The cashback on this deal has been increased as a last chance offer on the $300 plan cashback. Comments from the previous post suggest that the cashback tracks with the code. Activate within 30 days of ordering. Ends today. $205 after cashback.
$10 for referee and $10 for referrer, after referee makes $20 purchase within 14 days.
I can confirm that I just got it tracked, $55 as soon as my purchase was complete.
Only hiccup is Boost doesn't accept AMEX.
205 after cashback.. Amazing
Tempted to port to Boost but seeing lots of negative reviews online about some aspect of their service - porting issues, data usage, unable to make/receive calls, etc.
The on-going ozb user question for how to re-port (back) to boost from existing customers is reassuring. I mean, you wouldn't want to continue using their service if it wasn't good, right?
Have ported in and out multiple times and it's been flawless. Have used them for the last couple of years now.
Who did you port out to, and how long did you stay out. I have a Lebara SIM and a boost SIM. Planning to port out and back in.
Kogan $0 for about an hour and back in. Longest I've waited is overnight.
add often fails to send pics attached to sms also, the entire sms fails to send
Moved from Telstra and it's basically the same thing other than the billing.
Huge issues just trying to buy. Get right to the end of the process and get an error message saying that there is a technical issue at their end. Happens continuously over different days, different PCs, different browsers.
Eventually bought a sim in store and Telstra agreed to refund what we would have saved through cashback.
However then there was an issue with porting. Took 10 days to resolve.
Phone works ok but their customer service and IT is %*&$#
Do this have the "SORRY, SOMETHING WENT WRONG" when ordering issue ?
Had the same problem
End up gone through with Chrome, Firefox was having problem.
Is it still possible to get live chat to apply these for existing customers?
many other comments in other posts suggest that livechat have been told to stop doing this
Tried last week on chat, no go, rang support, able to activate new starter sim with old mobile number, but says there will be a note on my account and won't be able to be done after this courtesy gesture. For new players this means the new starter sim will be the sim you will end up using ( with your old Boost sim number). So that part is a bit different to an easy recharge of the existing sim sim. Effectively Boost support are doing the same as you could do -port way to another carrier and port into new starter sim.
Waiting for a cheaper one with less data…
Same
Hoping Amaysim pulls out a cheeky half price long expiry again soon
Me too but they canned their $120 60gb one, don't need much data.
They've done half price for EOFY this year and last year.
now coles is canning their 60GB as well.
I'm assuming if you're on Boost now you need to port out to another company first? Does anyone recall how long you need to be with the other company for?
Thinking of grabbing an Aldi $5 sim to port to, then port back to Boost on this package.
Want to know as well, I have never done it. What about kogan sim only for 2 dollars? Does that work?
Yes, port out and back in. I got a Lebara 30 day 8gb sim from Coles (4gb + 4gb bonus) for $4, normally $15.
Boost can go do inappropriate things to themselves for making customers port out and port in again to get anything resembling deal
You can use it as a 'recharge' once per account before a port out is required.
FAQ thanks to BG:
| Question | Answer | |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Is Boost operated by Telstra network? | Yes, on the full Telstra network |
| 2. | Does Boost support 5G? | From 4 April 2023, 5G network access will be included as standard on your service and we’ll be introducing capped download speed caps on our 4G and 5G networks |
| 3. | Does Boost support e-SIM? | Sadly not at this stage. However there are plans to do so |
| 4. | Do you have to activate the SIM within 30 days? | Every Cashrewards Boost cashback up to and including July 31 has been approved (confirmed by TA) - provided you activated within 30 days of order |
| 5. | How long is the SIM expiry? | Usually 1 year, but to qualify for cashback the SIM must be activated within 30 days of ordering |
| 6. | It is showing “new customer” on Boost website. What does this mean? | New customer term is only for the additional Boost data, and nothing to do with the cashback offer |
| 7. | Can I receive international text message (aka int. roaming) with this SIM by default? | Yes, you can receive SMS while overseas, but can’t send outgoing to Australia |
| 8. | How long does it take to receive the SIM? | According to the Boost Rep: Once dispatched, you should receive your order within the following business days: Metro Areas – 2-5 business days for capital cities – Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, Perth, Canberra, Darwin, Hobart & Brisbane (order before 4pm). Non Metro or Regional / remote areas – 3-7 business days |
| 9. | Is porting in a Telstra number to Boost considered a "new customer"? | From Boost Mobile rep via dm: Porting a number from Telstra to Boost is definitely considered a new customer |
| 10. | Are you able to purchase multiple plans using different names / ID (or can I purchase 4 x plans for the family using my own details)? | From Boost Mobile rep via dm: Received clarification from the team and this is a tricky one since for compliance the terms is showing the customer is only allowed 1 sim per transaction but he can buy multiple SIMs and then activate them all under his name and he will then be able to manage all the numbers when he logs into the App with his Boost ID. |
| 11. | Information on what to do when the "please try again later" " or "SORRY, SOMETHING WENT WRONG" message comes up | List of indicators that can affect how your order is flagged in different financial systems, which can hopefully help you understand what is going wrong. Possible fraud scenario: API returns during purchase - credit to @himalpatel. Live chat advised that if you faced the above fraud scenario message, you need to use your friends details (aka a completely different details) to order |
| 12. | Can this be used to recharge? | No, this is a starter pack. Using as a "recharge" is being dis-allowed and activating first and moving the number may be allowed but is frowned upon and may not be allowed in future depending on how you ask for it. |
I like Boost because WiFi calling works great overseas.. but damn… eSIM!! hello! it's nearly 2024 and we have no eSIM yet?
Be aware last time I ordered they didn’t provide a tax invoice. They said they could only provide the invoice once the service period (12mon) is over which makes zero sense.
Bad for those who are looking to claim corporate reimbursement!
That's too bad and seems like a bad call on their part. Should be provided at time of payment.
Yes I argued and even made a complaint to the TIO. They ultimately refunded me but the process was extremely exhausting…
Tried to ported from Telstra to Boost just now without any luck! Something went wrong after ID verified! Anybody experience the same?
Well documented issue telstra—> Boost - if fact it is one of the options that you can select from when you phone Boost Support.
Try chat first then if dont get anywhere phone 1800100933
Didn't see any comments confirming approval in that last post, just tracking.