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Cheapest 4G Phone - LG Optimus F5 from Optus Online Store for $149 (was $299)

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Cheapest 4G Phone - LG Optimus F5 from Optus Online Store for $149 (was $299)
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Landylch on 05/09/2013 - 00:32 optus.com.au (4840 clicks)

Probably the cheapest 4G LTE phone, on par with Telstra Frontier 4G.

Go into the product page and you will find out that its price is 50% off the original price.

https://www.optus.com.au/shop/prepaidmobile/lg/optimus-f5

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  • xsacha on 05/09/2013 - 00:42

    For the Telstra Frontier, Dick Smith throws in a free $30 Telstra recharge (when I got it). So that would still be a bit cheaper.

    • andylch on 05/09/2013 - 00:47

      But locked to Telstra?

      • Fizzydrink on 05/09/2013 - 09:48
        +1

        as opposed to this deal being locked to optus?

        • unity1 on 05/09/2013 - 09:53

          It was mentioned in the previous posting http://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/105758 that this phone comes already unlocked. That will be a bonus if that's the case.

        • Fizzydrink on 05/09/2013 - 16:03

          hopefully! didnt see that other post

        • andylch on 06/09/2013 - 01:50
          +1

          Tested, this F5 is unlocked.

        • unity1 on 06/09/2013 - 09:40

          Thanks for reporting back.

    • wtfnodeal on 05/09/2013 - 00:51

      Link pls?
      Had a look at DSE website, Telstra frontier 4" with 4gb internal memory only. This LG is 4.3" with 8gb internal memory so would prefer this if the same price. Btw, Telstra Frontier @ DSE is $149 or $179 with bonus $30 Telstra credit so not sure how did you get the bonus $30 Telstra credit for free.

      • xsacha on 05/09/2013 - 01:14

        Ah they changed it. It was $149 with the bonus $30 recharge on website last week when I bought one :P
        $179 doesn't make sense now. You can just buy a recharge separately for that.

  • gsrt22 on 05/09/2013 - 00:48
    +1

    Screen 4.3” qHD 960x540.
    Operating System Android 4.1.2 Jellybean.
    RAM 1GB.
    Internal/External Memory 8GB + Up to 32GB (via MicroSD).
    Camera 5MP Rear + 1.3MP Front.
    Video Camera Yes - 1080p

  • [Deactivated] on 05/09/2013 - 00:50
    -1

    Deal is good, ok phone as a backup phone. Never done a prepaid before, how does that work? If I dont like the phone later and say want to sell it. The person who bought the phone did something dodgy, because when I buy it I need to provide driver license. Would it come back to me?

    • hamza23 on 05/09/2013 - 00:53
      +2

      You are providing ID for the SIM card, which you wouldn't sell with the phone. It would be the same as selling any other phone. Not something to worry about.

      • [Deactivated] on 05/09/2013 - 00:56
        +1

        Thanks. I am currently with TPG, as TPG is using Optus Line, does that mean I can use this phone with my own simcard without unlocking it first? As it appears it is locked to Optus network.

        • hamza23 on 05/09/2013 - 00:59
          +3

          Yes it will work. I did a search to be sure:

          TPG FAQs:
          Optus: If you are with Optus, there is no need to unlock your phone.

        • [Deactivated] on 05/09/2013 - 01:02

          Cool. Getting one as a backup phone for sure now:)

        • altomic on 05/09/2013 - 09:13

          also works with Amaysim on Optus network

    • aec on 05/09/2013 - 09:18
      +5

      i have never BOUGHT a backup phone. if i upgrade to a BETTER phone, i use the retired one as a backup phone.

  • wtfnodeal on 05/09/2013 - 00:50
    +1

    Noob question, does the 4G work on other network providers?

    • hamza23 on 05/09/2013 - 00:52

      Yes :)

      • ballistykx on 05/09/2013 - 02:19

        After unlocking the phone, of course.

    • [Deactivated] on 05/09/2013 - 08:47

      If the phone supports the 4g bands, I haven't checked this phone

  • KENZO01 on 05/09/2013 - 00:50
    -5

    It is Locked to optus but which is a shame

  • hamza23 on 05/09/2013 - 00:51
    +2

    Good deal for those looking for a budget phone. I just can't believe anyone would make a phone like this without a flash though!

    • matt777 on 05/09/2013 - 09:10

      usually you just call them and they will unlock as they know alot of people like to go overseas and takes phone

      • francis.tks on 05/09/2013 - 09:22
        -2

        Well, or you can just install cyanogenmod, but thats illegal.

        Edit: My mistake this phone is not supported by cyanogenmod yet

        • Bappy on 05/09/2013 - 09:34
          +4

          you can just install cyanogenmod, but thats illegal.

          you sure its illegal?

        • BeefBiryani on 05/09/2013 - 10:16
          +1

          How's that illegal? It's my phone and I should be able to do whatever I want to with it.

        • THICKnSLOW on 05/09/2013 - 10:20
          +1

          Voids warranty may be misinterpreted as illegal in some states…

        • francis.tks on 06/09/2013 - 14:20

          Well, unlocking the phone without the carrier permission is illegal, be it any means…..

  • dri on 05/09/2013 - 01:05

    Can this be bought from an Optus retailer for the same price? Also since Amaysim is an Optus reseller would their sim work? I've been looking for a cheap 4g android phone after buying the htc 8x and disliking Windows. Was going to buy this for $299 but it had no flash. I'll bite at $150 though. Cheers

    • hamza23 on 05/09/2013 - 01:10
      +2

      Amaysim won't guarantee that Optus locked phones will work if you ask them, but everyone I read that has tried it has said they had no problems.

    • andylch on 05/09/2013 - 01:18

      Retailers were still selling at $299 yesterday and today. I believe it is online only.

    • ozdavo on 05/09/2013 - 08:33

      Also note, Amaysim and most (all?) Optus resellers do not have access to their 4G network, and only access the 3G network AFAIK.

      • matt777 on 05/09/2013 - 09:11

        Yes but phone will still work on 3g network.
        I use a Note 2 LTE 4g and works fine and Im with Amaysim

        • ozdavo on 05/09/2013 - 09:43

          Yes, I understand it will work fine on the 3G network (provided the network matches one of the modems frequencies, i.e. 900/2100mhz), but my point is: the post I replied to said he was looking for a cheap 4G Android phone, but also suggested he wanted to use it on Amaysim… which defeats the purpose of getting a 4G phone, if you don't have access to a 4G network.

        • dri on 05/09/2013 - 19:18

          In all fairness Davo I was going to switch over within a month or more.

  • unity1 on 05/09/2013 - 01:08

    Why does it say $299 on the main page? https://www.optus.com.au/shop/prepaidmobile

  • [Deactivated] on 05/09/2013 - 01:09

    The credit card you used has already been used multiple times today, please try again in 24 hours time.

    Anybody getting the message above?

    • unity1 on 05/09/2013 - 01:10

      Yes. That's why I queried the price.

      • [Deactivated] on 05/09/2013 - 01:12

        Oh, so I am not the only one. Anybody is able to get this item at $149 price?

        • [Deactivated] on 05/09/2013 - 01:15

          Tried another credit card, still the same message. I think this item may have already been sold out.

        • dri on 05/09/2013 - 01:25

          Got the same message.

      • No ONE on 05/09/2013 - 13:39
        -2

        I can't believe ppl like u exist

    • ballistykx on 05/09/2013 - 02:13

      I'm getting this message too.

    • xbee11 on 05/09/2013 - 02:16

      me too :(

  • adr8 on 05/09/2013 - 01:17

    Can you buy it at an Optus store for $149 or is it online only?

    • andylch on 05/09/2013 - 01:42

      Online only

  • rakerr on 05/09/2013 - 01:20

    Would this make a good upgrade from a HTC desire? It looks like a nice price for a decent phone but i don't know much about phones.

    thanks

    • Jackson on 05/09/2013 - 19:00

      Yes

  • [Deactivated] on 05/09/2013 - 01:30

    Still got the same message……annoying!

    • andylch on 05/09/2013 - 01:34
      +1

      Why don't you trust me and wait until the sunrise?

      • [Deactivated] on 05/09/2013 - 01:39

        What time sunrises in WA? Maybe you should put that in the description:)

      • unity1 on 05/09/2013 - 06:45

        Are you a rep?

  • Falbium on 05/09/2013 - 01:39

    Apparently these are easy enough to unlock with a $10 code, but there's not much point unlocking for Telstra network as 850MHz 3G is not supported. I would have considered this for a travel phone otherwise.

    • kodoq on 05/09/2013 - 01:45

      $3 on ebay ;)

      • mahdi on 05/09/2013 - 08:02

        How do you unlock the phone for $3 or $10?

    • matt777 on 05/09/2013 - 09:12

      Just phone optus and they will unlock in a few mins. They know alot pof people travel and use a sim card overseas.

  • Brad002 on 05/09/2013 - 01:59

    Does not support the 850 mhz frequency FYI (telstra and vodafone) - means you'd be limited to the 2100 band only

  • laser on 05/09/2013 - 02:39

    Due to technical reasons payment cannot be processed. Is this Ozbargain protection?

    • laser on 05/09/2013 - 06:58

      Mine went through this morning on second attempt.

  • ziku1 on 05/09/2013 - 06:28

    Just ordered one.s eems to be working now. thanks op

  • Forcf on 05/09/2013 - 06:54

    I ordred one and it went through. Seems order online working now

  • emutimes on 05/09/2013 - 07:13

    how many per household

    • laser on 05/09/2013 - 07:21

      One per person in the household.

      • emutimes on 05/09/2013 - 07:23

        what about 2 different ppl in same household??

        • laser on 05/09/2013 - 08:15
          -1

          Are you talking about 1 person with a split personality or 2 separate people? The latter qualifies, former doesnt.

  • OnlyBuywhatyouneed on 05/09/2013 - 07:20

    Good news! Your order was successful and your order number is $$$$$$$$$
    Thanks for shopping with us and welcome to Optus

  • bathuu on 05/09/2013 - 07:45

    Got one for missus, seems like worth $149.

  • OnlyBuywhatyouneed on 05/09/2013 - 07:47

    Thanks op, Bought two

  • casmxl on 05/09/2013 - 07:51

    my dad has this one, very nice but like other LG phone it seems don't have official system update

  • [Deactivated] on 05/09/2013 - 08:25
    +1

    Great phone to take to Thailand for the DTAC network (2100 band).

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_UMTS_networks#Asia

    I don't want to take my Note2 to Thailand because it's way too chunky, but this will do fine. Thanks OP.

    I'm assuming I need to unlock it to whack a DTAC sim in?

    • Kaboda on 05/09/2013 - 08:38

      I used DTAC when I was there last. I think I paid roughly 20 bucks for 1.5 or 2gig with a bit of phone calls. Never finished using it. Plus you get the WIFI login in the shopping malls

  • kolorijo on 05/09/2013 - 08:37

    Amazing price, although the camera area is a let down a little bit (5 MP with no flash).

  • Save Medicare on 05/09/2013 - 08:44

    How much worse is this than the nexus 4?

    • laser on 05/09/2013 - 08:50

      I received my Nexus 4 yesterday, great phone but no 4G. If you are after 4G this is the cheapest option.

  • matt777 on 05/09/2013 - 09:04

    Bought as a spare phone, Thanks

  • ycon on 05/09/2013 - 09:11

    Locked to Optus means Vaya/Live Connected are ok, yes?

  • sydney98 on 05/09/2013 - 09:12
    -7

    Does this phone has micro SD card option? Camera : No flash, Not sure why LG makes low end phone :( :( . Not worth to spend $150.00….

    • p1 ama on 05/09/2013 - 09:20
      +1

      So instead of complaining why don't you find and post up a better phone for a similar price?

    • Frig on 05/09/2013 - 09:23

      "Internal/External Memory
      8GB + Up to 32GB (via MicroSD)"

    • Forcf on 05/09/2013 - 09:23

      Did you read the review on this phone before Making comments!!!
      For 150$ this phone is super bargain and i used this phone its lag free and fast dual core 1.2 snapdragon processor and 4g

  • turbo77 on 05/09/2013 - 09:13

    seems like 149 is sold out? pic of the phone is washed out and there no " Buy now" button thats meant to be there.

  • Maxii on 05/09/2013 - 09:15

    Price match at OW?

    • simprosimple on 05/09/2013 - 09:42

      I went to OW but no stocks for my local store, it's limited stock levels..

  • sillyhead on 05/09/2013 - 09:20

    Hmm its wierd really the no flash must have been done to stop sales poaching of high end LG phones.

    I wouldn't miss the flash for photos, but for those torchlight apps. Worst case - For suck to be stuck out in the bush, see a plane fly over head then turn on your phone to find out theres no LED flash.

    In some ways its cool that you get a high end ish type phone for $149 with a decent spec though. Instead of just dropping spec all round, they just removed flash.

    • sillyhead on 05/09/2013 - 09:22

      But hang on I guess if your phone still works you can call 000, hypothesis broken.

      • normanwall on 05/09/2013 - 15:00

        The LED would be very useful, especially if you are in an area where there is no reception and it's dark (camping, travel, inside dense/metal buildings)

        If this had an LED I would have ordered it this morning I think

  • Klang on 05/09/2013 - 09:24

    Out of stock

  • Cheap Skate on 05/09/2013 - 09:35

    Cheers OP, picked up one for the mrs.

  • wtfnodeal on 05/09/2013 - 09:41

    Glad it is out of stock. The more I read the more I feel like buying one even I already have a gs2 backup phone.

  • DickTaylor on 05/09/2013 - 09:42

    Got one. Hopefully Virgin SIM works in it

  • [Deactivated] on 05/09/2013 - 09:42

    http://www.dicksmith.com.au/prepaid-mobile-phones/optus-lg-o…

    Anyone take a screen dump when it was in stock? Thinking of trying a pmatch at dicks

  • simprosimple on 05/09/2013 - 09:50

    For those left it in your cart, you can still checkout even it's already been out of stock.

  • jimmy.sally on 05/09/2013 - 09:59

    Has anyone got an invoice to price match at Officework plz. Appreciated

  • Phil Anthropist on 05/09/2013 - 10:11

    It just let me add one to the cart! Very odd especially when the Optus site now lists it as $299 again. So tempted to get it for $149 as a backup phone. Damn you Ozbargain :P

  • May4th on 05/09/2013 - 11:01

    ordered one just then, still in stock? possibly the ones from carts for those who didnt check out

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