3 Mobile $29 cap with $10 credit each month ($19)
The offer of $240 credit ($10per month for 24 months) has been extended to include the following handsets (free on the $29 cap, which is effectively $19 cap).
- Nokia N73
- Nokia E65
- SE W660i
- SE M600i
Absolute steal!
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i actually got the 6288 for $29 cap +10$ monthly + yes PLUS $75 bonus credit cos I bargained with the operator LOL (she sounded so hot as well haha)
then i sold the phone on ebay for $190 :), min spend was $240-$75 extra credit=$165
so pretty much i got $25 bucks + free $20 credit calls free every month ahahaha, BEST DEAL EVER!
This will probably cause me to jump ship from Virginmobile.. But I’ll call them first to find out what deal they might be able to swing me…
Three seem to be the only mob that offer great deals at the $30 Cap level.
They also seem to be the price leaders, always introducing a lower price ahead of everyone else.
I like the slide phones, though my nokia 6288 has a dumb 10second backlight timeout that can’t be changed.
The E65 doesn’t have radio or stereo headset (not a big issue though really), doesnt have a video call camera.
Here is a thread on whirlpool that might help.
http://forums.whirlpool.net.au/forum-replies-archive.cfm/718...
No you can buy it in store as well (last time they had it advertised in store), which is good as you can have a closer look at the phones before you decide which one to get.
I bought mine at doncaster shoppingtown, and since my mum worked in the center, i was offered a free car charger ($19 or so) if i took up a value pack ($5 a month, cancel any time) :)
hehe oops yeah i forgot to mention that part, also you can port your number at any time, i havent ported my number yet, so you can use up your exsiting plan/prepaid credit etc and make sure your happy with 3 before committing your number to it (that way you don’t have to cancel, just dont use it at all/much and save the cancelation fees).
I just got my first bill from 3 on the last $19 cap and it seems like they may have forgotten to apply the $10 credit, though they also said my minimum spend was $15.77 instead of $20 (old plan min spend is $20 not $29 like the new one)so god only knows whats going on, i may have to give them a call.
Also pandering for $25 credit for the both of us, if you wanna join up, send me a message via http://www.ozbargain.com.au/user/851/contact with your name and email address (required by their system) and i will send you a referral code, keep in mind there is a 24hour waiting period between me activating the referral and you being able to use it.
I reckon the w660i in black is the best out of the phones. Im one the old $19 deal but will be switchin to these new caps because there better value if u use more then the minimum spend.. (its increased from 20 to 29)
Also if ur keen on any of the phones i would do it online… the others sold out almost instantly in shops because there clearance stock. If anyone wants a bonus $25 referal credit on there first month just send a message with ur name and email address to http://www.ozbargain.com.au/user/8775 and ill msg u back with a referal code to use on signup
looks like the same sorta deals on are a couple other models:
http://www.3shopdirect.com.au/ClearanceSales.aspx
Also I hate to ask yet again but I still don’t quite understand the concept of this deal. Can someone please explain it in extremely simple terms (in a nutshell, what do you pay each month at a minimum and how do you go about getting the extra credit bonuses etc?)
Also would you just need an nrma membership number and thats it or would you need the member details in order to get the $100 credit? And is the MBC cashback still going?
Cheers
In a nutshell:
Threes new $29 cap value is $150 credit to any network + $160 3 to 3 free calls.
Minimum Spend is $29 (therefore applying the $10 recurring credit each month it will be $19)
So if u get ur phone and only call ur mate once that month and it costs $1, you will still pay $19 ($29 minimum - $10 credit each month)
If u get ur phone and call all of ur relatives and the call costs add up to $80, you will only pay the minimum spend of $19 (This continues all the way up to $150)
So once u reach $150 the normal call rates will apply… for example if you use up all ur $150 and then make a call which cost $3 you total spend for the month will be $22 ($19 minimum spend from above + $3 used over ur cap)
The extra credit is when a ‘friend’ refers you, you both get $25 credit for the first months use. If u need a referal code just msg me ur name and email address to http://www.ozbargain.com.au/user/8775
I hope that cleared it up for u =]
Thanks for the info, that has helped.
Also what is 3’s service like? From what Ive heard you mainly speak to India for CS?
Also are you able to check your bill during the month online or over the phone? If you buy online, can you take your phone to a local 3 store for repair? Is there any advantage to buying online or in-store?
Is it possible to get a whole bunch of credits applied such as refer a friend, NRMA & MBC?
EDIT: It seems MBC still do a cashback of $24 for this plan: https://secure.moneybackco.com/merchants.php?merchantid=1092
Not sure about the service.. the only time i have rang is to unlock the phone and it was excellent.
For the billing you can do it live both on ur phone (planet 3 tab for free) and on my3 on 3’s website.
And you cant bunch all the credits together its only possible to use 1.
cheers
If anyone wants a bonus $25 referal credit on there first month just send a message with ur name and email address to http://www.ozbargain.com.au/user/9042/contact and ill msg u back with a referal code to use on signup
Wait 24hrs to use the referral code before signing up online or in store
will the $25 referral credit work if i sign up instore?
if so, I might go and do that tonite!
As long as you got the referral code. Then they can put it in the application form. But some1 said you gotta wait 24hrs after you received the referral code. Not sure why.
If you looking for a code jst email me with your full name and email address thru http://www.ozbargain.com.au/user/9042/contact,
Quote from the referral email:
Just visit your nearest 3 store or call 1300 729 434 within 90 days to sign up#.
you’ll need to quote the ‘referral code’ when you sign up
You can log in to your my3 account within 7days of signing up, go to the referrals area and enter it there. That is assuming it doesn’t ask you before hand.
Edit: That is how it was the other month when i signed up in store, but my girlfriends code failed because her account was overdue, the referral claim page rejected my code, but support got it all sorted out.
If you are considering the E65, here’s the E65 compared to the iphone http://mye65.blogspot.com/2008/06/why-you-shouldnt-bother-wi... and there’s heaps more about the Nokia E65 on here (obviously)
can anyone post their referral code here for me to use :)
thanks. easier than messaging thru contact name,etc.
Send me your name and email address via
http://www.ozbargain.com.au/user/851/contact
and ill get a code to you pronto :)
Just found out on Whirlpool that a guy who ordered an E65 2 days earlier than I did got a reply email telling him they no longer had any in stock..
I haven’t contacted them yet, but they haven’t proactively contacted me either.. I’m pretty sh!tty..
Seriously considering just going back to/staying with Virgin.. At least their service is acceptable!!
I’ll contact 3 and see what they can do..
Just signed up in store, would not budge on any extra credits and any of the phones I wanted were sold out on the $19 deal so i went with $29.
Also I was told that the referrals need to be arranged 2 days before you sign up not afterwards? Anyway, if anyone has one for me let me know. I signed up for 2 plans…
thanks - now just seen the phone I bought has $50 credit online! Do you think 3 will give me the credit if I ring up? I was told there was NO credit on this phone. Its the W910i I think. Also, when you are ‘roaming’ that means you are using the telstra network and the charges are included in your cap or not? (for calls etc)
that’s it. i’ve had it with 3 mobile:
Dear Matthew,
Thank you for your email.
Sorry for inconvience causes to you.
The Nokia E65 Red & Black is been discontiuned.
If you would like to proceed with your application further with any other handset, please reply to this email
SCREW THAT for a joke! garbage customer service, empty promises (clearly advertising the e65 as in stock, ready to order)…and now they have all my personal details. I am absolutely fuming. I don’t know how else I can take this further?!
I used IQ7016 and I got $50 because I have 2 phones on the plan.
It didnt give me the option to put in anymore codes but I can refer more people.
Does this mean that if I know someone who is already with 3 or is joining 3 soon, I can refer them and we can both get $25?
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This is an absolute bargain, I jumped on the last $29 cap with $10 monthly credit and I personally think it’s great value. Don’t want to appear to sell myself but if anyone is looking for a referral (bonus $25 joining credit) just message me and I will fix you up :)