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$1000 off iPhone 16/16 Pro with Vodafone $69/Month for 24-Months BYOD Plan (New Vodafone Customers Only) @ Apple (in-Store Only)

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$1000 off iPhone 16/16 Pro with Vodafone $69/Month for 24-Months BYOD Plan (New Vodafone Customers Only) @ Apple (in-Store Only)Affiliate
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Similar to the other deal on the $75 BYO plan, except $69 per month for new customers only. Includes 150GB per month instead of 200GB.

Get $1000 off any iPhone 16 when signing up. This equates to $27.33pm for the carrier service after taking into account the handset discount. Not bad for 150GB pm. Note, you must waive the Vodafone network guarantee, so make sure you are happy with Vodafone coverage before signing up.

This plan is particularly good for those who have their mobile usage covered by their employer, since the whole monthly bill is technically for usage, and there is no device repayment component.

Inclusions:-
24 month BYOD Plan | Total min cost $1656

No excess data charges
First use 150GB data, then keep using data in Oz at slower speeds

Standard int’l minutes from Oz
1000 mins to Zone 1

Standard national calls & texts
Unlimited standard national calls and text, and unlimited standard international SMS

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  • jv on 18/09/2024 - 11:23
    +33

    It's not really $1000 off as you are overpaying for the plan.

    • OZBMate8911 on 18/09/2024 - 11:28

      Yes, but is it really overpaying if you're not the one paying for it?

      • jv on 18/09/2024 - 11:29
        +12

        You're always the one paying for it…

        • JDMcarfan on 18/09/2024 - 11:52
          +4

          not if work compensates for a plan.
          Sometimes makes these deals worthwhile.
          Get plan (use as work no.) and if you value your privacy from the office buy an ALDI PAYG sim (or other cheap sim) to maintain personal number. Use the work sim for all regular outbound calls and data.

          Old work used to pay $40p/m if you had a phone number listed on profile and opted out of work phone (no one called personal as everything was MSTeams). I did this for the old $500 GC deals for the cheaper 12m plans from JB.

          In this instance:
          Net Cost to me would then be $29p/m, or $300 profit over 24months considering phone discount.
          Could also claim the personal outlay of $29p/m as tax expense for work (given number is solely used for work) for extra ~$12 p/m profit.
          If someone is pedantic about personal data use, then I'd just hotspot from phone instead of wifi when WFH to use most of the 150gb.

          • vchar on 18/09/2024 - 11:56
            +2

            @JDMcarfan: you are right but the majority people who buy into the phone plans aren't even aware of what you are talking about.

            • ATangk on 18/09/2024 - 13:38
              +1

              @vchar: Even if claiming personal work expense, youd tax deduct the $69/month rather than $29/m buying the phone elsewhere.

          • ASR-Briggs on 18/09/2024 - 11:58
            +1

            @JDMcarfan: You’re really not understanding. There’s no such thing as a free lunch. Your employer has factored the cost of the plan into your total remuneration. They could just as easily be paying that money straight into paycheque. And yes, you’d pay tax on that. But it’s a much of a muchness as you can claim work related mobile use on tax anyway.

            • EyyBanane on 18/09/2024 - 13:10
              +1

              @ASR-Briggs: No you won’t always. I have successfully churned 2 year plans for a number of years with my previous organisations and got them always reimbursed (strike the right balance between your max allowance and tenure in the org) with no tax implication. Also, most of the medium to big orgs have standard policies around the claimable amount for each level which doesn’t really depend on individual’s total remuneration.

            • JDMcarfan on 18/09/2024 - 13:16
              +1

              @ASR-Briggs: dont think you are really understanding what im saying (this is common across corporate aus)
              they may have factored it in sure but it was never going to be reflected in my paycheck.
              It was either $40 compensation for a phone bill (work) or take a useless work phone. Policy dictated that you needed to be reachable (via phone) and have hotspot capability if needed, The work phone was nearly always dead and the data was never used.
              My employer realised the utilisation of the work phones were abysmal, so we're proactive in offering people a subisidy on their personal if they listed that to continue compliance with company policy.
              If I were to receive the $40 p/m Id lose a share of that to tax, so I'd rather direct compensation.
              And I couldn't really claim work related mobile use otherwise, as I said above everything was MSTeams based and so my only expense related to work was home wifi (which you had the COVID WFH deduction for anyways).

            • jlien on 06/12/2024 - 09:18
              -1

              @ASR-Briggs: That doesn't really happen. There's no scope to be able to turn down a work phone and get a pay raise of $40 a month (or whatever your company offers), same way i can't ask for a pay increase if i opt to use 1 screen at work instead of two; even if i save the company $500 or whatever by using 1 screen.

              Yes the company has factored these costs into a cost of an employee; but they chalk it up to the cost of doing business. The cost isn't bourne by the employee it was never "theirs" to deduct from; it's a tab that's paid for by customers when they factor it into their profit/loss as sales, general and admin expenses.

              • ASR-Briggs on 06/12/2024 - 13:13

                @jlien: You're arguing against a case that was never made. I said that they "could just as easily be paying that money straight into your paycheque". The operative word there being "could". I never said that that ACTUALLY happens in the real world. Should it? Different question entirely.

          • markspencer109 on 20/09/2024 - 09:44

            @JDMcarfan: 3 letter consulting firm?

        • vchar on 18/09/2024 - 11:54

          it is a matter of fact that vendors always play number with buyers and they always win those buyers who are not care about the number. the vendors just shuffle the number around to get their sale successful ie. moving the device costs to their service plan is one strategy for an easy win. everyone knows do a bit of math will realise that they pay more than they should in any phone plans but they convince themselves to buy with the data allowance that hardly anyone really needs while some of them, worse yet, even have high-speed broadband at home :D.

          guys don't fall for it.

    • Gervais fanboy on 18/09/2024 - 11:30
      +1

      This plan is particularly good for those who have their mobile usage covered by their employer,

      • jv on 18/09/2024 - 11:31
        +3

        They'd be better off with the extra pay they are forgoing.

        • djsweet on 18/09/2024 - 11:35
          -1

          Maybe. Although if it was included as pay you’d be giving a fair chunk of that to the ATO.

          • jv on 18/09/2024 - 11:37
            +2

            @djsweet: and then claiming a fair chunk back of the phone and usage as a tax deduction…

            • djsweet on 18/09/2024 - 11:41

              @jv: Not really.. because the advantage of it being included in your pay is that you are going to pocket most of it. In which case you can’t claim a deduction on it. If you are going to spend it on a phone plan anyway $27.33 for 150GB is pretty decent.

              • jv on 18/09/2024 - 11:41

                @djsweet: You can claim business calls and business phone as a tax deduction if you paid for it.

                • djsweet on 18/09/2024 - 11:45
                  +1

                  @jv: Yeah but if your employer gives you $69 per month extra pay, you pay 37% of that as tax. Then you take out a $200 per year prepaid (for example) and claim a total deduction on that, your deduction is only $74 for the year. For many people $69pm tax free but forced spend on mobile services (for which you are copping a $1000 phone discount as a perk) might be the better deal.

                • Gervais fanboy on 18/09/2024 - 11:45
                  +1

                  @jv: Imagine the additional headache of keeping track of all that and then claiming it.
                  You’ll just keep arguing rather than just concede or agree,

        • Gervais fanboy on 18/09/2024 - 11:40

          Not necessarily
          Different employees have different employment structures

    • Murkymerv on 18/09/2024 - 11:40

      Vodafone!
      Which is okay for us but this is considered a deal or not ?

      • Churna on 18/09/2024 - 11:49

        $27pm after the $1000 taken off for 150gb of vodaphone 5g (and soon to be full use of Optus network aswell) is not bad.

        • xsacha on 19/09/2024 - 09:20

          $27pm is fairly expensive for some data and phone calls. Do you actually need 150GB/month?
          Post-paid plans often have these $1000-1500 off because the plans prices are ridiculous vs prepaid.

          This really only works out in the example they have shown where an employer is reimbursing your monthly expenses.

      • Daabido on 18/09/2024 - 12:08

        It depends on your frustration level, although others would have you believe wherever they travel Vodafone isn't a problem. No signal, no wukkas,

    • jay889344 on 18/09/2024 - 12:37

      True but these are folks already overpaying for a phone that has seen very little change in the last 4 years, so they're probably not too stressed by that.

  • MauTauAja on 18/09/2024 - 12:05
    +8

    Buy cash and saved on the sh1t plan.

    • Fredfloresjr on 18/09/2024 - 12:21

      How? I need at least 150gb per month. I watch horse racings most of the time, plus NBA and other sports. Not to mention my kids Youtube hotspotting.

      Can you direct me how to save? When the phone itself is already interest free. Currently paying $75 with Telstra for 180gb.

      • life is suffering on 18/09/2024 - 12:36
        +3

        You don’t have NBN ?

        • Fredfloresjr on 18/09/2024 - 12:38

          I do, but how do I bring it outside especially on a weekend where kids are out? Lol, not to mention my desktop job Mon-Fri with phone just hooked on a charger. So yeah, my question is straight forward, if I buy the phone cash, how do I save?

      • xsacha on 19/09/2024 - 09:23
        +1

        I watch videos on my phone when I'm out and about but I have wifi at work and home too. I struggle to use 20GB/month.
        You could always use Felix prepaid or similar to get unlimited data, if you actually used a lot of data. Keep churning their free or half price 3-month promos and you will have more data and cheaper.

        If you pay with gift cards, you'd get the phone 10% cheaper as well, which saves about $200. Another 10% if you claim TRS. Then you can claim on tax too.

    • Fredfloresjr on 19/09/2024 - 06:22

      Still waiting how to save money? Let’s say I bought a phone with cash. Or we just want to say something because we paid cash?

    • Fredfloresjr on 19/09/2024 - 06:24

      I am really interested, come back mauTauja. Lol,

      Bought my phone cash at Apple 2 years ago. And since then I am paying $75 m2m for my Telstra 180gb. How do I save?

  • sicaboy on 18/09/2024 - 12:10
    +27

    The only thing I can’t use Vodafone is there is zero signal in my company toilet

    • OZBMate8911 on 18/09/2024 - 12:23
      +21

      Deal killer. What a pain in the arse.

    • GregFiona on 18/09/2024 - 21:04
      +7

      Sh*t coverage

    • EyyBanane on 18/09/2024 - 21:57

      Vodafone’s got your back.. Unless you are taking a dump.

    • jlien on 06/12/2024 - 09:26

      hahaha, thats the same for me too.

      Our company were on optus; and swapped to vodafone. Optus was crap but at least i could doomscroll while shitting. Now i'm with vodafone and i get zero bars.

      Fortunately i have a telstra personal number and switch to my personal data for that.

  • Trueno on 18/09/2024 - 12:10

    So for a base iPhone16 and the plan it will effectively cost $85.62 per month for 24 months?

    • FOX on 18/09/2024 - 15:32

      (1399-1000)/24+69 = $85.625
      So, yes.

  • yajman on 18/09/2024 - 12:21
    +1

    Does anyone know what constitutes a new customer? Can you port out and in to qualify if you are already on Vodafone or is there a waiting period?

  • jaejae69 on 18/09/2024 - 12:23

    Does anyone know if this is combinable with their business offering of $25PM for each extra sim with a split data allowance?

  • matbargain on 18/09/2024 - 12:33
    +1

    How does the $1000 credit work - is it equivalent to a “gift card”, or a discount? Wondering what the receipt will show as the total price paid

    • jay889344 on 18/09/2024 - 12:41
      +3

      Discount off the phone on the Apple receipt. I did it 2 years ago and it reduces my iPhone 14 Pro Max cost from $1899 to $899 on the receipt

      • matbargain on 18/09/2024 - 17:12

        Thanks. Bummer would have wanted the extra back at the airport re TRS!

  • kristiantt on 18/09/2024 - 12:52
    +5

    I took up this offer last year with my iPhone 15pro. My employer is covering the plan, so I was attracted to the big discount on the handset.

    I was previously on a comparable $69 Telstra plan.

    The coverage on Vodafone in metro Sydney area has been OK. Definitely not as good as Telstra, but it’s fine, and for $1000 off I think probably worth it to be locked into their network for 2 years (in my case at least, with employer covering the plan).

    The 5g coverage where I live was substantially better with Telstra, but in reality it hasn’t resulted in much inconvenience as I’m always on Wifi when I’m at home. When I head into the city for work the 5g coverage has been good.

  • Wiadro on 18/09/2024 - 12:58
    +7

    24 months of Vodafone? No thanks

  • thomalfa on 18/09/2024 - 13:16

    Any idea how much would cost to break contract?

  • cloudmonk on 18/09/2024 - 13:17

    This or the Harvey Norman deal for $200 on Optus.

    Any benefits to using startlink via Optus for calls outbush?

  • Daddy Chill on 18/09/2024 - 15:11

    Using Vodafone is like putting sugar in your fuel tank

    • Murkymerv on 19/09/2024 - 06:45

      I doubt that , you have a flare for the dramatic !

  • Spidy2021 on 18/09/2024 - 18:44

    What if I am a vodafone customer but don't have a lock in contract? can I still take up the 69$ offer plan?
    And if I cant then how long do I need to be off vodafone to be considered a new customer?

    • thomalfa on 18/09/2024 - 21:52
      +1

      Just get your partner name to sign up and pray that remain together while the contract is on.

  • Herb Utsmellz on 18/09/2024 - 21:33

    Wtf is the "waive vodafone network guarantee" bullshit… not in a millions years, terrible coverage…

    • jack0 on 19/09/2024 - 05:37

      exactly. huge red flag.

  • sandman20104159 on 19/09/2024 - 08:28
    -1

    even if it was free i still wouldnt get an iphone.

  • Hugh G Rection on 19/09/2024 - 17:11
    +1

    how much to cancel plan?

  • Davesday on 20/09/2024 - 11:41
    +2

    Here is my experience with this deal for those who are looking to get on it. I got mine during the iPhone 14 launch (2 years ago).

    1. According to the Apple store salesperson (or the telco rep working in Apple store), the contract is with Apple, not Vodafone. Vodafone is only the network provider in the contract.
    2. The rep told me Vodafone is getting Telstra network access. After using it for close to 2 years, either that deal didn't happen or it didn't make any difference in metro areas.
    3. Back then, the rep explained to me that if I cancel after one month, I only had to pay the ETC and not the $1000 discount. 21-22 months later, Vodafone customer service told me I can cancel anytime and pay off Apple (to be collected by Vodafone) the pro-rated cost of the $1000 discount. So I don't know which is which.
    4. 5G network coverage is generally fine PROVIDED you're outside in a metro area (e.g. parks, road, etc). As soon as you're inside shops (e.g. alongside building) signal strength goes to shit. If you go inside a building (e.g. shopping malls) and provided they have in-building coverage, then you're fine. But if you're in an area 'between' the outside and inside of building, signal coverage is shit but that may be phone dependent. I also suspect it is the band at which Vodafone operates its 5G network.
    5. 5G network coverage is bad inside covered parking lots (not basement) even in an area with direct line of sight to the outside. It regularly drops to 4G but no data will work on it. Again could be phone dependent or the band at which Vodafone operates its 5G network.
    6. In busy or data congested areas, data is very slow. Doesn't matter on 5G or 4G. The network backhauls to the cellular towers are probably shot.
    7. If you're working from home or has Wi-Fi access and you know Vo-WiFi works, then it fine. In that case, any network is fine then.
    8. When you're doing a road trip and enter regional area, my phone is the first go offline while my friends' on Telstra and Optus are still going.

    If you ask me now whether Vodafone is acceptable? I will say no. It is true the monthly bills are cheaper than Telstra and Optus, but you're also paying for it in other means (poorer network coverage). I'm switching to a Telstra MNVO next.

    • djsweet on 24/09/2024 - 13:48

      Re point 2. I believe they were trying to, but the deal got nixed by the ACCC.
      Sounds like your salesperson was wrong about almost everything unfortunately.

      • Davesday on 24/09/2024 - 17:10

        Yeah I had thought so too. I was low key hopeful the deal would go through but already knew the low % of success when signing the contract. Overall, I was 'shielded' from the poor network because I am always at working from home and all my calls were routed via Wi-Fi. When I am in the office, I also have Wi-Fi access.

  • srhardy on 20/09/2024 - 13:28
    +1

    So you can't share data and discounts with this apple/vodafone plan with your other vodafone products I'm told

  • dtr007 on 21/09/2024 - 16:44

    I live in Darwin right now
    There are no Apple stores here.
    What to do????😢

  • bargaineer on 01/10/2024 - 20:25
    +1

    I think it's been mentioned in the comments already, but I wanted to outline some more details of the deal that Vodafone are making with Optus and why I think this makes it a really good deal to jump on this.

    The deal is not Optus giving Vodafone access to it's network per se, but rather Vodafone getting to broadcast it's own signal and broadcast spectrum via Optus' towers / antennas using an MOCN or multi-operator core agreement. It means Vodafone are totally in control of the experience end to end and are not 'roaming' on the Optus network.

    I think this is important to point out, as if the Optus network experiences an outage at their core, then Vodafone will continue to work and not be impacted in most cases. It also means that Vodafone could perform better than the Optus network in certain instances in these regional / rural areas where they are lighting up the new coverage.

    Combined with what IMHO is a really good metro 5G network + huge expansion of what will be a great performing network in rural and regional areas, I think it's a really great deal compared to the Optus deal that has also been shared.

  • shake on 01/10/2024 - 22:56

    "you must waive the Vodafone network guarantee"

    Clicking through to the Vodafone website, I see no mention of any requirement to waive the network guarantee… is this something that was conveyed verbally by either Apple or Vodafone staff?

  • Hdbsbbd on 06/10/2024 - 19:45

    my new place doesn't have wifi. seems like a good deal to me. 150gb data per month might not enough for a month

  • cloudmonk on 05/11/2024 - 13:54

    Ive been really surprised at how decent the vodafone network is.

    Speeds are mostly onpar with Telstra and haven’t had any issues.

    • hoxygt on 18/12/2024 - 14:14

      You must be in some magical corner of Australia. I found it to be the worst of the networks in metro and well outta metro goes without saying!

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