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.
@avoidfullprice: 50% off plan fees
New or existing consumer services who purchase or recontract via the My Optus App to 1. a tablet or watch on a device payment plan with an Optus Choice Plus Data Plan or Optus Choice Plus Watch Plan or 2. an Optus Choice Data Plan will receive 50% off the monthly Optus Choice Plus Data Plan or Optus Choice Plus Watch Plan fees for 12 months. Excludes Business customers. Not available with other discount offers unless specified. Discount forfeited if you cancel or move to an ineligible plan. This offer is available in selected channels only. Maximum of 5 discounts per billing account. Available until withdrawn. Discount will apply from second payment cycle.
New or existing consumer services who purchase or recontract via the My Optus App
Did people here joined by the My Optus App? I couldn't join via app without an active service, so I was joining via the web. Also, others wouldn't talk about cash rewards giving wrong cashback amount if they join by app.
Just tried to order one and it says they are out of stock?
Keep refreshing, I managed to get one after it went out of stock
I'm seeing it back in stock?
Once added to cart it shows out of stock again
Just successfully ordered one at 12:30
I'm just get stuck on this page:
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You're almost there
Feel really sorry for you mate, I was ignoring this post from yesterday considering this is only for Optus member then I saw 800+ upvote this morning. Must be something good, and order just one as its also for new members.
that's why I made purchase at 2am midnight I don't believe it will be last till the end of May
I havent got a confirmation email, but my order number ends with A..
That is the confirmation email.
I had one in my cart but needed to wait until some ID issues are resolved then it's Out of stock. I went through with the ordering process anyway and received an order confirmation email. Cashrewards is tracking $28 as well. If you have one in your cart, try your luck.
Tio wouldn't intervene just because you couldn't get the deal.
I’m saving TIO for when they decide to charge >$150
Thanks OP! Have also ordered two 64gb with 12month data plan.(yesterday around 6pm AEST).
I have also confirmed with the Optus chat rep about my orders, and they've confirmed that there will be no further charges if I cancel the plan after 12months (I have the chat history in my email).
I have confirmation email for only 1 order.
There was a 3rd order which I had to cancel it as I accidentally selected 36month plan for device. Optus chat rep said that the cancellation may take few days to process so incase the device gets sent to my address, he/she suggested me to not accept the delivery.
I already have a couple of data sims on Optus, one $15 and one $25. This deal actually increases the data allowance, halves the cost AND gives me a free tablet. Hell, if the first one goes through I'm tempted to grab a second one too since it would save me $2.50 on the $15 sim too.
The million dollar question for me is if being a business customer I can get the 50% off deal. If not, it's still the same $25 I'm paying but with a free tablet on the business side but I would be willing to move the data sims to a personal account to save a few $$.
I got the discount and I'm a business customer
Here's hoping.
Note that it's now listed as out of stock.
I'm excited! Thanks so much!
Only skimmed this thread…but this should stack with prime sub hub?
$55 cash back $84 from prime = free tablet & 12mths of data…
My CR tracked only $30. Should be $55 as it is a postpaid data plan. Anyone got $55 tracked?
$55 is tracked for 60GB plan.
My one is 30GB $12.5 plan.
$55 is tracked for 60GB plan.
Source?
Cashrewards shows Postpaid Mobile Broadband (Device & Data Sim Plan) $55 with no mention of 60GB or otherwise.
I had one in my cart and it gives me an option to proceed to checkout but needs to creat a new account and ask me questions to do credit check such as name of employer and so on. Is that normal?
thats normal, i had one in my cart from this morning but hadn't got my driver licence from my car. I finally proceeded about 5 minutes ago and was successful. It could be that if stock is in a cart its reserved perhaps?
After proceeding to the checkout it will tell that it is out of stock.
Tbh, would totally get this if I hadn't already had two credit cards in the last three months. Guessing they ding you when you sign up to this plan, for a credit check :(
I feel the credit check system needs a refresh to reflect modern financial institutions and services. It's not fair that it reflects negatively that we take up a plan like this, or use afterpay to secure 20% discounts etc etc
278855% this. Especially for lower plan payments like this. I get you will get the odd straggler that won't be able to afford payments down the line, but it's getting ridiculous. Oh well, will have to put my frequent flyer churning on hold then
If anyone needs to root this device there has been success here https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/the-best-way-to-root-sams…
Looks like they pulled the pin on stock for half price plans only? I can still add the tablet to my cart for a full price plan.
Will be interesting to see if they honour all the half price sign ups..
If they cancel all orders it’s kind of shitty that signed contracts don’t work both ways hey :(
Just shook the 8 ball. Chances are yes optus they will be cancelled.
Sure hope those of us who only got temporary order confirmation will still have stock allocated to them…
i just called then and wasn't an issue ( at this stage ) they said to me delivery in 4-7 days at the end of the call. assume they would have a message popup if it was no stock for this order
What was the the temporary order confirmation? I got a contract via email and a txt. Is this considered temporary?
thanks for the comments, had a temp number, called up and they pushed it through and confirmed delivery.
Well safe to say we just ozbargained the shit out of optus haha
The legend! Looks like Optus just got Farqued 😂
🤣 good and proper.
Are you an optus employee?
@kehuehue: Nah I work for the enemy of OZB. I saw we can sell it 12 months free on the $25 in store. Which in itself was good. Then saw half price data sim and had to post. Hope everyone got one!
Stock will still be in shops for those who want the $25 x 12mth option.
@farque: You poor f@%k. Been there myself. I literally burnt my work shirt after. I was a business development manager and decided to study Cyber Security and took a job there for 6 months.
Only job I've ever been fired from. I had the most sales but no Optus, no 'product care' no security or upgrade add-ons. I just couldn't do it to people who I felt I was taking advantage of and lying to their face when I knew I could get them a better deal.
Hope you find a way out of that pyramid scheme soon.
We reached a point where everyone here thought farque it! let's just order first, and see what happens.
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I have already placed an order this morning but have not received any confirmation yet. The customer service told me that maybe processed soon but cannot guarantee
this is a legendary first deal OP
Missed it </3
Friend enquired this deal over chat. Said that if a new customer we won't get it.
I signed up last night fingers crossed.
Looks like the customer service reps are making up their own rules.
Agree. The folks I spoke to were convinced that the order was accepted and would be fulfilled as soon as the warehouse was opened. Did get that confirmation via SMS. But who the heck knows.
Had a temp order number from this morning. Chat to the reps online now, and magically received a confirmation,service number and account #. Now have the contract and have confirmed the pricing for the 12 months with the rep. Thanks OP :)
What are the chances that this deal won't honoured?
I'm going to buy case for this tablet but if the deal fall through, then it's a waste of money
hold off on the case
What are the chances that Optus has 10,000+ of A8 tablets?
No proof that 10000+ people ordered it.
lol you’re funny….If you don’t want to waste money, just hold off buying the case until the tablet arrives. It’s not that hard.
This particular case is currently on sale, hence the urgency to get it.
Not much of a bargain if you don't end up getting a tablet to put it on.
@capslock: Understood, hence trying to gauge the possibility of this falls through.
Nvm, I can wait couple of days
Which case if you don't mind?
Happy to say that I have received the SMS saying it's ready for delivery - yay!
Has anyone tried in store any stock
Yes if you are ok with the $25 x 12mth option
Exiting Optus customer. Ordered around 11am. Just got phone call (yes a voice call) from Optus requesting additional info. Rep then pushed thru order. Now I have proper tracking number ending in A.
Sorry to see you go. Most Optus customers are excited that this deal exists
Oh this is good to know. I got the following email from optus and was worried.
OPTUS
Important information about your order
Hi ,
We need to talk to you about your Optus order. Pls call us on 1300303723 with ref: xxxxx
Our Working Hours:
Monday to Friday 8am to 9pm,
Saturday and Sunday 9am to 7pm
The Optus Team
Just finished up a call with one rep of them (well he hanged up on me)
He said my visa is not valid for the device but only the sim plan, so what they can do is give me the sim card but not the device.
I asked for a written email but he said cant do and hanged up when I ask for a reference number for the phone call.
I did ask if the visa requirement is on the product terms and conditions or their website, he said he cant answer that but can transfer me to someone in customer service so I can get EDUCATED (yes he used the word educated).
can transfer me to someone in customer service so I can get EDUCATED
Educated in degree of bull shitting.
Hah ha lol. Now they are making things up.
I placed my order when I saw this deal yesterday and I never received a confirmation email and so I contacted their live chat support and they told me that my order is subject to a credit check and that the assessment team required that I email them proof of address and a copy of my driver's licence.
I never received any email or anything telling me that I needed to do anything further to progress my order, so if anyone else is still yet to get a confirmation email, it is probably worth contacting them to find out what is required of you.
I think Im in the same situation, are you holding an oversea passport as proof of ID as well?
I just sent them a copy of my driver's license as proof of ID. Did you have to give them ID to sign up for the plan or something? For me it was just a simple checkout process, but I am also already a customer of Optus.
I never received an email however I got text message as soon as I placed the order, I also screenshooted the order number and service number once order placed, not sure if we are in the same situation but I assumed my order has been confirmed.
I didn't get a text or anything at all letting me know the order was confirmed, I only had the contract pdf I saved and the screenshot of the order with the order number. Seems like you got even more than I did.
Email received today:
Hi ,
We need to talk to you about your Optus order. Pls call us on 1300303723 with ref: Xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Our Working Hours:
Monday to Friday 8am to 9pm,
Saturday and Sunday 9am to 7pm
Did you call?
Can't call until tomorrow.
I got same email.
The rep said its because cannot pass the credit check (in my case its my international passport), not sure if you are holding one as well
The 50% off the data plan does not say explicitly for existing customer only (even though it was supposed to be) but so many idiots contacting optus enquiring about whether they will get it etc…. just keep your mouths shut otherwise you will bring this to their attention and the ones that are new customer may not get them because of your paranoia. Is it that hard to wait and see?
History is repeating itself. Many a bumbling fools in the past have got the deals cancelled.
The 50% off the data plan does not say explicitly for existing customer only (even though it was supposed to be)
It explicitly states New or existing consumer services
50% off plan fees
New or existing consumer services who purchase or recontract via the My Optus App to 1. a tablet or watch on a device payment plan with an Optus Choice Plus Data Plan or Optus Choice Plus Watch Plan or 2. an Optus Choice Data Plan will receive 50% off the monthly Optus Choice Plus Data Plan or Optus Choice Plus Watch Plan fees for 12 months. Excludes Business customers. Not available with other discount offers unless specified. Discount forfeited if you cancel or move to an ineligible plan. This offer is available in selected channels only. Maximum of 5 discounts per billing account. Available until withdrawn. Discount will apply from second payment cycle.
Thanks, did not see that.
@farque OP. I have not seen a better first post deal from anyone here. You smashed it. Deserves over 1000+ likes.
Thank you again.
No doubt this is a great first post deal. The record though, has +2800 votes
If anyone is still interested in the deal you can access online chat, through the Optus app, and buy the 64GB and 128GB tablets.
They're out of stock though?
That's what I thought. Was speaking to an Optus agent, regarding not receiving conformation email. Asked if I was able to add another tablet and was told I could. Just received confirmation order via email for a second tablet, 128GB version. Was told 64GB is also available.
I called them and chatted with them and was told both are out of stock. So weird
@Binchicken22: It's the opposite. The device discount is available to everyone, but the half price plan is only to existing customers