This one started today, but I went into my Optus App to get it and there was a 50% off data sim offer that stacked with the $0 Tablet.
Has to be 30gb data plan or above.
So my deal was
$12.50 x 12 Months
Tab A8 64gb 4G
30 GB Data added to my data pool
$150 total cost.
Read one of the 45 similar questions and answers asking the same.
Cheers OP ordered,
confirming chat said aslong as i do the 12 months (ill call to close at the end of the 12 month) i won't have to pay for the device
had the 50% off for the dataplan so got 12.50 for 30gb and a tablet :)
was looking for something to watch EPL + Jellyfin
I've talked to live chat who have confirmed total payments will be $150 under a 12 month contract and no further charges apply. Got one, thanks.
when i try to add a new service ( the first option ) it asks to to choose a mobile plan ( after clicking the tablet @ $0, discount tablet plan @ $12.50 ) then say add new service and can't get any further without having to choose a phone plan.. what am i doing wrong ?
How long is the confirmation email taking for everyone? Got two with order number that don't track and no email. Live chat is saying 4-24 hours.
Received my account creation and order confirmation emails within a couple of minutes.
Got order confirmation right after purchase a while ago but still can't see any contract or orders in my account… in live chat with them right now.
Same here… Been waiting on the chat agent since. No response to my enquiry yet. How did you go?
Gave up eventually, went nowhere. They continued to transfer me to different agents, asking me the same questions. Final transfer still hadn't happened after like 15 mins, so I ended it there.
@MiscOzB: When I log into the app I can track my order it states order status is pending.
I have an optus account from before which I used to order 2 units but I don't have an active mobile number.
I'll contact live chat tomorrow and see what I can find out. I doubt they will decline it. Probably need a manual approval for not having a number? I have no idea. If they don't honour the discounted monthly payment of 12.50 I will tell them cancel both orders.
I got both emails for 2 orders within seconds and they are showing in my acct. I had to use 2 seperare cards though as the 2nd order would not go through on the first card I used. Will just change it on Tuesday to the one card
I dont think these offers join the data pool and but could be wrong
Is anyone upgrading their existing $7.50/month service to this? Doesn't that make it even cheaper overall (ie.a better deal), effectively? As we're already paying $7.50/mth.
Yes and yes. Just make sure you select the ‘upgrading current plan’ or whatever during the application.
Did that, let's see what happens on this ride. Could be a wilder ride than a tuktuk down Sukhumvit Road!
Where is this $7.5 service?
It was a previous deal on Ozbargain. 5Gb/month data SIM ("small plan") with Amazon Prime and Optus Sport bundled in via SubHub.
Got one, thanks OP. Optus Sport is free to add on too.
No credit check for existing Optus customers, you are asked to confirm the delivery address and enter payment details and that is it.
Got a SMS order confirmation and email confirmation after placing the order.
Used a family member's optus account who has a postpaid mobile plan.
yup used an old Optus account it seemed no credit check what so ever. Thanks for all your comments.
Asked a rep to update some old account details which I couldn't change through the portal, and they also told myself my order (done 10 minutes after the deal had been posted) for this had been "approved" a few minutes ago.
Don't forget cashback.
Was so keen to secure one I missed that 😄
Me too… 😑
Got one! Don't know why I already have a tablet I don't use haha! Can't pass up this deal I guess cheers op
I gave my old optus account and it worked. I am not using optus number now. Will it port my existing service or just add 30 gb data with no phone number attached.
I am in the same boat, have a look at your contract, they would have assigned a service no. So won’t port your existing no. Thanks OP! Ripper deal. Didn’t need one though :)
Yeah there is some random number attached. Will they send us new sim with that new number. Actually I gave my number in portal but that number is now showing in contact number and not service number
Exactly same for me, my current non-Optus number is the contact number and the random service number will be used for data plan, will get a sim along with tablet for use. Don’t think we can use the service no for anything else though
@vinnyd23: Yeah but they should honour the sim and new number than. I have dual sim on my note. Can use cheap long term plan for talk and divert data to optus.Ripper of a deal
Ordered 2 cause twins, good deal to upgrade them from an iPad 2. Cashback only tracked at $30 not at $55 for device and sim.
so $300 for the tablet if you are not an Optus customer? Am I missing something? I don't need a 4G tablet (wifi is good enough) or data plan
You're missing the part where you don't actually need to be an Optus customer to get this deal
So you can get $12.50 deal even if you are not a customer?
It shows $25/m for me which is $300 after 12m. How do you get $12.5/m without being an Optus customer?
Cashrewards tracked for $55. I'm not confident it will confirm, but no loss to me if it doesn't.
Wait a Minute Folksssss…
If by upgrading my existing $7.50/month service to $12.50/month holds, then, combined with the $55 cashback, I am getting this Samsung tablet for a net figure of $5?!!…
Bad news for ya ,
Cashback is eligible on new sign ups only.
Cashback is ineligible on: recontracts, rate plan changes, upgrades, small & medium business orders, orders where credit check is declined.
You must be fun at parties.
I think mine will be considered a new sign up as it appears Optus has generated a new Optus account number for me instead of using my existing Optus account number
No idea why my cash rewards hasn't tracked :(
Anyone else encountered this?
Mine did not. :(
its showing in my click history, how do i know if it got tracked?
Mine tracked at $30
Does your existing service get updated? If I have 60gb data and voice plan, would it get changed to 30gb data only plan on choosing this tablet?
Great deal ordered 1
imagine being the poor bastard in sales on Tuesday morning opening their inbox.. Currently sitting at >4400 hits…
Excellent deal op, just order one. Is there any good protection case for this tablet?
I just bought this one
ProCase for Galaxy Tab A8 Case, Protective Slim Stand Case Hard Shell Cover for Galaxy Tab A8 SM-X200/X205/X207 2022 Release -Black https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B09ND4BZ5C/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_i_K…
My son has the same for his s7 and it's really sturdy and tough
Thx alot. Will give it a try.
Interesting, they had a $1 off coupon earlier but it's now gone. 10% off multiple buy still there.
Looks like a good option. Will pick one up. Thanks for sharing.
I am an existing customer and getting charged $25 per month
use the APP top right corner under offers
The link in the 1st post took me to the 50% off page.
Will shopback works as well??
Mine tracked for $44.80, let's see if they pay
Thanks ordered one, haven't received any confirmation email or sms however the order is coming up in the orders section on the website and in the app so i presume it should be working.
No idea why but got 2. Too good a deal
Thanks OP. Awesome deal.
Looking for a protective case on Amazon now but refraining from buying one until received the tablet.
ProCase for Galaxy Tab A8 Case, Protective Slim Stand Case Hard Shell Cover for Galaxy Tab A8 SM-X200/X205/X207 2022 Release -Black https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B09ND4BZ5C/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_i_K…
They are rock solid cases
Thanks Goonerash. I was looking at that exact case as well but just wanna make sure that Optus will send out the tablet first.
Can't see why they would not send it…both mine are showing in my acct and I have the contracts via email
I feel for the optus employee that's tasked with cancelling the majority of these Orders!!
I think they'd still end up making profit on this. Many people will forget to cancel etc etc
Looks like it, don’t think they’ve this much tablets on stock !
I reckon it'll be a mass cancellation email. They won't have time to call everyone.
$530 for 4g model on jb
and
$300 for wifi model
they charge $230 for the modem in the tablet!
OP deal is great. got an order in. Fingers crossed
340 dollars on kogan/dick smith for this model with 4g
I recall a deal a couple of years ago similar to this where virtually all orders where cancelled with the exception of a few lucky ones. Think that may have been Vodafone. I got caught up in that hence why I'm not bothered with this no matter how good the deal looks…
I never understand this logic. It takes you 5 mins of work for a small chance to score a killer deal. If it gets cancelled so be it. You dont pay anything until after your first month anyway. Is your 5 mins worth $300?
Not worth the trouble when the outcome is inevitable… How on this planet can Optus make a profit from this? They will honour a few, the rest will inevitably be cancelled…
Ironically, the fact that so many people signed up (it sounds like a lot of whom don't even really want it) is likely what will get this deal cancelled.
You got it!!
I got caught up in that hence why I'm not bothered with this no matter how good the deal looks…
So what changed your mind? :)
Thanks!!!!!!
Just ordered one + got $30 Cashrewards.
Best buy for 2022 to date!
Or just another cancellation email…. Best of luck however…
already have a 7.5/m plan with optus, and failed to place an order (upgrade my current plan).
Only got a temporary order number, need to wait for a sales rep to contact me.
Thanks OP! Snapped up two 128GB ones. Can't be bothered to put in SD cards, and internal storage is a bit faster as well. Cashrewards tracked for both orders at $30 each, will be a bonus if eventually paid.
Incredible deal
I was paying $14.95 a month for Optus sport. Now paying $12.50 and get a Tablet with a data plan. Cash rewards didn't seam to track though.
So dumb question - if it's a cellular model I can still use it without a SIM in future I assume just on wifi networks?
Correct
Yeah, still can use Wifi networks.
Thank you
What happens if your current prepaid plan finishes before the 12 months?
Can someone please answer this? Is this 30gb per month or all together 30gb data for 12 months?
30GB per month
Great! Thanks
Signed up - how long do I wait for a confirmation email?
Should be straight away - if it didnt't, your order is stuck for manual ID or credit check.
You will need to wait for 48 hrs for their further instructions.
So why would anyone pick the 24 or 36 month term? Doesn't seem any advantage / incentive to doing so?
Just one question. I just orded the sumsung table with 30G plan , will they post me a physical data sim card as well ?
Yes, of course
I just orded the sumsung table
You ordered the wrong product… Knock off and not even a tablet
oh my god -_-l
Cheers. Jumped the gun with my questions before reading through