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Vodafone $250 Prepaid Starter Pack for $125 (365 Day Expiry with 200GB) @ Officeworks (in Store Only)

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Vodafone $250 Prepaid Starter Pack for $125 (365 Day Expiry with 200GB) @ Officeworks (in Store Only)
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citruspeel on 15/12/2021 - 17:42 officeworks.com.au (4705 clicks)
Last edited 16/12/2021 - 14:10 by 3 other users

Same as the Woolworths deal but with 50GB of extra data.

This Vodafone $250 Prepaid Starter Pack is a quick and convenient way of connecting with the Vodafone network. The SIM is 4G capable for connecting to a wireless cellular network and comes with 200 GB of data for you to get started with.

You can use this pack to connect to the Vodafone network.
A micro, mini and nano SIM are included so you can pick the one that suits your phone.
The SIM supports 4G connectivity.
With this pack, you'll be entering into a pre-paid plan.
This pack comes with a total of 200 GB data (150GB + 50GB Bonus Data).
It comes with $5 off with every automatic recharge.
It comes with unlimited standard national calls and texts as well as 50 international standard texts.
The data is valid for 365 days from activation.

Mod Edit 16/12 - Expired online, now $200, however some users are still finding it at $125 in store. See comments.

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  • Associated[Deactivated] @ Officeworks on 15/12/2021 - 20:34
    +29

    Hello everyone, I see the same questions every time there's a Vodafone prepaid deal, and see them repeated even in the same deal when they've already been answered. So I'm going to try make this a one stop comment with all the answers to everyone's favourite questions. These answers are in relation to Vodafone prepaid, postpaid may differ.

    Does it have 5g?
    Yes it does

    Does it have VOLTE?
    Yes it does

    Is there Wifi Calling?
    Yes there is

    Is there eSim?
    Yes

    Can I use numbersync with my smart watch?
    No, no prepaid plans are able to AFAIK

    How long do I have to activate the starter pack?
    365 days from purchase

    How's the Vodafone network nowadays?
    Coverage checker

    Can I port my number to this?
    Yes, if your number is with another provider you can definitely port your number to Vodafone

    I'm already with Vodafone, can I get this deal?
    This is a tricky question for me to answer, so I'll just refer you to my previous answer to a similar question

    Can I use this to hotspot?
    Another tricky question to answer, another referral to a previous answer to this question

    • Aerith-Waifu on 15/12/2021 - 20:41
      +1

      365 activation days from purchase? that is insane, this means when my Coles Mobile ends in November 2022, I can still active this and get full year from November 2022

      • MuddyClear on 15/12/2021 - 21:07
        -1

        Just be careful is all

        • seamonkey on 15/12/2021 - 21:43

          I'm in similar situation but 2 family phones with contract ending in late July 2022. Careful of what? Was curious.

          • Tleyx on 16/12/2021 - 11:27
            +1

            @seamonkey: Telco prices trend down so you need to be careful locking yourself into a price

        • brawndo on 16/12/2021 - 10:28

          Be careful of what?

      • funnysht on 16/12/2021 - 08:35

        That's if you rem in Nov 2022

    • mrtango on 15/12/2021 - 21:04

      Thanks for this, do you or anyone know if it’s ok porting from Kogan mobile?

      • MuddyClear on 15/12/2021 - 21:09

        Kogan use same network as Vodafone I think 🤔

      • Joe2015 on 15/12/2021 - 21:11

        same boat and presumably we are ok to do so. but I am planning to buy a cheap belong/amaysim/catch connect for 28ish day then port in to activate this card.

      • Associated[Deactivated] @ Officeworks on 15/12/2021 - 21:16
        +1

        yes

        • mrtango on 16/12/2021 - 21:03

          Cheers - posted across easily enough, no dramas. Thanks, great deal

    • kehuehue on 15/12/2021 - 22:52

      Do these plans come with unlimited data at 1.5mbps (or so) once the data is over?

      • Associated[Deactivated] @ Officeworks on 15/12/2021 - 23:04
        +2

        only the 28 day ones ($30, $40, $50)

    • lufee on 16/12/2021 - 07:31

      So sim goes ready2activate only when officeworks scan it? Like giftcard?

      • AssociatedBuzzBuzzBuzz @ Officeworks on 16/12/2021 - 10:12

        Correct. After you complete payment the system activates the SIM.

    • tofusana on 16/12/2021 - 08:36

      Hi, do you know if this 365 prepaid sim works with Vodafone's $5 (per day) international roaming when I travel overseas?

      • Associated[Deactivated] @ Officeworks on 16/12/2021 - 10:36
        +2

        no it doesn't, unfortunately, the $5 a day is only with postpaid. there are prepaid roaming add-ons which are also technically $5 a day, but don't have the same inclusions

        • tofusana on 16/12/2021 - 13:53

          Thank you so much, you helped me dodge a massive bullet. Was just about to purchase this solely for the $5 roaming deal thinking it was going to work the same. Also thanks for the link, I'll just port my number over to a 180-day "Pay and Go" deal while I temporary travel overseas for a few months, I don't need a lot of data/credit, I only need to make a few business calls 2 or 3 days of the week so "Pay and Go" would work perfect for me and it's cheaper anyway. Cheers!

        • tofusana on 16/12/2021 - 14:02 Comment unpublished. (Requested by Commenter)
    • BlueSky84 on 16/12/2021 - 17:39
      +1

      Does anyone can get VoWIFI available on the day of activation? I am not able to see vodafone au wifi when I insert my newly activated sim card.
      However, when I put my friend's sim card in for testing, the wifi calling shows.

      Anyone know how long does it take to get myself activate?

  • Pulseless on 15/12/2021 - 17:54
    +1

    Not a bad deal for directly through vodafone!

  • bonezAU on 15/12/2021 - 17:57
    +7

    It should in theory work with 5G as well, the text is probably generic from the OW website.

    Great deal, thanks OP.

  • mantoh on 15/12/2021 - 18:13
    +2

    GAHHHHHH…I just bought from WW today

    • ph81 on 15/12/2021 - 21:18

      Yep…me too. I shouldn't look at OzB so frequently. 😂

      • Neoika on 15/12/2021 - 21:25
        +3

        If not frequently, you may miss out more.

  • T-man on 15/12/2021 - 18:24
    +5

    Now wait for Costco to match this sim so we can have international calls inclusive.

    • User218134 on 16/12/2021 - 08:22
      +1

      I think you can buy a $5 add on for international calling. Adding up $60 for a year, this makes $185 with international dial to limited countries.

      • Nachotroncoso on 16/12/2021 - 19:40

        Costco one has way more international call allowance

  • HughinVestor on 15/12/2021 - 18:30
    +1

    Does anybody know if this has an "activation expiry" date? My current plan is still active for another half a year, I'm wondering if I can buy this now and activate it after my next plan runs out?

    • Bargainjustifier on 15/12/2021 - 18:34

      Seconded

      • fozzie on 15/12/2021 - 18:51
        +3

        Rep on Woolworths thread said we have 1 year after buying it.

        • vinnycol on 15/12/2021 - 18:58
          +2

          12 months according to the VF website…

          • HughinVestor on 16/12/2021 - 10:30

            @vinnycol: thanks. I was combing through the website but couldn't find it. Guess I should improve my reading skills :(

  • TNTomer on 15/12/2021 - 18:34
    +2

    Can any of the prepaid sims be converted to esim or is that only with postpaid plans?

  • Mr Shooty on 15/12/2021 - 18:37
    +8

    Includes VoLTE and WiFi calling for anyone wondering.
    https://www.vodafone.com.au/support/device/wi-fi-calling

    • 3v3rqu357 on 15/12/2021 - 18:57
      +1

      Ah wow they finally supported it on prepaid… after years of 'coming soon'.

    • emboon on 16/12/2021 - 09:52

      Just curious, whats the advantage of VoLTE?

      • lufee on 16/12/2021 - 11:09

        Data doesn't drop down to 3G while on call, also better call reception while connection homework (VoWifi)

  • michael9865 on 15/12/2021 - 18:38

    just wondering i am planning to cancel a Vodafone plan but have a mobile plan can this replace the sim plan I have?

    • Mr Shooty on 15/12/2021 - 18:40
      +2

      Yes, you just need to port out to a different provider and port back in to Vodafone. A $2 Telstra Sim is probably the easiest way to do this.

      • michael9865 on 15/12/2021 - 18:43

        oh wow so i don't even need to be on a plan as I want to divert away form Vodafone but still have the mobile phone to pay off which is not connected to the sim plan but is on the same account

        • Mr Shooty on 15/12/2021 - 18:47

          Ah gotcha, not sure about that one. I'd guess since they're two separate plans that shouldn't be a problem. Might be best to give them a call.

        • JohnHowardsEyebrows on 15/12/2021 - 19:05
          +2

          Or, you could save some money out of it, and get a $5 1 month Amaysim to tide you across.

    • dealdoodler on 15/12/2021 - 20:02

      Gotta pay off the phone if not wanting to keep the sim plan.

  • royale on 15/12/2021 - 18:40

    Just bought kogan for $120, 140GB last night. Can I return/cancel kogan's order?

  • stalker878 on 15/12/2021 - 18:46
    +1

    When do the sims expire?

    • seamonkey on 15/12/2021 - 20:10
      +15

      Well, Sims 2 was released on September 14, 2004, hope that helps.

      • Jfree on 16/12/2021 - 11:17

        Lol

    • arcticmonkey on 15/12/2021 - 21:11
      -1

      Are you planning to stalk people?

  • mirz on 15/12/2021 - 18:52

    How bad is Vodafone coverage in Melbourne outer suburbs these days?

  • vinnycol on 15/12/2021 - 18:59
    +2

    Long activation period won it for me. Thx op…

  • IMadeYouReadThis on 15/12/2021 - 19:02

    This is amazing deal and VF network in my area is great. Thanks a ton OP!

  • vinnycol on 15/12/2021 - 19:08
    +1

    Can you port directly from Kogan to VF or is it the usual port to Optus or helstra first?

    • loropy9 on 15/12/2021 - 19:13

      I was going to ask the same question

    • Mr Shooty on 15/12/2021 - 19:14
      +2

      Haven't had any issues porting between the two.

    • ph81 on 15/12/2021 - 22:34

      Just ported from Kogan myself. Literally took 10mins and a restart of the phone.

  • JohnHowardsEyebrows on 15/12/2021 - 19:14
    +1

    Note free delivery too!

  • shadowarrior on 15/12/2021 - 19:45
    +1

    Oh! FFS!!! Take an upvote along with my frustration of buying the WW deal few hours back! :(

  • MassEffect on 15/12/2021 - 19:48

    No access to 5G? I thought voda prepaid allowed access to its 5G network?

    • dealdoodler on 15/12/2021 - 20:03

      I think so

    • Food on 15/12/2021 - 20:25
      +3

      Yes, currently replying to you using this same Sim Voda 5G

  • reachdigital on 15/12/2021 - 19:53

    Hi guys , can anyone confirm if this has 5g ? The WW was confirmed. Thanks !

    • MuddyClear on 15/12/2021 - 20:00
      +1

      Yes

      • reachdigital on 15/12/2021 - 20:01

        Awsome ! Thanks mate, my last amaysim deal expires in 30 days! Just in time!

      • reachdigital on 15/12/2021 - 20:20

        Bought it , thanks OP !

  • edwink on 15/12/2021 - 20:26

    Does this service allow you to recieve SMS overseas for free? Or would you have to get the roaming addon for this to work? Thanks!

  • TheAccountant on 15/12/2021 - 20:31

    Thanks. I've bought the Kogan $15 3 month and will switch to this after.

  • Butt Scratcher on 15/12/2021 - 21:09

    Damn, I just bought the 365 day from boost for ~150. I would've preferred this @_@

    • whyisave on 16/12/2021 - 07:51

      Isn't Boost the better network ?

      • belongsinforums on 16/12/2021 - 08:57

        Yep

      • Butt Scratcher on 16/12/2021 - 11:52
        +2

        Not always, im mainly in Sydney and I've found it to vary. I carry two phones the other is on amaysim( optus). Sometimes optus gets better reception then boost. Before that my other phone was with Vodafone and sometimes I'd find Vodafone gets better reception here and there too.

        In saying that, I can't say which network consistently gets better reception overall.

        But with this sim apparently you get 5g which i don't have on boost

        • Binchicken22 on 18/12/2021 - 11:43
          +1

          This is a great deal, but don't get too excited about Vodafone 5G.

          It varies anywhere from 2mbps in a rubbish area (one the areas they trialed 5G home broadband, so I'm wondering if it just gets absolutely hammered there?), to 100 - 150 mbps in decent spots, which to be honest, 100-150 mbps you can easily get on boost 4G while using less battery probably.

  • GangstaKangaroo on 15/12/2021 - 21:15
    +1

    Nice, gonna switch from amaysim because this one has 5G and e-sim. Cheers OP!

  • waggy1 on 15/12/2021 - 21:19

    Maybe silly question……………Does this use Hotspot

  • MassNerder3r on 15/12/2021 - 21:27

    Thanks OP, just got one from the Underwood store.

  • charliechao on 15/12/2021 - 23:16

    just wondering if anyone knows any different between kogan and vodafone? (besides 5G)

    I tried Kogan and it seems fine but just I can't send photos or emails when I am on calls. not sure why.

    • plmko on 15/12/2021 - 23:22
      -3

      It is exactly the same and the reason why you can't use the internet during a call is because the call is taking up the 3G/4G line.

      • bargaineer on 15/12/2021 - 23:25

        This is not right.

        • plmko on 15/12/2021 - 23:35
          -5

          Vodafone MVNO partners have the exact same coverage except you don't get features like 5G. You've literally haven't read the comments and just jumped the thought train.

          • bargaineer on 15/12/2021 - 23:55
            +3

            @plmko: I did read the comment and replied accordingly. It mentioned nothing about coverage, the commenter asked what the differences were between Vodafone direct and Kogan were, and VoLTE access is a big one and was the exact reason they have trouble sending photos / emails when on a call.

            Maybe you should try reading the comment and have a think about what you’re writing.

            While we’re at it, another difference is VoWifi, a significant difference between the two.

            • plmko on 16/12/2021 - 00:12
              -4

              @bargaineer: Blah blah I'm not sure what you're trying to achieve because you're just downvoting me but haven't said why I'm wrong. At worst you're just reiterating on what I said but pumping it with the terminology, but here I've +'ve'd you

              • bargaineer on 16/12/2021 - 00:22
                +1

                @plmko: I’m simply trying to correct what you said. They are not exactly the same. VoLTE is a feature exclusive to Vodafone direct that allows you to stay on the 4G network when a call is in progress.

                In terms of experience it’s pretty important. A lot of people look up stuff / send people photos of things when they’re on a call with them.

                If your phone has to drop to 3G while a call is in progress you will get a bad / slow internet experience. This is mainly due to the fact that Vodafone has moved a lot of their radio spectrum (capacity) away from their 3G network and into the 4G network.

                You were implying that this issue is inherent on both Vodafone direct and Kogan, and that was the incorrect part.

    • bargaineer on 15/12/2021 - 23:24
      +3

      It’s because Kogan doesn’t have access to VoLTE, so when you’re on a call the phone drops to 3G, which is slowwww.

      This plan has VoLTE so this problem will go away for you, as you’ll still be on 4G when you’re on a call.

      • charliechao on 16/12/2021 - 15:03

        Thanks mate.

        Just another thing, if I want to call overseas occasionally, any way we can do that with the lowest price to pay?

        cheers.

  • glassyan on 16/12/2021 - 01:45

    Can I use the Wifi calling feature when I am overseas?

    • chetsme on 16/12/2021 - 08:57

      I believe, when you are on roaming country- wifi calling feature is not enabled. it's only available to home country where you are connected to your provider and home wifi then it will activate wifi calling. Even if you do get wifi calling in roaming (if you are lucky) then it's still counted as international call on roaming- it won't be considered local calls to Australia.

  • beebul on 16/12/2021 - 07:05

    So it doesn't have free international calls and texts?

  • RickyNelson on 16/12/2021 - 08:01

    Can I use Myer gift card to buy this in store?

    • lufee on 16/12/2021 - 08:06

      You mean coles/myer?
      I'm going to try it later, couldn't do online as they don't accept giftcard

      • RickyNelson on 16/12/2021 - 08:41

        I mean just Myer gift card.

        • lufee on 16/12/2021 - 09:10

          Yes, myer card is only for myer

      • Xishnik on 16/12/2021 - 08:46

        I would like to know as well. Good deal, especially if you can use giftcards!

        Note: Coles/Myer giftcards. Just Myer giftcards won't work at Officeworks.

        • RickyNelson on 16/12/2021 - 08:54

          Oh.
          BTW, there were few occasions to buy 10% off Myer cards from Myer/Woolworths.
          Where to buy discounted Coles/Myer giftcards?

        • lufee on 16/12/2021 - 11:34

          Just purchased with coles/myer gift card at Officeworks

  • jm7 on 16/12/2021 - 08:12

    There's also an option for free shipping

  • abuseyourdna on 16/12/2021 - 08:26

    This deal is so good

  • magic8ballgag on 16/12/2021 - 08:41
    +2

    No credit to the user that first reported it?

    • citruspeel on 16/12/2021 - 21:04
      +1

      It was myself actually ;) But thought it would be posted by the time i checked again

  • Pulseless on 16/12/2021 - 08:47

    Could I buy 2 of these, start one up & then renew the second one like a week before my first year is up?

    • Xishnik on 16/12/2021 - 08:53
      +1

      You would need to port out and then port back in if you want to keep your number. This is not a recharge, but a starter pack.

      • Pulseless on 16/12/2021 - 08:54

        Yeah okay makes sense, easy enough to do - thanks for that mate!

        • brawndo on 16/12/2021 - 10:26
          +1

          Or be a true ozbargainer and risk waiting a week before buying your 2nd pack just so you get that extra week of usage.

  • punter1 on 16/12/2021 - 08:52

    When is the deal end?

  • life is suffering on 16/12/2021 - 09:17

    Doesn't the woolies one pay itself with 10% off groceries ?

    • lufee on 16/12/2021 - 09:24

      Yes but this one has 5G, voLTE and more data on their full network

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