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[Pre Order] Samsung S25 512GB $0 on JB Hi-Fi Mobile $79/M 24M SIM Plan (in-Store, New/Port-in Customer) @ JB Hi-Fi

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[Pre Order] Samsung S25 512GB $0 on JB Hi-Fi Mobile $79/M 24M SIM Plan (in-Store, New/Port-in Customer) @ JB Hi-Fi
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vr4indian on 23/01/2025 - 06:08 jbhifi.com.au (3256 clicks)
Last edited 23/01/2025 - 12:18 by 1 other user

In store only.

S25 512GB at $0 when you buy $79 for 24 months plan.

Minimuc cost is $1896.
150GB data per month
Unlimited Talk and Text

Available to port-in customers only (excluding JB Upfront/Prepaid, The Good Guys Mobile & Broadband, Telstra or Boost).

The Samsung S25 Galaxy 512GB phone [795456, 795457, 795458, 796459](referred to as the “JB Hi-Fi Voucher” in the Telstra Terms and Conditions and replacing the dollar value of the Voucher in the Critical Information Summary) will be available to you instore after connection approval by Telstra.

If you cancel or move to a lower cost/different plan, then you must pay a Voucher Repayment Fee to Telstra pro-rated against the remaining months of your plan’s minimum term.

This offer is not available in conjunction with any other JB Hi-Fi mobile or broadband offer or Trade-In coupon offer. Excludes S25 + and S25 Ultra models.

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Comments

  • m3h117108 on 23/01/2025 - 06:14

    Anyone worked out what the payout would be for early termination?

    • Ghadi on 23/01/2025 - 06:19
      +5

      Assuming the CIS hasn't been changed should still be $550 plus or minus first month depending if you already have a Telstra account or not. This or the plus for 800 are great deals considering Samsung lowballed the trade in offers this year

      • Zerogravitas on 23/01/2025 - 13:24
        +2

        I don't think this would be the case, given that the T&Cs state that "The Samsung S25 Galaxy 512GB phone [795456, 795457, 795458, 796459](referred to as the “JB Hi-Fi Voucher” in the Telstra Terms and Conditions and replacing the dollar value of the Voucher in the Critical Information Summary) will be available to you instore after connection approval by Telstra".

        So one would assume that the $550 in the CIS is replaced with $1387 in this case, unless i'm missing something?

        • Ghadi on 23/01/2025 - 15:20

          In the past they haven't bothered changing the CIS on deals like this. It seems now they're doing the whole port in thing to get people to stop doing it, but you can get around that with $2 sims.

          • Zerogravitas on 23/01/2025 - 15:32

            @Ghadi: sorry, what do you mean by get around it with a $2 sim? The way the T&Cs and the CIS is worded, they'll presumably bill you a pro-rata amount of the phones value ($1387) were you to cancel the plan.

            I don't see how the type of sim you port from would affect that.

            • Ghadi on 23/01/2025 - 18:34

              @Zerogravitas: it's always been worded like that but when you actually sign the CIS in store it still says maximum voucher fee of $800 so that's all you get charged by Telstra customer service.

              the $2 Sim is just to be able to port in a number you don't care about so you can cancel without having to port in your number and then port back out.

              • Zerogravitas on 23/01/2025 - 19:06

                @Ghadi: Ah cheers, thanks for that. Makes sense. So the tip is to go in and see what the actual CIS to be signed is… If it's $800 + a months plan fee at $79 I think the Harvey Norman deal is probably better, though does lock you into an optus plan.

                Pity you probably can't use the $200 voucher to cover some of the voucher fee 😅

                • Ghadi on 23/01/2025 - 19:21
                  +2

                  @Zerogravitas: my mistake this is a 79 a month plan so the cancellation would be 550 not 800 my bad. 800 is for 99 a month plan.

                  • Zerogravitas on 24/01/2025 - 13:44

                    @Ghadi: Thanks - just went in and pre ordered, can confirm that the CIS I was shown and signed digitally had a maximum voucher repayment of $550. Ported a $5 aldi sim so will cancel once I pick up the phone in ~3 weeks.

                    • Jewdas90 on 04/02/2025 - 16:29

                      @Zerogravitas: So just to confirm, total payout would be $629??

                      • Zerogravitas on 05/02/2025 - 08:40

                        @Jewdas90: That's my read on it - I haven't cancelled yet as I haven't got the phone yet. But I don't see how it could be more than that given the terms I signed.

                        • Zerogravitas on 16/02/2025 - 07:25

                          @Zerogravitas: for posterity, payout on cancelling one day after collecting the phone was $527. So total cost of the phone was $606.

                          Now to sell the s22 and collect my TRS refund…

          • Techie4066 on 23/01/2025 - 16:56

            @Ghadi: That always existed (was there back in 2020). However you could ask your salesperson to create the plan on a new number and most obliged.

            • Ghadi on 23/01/2025 - 18:31

              @Techie4066: You used to be able to get same deals regardless of doing new numbers or port in. What I'm saying is now they're doing different deals depending if it's a port in or a new number. For example during black friday, it was a 1200 gift card for port ins on the 99 plan and an 1100 gift card for new numbers on the 99 plan.

        • Associated[Deactivated] @ JB Hi-Fi on 25/01/2025 - 10:33

          Not true. Max cancellation fee is $550.

  • marshmall0w2 on 23/01/2025 - 06:15
    +1

    Disappointing

  • rasme on 23/01/2025 - 06:24

    Don't see much hardware improvements in this phone.
    Not sure it is worth upgrading from S24U.

    • Doesnotcompute on 23/01/2025 - 06:52
      +2

      Samsung has joined apple and pretty much just releases the same phone every year. I noticed r&d / hardware improvements practically dissappeared around 2020 following trade sanctions on Huawei in 2018.. samsung has no genuine competition anymore to keep them in their toes

    • irev1 on 23/01/2025 - 07:51
      -1

      snapdragon vs exynos means better battery life thats a big plus for those who like compact phones with smaller battery

    • darkly on 23/01/2025 - 08:00

      I'm still not sure its worth upgrading from a S22U

  • Haydos90 on 23/01/2025 - 06:49

    Anyone know what the deal with porting from telstra via another carrier is these days? Can I just switch to someone else for 1 day then straight over to jb to get this deal or is there a minimum time you need to not be a telstra customer?

    Couldn't see anything in the T&Cs

    • AssociatedHardlyNormal @ Harvey Norman on 23/01/2025 - 11:18

      you need to wait 30 days

      • Dalryk on 23/01/2025 - 15:56

        Unless you've upgraded the backend platforms, not true.

        I did it with a same-day port out (admittedly from JB) late last year.

        • AssociatedHardlyNormal @ Harvey Norman on 23/01/2025 - 18:21

          not sure how you did that, afaik jb can see if you have left within 30 days and their systems don’t let you sign up

          • Dalryk on 23/01/2025 - 19:36

            @HardlyNormal: went from JB to amaysim then to Good Guys. Didn't work initially because the termination payment was still outstanding for JB, but worked fine once I paid it.

            • Associated[Deactivated] @ JB Hi-Fi on 25/01/2025 - 10:33

              @Dalryk: This is correct. If there’s an outstanding termination fee it won’t work.

      • Associated[Deactivated] @ JB Hi-Fi on 25/01/2025 - 10:33

        Again, not true.

  • vchung916 on 23/01/2025 - 11:29

    Not sure if worth upgrading from s21 bought in mid 2021 for me. $550+79=$629

    • irev1 on 23/01/2025 - 19:17
      +1

      I would say jumping from s21 to s25 is worth it. Also the 21 is End Of Life from October 2025.

    • Craze on 23/01/2025 - 20:00

      I'm in a similar boat, although mine is S21+. Still working well so no need to upgrade per se.

      These phone plans are also hit by inflation- they use to be free on $59 plans 😑

      • 0806449 on 25/01/2025 - 00:52

        Dont even feel its worth upgrading from Samsung A73…
        Disappointing new phone

    • Geese on 14/02/2025 - 11:18

      I just replaced my s21 battery, I can hold out until the s27, or when security updates cease, whichever comes first.

  • ozone141 on 23/01/2025 - 15:27

    I was looking forward to upgrading my S22 (256gb) 3yr old phone but trade is only $260. So disappointing. If I could get my battery changed I rather keep using my S22.
    I got the s22 at JB (2021) with trade-in + 500 bonus discount for around 800.

    • 2ForTheMoney on 24/01/2025 - 10:44

      can sell it for around $370 on mobile monster. Little bit better than the trade in

      • ozone141 on 24/01/2025 - 22:54
        +2

        TBH I would rather get the battery changed (if there is a service like that) and keep using it

        • mcmurphy on 13/02/2025 - 08:53

          I've asked Samsung for my S21 and it wasn't expensive to replace the battery. I haven't done it yet.

          • Geese on 14/02/2025 - 11:19

            @mcmurphy: How much is it through samsung? I just did it myself for about $60.

  • Doesnotcompute on 24/01/2025 - 17:34
    +1

    Surprised this deal aint getting more love considering ETC and overall cost if planning to cancel. Is there something im missing?

    • Associated[Deactivated] @ JB Hi-Fi on 25/01/2025 - 10:35

      It’ll blow up on the last day of the promo then people will miss out. Where else can you get an S25 for $550 + $79?

      • Doesnotcompute on 25/01/2025 - 11:37

        Agree, surely wont get cheaper than this, and if it does, how long will one wait. I signed up yesterday. In my case ill be selling s21 and claiming TRS refund on the $1387 invoice making this ~$300 out of pocket. Will likely get 4+ years out of this phone.

  • Shahw on 25/01/2025 - 03:05

    Which is better value for money?

    S25 on $79 plan
    S25+ on $99 plan
    S25 ultra on $99 plan + $437 (or $237 whatever the case may be)

    They are all 512GB models and no upfront cost for the S25 and S25+.

  • samplegetter on 25/01/2025 - 17:29

    Just cancelled and was told that the pay out will be $520. Happy days.

    • Spizz on 25/01/2025 - 17:59

      256GB model? And can you cancel before you receive the phone?

      • samplegetter on 25/01/2025 - 18:05

        512gb. And yes I cancelled before receiving it.

        At the store they scanned a voucher, so the phone is already paid for.

        • coldazure on 02/02/2025 - 10:41

          Can you sign up and cancel t the same time with the same sales person to save time? :D

    • donman92 on 13/02/2025 - 17:58

      Did you get the $79 first month refunded? Tried my luck but the Telstra support clerk was switched on about the TOS - might try my luck again tomorrow.

      • highwind on 13/02/2025 - 18:00
        +1

        My rep was very upfront about it being non-refundable, even though my SIM card was never used. I was considering to just use it for 2-3 weeks before cancelling, but decided to just cancel it right away

        • donman92 on 13/02/2025 - 18:03

          meh $600 is still a solid deal for a new s25 - had to get the 256gb since they ran out of 512gb

      • TaurusHead on 14/02/2025 - 11:44
        +1

        I was denied $79 refund either

  • Spizz on 25/01/2025 - 17:53
    +1

    How easy once the phone arrives instore after preordering is to cancel? Do I just go to Telstra chat and cancel. Through the app etc? And when does the $550 charge come through?

    • samplegetter on 25/01/2025 - 18:06
      +1

      I went home and cancelled straight away. Didn't even have to ask for the refund as they offered to do the refund for me.

      Think I will receive the charge in the next couple of days.

      • Spizz on 25/01/2025 - 18:10

        Thanks. I thought it was $550 for the 512GB. So it is only $520? And did you cancel with Telstra via Chat or some other method? Did they confirm your cancellation fee and that you wouldn't be charged the $79 for the first month of the plan?

        • samplegetter on 25/01/2025 - 18:13
          +2

          I was surprised that it was $520 because the CIS stated $550. The person on chat said that they would process my refund next week as the transaction was still pending.

      • jes on 26/01/2025 - 10:53

        What's the advantage of cancelling straight away, vs if you wait until you get the phone?
        Also could I ask, do you get the phone delivered or can go back in the store?

        • samplegetter on 26/01/2025 - 14:21

          My understanding is that if you cancel straight away it's easier to justify a refund on the monthly fee.

          I bought in store so it was pick up.

  • annielee on 26/01/2025 - 10:19

    planning to do this today, and the overall fees will be $550 ? and still can get a new number during signup or it need to be ported from another provider ..

    • shapebuster on 28/01/2025 - 02:02

      Did you do it? How'd it go?

      • annielee on 28/01/2025 - 08:59

        I did went over to JBHifi and sign up for the deal, but still in progress due to Optus porting still pending (Sunday and Public Holiday) and hoping it will finalized this morning, will keep you updated how it go after.

        • annielee on 28/01/2025 - 14:46

          Finally, the porting went thru an hour ago and straight to Telstra chat for cancellation and were told it wil be around $520.. and still waiting for the cancellation email… anyone got email confirmation from JBHifi on how to pickup the phone ?

          • mystershopper23 on 28/01/2025 - 19:16

            @annielee: Nah I haven't received any email from JBHiFi regarding the phone only a paper receipt.

            • annielee on 29/01/2025 - 15:10
              +1

              @mystershopper23: hmm.. i dont even have the paper receipt, as the porting still pending during that time.. hope there wont be an issue when the pickup date comes.. also managed to get $79 refunded…total for the phone about $450 ($530-$79+$14-optus sim)

              • coldazure on 02/02/2025 - 10:43

                @annielee: Wait what? You get $79 back when you haven't paid that yet? How does that work?

                • annielee on 02/02/2025 - 10:51

                  @coldazure: my bad.. 1st time doing this and got my calculations wrong.. still $530 + $14-optus sim .. also $79 refunded yesterday already and now waiting for the phone to arrive.. and seems will get a tax invoice if im not wrong, hopefully can claim TRS for my next month travel.

                  • coldazure on 02/02/2025 - 10:57

                    @annielee: Yeah it definitely qualifies for trs. That's still an amazing price for a flagship.

        • CodeXD on 02/02/2025 - 14:59

          Did you ask about new number?

          • coldazure on 03/02/2025 - 09:42
            +1

            @CodeXD: I did. Not applicable to this deal. It must be a port in. It should go without saying but that also means that porting in with an existing Telstra number won't qualify either.

  • jes on 26/01/2025 - 10:56

    Also id like to know does anyone know if this for porting only or new numbers are okay?

    Also anyone knows what impact this would have on the credit rating to purchase and to cancel?

  • shapebuster on 27/01/2025 - 12:47

    Bit of a noob, can someone explain this deal? My understanding is your sign up, get the deal and then cancel immediately where you get to keep the phone but have to pay the JB HiFi voucher fee of $550 thus making the phone only cost $550 ?

    Are there any downsides to this? Seems a bit sneaky

      • throwsofaraway on 28/01/2025 - 17:37
        +2

        how's that fraud? you're paying the voucher fee which is part of the critical information summary if you cancel

    • throwsofaraway on 28/01/2025 - 17:36

      downside is a credit enquiry on your credit report

  • Sm3g on 29/01/2025 - 14:35

    So I signed up for a kogan esim this morning on a 10 dollar pre-paid plan.
    Went to Jb Hi Fi and signed up for the deal - confirming the maximum payable for cancellation was $550.
    Kogan number ported immediately.
    Cancelled with Telstra - rep wouldn't refund the first the month (might try another one a bit later?) but confirmed it would be ~$526 I will have to pay.

    Only got a paper receipt from JbHiFi but was told I will get a call and/or email when my phone is ready for collection.

    • bozaar on 29/01/2025 - 14:43

      You mean $550 + $79 = $629? Plus eSim $10. Thats $639 for a S25.

      • Sm3g on 29/01/2025 - 15:38
        +1

        No, I mean 526+79 + 10 for the esim.
        Others here have had success getting out of the first month payment if they keep trying the online chat which I will do. Even with no luck thats $615 for a phone that is normally more than double that on release day, ill take it.

        • Sm3g on 29/01/2025 - 20:14
          +1

          Second person I spoke to gave me a refund for the 79

          • bozaar on 31/01/2025 - 16:16

            @Sm3g: I just did it, $526.93 for the early termination. Had to speak to a second person and they waived the $79, but as its a pending transaction, have to call them next week to make sure its done.

            • coldazure on 02/02/2025 - 21:53

              @bozaar: this happened with me as well, except the support person over chat told me to try in 72 hours.

              EDIT: I should mention that chat asked me to check with them in 72 hours and request a refund then, because the initial $79 payment was still in pending so they cannot actually issue the refund now, and they expect that payment to clear in 72 hours. They haven't actually submitted the request yet. This means there's still a tiiiiiiny chance that they could reneg on that refund when I reach back out to them in 3 days, and it's likely that's what's happened with you as well. fyi.

          • jes on 01/02/2025 - 11:29

            @Sm3g: Hi i'd like to do the same, did you cancel straight away on the same day or another day?

            Are you a bit weary that you wont get the phones since u cancelled or it's pretty clear you will get them.

            • bozaar on 01/02/2025 - 15:33

              @jes: I cancelled on the day. Easier to ask for the $79 back.

              Given a receipt for the phone by JB, pick up on launch day

              • coldazure on 02/02/2025 - 11:01

                @bozaar: Is there any way to cancel with the JB sales person immediately? Or is that not possible or too shady?

                • bozaar on 02/02/2025 - 11:07

                  @coldazure: No, you have to call or do webchat. Once the JB sales person does your contract, its not their problem now.

            • Sm3g on 02/02/2025 - 09:26

              @jes: Same day, literally got home from the store, logged in, cancelled with telstra chat.

              And I have a receipt that shows I bought the s25 with a gift voucher for the full value of the phone, its paid for a pre ordered just gotta pick it up when it's launched.

              • coldazure on 02/02/2025 - 11:32

                @Sm3g: Did you have to activate the Sim for this to work?

                E.g. would it work if I just go into Kmart and buy one of those $2 Telstra prepaid and immediately go to JB without popping the Sim into my phone and activating it?

                • bozaar on 02/02/2025 - 21:49

                  @coldazure: You need to activate it to port a number.

                  • coldazure on 02/02/2025 - 21:52

                    @bozaar: thanks for replying, I did end up going ahead and found out the process. thanks buddy.

  • Craze on 30/01/2025 - 12:27

    Hoping these deals get extended as I have about 2.5 more months on contract with Optus/Floptus and looking to jump on this one…

  • henezzy on 30/01/2025 - 17:02

    Does anyone know if we will be getting the phone one the 6th or the 14th?

    • mystershopper23 on 30/01/2025 - 17:31

      The staff at the store mentioned that I'll get the phone on 14th Feb but the Jbhifi chat and website mentions 6th Feb so very confusing.

      • henezzy on 30/01/2025 - 18:16

        Yea, and now I check the site it says 4th of feb… hope we do get it earlier

    • Sm3g on 04/02/2025 - 11:11

      I got a text saying it was ready this morning. Then went in and was told I cannot collect until the 14th

  • CT30 on 01/02/2025 - 16:08
    -2

    So if we cancel the $79 plan we dont pay any fees apart from first month $79. No fees or cancellation charges for remaining 23 months of Telstra plan?
    I get max Repayment fees to JB is $550 but that is against the voucher, what about Telstra fees for remaining term. Isnt this 24 months lock in?

    • Sm3g on 02/02/2025 - 09:25

      The only fee is the voucher repayment, that's all telstra care about because as far as they're concerned they face jbhifi 550 dollars to give you a voucher and want it back.

  • coldazure on 02/02/2025 - 18:04

    First world problems, but fyi JB does not have Black option on release, which means you wouldn't be able to claim it as part of this deal either. You'll have to choose one of their available colours.

  • M27 on 02/02/2025 - 23:37

    I understand the free 512gb upgrade offer will last until 13/02. Will the $0 upfront plan for $256gb S25 with $550 ETC + $79 be available after that? Asking as I am going oversea during Easter so can only purchase the phone in later Feb to claim TRS.

    Thanks in advance!

    • CodeXD on 02/02/2025 - 23:38
      +1

      Both deal ends on 13th Feb.

    • yummypinacolada on 03/02/2025 - 02:54
      +1

      Mate, you better take on the pre-order deal rather than getting TRS back. You'll only getting ~$120 back from TRS claim, but you're losing on the free storage upgrade and this telco deal.

    • M27 on 03/02/2025 - 08:12

      Thanks for the suggestions, I will get it this weekend. :)

  • neoleo on 03/02/2025 - 13:02

    Thanks OP. I preordered 2 pcs. I have few Amaysim sim cards that I didn't recharge previously. Cancelled the plans through chat in Telstra app with early termination charges of $526.93 x2

    Later the $79 x2 will be refunded too :)

    The staff said stocks will arrive on 4 Feb ;-) for pickup.

    • coldazure on 03/02/2025 - 13:40

      Did Telstra say get back in touch with them for a refund after the $79 credit payment clears in a couple of days?

      Just checking if you were able to get better assurance than that from Telstra chat.

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