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[Vodafone] Unlimited Mobile Data Usage Weekend (FREE) from Midnight (AEST) Friday 20 June to 3am Monday 23 June

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Not sure if this was allowed, however I do believe people need to know about this because not everyone would have experienced the issues (i.e. half of Sydney). Thus even if this gets moved to the forums hopefully it reaches enough people so that they know to DESTROY THE VODAFONE NETWORK!

Absolutely unlimited mobile data usage FREE OF CHARGE, EHRMAGHERD!

Seriously, if you are on Vodafone. Take advantage and just download whatever you want, watch Youtube, just absolutely demolish it especially if you guys use smartphones. Just use Personal Hotspot / Tethering (Same Thing), and just KILL DAT DATA!

Enjoy you OzBargainers!

From a Store Rep of Vodafone jimbobaus:

It will work for all numbers which were active on the Vodafone network between the hours of 1pm and 5pm Thursday June 19th 2014 (AEST)

Thus buying a $2 SIM will NOT work for this offer. Sorry, unlucky.
Mixed messages, and different sources of information concede different viewpoints. We'll have to wait and see if purchasing a SIM tomorrow will enable users to take advantage of this offer.

From some mad kid:

EVERYONE I JUST RECEIVED A CALL BACK FROM VODAFONE POCKET WIFI ARE INCLUDED IN THE UNLIMITED WEEKEND!!!!!

Pocket Wifi has seem to be approved for use 3G + 4G.

REMEMBER THOUGH: IT STARTS AT 12AM FRIDAY and ENDS 3AM MONDAY AEST!
(Starting Friday Night/Saturday Morning)

Note: NEVER seen Optus or Telstra do ANYTHING like this before.
Note: I like this offer. Period.

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        • Tuttorix on 19/06/2014 - 23:51
          +1

          filled with humility due to the ironic sarcasm

    • Snoop on 19/06/2014 - 23:45
      +4

      I completely agree on Telstra, but you pay for that privilege!
      As for Optus, I'll just assume that you live nearby a tower and don't get out of home much!

      • Tuttorix on 19/06/2014 - 23:47
        +1

        My bill for Telstra is insane…

      • samfisher5986 on 20/06/2014 - 00:45
        +3

        Boost is basically Telstra and is cheap.

        • Tuttorix on 20/06/2014 - 00:51
          +1

          I have to disagree with this, Boost is only able to use the maximum 3G and thus is limited in many ways. Yes it uses Telstra's network, and it is cheaper. However, the mobile data output rate is terrible. This is just my personal opinion however.

        • samfisher5986 on 20/06/2014 - 01:13
          +3

          Well if we are talking about 4G then everyone is too expensive ;)

        • BoomTetrisForJeff on 20/06/2014 - 11:38

          Go with vaya 18$ plan
          4G
          1.5gb data
          650$ call credit
          unlimited sms

        • superm86 on 20/06/2014 - 17:01
          +1

          Looks like a decent bang for buck - any personal reviews guys?

    • frostee on 19/06/2014 - 23:46
      +3

      No reason to neg bro.

      • Tuttorix on 19/06/2014 - 23:49

        Technically, it's still within the rules of "manufacturer/service provider issues". Everyone has an opinion :)

    • inkart on 19/06/2014 - 23:51
      +4

      You are wrong. Optus had the same issue today

  • AssociatedSDS @ Vodafone on 19/06/2014 - 23:45
    +1

    From Vodafone:

    At approximately 11.00am (AEST), services across Western Australia were impacted by a transmission network failure. As we were restoring services at approximately 1.00pm (AEST), problems occurred which had an impact on our network nationally. By 4.00pm (AEST) all network services were restored nationally except for data services in Western Australia, which were restored gradually from 5.20pm (AEST).

    As an apology to our customers, we are offering unlimited data usage within Australia from midnight (AEST) Friday 20 June to 3.00am (AEST) Monday 23 June 2014. Please feel free to share all of this information with customers, family and friends.

    No network can guarantee that it won’t experience issues from time to time, and I want to personally thank the many people across the company who leapt into action to resolve the issue and ensure all key stakeholders were informed as quickly as possible. Many of you are continuing to work throughout the evening and I thank you.

    A vodafone staff.

  • jimbler on 19/06/2014 - 23:47
    +2

    This will wind up being very entertaining if people smash it out a day early.

    • Tuttorix on 19/06/2014 - 23:48
      +3

      Yeah but we've posted as much as we can to get people to NOT do that. And so just as a reminder.

      PLEASE DO NOT START USING MOBILE DATA EXCESSIVELY UNTIL SATURDAY JUNE 21ST!

  • Callison on 19/06/2014 - 23:52
    +2

    I don't want to go over my data plan (250mb) and pay astronomical excess fees. Is there any way to validate this for WA users? A text notifying me would be sufficient.

    • Tuttorix on 19/06/2014 - 23:54
      +2

      Unfortunately, it will not. However, reading through the comments and keeping a tab on that link and the replies from the actual Vodafone staff is quite helpful. So far, the answer to that question has just been that it will be automatically invoked at the posted times.

    • grog on 20/06/2014 - 10:07
      +1

      Callison ::: Go to this voda page on your phone:

      http://www.vodafone.com.au/personal

      Click on "find out more"

      I am also in Perth

      • Callison on 20/06/2014 - 12:35

        I usually text 1512 to check my balance and save data. Cheers though!

  • Axelstrife on 19/06/2014 - 23:54
    +2

    DOES THIS INCLUD VODA 4G?

    IF YES IM GOING TO BUY A SIM CARD TOMORROW IF JUST 3G THEN MEH LOL

    • Tuttorix on 19/06/2014 - 23:55
      +2

      Yes, this includes the 4G, but I believe to this date that SOME parts of Australia do not have 4G currently. You can check by quick Google searches however! Hope that helps!

      • Axelstrife on 19/06/2014 - 23:57
        +2

        im in parramatta i get voda speed over 100mbps
        im going to have soo much fun

        • Axelstrife on 19/06/2014 - 23:58
          +1

          one more question sorry for being annoying do i have to recharge or can i simply buy a sim activate and get free data for the weekend?

        • Tuttorix on 20/06/2014 - 00:00
          +1

          From pure speculation it seems that you will probably be able to just buy a $2 sim, activate it on Friday, have it ready by Friday afternoon. And be using Mobile Data on a smartphone preferably for 4G (LTE for iDevices), and do whatever for the weekend.

        • Axelstrife on 20/06/2014 - 00:05
          +1

          :D
          sim card going in spare phone this weakend i guess lol
          nexus 5 ftw

        • simprosimple on 20/06/2014 - 00:59
          +7

          Vodafone Website is selling for $1 only

          should able to pricematch BigW or JB for $1
          or OW for $0.95

        • Tuttorix on 20/06/2014 - 01:01
          +5

          True OzBargainer ^

        • kronicmacstigator on 20/06/2014 - 09:49
          +2

          How the hell do you have a Nexus 5 as a 'spare' phone?

        • Axelstrife on 20/06/2014 - 12:37
          +1

          nexus 5 is my main phone i have a shitty LG L3 as a spare phone in my computer desk lol.

      • Woodyg22 on 20/06/2014 - 00:00
        +5

        Wouldn't be surprised if it was limited to only sims activated before today.

    • Snoop on 20/06/2014 - 00:00
      +4

      Would be great to smash out the 4G for 51 hours for free!!!

      • Axelstrife on 20/06/2014 - 00:04

        ill let you know how much i get downloaded.
        i could easily download hundreds of gigs of movies steam games and music.

        • Snoop on 20/06/2014 - 00:16

          Hell yeah. Stuff using the home plan.
          Would be good if it was Telstra as I have a 4G wifi for work that destroys the home line for speed… But costly for big data usage!!!

        • tomwood on 20/06/2014 - 05:06

          that's a wonderful idea :)
          could be great for people stuck on slow fixed connections…

        • pikespeak77 on 20/06/2014 - 05:52
          +4

          that's if you aren't plagued by time outs and dropped connections due to their infrastructure getting hammered :/
          however I for one plan on downloading an entire internet :)

  • chiefbodge on 20/06/2014 - 00:01
    +1

    "From Midnight Friday 20th of June" - I can't believe they are saying this - it's completely misleading if they mean tomorrow night and not tonight. 12:00am Friday the 20th of June AEST is right now.

    If anyone got charged for this I think they'd have a case for a refund.

    • Tuttorix on 20/06/2014 - 00:05
      +1

      I'll be honest. They shouldn't have even posted this today. It should have been posted well technically later today. But I can see that it can cause quite an issue, but we've tried to limit it with the help from various power-users here on OzBargain to fix things up for me!

  • Aneurism on 20/06/2014 - 00:10
    +3

    They are trying to ensure that problems won't happen on their network again, by offering unlimited data for the weekend ? Sounds like a genius plan :/ Either way i've got unlimited internet at home amyway. It's a shame I'm a hermit.

    • Tuttorix on 20/06/2014 - 00:12
      +3

      It's a shame I'm a hermit.

      Not particularly true, this allows you to post more bargains for us OzBargainers! Nah jokes, what's wrong with wanting to stay home? I prefer it. And there's always some Jv entertainment around OzBargain.

      • Aneurism on 20/06/2014 - 00:19
        +1

        I meant from the standpoint of taking advantage of the mobile data offer ;)

        • Tuttorix on 20/06/2014 - 00:24
          +1

          Fair enough. And you can always give your phone to someone (preferably someone you trust), and allow them to use it especially if you know someone that's underprivileged?

  • idasfa38 on 20/06/2014 - 00:20
    +5

    I'm just here to say that the girl in the picture is hot. That is all.

    • Tuttorix on 20/06/2014 - 00:25
      +1

      Such irrelevant
      Much levels

  • iSamurai on 20/06/2014 - 00:26
    +4

    Awesome. Will be getting a $2 sim tomorrow. Thanks for posting.

    Crazy deals today. The eBay stuff, free protein sample, woolworths groceries and now the sim. Yes!

    • Tuttorix on 20/06/2014 - 00:28
      +3

      Please understand that we're not 100% sure that buying a SIM NOW will guarantee you usage for this. However i'm sure a tonne of people will be trying this.

      • iSamurai on 20/06/2014 - 01:02

        Also - if you're gonna get a sim just activate it as a new number. Not worth porting (if you need to break a month to month postpaid plan like amaysim). Just do call forwarding on your existing number for the weekend should you receive any calls, and if you need to call/text use VOIP.

        • Associatedjimbobaus @ Vodafone on 20/06/2014 - 01:20
          +4

          It will work for all numbers which were active on the Vodafone network between the hours of 1pm and 5pm Thursday June 19th 2014 (AEST)

        • JediJan on 20/06/2014 - 12:17

          What about wifi sims please? We have both 3G and 4G Vodafone wifis.
          Please? I don't believe the statement clarifies this; just says all Vodafone customers.

          Thank you.

    • pookie on 20/06/2014 - 00:53
      +1

      Awww what an awesome day for Ozbargainers :)

      Ive been at it since 7pm last night LOL

      I keep having to send my page to the back every time the missus walks past :) And hide my Mastercard hahahaha

      cheers

      pookie

      • Tuttorix on 20/06/2014 - 00:57
        +2

        EOFYS is also nearing. Can't wait for the mass of sales on technology! I'm going to be broke, very very soon.

    • simprosimple on 20/06/2014 - 00:59
      +1

      Vodafone Website is selling for $1 only

      should able to pricematch BigW or JB for $1
      or OW for $0.95

      • Tuttorix on 20/06/2014 - 01:04

        True OzBargainer ^

      • tomwood on 20/06/2014 - 05:00

        ❤

  • simprosimple on 20/06/2014 - 00:45
    +1

    Anyone know if it works with Lebara aswell??

    • Tuttorix on 20/06/2014 - 00:49
      +2

      As an MVNO, it is believed that it will not work for Lebara, HelloMobile etc. Will keep this post updated to cater for those that are using the MVNOs. Hope this helps.

    • Tuttorix on 20/06/2014 - 00:56

      Will keep updating this post for the MVNOs.

    • AssociatedSDS @ Vodafone on 20/06/2014 - 00:58
      +2

      Pls check with Lebara. Unlimited data usage is a vodafone decision and might not be applicable to Lebara.

      • tw6688 on 21/06/2014 - 12:04

        I am a Lebara user and this is what I got from SMS:
        FREE DATA WEEKEND! UNMETERED DATA on ALL LEBARA PLANS from midnight Friday 20th June until 3AM Monday (AEST). Browse freely with Lebara 3G+ High Speed Internet!

  • MATTDAMON on 20/06/2014 - 00:57
    -1

    Time to fire up the LOIC and see if i can max out my areas tower bandwidth.

    • Tuttorix on 20/06/2014 - 01:03

      I don't think that'd be very nice to the rest of your area.

  • superuser on 20/06/2014 - 01:10

    omg. I'm on Vodafone 365 and my account is from $3 to $0 when I open youtube…..
    Doesn't work for me.

    • Tuttorix on 20/06/2014 - 01:13
      +3

      Please don't use mobile data until Saturday MORNING

      • superuser on 20/06/2014 - 01:17

        wtf, it states "from midnight (AEST) Friday 20 June to 3am (AEST) Monday 23 June 2014."
        F this.
        Edit: omg, my bad different time zone

        • Tuttorix on 20/06/2014 - 01:19
          +1

          EDIT: Commenter Edited

          THUS I FELT LIKE EDITING, STOP READING THIS COMMENT

  • Associatedjimbobaus @ Vodafone on 20/06/2014 - 01:18
    +3

    As someone who is associated i can say this is a pretty awesome way of saying sorry.
    It was not only Vodafone who was affected Thursday, but it seems they are the ones who are at least saying sorry.

    Good on them :)

    • simprosimple on 20/06/2014 - 01:29
      -1

      From midnight Friday 20 June means starting of Friday 20 (now)? or ending of Friday 20 (after 12pm tmr)?

      • Tuttorix on 20/06/2014 - 01:32
        +2

        It's Saturday Morning 21st of June.

      • Associatedjimbobaus @ Vodafone on 20/06/2014 - 01:35
        +2

        Correct… consider it 12.01 am saturday morning so there is no confusion

    • Falbium on 20/06/2014 - 01:36
      +5

      I hope for Vodafone's sake that it doesn't backfire by slowing the network to a crawl. I don't use Vodafone but Australia needs them, a Telstra/Optus duopoly would be a disaster for consumers.

      • JediJan on 20/06/2014 - 09:53
        +2

        Touche … We'll said.

  • adfffff on 20/06/2014 - 01:40

    yes!

    • snappy1234 on 20/06/2014 - 04:59

      @ adfffff

      . #yes !

  • bethanybargain on 20/06/2014 - 01:50
    +1

    I have a vodafone pocket wifi, does anyone know if this is included (it does technically have a vod sim)?
    cheers

    • Tuttorix on 20/06/2014 - 08:35

      No sorry, I do not currently believe that is the case. It's only available to Vodafone SIMS that hold calls, and texting ability. If anything comes up, i'll be sure to post it here.

  • Aquilius on 20/06/2014 - 03:30

    lol whatever i have had unlimited data with optus for years now, for 2 dollars a day.

    (profanity) off vodafone

    • tomwood on 20/06/2014 - 05:05
      +1

      which plan is this?
      could you post a link please?

      • Aquilius on 20/06/2014 - 14:47

        they do not have for new numbers anymore unfortunately, but i am still on it.

        • JediJan on 20/06/2014 - 23:05

          Mother's Vodafone 3G wifi is only $39 pm for 12 GB; more than happy with it.

  • Frantic on 20/06/2014 - 03:44

    w00t.. where did I leave that skanky 365 days sim.. gonna destroy it Fri night till that sim slot is sore and ruined and come Monday be like.. 'do I know you biatch??' takes me back..

    • Tuttorix on 20/06/2014 - 08:34
      +2

      Thank you for that insightful story ahaha. Enjoy the downloading spree.

  • netizen on 20/06/2014 - 04:43
    +1

    I have one active Voda Sim card "No plan" or "Pay As You Go" Can I enjoy this offer?

    • Tuttorix on 20/06/2014 - 08:29
      +2

      Yes you can! It's for anyone that was active on Thursday between 1:00PM - 5:00PM on the Vodafone Network including prepaid, pay-as-you-go, and plan holders! Enjoy! Hope that helps.

  • Pixie13 on 20/06/2014 - 05:12

    What a load of CRAP!! how can they say text messaging was NOT affected? I couldn't text, call, receive texts. My phone was absolutely useless besides my wifi. My mum is also on the crazy John network and she had the same God damn problem. VODA FAIL….. BIG TIME.

    • Tuttorix on 20/06/2014 - 08:31
      +1

      Well, that was the situation for MOST Vodafone users and MVNOs. If you've experienced something worse, I believe taking it up in the comments section of this community link would be the best course of action.

  • vcshekar on 20/06/2014 - 07:38

    It's been 2 years now since I moved 2 of my plans to Vodafone from Optus…no regrets..and this free data is a bonus. Vodafone keep up the good work.

  • jwrathall on 20/06/2014 - 07:48
    +1

    When you say "active on the Vodafone network between the hours of 1pm and 5pm Thursday June 19th 2014 (AEST)" do you mean we had to use or do anything with our phone in that period, or just as long as we have a contract with them at that time?

    • Tuttorix on 20/06/2014 - 08:30
      +2

      No, he just means it was using the Vodafone network. Like just having it ON, that's all.

  • dy4me on 20/06/2014 - 08:23

    12am Friday is not Friday night/Saturday morning. It Thursday night/Friday morning. If they said 11:59pm it would be Friday night/Saturday morning.

    • Tuttorix on 20/06/2014 - 08:30
      +2

      There's been quite a debacle already…

  • eneloop on 20/06/2014 - 08:30

    You won't be able to get on this Sunday

    • Tuttorix on 20/06/2014 - 08:31
      +3

      Please explain?

      • eneloop on 20/06/2014 - 12:35
        +2

        It will be down once again

  • smoothymcmellow on 20/06/2014 - 08:41

    Is anyone still having problems with their vodafone connection? I'm in the Melbourne CBD and have no reception this morning (again) :(

    • JediJan on 20/06/2014 - 09:57

      Our Cranbourne and Frankston mobiles did not experience any problems at all during this debacle.

  • robb6014 on 20/06/2014 - 08:47
    +1

    +1 for the hot girl blowing bubblegum

  • hesky on 20/06/2014 - 08:54
    +1

    I don't understand why many people don't like Vodafone. Honestly I think their customer services are far better than most similar size companies here.

    • JediJan on 20/06/2014 - 10:01

      Neither do I; we (running 3 mobiles and 2 wifis) have had no problems; first class customer service. Virgin (ex 3G wifi broadband) customer service people first class too - just a shame our area became too congested.

  • King Tightarse on 20/06/2014 - 08:56

    So I have a Voda data SIM that was activated but not actually turned on during the outage.
    It sounds like it WONT be eligible?
    It also sounds like any SIMS registered after the event WONT be eligible?

    Can a Voda person confirm this?

  • wonderboy on 20/06/2014 - 09:10

    I only have 200MB left. Will I still retain that data on Monday if I download everything tomorrow?

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