Just got email that deal is back. GC back to $1200. Maximum 3 sims per customer.
24 month plan
Unlimited calls and texts
To standard Australian numbers
Unlimited SMS and MMS
What's not included
Calls to standard international numbers
Use while overseas (also known as international roaming)
SMS & calls to premium numbers (e.g., 19xx numbers)
Calls to some satellite numbers
Earning Telstra Plus points
Yes! Or sign up and pay early termination ($759 approximately). So you make $341, $441 if they refund the $98
Are we really doing this again after the last 100 similar posts?
Just going off what I heard instore since last post I asked and the staff seem to think that it's the value of the voucher, not $800 in the CIS.
If you've managed to get $400 free and can confirm that it's the $800 paid pack then cool.
It's a solid ozbargain loop hole for $400 free jb credit if true. Then too good to be true rules apply.
It doesn't matter what the staff think. The wording has not changed. It is still $800 as per all the previous deals.
Not too good to be true, it is just $400 and requires a bit of effort including buying a phone and going on a plan temporarily — similar to churning cards.
@xdivino: Most of us have now done it several times - get whatever you like, best way to get Apple stuff - will be holding out for 10% off new MacBook Pro M4
I can strongly confirm that repayment still 800$ as CIS said.
I’ve just received the bill for 799.92$
It’s not 766.67$ because I’ve already have 1 working connection with them
I genuinely can't believe we're doing this again…
Wording hasn't changed. Deal hasn't changed.
You will profit $334.41 if you cancel the plan in the first month.
Staff might be saying otherwise, but words in the contract are all that matter and haven't changed.
…and yes, I've done it: https://files.ozbargain.com.au/upload/137916/117021/screensh…
Hi mate, so you’re saying we pay $99 for first month to get the $1,200 gc, so how’s it worked out to be $334.41?
$1200 gift card - $99 first month - $766.59 pro-rated cancelation fee = $334.41 profit.
@BradH13: Why are some people reporting $800 pro-rata cancellation and some are $766.59 cancellation? Which is correct?
@Homr: $800 pro-rated against the one month of the 24 month plan is $766.59.
800 ÷ 24 months = $33.33
$800 - $33.33 = $766.67
Why there's an 8 cent discrepancy, I can't answer, but that's the math.
This fee applies if you pay the first month.
Others are claiming a refund of the $99 first month if they get lucky with chat and will pay the full $800.
So Math is
+$1200 GC
-$99 First Month
-$766.59 Repayment
= $334.41
I did it a couple of months ago. Twice
Not everyone's going back through previous posts so it's prob worth noting or clarifying anyway.
I'm keener to know if anyone has actually done it.
Also is the payback to Telstra just a bill? Cause i'm thinking min spend on a points credit card now to boot.
Two sim's worth net $668.82 based on your numbers above so free PS5 basically
Brother, I literally just attached proof to the comment you're replying to.
Payback is to Telstra Limited ABN 64 086 174 781 and comes in the form of a JB Hi-Fi branded invoice with a due date, and you will earn Telstra Plus points on it, even though JB contracts, if you pay them as usual, do not accrue them.
Or do x6 (bring your partner) and get a ps5 pro + games
@fadzsolz: Limit 3 plans (and gift cards) per customer.
Edit: Oh, I didn't see bring a partner.
That being said, I'm not sure you'll find a rep to process 3 plans each back to back in the same session for you as it will be clear you're gaming the system, even though it's allowed.
@Aureus: It took the rep 25 minutes to process my one service, and that was on an account with accurate pre-filled information from being a previous Telstra customer.
I'm not saying they won't. I'm saying I'm not sure you'll find someone willing to play ball for 6 services simply because if I was the staff member, I'd certainly be peeved and/or uncooperative, even without knowing about the workaround.
@Aureus: Yeah guy who did my two was literally explaining the loophole to me and saying how good it.
The first month $99 can also be refund as I got my $89 refund from previous $1200 deal
I didn't know that, but I'd assume YMMV applies to this.
@BradH13: Yes, 100%. My profit from the previous deal was $1200 - $766.59 = $433.41. As far as I know, most people successfully received a refund for the first month. Just keep trying different agents if one doesn’t agree.
i got first month refund 1st time. second time no cigar
@Homr: the Jbhifi agent said it would get charged for first month when i cancelled. Went to Telstra to refund the charges but they cant track it. Not sure if JBHIFI removed it so fast that telstra cant track it. nothing shows up in my telstra account and my jbhifi account is also cleared. I dont even know the number or details of the order to try and chase up Telstra
Just crossed check the deal. This or should we be waiting for $89/month deal?
Harvey norman pixel 9 pro deal seems better… Free on a $69 plan (assuming you want that phone)
I am with Boost.
How many days I have to out of it to be eligible to take this offer?
Just port out and port in straight away. I did that last year and didn’t have any issue. Just don’t tell the staff that you just ported.
Alternately, if you are planning to cancel the plan after subscribing, then simply get a new number.
isn't it always cheaper to go with one of those 365 day pre paid plan?
Often yes, unless you need a crazy amount of data which then makes this a good deal.
If you use this plan for work, the gift card is 'free'.
can I add apple watch esim on top of these?
Previous threads stated that you can.
What if you cancel your plan. Would the esim plan continue?
You’re lucky. I just crossed check and yes with extra $5/month
Yes, I’ve added one. You do it after sign up through the app, extra $5 a month and cancel anytime.
What if you cancel yr original plan. Would the $5 plan be void as well?
Number sharing has to always be linked to a plan, it’s not a separate eSIM.
@nightelves: That's not how Apple Watch works, it piggy backs from the phone plan and can only be done in Oz through Telstra, Voda, Optus afaik. JB is the only other option as they are pretty much just lipstick on a Telstra pig.
In store signing up right now, will report back later
Deal said tmr babie, let’s us know if you can
No babe, the deal expires tomorrow~~
Oh nooo…
Update, got the $1200 giftcard. Now i am cancelling the plan via JB mobile chat and they note that i will need to repay $766.59 for the gift card.
Next step is to get on Telstra Chat to get the first month fee ($99) back.
are u able to cancel the plan in store with a rep instead of using JB mobile chat?
I guess, but would be pretty awkward if you just got the plan and cancel it straight away through the same salesperson
Believe it or not, the JB HI FI salesperson advised us to do that and he also mentioned ozbargain aswell
Final update, spoke to Telstra Rep via online chat and they will process the refund of $99 for me when the initial payment of $99 has moved from pending status
So does that mean the profit is now $433.41
yep, i would say so
Did you terminate the plan immediately to get the refund $99?
Within 2 hours
Is trading in Iphone 12 for $270 credit good deal?
Trading in a phone is only worthwhile if there is a bonus.
could easily get more selling it on marketplace
Went there yesterday for the deal, was rejected due to recent cancelation
?
Yes, you won’t be able to sign up any plans for about 6 months. Kind of black list.
Happened with me last year too, but was able to sign up after 6 months.
I’ve done five in last twelve months
Seeing as it's a partial refund of what you pay originally, does this mean the full $1200 counts towards credit card spend? .e.g 1200 points. When they do the partial refund, is that subtracted from points earning?
No points towards gift card. Not sure towards spend
I have no idea what I meant by my question, for some reason I thought there was a $1200 spend happening. I'll blame it on being knackered from just having done a kid's birthday party
If you don’t cancel, at $49 a month, there are better Jb Telstra deals unless you genuinely need 300gb
Thanks OP.
Will it affect credit score ? Applying then cancel h to get this “profit”
Thanks in advance
No.
Nice ! Thanks !
I'm waiting for the $1200GC on $89 2yr plan = $39mth (3/10/24) or the $700 on $59 = $29mth 2yr plan (3/8/24).
It's works out the same.
guys plz be warned signing up telstra!
both wife and i switched from amaysim(optus) to telstra and we immediately lost data access in westfield hornsby (lots of westfields are reported to be impacted), below is the whirlpool discussion.
https://forums.whirlpool.net.au/archive/9pxj4j0v
heard it's sth to do with the DAS agreement btw telstra and westfield being screwed up.
This averages out to be $49/month for 2 years minus gift card bonus.
Not bad for 300GB but after 2 years, just change to another telco?