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4G Wi-Fi Modem + 5GB $49 (Save $100) Telstra Prepaid at Australia Post

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INFIDEL on 20/08/2014 - 14:09 files.ozbargain.com.au (2801 clicks)
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May still be some stock somewhere (system shows about 20 in Oz)… ask your Australia Post shop to check their system & ring to verify!

This Prepaid (ZTE MF91) 4G modem acts as hot spot for up to 5 devices. (Similar to an old Pocket WiFi 2, or tethering with eg $79 4G phone)

Model shown in photo is incorrect - ZTE MF91 is supplied (photo shown in cnet review).

*Listed saving is off RRP on sticker. It's an older clearance model. Actual saving may vary.

Clearance sale at Australia Post.
2 different model 4G modems with included data at $49 each. AP #40193 has 5GB, #26834 Dongle 3GB (both 30 days).

Telstra Bar code on box: 9316423012362 for MF91
SIM expiry: 5/12/14 (printed on box)

As these are clearance stock, unlikely to be price matched (excluded in OW guarantee) & stock is limited!

5 star cnet review (Apr 2013)
Specs ZTE
Selling from $112 - $135+ delivered unlocked on eBay.
Locked to Telstra. Can be unlocked - Google it or Whirlpool discussion of dc-unlocker with this modem.

Includes ZTE MF91 modem, 1.5A charger. 2300mAh battery, USB-microUSB, & installed (standard size) SIM.

Bought ZTE MF91 + 5GB model today at my suburban Brisbane AP owned shop.
Had gone to buy a cheaper clearance 3G+ modem Telstra Elite Pre-Paid 3G Mobile WiFi 2GB/30days $19 (also available for $29 with 2000 Flybuys points worth $10 but only 1GB Mon 11 August to Tue 2 September 2014).

Over 200 showing across Australia Stock levels by state thanks to crazycs. Ask staff at your AP owned shop to check other AP corporate shops.

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    • damion on 21/08/2014 - 13:57

      JB Broadmeadows wouldn't price match against your receipt.
      The price was too low, so it had to be checked with the manager, who said, "sorry, no"

    • msmhw on 20/08/2014 - 20:03
      +1

      Thanks for that but we need permission to access, I sent you my request ;)

    • Food on 20/08/2014 - 22:32

      Lol you got the wrong one at jbs!

      • igoforthebest on 20/08/2014 - 22:47

        Yup! Realized it after I opened the box lol. Its OK though… Still cheaper than regular price.

      • shake on 21/08/2014 - 10:40
        +2

        Isn't the E5372T better than this MF91 though, on account of the additional 900Mhz support on LTE? Or am I mistaken?

        • futaris on 21/08/2014 - 10:47

          Yes.

    • damion on 21/08/2014 - 10:39

      What model did you actually get from JBs?
      The clearance model at Australia Post is a ZTE MF91.
      Your receipt says E6372T. Can't find any details online about that, except maybe a typo for Huawei E5372T, which is the Telstra replacement product for the ZTE MF91.

      • damion on 21/08/2014 - 10:42

        Oh, that's a 5 on the receipt. I guess I should put my glasses on.

        • igoforthebest on 21/08/2014 - 11:48

          yes its Huawei E5372T. not sure if i can get it unlocked though

  • Hansi on 20/08/2014 - 20:07
    1. What do you do with these things? I guess no one can be bothered to take them around instead of using the data from the normal smartphone?
    2. When the data is used up, do you just sell the device?
    3. If I want to use these for travelling across Australia for a few months, do I just buy 6 devices for 6 months for example, so that I can use one per month ( 30 day expiry )?

    Cheeeers

    • INFIDEL on 20/08/2014 - 20:40

      I use the old iPad plan. Have used Pocket WiFi 2 devices up to now. (Was 3GB for $30 credit bought with $10/15 Starter Packs. With a Telstra SIM you can transfer credit to a phone or data SIM.) I still have a few $10 packs to use for $220/month call cap & transfer $29 credit to my iPad or another phone SIM. One of many options, depending on your requirements.

      See Telstra Starter Packs Guide - Still under construction for tips on cheap data & calls.

      There were $9 Vodafone 4G 3GB data SIMs recently at Coles, but no good out west.

  • goms on 20/08/2014 - 20:15
    +1

    It's a good deal.

    Btw, the dude at the shop told me that old customer can still purchase the 12GB for $180 if purchasing from the device.

    Note: I just checked and it's true. If you go to https://prepaidrecharge.telstra.com/prepaidrecharge/, it's still $180 for 12GB. I'm guessing only works for old customer, not sure how old though.. ok that's a lame joke!

  • nicksinternet on 21/08/2014 - 07:01

    Are there models that can have more simultaneous connections?

    • INFIDEL on 21/08/2014 - 07:23
      +1

      Latest Telstra modem connects 10 devices. $149 with same 5GB (30 days).

  • Goof on 21/08/2014 - 10:26

    I bought one of these and have found it gets very hot.

    When charging it was almost too hot to leave your hand on it. It charged for several hours without getting to fully charged. I unplugged it & let it cool down then turned it on while not charging and it got hot agai. Taking it apart seems like it's the battery generating the heat.

    Can someone else with one comment on how hot theirs gets?

    • damion on 21/08/2014 - 14:05

      Not sure about this model, but the other 4G wifi modems i've seen have also gotten nearly too hot to hold.

    • INFIDEL on 22/08/2014 - 06:39

      I think you have faulty / incorrectly installed battery. Sounds like it is not charging, just heating.

      Mine charged (straight out of the box) in less than 1 hour. Charging started at 1200mA, dropping to 120mA before unit stopped charging. No heat at all, but battery wasn't completely dead. Battery would be replaced under warranty.

    • Snoop on 22/08/2014 - 08:22
      +1

      Most likely a faulty battery! I only say this because the one we purchased earlier this year had to stay on constant charge. The battery was just about dead out of the box and they were pretty quick to say 'Yep, give it back". My only gripe was with the Telstra shop as you don't get a replacement, you don't get a loan wifi device, you get to wait another 2 weeks without it!!!

  • yuisaka on 21/08/2014 - 14:02

    None of stores at my aera，I had been 4 stores today，WTF

  • damion on 22/08/2014 - 09:37

    Seems no more in metro Melbourne. I think the staff said: Warrnambool, Melton, maybe Sunshine, Altona (north?)

    • INFIDEL on 22/08/2014 - 10:32

      Over 100 + votes & was only about 200 showing in stock on their system. The maths is not good for finding in major centres even at time deal posted.

      • damion on 22/08/2014 - 10:36
        +1

        There were a couple in Melbourne CBD, but I just happened to pick the wrong post office at 4:50pm and couldn't get to the other in time :(

        • INFIDEL on 22/08/2014 - 10:39

          Stock systems are often incorrect. I ask AP staff to call shop to check stock & hold. Saves disappointment & wasted trip. Good luck.

  • x-analyzer on 22/08/2014 - 14:43

    There are:
    3 left at South Yarra as I bought one this morning.
    2 South Melbourne
    2 Prahran
    1 Port Melbourne
    1 North Melbourne

    • damion on 22/08/2014 - 14:47

      stock level for north melbourne is wrong. they have zero.

  • x-analyzer on 22/08/2014 - 19:26

    I'm selling mine as I decided to recontract my tablet plan with Helstra. Anyone wants it will get extra battery and charger for extra $20 ($23 that I bought from ebay. Sim isn't activated yet.

    • msmhw on 22/08/2014 - 21:48

      location ? and which model?
      and can I buy it without the extra battery?

      • x-analyzer on 22/08/2014 - 23:39

        Melbourne. I bought the MF91. Chuck in extra $10, I'll throw the spare battery and desktop charger.

  • Sydster on 23/08/2014 - 11:15
    +1

    Thanks OP, nice finding but I cannot any store that has it in Sydney. Can someone please share a store in Sydney that has this modem at this price thanks?

  • INFIDEL on 24/08/2014 - 07:14

    I'm on old "iPad" prepaid & found Telstra charged me 5 times the rate (5c/MB instead of 1c) for using 4G instead of 3G! Now using my ancient Pocket WiFi 2, cost has dropped back to 1c/MB.

    As I only download movies etc at the "office" on free fast WiFi, the speed drop won't affect me much.

    Back to buy a cheap unlocked 3G+ modem for me.

    • INFIDEL on 25/08/2014 - 07:10

      Correction: I have lost my cheap data after using this 4G device. Telstra detected I had broken t&c to only use in iPad. Now being charged at 5 times price, so no more cheap data :-(

      Will try my best groveling to Telstra to reinstate my rate (unavailable to new connections) or transfer my credit to my phone.

      Lucky I have a year's worth of Vodafone, but coverage is poorer.

      • [Deactivated] on 25/08/2014 - 08:09
        +1

        We're still putting you on suicide watch, Bruce…

        Even if you manage to see your previous rate returned, you should probably still update that (sterling) Telstra 'cheap data, how-to' wiki page of yours.

        I'll just cordially suggest that the sentence: 'Very-vigilant, minefield-laying, sneaky-mongrel, ever-the-ultimate-telco-ripoff-merchant' might be appropriately incorporated somewhere…

        • INFIDEL on 25/08/2014 - 17:25

          At 5c/MB, I can't go on. Sob :-(

          At least I can confirm Telstra can check if you are using your iPad plan on a non-iPad device - probably by the faster speed.

          I'll add that to the Wiki, sometime. But Wikis can be added to by anyone (hint).

        • CatmanAU on 25/08/2014 - 19:50
          -1

          @brucefromaustralia:

          What type SIM did you use?

          I have used the 3GB idiotPad starter packs in MF91's and getting the full 3GB without any problems.

        • [Deactivated] on 26/08/2014 - 00:23

          @brucefromaustralia:
          Hint not taken! That wiki is - justly - your baby, Bruce.

          Best of luck with the call center, when you give them a ring.
          Report back with the result, + or - .

        • INFIDEL on 26/08/2014 - 16:29

          @VVV:
          I have the iPad plan by changing an ordinary Starter Pack into an iPad plan before 1/7/14 to get a recharge equivalent to 3GB (0.98c/MB) (but have credit in cash, not 3GB data). That can still be done, but the recharge only buys 2GB (1.5c/MB).

          Explained in the Guide to Telstra Starter Packs Wiki someone is supposed to be writing.

          If you have the white iPad Starter Pack, it includes a 3GB data pack, so may not be affected, but similar "thou shalt not use in any device but the sacred ipad" still applies.

          Been using for last 18+ months. Previously when I transferred $10 I got 1GB OK.
          But now using 100MB is charged at $5 (5c/MB). Previously it was $1 :-[

        • CatmanAU on 26/08/2014 - 16:43

          @brucefromaustralia:

          OK, that explains it. Got my drawer full of the 3GB white starter packs.
          Cleaned up DS the last time they had them on spezial.

        • INFIDEL on 04/09/2014 - 10:00

          @Tas:
          Still "in discussions" with Telstra.

          As the increase in data charges could either be a penalty for using a non-iPad device (my breach of t&c), or a Telstra mistake when topping up my credit with CreditMe2u service - I am pushing the investigation into Telstra's possible mistake rather than admit to any breach ;-)

          Call Center & Telstra Shop staff know nothing about CreditMe2u topups, incorrectly insisting they are recharges. No one has been able to answer my queries. I end up educating them :-(

          They don't know of the discounted data rates of iPad Starter Packs (0.98c), insisting the correct data rate for them is up to 25c/MB.

          There are no notes on my file to explain the increase in data charges. But it will possibly conclude I am being penalised as set out in the "Our Customer Terms" pdf p46 clause 5.25.
          The charges for Telstra Pre-Paid iPad service in clause 5.21 are available when the SIM card included in your starter kit is inserted in the Apple iPad device. If the SIM card is inserted into any other device, any data usage will be charged in accordance with the latest Telstra Pre-Paid Mobile Broadband pricing set out in clause 4 above.

          5.21 We charge you the following rates for your Telstra Pre-Paid iPad service in Australia. Your data rate and effective allowance are determined by your most recent recharge amount.
          That recharge rate starts from 5c/MB for a $5/10 recharge - my penalty amount.

          So I am being charged at over 5 times the correct amount either due to discovery I was not using an iPad or because someone stuffed up my CreditMe2u topup as a $10 "recharge" rather than a transfer of credit at old data rate.

          Telstra investigation into my complaint is continuing. No call from Telstra expected any time soon.

          But I have been able to extract 1GB 30 day data pack and extension of my "grandfathered" iPad access period for another 2 months - all FREE.

        • [Deactivated] on 04/09/2014 - 14:14

          @brucefromaustralia:
          A couple of things from my own experience (albeit not specifically with Telstra staff), that might be of assistance to you.
          I pride myself on being pretty persuasive on the phone and have seen a number of rules bend for me as a result. One particular call ended with a lovely lady 'Yes' network tech volunteering to fiddle my account settings, which then gave me unrestricted 'postpaid-only' APN access on a 'prepaid' service. Naughty on her part, godsend for me - instant doubled data-speed…

          If you find yourself ringing-up on multiple occasions to find the 'right' call-centre worker (or, in your case, even one who vaguely knows what they're doing!), try presenting each time with a slightly different problem first-up, then get around to the other stuff.
          I reckon that way - assuming they look at the notes on your account - you are less likey to be perceived as a 'problem' caller.

          If the aforementioned 'different' problem happens to warrant a transfer to tech-support - potentially all the better.

          In my experience (relative to that had with the regular call-centre workers), the tech-support staff can still, often, and are more inclined to, fix the 'other' problems you may be experiencing…

          Bruce, regardless of who you get on the line (and assuming - would be understandable if it requires several calls - that you end-up frustrated and inclined otherwise) (to murder…) don't forget to speak slowly and to summon your best baritone. Can work wonders.

          Best of luck - without the need for the murder part…

        • INFIDEL on 04/09/2014 - 16:25

          @Tas:
          Hey, you do know how to work the system. I didn't think anyone would even see my response - let alone this quickly. Thanks. Very supportive. So can I be taken off suicide watch?

          There has been no real problem dealing with Telstra & I have the experience of escalated one Telstra case to the TIO, being paid compensation along the way.

          It's just that no one I have talked to had any idea what has gone wrong, or how Telstra's CreditMe2u or iPad Plans work. They all try to help, but don't have the knowledge or training in the area I am asking about. At a Telstra Shop, the manager Googled CreditMe2u, to find a major source was a certain OzBargain Wiki :-)

          The case was escalated to Technical support in the first call. It has now gone way past that. I escalated it there, calmly reassuring staff that they knew their areas, but it was best for both of us to escalate the case to someone with knowledge of this specialised field.

          I have supported very influential people (e.g. Government minister), trained staff & lectured at uni when I was still an undergrad without a degree, and my sometimes soothing baritone voice you recommend I use, is actually trained in hypnosis, so I usually get what I want in cases like this.

          Certainly not going to upset myself over a few cents credit. Besides the compensation so far is far more than what I am complaining about.

          I'm treating this case as learning which is adding to the knowledge base of the Wiki ;-) There's a new section When things go wrong using CreditMe2u for iPad Plan - an ongoing saga.

        • [Deactivated] on 04/09/2014 - 20:01
          +1

          @brucefromaustralia:
          Just generally - dealing with telcos - we're all part of that saga, but certainly by way of the wiki (that sounds like an incantation), your clueless-Telstra-employee-edumacation warrants you catching-a-break.

          So can I be taken off suicide watch?

          I'll leave that as a decision for The Mods.

          (washes hands just in case things go pear-shaped.)

        • INFIDEL on 11/09/2014 - 08:16

          @Tas:
          Telstra still hasn't even understood problem. Yesterday's call from Case Manager - can't even find Telstra mobile terms & wants me to help her!! I'll do that when they put me on the payroll.

  • Sydster on 25/08/2014 - 13:43
    +1

    It looks like the deal is still valid, just managed to get one from Castle Hill NSW Postshop, attached is the receipt if anyone wants to price match elsewhere…

    http://tinypic.com/r/2vmeb81/8

    • 11112007 on 25/08/2014 - 14:11

      It's still valid, but not in the quantity that deems this as a deal.

      I just went to my local corporate who told me there are less than 20 left in stock around the country.

      • INFIDEL on 25/08/2014 - 17:22
        +1

        10 is often cited as the requirement for posting deal. Never heard of minimum number to keep deal active.

        Still that means about 200 sold :-)

        Assume those who want them have already found one or given up searching.

        When it runs out, feel free to click Report & tell the MODs. But given poor stock systems, there will be phantom stock on the Australia Post system.

        • 11112007 on 25/08/2014 - 19:15

          Given the poor stock system you can bet your life theres under 10 left then.

          I would say deal is over.

        • INFIDEL on 26/08/2014 - 16:43
          +1

          @crazycs:

          But may be still worth a try, but they will be hard to find.

  • MtlOz on 10/09/2014 - 11:33
    +2

    Still available in Perth CBD (beside London court)

  • INFIDEL on 11/09/2014 - 07:56
    +1

    There are still some of these modems out there :-)

  • INFIDEL on 11/09/2014 - 07:57
    +1

    Just got around to a free unlock. Pretty easy using a cracked version of DC-unlocker (dccrap - Google to find & scan for viruses), a PC to plug modem into with as few USB ports as possible, and some patience.

    You may need to change port settings until it automatically does a second detection of modem. My desktop PC had too many USB ports to change to find the correct set up. Worked easily on Win8.1 laptop with 2 ports to choose from.

    First modem will load drivers etc & open browser with Telstra modem dashboard. Password is the password. Close that.

    From DC-unlocker window
    (Inserted Vodafone SIM. Modem displayed SIM LOCK)

    Select manufacturer as ZTE datacards.
    Model as Unknown
    Click magnifying glass button.

    First pass did not detect (that's usual)
    Then it changed its setting to Auto Detect after a while, and detected modem.

    (If you do not see this, change the port settings. With only 2 USB, thankfully there are only 4 combinations.)

    First pass:
    model - unknown ZTE modem
    SECOND pass:
    Found modem: "MF91"
    Model: unknown
    IMEI: XXXX..XX
    Firmware: ….
    SIM Lock Status: Locked

    Then pull down the Unlocking tab at top right, click unlock:
    Unlocking, please wait…
    Card unsuccessfully unlocked !
    Credits left: (lots - it's cracked!)

    Don't forget to change the APN settings for your Telco in the modem dashboard, otherwise it won't connect. Getting 4G fine on Vodafone.

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