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Telstra Pre-Paid 3G USB + Wi-Fi (ZTE MF 70) + 2GB of Data - $24.50 - Officeworks

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muzzamo on 28/05/2013 - 13:40 officeworks.com.au (1880 clicks)
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Telstra Pre-Paid 3G USB + WiFi (ZTE MF 70)

Includes 2GB of data, 30 day expiry.

$24.50 at officeworks.

RRP $60:

https://www.telstra.com.au/online-shop/mobile-broadband-prod…

greenie4242 has pointed out below that these can be unlocked for free at the following site:

http://tools.texby.com/unlock-codes/zte/

  • Network: UMTS 3G 850/1900/2100 MHz EDGE/GSM 850/900/1800/1900 MHz HSDPA/HSUPA: 21 Mbps downlink rated device/5.8 Mbps uplink rated device*
  • Includes 2GB of data to use in Australia (30 day expiry)
  • Two devices in One. Choose between single user USB or multiple user Wi-Fi
  • Use the included AC adapter to create a true home hotspot without the need for plugging into a laptop
  • Connect up to 5 Wi-Fi devices simultaneously including your compatible smartphone, tablet or other laptop
  • Powered by Next G®
  • PC and Mac Compatible
  • Antenna connectors (TS-9 )

  • Supports up to 32GB microSDHC memory card (sold separately)

  • Typical customer download speeds from 550kbps to 8Mbps and typical customer upload speeds from 300kbps to 3Mbps in capital, associated metropolitan and selected regional areas.

  • Visit telstra.com/mobilebbcoverage for details of coverage locations
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  • Bargain4U on 28/05/2013 - 13:42
    +1

    $5.95 postage.

  • unity1 on 28/05/2013 - 13:48

    Thanks OP, was looking for one of these. They have just released the 4G USB + WiFi device but this will do great in the meantime.

    • achw on 28/05/2013 - 15:05

      any idea when the 4g version will be available?

      • unity1 on 28/05/2013 - 16:22

        No, went into a Telstra store yesterday and they didn't have it. The staff there didn't even know one existed. Go to a Telstra store when you want product knowledge and advice - not.

  • muzzamo on 28/05/2013 - 13:54

    I actually purchased this because my ADSL is down (line fault), and looking at approximately a 2 week outage.

    I pay $90 a month for internet from iinet, and they have promised to give me a pro rata credit for downtime (ie $45 if it lasts 2 weeks), meaning this purchase had no cost to me. 2GB is a bit different to my 400GB iinet plan of course, but at least I'll have access.

    • unity1 on 28/05/2013 - 13:56

      Same sort of issue with Telstra. They sent me a new modem but it won't register. In the meantime, I'm still using my old modem fine but they will give a pro-rata credit until the problem is resolved.

    • anthman on 28/05/2013 - 14:02

      couldnt you have used your mobile phone data?

      • muzzamo on 28/05/2013 - 14:03

        I certainly could have, but i'm almost out of phone data for the month already and it wasn't economical to pay for a plan upgrade for the remaining days in the month.

  • mobo on 28/05/2013 - 14:02
    +1

    Can this be used with kogan sim since they are still on telstra network or I will still have to get it unlocked first?

    • muzzamo on 28/05/2013 - 14:04

      the cnet review suggests that you can't use a Kogan sim. But who knows if they have even tried.

  • viki8702 on 28/05/2013 - 14:09

    Anyone knows how to unlock it please?

    • muzzamo on 28/05/2013 - 14:33

      This forum thread suggests that they can

      https://www.dc-unlocker.com/forum/showthread.php?t=16434

      Caveat Emptor

    • greenie4242 on 28/05/2013 - 14:35
      +5

      FREE Unlock:

      http://tools.texby.com/unlock-codes/zte/

      Don't need DC Unlocker!

      • muzzamo on 28/05/2013 - 14:48

        I went to that tool and entered in my IMEI and it indeed gave me the unlock codes.

        To use them you need a non-telstra sim, which I don't have so was unable to test any further.

        • doctorwatson on 28/05/2013 - 16:06

          Anyone know how to access the vodafone mobile broadband dashboard (modem ZTE K3571-Z usb stick)

      • rye on 28/05/2013 - 19:13
        +1

        This link gives me a two 12 digit unlock codes - when I plug in the USB modem, it asks for a 16 digit unlock code.

        • doctorwatson on 28/05/2013 - 23:38
          +1

          Same here, Can anyone help on how to get a 16 Digit code?

        • muzzamo on 30/05/2013 - 09:57

          sounds like the 7 euro dc-unlocker may be your best option.

        • greenie4242 on 30/05/2013 - 23:24

          I found the same thing rye, unfortunately it was too good to be true.

          Will try DC Unlocker tomorrow.

        • bennyzhou on 15/06/2013 - 11:28
          +4

          Unlocked with Dccrap for free this morning

          You need prepare both Official DC-unlocker and Dccrap. The second one can be found in my screenshot
          In the following steps. DC-unlocker refers to the official, while dccrap refers to the cracked

          1. Download and install officially DC-unlocker
            https://www.dc-unlocker.com/uploud/uploud/uploads/dc-unlocke…
          2. Run DC-unlocker (Right click, run as admin, choose zte modem and auto-detect) and turn the modem into diag mode
          3. Download and install http://www.zte.com.au/downloads/software/MF626i_PC_Install.e…
            (This step is to install old drivers that can work with dccrap)
          4. Insert a sim from other providers, open dccrap (can be found in my screenshot blow. Right click, run as admin, choose zte modem and auto-detect), and click unlock.
          5. Run official DC-unlocker (Right click, run as admin) to turn off the diag mode. Done

          My screenshot is here
          https://skydrive.live.com/redir?resid=EA7333B406BF8C3C!927&a…

          Explanation
          1. Dccrap is an old version that cannot detect the MF70 if it's in Wifi mode. You need latest DC-unlocker to temporarily turn the MF70 into modem/diag mode so that it can be detected by dccrap.
          2. The USB driver comes with MF70 auto install seems has trouble dectecting with dccrap. That's why I installed MF626i driver. It is also a ZTE modem. The driver works well with dccrap.
          3. Don't forgot to turn back to wifi mode after unlock

        • mily on 15/06/2013 - 11:44
          +1

          Will try tonight after get home, hope it's still valid at that time. Not worth to spend 7 euro on a $10 device.

          Is this official DC-unlocker or a cracked version?

        • bargaino on 15/06/2013 - 12:00

          That URL (at the time I write this) is the same as the client downloaded via DC homepage, but the screenshot shows a gazillion credits. Fishy.

          I would not go installing from a link like that except in a disposable VM.

        • bennyzhou on 15/06/2013 - 12:19

          You need prepare both Official DC-unlocker and Dccrap. The second one can be found in my screenshot
          (it's dccrap.7z. Just download and extract to your desktop)

          Or here
          http://dl23.qiannao.com/downfile/v5blueskyer/8433e9cd?md5=4b…

          In the following steps. DC-unlocker refers to the official, while dccrap refers to the cracked

        • bargaino on 15/06/2013 - 12:56

          Thanks for the clarification. I took the latter as a disparaging nickname for the former.

        • bennyzhou on 15/06/2013 - 13:22

          Can be a $2.5 device.
          500 flybuy points = $2.5
          Do a survey http://www.tellcoles.com.au
          You'll get 1000 points = $5

        • mily on 15/06/2013 - 15:19

          You need a $30+ receipt to get this dongle, so you will have a receipt for tellcoles anyway that month. Yes, bonus 500 pts do worth $2.5.

        • mily on 16/06/2013 - 19:48

          I am stuck at the very first step, the official dc-unlocker won't recognize the modem, therefore I can't open the diagnose mode. The driver was installed and telstra web app shows device connected, but couldn't find a COM port for the modem. All my COM 6 ~23 are BT com ports. Installed the old driver won't help.

          The dongle is MF70A bought from coles, I reckon there's nothing different?

        • coolsteps on 16/06/2013 - 23:42

          thanks alot bennyzhou i unlocked it free finally , im using a $2 amaysim now. had to install dc unlocker twice etc. note it took a while to do as old drivers wouldn't load on win 8 so I had to use an old pc with win xp 32bit OS to install all the software to unlock it. note you must follow steps carefully and they are bit hard to follow.

        • coolsteps on 16/06/2013 - 23:49
          +1

          Mily it works I had to use a 32bit OS as the old drivers got stuck during installing. Also you need to log on to your coles MF70a and turn wifi off and choose usb mode via /m.home don't forget to turn it back on once you unlock it. took me a while to figure it out I even had to reset modem with a pen twice.

        • mily on 17/06/2013 - 10:33

          I didn't realise the WIFI/USB stuff, this might be the catch as I tried it on both WinXP and Win7x64. Will do it again tonight and see if I can get it done.

        • mily on 17/06/2013 - 19:45

          Successfully unlocked, appreciate.

        • bennyzhou on 21/06/2013 - 11:11

          Right click, run as admin, choose zte modem and "auto-detect"

          Because it's in wifi mode, no port can be available but you can only choose "auto-detect".

          Switching to diag mode (actually modem mode) will enable ports.

          With those ports available, you can unlock it using old dccrap.

          After unlocking, the modem is in modem mode. If you want the wifi function, the diag mode must be disabled via latest DC-locker.

          If you have trouble with the diag mode driver, install the MF626i win7 software just after you enable the diag mode. The driver supports x64 win. I'm using Win8 x64 and all good.

        • King Tightarse on 23/06/2013 - 17:47
          +1

          Hey bennyzhou,
          Thanks for those instructions. Worked well although I had to use the old drivers first, to get the device recognized at all in DC-Unlocker and I had to specify the COM ports shown in DC-Unlocker, in DCCrap. Got it working no worries though, so thanks.
          Do you know of any "proper" drivers for the MF70? I couldn't find any and the DCCrap… so its a cracked early version of DC Unlocker, right? Did the guy make any later versions? Its pretty handy but obviously quite out of date.

        • drcsteh on 04/07/2013 - 20:42

          hi, benny,

          I am residing in Malaysia at the moment and having problem of downloading MF626i from thsi website http://www.zte.com.au/downloads/software/MF626i_PC_Install.e… as it is only for AUD/NZ. will appreciate if you can send rar or zzip file of this driver to me at [email protected].
          Your help would be much appreciated.

        • mily on 04/07/2013 - 20:49

          Won't be too hard to find a free proxy for that.

        • drcsteh on 04/07/2013 - 23:30

          Me too. Tried many times just didn't work.

        • drcsteh on 04/07/2013 - 23:35

          Win 7 64bit, didn't work

        • drcsteh on 04/07/2013 - 23:38

          How to do it? Please enlighten me about free proxy!

        • mily on 05/07/2013 - 08:57

          Google: "https proxy australia", you will find plenty of them. However be careful on using them, for downloading a file there shouldn't be a problem, and https is generally safe. Turn it off after downloading, don't use it for you online banking etc unless you fully trust the company/person behind it.

        • drcsteh on 05/07/2013 - 20:07

          Thanks. manage to download and install Mf626i. turn to modem mode only but dc unloack and dccrap still cannot detect mf 70a. Please advise.

        • drcsteh on 09/07/2013 - 00:16

          i had followed all steps but dc unlock or dccrap still cant detect my mf 70a. please help?

    • danj303 on 28/05/2013 - 14:44

      Two minutes on google….
      https://www.dc-unlocker.com/

      • TommyGun on 28/05/2013 - 21:12

        FYI cost 7euro to unlock but it works. Just checked

    • tanksinatra on 28/05/2013 - 19:57

      Bear in mind that even if you do unlock it, you may only have good performance on Telstra and their resellers. Optus and Vodafone use UMTS 900 MHz which this device doesn't have.

      • rye on 28/05/2013 - 20:17

        The box says it supports Quad Band 850/900/1800/1900 MHz
        You sure it wont work with Optus/Vodafone?

      • TommyGun on 28/05/2013 - 21:57
        +1

        FYI:

        Bought today,
        Unlocked using dc-unlocker.
        Used my LiveConnected SIM card from my phone.
        Setup a new APN profile for YesOptus

        Service Provider : YES OPTUS Roam : OFF
        Network Type : HSPA+ LAC Code : 821E
        RSSI : -90dBm RSCP : -96dBm

        Worked like a dream and very quick.

      • alxr0101 on 30/05/2013 - 01:49

        http://www.vodafone.com.au/aboutvodafone/network/network-850

        Would work with Vodafone and resellers such as (sigh) Pennytel.

  • greenie4242 on 28/05/2013 - 14:23
    +3

    This could be really handy to use with the new ALDI 365 day expiry SIM cards - I rarely need wireless data so paying $20-$30/month to keep an unused service active is silly, but a $15 360 day expiry SIM card would be perfect for infrequent use.

    • asa79 on 28/05/2013 - 14:51

      Aldi Data is 5c / MB

  • chyawala on 28/05/2013 - 14:29

    This is the Elite modem, a good one at 21 mbps speed rated.

    • muzzamo on 28/05/2013 - 14:32
      +3

      Vote for the deal then please :-)

  • frostee on 28/05/2013 - 15:43

    How interesting I just got given one of these for free at Uni today. They were giving them away with 1GB data, 14 day expiry for free :)

    • muzzamo on 28/05/2013 - 15:53
      +1

      Was it the 3g or the 3g+wifi? (i suspect the former)

      Either way you should be posting a new bargain then!

      • frostee on 28/05/2013 - 16:30

        Oh it didn't have wifi. I thought about posting it but they barely had any left even when I made it. Maybe they are or are going to do this at other universities this week?

  • c64 on 28/05/2013 - 16:14

    it says you need an ac adaptor for the hotspot. pity it doesn't come with a battery

    no 3g 900mhz either

    • unity1 on 28/05/2013 - 16:25
      +2

      It will work as a hot spot if plugged into a USB port or connected to the adaptor. An adaptor comes inside the box.

      • muzzamo on 28/05/2013 - 17:12
        +1

        +1, an adapter is supplied in the box.

  • DEvok on 28/05/2013 - 16:17

    Nice also has wifi, you can just take it outside and use it like the elite wifi modem, only diffebce is this is a lot smaller. Just plug into a portable battery which has a USB connection and your good to go.

  • mushi on 28/05/2013 - 16:21

    Expires 30 days from now, or when you register?

    • lazybones1987 on 28/05/2013 - 18:48

      interested in the same question.

      • TommyGun on 28/05/2013 - 21:16

        Once you register.

        Also all telstra sites and associated sites are accessible without registration. E. G big pond and afl.com.au etc

  • greenbull on 28/05/2013 - 16:25

    What does unlocking the modem dongle enable one to do? I don't get it.

    • gudetama on 28/05/2013 - 16:46

      I have the same question, glad I'm not the only one who doesn't get it…

      • JordanM on 28/05/2013 - 16:50
        +3

        Unlocking allows you to use the device with another provider, just like unlocking a mobile phone.

      • Ostrich on 28/05/2013 - 16:50
        +1

        I wouldn mind knowing this also, i just purchased one, but hope unlocking it allows me to put in a post paid sim at some point in future?

        • tonester on 28/05/2013 - 17:06

          yes :)

        • rye on 28/05/2013 - 20:20

          A fee may be payable

  • TommyGun on 28/05/2013 - 18:10

    Just picked up 2 from King Street store melb Cbd. Had 3 left at 24 each and had the 4g version for $150.

    • unity1 on 28/05/2013 - 18:44

      That's expensive. Telstra RRP for the new 4G hybrid device is $119

  • kemitri on 28/05/2013 - 18:58

    Great deal, just bougth one
    FYI if you want to do pickup and paypal, dont check out with paypal straight away. Do it on the 3rd step. Otherwise you keep getting caught in a loop where it thinks it still has to deliver it but won't allow it.

  • mobo on 28/05/2013 - 22:13

    anyone know if you can use this with a nexus 7 ? I guess you could always use the wifi on the modem to connect but I assume this would draw more battery?

  • onlinebuyingownz on 29/05/2013 - 06:17

    God, I wish someone would post a deal for 4g, but this is an good deal for 3g

  • Pandabargain on 29/05/2013 - 09:10

    Ordered one for in store delivery thanks

  • rvhn17 on 29/05/2013 - 10:23

    Doesn't Australia post have the same deal

  • mily on 29/05/2013 - 11:57

    Oh I didn't notice it comes with the WIFI, now a + vote from me.

    • tonester on 30/05/2013 - 00:18

      as per deal title :)

  • alxr0101 on 30/05/2013 - 02:11
    +1

    ZTE website specs and manual;

    Specs: http://www.ztedevices.com/product/Mobile_Hotspot/554228b5-68…

    Manual (none listed for Australia but link (PDF English), is for Malaysian market MF70)

    1.99 MB manual:-
    http://download.ztedevices.com/UploadFiles/product/598/1632/…

    The WebGui appears to be on 192.168.0.1 (presumably accessible via wifi as well)

  • simprosimple on 30/05/2013 - 13:18

    EXPIRED

    • alxr0101 on 30/05/2013 - 13:21

      Gee that was short! Not a catalogue one week special?

      • gudetama on 30/05/2013 - 22:26

        Website states it's available for back order!

        • Wakt on 30/05/2013 - 22:53

          I've placed an order online for back order. Will see how long it takes.

    • alxr0101 on 31/05/2013 - 00:12

      Oh! It's dropped back down to the special price again.

      When I checked the item this morning on the website, the price had definitely reverted to $59.

      Stock still available at some stores.

  • greenie4242 on 31/05/2013 - 00:56

    I just realised, this should work well with the portable USB battery I bought the other day from Banggood.com!

    http://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/104630

  • aussman on 02/06/2013 - 21:56

    just bought one today - works well with my monthly data from new Telstra bundles

  • bargaino on 03/06/2013 - 22:02

    better offer at Coles from Wed.
    $10, but only 1GB and no AC adapter.

    http://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/105529

    • mily on 06/06/2013 - 11:41

      Yes I am glad I didn't open the box, and returned the dongle to OW today after I grabbed another in Coles for $9.99.
      I have plenty of AC adapters from various smart phones, so not a big difference.

  • Mousey on 05/06/2013 - 17:52

    The deal has expired. OW price is showing up at $59.

  • jo2055 on 19/06/2013 - 21:37

    Could saomeone help me ?
    What will be APN profile for Red Bull Mobile ?
    If not, maybe Vodafone settings will work ?

  • muzzamo on 24/06/2013 - 15:11

    Cross posted from my whirlpool post

    Telstra have modified the stock ZTE70 so that only 5 clients can connect at a time.

    The unit is, according to the ZTE specs, capable of connecting up to 10 clients at a time.

    I discovered that it is possible to easily hack the device and reset this value back up to 10 :-)

    Go to the device config page (http://m.home/index.asp), login (default password is "password"), go to the settings -> Wi-Fi Settings -> Basic page.

    You can then use firebug/chromebug to modify the value of any of the drop down list elements for that setting.

    e.g. change the last value in the dropdown to <option value="10">10</option>

    Submit the form, and the value is changed and the unit will allow you to connect more devices.

    You can verify this in the following file: http://192.168.0.1/userseting_nvconfig.txt . (thanks to http://blog.kernelpicnic.net/2013/03/16/messing-with-telstra…)

    You will now be able to see the following line, which previously had a value of 5:

    MAX_Access_num=10

    Apologies if this post requires firebug/chromebug skills that you don't have, if anyone can think of a more user-friendly way then feel free to improve on my post :-)

    • King Tightarse on 24/06/2013 - 18:15

      Thanks muzzamo, useful although I have no idea about firebug/chromebug so far.
      Any thought re my post to bennyzhou about drivers and DCCrap above?

    • coolsteps on 04/07/2013 - 11:43

      thanks but couldnt get Firebug Lite for Google Chrome to run becuase of restrictions. do i need to install the full ver? might try fire fox instead later.

      • muzzamo on 04/07/2013 - 12:22

        Chrome comes with chromebug installed. Just press F12 :-)

  • futaris on 22/07/2013 - 11:56

    http://blog.kernelpicnic.net/2013/03/16/messing-with-telstra…

    Embedded Linux on board

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