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Bonus $200 G/C ($500 total) on $69 Telstra 12M Contract (Min Cost $828, New / Port in Users) @ JB Hi-Fi

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Bonus $200 G/C ($500 total) on $69 Telstra 12M Contract (Min Cost $828, New / Port in Users) @ JB Hi-Fi
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HYG on 28/06/2021 - 13:56 jbhifi.com.au (4103 clicks)
Last edited 29/06/2021 - 11:35 by 2 other users

Bonus $200 JB Hi-Fi gift card on the Telstra $69 plan, that's already available with $300 of JB gift cards.

Brings it to a total of $500 gift card and net of approximately $27.33 a month.

Staff member told me that they weren't allowed to advertise the deal (looking around the store, this was true) because Telstra wanted them to sell more of the $99 plans. Also mentioned that it was available today only (28 June), but he may have just been trying to put the hard sell on me.

Edit:
Seems to be available in all stores. Updating to 30 June based on what people are saying below.

Mod: Some users have reported a $10/month port in credit after some effort/attempts on live chat.

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  • ykwon10 on 28/06/2021 - 14:03
    -2

    Any ideas if available at other stores? Anyone?

    • scrimshaw on 28/06/2021 - 14:04
      +4

      These Telstra + JB are not usually store specific. The store rep will telll you it is store specific because they are earning a commission from the sales and want you to tell everyone else to go to that specific store.

    • Jimothy Wongingtons on 28/06/2021 - 14:05
      -1

      Try calling their phone division. It’s a seperate unit based somewhere else that seems to do the nations’ phone orders.

    • WAZZY on 28/06/2021 - 14:32

      it is till 30th Jun and all stores

    • Justaddgrum on 28/06/2021 - 14:32
      +1

      Just confirmed the deal is running at my local store in W.A.
      She said for that branch (Rockingham) the deal ends close of business Wednesday.

    • shegeloaf on 28/06/2021 - 16:07

      Not worth it for me.
      But for others, a good deal.

  • Owgasm on 28/06/2021 - 14:06
    +1

    I’ve been off Telstra service for only a week now or so. Currently on Kogan/voda.
    Can I come back yet? Haha

    • KangaDrew on 28/06/2021 - 14:18
      +4

      IIRC you have to wait 30 days before carriers consider you to be a new customer. Hopefully, someone else who knows for sure can validate this.

      • theguyrules on 28/06/2021 - 14:37

        You used to be able to get around this if the JB store-person didn't care about the 30 day wait, it worked for me once, but that was a while ago.

        • KangaDrew on 28/06/2021 - 14:42
          +3

          Getting to know JB staff personally is something that will always pay off in the long term.

          • [Deactivated] on 28/06/2021 - 21:19

            @KangaDrew: But they dont stay in their job for too long… so bit hard.

    • sarahbrisbane on 28/06/2021 - 14:46

      I did the same, but tried my luck within the 30 days (was maybe 20 or so days with Kogan) and just said nothing at JB when one of these deals came along at Christmas time and it was no issue

    • Justaddgrum on 28/06/2021 - 15:23

      Ive personally been turned away at the 28 day mark. But have heard others not have an issue.

      This time around i jumped on a lebara 30 day plan.

    • nobby148 on 28/06/2021 - 15:57

      you can always just sign up to it and jump on to live chat to get them to port your number across (your current number has to be with telstra of course). Did this last year and the online rep didn't say anything. Although my brother had to hassle them a bit for it to work.

      • tnarg on 28/06/2021 - 18:48

        Same, but it worked fine

    • yummypinacolada on 28/06/2021 - 20:45

      It really just depend on the person who sign you up. If the staff refuse, then just to other JB store.

  • coxymla on 28/06/2021 - 14:07

    I'm glad the $500 GC for $69 plan is a thing again.

    • KangaDrew on 28/06/2021 - 14:20
      +2

      Last year they had the same plan with a $500 GC straight up, plus there was a $10 monthly credit for the term of the contract. This one is gonna come out a little bit more expensive unfortunately.

      • plague69 on 28/06/2021 - 14:29

        I think $10/mo bonus is going to end after 12 months? I'm on this plan as well

        • Fancydancer on 28/06/2021 - 14:32
          +3

          Ozbargainers will be porting out at this stage anyway

        • KangaDrew on 28/06/2021 - 14:35

          Yeah that's correct; same for me. And as per Fancydancer's comment, there'll be a mass port-out from Telstra around Oct this year.

    • PvsNP on 28/06/2021 - 21:56

      I'm still not able to buy something I want from those GC 😕

  • Tekuza on 28/06/2021 - 14:08

    If it was October or November I'd jump on this deal, but unfortunately plan doesn't end till December with optus. $27.33pm is a great deal.

  • mr_vino89 on 28/06/2021 - 14:22

    awesome, I've been waiting for this deal to come back. hopefully the stores I go to in Brisbane will honour the deal :)

    • sonic2011 on 28/06/2021 - 14:45

      Please let me know if you able to get the deal with $500 gc

      • YahooChess on 28/06/2021 - 15:00
        +2

        Queen St Mall offered it to me this morning

        • sonic2011 on 28/06/2021 - 16:23

          any idea, which mobile phones model / brands they're offering on this $69 plan?

  • truebunny on 28/06/2021 - 14:29
    +2

    just called and they said no additional 200 off for 69 plan

    • YahooChess on 28/06/2021 - 15:01

      They offered it to me at the Queen St Mall store in Brisbane

  • zzzman on 28/06/2021 - 14:32
    -1

    Been on Optus $40/month for 80GB for more than two years now.

    Is this worth jumping over to?

    Is a port in $10 credit guaranteed if you chat to Telstra online after you sign up at JB in store?

    • Fancydancer on 28/06/2021 - 14:33

      Actually very unlikely judging from my experience and most comments on similar threads

      • zzzman on 28/06/2021 - 14:34
        +1

        So they stopped giving out $10 port in credit?

        Because I'd jump if it's $59/month with the $500 gift card.

        • Fancydancer on 28/06/2021 - 14:35

          It gets offered from time to time as part of the deal on signup in store. Telstra will not retrospectively apply it normally.

        • samehada on 28/06/2021 - 15:17

          ppl have been getting it from Live Chat.

          • eltito on 28/06/2021 - 15:26
            +1

            @samehada: I called a JB to ask if they offer the $10 credit and they advised this promotion doesn't contain that. In past threads, a few people said that they got it by asking nicely to the staff at hand while others said they got it through live chat.

            So far, I haven't seen anyone on this thread state that they successfully got this $10 credit. It could be the case that it simply doesn't occur anymore unless you get really lucky with live chat.

            • Hirolol on 28/06/2021 - 16:32

              @eltito: People above are saying it’s available through live chat

          • UnrealMacaw on 28/06/2021 - 21:48

            @samehada: I had no luck today

    • bluedufflecoat on 02/07/2021 - 21:21

      I had the exact same plan - just went up to $50/month

      • zzzman on 02/07/2021 - 21:39

        Hit up Optus chat and ask nicely and say that you’re considering moving to another carrier. They will give you an ongoing $10 credit to keep you.

        • bluedufflecoat on 02/07/2021 - 22:31

          All they did was try to upsell me. Wouldn't give me the $10 :/

          $45 for 20gb is terrible
          And tried to get me to get a new number
          Or a new phone. Sigh.

        • bluedufflecoat on 02/07/2021 - 22:56
          +1

          Got 10% off… So $5 increase, which is in line with their current $45 plan but with the 80gb of data and 4gb of roaming data, should I get to travel overseas again.

          • zzzman on 03/07/2021 - 08:02

            @bluedufflecoat: Depends on your luck and what rep you get on chat. I must’ve been very lucky.

  • fullmetal on 28/06/2021 - 14:36

    Can you use the gift card to pay for the plan?

    • Quantumcat on 28/06/2021 - 14:43

      No

      • gerrys on 28/06/2021 - 20:19
        -6

        Thus its not $27.73 pm as OP mentioned above.

        I have no idea where he came up that amounts from.

  • SnakeCasablanca on 28/06/2021 - 14:48
    +7

    I don't see the value in these deals if you are not a major user of data or you really need the 5G speeds. I use a lot of data and have never really used more than 15gb in a month. And quite frankly Im pretty happy with 4g speeds.

    Considering you can get a Boost Prepaid 12 month Sim for $250 that averages out to:

    • $20.83 per month
    • Unlimited talk and text
    • Unlimited international calls to select countries including New Zealand and India
    • 20gb per month (on average but obviously this is a 12 month expiry so the data rolls over so if you don't use it one month you can use it in the next 12 months. This is not offered on Telstra deals)
    • 4G on Telstra network.

    The savings here would be $578 per year compared to going on the $69 plan. And the $69 Telstra plans do not have the international calls.

    • GS9891 on 28/06/2021 - 15:05
      +5

      If you swindle the $10/month port in credit, this still works out cheaper at $17.33/mo (if you consider the $500 GC real money), and much more data still + 5G which most customers would probably care about more than international calls unless they happen to have family overseas.

      • spy on 28/06/2021 - 16:05

        Can that $10 still be had?

        • GS9891 on 28/06/2021 - 16:12

          I got it on the $99 plan earlier this month at least (and that wasn't even a port in, but a new number which I then had them migrate my old JB contract number onto). First live chat overseas rep took 20 mins to check his notes before going "Yeah sure looks like you should have a credit, will make sure it's on your account", but as always didn't show on the first bill and had to message back after the bill arrived, (though the first rep I spoke to after the bill said only JB could apply the credit despite the earlier rep's promise, but next chat rep the next day applied it just fine and the bill owing adjusted accordingly, sometimes it takes a couple of attempts).

    • niknikniknik on 28/06/2021 - 15:08
      +1

      True to an extent, but if you are planning to buy something from JB and value the gift card at face value you can equate the plan cost to $27pm. 80GB per month on Telstra for $27pm is a great price. 4G on Telstra is far superior to Boost (speed limited) too. Many sell the GC at a ~10% discount on face value too so for those that don't need international calls the performance advantage is rather worth it.

      • Mregmi on 28/06/2021 - 23:52

        4G speed on boost and Telstra is the same, I tested myself using same mobile phone in same location.

    • YRT on 28/06/2021 - 15:33
      +4

      Your analysis make sense if you cannot claim back % on tax. For me, higher end plan can make sense after factoring tax deductions.

      • outlander on 28/06/2021 - 15:39

        Does the gift card factor into that, or is it considered 'free'?

        • ExtraSalt on 28/06/2021 - 19:13

          there is no consideration for the GC. The plan and what's billed is $69/m and the GC has no expiry.

      • SnakeCasablanca on 28/06/2021 - 15:47
        +1

        Everyone here is probably right. Pros and cons depending on circumstance. Although I wouldnt see anything more than your average usage of data as a bonus.

        Only reason I broke everything down here was to help out people who might see benefits in this the way I did. :)

    • Quantumcat on 28/06/2021 - 21:38
      +2

      I don't see the value in these deals

      If your employer pays your phone bill it is a free voucher

    • FXD on 29/06/2021 - 11:38

      The Boost is only $78 cheaper over the year if you factor in the $500 gift card which you use to upgrade your phone at any point in the future. Plus if you wait for the $500gc/$59pm deal it works out cheaper than Boost (if you don’t need to call international).

  • RagingAb3 on 28/06/2021 - 14:49

    I ported out of Telstra to Vodafone 20 days ago in anticipation of one of these deals.

    Do you think 20 days is long enough to be out of Telstra?

    • Munki on 28/06/2021 - 15:06

      How are you finding service at Voda?

      • RagingAb3 on 28/06/2021 - 15:30

        It's been fine for voice but data is where I've noticed the drop in quality, particularly inside buildings.
        I can handle Voda for a month or two but not any longer.

        • Munki on 28/06/2021 - 15:32

          Ah that sucks. I was actually looking at giving them another chance. Haven't been with them in over 10 years though.

          • eltito on 28/06/2021 - 15:36

            @Munki: I switched to Voda from Boost earlier this year in anticipation for one of these deals. My experience, while in ACT - the reception was bad. Even though it would say 4G and 2-3 bars, it was slow with the internet and I had issues talking over the phone. Used it a while back while in Sydney though and it was fine there (even used it as a hotspot for the laptop).

            I guess it just depends where you are.

            • bluedufflecoat on 02/07/2021 - 21:24

              @eltito: Used Optus in Canberra, usually in Melbourne. Reception was much worse in Canberra.

      • Danstar on 28/06/2021 - 16:29

        I did the same, a lot of the time ppl can't hear my properly on voice calls when OI'm indoors, or even in my car on the road

  • boffman on 28/06/2021 - 14:55

    In lockdown. Can I get this phone deal over the phone?

    • abs898 on 28/06/2021 - 15:49

      Yes!

      • yellowskyblue on 29/06/2021 - 00:54
        +1

        How does this work? Do you call a store directly? How do they give you the sim?

        • abs898 on 29/06/2021 - 10:30

          I haven't done it personally but I called them once and they said it can be done. They would possibly either mail you the card, make it click and collect or provider can email you the QR (you might need to check on this one)

  • hamwhisperer on 28/06/2021 - 14:57

    How long do you need to port out for, for these deals?

    I'll be porting out prob late Nov this year, so I'll miss a few, then I need to wait to come back in for one.

    • FXD on 29/06/2021 - 11:39
      +1

      30 days.

  • Munki on 28/06/2021 - 15:06
    +2

    Can I explain to the police that getting this deal is "essential"?

    • bozbargain on 28/06/2021 - 15:12
      +1

      Maybe they take a GC as payment for the fine?

      • Munki on 28/06/2021 - 15:22
        +1

        haha state revenue takes JB giftcards whilst ATO takes iTunes, huh?

    • zzzman on 28/06/2021 - 15:36

      The local JB is under my apartment (literally across the street). They're open and I'd just be dropping by after I've gone for my daily exercise.

    • hamwhisperer on 28/06/2021 - 15:54

      I know your pain, I nearly missed a great EBGames trade in deal down here in Vic a while back cause I couldn't get to the store, lucky timing and a short lockdown meant I managed to catch it.

  • TaurusHead on 28/06/2021 - 15:15
    -5

    This looks more value for money to me!!

    As 300GB Data which I could use as broadband and get $350 GC.

    • WoodenSpoon on 28/06/2021 - 15:22

      That's MBB

      • TaurusHead on 28/06/2021 - 15:31
        -3

        How's that different from it?

        • Talsek on 28/06/2021 - 15:32

          no calls/text

  • chid on 28/06/2021 - 15:26

    The S21 offer is extended also to 30 June on the $99 plan. (or 1100 off any other S21/Z-Fold)

  • Ozfanmel on 28/06/2021 - 15:27

    Anyone checked with The good guys? I will check after my office hours but if anyone checked with TGG pls comment

    • redgymhero on 28/06/2021 - 16:35

      I haven't checked directly with them, but my paperwork says: "JB Hi-Fi & The Good Guys Mobile BYO Plan", so I assume so?

      • Ozfanmel on 28/06/2021 - 21:28

        I went to TGG and they do not have this offer. They have $400 giftcard offer

  • mohaymens on 28/06/2021 - 15:30

    Waiting for the Good Guys offer. Preferably with 59 per month deal.

    • eltito on 28/06/2021 - 15:33

      Out of curiosity, any specific reason? Is it because you prefer GG over JB or something more along the lines that GG might beat this deal?

      I'm planning on jumping this deal but am happy to wait if GG will offer something better.

  • mohaymens on 28/06/2021 - 15:35

    Well GG offers this deal time to time. Often with 59 per month. It's easy to negotiate price at the GG. Also I get corporate discounts. So all up it would be more beneficial for me.

  • ruddiger7 on 28/06/2021 - 15:37

    I ported across to Optus on Wednesday, should i be sweet to port back to Telstra on the 30th to get this deal? (was with telstra prior to porting)

    • poporange630 on 28/06/2021 - 15:42
      +1

      You should generally be fine.

      • ruddiger7 on 28/06/2021 - 17:56
        +1

        Can confirm, had no issues.

        • hurley182guy on 29/06/2021 - 11:09

          I ported from Telstra to Optus last Tuesday. Think it should be no issues porting back like you did?
          Anything in particular to say (or not to say) to the JB sales rep?

          • ruddiger7 on 29/06/2021 - 14:31

            @hurley182guy: Just dont mention that youve ported recently or anything at all really. Also have your optus account number handy cause they use that at some point. I had to find it in the original correspondence emailed when i ported over as they hadnt issued the first bill yet.

  • poporange630 on 28/06/2021 - 15:41

    Signed up at DFO Homebush with my 10 days old Optus prepaid account and no questions asked!

  • Ozfanmel on 28/06/2021 - 15:56

    can i get new telstra number with this plan and transfer plan to my current Telstra number which is month on plan.
    I saw some notes that we can transfer the plan from other number within telstra

    • bumluffa on 29/06/2021 - 03:03

      Yes. This is the right way to do it. All of these comments about waiting to port in or porting out 30 days ago and now being able to port in are nonsensical and missing the point

    • udika on 29/06/2021 - 18:26

      Can confirm this works like a charm! Disconnected my month to month plan, then transfer the number to the new plan 👍🏼

      • ts13 on 29/06/2021 - 22:00

        How long did the number transfer take? I requested a transfer last night around midnight. This morning, I woke up to find my existing number was cancelled but my number hasn’t been transferred across 20 hours later… I was informed it might take up to 24 hours but still v concerned about losing my number.

      • Ozfanmel on 01/07/2021 - 00:22

        Did you disconnected the number from month-month plan or asked them to transfer the plan which result the cancellation. If possible share the steps you followed.

        • Ozfanmel on 01/07/2021 - 14:47

          Just an update.
          I had my old telstra number - Month on Month plan.
          I got new Telstra number with 69 plan (this offer -
          First contacted support team via chat app but they were not able to transfer the plan from new number to old number.

          Today i called the support team,
          1) First temp disconnected old number
          2) Transferred old number to new number but new plan stays with that.

          This process took about 40 mins.

          They were not ready to give $10 offer and they cant add international call to this pack as well.

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