will my plan be replaced when i activate it?

    • rdhupar on 10/08/2020 - 11:14

      yes, it will. Need to activate it prior to 11th AUgust

      • arctan on 10/08/2020 - 11:20

        Seriously?

        • OZBsince2018 on 10/08/2020 - 11:30
          +2

          You can activate existing$150 SIM anytime before its expiry mentioned on the SIM. But you won't be able to recharge $150 again. But if you activate it by/before 10th Aug, you will be termed as "Existing Customer" and can continue to recharge $150 plan from below link:
          https://boost.com.au/shop/150-prepaid/

          • jezza p on 10/08/2020 - 21:14

            @OZBsince2018: Thanks for answering the question. I'm on the same boat. Is this documented anywhere or was it an answer from their rep? I have been trying to find out about that but no luck.

            • OZBsince2018 on 10/08/2020 - 21:31
              +1

              @jezza p: That was from their rep when I finally was able to speak to one

              • jezza p on 10/08/2020 - 22:46

                @OZBsince2018: Thanks for that! I haven’t got around to call them. It’s great news. At least we can use our $150 sim for the 80gb plan later. Surely by the time of expiry, there will be new deals out.

  • Juice08 on 10/08/2020 - 11:16

    I'm on $150 deal finishing in 6 months. I've been checking out their new plans and they suck. Then realised they don't have eSIMs and I just got a smartwatch (ironically, dumb of me to get the LTE version). So I think I'm porting out once my plan finishes.

    Oh yeah, this deal bites.

  • ca6leguy on 10/08/2020 - 11:17
    +1

    30GB lol

  • Stinge Master on 10/08/2020 - 11:20
    +1

    Sorry but going to have to neg. The $300 boost 12 month 240gb plan regularly pops up at around $240, which I have price matched at officeworks before to get it for $228. 30gb for $200 is not good in comparison. Also why put a pdf file for the deal link? So annoying, have to go find the file and delete it after clicking it.

    • djoz on 10/08/2020 - 11:29

      Link is pdf as officially it's not live yet on Boost's website :-)

      • Stinge Master on 10/08/2020 - 11:31

        Fair enough. Mods, we need a way to view files in deals like this that doesn't forcefully download the file.

  • randomrandom on 10/08/2020 - 11:29
    +1

    I reckon they forgot to add 0 in the end of 30gb

    • NotaSpender on 10/08/2020 - 11:31

      problem solved

    • juns on 10/08/2020 - 11:33

      Highly doubt that. In the PDF, they have $300 plan with 240GB next to $200 plan with 30GB.

      You wouldn't think $200 plan has 300GB when $300 one still remains at 240GB.

      • djoz on 10/08/2020 - 11:44

        Read sarcasm.

  • pennypincher98 on 10/08/2020 - 11:30

    You know it's a bad deal when even the person you credited votes negative on the deal 😂
    Honestly though 30GB per year and $200? The point of a 12 month SIM is to save money.
    2.5GB for $16.67 a month isn't good compared to their previous offering.

  • YouSirName on 10/08/2020 - 11:32

    That's such a joke.

  • battler on 10/08/2020 - 11:42
    -2

    surely a failure in doco.
    Post to the $200 prepaid per Boost's page shows 150GB/yr.

    https://boost.com.au/shop/200-prepaid/

    • b3au on 10/08/2020 - 11:44

      HURRY OFFER ENDS 10 AUGUST.

      That's for the 6 month offer - from tomorrow, there are no more 6 month options for new customers.

      • battler on 10/08/2020 - 11:45

        my bad.

  • b3au on 10/08/2020 - 11:43

    Unless there's going to be bonus data added ontop of the 30GB, today's $150/80GB is far better value and you should port today if you can.

  • RichardZed on 10/08/2020 - 11:47

    Hmmm, I don't see what you did there.

  • theg00s3 on 10/08/2020 - 12:15
    +1

    This is such a bad deal. It is far worse, value wise, than anything we've seen from Boost so far

  • Cheeper on 10/08/2020 - 12:59

    Page 22 of the document says… "$200 30GB recharge, $300 240GB recharge"..
    Someone there is drunk..!!

    • skinny on 10/08/2020 - 13:02

      yeah.. it means you need to move up the chain and buy the $300 recharge!

      • Cheeper on 10/08/2020 - 13:04
        +1

        $200 for a 30GB recharge must be setting a new world record for data cost?

  • unrealshots on 10/08/2020 - 13:07
    +2

    just renewed my $150 for 80GB - thanks OP

    • apprentice on 10/08/2020 - 14:41

      Me too. My 12 months expired yesterday.

  • Last Seen on 10/08/2020 - 14:30

    Thanks for the info OP but what a horrible "deal" to replace Boost's previously exceptional offer

  • povertytrap on 10/08/2020 - 16:07

    I had one month to go on the $150 prepaid, a great plan. I am glad the OP has posted this as otherwise I would have had to migrate to this lousy new $200 plan or leave Boost. So the OP definitely gets my upvote. Just renewed for $150.

    • SmiTTy on 10/08/2020 - 16:15
      +3

      I dont think you needed to do that? If you were already on the $150 prepaid plan, you could've just recharged as an existing customer at the end of your term.

      • povertytrap on 10/08/2020 - 17:00

        Just wanted to be sure even though I know you are most likely right, thanks.

        • srr on 28/08/2020 - 19:25

          Have you got 12 months starting from recharge day or from the previous expiry?

  • Chickfilo on 10/08/2020 - 16:34

    Thanks for the heads up. Hope the $150 recharge is still available when we have to recharge next Jan.

    • djoz on 10/08/2020 - 16:40

      As per the PDF, it clearly states $150 recharge will be available to existing customers on 'Boost Anytime Plus' plan. What this essentially means is, you should not let your current plan expire, as once it expires, you are no longer on 'Boost Anytime Plus' and the only available option would be 'Boost Anytime Ultra'.

      Refer Sec 3.14 on Page 27:

      From 11 August 2020, no new activations will be permitted on this offer. However, existing Boost customers on this offer who continue to recharge their service by $10 or more in a single transaction will receive the following benefits.

      The clause 'on this offer' means that you don't let any of your current plan expire (known as Boost Anytime Plus). If your plan expires, you are on 'no plan' and you will have only Boost Anytime Ultra - which are the new $200 30GB 12 month plan or the $300 240GB 12 month plan.

  • R0b on 10/08/2020 - 16:42

    Can I get a $2 sim or something for boost and then recharge $150 for 12 months with the 80GB if I do it today or do you need to use the actual $150 sim starter kit?

    • djoz on 10/08/2020 - 16:42

      Yes, you can get a $2 sim from Coles/Woolies and do a $150 recharge today. This would get you on the 'Boost Anytime Plus' plan which is valid as of today.

      • R0b on 10/08/2020 - 16:45

        ah cheers mate I managed to get the wife a $150 sim pack but wasn't able to find one for myself. Will pop down to woolies and do this now. Thanks :)

  • lazydesi on 10/08/2020 - 16:44

    poor value

  • RexLongfellow on 10/08/2020 - 16:45

    I'm a current customer and I can still see the same deal. Does it expire anytime soon or can I recharge it one more time for the same price?

    • bobvegas on 10/08/2020 - 16:50

      as long as you're an existing customer you don't have to rush . Recharge close to original date you had planned to recharge

  • [Deactivated] on 10/08/2020 - 17:43

    This doesn't compare at all whatsoever compared to the original 80GB for $150 so this definitely has to be negged. Especially with new competitors like Woolworths and Catch. 50GB less? Surely they must be joking right?

    Hopefully they say "sike" and give 30GB per 3 months? or if we're lucky enough every month? One can only wait…

  • Emerald Owl on 10/08/2020 - 18:21

    Pity, was about to sign up

  • Ryk on 10/08/2020 - 19:31

    In Feb the $150/80GB plan recd a 40GB bonus increasing it to 120GB. Now this?

  • BennyHe2018 on 10/08/2020 - 20:05

    I reckon the Boost's $150 plan has undermined Telstra's own customer base so Telstra asked Boost to take off this plan. See what annual plans offered by Optus/Amaysim/Catch/Kogan aiming to attract users preferring annual plan, is Boost willing to give away their customer?

  • BennyHe2018 on 10/08/2020 - 20:08
    +1

    For everyone still holding a $150 sim kit and planning to port out and in, call 1800 306 013 and ask if you can convert the sim kit to credit loaded into your current number. I did get through and the customer service set my plan expiring in Oct 2021.

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